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NEW SYSTEM FEATURESCARWINGS™/Remote Functions (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) System.................................................................2
Around View
® Monitor (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Shift Control System ........................................................................\
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Heated Seats
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ESSENTIAL INFORMATIONCold Weather Range ........................................................................\
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Parking in Extremely Cold W eather ........................................................................\
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Quick Charge in Cold Weather (if so equipped)........................................................................\
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Li-ion Battery Temperature Gauge........................................................................\
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Li-ion Battery Gauges
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Power Limitation Indicator Light

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Charge Port Lid/Charge Connector Lock Switch
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Li-ion Battery Charging

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy Fill Tire Alert
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Clock Set/Adjustment
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FIRST DRIVE FEATURESNISSAN Intelligent Key® System ........................................................................\
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Rear Hatch Release

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Seat Adjustments

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Outside Mirror Control Switch

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Power Meter

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Electric Vehicle (EV) System Warning Light
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Starting/Stopping the Electric Vehicle (EV) System
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Headlight Control Switch

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Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch
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Automatic Climate Controls

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FM/AM/SiriusXM
® Satellite Radio with CD Player (if so equipped) ............................................... 17
Cruise Control

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USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port/iPod
® Interface .......................................................... 18
SYSTEM GUIDETrip Computer ........................................................................\
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Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System ........................................................................\
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System Operating T ips ........................................................................\
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Bluetooth® System without Navigation (if so equipped) .................................................................... 20
Bluetooth® System with Navigation (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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ext Messaging (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Navigation System (if so equipped)
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HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information and system operation limitations.
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A cellular telephone should not be used for any purpose while driving so\
full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
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Always wear your seat belt.
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Supplement
al air bags do not replace proper seat belt usage.
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Children 12 and under should always ride in the rear seat properly secur\
ed in c

hild restraints or seat belts
according to their age and weight.
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Do not drink and drive.
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or more information, refer to the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (se\
ction 1)”,
“Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems (section 4)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your
Owner’s Manual and the “Bluetooth
® hands-free phone system (section 7)” and the “Audio systems (section 4)” of
your Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
Additional information about your vehicle is also available in your Owne\
r’s Manual, Navigation System
Owner’s Manual and at www.nissanusa.com.
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AROUND VIEW® MONITOR
(if so equipped)
With the ignition switch in the ON position, the
Around View® Monitor is activated by pressing
the CAMERA button
1, located on the
navigation unit, or by moving the shift lever to the
R (REVERSE) position. The monitor displays various views of the position
of the vehicle.
When the vehicle is in the P (PARK), N (NEUTRAL) or D (DRIVE) position and the CAMERA button
1 is pressed, the following views will display in order:
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NEW SYSTEM FEATURES
APPROACHING VEHICLE SOUND FOR PEDESTRIANS
(VSP) SYSTEM
The VSP system helps alert pedestrians to the presence of the vehicle when it \
is being
driven at a low speed.
When the vehicle starts to move, it produces a sound. The sound stops when the vehicle speed reaches approximately 19 mph (30 km/h) while accelerating.
For more information, refer to the “EV overview (section EV)” of your Owner’s Manual.
CARWINGS™/REMOTE FUNCTIONS* (if so equipped)
Vehicle telematic capabilities enable you to perform remote functions fro\
m a compatible
internet-enabled smart phone or personal computer such as:
Battery status – T he status of the battery can be checked even if you are not in the vehicle.
Unplugged status and charging status – A notification e-mail and/or text message can be
sent if the charge connector is not connected or if battery charging is stopped mid-charge.
Remote charge and remote climate control – Start battery charging or set a time to turn on your climate controls.
Li-ion battery warmer st atus - When the ambient temperature is low, the Li-ion battery
warmer operates automatically and an e-mail notification will be sent \
to remind you of
connecting your vehicle to a charging station.
POIs powered by Google™ - Allows you to search from locations near your vehicle’s current location, near a plotted destination, near the map’s scroll position or near a
searched city center.
*Remote functions are only available when the following conditions are m\
et: Optional C ARWINGS™ (if so equipped) subscription service has been established. Your vehicle and smart phone are in a compatible cellular phone coverage \
area and your personal computer is
connected to the internet.
For more information, refer to the “Charging (section CH)” of your Owner’s Manual and the “CARWINGS™
(section 5)” and “ LEAF navigation system overview (section IT)” of your Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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NEW SYSTEM FEATURES
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM
This vehicle is equipped with an electric shift control
system, providing smooth and easy shift lever operation.
There are five shift positions for operating the vehicle: P (PARK) , R (REVERSE) ,
N (NEUTRAL) , D (DRIVE) and B-Mode.



