lock NISSAN LEAF 2011 User Guide

Precautions on supplemental
restraint system..................................................... 1-36
Switch Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) OFF switch................................................ 2-62
Autolight switch.................................................... 2-42
Fog light switch.................................................... 2-44
Hazard warning flasher switch.......................... 2-45
Headlight Aiming Control ................................. 2-44
Headlight switch................................................... 2-41
Power door lock switch......................................... 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch.................................................... 2-40
Turn signal switch ................................................ 2-44
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch..... 2-48
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Telematics overview.................................................... 9-16
Temperature Li-ion battery temperature gauge........................ 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
traction motor start ..................................................... 2-36
Tilt steering column .................................................... 3-19
Tire Low tire pressure warning light........................ 2-16
Tires Flat tire....................................................................... 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system...................... 5-2
Tire and Loading information label ......... 8-27, 9-8
Tire chains.............................................................. 8-31
Tire dressing............................................................. 7-4
Tire pressure ......................................................... 8-28
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ............................................... 5-2, 6-2
Tire rotation............................................................ 8-32
Types of tires......................................................... 8-30 Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 9-14
Wheel/tire size......................................................... 9-5
Wheels and tires.................................................. 8-25
Tools............................................................................... 6-12
To p Tether strap child restraints............................... 1-22
Towing Flat towing ............................................................. 9-14
Tow truck towing.................................................. 6-13
Towing a trailer ..................................................... 9-13
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system................. 5-2
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system...................... 6-2
Traction motor Traction motor serial number ............................... 9-7
Trailer towing................................................................ 9-13
Transceiver, HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver............................................................. 2-58
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)..................................... 3-13
Trickle charge........................................................... CH-11
Trip computer............................................................... 2-27
Turn signal switch ....................................................... 2-44
Type of charge and how to charge the
Li-ion battery................................................................ CH-5
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Underbody cleaning ..................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ...................................... 9-14
Unplugged status.................................................... CH-24
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Vanity mirror.................................................................. 3-22
vehicle Dimensions and weights....................................... 9-5
Identification number (VIN)................................... 9-6 Loading information ............................................. 9-10
Recovery (freeing stuck vehicle) ...................... 6-15
Security system .................................................... 2-35
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch..... 2-48
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system.......... 5-24
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light.......................................................... 2-18
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light .... 2-18
Vehicle security system ............................................. 2-35
Ventilators........................................................................ 4-2
VSP OFF switch.......................................................... 2-62
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Warning Hazard warning flasher switch.......................... 2-45
Indicators for operation....................................... 2-23
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ............................................... 5-2, 6-2
Warning information displays............................ 2-31
Warning lights....................................................... 2-13
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders................................................. 2-12
Warning and indicator lights.................................... 0-10
Warning information displays................................... 2-31
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels................. 1-50
Warning light Air bag warning light................................ 1-50, 2-18
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light.......................................................... 2-14
BRAKE system warning light (yellow) ............ 2-14
BRAKE warning light (red) ................................ 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light........................ 2-16
Seat belt warning light........................................ 2-18
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light.......................................................... 2-18
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or ON position.
The power lock is designed so that the power
switch position cannot be switched to LOCK
until the vehicle is into the P (Park) position.
When the power switch cannot be switched to
the LOCK position, proceed as follows.
1. Push the P position switch on the selectorlever to place the vehicle in the P (Park)
position.
2. Push the power switch to the OFF position. The power switch position indicator
*Awill
not illuminate.
3. Open the door. The power switch will change to the LOCK position.
The vehicle can be moved from the P
(Park) position if the power switch is in
the ON position and the brake pedal is
depressed.
POWER SWITCH POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position)
The power switch can only be locked in this
position.
The power switch will be unlocked when it is
pushed to the ACC position while the driver is
carrying the Intelligent Key.
ACC (Accessories)
This position activates electrical accessories,
such as the radio, when EV system is OFF.
ON
This position turns on the EV (Electric Vehicle)
system and electrical accessories.
READY (Normal operating position)
This position turns on the EV (Electric Vehicle)
system, electrical accessories and the vehicle
can be driven.
OFF
The EV (Electric Vehicle) system can be turned
off.
The power switch cannot be placed in the
LOCK position until the vehicle is in the P (Park)
position.

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
BREAK-IN
Break in the parking brake shoes whenever the
holding effect of the parking brake is weakened
or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or
drums are replaced, in order to maintain
optimum braking performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle
Service Manual, and it can be performed by a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS)

— remains on for about 15 seconds.
. doors are unlocked by pushing the UN-
LOCK

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys ............................................................................................. 3-2Intelligent Keys .................................................................. 3-2
Doors ........................................................................................... 3-4
Locking with Mechanical key .......................................... 3-4
Locking with inside lock knob ........................................ 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch ........................... 3-5
Automatic door locks ........................................................ 3-5
Child safety rear door lock .............................................. 3-6
Intelligent Key system ............................................................. 3-6 Intelligent Key operating range ....................................... 3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution ....................................... 3-9
Intelligent Key operation ................................................ 3-10
12-volt battery saver system ........................................ 3-11
Warning signals ............................................................... 3-11 Troubleshooting guide ................................................. 3-12
How to use remote keyless entry function ............. 3-13
Hood ........................................................................................ 3-16
Rear hatch .............................................................................. 3-17
Charge port lid ...................................................................... 3-17 Opening charge port lid .............................................. 3-17
Charge port cap ............................................................ 3-18
Tilt steering column ............................................................. 3-19 Tilt operation .................................................................. 3-19
Sun visors ............................................................................... 3-20
Mirrors ..................................................................................... 3-20 Inside rearview mirror ................................................... 3-20
Outside mirrors .............................................................. 3-21
Vanity mirror .................................................................... 3-22

