engine NISSAN LEAF 2018 Owner´s Manual

Steering lock release malfunction indi-
cator (if so equipped)
This indicator appears when the steering
lock cannot be released.
If this indicator appears, push the ignition
switch while lightly turning the steering
wheel right and lef t.
Illumination indicator
This indicator shows the illumination ad-
justment of the instrument panel. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Instrument
brightness control” in this section.
Transmission Shif t Position indicator (if
so equipped)
This indicator shows the transmission shif t
position.
High Coolant Temp: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when the tempera-
ture of the engine coolant is too high. Stop
the vehicle in a safe location as soon as
possible. Avoid quick starting or abrupt ac-
celeration. When the warning turns off, the
vehicle can be driven.If the warning appears again soon af ter it
turns off, have the vehicle checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature display appears
in the center region of the vehicle informa-
tion display.
Low Outside Temperature
This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 37°F (3°C). The tempera-
ture can be changed to display in Celsius or
Fahrenheit. For additional information, re-
fer to “Settings” in this section.
Oil and Filter
This indicator appears when the customer
set distance comes for changing the en-
gine oil and filter. You can set or reset the
distance for checking or replacing these
items. For scheduled maintenance items
and intervals, refer to the “Maintenance and
schedules” section of this manual.
Tire
This indicator appears when the customer
set distance is reached for replacing tires.
You can set or reset the distance for replac-
ing tires.WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, includ-
ing tire pressure checks. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Changing wheels and
tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual. Many factors including tire
inflation, alignment, driving habits and
road conditions affect tire wear and when
tires should be replaced. Setting the tire
replacement indicator for a certain driv-
ing distance does not mean your tires will
last that long. Use the tire replacement
indicator as a guide only and always per-
form regular tire checks. Failure to per-
form 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 serious personal injury or death.
Other
This indicator appears when the customer
set distance is reached for checking or re-
placing maintenance items other than the
engine oil, oil filter and tires. Other mainte-
nance items can include such things as air
filter or tire rotation. The distance for
checking or replacing the items can be set
or reset.
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4. Confirm that thesecurity indica-
tor light stays on for about 30 seconds.
The vehicle security system is now pre-
armed. The vehicle security system will
automatically shif t into the armed
phase. The
security light begins
to flash once every three seconds. If
during the pre-armed phase one of the
following occurs, the system will not
arm:
∙ Any door is unlocked with the key fob (if so equipped), the Intelligent Key (if so
equipped), mechanical key, or door re-
quest switch.
∙ Ignition switch is placed in the ON posi- tion.
∙ Even when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with all the doors, hood and
lif tgate locked with the ignition
switch placed in the LOCK position.
When placing the ignition switch in
the ON position, the system will be
released.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:
∙ The headlights or turn lamps blink and the horn sounds intermittently but syn-
chronously.
∙ The alarm automatically turns off af ter a period of time. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered
with again.
The alarm is activated by: ∙ opening any door or the lif tgate without using the key or Intelligent Key (even if
the door is unlocked by releasing the
door inside lock knob).
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking a door
or the lif tgate with the key fob (if so
equipped), pressing the
button on
the Intelligent Key (if so equipped), or push-
ing the request switch on the driver’s or
passenger’s door with the Intelligent Key (if
so equipped) in range of the door handle.
NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
(NATS) (if so equipped)
The NISSAN Anti-Thef t System will not al-
low the engine to start without the use of a
registered NATS key.
If the engine does not start using the reg-
istered NATS key, it may be due to interfer-
ence caused by:
∙ Another NATS key
∙ Automated toll road device
∙ Automated payment device
∙ Other devices that transmit similar sig- nals
Start the engine using the following proce-
dure: 1. Remove any items that may be causing the interference away from the NATS
key.
2. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po- sition for approximately 5 seconds.
3. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately
10 seconds.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 again.
5. Start the engine.
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6. Repeat the steps above until all pos-sible interferences are eliminated.
If this procedure allows the engine to start,
NISSAN recommends placing the regis-
tered NATS key separate from other de-
vices to avoid interference.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of a registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered
key (for example, when interference is
caused by another registered key, an auto-
mated toll road device or automatic pay-
ment device on the key ring), restart the
engine using the following procedures: 1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po- sition for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position, and wait approximately
10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2. 4. Restart the engine while holding the
device (which may have caused the in-
terference) separate from the regis-
tered key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, 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 interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment. For Canada:
This device complies with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.
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Security indicator light (if so
equipped)
The security indicator light blinks whenever
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF or
LOCK position.
This function indicates the NISSAN Anti-
Thef t System (NATS) is operational.
