wheel NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G User Guide

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit............................ .2-3
Instrument panel ....................... .2-4
Meters and gauges ..................... .2-5
Speedometer 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 ..................... .2-19
Audible reminders ................... .2-21
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ..............2-22
Indicators for operation ................ .2-23
Trip computer ..................... .2-27
Warning information displays .............2-32
Indicators for maintenance ...............2-34
Indicator for timer ................... .2-35
Security systems ..................... .2-35Vehicle security system
................ .2-36
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-37
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...........2-38
Washer operation ................... .2-39
Rear window wiper and washer switch .........2-40
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . . .2-41
Instrument brightness control ...............2-41
Headlight and turn signal switch .............2-42
Headlight switch .................... .2-42
Turn signal switch ................... .2-44
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-45
Heated

steering wheel switch .............. .2-45
Horn ............................. .2-46
ECO switch ........................ .2-46
Heated seat switch .................... .2-47
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......2-48
Charge port lid switch .................. .2-49
Charge connector lock switch ...............2-49
Charge timer OFF switch .................2-49
Power outlet ........................ .2-50
Storage ........................... .2-50
Cup holders ...................... .2-50
Sunglasses holder ................... .2-51
Glove box ........................ .2-52
Console box ...................... .2-52

1. TRIP switch for twin trip odometer
2. Trip computer switch
3. Instrument brightness control switch
4. Headlight, fog light (if so equipped) and turnsignal switch
— Headlight
— Turn signal light — Fog light (if so equipped)
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) (See LEAF Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.)
—
Driving range button (if so
equipped)
— Audio control — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
control
6. Steering wheel — Electric power steering system
— Horn
— Driver’s supplemental air bag
7. Wiper and washer switch
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches
— ECO button (if so equipped)
9. Fuse box cover
10. Charge timer OFF switch
11. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
12. Charge connector lock switch
13. Charge port lid opener switch
14. Heated steering wheel (if so equipped)
15. Tilting steering wheel lever
16. Heated seat switch
17. Shift lever
18. Storage tray
COCKPIT
Instruments and controls2-3

When the low tire pressure warning light illumi-
nates, you should stop and adjust the tire pres-
sure to the recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.
The low tire pressure warning light does not
automatically turn off when the tire pressure is
adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the recom-
mended pressure, the vehicle must be driven at
speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the
TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure warning
light. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the tire
pressure.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning appears
each time the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position as long as the low tire pressure warning
light remains illuminated.
For additional information, seeDot Matrix Liquid
Crystal Display in theInstruments and Con-
trols section and Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem (TPMS) in theStarting and driving section
and In case of emergency section.
TPMS malfunction:
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute when the power switch is placed
in the ON position. The light will remain on after
the 1 minute. Have the system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. The CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE warning does not appear if the low
tire pressure warning light illuminates to indicate
a TPMS malfunction.
For additional information, see
Dot matrix liquid
crystal display andTire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) in theStarting and driving
section.
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.
If the light does not illuminate when the power switch is placed in the ON
position, have the vehicle checked by a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon
as possible.
If the light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and in-
crease the likelihood of tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to an accident and could
result in serious personal injury. Check
the tire pressure for all four tires. Ad-
just the tire pressure to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on
the Tire and Loading Information label
to turn the low tire pressure warning
light OFF. If the light still illuminates
while driving after adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may be flat. If you have
a flat tire, repair it as soon as possible.
When a wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pres-
sure warning light will flash for ap-
proximately 1 minute. The light will re-
main on after 1 minute. Contact your
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon
as possible for tire replacement
and/or system resetting.
Replacing tires with those not origi- nally specified by NISSAN could affect
the proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
The TPMS is not a substitute for the regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
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If the vehicle is being driven at speedsof less than 16 MPH (25 km/h) , the
TPMS may not operate correctly.
Be sure to install the specified size of tires to the four wheels correctly.
Master warning light
(red/yellow)
There are two types of master warning lights:
yellow and red. These lights illuminate if any
warning lights or indicator lights are illuminated or
if various vehicle information warnings appear in
the dot matrix liquid crystal display.
Yellow master warning light:
The yellow master warning light is located on the
upper display.
This light illuminates when a yellow warning light
on the lower display is illuminated or when a
message is displayed on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display.
Red master warning light:
The red master warning light is located on the
upper display.
This light illuminates when a red warning light on
the lower display is illuminated or when a warning is displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal dis-
play.
Power steering warning
light
When the power switch is in the ON position, the
electric power steering warning light illuminates
and turn off when the power switch is placed in
the READY to drive position. This indicates the
electric power steering system is operational.
If the electric power steering warning light illumi-
nates while the READY to drive indicator light is
ON, it may indicate the electric power steering
system is not functioning properly and may need
servicing. Have the electric power steering sys-
tem checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the READY to drive indicator is
ON, the power assist to the steering will cease
operation but you will still have control of the
vehicle. At this time, greater steering efforts are
required to operate the steering wheel, especially
in sharp turns and at low speeds.
See
Power steering system in theStarting and
driving section.
Seat belt warning
light
The light and chime remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the power
switch is placed in the ON position, and will
remain illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is
fastened. At the same time, the chime will sound
for approximately 6 seconds unless the driver’s
seat belt is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front passenger
will illuminate if the seat belt is not fastened when
the front passenger’s seat is occupied. The front
passenger seat belt warning light does not acti-
vate until 5 seconds after the power switch is in
the ON position.
SeeSeat belts in theSafety — Seats seat belts
and supplemental restraint system section for
precautions on seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warning
light
After turning the power switch to the ON posi-
tion, the supplemental air bag warning light will
illuminate. The supplemental air bag warning light
will turn off after about 7 seconds if the supple-
mental front air bag and supplemental side air
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2. The system displays a message screen andannounces the contents of the message to
warn that power output is restricted and in-
form the driver of the reason for this occur-
rence and what action is to be taken.
INDICATORS FOR MAINTENANCE
1. Tire replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the customer set
distance comes for replacing tires. You can set or
reset the distance for replacing tires. (See Trip
computer.)
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, includ-
ing tire pressure checks. See Changingwheels and tires
in the section. Many
factors including tire inflation, align-
ment, driving habits and road conditions
affect tire wear and when tires should be
replaced. Setting the tire replacement in-
dicator for a certain driving distance
does not mean your tires will last that
long. Use the tire replacement indicator
as a guide only and always perform regu-
lar tire checks. Failure to perform 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.
2. 3. 4. “Other” indicator
These indicators appears when the customer set
distance comes for checking or replacing main-
tenance items other than the tires. Other mainte-
nance items can include such things as the tire
rotation. You can set or reset the distance for
checking or replacing the items. (See Trip com-
puter.) For scheduled maintenance items and
intervals, see your NISSAN Service and Mainte-
nance Guide.
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To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch
to the
position, then turn the switch to the
position. To turn them off, turn the switch to
the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate. The heated steering wheel system is designed to
operate only when the surface temperature of the
steering wheel is below approximately 68°F
(20°C) .
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering wheel when the power switch is in
the ON position. The indicator light
1on the
switch will illuminate.
If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is
below approximately 68°F (20°C) , the system will
heat the steering wheel and cycle off and on to
maintain a temperature above 68°F (20°C) . The indicator light will remain on as long as the sys-
tem is on.
Push the switch again to turn the heated steering
wheel system off manually. The indicator light turn
off.
NOTE:

If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the
switch is turned on, the system will not
heat the steering wheel. This is not a mal-
function.
If the outside temperature is low (approxi-
mately 50°F (10°C) or less) and the Climate
Ctrl. Timer or Remote Climate Control are
used, the steering wheel heater will auto-
matically operate in the following condi-
tions. – When using the Climate Ctrl. Timer: Operates from approximately 15 min-
utes before the set departure time until
the set departure time.
– When using Remote Climate Control: Operates 15 minutes after Remote Cli-
mate Control starts.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (IF SO
EQUIPPED) HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
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The heated steering wheel consumes less
power than the heater and can be used to
either help extend vehicle range by reduc-
ing heater use or to maximize comfort by
supplementing the heater.
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air
bag system may result in serious per-
sonal injury. To activate the ECO mode, press the ECO
switch
1on the right side of the steering wheel.
The “ECO indicator light” on the instrument clus-
ter will illuminate.
To deactivate the ECO mode, press the ECO
switch
1again. The “ECO indicator light” on the
instrument cluster will go out.
See “Electronic Shift Control System” in the
“Starting and Driving” section.
HORN ECO SWITCH
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The front seats and the rear outboard seats can
be warmed by built-in heaters. The switches lo-
cated on the center console and at the side of the
front passenger seatback can be operated inde-
pendently of each other.
1. Place the power switch in the ON position.
2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, asdesired, depending on the temperature. The
indicator light in the switch will illuminate.
3. To turn off the heater, return the switch to the level position. Make sure the indicator light
goes off.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat, auto-
matically turning the heater on and off. The indi-
cator light will remain on as long as the switch is
on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or before
you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch
off.
NOTE:
The heated seats consumes less power
than the heater and can be used to either
help extend vehicle range by reducing
heater use or to maximize comfort by
supplementing the heater. The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv-
ing conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the traction motor output to re-
duce wheel spin. The traction motor speed will be
reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to
the floor. If maximum traction motor 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 will illuminate.Push the VDC OFF switch again to turn on the
VDC system, or the VDC is automatically turned
back on when the power switch is placed in the
off position and then placed back in the READY
to drive position. See
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system in the5 Starting and driving
section.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
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Pay particular attention when usingthe normal charge port as the charge
port lid can be closed even when the
normal charge port cap is open.
Close the quick charge (if so equipped) port cap before closing the charging
lid. The quick charge port cap can be
damaged if it is open when closing the
charge port lid.WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
TILT OPERATION
Push the lock lever down1and adjust the
steering wheel up or down
2to the desired
position.
Pull the lock lever up
3to lock the steering
wheel in place.
TILT STEERING COLUMN
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4 Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone
systems
Rearview monitor (if so equipped).............4-2
How to read the displayed lines .............4-2
Difference between predicted and actual
distances ......................... .4-3
Adjusting the screen .................. .4-5
Operating tips ...................... .4-5
Vents ............................. .4-6
Center vents ....................... .4-6
Side vents ........................ .4-6
Climate control system ................... .4-7
Automatic climate control (models without
Navigation System) .................. .4-10
Automatic climate control (models with
Navigation System) .................. .4-17
Audio system (models without Navigation System). . .4-26 Radio .......................... .4-26
FM radio reception .................. .4-26
AM radio reception .................. .4-27
Satellite radio reception ................4-27
Audio operation precautions ..............4-28FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD) player
(models without Navigation System)
.........4-35
USB memory operation ................ .4-39
iPod® player operation ................4-41
CD Care and cleaning ................ .4-43
Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) .................... .4-43
Antenna ......................... .4-44
Car phone or CB radio ................ .4-45
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system without
navigation system ..................... .4-45
Regulatory information ................ .4-47
Using the system ................... .4-47
Control buttons .................... .4-49
Getting started ..................... .4-49
List of voice commands ................4-51
Voice adaptation (VA) mode ..............4-55
Manual control ..................... .4-56
Troubleshooting guide ................ .4-58