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P (P
ARK) – Activated by pressing the
P (PARK) button on the shift lever when the car
has come to a complete stop.



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D (D
RIVE) – For normal driving and is activated by moving the shift lever left and
down. The shift lever will then return to the center position.



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B-Mode
– Engages the regenerative braking system more aggressively when
decelerating, helping to put energy back into the battery pack. To enter B-MODE
the vehicle must be in D (DRIVE) and then move the shift lever to the D (DRIVE)
position again. The shift lever will then return to the center position.
ECO – Consumes less power and helps extend vehicle range.



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W
hile in either D (DRIVE) or B-MODE, ECO can be activated by pressing the ECO
button on the right side of the steering wheel.



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W
hile in ECO, there will be a reduced acceleration response.
For more information, refer to the “EV overview (section EV)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
HEATED SEATS
The front seats and the rear outboard seats can be warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches, located on the center console
1 (front seats) and on the side of the front
passenger seatback 2 (rear seats), can be operated independently of each other.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat, automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as the switch is on.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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• If plugging in the EV SE connector to a power
outlet, attach a string to the control box and
hang it on a hook near the outlet or set it on a
suitable surface
7 off the ground.
To stop charging:



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Press the button 8 on the charge connector
to release the lock and remove the charge
connector from the charge port.
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Close the c

harge port cap and the charge port lid.



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Remove the EV

SE plug from the power outlet,
attach the safety cap to the charge connector and store in the case.
QUICK CHARGE (if so equipped)
Perform a quick charge by connecting the charge connector of a quick charger at a charge station to the vehicle.
It takes approximately 30 minutes to charge the Li-ion battery to 80% when the low battery charge warning light illuminates.
To charge your vehicle:



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Place the power switc
h in the OFF position.



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Open the c
harge port lid by pushing the charge
port lid opener switch located on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering wheel and
unlatch the charge port cap
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Align the groove of the c

harge connector with
the groove of the charge port then insert the
charge connector.



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Grasp the loc

k lever and then lock the charge connector.



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F

ollow the instructions on the quick charge equipment to start charging. When the
equipment is properly installed and ready to charge, a beep sounds twice and the
charging status indicator light will change.
To stop charging:



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F
ollow the instructions on the quick charge equipment.



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Unloc
k the charge connector and remove it from the vehicle.



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After closing the c
harge port cap, close the charge port lid.
For more information, refer to the “EV overview (section EV)” and the “Charging (section CH)”\
of your
Owner’s Manual.
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
WITH EASY FILL TIRE ALERT
A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning message will appear in the vehicle information display
1 and the low tire pressure warning light
2
will illuminate when one or more tires are low in
pressure and air is needed.
When adding air to an under-inflated tire, the
TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert system provides visual and audible signals
to help you inflate the tires to the recommended COLD tire pressure.
To use the Easy Fill Tire Alert system: 1. Apply the parking brake and press the P (PARK) button on the shift lever.

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Place the power switc
h in the ON position. Do not place in the READY to drive mode.



3.

Add air to the underinflated tire, and within a few seconds the hazard\
warning lights

will flash.



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W
hen the designated tire pressure is reached, the horn will beep once and the
hazard warning message lights will stop flashing.



