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•When only the charging timer end time is
set, the system automatically stops charg-
ing when the Li-ion battery charges to a
full charge. Charging may stop before the
scheduled end time.
• If charging timer and the Climate Ctrl.
Timer are operating at the same time due
to an overlap of the timer settings, you can
prioritize which function receives electri-
cal power first. For additional information,
refer to “Leaf Navigation System Owner’s
Manual”.
• When charging is set as the first priority,
the Climate Ctrl. Timer does not start until
10 segments (80%) of the Li-ion battery
available charge gauge are illuminated.
• Even when the climate control is set as the
first priority, the climate control system
will be turned off when the electric de-
mands of the climate control system is
more than can be provided to the Li-ion
battery for charging.
• Some charging stations used to perform
normal charge are equipped with timer
functions. If the charger timer function
and the vehicle timer are both set, and the
two timers are not set to operate at the same time, it is possible that the charger
will snot start or the battery will not be
charged to the level expected.
• If the Li-ion battery warmer (if so
equipped) is operating while the Climate
Ctrl. Timer or Remote Climate Control is
being used, performance of the Climate
Control will be reduced.
• The Li-ion battery may not charge to the
expected level using the Charging Timer
when a Start time and End time are set
while the Li-ion battery warmer (if so
equipped) operates.
• Set only the Charging Timer End time
when charging in cold weather. The ve-
hicle automatically determines when to
start charging to fully charge the Li-ion
battery, even if the Li-ion battery warmer
(if so equipped) operates. Charging ends
before the set End time if the Li-ion bat-
tery is fully charged.
• The 12–volt battery can become dis-
charged if the charging timer is operated
repeatedly between the Li-ion battery
charges when the vehicle is not used for
an extended period of time. •
Charging timer is performed according to
the current time setting on the bottom left
of the display. When setting the charging
timer function, be sure to check that the
current time displayed is correct.
• To turn off the charging timer function,
touch ON on the timer charge setting
screen until the indicator lights are turned
off. Touch SAVE to apply the change. If the
settings shown on the screen are correct,
touch OK. After this operation has been
performed, the indicator disappears and
the charging timer function is turned off.
The start and stop time settings are not
deleted, even if the charging timer func-
tion is turned off.
• If the day of the week is not selected on
the timer charge setting screen, the charg-
ing timer will not operate on that day. The
system will wait until the net set charging
time to perform charging.
CH-22Charging

Timer Charge setting screen:
Two different timer settings can be registered
(one on the left side and another on the right side
of the screen) .
1. Touch to turn on/of the timer. The indicatorlight will turn on when the timer setting is
turned on.
2. Indicates start/end time of the scheduled timer charge.
3. Touch corresponding keys to adjust the time setting.
• -: Touch or touch and hold to decrease the time. • +: Touch or touch and hold to increase the
time.
• x: Touch to delete the numbers entered in the corresponding column.
4. Touch the keys to set the days of the week you wish to start charging.
5. Touch to save the settings.Without navigation system
Note
• For the charging timer of models without
navigation system, it allows only the time
that the charging is to STOP to be set and
does not allow the charge START time to
be set. Set the charging end time. The
vehicle automatically calculates when to
start charging based on the condition of
the power source and the estimated time
required for charging to a full level.
ChargingCH-23

SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Charging cannot be per-
formed. The vehicle power switch is in the ON position. Before charging, place the vehicle power switch in the OFF position.
Both the normal charge connector and the quick
charge (if so equipped) connector are connected
at the same time.
The normal charge connector and the quick charge connector cannot be connected at the same time.
The Li-ion battery is already charged to the charge
amount that has been set. Charging can not be performed if the Li-ion battery is already fully charged to the charge amount that
has been set. Charging automatically turns off if the Li-ion battery is charged to the charge amount that
has been set.
The temperature of the Li-ion battery is too hot or
cold to charge. Confirm the Li-ion battery temperature by checking the Li-ion battery temperature gauge. If the gauge
indicates the Li-ion battery is too hot (red zone) or too cold (blue zone) , charging is not possible. Allow
the Li-ion battery to cool or warm up before charging. For additional information, refer to “Li-ion battery
temperature gauge” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual.
