NISSAN LEAF 2014 1.G Owners Manual

INDICATORS FOR MAINTENANCE1. Tire replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the customer set
distance comes for replacing tires. You can set or
reset the distance for replacing tires. (See “Trip
computer”.)
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, includ-
ing tire pressure checks. See “Changing
wheels and tires” in the section. Many
factors including tire inflation, alignment,
driving habits and road conditions affect
tire wear and when tires should be re-
placed. Setting the tire replacement indi-
cator for a certain driving distance does
not mean your tires will last that long.
Use the tire replacement indicator as a
guide only and always perform regular
tire checks. Failure to perform regular
tire checks, including tire pressure
checks could result in tire failure. Serious
vehicle damage could occur and may lead
to a collision, which could result in seri-
ous personal injury or death.
2. 3. 4. “Other” indicator
These indicators appears when the customer set
distance comes for checking or replacing main-
tenance items other than the tires. Other mainte-
nance items can include such things as the tire
rotation. You can set or reset the distance for
checking or replacing the items. (See “Trip com-
puter”.) For scheduled maintenance items and
intervals, see your NISSAN Service and Mainte-
nance Guide.
Instruments and controls2-35

INDICATOR FOR TIMER
When the power switch is turned off, this display
appears for 10 seconds. If the
switchAis
pushed within 10 seconds, the display can beselected and each setting information display
can be confirmed.
1. Timer setting status (charging and
Climate Ctrl.)
The timer setting status (ON or OFF) of the
charge and the climate control can be checked.
2. Charging timer setting confirmation
The charging timer starting hours, minutes and
days for the next charge time that has been set
can be checked.
3. Charging time
Displays the estimated time to charge the Li-ion
battery to a full charge.
4. Climate Ctrl. Timer setting
confirmation
The set time for ending hours and days of the
Climate Ctrl. Timer is displayed.Your vehicle has two types of security systems,
as follows:
• Vehicle security system
• NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security status is shown by the security indi-
cator light.
SECURITY SYSTEMS
2-36Instruments and controls

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if someone opens the doors,
or rear hatch when the system is armed. It is not,
however, a motion detection type system that
activates when a vehicle is moved or when a
vibration occurs.
The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or
exterior vehicle components in all situations. Al-
ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a
brief period. Never leave your keys in the vehicle,
and always lock it when it is left unattended. Be
aware of your surroundings, and park in secure,
well-lit areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protection, such
as component locks, identification markers, and
tracking systems, are available at auto supply
stores and specialty shops. Your NISSAN certi-
fied LEAF dealer may also offer such equipment.
Check with your insurance company to see if you
may be eligible for discounts for various theft
protection features.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.
The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.
2. Place the power switch in the LOCK or OFF
position and remove the Intelligent Key from
the vehicle.
3. Close all doors. Lock all doors. The doors can
be locked with:
• the LOCK
button on the Intelligent Key
• any request switch• the power door lock switch
• the mechanical key
4. Confirm that the security indicator light illumi-
nates. The security indicator light stays on for
about 30 seconds. The vehicle security sys-
tem is now pre-armed. After about 30 sec-
onds the vehicle security system automati-
cally shifts into the armed phase. The security
light begins to flash once every approximately
3 seconds. If, during this 30-second pre-arm
time period, the door is unlocked, or the
power switch is placed in the ACC or ON
position, the system will not arm.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors locked and the power switch
in the OFF position. When placing the
power switch to the ACC or ON position,
the system will be released.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:
• The headlights blink and the horn sounds inter-
mittently.
Instruments and controls2-37

• The alarm automatically turns off after approxi-
mately 50 seconds. However, the alarm reacti-
vates if the vehicle is tampered with again.
The alarm is activated by:
• Unlocking the door without using the Intelligent
Key, the request switch or the key. (Even if the
door is opened by releasing the door inside lock
knob, the alarm will activate.)
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm will stop when a door is unlocked by
pushing the UNLOCK
button on the Intel-
ligent Key, door handle request switch or using
the mechanical key, or when the power switch is
pushed in the ACC or ON position.
If the system does not operate as described
above, have it checked by a NISSAN certi-
fied LEAF dealer.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the power switch to be placed in the
READY to drive position without the use of the
registered key.
If the power switch fails to place the vehicle into
the READY to drive position using the registered
key, it may be due to interference caused by
another registered key, an automated toll road
device or automated payment device on the key
ring. Restart the EV system using the following
procedure:
1. Leave the power switch in the ON position for
approximately 5 seconds.
2. Place the power switch in the OFF position
and wait approximately 10 seconds.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again.
4. Place the power switch in the READY to drive
position while holding the device (which may
have caused the interference) separate from
the registered key.
If this procedure allows power switch in the
READY to drive mode, NISSAN recommends
placing the registered key on a separate key
ring to avoid interference from other devices.FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of In-
dustry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.
2-38Instruments and controls

