2023 NISSAN LEAF steering

I-BSI system limitations.....................5-49
I-BSI driving situations .......................5-50
System temporarily unavailable .............5-55
System malfunction ......................... 5-55
System maintenance .......................5-56
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA) .................. 5-58
RCTA system operation .....................5-58
How to enable/disable the RCTA
system ...................................... 5-60
RCTA system limitations .....................5-61
System temporarily unavailable .............5-62
System maintenance .......................5-63
Cruise control (if so equipped) ..................5-65
Precautions on cruise control ...............5-65
Cruise control operations ...................5-65
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (for vehicles
without ProPILOT Assist) (if so equipped) .......5-67
How to select the cruise control mode ......5-69
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode ....................................... 5-69
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode operation ............................. 5-70
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode switches ............................. 5-72Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode limitations
............................ 5-79
System temporarily unavailable .............5-83
System maintenance .......................5-85
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode ............................... 5-87
ProPILOT Assist (if so equipped) ................5-92
ProPILOT Assist system operation ...........5-94
Turning the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode on .....................5-97
Operating ProPILOT Assist ...................5-98
How to enable/disable the Steering
Assist ...................................... 5-103
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist) ..........5-104
Steering Assist ............................. 5-115
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode .............................. 5-121
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) .................5-125
RAB system operation ......................5-126
Turning the RAB system on/off .............5-127
RAB

system limitations ..................... 5-128
System malfunction ........................ 5-129
System maintenance ......................5-130

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection.......................... 5-130
AEB with Pedestrian Detection system
operation .................................. 5-131
Turning the AEB with Pedestrian
Detection system on/off ...................5-133
AEB with Pedestrian Detection system
limitations ................................. 5-134
System temporarily unavailable ............5-137
System malfunction ........................ 5-139
System maintenance ......................5-139
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW) . . 5-141 I-FCW System operation ....................5-142
Turning the I-FCW system on/off ...........5-144
I-FCW system limitations ...................5-145
System temporarily unavailable ............5-150
System malfunction ........................ 5-151
System maintenance ......................5-152
Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
(if so equipped) ................................ 5-154
I-DA system operation .....................5-154
How to enable/disable the I-DA system ....5-155
I-DA system limitations .....................5-155
ECO Mode ..................................... 5-157
ECO drive report ........................... 5-157Increasing power economy
...................5-158
Parking/parking on hills .......................5-159
Power steering system ........................ 5-161
Brake system ................................. 5-161
Brake precautions .......................... 5-161
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............5-163
Brake Assist ................................ 5-164
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ........5-164
Brake force distribution ....................5-166
Chassis control ............................... 5-167
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) ..............5-167
Active Ride Control (ARC) ...................5-168
Hill start assist system ........................5-168
Rear sonar system (RSS) ......................
5-169
S

ystem operation .......................... 5-170
How to enable/disable the rear sonar
system ...................................... 5-171
Sonar limitations ........................... 5-172
System temporarily unavailable ............5-172
System maintenance ......................5-173
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-173
Freeing a frozen door lock ..................5-174
Antifreeze .................................. 5-174
12-volt battery .............................. 5-174

