door lock NISSAN LEAF 2019 Owner´s Manual
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When opening the hood:
1. Securely close the charge port door.
2. Pull the hood lock release handle
1
located below the instrument panel.
The hood will then spring up slightly.
3. Locate the lever
2in between the hood
and charge port lid, and push the lever
upward with your fingertips.
4. Raise the hood
3.
5. Remove the support rod
4from the
hood and insert it into the slot
5. Hold the coated part
Awhen removing
or resetting the support rod. Avoid direct
contact with the metal parts because
they may be hot immediately af ter the
EV system has been stopped.
When closing the hood:
1. Return the support rod to its original position.
2. Slowly move the hood down to latch the lock.
3. Push the hood down to lock the hood securely into place.
WARNING
•
Alwaysmakesurethattherearhatch
has been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
•Do not drive with the rear hatch open.• Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the rear hatch.
REAR HATCH
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To open the rear hatch, unlock it and push
the rear hatch opener switch
A. Pull up the
rear hatch to open.
The rear hatch can be unlocked by:
• Pushing the rear hatch request switch. For additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key® system” in this section.
• Pressing the
button on the Intelli-
gent Key. For additional information, refer
to “NISSAN Intelligent Key® system” in this
section. • Pressing the
button on the remote
control. For additional information, refer to
“NISSAN Intelligent Key® system” in this
section.
• Pushing the power door lock switch to the unlock position.
SECONDARY REAR HATCH
RELEASE
Follow the following steps to unlock the
rear hatch when the battery is discharged.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon
as possible for inspection.
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SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION
When the satellite radio is used for the first
time or the battery has been replaced, the
satellite radio may not work properly. This
is not a malfunction. Wait more than
10 minutes with satellite radio ON and the
vehicle outside of any metal or large build-
ing for satellite radio to receive all of the
necessary data.
No satellite radio reception is available and
“NO SAT” is displayed when the SAT band
option is selected unless optional satellite
receiver and antenna are installed and a
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio service subscrip-
tion is active. Satellite radio is not available
in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
Satellite radio performance may be af-
fected if cargo carried on the roof blocks
the satellite radio signal.
If possible, do not put cargo over the satel-
lite antenna.
A build-up of ice on the satellite radio an-
tenna can affect satellite radio perfor-
mance. Remove the ice to restore satellite
radio reception.
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
Compact Disc (CD) player
CAUTION
• Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot. This could damage
the CD and/or CD player.
• Trying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and/or
CD player.
• Only one CD can be loaded into the CD player at a time.
• Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm)
round discs that have the “COMPACT
disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo on the disc or
packaging.
• During cold weather or rainy days, the
player may malfunction due to the hu-
midity. If this occurs, remove the CD and
dehumidif y or ventilate the player
completely.
• The player may skip while driving on
rough roads.
• The CD player sometimes cannot func-
tion when the compartment tempera-
ture is extremely high or low. Decrease/
increase the temperature before use.
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight.
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Turning the AEB with Pedestrian Detection
system on/off.................... .5-122
AEB with Pedestrian Detection system
limitations .......................5-123
System temporarily unavailable .........5-125
System malfunction ................5-126
System maintenance ................5-126
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)
(if so equipped) ......................5-128
I-FCW System operation ..............5-129
Turning the I-FCW system on/off ........5-131
I-FCW system limitations .............5-132
System temporarily unavailable .........5-136
System malfunction ................ .5-137
System maintenance ................5-137
Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
(if so equipped) ......................5-139
I-DA system operation ...............5-139
How to enable/disable the I-DA system . . .5-140
I-DA system limitations ..............5-140
ECO Mode .........................5-142
Increasing power economy .............5-142 ECO drive report
.................... .5-143
Parking/parking on hills ................5-144
Power steering system ................5-146
Brake system .......................5-146
Brake precautions ................. .5-146
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .........5-148
Brake Assist ......................5-149
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ......5-150
Chassis control ......................5-152
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) ..........5-152
Active Ride Control (ARC) .............5-153
Hill start assist system ................ .5-153
Cold weather driving ................. .5-154
Freeing a frozen door lock ............5-155
Antifreeze .......................5-155
12-volt battery ................... .5-155
Dr aining
of coolant water .............5-155
Tire equipment ................... .5-155
Special winter equipment .............5-155
Driving on snow or ice ...............5-156
Freeing a frozen charge port lid .........5-156
Parking brake .................... .5-156
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POWER SWITCH OPERATION
When the power switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal, the power
switch position will change as follows:
• Push once to change to ACC.
