brake light NISSAN LEAF 2023 Owners Manual

1. TRIP RESET switch for twin tripodometer (P. 2-5)
Instrument brightness control switch
(P. 2-56) 2. Headlight, fog light (if so equipped) and
turn signal switch (P. 2-50, 2-57, 2-56) 3. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(lef t side)
Audio control*
Vehicle information display controls
(P. 2-26)
4. Steering wheel (P. 3-22) Power steering system (P. 5-161)
Horn (P. 2-58)
Driver's supplemental air bag (P. 1-44)
5. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-47)
6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(right side)
Cruise control switches (if so equipped)
(P. 5-65)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-67)
ProPILOT Assist switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-92)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
control*
7. Shif t lever (P. 5-14) ECO switch (P. 2-58)
e-Pedal switch (P. 5-21)
8. Console box (P. 2-66)
9. Parking brake (switch type)
(if so equipped) (P. 5-19)
10. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel lever
(P. 3-23)
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COCKPIT
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Warning/Indicator
light (red) Name Page
12-volt battery
charge warning
light 2-16
orBrake warning
light
2-17
Electric shif t con-
trol system
warning light2-18
or
Electronic parking
brake indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-18
Warning/
Indicator
light (red) Name Page
Master warning
light
2-18
Seat belt warning
light2-18
Security indicator
light2-18
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-18
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
2-19
Approaching Ve-
hicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP)
OFF system
warning light2-19
Automatic Emer-
gency Braking
(AEB) with Pedes-
trian Detection
system warning
light2-19
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Warning/Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
orBrake system
warning light
2-20
Electric Vehicle
(EV) system
warning light2-20
or
Electronic parking
brake system
warning light (if so
equipped) 2-21
Front passenger
air bag status
light
2-21
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Low tire pressure
warning light
2-21
Master warning
light2-22
Power limitation
indicator light 2-23
Power steering
warning light2-23
Rear Automatic
Braking (RAB)
warning light2-24
Slip indicator light 2-24
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
2-24
Warning/
Indicator light
(other) Name Page
Exterior light indi-
cator light (green)
2-24
Front fog light in-
dicator light
(green) (if so
equipped)2-24
High Beam Assist
indicator light
(green)
2-24
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WARNING
• Pay special attention to pedestrians.
Because there is no engine noise, pe-
destrians may not know the vehicle
is approaching, moving or about to
move, and may step into the path of
vehicle travel.
• When leaving the vehicle, be sure to
turn off the EV system.
• Be sure to push the P (Park) position
switch on the shif t lever and apply
the parking brake when parking be-
cause the vehicle can move when the
READY to drive indicator light is ON.
When the READY to drive indicator
light is ON, do not leave your vehicle
in a shif t position other than the P
(Park) position.
• Keep the brake pedal depressed until
you are ready to drive. When the ve-
hicle is in the D (Drive) position, B or R
(Reverse) position, if you release the
brake pedal and do not depress the
accelerator, the vehicle will creep and
may start abruptly. This may cause
serious injury or death.NOTE:
• The vehicle cannot run with a dis- charged Li-ion battery. Repeated ac-
celeration consumes more power from
the Li-ion battery than driving at a
steady speed.
• This vehicle is equipped with a regen- erative brake system. The primary pur-
pose of the regenerative brake system
is to provide some power to recharge
the Li-ion battery and extend driving
range. A secondary benefit is “engine
braking” that operates based on Li-ion
battery conditions.
• In the D (Drive) position, when the ac- celerator pedal is released, the regen-
erative brake system provides some
deceleration.
• When you put the shif t lever in the B mode and take your foot off the accel-
erator pedal, more regenerative brake
is applied than in the D (Drive) position. • Less deceleration is provided by the re-
generative brake system when the Li-
ion battery is fully charged. The regen-
erative brake is automatically reduced
when the Li-ion battery is fully charged
to prevent the Li-ion battery from be-
coming overcharged. The regenerative
brake is also automatically reduced
when the battery temperature is high/
low (indicated by the red/blue zones
on the Li-ion battery temperature
gauge) to prevent Li-ion battery
damage.
• The brake pedal should be used to slow or stop the vehicle depending on traffic
or road conditions. The vehicle brakes
are not affected by the regenerative
brake system operation.
EV CHARACTERISTICS
EV OverviewEV-11

