lock NISSAN LEAF 2014 1.G Owners Manual

When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.
Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check the aim of the headlights.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*:When checking
the tires, make sure that no wheel nuts are miss-
ing, and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten
if necessary.
Tire rotation*:Tires should be rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km) .
Tires*:Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If neces-
sary, adjust the pressure in all tires to the pres-
sure specified. Check carefully for damage, cuts
or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components:Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap
when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance:If the vehicle
pulls to either side while driving on a straight and
level road, or if you detect uneven or abnormal tire
wear, there may be a need for wheel alignment.If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal
highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
For additional information regarding tires, refer to
“Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or “Tire
Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty In-
formation Booklet.
Windshield:Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a dam-
aged windshield repaired by a qualified repair
facility.
Windshield wiper blades*:Check for cracks
or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when per-
forming scheduled maintenance, cleaning the ve-
hicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal:Check the pedal for smooth
operation and make sure that the pedal does not
catch or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mat
away from the pedal.
Brake pedal:Check the pedal for smooth op-
eration and make sure that it has the properdistance under it when depressed fully. Check
the brake booster function. If the brake pedal
suddenly goes down further than normal, the
pedal feels spongy or the vehicle seems to take
longer to stop, contact a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer immediately. Keep the floor mat away from
the pedal.
Brakes:Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Electric shift P (Park) position mechanis-
m:On a steep hill, check that the vehicle is held
securely while the vehicle is in the P (Park) posi-
tion without applying the brakes.
Parking brake:Check the parking brake opera-
tion regularly. The vehicle should be securely held
on a steep hill with only the parking brake applied.
If the parking brake cannot keep a vehicle posi-
tion contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
Seat:Check seat position controls such as the
seat adjusters, seatback recliners, etc. to ensure
that they operate smoothly and that all latches
lock securely in every position. Check that the
head restraints/headrests move up and down
smoothly and that the locks (if so equipped) hold
securely in all latched positions.
Maintenance and do-it yourself8-3

When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precau-
tions that should be closely observed.
WARNING
• The EV (Electric Vehicle) system uses
high voltage up to approximately DC
400 volt. The system can be hot during
and after starting and when the vehicle
is shut off. Be careful of both the high
voltage and the high temperature.
Obey the labels that are attached to
the vehicle.
• Never disassemble, remove or replace
high-voltage parts and cables as well
as their connectors. High-voltage
cables are colored orange.
• Disassembling, removing or replacing
those parts or cables can cause severe
burns or electric shock that may result
in serious injury or death. The vehicle
high voltage system has no user ser-
viceable parts. Take your vehicle to the
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for any
necessary maintenance.• Park the vehicle on a level surface,
apply the parking brake securely and
chock the wheels to prevent the ve-
hicle from moving. Push the P (Park)
position switch on the shift lever or
place the vehicle into the N (Neutral)
position.
• If you must work with the EV (Electric
vehicle) system is turned on, keep
hands, clothing, hair and tools away
from moving fans and any other mov-
ing parts.
• Make sure that the power switch is in
the OFF or LOCK position when per-
forming any part replacement or re-
pairs.
• It is advisable to secure or remove any
loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before
working on your vehicle.
• Always wear eye protection whenever
you work on your vehicle.
• Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
sary to work under the vehicle, support
it with safety stands.
• Keep smoking materials, flames and
sparks away from the 12-volt battery.
CAUTION
• Do not work under the hood while the
motor compartment is hot. Push the
power switch in the OFF position and
wait until it cools down.
• Avoid direct contact with used coolant.
Improperly disposed coolant and/or
other vehicle fluids can damage the
environment. Always conform to local
regulations for the disposal of vehicle
fluids.
• Never connect or disconnect the bat-
tery or any transistorized component
while the power switch is in the ON
position.
• Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic cooling fan. It may come on at
any time without warning, even if the
power switch is not in the ACC, ON or
READY to drive position. To avoid in-
jury, always disconnect the negative
12-volt battery cable before working
near the fan.
• Before performing any electrical main-
tenance work on the vehicle such as
the battery, fuses or bulb replacement,
confirm the following:
– The charge connector is removed
from the vehicle.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Maintenance and do-it yourself8-5