Security indicator light
The security indicator light is located on the me-
ter panel. It indicates the status of the NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System.
The light blinks after the power switch was in the
ACC or OFF position. This function indicates the
security systems equipped on the vehicle are
operational.
If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal-
functioning, this light will remain on while the
power switch is in the ON position.If the light still remains on and/or the
power switch cannot be placed in the
READY to drive position, see a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for a NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System service as soon as
possible. Please bring all registered keys
that you have when visiting a NISSAN cer-
tified LEAF dealer for service.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the wind-
shield.
CAUTION
• Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
• Do not operate the washer if the reser-
voir tank is empty.
• Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
• Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommended levels before pouring the
fluid into the window washer reservoir
tank. Do not use the window washer
reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid
concentrate and water.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
Instruments and controls2-39

If the windshield wiper operation is inter-
rupted by snow or ice, the wiper may stop
moving to protect its motor. If this occurs,
turn the wiper switch to the OFF position
and remove the snow or ice that is on and
around the wiper arms. In approximately 1
minute, turn the switch on again to operate
the wiper.
The windshield wiper and washer operates when
the power switch is in the ON position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:
1Intermittent — intermittent operation can be
adjusted by turning the knob toward
A
(Slower) orB(Faster) .
2Low — continuous low speed operation
3High — continuous high speed operation
4MIST — one sweep operation of the wiper
WASHER OPERATION
To operate the washer, pull the lever toward the
back of the vehicle
5until the desired amount of
washer fluid is spread on the windshield. The
wiper will automatically operate several times.
2-40Instruments and controls

WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the rear window
glass and obscure your vision. Warm the
rear window with the defroster before
you wash the rear window.
CAUTION
• Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
• Do not operate the washer if the reser-
voir tank is empty.
• Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
• Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommended levels before pouring the
fluid into the window washer reservoir
tank. Do not use the window washer
reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid
concentrate and water.If the rear window wiper operation is inter-
rupted by snow etc., the wiper may stop
moving to protect its motor. If this occurs,
turn the wiper switch to the OFF position
and remove the snow etc. on and around
the wiper arms. After about 1 minute, turn
the switch ON again to operate the wiper.
The rear window wiper and washer operate when
the power switch is in the ON position.
Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF position
to operate the wiper.
1Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation
(not adjustable)
2Low (ON) — continuous low speed operation
Push the switch forward
3to operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate several
times.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
Instruments and controls2-41

To defog/defrost the rear window glass and out-
side mirrors (if so equipped) , place the power
switch in the ON position and push the switch
1
on. The indicator light will illuminate. Push the
switch again to turn the defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.The instrument brightness control switch can be
operated when the power switch is in the ON
position. When the switch is operated, the ve-
hicle information display switches to the bright-
ness adjustment mode.
Push the switch
1to display the setting menu of
the brightness control on the vehicle information
display.
Push the
1button to move the bar to the + side.
If the bar reaches the maximum brightness, a
chime will sound. If the button
1is pushed again
when the brightness is at the maximum setting,
the instrument lights turn off.If the button
1is pushed again, the instrument
lights are turned on to the lowest brightness
setting.
Type AType B
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCHINSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
2-42Instruments and controls

HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
1Turn the switch to theposition:
The front park, side marker, tail, license plate
and instrument lights will come on.
2Turn the switch to theposition:
The headlights will come on and all the other
lights will remain on.
Autolight system (if so equipped)
The autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position
1.
2. Place the power switch in the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the
headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to
the OFF,
orposition.The autolight system can turn on the headlights
automatically when it is dark and turn off the
headlights when it is light.
For US models: The headlights will also be turned
on automatically at twilight or in rainy weather
(when the windshield wiper is operated continu-
ously) .
If the power switch is placed in the OFF position
and one of the doors is opened and this condition
continues, the headlights remain on for 45 sec-
onds.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you push the power switch to OFF
and open any door then close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic head-
lights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to 180
seconds. The factory default setting is 45 sec-
onds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting, see
the LEAF Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
Instruments and controls2-43

Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
1located on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor con-
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the photo
sensor reacts as if it is dark and the head-
lights will illuminate.Headlight beam select
1To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
2To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the low
beam.
3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the head-
light switch is in the OFF position.
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.
2-44Instruments and controls