The 12-volt battery is discharged. The Li-ion battery can be charged if the vehicle electrical systems can not be turned on. If the 12-volt
battery is discharged, charge or jump start the 12-volt battery. For additional information, refer to “Jump
starting” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual.
The vehicle has a malfunction. The vehicle or charger may have a malfunction. Confirm if the warning light on the meter is illumi-
nated. Confirm if the indicator on the charger is indicating a malfunction. If a warning is displayed,
stop charging and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
Normal charge cannot be performed. There is no electrical power coming from the
outlet.
Confirm that there has not been a power failure. Make sure the breaker is on. If an outlet with a timer
device installed is used, power will only be available at the time set by the timer.
The charge connector is not connected cor-
rectly. Confirm the charge connector is connected correctly.
Immediate charge cannot be
performed. Charging timer has been set. Turn off the charging timer. For additional information, refer to “Charging timer” in this section.
Charging does not start because the charge
amount has been set to 80% and the Li-ion bat-
tery is already charged to more than 80%.
When the long life mode (80% charge) is set, the Li-ion battery cannot be charged more than 80%.
Confirm the charge percentage and if you need to charge the Li-ion battery more, change to the
desired charge setting.
CHARGING TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
CH-32Charging

SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Normal charge stops in the
middle of charging. There is no power coming from the outlet. There may have been a electrical power failure, or the breaker may have failed. Charging will resume
when the power source is reset.
The charge cable has been disconnected. Check that the charge cable has not been disconnected.
Both the normal charge connector and the quick
charge connector were connected at the same
time. If the normal charge connector and the quick charge connector are connected at the same time,
charging will be stopped.
Charging timer end time has been reached. When charging timer is set and the charge end time is reached, charging will be stopped, even if the Li-ion battery is not fully charged.
The temperature of the Li-ion battery is too hot
or too cold to charge. Confirm the Li-ion battery temperature by checking the Li-ion battery temperature gauge. If the
gauge indicates the Li-ion battery is too hot (red zone) or too cold (blue zone) , charging is not pos-
sible. Allow the Li-ion battery to cool or warm up before charging. For additional information, refer to
“Li-ion battery temperature gauge” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual.
Quick charge cannot be per- formed. Incorrect charge connector connection, not fully
inserted or may not be locked.
Check that the charge connector is connected correctly and that it is locked.
The self-diagnostic function of the quick charge
device returns a negative result. There is a possibility that the vehicle has a malfunction. Stop charging and contact a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer.
Charging does not start because the charge
amount has been set to 80% and the Li-ion battery
is already charged to more than 80%. When the long life mode (80% charge) is set, the Li-ion battery cannot be charged more than 80%.
Confirm the charge percentage and if you need to charge the Li-ion battery more, change to the desired
charge setting.
The power switch of the quick charger is off. Check the power switch of the quick charger.
Quick charge stops in the middle of charging. Charging is stopped by the quick charge timer. Charging will stop depending on the timer function setting of the quick charge device. If you need to
charge the Li-ion battery more, start the charging procedure again.
The maximum time for quick charge is 30–60 minutes. If you need to charge the Li-ion battery for longer
than this, start the charging procedure again.
The power supply for the quick charger is off. Check whether the power supply for the quick charger is off.
CH-34Charging

If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air
bag system, the supplemental air bag warning
light
, located in the meter and gauges area
of the instrument panel, will blink. Have the sys-
tem checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
Normal operation
In order for the occupant classification sensor
system to classify the front passenger based on
weight, please follow the precautions and steps
outlined below:
Precautions
• Make sure that there are no objects weighing over 2.2 lbs (1kg) hanging on the seat or placed
in the seatback pocket.
• Make sure that a child restraint or other object is not pressing against the rear of the seatback.
• Make sure that the rear passenger is not push- ing or pulling on the back of the front passenger
seat.
