navigation NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Navigation Manual

can use a personal computer or an Internet-
enabled smart phone to check the battery status
and operate battery charging or the heater/air
conditioner remotely from another location.
Battery status check:
The status of the battery can be checked using
your personal computer or a internet enabled
smart phone even if you are not in the vehicle.
You may also choose to have SMS messages
(text messages) sent to a cellular phone.
Unplugged status, Charge status:
By registering frequently used charging stations,
notifications can be sent to your personal
computer or cellular phone email address to
inform you when the charging connector is
disconnected or charging is stopped mid-
charge at those locations.
Remote charge, Remote climate control:
Remote activation of battery charging or climate
control can be set using your personal computer
or a internet enabled smart phone.
Li-ion battery warmer status:
When ambient temperature is low, the Li-ion
battery warmer operates automatically.
Notifications will be sent to the e-mail address
you have registered on the NISSAN CARW-
INGS Data Center the following conditions inorder to remind you to connect the charging
connector.
.
Approximately 5 minutes after the Li-ion
battery warmer starts operating while the
power switch is in the OFF position and the
charging cable is not connected to the
vehicle.
. Approximately 5 minutes after the Li-ion
battery warmer stops operating due to low
remaining Li-ion battery power while the
power switch is in the OFF position and the
charging cable is not connected to the
vehicle.
NOTE:
. The remaining Li-ion battery power
lowers gradually while the Li-ion bat-
tery warmer is operating without con-
necting the charging connector.
. When the remaining Li-ion battery
power lowers, the Li-ion battery war-
mer stops operating. When this occurs,
the Li-ion battery temperature lowers
gradually, and as a result the EV
system may be disabled.Navigation Telematics (CAR-
WINGSTMservice)
When the system connects to the NISSAN
CARWINGS Data Center, charging station
information will be automatically updated and
you can receive useful information for driving
your vehicle.
Automatic update of charging stations:
The information for the charging stations that is
recorded in the map data is automatically
updated.
All Information Feeds:
Convenient information for driving such as
weather and traffic information, ECO information
shared with the LEAF users, etc. is provided.
Favorites:
When the information of an Internet site is
selected and it is stored in the page that is
specially established in the NISSAN Owner’s
LEAF Navigation System overviewIT-5

IT-6LEAF Navigation System overview
Portal Website, the information is converted into
an appropriate format via the NISSAN CARW-
INGS Data Center and provided for use in the
vehicle. The content of the information is
automatically read out. For the registration
method of information data, visit the NISSAN
Owner’s Portal Website.

forward/rewind when listening to music.
*11(Zero Emission menu) button:
Push to display the menu screen where several
useful functions for electric vehicle driving are
available.
*12(Day/Night) button:
Push to switch between the day screen (bright)
and the night screen (dark) . Push and hold to turn
off the display. Push again to turn on the display.
*13CAMERA button (if so equipped):
Push to switch to the Around View Monitor
screen.
“9. Monitor system”
*14OPEN/TILT button:
Push to open the monitor to access the CD slot
and the SD card slot. Push and hold to adjust the
monitor angle.
*15CD slot
*16(CD eject) button:
Push to eject a CD.
*17SD card slot:
Remove the cover to access the SD card slot.
Insert an SD card. Push the inserted SD card in
and release it to eject the SD card from the slot.
An SD card containing map data is provided with
the vehicle and is inserted in the right hand slot of
the system. To transfer the data, insert an SD
card in the left side slot.
“Transferring information to/from address
book” (page 3-70)
NOTE:
Do not remove the SD card containing map
data that is inserted in the right-hand slot.
When this SD card containing map data is
removed the navigation system will not
operate. If the SD card containing map
data is accidentally removed, after rein-
serting the SD card containing map data
into the right-hand slot, place the power
switch in the OFF position and then place
back in the ON position again.
INFO:
. Never remove the SD card while the monitor
is opening or closing or the angle of the
monitor is being adjusted. Doing so may
damage or deform the SD card.
. Never insert foreign objects such as coins
into the SD card slot. Doing so may result in
a malfunction of the device.
. Be careful not to drop the cover for the SD
card slot into the gap of the monitor. Doing
so may result in a malfunction of the device.
. Do not apply overload to the SD card when
inserting it to the slot. Doing so may result in
a malfunction of the device. .
The SD card may be hot when it is removed
from the device. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
Opening/Closing monitor
Open the monitor to insert/eject a CD or an SD
card.
CAUTION
.Be careful not to pinch your hand or
fingers while the monitor is moving
to its open or closed position. This
may cause injury to your hand or
fingers.
. Do not force the monitor to open or
close. Doing so may damage the
monitor.
Getting Started1-3