• The low tire pressure warning light doesnot automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted. Af ter the tire is in-
flated to the recommended pressure, the
vehicle must be driven at speeds above
16 mph (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS
and turn off the low tire pressure warning
light. Use a tire pressure gauge to check
the tire pressure.
• The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning also appears on the vehicle information
display when the low tire pressure
warning light is illuminated and low tire
pressure is detected. The “Tire Pressure
Low - Add Air” warning turns off when the
low tire pressure warning light turns off.
• The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning appears each time the power switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the
low tire pressure warning light remains
illuminated.
• The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning does not appear if the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates to indicate a
TPMS malfunction. • Tire pressure rises and falls depending on
the heat caused by operation of the ve-
hicle and the outside temperature. Do
not reduce the tire pressure af ter driving
because the tire pressure rises af ter driv-
ing. Low outside temperature can lower
the temperature of the air inside the tire,
which can cause a lower tire inflation
pressure. This may cause the low tire
pressure warning light to illuminate. If the
warning light illuminates in low ambient
temperature, check the tire pressure for
all four tires.
• The pressure of all tires can also be checked on the display screen. The order
of the tire pressure figures displayed on
the screen does not correspond with the
actual order of the tire position.
For additional information, see “Low tire
pressure warning light” (P. 2-21) and “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P. 6-3).WARNING
• Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use.
• If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and
increase the likelihood of tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to an accident and
could result in serious personal in-
jury. Check the tire pressure for all
four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to
the recommended COLD tire pres-
sure shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label to turn the low tire
pressure warning light off. If the tire is
flat, repair it as soon as possible. For
additional information, see “Flat tire”
(P. 6-3).
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TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert
When tire pressure is low, the low tire pres-
sure warning light illuminates.
This vehicle provides visual and audible
signals to help you inflate the tires to the
recommended COLD tire pressure.
Vehicle set-up:
1. Park the vehicle in a safe and level place.
2. Apply the parking brake and push the P(Park) position switch on the shif t lever.
3. Place the power switch in the ON posi- tion. Do not place in the READY to drive
mode.
Operation:
1. Add air to the tire.
2. Af ter a few seconds, the hazard indica- tors will start flashing.
3. When the designated pressure is reached, the horn beeps once and the
hazard indicators stop flashing.
4. Perform the above steps for each tire. • If the tire is over-inflated more thanapproximately 4 psi (30 kPa), the horn
beeps and the hazard indicators flash
three times. To correct the pressure,
push the core of the valve stem on the tire briefly to release pressure. When
the pressure reaches the designated
pressure, the horn beeps once.
• If the hazard indicator does not flash within approximately 15 seconds af ter
starting to inflate the tire, it indicates
that the Easy-Fill Tire Alert is not
operating.
• The TPMS will not activate the Easy-Fill Tire Alert under the following
conditions:– If there is interference from an exter- nal device or transmitter.
– The air pressure from the inflation device is not sufficient to inflate the
tire, such as those using a power
socket.
– If electrical equipment is being used in or near the vehicle.
– There is a malfunction in the TPMS.
– There is a malfunction in the horn or hazard indicators.
– If the Easy-Fill Tire Alert does not op- erate due to TPMS interference,
move the vehicle about 3 f t (1 m)
backward or forward and try again.
If the Easy-Fill Tire Alert is not working, use a
tire pressure gauge.
AVOIDING COLLISION AND
ROLLOVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss
of control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive
speed, high speed cornering, or sudden
steering maneuvers because these driving
practices could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle.
As with any vehicle, loss of control could
result in a collision with other vehicles or
objects or cause the vehicle to roll over,
particularly if the loss of control causes
the vehicle to slide sideways.
Be attentive at all times, and avoid driving
when tired. Never drive when under the in-
fluence of alcohol or drugs (including pre-
scription or over-the-counter drugs which
may cause drowsiness). Always wear your
seat belt as outlined in “Seat belts” (P. 7-6),
and also instruct your passengers to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers.
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In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt.
OFF-ROAD RECOVERY
While driving, the right side or lef t side
wheels may unintentionally leave the road
surface. If this occurs, maintain control of
the vehicle by following the procedure be-
low. Please note that this procedure is only
a general guide. The vehicle must be driven
as appropriate based on the conditions of
the vehicle, road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steeringwheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course.
4. When appropriate, slowly release the ac- celerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.
5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle to follow the road while the ve-
hicle speed is reduced. Do not attempt
to drive the vehicle back onto the road
surface until the vehicle speed is
reduced. 6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn
the steering wheel until both tires return
to the road surface. When all tires are on
the road surface, steer the vehicle to
stay in the appropriate driving lane.
• If you decide that it is not safe to return the vehicle to the road surface based
on vehicle, road or traffic conditions,
gradually slow the vehicle to a stop in
a safe place off the road.
RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged
due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air
pressure loss can also be caused by driving
on under-inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the han-
dling and stability of the vehicle, especially
at highway speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by
maintaining the correct air pressure and
visually inspecting the tires for wear and
damage. For additional information, see
“Wheels and tires” (P. 8-25).
If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or “blows-
out” while driving, maintain control of the
vehicle by following the procedure below.
Please note that this procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle must be driven
as appropriate based on the conditions of
the vehicle, road and traffic.
WARNING
The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air pres-
sure. Losing control of the vehicle may
cause a collision and result in personal
injury.
• The vehicle generally moves or pulls
in the direction of the flat tire.
• Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
• Do not rapidly release the accelerator
pedal.
• Do not rapidly turn the steering
wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the ac- celerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.
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WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the LDW
system could result in serious injury or
death.
• This system is only a warning device
to inform the driver of a potential un-
intended lane departure. It will not
steer the vehicle or prevent loss of
control. It is the driver’s responsibility
to stay alert, drive safely, keep the
vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in
control of the vehicle at all times. The LDW system will operate when the ve-
hicle is driven at speeds of approximately
37 mph (60 km/h) and above, and only
when the lane markings are clearly visible
on the road.
The LDW system monitors the lane mark-
ers on the traveling lane using the camera
unit
OAlocated above the inside mirror.
The LDW system warns the driver with an
indicator in the vehicle information display
and a steering vibration that the vehicle is
beginning to leave the driving lane. For ad-
ditional information, see “LDW system op-
eration” (P. 5-26).
LSD2839
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
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LDW SYSTEM OPERATION
The LDW system provides a lane departure
warning function when the vehicle is driven
at speeds of approximately 37 mph (60
km/h) and above and the lane markings
are clear. When the vehicle approaches ei-
ther the lef t or the right side of the traveling
lane, the steering wheel will vibrate and the
LDW indicator in the vehicle information
display will blink to alert the driver.
The warning function will stop when the
vehicle returns inside of the lane markers.
LSD3646
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WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the I-LI sys-
tem could result in serious injury or
death.
• The I-LI system will not steer the ve-
hicle or prevent loss of control. It is
the driver’s responsibility to stay
alert, drive safely, keep the vehicle in
the traveling lane, and be in control of
the vehicle at all times. •
The I-LI system is primarily intended
for use on well-developed freeways
or highways. It may not detect the
lane markers in certain road,
weather, or driving conditions.
The I-LI system must be turned on with the
ProPILOT Assist switch on the steering
wheel (models with ProPILOT Assist) or the
dynamic driver assistance switch (models
without ProPILOT Assist) every time the
power switch is placed in the ON position.
The I-LI system will operate when the ve-
hicle is driven at speeds of approximately
37 mph (60 km/h) and above, and only
when the lane markings are clearly visible
on the road.
The I-LI system warns the driver when the
vehicle has lef t the center of the traveling
lane with an indicator in the vehicle infor-
mation display and a steering vibration.
The system helps assist the driver to return
the vehicle to the center of the traveling
lane by applying the brakes to the lef t or
right wheels individually (for a short period
of time). The I-LI system monitors the lane markers
on the traveling lane using the camera unit
OAlocated above the inside mirror.
LSD2839
INTELLIGENT LANE INTERVENTION
(I-LI)
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