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)........5-22
Advanced air bag system............1-41
Air bag system..................1-41
Advanced air bag system..........1-41
Front passenger air bag and status light . .1-42
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system........1-45
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system........1-45
Airbagwarninglabels..............1-48
Airbagwarninglight...........1-48,2-19
Air conditioner...................9-9
Air conditioner specification label.......9-9
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations...............9-3
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle security
system)......................2-38
Alcohol, drugs and driving............5-6
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........5-22
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light .2-15
Appearance care.................7-2
Exterior appearance care...........7-2
Interior appearance care............7-4Audible reminders................2-22
Autolight system.................2-43
Automatic.....................3-5
Door locks...................3-5
Automatic climate control (models with
Navigation System)...............4-16
Automatic climate control (models without
Navigation System)...............4-10
Avoiding collision and rollover..........5-5
B
Battery......................8-12
12-volt battery................8-12
Battery saver system.............2-44
Intelligent Key battery............8-19
Li-ion battery.................EV-2
Li-ion battery temperature gauge.......2-7
Before starting system.............5-10
Boosterseats ..................1-32
Brake.......................5-15
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-22
Brake fluid...................8-10
Brakes.....................8-15
Brake system.................5-20
BRAKE system warning light (yellow)....2-15
BRAKE warning light (red)..........2-16
BRAKE system warning light (yellow).....2-15BRAKE warning light (red)...........2-16
Bulb replacement................8-21
C
Cabin air filter..................4-15
Capacities and recommended lubricants....9-2
Cargocover...................2-53
Ceiling light...................2-58
Charge......................2-50
ChargetimerOFFswitch..........2-50
Charge connector lock switch.........2-50
Charge port lid switch..............2-49
Charging.....................3-18
Chargeportlid................3-18
Charging related indicator light......CH-28
Chargingtimer...............CH-21
Cleaning....................7-6
Normalcharge................CH-9
Precautions on charging..........CH-2
Quickcharge................CH-15
Specifications.................9-4
Trickle charge...............CH-11
Charging methods..............CH-21
Charging related indicator light........CH-28
Charging related remote function......CH-26
Charging status indicator light........CH-28
Charging timer.................CH-21

Charging troubleshooting guide.......CH-33
Checking.....................2-14
Checkingbulbs................2-14
Checkingcoolantlevel ............8-9
Child restraints..................1-17
Boosterseats.................1-32
Precautions on child restraints.......1-17
Top tether strap................1-21
Childsafety....................1-15
Child safety rear door lock............3-6
Circuit breaker, Fusible link...........8-17
Cleaning exterior and interior........7-2,7-4
Climatecontrol..................4-15
Climate control service............4-15
Climate control system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations.........4-15
In-cabin microfilter..............4-15
Climate control system..............4-7
Climate control operation...........4-7
Climate Ctrl. Timer............4-12,4-18
Clock.......................2-11
Cockpit.......................2-3
Cold weather driving..............5-25
Consolebox...................2-53
Coolant.......................9-2
Capacities and recommended
lubricants....................9-2
Changingcoolant...............8-9Checking coolant level............8-9
Cooling system..................8-8
Corrosion protection...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-15
Cupholders...................2-51
D
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch.............2-42
Dimensionsandweights.............9-6
Display, vehicle information...........2-23
Driving......................5-25
Cold weather driving.............5-25
Driving vehicle................5-11
Precautions when starting and driving....5-2
Driving range...................2-8
Driving vehicle..................5-11
E
ECO .......................2-47
ECO switch..................2-47
ECOindicator..................2-10
Efficient use of your vehicle..........EV-23
Emergency charge..............CH-11
Emergency EV (Electric Vehicle)
shutoff....................5-9,6-2Emergency shutoff system...........EV-9
Emission control information label........9-8
EV Characteristics...............EV-9
Event Data Recorder (EDR)...........9-17
EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment)...................CH-11
EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment) cleaning...............7-6
EV system....................EV-2
EV unique information.............EV-25
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire.......................6-3
Flattowing....................9-13
Floormatcleaning.................7-5
Fluid.......................8-10
Brake fluid...................8-10
Capacities and recommended
lubricants....................9-2
coolant.....................8-8
Reductiongearfluid.............8-10
Window washer fluid.............8-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.....9-8
Foglightswitch.................2-45
Frontmanualseatadjustment ..........1-3