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ............................... 5-2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ................... 5-2
Avoiding collision and rollover ........................................ 5-5
Off-road recovery ............................................................... 5-5
Rapid air pressure loss ..................................................... 5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................................ 5-6
Push-button power switch .................................................... 5-7 Intelligent Key system ....................................................... 5-7
Operating range for EV (Electric Vehicle)
start function ........................................................................ 5-8
Power switch operation .................................................... 5-8
Power switch positions ..................................................... 5-9
Emergency EV (Electric Vehicle) shut off .................... 5-9
Intelligent Key battery discharge ................................. 5-10
Before starting the EV (Electric Vehicle) system .......... 5-10
Starting the EV (Electric Vehicle) system ....................... 5-11
Driving vehicle ........................................................................ 5-11 Electric shift control system ......................................... 5-11
Electric parking brake .......................................................... 5-15 Cruise control ........................................................................ 5-17
Precautions on cruise control .................................... 5-17Cruise control operation ............................................. 5-17
Increasing power economy ................................................ 5-19 Parking/parking on hills ....................................................... 5-20
Electric power steering system ........................................ 5-21
Brake system ......................................................................... 5-21 Braking precautions ..................................................... 5-21
Electric parking brake break-in .................................. 5-23
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............................. 5-23
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ........................ 5-24
Cold weather driving ........................................................... 5-26 Freeing a frozen door lock .......................................... 5-26
Antifreeze ........................................................................ 5-26
12-volt battery ................................................................ 5-26
Draining of coolant water ............................................ 5-26
Tire equipment ............................................................... 5-27
Special winter equipment ........................................... 5-27
Driving on snow or ice ................................................ 5-27
Freeing a frozen charge port lid ................................ 5-27

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ....................................................................................... 2-3
Instrument panel ....................................................................... 2-4
Meters and gauges .................................................................. 2-5Speedometer and odometer ........................................... 2-6
Li-ion battery temperature gauge ................................... 2-7
Power meter ........................................................................ 2-7
Driving range ....................................................................... 2-8
Li-ion battery available charge gauge ........................... 2-9
Li-ion battery capacity level gauge ............................. 2-10
Outside air temperature ................................................ 2-10
ECO indicator .................................................................. 2-10
Clock .................................................................................. 2-11
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ........... 2-12
Checking bulbs ................................................................ 2-13
Warning lights .................................................................. 2-13
Indicator lights .................................................................. 2-18
Audible reminders ........................................................... 2-20
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ......................................... 2-22 Indicators for operation .................................................. 2-23
Trip computer ................................................................... 2-27
Warning information displays ....................................... 2-31
Indicators for maintenance ........................................... 2-33
Indicator for timer ............................................................ 2-34 Security systems .................................................................. 2-35
Vehicle security system ............................................... 2-35
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ....................... 2-36
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............................. 2-38 Washer operation ......................................................... 2-39
Rear window wiper and washer switch ........................ 2-39
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch ...... 2-40
Instrument brightness control ............................................ 2-41
Headlight and turn signal switch ...................................... 2-41 Headlight switch ........................................................... 2-41
Turn signal switch ......................................................... 2-44
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ..................................... 2-44
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................... 2-45
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) ........................ 2-45
Horn ......................................................................................... 2-46
Heated seats (if so equipped) .......................................... 2-47
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ................ 2-48
Power outlet ........................................................................... 2-49
Storage ................................................................................... 2-49 Cup holders .................................................................... 2-49
Sunglasses holder ........................................................ 2-50
Glove box ........................................................................ 2-51Console box ................................................................... 2-51

ceed 1408F (608C) .
— Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
— Do not use a magnet key holder.
— Do not place the Intelligent Key near an electric appliance such
as a television 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
prevent the Intelligent Key from
unauthorized use to unlock the
vehicle. For information regarding
the erasing procedure, contact a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.

4. When activated, the hazard warning lightswill flash twice. When deactivated, the
hazard warning lights will flash once.
5. The power switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between each
setting change.
When the automatic door unlock system is
deactivated, the doors do not unlock when the
power is placed in the OFF position. To unlock
the door manually, use the inside lock knob or
the power door lock switch (driver’s or front
passenger’s side).

INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATION
You can lock or unlock the doors without taking
the key out from your pocket or bag.
When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you
can lock or unlock all doors by pushing the door
handle request switch (driver’s or front passen-
ger’s)
*Aor rear hatch request switch*Bwithin
the range of operation.
When you lock or unlock the doors or the rear
hatch, the hazard indicator will flash and the horn
(or the outside chime) will sound as a confirma-
tion. For details, see “Setting hazard indicator
and horn mode” later in this section.
Locking doors
1. Push the power switch into the OFF position and make sure you carry the Intelligent Key
with you.*1
2. Close all the doors and the rear hatch.
3. Push the door handle request switch (dri- ver’s or front passenger’s)
*Aor the rear
hatch request switch
*Bwhile carrying the
Intelligent Key with you.*2
4. All the doors and the rear hatch will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the outside chime sounds twice.
*1: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key
while the power switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
*2: Doors will not lock by pushing the door
handle request switch when the Intelligent Key is
left inside the vehicle. However, when an
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle, doors can
be locked with another registered Intelligent Key.