1. The system starts when the power switch ispushed to the "ACC" or "ON" position. The
start-up screen is displayed.
2. Check the message that is displayed on the
screen and touch [OK].
Subject to the selected items, a different
indication may be displayed at subsequent
times. The set-up screen will be displayed
again after a given period of time.
INFO:
. The setting can be changed from [Vehicle
Data Transmission Setting] in CAR-
WINGS
TMsetting.“CARWINGSTMsettings” (page 5-12)
. If you do not select [OK], vehicle data will
not be stored in the NISSAN CARWINGS
Data Center and you will not be able to
check it via the NISSAN Owner’s Portal
Website.
Also, if [Share Vehicle Information] is set to
OFF, vehicle data will not be uploaded.
Make sure that this setting is ON.
When [Service Reminder] is set to ON,
communication with the NISSAN CARW-
INGS Data Center will be performed once
daily. NISSAN recommends that you set
[Service Reminder] to ON.
“CARWINGSTMsettings” (page 5-12)
NOTE:
. Navigation functions, audio, hands-free
phone, vehicle information display, etc.
can still be operated even if [Decline] is
touched. However, if the CARWINGS
TM
function is selected, the start-up screen
will be displayed again. .
If other buttons such as the MAP
button or MENU button etc., are
pressed without [OK] or [Decline] being
touched, the corresponding screen will
be displayed and operations can be
performed. However, if the CAR-
WINGS
TMfunction is selected, the
start-up screen will be displayed again.
Getting Started1-5
START-UP SCREEN

1-6Getting Started
To ensure safe driving, some functions cannot
be operated or have limited operation while the
vehicle driving speed is above 5 mph (8 km/h).
The on-screen text and keys for these restricted
functions will be "grayed-out" or muted and
cannot be selected while driving. In some cases,
a screen message will appear indicating a
restricted function.
Restricted functions while driving include:
.Character (letter and number) input screen
during destination entry (street address,
point of interest, phone number, freeway
entrance/exit, intersection, city center)
. Setting route condition after setting destina-
tion
. Scrolling and viewing of certain navigation
list
. Displaying detail information and touching
item on the information screen
. Adding/editing home location
. Adding/editing address book entries
. Editing current route
. Storing current position, information, desti-
nation
. Displaying charging station information
. Registering cellular phones
FUNCTIONS DISABLED WHILE
DRIVING

1-10Getting Started
.[CARWINGS]:
Information feeds are displayed and settings
for CARWINGS
TMcan be performed.“5. CARWINGSTM”
STATUS SCREEN
Push the STATUS button to display the current
status of the navigation system.
Each time the STATUSbutton is pushed,
displayed information is switched in the order
of climate control, vehicle information and
navigation route information.
There are different status screens displayed
depending on various factors, such as the
currently active mode, whether a destination
has been set or not, etc.
FM·AM RADIO SCREEN
Push the FM·AMbutton to turn on the radio and
display the radio screen. Push the switch to
toggle the radio mode: AM?FM1?FM2.
“FM-AM-SAT radio operation” (page 4-12)
SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO
SCREEN
Push the XMbutton to turn on the satellite radio
and display the SiriusXM Satellite Radio screen.
Push the switch to toggle the radio mode:
XM1?XM2?XM3.
“FM-AM-SAT radio operation” (page 4-12)
CD·AUX SCREEN
Push the CD·AUXbutton to turn on the audio
system and display the audio screen. Push the
CD·AUX button to toggle the mode: iPod
player
*1/USB memory/Pandora® *1*2? CD?
Bluetooth®streaming audio*1?AUX.
*1 Screen only displays when a device capable of
playback is connected.
*2 The Pandora
®is only available in U.S.
“Compact Disc (CD) player operation”
(page 4-14)
“iPod®player operation” (page 4-16)“USB memory operation” (page 4-19)“Bluetooth®streaming audio” (page 4-11)“Auxiliary input jack” (page 4-23)“Pandora®operation” (page 4-17)

1-14Getting Started
2. When a PIN code appears on the screen,operate the compatible Bluetooth®cellular
phone to enter the PIN code.
The procedure for cellular phone connection
varies according to each cellular phone.
Refer to the cellular phone Owner’s Manual
for the details.
You can also visit www.nissanusa.com/blue-
tooth or call NISSAN Consumer Affairs
Department for instructions on pairing
NISSAN recommended cellular phones.
When the connection process is completed,
the screen will return to the Phone menu
screen.
Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to
come from the audio system speakers.
Storing the device in a different location
may reduce or eliminate the noise.
INFO:
The cellular phone connection can also be set
by performing the following procedure.
1. Push the MENUbutton and touch [Set-
tings].
2. Touch [Bluetooth Connections].
3. Touch [Connect Bluetooth].
DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT
This menu turns on and off the display and
adjusts the image quality of the navigation
screen.
1. Push the MENUbutton and touch [Set-
tings].
2. Touch [Display].
3. Touch the preferred adjustment item and adjust to the preferred setting. Available settings
.
[Display]:
Turn on or off the screen.
“Display” (page 1-14)
. [Brightness]:
Adjust the screen brightness.
“Brightness” (page 1-15)
. [Contrast]:
Adjust the screen contrast.
“Contrast” (page 1-15)
. [Background Color]:
Set the background color.
“Background color” (page 1-15)
Display
To turn off the display, touch [Display].
The display can also be turned off by pushing
and holding the
button for more than 2
seconds.

