warning NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Owners Manual

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys...............................3-2
NISSAN Intelligent Keys® ...............3-2
Doors ............................. .3-3
Locking with Mechanical key ..............3-4
Locking with inside lock knob ..............3-4
Locking with power door lock switch ..........3-5
Automatic door locks .................. .3-5
Child safety rear door lock ................3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system ..............3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operating range of
the door lock/unlock function ..............3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution .............3-8
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation ..........3-9
12-volt battery saver system ..............3-10
Warning signals .................... .3-11
Troubleshooting guide ................ .3-12How to use remote keyless entry function
......3-13
Hood ............................ .3-16
Rear hatch ......................... .3-17
Secondary rear hatch release .............3-18
Charge port lid ....................... .3-18
Opening charge port lid ................3-18
Charge port cap .................... .3-19
Tilt steering column .................... .3-20
Tilt operation ...................... .3-20
Sun visors ......................... .3-21
Card holder (driver’s side only) ..............3-21
Mirrors ........................... .3-22
Inside rearview mirror ................. .3-22
Outside mirrors .................... .3-23
Vanity mirror ...................... .3-24

Do not place the Intelligent Key nearan electric appliance such as a televi-
sion 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 pre-
vent the Intelligent Key from unauthor-
ized use to unlock the vehicle. For infor-
mation regarding the erasing procedure,
contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
Mechanical key
To remove the mechanical key, release the lock
knob at the back of the Intelligent Key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it into
the Intelligent Key until the lock knob returns to
the lock position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the
doors. See Doors.
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key in-
stalled in the Intelligent Key.
WARNING
Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping to
prevent persons from being thrown
from the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from unintention-
ally opening the doors, and will help
keep out intruders.
Before opening any door, always look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
Do not leave children unattended in- side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls. Un-
attended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
DOORS
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LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
Operating the power door lock switch will lock or
unlock all the doors. The switches are located on
the driver’s and front passenger’s door armrests.
To lock the doors, push the power door lock
switch to the lock position
1with the driver’s or
front passenger’s door open, then close the door.
When locking the door this way, be sure not
to leave the key inside the vehicle.
To unlock the doors, push the power door lock
switch to the unlock position
2.
Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch is moved to the
lock position and any door is open, all doors will
lock and unlock automatically. When the power
door lock switch is moved to the lock position
with the Intelligent Key left in the vehicle and any
door open, all doors will unlock automatically and
a chime will sound after the door is closed.
These functions help to prevent the Intelligent
Key from being accidentally locked inside the
vehicle.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
All doors lock automatically when the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24 km/h) .
All doors unlock automatically when the power switch is placed in the OFF position.
The automatic unlock function can be de-
activated or activated.
To deactivate or activate the automatic door un-
lock system, perform the following procedure.
1. Close all doors.
2. Place the power switch in the ON position. 3. Within 20 seconds of performing step 2.
Push and hold the power door lock switch tothe “UNLOCK”
position for more than
5 seconds.
4. When activated, the hazard warning lights will 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 deac-
tivated, 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) .
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CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety rear door locks help prevent the rear
doors from being opened accidentally, especially
when small children are in the vehicle.
When the levers are in the lock position
1,
the rear doors can be opened only from the
outside.
To disengage, move the levers to the unlock
position
2.
WARNING
Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment manu-
facturer for the possible influences be-
fore use.
The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and
communication systems. Do not oper-
ate the Intelligent Key while on an air-
plane. Make sure the buttons are not
operated unintentionally when the unit
is stored during a flight.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all the
door and the rear hatch locks by using the remote
controller function or pushing the request switch
on the vehicle without taking the key out from a
pocket or purse. The operating environment
and/or conditions may affect the Intelligent Key
system operation.
Be sure to read the following items before using
the Intelligent Key system.CAUTION
Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you when operating the vehicle.
Never leave the Intelligent Key in the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicating with
the vehicle because it receives radio waves. The
Intelligent Key system transmits weak radio
waves. Environmental conditions may interfere
with the operation of the Intelligent Key system
under the following operating conditions.
When operating near a location where strong radio waves are transmitted, such as a TV tower,
power station or broadcasting station.
When in possession of wireless equipment, such as a cellular phone, transceiver or CB
radio.
When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or covered by metallic materials.
When any type of radio wave remote control is used nearby.
When the Intelligent Key is placed near an elec- tric appliance such as a personal computer.