If the NATS is malfunctioning, the light will
remain on while the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, seek service for the
NATS as soon as possible. Please bring all
registered keys that you have. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
SWITCH OPERATION
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution 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
windshield.
LIC0474LIC2661
WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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NOTE:
The Reverse Link feature may be dis-
abled. For additional information, refer
to “Vehicle information display ” in this
section.To defrost the rear window glass (if so
equipped), start the engine and push the
rear window defroster switch on. The rear
window defroster indicator light on the
switch comes on. Push the switch again to
turn the defroster off.
To defrost the outside mirrors (if so
equipped), start the engine and push the
outside mirror defroster switch on. The
outside mirror defroster indicator light on
the switch comes on. Push the switch
again to turn the defroster off.The rear window/outside mirror defroster
(if so equipped) automatically turns off af-
ter approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC3600
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC3570
REAR WINDOW AND/OR OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH (if so
equipped)
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HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the side, tail, license plate, and in-
strument panel lights will come on.
2Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2634
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC4008
Type C (if so equipped)
LIC4007
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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Autolight system (if so equipped)
The autolight system allows the headlights
to turn on and off automatically. The auto-
light system can:∙ Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel
lights automatically when it is dark.
∙ Turn off all the lights when it is light.
∙ Keep all the lights on for a period of time af ter you place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and all doors are closed. To turn on the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO position
1.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON po- sition.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is turned off
and a door is opened and lef t open, the
headlights remain on for a period of time. If
another door is opened while the head-
lights are on, then the timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,
,orposition.
NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity and the
time delay for autolight shutoff may be
able to be adjusted. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Vehicle information dis-
play ” in this section. Be sure you do not put anything on top
of the autolight sensor located in the top
side
1of the instrument panel. The au-
tolight sensor controls the autolight; if it
is covered, the autolight sensor reacts as
if it is dark out and the headlights will
illuminate. If this occurs while parked
with the engine off and the ignition
switch placed in the ON position, your
vehicle’s battery could become dis-
charged.
LIC2636LIC4006
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Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, push
the lever forward while the low beams
are on. The high beam lights come on
and the
indicator light illumi-
nates.
2Pull the lever back to return to the low
beam.
3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes
the headlight high beams on and off.
The low beams do not need to be on
for this to function.
Battery saver system
The battery saver system automatically
turns off the ignition af ter a period of time
when the ignition switch is lef t in the ON
position.
The battery saver system automatically
turns off the following lights af ter a period
of time when the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position:
∙ Headlights, when the headlight switch is in the
orposition
∙ Interior lights, when lef t in the ON posi- tion
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature
automatically turns off the headlights
af ter a period of time, you should turn
the headlight switch to the OFF position
when the engine is not running to avoid
discharging the vehicle battery.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) portion
of the fog light assembly automatically illu-
minates when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The DRL oper-
ate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position. Turn the headlight switch to
the
position for full illumination when
driving at night. (The DRL will turn off.)
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the DRL do not illuminate.
The DRL illuminate once the parking brake
is released. The DRL will remain on until the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch on for interior controls and switches
to illuminate, as those remain off while the
switch is in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your head-
lights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.
LIC2637
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CAUTION
∙ The battery could run down if the seatheater is operated while the engine is
not running.
∙ 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
similar object. This may result in dam-
age 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, benzine, thinner, or any
similar materials.
∙ If any malfunctions are found or the heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. The front seats are warmed by built-in
heaters.
1. Place the ignition switch in the ON po- sition.
2. Push the switch once for the high (2 in- dicators illuminated) setting. Push the
switch again for the low (1 indicator illu-
minated) setting.
The heater is controlled by a thermo-
stat, automatically turning the heater
on and off. The indicator light(s) will re-
main on as long as the switch is on.
3. Push the switch again to turn it off (no indicators illuminated).
4. When the seat is warmed or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to push the
switch to turn it off. When this switch is illuminated, the follow-
ing system is activated.
∙ Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
To turn the systems on, push the AEB
switch. The light will illuminate. To turn the
systems off, push the switch again. The
light will go off, and the Automatic Emer-
gency Braking (AEB) system warning light
will illuminate in the meter.
For additional information, refer to “Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
LIC3983
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
(AEB) SWITCH (if so equipped)
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The vehicle should be driven with the VDC
system on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will
be reduced even if the accelerator is de-
pressed to the floor. If maximum engine
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 and the Au-
tomatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system
warning light will come on. Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine to turn on the system. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
12V OUTLETS
The power outlet is for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. It
is rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum.
The front console power outlet is powered
only when the ignition switch is in the ON
position, or while the accessory power is
active.
LIC3344
Instrument Panel
LIC4003
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
POWER OUTLETS
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