2-6Unique EV functions
INFO:
When a charging icon on the map is touched, a
pop-up screen will appear.
. Touch [Go Here] to set the destination.
. Touch [Place Info] to display charging
station information.
Other settings
The charging station icon can be also set by
performing the following procedure.
1. Push the
(Zero Emission menu) button
and touch [Settings].
2. Touch [Map icons for charging stations].
or
1. Push the MENUbutton and touch [Set-
tings].
2. Touch [Navigation]. 3. Touch [Map Icons].
INFO:
. The map icons are not displayed on the map
screen when the map scale is set to 1/4 mile
(500 m) or higher in the 2D map and the
Birdview
TMmap.
. Display of icons for charging stations
registered in the address book cannot be
removed using this procedure.
“Show Icon on Map” (page 3-63)
CONFIRMING CHARGING STATION
AVAILABILITY
It is possible to confirm the availability of
charging stations via the NISSAN CARWINGS
Data Center. This allows you to reduce the time
spent waiting to charge.
Viewing from Zero Emission button
1. Push the(Zero Emission menu) button
and touch [CARWINGS].
2. Touch [Charging Availability].
3. Select the area for searching for charging station locations.
.[Near Current Location]:
Displays a list of charging stations that
are near the current vehicle location.
.[Near Destination]:Displays a list of charging stations that
are near the destination, when a destina-
tion has been set.
.[Near Scroll Position]:Displays a list of charging stations that
are near the cursor when the map has
been moved.

An active CARWINGSTMsubscription is
needed to remotely check charge status, battery
status, use remote charging, remote start Heat
and cooling and to receive e-mails/text mes-
sages.
1. Push the(Zero Emission menu) button
and Touch [Settings].
2. Touch the item you want to set.
Available settings
. [Battery & Power Alerts]:
When an indicator light located in the meter
illuminates, messages are displayed and
actions are provided on the navigation
screen.
“Setting messages that are displayed
on screen” (page 2-16)
. [Charging Messages]:
Sends a notification to a preset e-mail
address. This notification includes the
charge connector status and the charge completion.
“CARWINGSTMsettings” (page 5-12)
. [Map icons for charging stations]:
The charging station icons are displayed on
the map screen.
“Displaying charging station icons on
map” (page 2-5)
. [Long Life Mode (80% Charge)]:
The long life mode (80% charge) is always
applied for charging operation other than for
timer charge. Refer to the LEAF Owner’s
Manual.
INFO:
When ambient temperature is approximately
148F (108C) or less, 100% charge is recom-
mended since the battery deterioration effects
are small.
. [Timer/Remote - Set Climate Temp]:
Sets the temperature in the passenger
compartment for Climate Ctrl. Timer and
Remote Climate Control.
“Temperature settings” (page 2-14)
. [Other Settings]:
— [Autosave New Charging Stations]:
If charging station information you have
used is not stored in the system, the
location will be automatically registered
in the Address Book. Turn this setting off if you do not want the
charging location to be stored automati-
cally.
You can set charging stations that are
automatically registered by type. Select
from [Quick], [Trickle] or [Standard].
— [Auto-Update Stations]: While the vehicle is connecting to the
NISSAN CARWINGS Data Center, in-
formation related to charging stations
near your home will be automatically
updated.
— [Timer With Priority]: If the timer charge function and the
Climate Ctrl. Timer function are in opera-
tion at the same time due to an overlap of
the timer settings, either function can be
set to be preferentially provided with
electric power.
— [Charging Port Types to Include in Station Searches]:
When [Quick Charge] is set to OFF, the
quick charge icon will not be displayed.
“How to view charging station
information” (page 3-27)
Unique EV functions2-15
UNIQUE EV FUNCTION SETTINGS

2-16Unique EV functions
INFO:
For vehicles without the quick charge port,
NISSAN recommends turning off the quick
charging station icons by setting [Quick Charge]
to OFF.
SETTING MESSAGES THAT ARE
DISPLAYED ON SCREEN
When an indicator light located in the meter
illuminates, messages are displayed and actions
are provided on the navigation screen.
1. Touch [Battery & Power Alerts].
2. Touch the item you want to set. The indicator of the selected item is illuminated.
Available settings
. [Use All Battery & Power Alerts]:
Displays all information on the navigation
screen. .
[Limited Power]:
Displays a message on the navigation
screen when the power limitation indicator
light illuminates in the meter.“Limited Power Notice” (page 2-17)
. [Low Battery]:
Displays the Low Battery message when the
low battery charge warning light
illumi-
nates in the meter.
“Low Battery” (page 2-17)
. [Dest. out of Range]:
Displays a message on the navigation
screen to inform the driver that the battery
should be charged soon. This will be
indicated if the estimated driving range is
less than the remaining distance to the
destination when a route to the destination
is set.
“Charge recommendation guidance”
(page 2-16)
BATTERY AND POWER INFORMA-
TION
For detail information about the warning/indica-
tor lights, see the LEAF Owner’s Manual.
Charge recommendation guidance
If the remaining driving range is less than the
distance to the destination that is entered while
setting the route, the system displays a message
on the navigation screen that recommends
battery charging.
1. The notification is displayed on the upper left
side of the screen. Touch [Show] to display
the detailed information screen.