turn NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Repair Manual

Battery saver system
When the headlight switch is in theor
position while the power switch is in the
ON position, the lights will automatically turn off
45 seconds after the power switch has been
placed in the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights automatically
turn off, the lights will turn on when the power
switch is placed in the ON position.
CAUTION
When you turn on the headlight switch again after the lights automatically
turn off, the lights will not turn off
automatically. Be sure to turn the light
switch to the OFF position when you
leave the vehicle for extended periods
of time, otherwise the battery will be
discharged.
Never leave the light switch on when the power switch is in the OFF, ACC or
ON position for extended periods of
time even if the headlights turn off
automatically.
Daytime running light system (for
Canada)
The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the power switch is in the READY to
drive position with the parking brake released.
The daytime running lights operate with the head-
light switch in the OFF position. Turn headlight
switch to the
position for full illumination
when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the power
switch is in the READY to drive position, daytime
running lights do not operate. The daytime run-
ning lights illuminate once the parking brake is
released. The daytime running lights will remain
on until the power switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
1Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.
2Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where lights begin flashing.
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To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch
to the
position, then turn the switch to the
position. To turn them off, turn the switch to
the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate. The heated steering wheel system is designed to
operate only when the surface temperature of the
steering wheel is below approximately 68°F
(20°C) .
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering wheel when the power switch is in
the ON position. The indicator light
1on the
switch will illuminate.
If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is
below approximately 68°F (20°C) , the system will
heat the steering wheel and cycle off and on to
maintain a temperature above 68°F (20°C) . The indicator light will remain on as long as the sys-
tem is on.
Push the switch again to turn the heated steering
wheel system off manually. The indicator light turn
off.
NOTE:

If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the
switch is turned on, the system will not
heat the steering wheel. This is not a mal-
function.
If the outside temperature is low (approxi-
mately 50°F (10°C) or less) and the Climate
Ctrl. Timer or Remote Climate Control are
used, the steering wheel heater will auto-
matically operate in the following condi-
tions. – When using the Climate Ctrl. Timer: Operates from approximately 15 min-
utes before the set departure time until
the set departure time.
– When using Remote Climate Control: Operates 15 minutes after Remote Cli-
mate Control starts.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (IF SO
EQUIPPED) HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
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WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants can-
not monitor elevated seat temperatures
or have an inability to feel pain in those
body parts in contact with the seat. Use
of the seat heater by such people could
result in serious injury.CAUTION
Do not use the seat heater for ex- tended periods or when no one is us-
ing the seat.
Do not put anything on the seat which insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise,
the seat may become overheated.
Do not place anything hard or heavy on the seat or pierce it with a pin or simi-
lar object. This may result in damage
to the heater.
Any liquid spilled on the heated seat should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.
When cleaning the seat, never use gasoline, thinner, or any similar mate-
rials.
If any abnormalities are found or the heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system
checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer.
Front
Rear
HEATED SEAT SWITCH
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The front seats and the rear outboard seats can
be warmed by built-in heaters. The switches lo-
cated on the center console and at the side of the
front passenger seatback can be operated inde-
pendently of each other.
1. Place the power switch in the ON position.
2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, asdesired, depending on the temperature. The
indicator light in the switch will illuminate.
3. To turn off the heater, return the switch to the level position. Make sure the indicator light
goes off.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat, auto-
matically turning the heater on and off. The indi-
cator light will remain on as long as the switch is
on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or before
you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch
off.
NOTE:
The heated seats consumes less power
than the heater and can be used to either
help extend vehicle range by reducing
heater use or to maximize comfort by
supplementing the heater. The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv-
ing conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the traction motor output to re-
duce wheel spin. The traction motor speed will be
reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to
the floor. If maximum traction motor power is
needed to free a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC
system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will illuminate.Push the VDC OFF switch again to turn on the
VDC system, or the VDC is automatically turned
back on when the power switch is placed in the
off position and then placed back in the READY
to drive position. See
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system in the5 Starting and driving
section.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
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To open the charge port lid, push the charge port
lid switch. See “Charge Port Lid” in the “Pre-
Driving Checks and Adjustments” section.To lock or unlock the charge connector, push the
charge connector lock switch. See “Charge
Connector Lock Switch” in the “Charging” sec-
tion.To turn off the charge timer, push the charge
timer OFF switch. See “Charging Timer” in the
“Charging” section.
CHARGE PORT LID SWITCH
CHARGE CONNECTOR LOCK SWITCH CHARGE TIMER OFF SWITCH
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The power outlet is located in the instrument
panel.
CAUTION
The outlet and plug may be hot during or immediately after use.
Do not use with accessories that ex- ceed a 12-volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
Use the power outlet with the power switch is in the ON or READY to drive
position to avoid discharging the 12-
volt battery. Avoid using the power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear win-
dow defroster are on.
This power outlet is not designed for use with a cigarette lighter unit.
Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tempera-
ture fuse may open.
Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, make sure that the electrical ac-
cessory being used is turned OFF.
When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.
CUP HOLDERS
CAUTION
Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid
is hot, it can scald you or your passen-
ger.
Use only soft cups in the cup holder. Hard objects can injure you in an acci-
dent.
Front
POWER OUTLET STORAGE
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MAP LIGHTS
Push the button to turn the map lights on. To turn
them off, press the button again.CEILING LIGHT
The ceiling light switch has three positions: ON ,
DOOR and OFF.
ON position
When the switch is in the ON position1, the
ceiling light will illuminate.
DOOR position
When the switch is in the DOOR position2, the
ceiling light will illuminate under the following
conditions:

