2023 NISSAN LEAF key

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this” or“Do not let this happen.”
If you see a symbol similar to these in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the
front of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
these indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
these call attention to an item in the
illustration. [ ]: Indicates a key/item displayed on the
screen.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium bat-
teries, may contain perchlorate material.
The following advisory is provided: “Per-
chlorate Material – special handling may
apply. For additional information, refer
to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate/”.
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1. Charge port lid/Charging lid switch(P. 3-20, 2-61)
2. Hood (P. 3-18) 3. Wiper and washer switch/Switch
operation (P. 2-47)
Blade replacement (P. 8-12)
Windshield-washer fluid (P. 8-8) 4. Outside mirrors/Switch operation
(P. 3-25)
Side camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-11)
5. Power windows (P. 2-69)
6. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-6)
7. Doors (P. 3-4) Keys (P. 3-2)
Door locks (P. 3-5)
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system (P. 3-6)
Security system (P. 2-44)
8. Wheels and tires (P. 8-25) Flat tire (P. 6-3)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(P. 5-4, 2-21, 6-3)
9. Headlight and turn signal lights/Switch
operation (P. 2-50)
Bulb replacement (P. 8-21)
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-55)
10. Fog lights/Switch operation
(if so equipped) (P. 2-57)
Bulb replacement (P. 8-21)
11. License plate installation (P. 10-10)
12. Front view camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-11)
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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CHARGE CONNECTOR LOCK
SYSTEM
The normal or trickle charge connector
can be locked to the normal charge port.
Perform the following steps and the
charge connector lock mode can be se-
lected:
1. Press the
button to select “EV
settings” and then press the OK button.
2. Press the
button until “Chg.
Connector Lock” is selected and then
press the OK button. 3. Press the
button until the pre-
ferred mode of AUTO, LOCK or UNLOCK,
is selected and then press the OK
button.
NOTE:
The charge connector lock can be acti-
vated when the shif t lever is in the P
(Park) position and the charge connector
is connected. The charge connector lock
will not be activated if the charge con-
nector is not properly connected.
AUTO mode
To select AUTO mode, push the up and
down switch until "AUTO" is selected and
then press the OK button. The indicator
light for "AUTO" will illuminate.
When AUTO mode is selected, the charge
connector is locked while charging is in
process. The charge connector will be un-
locked automatically when charging is
complete.
LOCK mode
To select the LOCK mode, push the up and
down switch until "LOCK" is selected and
then press the OK button. The indicator
light for "LOCK" will illuminate.
When LOCK mode is selected, the charge
connector will remain locked. The charge
connector will be unlocked when UNLOCK
mode is selected or temporary unlock op-
eration is performed.
UNLOCK mode
To select UNLOCK mode, push the up and
down switch until "UNLOCK" is selected
and then press the OK button. The indica-
tor light for "UNLOCK" will illuminate.
When UNLOCK mode is selected, the
charge connector will remain unlocked.
Temporary unlock mode
When the charge connector lock system is
in the AUTO or LOCK mode, the charge
connector lock can be unlocked temporar-
ily by using the NISSAN Intelligent Key® or
the charge port lid switch.
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Unlock operation using Intelligent
Key
1. Press the charge port lid opener buttonon the Intelligent Key for more than 1
second.
2. The charging status indicator light flashes three times and a beep sounds
three times. The charge connector lock
is unlocked for 30 seconds.
3. Af ter 30 seconds, the charge connector lock is locked. The charge connector lock can also be un-
locked for 30 seconds when unlocking a
door or the rear hatch (in this case, the
charging status indicator light does not
operate). If the lock is operated again within
30 seconds af ter unlocking the door/rear
hatch, the charge connector lock is locked
again.
Unlock operation using charge
port lid switch
1. Push the charge port lid switch.
2. The charging status indicator light
flashes three times and a beep sounds
three times. The charge connector lock
is unlocked for 30 seconds.
3. Af ter 30 seconds, the charge connector lock is locked.
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When the normal charge connector lock
is unlocked
All of the indicator lights, (1) to (3), will flash
and a beep will sound three times when
the normal charge connector lock switch
on the Intelligent Key or the charge port lid
switch is pushed.
When the normal charge connector is
connected incorrectly
All of the indicator lights, (1) to (3), will flash
and a beep will sound three times within 30
seconds when the charge connector is
connected incorrectly to the normal
charge port.Ready for charging timer
If the charging timer is set, the indicator
lights illuminate in order from (1) to (3). The
indicator lights turn off af ter approximately
5 minutes.
Ready for immediate charge
When the power switch is off and if the
immediate charge switch is pushed while
the charge cable is not connected, the in-
dicator light (2) illuminates.
