key NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Owners Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your
vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the
procedures must be followed carefully. If you see the symbol above, it means
“Do not do
this” or“Do not let this happen”.
If you see a symbol similar to those above in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the front
of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those
above indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those
above call attention to an item in the illustration.
[]:
Indicates a key/item displayed on the screen.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

1. Charge port lid (P 3-18)
2. Hood (P 3-16)
3. Headlight and turn signal lights— Switch operation (P 2-42)
— Bulb replacement (P 8-22)
4. Windshield wiper and washer — Switch operation (P 2-38) — Blade replacement (P 8-13)
— Window washer fluid (P 8-10)
5. Side camera (if so equipped) (See LEAF Navigation System Owner’s Manual.)
6. Outside mirrors (P 3-23)
7. Power windows (P 2-54)
8. License plate installation (P 9-9) 9. Front camera (if so equipped) (See LEAF
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.)
10. Recovery hook (P 6-15)
11. Fog lights* — Switch operation (P 2-45)
— Bulb replacement (P 8-23)
12. Tires — Wheels and tires (P 8-26, P. 9-6)
— Flat tire (P 6-3)
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(P 2-16, P. 5-2)
13. Doors — Keys (P 3-2)
— Door locks (P 3-3)
— NISSAN Intelligent Key® system (P 3-6)
— Security system (P 2-35)
14. Child safety rear door lock ( if so equipped) (P 3-6)
EXTERIOR FRONT
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1. Rear view camera* (See LEAF NavigationSystem Owner’s Manual.)
2. Rear window wiper and washer — Switch operation (P 2-40)
— Window washer fluid (P 8-10) 3. High-mounted stop light
— Bulb replacement (P 8-23)
4. Rear window defroster (P 2-41)
5. Solar cell module* (P EV-30) 6. Antenna (P 4-44)
— Satellite radio antenna (See LEAF Naviga-
tion System Owner’s Manual.)
7. Rear combination lights — Bulb replacement (P 8-23)
8. Rear hatch (P 3-17) — NISSAN Intelligent Key® system (P 3-6)
EXTERIOR REAR
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Temporary unlock position
When the charge connector lock switch is in the
AUTO or LOCK position, the charge connector
lock can be unlocked temporarily by using the
Intelligent Key or the charge port lid opener
switch.
Unlock operation using Intelligent Key:
1. Push the charge connector unlock button onthe Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The charging status indicator light flashes 3 times and a beep sounds 3 times. The charge
connector lock is unlocked for 30 seconds.
3. After 30 seconds, the charge connector lock is locked.
Unlock operation using charge port lid
opener switch:
1. Push the charge port lid opener switch.
2. The charging status indicator light flashes 3times and a beep sounds 3 times. The charge
connector lock is unlocked for 30 seconds.
3. After 30 seconds, the charge connector lock is locked.
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CHARGING STATUS INDICATOR
LIGHTS
The charging status indicator lights1to3
display the charging status, and are visible from
both inside and outside the vehicle.When the normal charge connector lock is
unlocked
All of the indicator lights,
1to3, will flash and
beep will sound three times when the normal
charge connector lock switch on the Intelligent
Key or the charge port lid opener switch is
pushed. When the normal charge connector is con-
nected incorrectly
All of the indicator lights,
1to3, will flash and
beep will sound three times within 30 seconds
when the charge connector is connected incor-
rectly to the normal charge port.
CHARGING RELATED INDICATOR
LIGHTS
ChargingCH-33

charged in order to be driven. SeeLow battery
charge warning light.
Security indicator
light
This light blinks when the power switch is in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function indi-
cates the security system equipped on the ve-
hicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this light
will remain on while the power switch is in the ON
position. For additional information, see Security
systems later in this section.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
This light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
This light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the VDC system is not operating.
SeeVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system in
the Starting and driving section.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a brake pad requires replacement, it will
make a high pitched scraping sound when the
vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will first
occur only when the brake pedal is depressed.
After more wear of the brake pad, the sound will
always be heard even if the brake pedal is not
depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as
possible if the warning sound is heard.
Electric shift control system reminder
chime
If an improper shift operation is performed, for
safety reasons a chime will sound and at the
same time, depending on the conditions, the
operation will be cancelled or the shift position
will switch to the N position.
For more details, see Driving vehiclein the
Starting and driving section.
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver’s side door is
opened while the power switch is pushed to the
ON or ACC position. Make sure that the power switch is pushed to the
OFF position, and take the Intelligent Key with
you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
The light reminder chime will sound when the
driver side door is opened with the light switch in
the
orposition, and the power
switch in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
A chime sounds if the parking brake is set and the
vehicle is driven. The chime will stop if the parking
brake is released or the vehicle speed returns to
zero.
Power switch reminder chime (if so
equipped)
The power switch reminder chime will sound
when the driver’s door is opened while the power
switch is in the ON or READY position. Push the
power switch to the OFF position.
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Seat belt warning chime
The seat belt warning chime will sound for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely
fastened.
12-volt battery charge warning chime
If the 12-volt battery charge warning light illumi-
nates, the chime will sound when a warning mes-
sage is displayed on the dot matrix crystal display
on the lower display.
When the chime sounds, immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe location and push the P (Park)
position switch on the selector lever and apply
parking brake. The 12-volt battery charge warn-
ing light turns off on the lower display and the
chime will stop when the parking brake is applied
or the vehicle is placed in the P (Park) position.
Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for sup-
port. For details of the meter warnings, see12-
volt battery charge warning light. The dot matrix liquid crystal display
1is located
in the lower display, and it displays charging
related information, Average electricity
consumption/Instant electricity consumption, Av-
erage vehicle speed, Driving distance/Driving
time (Elapsed time) , shift position indicator, the
cruise control, the Intelligent Key operation infor-
mation and other warnings and information.
For details about the odometer, see Odometer/
twin trip odometer.
For details about the cruise control, see Cruise
control in theStarting and driving section.For the details about the NISSAN Intelligent
Key® system, see
NISSAN Intelligent Key® sys-
tem in the Pre-driving checks and adjustments
section.
DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL
DISPLAY
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1. READY to drive position operation
indicator
This indicator appears while the vehicle is in the P
(Park) position. This indicator means that the EV
(Electric Vehicle) system will start when the
power switch is pressed with the brake pedal
depressed.
2. Key is not detected warning
This warning appears in either of the following
conditions.
No key inside the vehicle:
This warning appears when the door is closed
with the Intelligent Key left outside the vehicle
and the power switch in the ACC or ON position.
Make sure that the Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle.
Unregistered Intelligent Key:
This warning appears when the power switch is
placed in the ON, ACC or READY to drive posi-
tion and the Intelligent Key cannot be recognized
by the system. You cannot place the power
switch in the READY to drive position with an
unregistered key. Use an Intelligent Key that has
been registered.See
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system in the
Pre-driving checks and adjustments section for
more details.
3. Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery with
a new one. (See NISSAN Intelligent Key® bat-
tery replacement in theMaintenance and do-it-
yourself section.)
4. EV system operation for discharged
Intelligent Key system indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power and when the
Intelligent Key System and vehicle are not com-
municating normally.
If this indicator appears, touch the power switch
with the Intelligent Key while depressing the
brake pedal. (See NISSAN Intelligent Key® bat-
tery discharge in theStarting and driving sec-
tion.)
5. Door/rear hatch open warning
(power switch is in the ON position)
This warning appears if any of the doors and/or
the rear hatch are open or not closed securely.
The vehicle icon indicates which door or the rear
hatch is open on the display. Make sure that all of
the doors and the rear hatch are closed.
This warning also appears alternating with SHIFT
P warning while the driver’s door is opened with
the shift position in any position other than the P
(Park) position. See SHIFTPwarning (if so
equipped).
6. Intelligent Key system warning
This warning appears if there is a malfunction in
the Intelligent Key system.
If this warning appears while the power switch
position is in the ON position, the power switch
can not be switched to the READY to drive posi-
tion. If this warning appears while power switch is
in the READY to drive position, the vehicle can be
driven. However, contact a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer.
7. Driver alert
This warning appears when the previously set
time for a break is reached. You can set the time
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VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if someone opens the doors,
or rear hatch when the system is armed. It is not,
however, a motion detection type system that
activates when a vehicle is moved or when a
vibration occurs.
The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or
exterior vehicle components in all situations. Al-
ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a
brief period. Never leave your keys in the vehicle,
and always lock it when it is left unattended. Be
aware of your surroundings, and park in secure,
well-lit areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protection, such
as component locks, identification markers, and
tracking systems, are available at auto supply
stores and specialty shops. Your NISSAN certi-
fied LEAF dealer may also offer such equipment.
Check with your insurance company to see if you
may be eligible for discounts for various theft
protection features.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.
2. Place the power switch in the LOCK or OFF position and remove the Intelligent Key from
the vehicle.
3. Close all doors. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with:
the LOCK
button on the Intelligent Key
any request switch the power door lock switch
the mechanical key
4. Confirm that the security indicator light illumi- nates. The security indicator light stays on for
about 30 seconds. The vehicle security sys-
tem is now pre-armed. After about 30 sec-
onds the vehicle security system automati-
cally shifts into the armed phase. The security
light begins to flash once every approximately
3 seconds. If, during this 30-second pre-arm
time period, the door is unlocked, or the
power switch is placed in the ACC or ON
position, the system will not arm.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors locked and the power switch
in the OFF position. When placing the
power switch to the ACC or ON position,
the system will be released.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:
The headlights blink and the horn sounds inter- mittently.
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The alarm automatically turns off after approxi-mately 50 seconds. However, the alarm reacti-
vates if the vehicle is tampered with again.
The alarm is activated by:
Unlocking the door without using the Intelligent Key, the request switch or the key. (Even if the
door is opened by releasing the door inside lock
knob, the alarm will activate.)
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm will stop when a door is unlocked by
pushing the UNLOCK
button on the Intel-
ligent Key, door handle request switch or using
the mechanical key, or when the power switch is
pushed in the ACC or ON position.
If the system does not operate as described
above, have it checked by a NISSAN certi-
fied LEAF dealer.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the power switch to be placed in the
READY to drive position without the use of the
registered key.
If the power switch fails to place the vehicle into
the READY to drive position using the registered key, it may be due to interference caused by
another registered key, an automated toll road
device or automated payment device on the key
ring. Restart the EV system using the following
procedure:
1. Leave the power switch in the ON position for
approximately 5 seconds.
2. Place the power switch in the OFF position and wait approximately 10 seconds.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again.
4. Place the power switch in the READY to drive position while holding the device (which may
have caused the interference) separate from
the registered key.
If this procedure allows power switch in the
READY to drive mode, NISSAN recommends
placing the registered key on a separate key
ring to avoid interference from other devices.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference re- ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of In-
dustry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.
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