When the vehicle is parked near a parking meter.
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® SYSTEM
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WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving unex-
pectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelligent
Key listed on the following chart or to help pre-
vent the vehicle from being stolen, chime or beep
sounds inside and outside the vehicle and a
warning displays in the dot matrix liquid crystal
display.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warning
displays, be sure to check the vehicle and Intelli-
gent Key.
SeeTroubleshooting guide andDot matrix liq-
uid crystal display in theInstruments and con-
trols section.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SymptomPossible causeAction to take
When opening the driver’s door to
get out of the vehicleThe inside warning chime sounds continuously. The power switch is pushed to the OFF po-
sition while the driver’s door is open.
Close the driver’s door.
The power switch is in the ACC position. Push the power switch to the OFF position then
close the driver’s door.
When closing the door after getting
out of the vehicle The KEY is not detected warning appears on the
display, the outside chime sounds 3 times and the
inside warning chime sounds for a few seconds. The power switch is in the ACC or ON posi-
tion.
Push the power switch to the OFF position.
When closing the door with the in-
side lock knob turned to LOCK The outside chime sounds for a few seconds and
all the doors unlock. The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle or
cargo area.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the request switch or
the “LOCK”
button on the Intel-
ligent Key to lock the door The outside chime sounds for a few seconds. The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle or a
cargo area.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
A door is not closed securely. Close the door securely.
When pushing the power switch in
the READY to drive position The Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ap-
pears on the display.
The Intelligent Key battery charge is low.Replace the battery with a new one. See
Key
battery replacement in the Maintenance and
do-it-yourself
section.
The Key is not detected warning appears on the
display and the inside warning chime sounds for a
few seconds. The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the power switch The Intelligent Key system warning indicator ap-
pears on the display. It warns of a malfunction with the Intelligent
Key system.
Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
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HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY FUNCTION
WARNING
Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment manu-
facturer for the possible influences be-
fore use.
The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and
communication systems. Do not oper-
ate the Intelligent Key while on an air-
plane. Make sure the buttons are not
operated unintentionally when the unit
is stored during a flight.
CAUTION
Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which contains electrical components, to
come into contact with water or salt
water. This could affect the system
function.
Do not drop the Intelligent Key. Do not strike the Intelligent Key
sharply against another object.
Do not change or modify the Intelli- gent Key.
Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet,
immediately wipe until it is completely
dry.
Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 140°F (60°C) .
Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a key holder that contains a magnet.
Do not place the Intelligent Key near equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment,
personal computers or cellular phone.
The remote keyless entry function can operate all
door locks using the remote keyless entry func-
tion of the Intelligent Key. The remote keyless
entry function can operate at a distance of ap-
proximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The
operating distance depends upon the conditions
around the vehicle.)
The remote keyless entry function will not oper-
ate:
When the Intelligent Key is not within the opera- tional range. When the doors are open or not closed se-
curely.
When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.
The remote keyless entry function can also oper-
ate the vehicle alarm.
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Locking doors
1LOCKbutton
2UNLOCKbutton
3CHARGE PORT UNLOCK
4PANICbutton
When you lock or unlock the doors, the hazard
indicator will flash and the horn will sound as a
confirmation. For details, see Setting hazard in-
dicator and horn mode.
1. Push the power switch to the OFF position and make sure you carry the Intelligent Key
with you.*1
2. Carry the Intelligent Key with you. 3. Close all the doors.
4. Push the LOCK
button1on the
Intelligent Key.
5. All the doors and the rear hatch will lock.
6. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
*1: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key
while the power switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Operate the door handles to confirm that the
doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doors
1. Push the UNLOCKbutton2on the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The driv- er’s door will unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button on the Intel-
ligent Key again within 1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once again. All the doors and the rear hatch will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the UNLOCK
button
while the doors are locked.
Opening any door (including the rear hatch) . Pushing the power switch.
During this 1-minute time period, if the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all
doors will be locked automatically after another 1
minute.
Opening charge port lid
The charge port lid may be opened by pressing
and holding the charge port unlock
button
3.
For additional information see Opening charge
port lid in this section.
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button4on the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for a period of time.
3. The panic alarm stops when: It has run for a period of time, or
Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key ispushed. (Note: The PANIC button must be
pushed for more than 1 second.)
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Switching procedure:
To switch the hazard indicator and horn (chime)
operation, push the LOCK
1and UN-
LOCK
2buttons on the Intelligent Key
simultaneously for more than 2 seconds.
When the hazard indicator mode is set, the hazard indicator flashes 3 times.
When the hazard indicator and horn mode is set, the hazard indicator flashes once and the
horn chirps once.
WARNING
Make sure that the hood is completely closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to open during driving and result in an
accident.
If steam or smoke is emitting from the motor compartment, do not open the
hood. Doing so could cause an injury. When opening the hood:
1. Securely close the charge port door.
2. Pull the hood release handle
1located be-
low 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.
HOOD
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Hold the coated partAwhen removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct con-
tact with the metal parts because they may
be hot immediately after the EV (Electric
Vehicle) 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 se- curely into place.
WARNING
Always make sure that the rear hatch 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 be-
fore closing the rear hatch.
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 (if so equipped) (See “Intelligent Key system” earlier
in this section) .
Pushing the UNLOCK
button on the
Intelligent Key (if so equipped) (See “Intelligent
Key system” earlier in this section) .
Pushing the UNLOCK
button on the
remote controller (if so equipped) (See “Intelli-
gent Key system” earlier in this section) .
Pushing the power door lock switch to the “UNLOCK” position.
REAR HATCH
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