• Push two times to change to ON.
• Push three times to change to OFF.
• Push four times to return to ACC.
• Open or close any door to return to LOCKwhile in the OFF position.
The power switch illuminates when in the
ACC or ON position.
The power lock is designed so that the
power switch position cannot be switched
to the LOCK position until the vehicle is
placed in the P (Park) position.
When the power switch cannot be placed
in the LOCK position, proceed as follows:
1. Push the P (Park) position switch on the shif t lever to place the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.
2.
Push the power switch to the OFF posi-
tion. The power switch will not illuminate.
3. Open the door. The power switch will change to the LOCK position.
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Shif ting
To move the shif t lever,
: Slide along the gate while the brake
pedal is depressed.
: Af ter sliding, maintain it in the same
position until the vehicle is placed in the N
(Neutral) position.
: When in the D (Drive) position, slide
along the gate.
NOTE:
• Confirm that the vehicle is in the desired
shif t position by checking the shif t indi-
cator
1located near the shif t lever or
the vehicle information display in the
meter.
• To place the vehicle into the D (Drive)
position from the B mode, move the
shif t lever into the D (Drive) position.
Af ter placing the vehicle in the READY to
drive position, fully depress the brake pedal,
and move the shif t lever to any of the pre-
ferred shif t positions.
If the power switch is placed in the OFF or
ACC position for any reason while the shif t
position is in any position other than the P
(Park) position, the power switch cannot be
placed in the LOCK position.
If the power switch cannot be placed in the
LOCK position, perform the following steps:
1. Apply the parking brake when the ve- hicle is stopped.
2. Place the power switch in the ON posi- tion while depressing the foot brake
pedal. 3. Push the P (Park) position switch and
confirm the vehicle is in the P (Park)
position.
4. Place the power switch in the OFF position.
NOTE:
The vehicle automatically applies the P
(Park) position when the power switch is
in the OFF position.
NOTE:
When the following conditions overlap,
the shif t position may be automatically
switched to P (Park):
•When maintaining a stop and hold with
the e-pedal.
• When taking off the seatbelt.
• When opening the door.
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SWITCH TYPE (MODELS WITH
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
SYSTEM)
The electronic parking brake can be ap-
plied or released automatically or by oper-
ating the electronic parking brake switch.
Automatic operation
The electronic parking brake is automati-
cally released as soon as the vehicle starts
and the accelerator pedal is depressed.
In order for the electronic parking brake to
disable when the driver pushes the accelera-
tor, the driver’s seat belt must be fastened.
WARNING
• The electronic parking brake will not be automatically applied when the
EV system is stopped without using
the power switch (for example, by EV
system stalling).
• Before leaving the vehicle, move the shif t lever to the P (Park) position
and check that the electronic park-
ing brake indicator light (
or
PARK) is illuminated to confirm that
the electronic parking brake is ap-
plied. The electronic parking brake
indicator light (
or PARK) will re-
main on for a period of time af ter the
driver’s door is locked.
CAUTION
When parking in an area where the
outside temperature is below 32°F
(0°C), the parking brake, if applied, may
freeze in place and may be difficult to
release.
For safe parking, it is recommended
that you place the shif t lever in the P
(Park) position and securely block the
wheels.
NOTE:
• If a malfunction occurs in the electronic
parking brake system (for example,
due to battery discharge), it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certi-
fied LEAF dealer.
• If the shif t lever is moved to the P (Park)
position when the brake force is main-
tained by the automatic brake hold
function, the electronic parking brake
will apply automatically.
• If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened
when the brake force is maintained by
the automatic brake hold function, the
electronic parking brake will apply au-
tomatically.
• When the ICC system (if so equipped) is
canceled under the following condi-
tions at a standstill, the electronic park-
ing brake is automatically activated:
– Any door is open.
– The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
– Your vehicle has been stopped by the ICC system for approximately
3 minutes or longer.
– The shif t lever is not in the D (Drive) position or B mode.
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Condition A
Under the following conditions, the ICC sys-
tem is automatically canceled. A chime will
sound and the system will not be able to be
set:
• Any door is open.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The vehicle ahead is not detected andyour vehicle is traveling below the speed
of 15 mph (24 km/h).
• Your vehicle has been stopped by the ICC system for approximately 3 minutes or
longer.
• The shif t lever is not in the D (Drive) posi- tion or B mode.