• Make sure that the front passenger seat or seatback is not forced back against an object
on the seat or floor behind it.
• Make sure that there is no object placed under the front passenger seat. Steps
1. Adjust the seat as outlined in the “Seats”
section of this manual. Sit upright, leaning
against the seatback, and centered on the
seat cushion with your feet comfortably ex-
tended to the floor.
2. Make sure there are no objects on your lap.
3. Fasten the seat belt as outlined in the “Seat belts” section of this manual.
4. Remain in this position for 30 seconds allow- ing the system to classify the front passenger
before the vehicle is put into motion.
5. Ensure proper classification by checking the front passenger air bag status light.
NOTE:
This vehicle’s occupant classification sen-
sor system locks the classification during
driving so it is important that you confirm
that the front passenger is properly classi-
fied prior to driving. Also, the occupant
classification sensor system may recalcu-
late the weight of the occupant when the
vehicle comes to a stop (i.e. stop light, stop
sign, etc.) , so front passenger seat occu-
pants should continue to remain seated as
outlined above.
Troubleshooting
If you think the front passenger air bag status light
is incorrect:
1. If the light is ON with no front passenger andno objects on the front passenger seat:
This may be due to the following conditions that
may be interfering with the weight sensors:
• An object weighing over 2.2 lbs (1kg) hang-ing on the seat or placed in the seatback
pocket.
• A child restraint or other object pressing against the rear of the seatback.
• A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger seat.
• Forcing the front seat or seatback against an object on the seat or floor behind it.
• An object placed under the front passenger seat.
• An object placed between the seat cushion and center console or between the seat
cushion and the door.
If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop
when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any
of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle
and wait 1 minute.
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NOTE:
A system check will be performed during
which the front passenger air bag status
light will remain lit for about 7 seconds
initially.
If the light is ON after this, the vehicle should
be checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer as soon as possible.
2. If the light is ON with an adult occupying the front passenger seat:
• Occupant is a small adult — the air bag light is functioning as intended. The front passen-
ger air bag is suppressed.
However, if the occupant is not a small adult,
then this may be due to the following condi-
tions that may be interfering with the weight
sensors:
• Occupant is not sitting upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the
seat cushion with his/her feet comfortably
extended to the floor.
• A child restraint or other object pressing against the rear of the seatback.
• A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger seat. • Forcing the front seat or seatback against an
object on the seat or floor behind it.
• An object placed under the front passenger seat.
• An object placed between the seat cushion and center console or between the seat
cushion and the door.
If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop
when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any
of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle
and wait 1 minute.
NOTE:
A system check will be performed during
which the front passenger air bag status
light will remain lit for about 7 seconds
initially.
If the light is still ON after this, the person
should be advised not to ride in the front
passenger seat and the vehicle should be
checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
as soon as possible
3. If the light is OFF with a small adult, child or child restraint occupying the front passenger
seat. This may be due to the following conditions
that may be interfering with the weight sen-
sors:
• Small adult or child is not sitting upright,
leaning against the seatback, and centered
on the seat cushion with his/her feet comfort-
ably extended to the floor.
• The child restraint is not properly installed, as outlined in the “Child restraints” section of
this manual.
• An object weighting over 2.2 lbs (1kg) hang- ing on the seat or placed in the seatback
pocket.
• A child restraint or other object pressing against the rear or the seatback.
• A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the seatback of the front passenger seat.
• Forcing the front seat or seatback against an object on the seat or floor behind it.
• An object placed under the front passenger seat.
• An object placed between the seat cushion and center console.
If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop
when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of
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Headlight warning lightExterior light indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake,
fasten the seat belts and place the power switch
for Leaf to the ON position without starting the
engine. The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on:
,
The following lights (if so equipped) come on
briefly and then turn off:
(yellow) ,,(red) ,,
,,,,,
If any light does not come on or operate in a way
other than described, it may indicate a burned-out
bulb and/or a system malfunction. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
Some indicators and warnings are also displayed
on the vehicle information display. For additional
information, refer to “Vehicle information display”
in this section.