the power switch is placed in the LOCK position.
– remains on for about 15 seconds. doors are unlocked by pushing the UNLOCK
button or the request switch, with the
power switch in the LOCK position – remains on for about 15 seconds.
any door is opened and then closed with the power switch in the LOCK position – remains on for about 15 seconds.
any door is opened with the power switch in the ACC or ON position – remains on while the door is opened. When the door is closed, the light turns off.
The light will automatically turn off after 10
minutes when the light remains illuminated
to prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
OFF position
When the switch is in the OFF position3, the
ceiling light will not illuminate, regardless of the
condition.
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2. Using both hands, simultaneously press andhold the desired HomeLink® button and
handheld transmitter button. DO NOT release
until the HomeLink® indicator light
1flashes
slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator
light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be re-
leased. (The rapid flashing indicates success-
ful programming.)
NOTE:
Some devices may require you to re-
place Step 2 with the cycling procedure
noted in the “Programing HomeLink®
for Canadian customers and gate open-
ers” section. 3. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink®
button and observe the indicator light.
If the indicator light
1is solid/
continuous, programming is complete
and your device should activate when the
HomeLink® button is pressed and released.
If the indicator light
1blinks rapidly for
two seconds and then turns to a solid/
continuous light, continue with Steps
4-6 for a rolling code device. A second per-
son may make the following steps easier.
Please use a ladder or other device. Do not
stand on your vehicle to perform the next
steps. 4. At the receiver located on the garage door
opener motor in the garage, locate the “learn”
or “smart” button (the name and color of the
button may vary by manufacturer but it is
usually located near where the hanging an-
tenna wire is attached to the unit) . If there is
difficulty locating the button, reference the
garage door opener’s manual.
5. Press and release the “learn” or “smart” button.
6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the trained HomeLink® button for two sec-
onds and release. Repeat the “press/hold/
release” sequence up to 3 times to complete
the training process. HomeLink® should now
activate your rolling code equipped device.
7. If you have any questions or are having diffi- culty programming your HomeLink® buttons,
refer to the HomeLink® web site at:
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK® FOR
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS AND
GATE OPENERS
Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmit-
ter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after several
seconds of transmission – which may not be long
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Do not place the Intelligent Key nearan electric appliance such as a televi-
sion set, personal computer or cellular
phone.
Do not allow the Intelligent Key to come into contact with water or salt
water, and do not wash it in a washing
machine. This could affect the system
function.
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen,
NISSAN recommends erasing the ID
code of that Intelligent Key. This will pre-
vent the Intelligent Key from unauthor-
ized use to unlock the vehicle. For infor-
mation regarding the erasing procedure,
contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
Mechanical key
To remove the mechanical key, release the lock
knob at the back of the Intelligent Key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it into
the Intelligent Key until the lock knob returns to
the lock position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the
doors. See Doors.
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key in-
stalled in the Intelligent Key.
WARNING
Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping to
prevent persons from being thrown
from the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from unintention-
ally opening the doors, and will help
keep out intruders.
Before opening any door, always look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
Do not leave children unattended in- side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls. Un-
attended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
DOORS
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LOCKING WITH MECHANICAL KEY
The power door lock system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors simultaneously using the me-
chanical key.
Turning the driver’s door key cylinder towardsthe front of the vehicle
1will lock all doors and
the rear hatch.
Turning the driver’s door key cylinder once to- wards the rear of the vehicle
2will unlock the
driver’s door. After returning the key to the neu-
tral position, turning it towards the rear again
within 5 seconds will unlock all doors and the
rear hatch. You can switch the lock system to the mode that
allows you to open all the doors when the key is
turned once. (See the LEAF Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.)
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB
To lock the door without the key, move the inside
lock knob to the lock position
1then close the
door.
To unlock, move the inside lock knob to the
unlock position
2.
When the front door is locked, pulling the front
door handle will unlock the front door.
When locking the door without a key, be
sure not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
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