Airbagwarninglight.............1-48
Bulb replacement...............8-21
Ceiling light..................2-58
Foglightswitch................2-45
Headlights bulb replacement........8-22
Headlightswitch...............2-43
Indicatorlights................2-20
Interior lights.................2-58
Maplights...................2-58
Replacement.................8-21
Warninglights ................2-14
Light reminder warning.............2-26
Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement...................8-23
Li-ion battery...................EV-2
Li-ion battery available charge gauge......2-9
Li-ion battery capacity level gauge.......2-10
Li-ion battery status check..........CH-26
Li-ion battery temperature gauge........2-7
Li-ion battery warmer..............EV-5
Limited power..................2-34
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information)....................9-10
Lock........................3-5
Automatic door locks.............3-5
Door locks...................3-3
Power door lock................3-3
Rearhatchlock................3-17Low tire pressure warning light.........2-17
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS))......5-2
Luggage side hook...............2-55
M
Maintenance...................8-12
12-volt battery................8-12
General maintenance.............8-2
Indicators for maintenance..........2-35
Insidevehicle..................8-3
Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
Maintenance requirements..........8-2
Outside vehicle.................8-2
Seat belt maintenance............1-15
Manual front seat adjustment...........1-3
Maplights ....................2-58
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system).....3-3
Meters and gauges................2-5
Mirror.......................3-21
Inside rearview mirror............3-21
Outside mirrors................3-23
Vanity mirror..................3-21
Motor....................5-11,9-6
Before starting system............5-10
Motor compartment................8-7
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system......3-6,5-7
Key operating range of the door lock/unlock
function.....................3-8
Key operation..................3-9
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System......2-38
Normal charge.................CH-9
Home charge................CH-9
Occasional charge.............CH-9
Publiccharge ................CH-9
O
Odometer.....................2-6
Off-road recovery.................5-5
Oil .........................9-2
Capacities and recommended lubricants . .9-2
Opening rear hatch...............3-10
Outside air temperature.............2-10
Outside mirrors.................3-23
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information....................9-18
P
Panic alarm....................3-14

Parking......................5-15
Parking on hills................5-18
Parking brake break-in..............5-21
Power .......................3-3
Power door lock................3-3
Power steering system............5-19
Power windows................2-55
Power economy.................5-17
Powermeter....................2-7
Poweroutlet...................2-50
Power steering system.............5-19
Powerswitch.................5-7,5-8
Precautions ...................5-20
Brake precautions..............5-20
Charging...................CH-2
Child restraints................1-17
Cruisecontrol.................5-15
High voltage precautions..........EV-7
Maintenance..................8-5
Road accident precautions.........EV-8
Seatbeltusage ................1-8
Supplemental restraint system.......1-35
When starting and driving...........5-2
Push starting...................6-12
Q
Quickcharge .................CH-15
R
Rapid air pressure loss..............5-6
Rear center seat belt..............1-14
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock . . .3-6
Rearhatch....................3-17
Rearseats.....................1-4
Rearview monitor.................4-2
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-42
Rear window wiper and washer switch....2-41
Reduction gear fluid...............8-10
Remote charge................CH-26
Remote climate control.............4-22
Remote keyless entry function, For Intelligent
Key system....................3-13
Repairing flat tire.................6-4
Repairing tire...................6-6
Reporting safety defects............9-15
Road accident precautions...........EV-8
Roadside assistance program..........6-2
Rollover ......................5-5
S
Safety.......................1-15
Childseatbelts................1-15Reporting safety defects...........9-15
Sceneguide..................EV-22
At home after driving............EV-22
Before driving your vehicle (models with
navigation system).............EV-13
Charging the Li-ion battery.........EV-10
Driving the vehicle.............EV-18
Parking the vehicle.............EV-21
Starting your vehicle............EV-17
Seat adjustment..................1-3
Frontmanualseatadjustment.........1-3
Frontseats...................1-3
Seat belt(s)....................1-15
Child safety..................1-15
Infants.....................1-16
Injured persons................1-11
Larger children................1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage........1-8
Pregnant women...............1-11
Rearcenterseatbelt.............1-14
Seat belt cleaning...............7-6
Seat belt extenders..............1-15
Seat belt hooks................1-14
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-15
Seatbelts....................1-8
Seat belts with pretensioners........1-47
Seatbeltwarninglight............2-19
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-13