• The electronic parking brake is applied.
• The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) sys- tem is turned off.
• The Automatic Emergency Braking ap- plies harder braking.
• VDC (including the traction control sys- tem) operates.
• A wheel slips.
• When distance measurement becomes impaired due to adhesion of dirt or ob-
struction to the sensor. • When the radar signal is temporarily
interrupted.
Action to take:
When the conditions listed above are no lon-
ger present, turn the system off using the
ProPILOT Assist switch. Turn the ProPILOT
Assist system back on to use the system.
NOTE:
When the ICC system is canceled un-
der the following conditions at a
standstill, the electronic parking brake
is automatically activated:
• Any door is open.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• Your vehicle has been stopped by the
ICC system for approximately 3 minutes
or longer.
• The shif t lever is not in the D (Drive) po-
sition or B mode.
• The VDC system is turned off.
• When distance measurement becomes
impaired due to adhesion of dirt or ob-
struction to the sensor.
• When the radar signal is temporarily in-
terrupted. Condition B
When the radar sensor of the front bumper
is covered with dirt or is obstructed, the ICC
system will automatically be canceled.
The chime will sound and the “Not Avail-
able: Front Radar Blocked” warning mes-
sage will appear in the vehicle information
display.
Action to take:
If the warning message appears, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, place the shif t lever
in the P (Park) position, and turn the EV
system off. When the radar signal is tempo-
rarily interrupted, clean the sensor area of
the front bumper and restart the EV sys-
tem. If the “Not Available: Front Radar
Blocked” warning message continues to
be displayed, have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN cer-
tified LEAF dealer for this service.
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1. Previous 5 times (History)Displays the average energy economy
for the previous 5 times
2. Current energy economy
Displays the most recent average en-
ergy economy
3. Best energy economy
Displays the best energy economy of
the past history
4. Regenerated energy (mileage)
Displays the amount of regenerated en-
ergy stored in the Li-ion battery in one
trip in terms of distance If the vehicle has been driven mostly on
downhill roads, more energy is regener-
ated. This may cause the regenerated en-
ergy (mileage) (4) to show a longer distance
than the vehicle was driven or the current
energy economy (2) to show “99.9 miles/
kWh.”
When the
button is pressed while the
ECO Drive Report is shown, the display
switches to the timer display. Either display
will continue to show for another 30 sec-
onds af ter the button is pressed. If the
doors are locked af ter placing the power
switch in the OFF position, the display turns
off before the preset time.
In the “Settings” menu, you can program
the ECO Drive Report to not appear when
the power switch is placed in the OFF posi-
tion. For additional information, refer to “Ve-
hicle information display” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
WARNING
• Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags. They
may ignite and cause a fire.
• Never leave the vehicle in the READY to drive mode while the vehicle is
unattended.
• Safe parking procedures require that both the parking brake be ap-
plied and the vehicle placed in the
park position. Failure to do so could
cause the vehicle to move unexpect-
edly or roll away and result in an ac-
cident.
• Do not leave children unattended in- side the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols or make the vehicle move.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS
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FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock be-
comes frozen, heat the key before inserting
it into the key hole or use the remote key-
less entry key fob.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is possible that the
outside temperature will drop below 32°F
(0°C), check the antifreeze to ensure proper
winter protection. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Cooling system” in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
12-VOLT BATTERY
If the 12-volt battery is not fully charged
during extremely cold weather conditions,
the 12-volt battery fluid may freeze and
damage the 12-volt battery. To maintain
maximum efficiency, the 12-volt battery
should be checked regularly. For additional
information, refer to “12-volt battery” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be lef t outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system. Refill
before operating the vehicle. For additional
information, refer to “Cooling system” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
provide superior performance on dry
pavement. However, the performance of
these tires will be substantially reduced in
snowy and icy conditions. If you operate
your vehicle on snowy or icy roads, NISSAN
recommends the use of MUD & SNOW or
ALL SEASON tires on all four wheels. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN cer-
tified LEAF dealer for the tire type, size,
speed rating and availability information.
For additional traction on icy roads, stud-
ded tires may be used. However, some U.S.
states and Canadian provinces prohibit
their use. Check local, state and provincial
laws before installing studded tires.Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may
be poorer than that of non-studded
snow tires.
Tire chains may be used. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Tire chains” in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during winter:
• A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re-
move ice and snow from the windows and
wiper blades.
• A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-drif ts.
• Extra windshield-washer fluid to refill the reservoir tank.
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