STARTING YOUR VEHICLE1. Depress the brake pedalO1.
2. Push the power switch
O2.
3. Check that the READY to drive indicator light
O3illuminates. For additional infor-
mation, see “READY to drive indicator
light” (P. 2-25).
4. For models with Navigation System: If route guidance is necessary, enter the
destination in the navigation system.
For additional information, refer to the
NissanConnect® Manual.
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EV OverviewEV-17

• When it is cold, use the steering wheelheater in substitution for the heater/air
conditioner. The steering wheel heater
consumes less power than the heater/
air conditioner.
• Release the accelerator pedal to slow down and do not apply the brakes when
traffic and road conditions allow.– – This vehicle is equipped with a regen-
erative brake system. The primary pur-
pose of the regenerative brake system
is to provide some power to recharge
the Li-ion battery and extend driving
range. A secondary benefit is “engine
braking” that operates based on Li-ion
battery conditions. In the D (Drive) posi-
tion, when the accelerator is released,
the regenerative brake system pro-
vides some deceleration and some
power to the Li-ion battery.
LI-ION BATTERY LIFE
The Li-ion battery's ability to hold a charge,
like all batteries, decreases with battery
age and usage which results in decreased
vehicle range when compared to the ve-
hicle range when the vehicle was new. This
is normal and expected, and does not indi-
cate a malfunction of the vehicle or Li-ion
battery. The Li-ion battery's ability to hold a charge
can be affected by how you drive the ve-
hicle, store the vehicle, how you charge the
Li-ion battery and Li-ion battery tempera-
ture during vehicle operation and charging.
To maximize the battery's useful life, use
the following driving and charging habits
where possible:
• Avoid exposing a vehicle to extreme am-
bient temperatures for extended periods.
•
Avoid storing a vehicle in temperatures be-
low −13°F (−25°C) for more than seven days.
• Avoid leaving your vehicle for more than 14 days where the Li-ion battery available
charge gauge reaches a zero or near zero
(state of charge).
• Allow the vehicle and Li-ion battery to cool down af ter use before charging.
• Park/store your vehicle in cool locations out of direct sunlight and away from heat
sources.
• Avoid sustained high battery tempera- tures (caused, for example, by exposure
to very high ambient temperatures or ex-
tending highway driving with multiple
quick charges.
• Use the normal charging or trickle charg- ing methods to charge the Li-ion battery
and minimize the use of public Fast
Charge or Quick Charger. • Moderate driving.
• Use of ECO mode.
• Do not operate the charging timer re-
peatedly while the charge connector is
connected to the vehicle af ter the Li-ion
battery charging is completed. Doing so
may discharge the 12-volt battery.
• The power of the Li-ion battery can be checked on the Li-ion battery available
charge gauge. For additional information,
see “Li-ion battery available charge
gauge” (P. 2-9).LI-ION BATTERY MAINTENANCE
In addition to the regular maintenance rec-
ommended by NISSAN, the LEAF requires
some special Li-ion battery inspections.
• For additional information, refer to theNISSAN Warranty Information Booklet for
significant limitations, exclusions and
possible voiding of your warranty result-
ing from failure to have these necessary
inspections, repairs and/or adjustments
performed.
• For a detailed explanation of the Li-ion battery inspection and intervals, see “EV
maintenance schedules (EM57 electric
motor) (P. 9-7).
EV-24EV Overview