WARNING LIGHTS
12-volt battery charge
warning light
The DC/DC converter converts 400 volt Li-ion
battery voltage to charge the 12-volt battery.
This light illuminates continuously after the bulb is
checked when the power switch is in the ON
position, and turns off when the power switch is
placed in the READY to drive position.
When this warning light illuminates, a chime
sounds and the following warnings are also dis-
played.
• Master warning (red)
• EV system warning light
The following messages also flash on and off on
the vehicle information display.
If the vehicle is being driven; “Stop the vehicle”
and if the vehicle is stopped; “When parked apply parking brake”. When these messages flash, im-
mediately stop the vehicle in a safe location, pull
the parking brake switch and push the P (Park)
position switch on the shift lever to place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position. The warning on
the meter and the chime stops when the parking
brake is operated or the vehicle is in the P (Park)
position. Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer for support.
CAUTION
• The DC/DC converter system may not be functioning properly if the 12-volt
battery charge warning light illumi-
nates continuously when the power
switch is in the READY to drive posi-
tion. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe location and contact a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer.
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cooperative regenerative brake and/or the elec-
tronically driven intelligent brake systems are not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. If the BRAKE
warning light (red) also illuminates, stop the ve-
hicle immediately and contact a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer. For additional information, refer to-
“Brake system” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
WARNING
• Pressing the brake pedal when the power switch position is not in the ON
or READY to drive position and/or low
brake fluid level may increase the
stopping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
• If the brake fluid level is below the minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. • The cooperative regenerative brake
system may not be working properly if
the brake system warning light illumi-
nates when the READY to drive indica-
tor light is ON. If you judge it to be safe,
drive carefully to the nearest service
station for repairs. Otherwise, have
your vehicle towed because driving
could be dangerous.orBRAKE warning
light (red)
When the power switch is placed in the ON
position or in the READY to drive position, the
light remains illuminated for about a few seconds.
If the light illuminates at any other time, it may
indicate that the hydraulic brake system is not
functioning properly. If the BRAKE warning light
illuminates, stop the vehicle immediately and
contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
Parking brake indicator:
When the power switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the parking
brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the power switch is in the ON position, the
light warns of a low brake fluid level. If this warn- ing light illuminates, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light and the brake system warn-
ing light (yellow) also illuminate.
If the light illuminates while the power switch is in
the READY to drive position with the parking
brake not applied, stop the vehicle and perform
the following items.
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is
necessary, add fluid and have the system
checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
For additional information, refer to “Brake
fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by a NISSAN certi-
fied LEAF dealer.
WARNING
• Your brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge
the brake system to be safe, drive care-
fully to the nearest service station for
repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed because driving it could be dan-
gerous.
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When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure to the recommended COLD
tire pressure shown on the Tire and Load-
ing 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 recommended
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 power switch is placed in the ON
position as long as the low tire pressure warning
light remains illuminated.
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in the “Instruments and controls”
section, “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section and
“In case of emergency” section of this manual.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, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
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 or
death. Check the tire pressure for all
four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to
the recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label to turn the low tire pres-
sure warning light OFF. If the light still
illuminates while driving after adjust-
ing the tire pressure, a tire may be flat
or the TPMS may be malfunctioning. If
you have a flat tire, replace it with a
spare tire as soon as possible. If no tire
is flat and all tires are properly inflated,
have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer.
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If the security system is malfunctioning, this light
will remain on while the power switch is in the ON
position. For additional information, refer to “Se-
curity systems” in this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating, thus
alerting that the vehicle is nearing its traction
limits. The road surface may be slippery.
You may feel or hear the system working; this is
normal. The light will blink for a few seconds after
the VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
The indicator light also comes on when you place
the power switch in the ON position.
The light will turn off after approximately 2 sec-
onds if the system is operational. If the light does
not come on, have the system checked by a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
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.
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
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, theoperation will be cancelled or the shift position
will switch to the N (Neutral) position.
For additional information, refer to “Driving the
vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
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 is 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.
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