This indicator light (2) illuminates when the
vehicle is ready for immediate charge. You
have 15 minutes to connect the charge
connector to the vehicle. If the charge con-
nector is not connected within 15 minutes,
the indicator light (2) turns off and you
must start the immediate charge mode
again to charge the Li-ion battery.
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High beam indicator light
(blue)
This light illuminates when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the low
beam is selected.
Plug-in
indicator light (green)
This light illuminates when the charge con-
nector is connected to the vehicle and
blinks during charging.
NOTE:
If the charge connector is connected to
the vehicle, the power switch cannot be
placed in the READY to drive position.
READY to drive
indicator light (green)
The READY to drive indicator light illumi-
nates when the EV system is powered and
the vehicle may be driven.
The READY to drive indicator light will turn
off in the following conditions.
• Certain EV system malfunctions.• The READY to drive indicator light turns
off immediately before the Li-ion battery
is completely discharged. If the Li-ion bat-
tery becomes completely discharged,
the vehicle must be charged in order to
be driven. For additional information, see
“Low battery charge indicator” (P. 2-38).
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights (green)
This light flashes when the turn signal
switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, it will make a high-pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-
tion. This scraping sound will first occur
only when the brake pedal is depressed.
Af ter more wear of the brake pad, the
sound will always be heard even if the
brake pedal is not depressed. Have the
brakes checked as soon as possible if the
warning sound is heard.
Electric shif t control system
reminder chime
If an improper shif t operation is performed,
for safety reasons a chime will sound and
at the same time, depending on the condi-
tions, the operation will be canceled or the
shif t position will switch to the N (Neutral)
position.
For additional information, see “Driving the
vehicle” (P. 5-14).
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver's side door is
opened while the power switch is pushed
to the ON or ACC position.
Make sure that the power switch is pushed
to the OFF position, and take the Intelligent
Key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
The light reminder chime will sound when
the driver side door is opened with the light
switch in the
orposition, and
the power switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK
position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
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Parking brake reminder chime
A chime sounds if the parking brake is set
and the vehicle is driven. The chime will
stop if the parking brake is released or the
vehicle speed returns to zero.
Power switch reminder chime
The power switch reminder chime will
sound when the driver's door is opened
while the power switch is in the ON or
READY to drive position. Push the power
switch to the OFF position.
12-volt battery charge
warning chime
If the 12-volt battery charge warning light
illuminates, the chime will sound when a
warning message is displayed in the ve-
hicle information display.When the chime sounds, immediately stop
the vehicle in a safe location and push the P
(Park) position switch on the shif t lever and
apply the parking brake. The 12-volt battery
charge warning light turns off and the
chime will stop when the parking brake is
applied or the vehicle is placed in the P
(Park) position. Have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service. For
additional information, see “12-volt battery
charge warning light” (P. 2-16).
The vehicle information display is located
to the lef t of the speedometer. It displays
items such as:
• Battery information
• Energy economy
• Average vehicle speed
• Driving distance
• Driving time
• Cruise control information
• Intelligent Key information
• Indicators and warnings
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Some of the following warning messages
may not be equipped on your vehicle.
EV system operation for
discharged Intelligent Key
system indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power and
when the Intelligent Key system and ve-
hicle are not communicating normally.
If this indicator appears, touch the power
switch with the Intelligent Key while de-
pressing the brake pedal. For additional in-
formation, see “NISSAN Intelligent Key® bat-
tery discharge” (P. 5-12).
Key Battery Low
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, see “NISSAN Intelligent Key® bat-
tery replacement” (P. 8-19).
Key System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
Af ter the power switch is placed in the ON
position, this warning appears for a period
of time and then turns off.
The Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key sys-
tem. If the warning appears while the mo-
tor is stopped, it may be impossible to start
the motor.
If the warning appears while the motor is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However,
have it repaired as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN cer-
tified LEAF dealer for this service.
No Key Detected
This warning appears in either of the fol-
lowing conditions:
No key inside the vehicle:
This warning appears when the door is
closed with the Intelligent Key lef t outside
the vehicle and the power switch in the
ACC or ON position. Make sure that the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.Unregistered Intelligent Key:
This warning appears when the power
switch is placed in the ON, ACC or READY to
drive position and the Intelligent Key can-
not be recognized by the system. You can-
not place the power switch in the READY to
drive position with an unregistered key. Use
an Intelligent Key that has been registered.
For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key® system” (P. 3-6).
Brightness indicator
This indicator shows the brightness ad-
justment of the instrument panel. For addi-
tional information, see “Instrument bright-
ness control” (P. 2-56).
Chassis Control System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
This warning appears if the chassis control
is not functioning properly. Have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service. For additional information, see
“Chassis control” (P. 5-167).
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