Smallchildren.................1-16
Three-pointtype...............1-11
Seat(s) , Seats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-47
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System) , EV system start.....2-38
Servicing climate control............4-15
Shifting......................5-11
Electric shift control system.........5-11
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats.......................1-13
Soft bottle holders................2-52
Solar cell module.................7-3
Speedometer...................2-6
Starting......................5-11
Before starting system............5-10
Jump starting..................6-9
Precautions when starting and driving....5-2
Push starting.................6-12
Status light, Front passenger air bag......1-42
Steering .....................2-46
Heated steering wheel............2-46
Power steering system............5-19
Tilting steering column............3-20
Stoppingthevehicle ...............6-5
Storage......................2-51
Stowing golf bags................2-55
Sun visors....................3-20Supplemental air bag warning labels......1-48
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-48, 2-19
Supplemental restraint system.........1-35
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.....................1-35
Switch ......................2-43
Autolight switch...............2-43
ChargetimerOFFswitch..........2-50
ECO switch..................2-47
Fog light switch................2-45
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2
Headlight switch...............2-43
Power door lock switch............3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-42
Turnsignalswitch ..............2-45
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-49
T
Telematics overview...............9-15
Temperature....................2-7
Li-ion battery temperature gauge.......2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
traction motor start...............2-38
Tilt steering column...............3-20
Tire........................2-17Low tire pressure warning light.......2-17
Tires........................6-3
Flat tire.....................6-3
Low tire pressure warning system......5-2
Tire and Loading information label . . .8-27, 9-9
Tirechains ..................8-31
Tire dressing..................7-4
Tirepressure.................8-28
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)..................5-2,6-3
Tire rotation..................8-32
Types of tires.................8-30
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-14
Wheels and tires...............8-26
Wheel/tire size.................9-6
Tools.......................6-12
Top........................1-21
Tether strap child restraints.........1-21
Towing......................9-13
Flattowing ..................9-13
Towing a trailer................9-13
Tow truck towing...............6-13
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system.....5-2
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system......6-3
Traction motor...................9-8
Traction motor serial number.........9-8
Trailer towing...................9-13
Transceiver, HomeLink® Universal.......2-59

Transceiver..................2-59
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)...........3-13
Tricklecharge.................CH-11
Trip computer..................2-28
Turnsignalswitch................2-45
Type of charge and how to charge the Li-ion
battery......................CH-5
U
Underbody cleaning................7-3
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-14
Unplugged status...............CH-26
V
Vanity mirror...................3-21
Vehicle.......................9-6
Dimensionsandweights ...........9-6
Identification number (VIN)..........9-7
Loading information.............9-10
Recovery (freeing stuck vehicle).......6-14
Security system................2-37
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-49
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . . .5-23Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light......................2-20
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light........................2-20
Vehicle information display...........2-23
Vehicle security system.............2-37
Vents........................4-6
W
Warning......................6-2
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2
Indicators for operation...........2-24
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) . .5-2,
6-3
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-13
Warning information displays........2-33
Warning lights................2-14
Warningandindicatorlights ..........0-11
Warning information displays..........2-33
Warninglabels,Airbagwarninglabels ....1-48
Warninglight...................1-48
Airbagwarninglight .........1-48,2-19
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light......................2-15
BRAKE system warning light (yellow)....2-15
BRAKE warning light (red)..........2-16Low tire pressure warning light.......2-17
Seatbeltwarninglight............2-19
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light......................2-20
Washerswitch..................2-41
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . .2-41
Windshieldwiperandwasherswitch....2-39
Washing......................7-2
Waxing.......................7-2
Weights(Seedimensionsandweights).....9-6
Wheels and tires.................8-26
Careofwheels.................7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels.......7-3
Wheel/tire size...................9-6
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country.................9-7
Window(s).....................7-3
Cleaning....................7-3
Powerwindows................2-55
Windowwasherfluid ..............8-11
Windshield wiper and washer switch.....2-39
Wiper.......................8-13
Pulling up the wiper arm...........8-13
Rear window wiper and washer switch . .2-41
Rear window wiper blade..........8-15
Windshieldwiperandwasherswitch....2-39
Wiperblades .............8-13,8-14