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Repeat this procedure for any additional underinflated tires.
After tire pressures are adjusted, drive the vehicle at speeds above 1 6 mph (25 km/h)
and the warning and indicator light will extinguish.
When the low tire pressure warning light flashes for approximately 1 minute and then remains on, the TPMS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN-certified LEAF dealer.
Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle\
’s operation and the outside temperature. Low outside temperature can lower the temperatu\
re of the
air inside the tire, which can cause a lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause the
low tire pressure warning light to illuminate. If the warning light illuminates, check the tire
pressure in your tires.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Starting and driving (section
5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
CLOCK SET/ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the instrument panel clock 1, use the
Settings menu in the vehicle information display.
The Settings menu 2 is accessed by pressing
the
button
3 on the left side of the
instrument panel.
Press the button
4 to cycle through the
various Settings modes.
This clock is linked to the GPS (if so equipped) through the center display clock.



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W
ithout any adjustments, the correct time will be
displayed based on the vehicle’s current location.



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T
here are also controls in the center display to
compensate for daylight savings time.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls
(section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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ESSE NTIAL I N FOR MATION
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HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
Turn the headlight control switch to the

position 1 to turn on the front parking, side
marker, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.
Turn the switch to the
position
2 to turn on
the headlights.
AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The autolight system will automatically turn the headlights on when it is\
dark and off when it is light. The system will keep the headlights on for a period of time after you
turn the ignition off and all doors are closed.
To activate the autolight system, turn the headlight control switch to the AUTO
position
3 then turn the ignition switch to ON. To deactivate the autolight system,
turn the headlight control switch to the OFF, position 1 or
position
2.
HIGH BEAM SELECT
Push the headlight control switc h forward
4 to
select the high beam function. The blue indicator
light illuminates in the instrument panel. Pull the
headlight switch back to the original position to
select the low beam. The blue indicator light
will extinguish.
STARTING/STOPPING THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) SYSTEM
It is important to make sure the NISSAN Intelligent
Key® is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).
Confirm the parking brake is applied and press
the
P (PARK) button on the shift lever to place it
in the P (PARK) position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Push the power switc h to start the EV system.
Check that the READY to drive indicator light

1 illuminates and the start up sound is audible.
Check the Li-ion battery level and the estimated
driving range shown on the meter.
TURNING THE EV SYSTEM OFF
Press the P (P ARK) button on the shift lever to
place it in the P (PARK) position.
Apply the parking brake.
Push the power switc h to the OFF position.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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FM/AM/SiriusXM®* SATELLITE RADIO
with CD PLAYER
(if so equipped)
1 P OWER BUTTON
Press the
button
to turn the audio
system on or off.
2 V OLUME BUTTON Press the volume

control button up
to increase
or down
to
decrease the volume.
3 TU NE/SEEK/CH BUTTON To manually tune the radio, press the TUNE/SEEK/CH
button up or down .
To scan quickly and stop at the previous or next broadcast station, press the

TUNE/SEEK/CH button for more than 1.5 seconds.
For satellite radio, press the TUNE/SEEK/CH button to switch to the first channel
of the previous or next category.
To change tracks on a CD, press the TUNE/SEEK/CH button.
To fast forward or rewind a track on a CD, press and hold the
TUNE/SEEK/CH button.
4 PRESET STATION/CHANNEL KEYS Twelve stations can be set for the FM band, 6 for the AM band and 18 for

satellite radio.
To store a station in a preset, you must first select a radio band by pressing the FM•AM button
5 or
XM button 6, then tune to the desired FM, AM or satellite
radio station.
Now, select and hold the desired preset key (1-6) to store the selected station
in memory.
To retrieve a previously set station, select the radio band where it was stored. Then select the corresponding preset key (1-6).
7 OPE N/TILT BUTTON
To insert a CD, press the OPEN/TILT button and the monitor will open. Insert a CD
into the slot with the label side facing up.
To close the monitor, press the OPEN/TILT button again.
8 ZER O EMISSION BUTTON Press the
ZER O EMISSION button to display a menu screen where several electric
vehicle driving functions can be set.
*SiriusXM ®
Satellite Radio is only available on vehicles equipped with an optional s\
atellite radio subscription service.
For more information, refer to the “Getting started (section 1)” and “Audio system (section 4)” of your Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.
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