Warning and indicator lights
The EV system uses the following EV spe-
cific warning and indicator lights:
1. Master warning light (red)
2. Master warning light (yellow)3. 12-volt battery charge warning light
4. Plug-in indicator light
5. READY to drive indicator light
6. Power limitation indicator light
7. EV system warning light
8. Electric shif t control system warning
light
9. Brake system warning light (yellow)
10. Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes- trians (VSP) system OFF warning light
For additional information, see “Warning
lights, indicator lights and audible remind-
ers” (P. 2-14).
APPROACHING VEHICLE SOUND
FOR PEDESTRIANS (VSP) SYSTEM
The Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes-
trians (VSP) system is a function that uses
sound to alert pedestrians of the presence
of the vehicle when it is being driven at a
low speed.
When the vehicle starts to move, it pro-
duces a sound.
The sound stops when the vehicle speed is
more than 25 mph (40 km/h) while
accelerating.
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EV OverviewEV-27

CAUTION
Do not use any charging equipment
that is not compatible with the LEAF.
Doing so could prevent the Li-ion bat-
tery from charging properly or could
result in damage to the vehicle or Li-ion
battery.
• Normal charge uses the charging device (AC 220 - 240 volt, 16A or 32A) that can be
installed in your home to charge the Li-
ion battery.
• Immediate charge, charging timer and remote charge (models with Navigation
System) can be performed in the normal
charge mode. For additional information,
see “Charging methods” (P. CH-43).
• The charging equipment communicates with the vehicle before Li-ion battery
charging starts. If this communication
does not occur because other equip-
ment is used, the Li-ion battery will not
charge. • NISSAN recommends that you connect
the charging device when getting out of
the vehicle, even if it is not going to be
used. By doing this, you can get the most
out of the remote climate control (mod-
els with Navigation System) and Climate
Ctrl. Timer functions the next time you
use the vehicle.
To start normal charge:
1. Push the P (Park) position switch to place the vehicle in the P (Park) position and
apply the parking brake.
2. When charging the Li-ion battery, place the power switch in the OFF position.
When the power switch is in the ON po-
sition, the Li-ion battery will not start
charging.
3. Open the charge port lid and charge port cap. For additional information, see
“Charge port lid” (P. 3-20) and “Charge
port cap” (P. 3-22). 4. Connect the charge connector to the
charge port. If it is connected normally, a
beep will sound once.
5. If charging has started or if the battery is waiting for the charging timer, a beep
will sound twice and the charging status
indicator light display will change. For
additional information, see “Charging
status indicator lights” (P. CH-49).
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CH-10Charging

To start trickle charging:
NOTE:
Charging timer, remote charge (models
with navigation system) and immediate
charge can be performed in the trickle
charge mode. For additional informa-
tion, see “Charging methods” (P. CH-43).
1. Push the P (Park) position switch to placethe vehicle in the P (Park) position and
apply the parking brake. 2. When charging the Li-ion battery, place
the power switch in the OFF position.
When the power switch is in the ON po-
sition, the Li-ion battery will not start
charging.
3. Open the charge port lid. For additional information, see “Charge port lid”
(P. 3-20).
4. Take out the EVSE from the rear hatch.
5. Connect the electrical plug to the AC 110 - 120 volt, 15A dedicated electrical outlet.
If it is connected normally, the green light
on the EVSE control box indicator light
illuminates.
NOTE:You can pass a cord through the holes
OAin the control box in order to hang it
up while the Li-ion battery is charging.
Use the EVSE with the plug in an up-
right position (the cord should extend
down from the outlet).
6. Open the charge port cap. For additional information, see “Charge port cap”
(P. 3-22).
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CH-14Charging

To start trickle charging:
NOTE:
Charging timer, remote charge (models
with navigation system) and immediate
charge can be performed in the trickle
charge mode. For additional informa-
tion, see “Charging methods” (P. CH-43)
1. Push the P (Park) position switch to placethe vehicle in the P (Park) position and
apply the parking brake. 2. When charging the Li-ion battery, place
the power switch in the OFF position.
When the power switch is in the ON po-
sition, the Li-ion battery will not start
charging.
3. Open the charge port lid. For additional information, see “Charge port lid”
(P. 3-20).
4. Take out the EVSE from the rear hatch. 5. Connect the electrical plug to the AC 110
- 120 volt, 15A dedicated electrical outlet
using a Genuine NISSAN Adapter. If it is
connected normally, the green light on
the EVSE control box indicator light
illuminates.
LCH2201
ChargingCH-21