navigation system NISSAN LEAF 2016 1.G Owner's Manual

NOTE:
•Establishing the NissanConnectSMEV
service is necessary before using this ser-
vice. For additional information, refer to
the LEAF Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.
• To check the Li-ion battery charging status
using an internet enabled smart phone or
personal computer, the following condi-
tions must be met: – The vehicle must be located in a cellu- lar phone coverage area.
– The cellular phone must be located in an area with cellular phone coverage.
– If using a computer, the computer must be connected to the internet.
– Some cellular phones are not compat- ible and cannot be used to check the
Li-ion battery charging status. Please
confirm beforehand. •
Certain remote functions required a com-
patible smart phone, which is not included
with vehicle.
• NissanConnect
SMEV information system
features are included through a subscrip-
tion service which requires owner consent
to activate. The subscription must be ac-
tive to use these features.
• NissanConnect
SMEV communications
may be received at a verified e-mail ad-
dress or by SMS/text messaging-enabled
mobile phone.
• Standard text rates and/or data usage
may apply depending on your carrier.
CHARGING STATUS INDICATOR
LIGHTS
The charging status indicator lights1to3
display the charging status, and are visible from
both inside and outside the vehicle.
CHARGING RELATED INDICATOR
LIGHTS
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1. Side vents (P. 4-22)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-5)
3. Center multi-function control panel— Navigation system (Refer to LEAF Naviga-
tion System Owner’s Manual)
— Without navigation system (P. 4-38)
4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2) 5. Center vents (P. 4-21)
6. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-41)
7. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-38)
8. Glove box (P. 2-51) 9. Front passenger air bag status light, Ap-
proaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system warning light (P. 1-38, 2-14)
10. Auxiliary input jack (P. 4-38)
11. Power outlet (P. 2-50)
12. Heater and air conditioner control (P. 4-22 )
13. iPod® connector/USB connector (P. 4-38)
14. Push-button power switch (P. 5-7)
15. Hood release handle (P. 3-17)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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• Time the vehicle is not moving while the vehicleis in the READY to drive mode and accessories
are on.
Instant ECO driving level
The instant ECO driving level
1is displayed by
the number of bars that increase (more economi-
cal driving) or decrease (less economical driving)
depending on vehicle operation.
Long term ECO driving level
Long term ECO driving is indicated by ECO
TREE symbols. The longer the vehicle is operated
economically, the more segments of the large
ECO TREE symbol
2are displayed. When all of
the segments of the large ECO TREE symbol are
displayed, a small ECO TREE indicator
3is also
displayed, and the large ECO TREE symbol dis-
play is reset. The longer the vehicle is operated
economically, the more small ECO TREE sym-
bols are displayed. The ECO TREE symbols that
were illuminated while driving will turn off when
the vehicle power is turned off. The ECO TREE
symbols are stored in the navigation system to
show long term efficient vehicle operation.
To increase the ECO driving level and for infor-
mation about driving the vehicle efficiently, refer
to “Improve driving range” in the “EV overview”
section of this manual.
CLOCK
For models without navigation system:
Adjust the clock on the setting screen of the
vehicle information display. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Settings” in this section.
If the power supply (12-volt battery) is discon-
nected, the clock will not indicate the correct
time. Readjust the time. For models with navigation system:
This clock is synchronized with the clock dis-
played on the navigation system screen. For ad-
ditional information, refer to the LEAF Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.
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12. Remove charge connector
warning
This warning appears when the power switch is
in the ACC or ON position and if the power
switch is pushed to the READY to drive position
with the brake pedal depressed, while the charge
connector is inserted to the vehicle. Remove the
charge connector.
13. Electric shift control system
warning
This message appears if there is a malfunction in
the electric shift control system.
This message appears when the parking brake is
not applied, even after the vehicle has been
parked. The master warning light (red) also illu-
minates and the chime sounds.
If the power switch cannot be placed in the OFF
position, apply the parking brake and then place
the power switch in the OFF position.
Apply parking brake. The message in the vehicle
information display turns off and the chime stops.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer.
14. Shift control system (T/M) warning
This warning appears if there is a malfunction in
the electric shift control system but operation of
the electric shift control is still possible. The mas-
ter warning (yellow) light also illuminates and the
chime sounds. When this occurs, check the shift
position indicator by the shift lever or vehicle
information display in the meter to make sure that
shifting has been performed properly. Contact a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
15. Shift position warning
This warning appears if the system cannot detect
the shift position. Make sure the vehicle is placed
in a position properly.
The master warning light (yellow) also illuminates
and the chime sounds. Check the shift position of
the vehicle.
16. Li-ion battery low charge warning
This indicator appears when the Li-ion battery is
getting low. The low battery charge warning light
and the master warning light (yellow) also illumi-
nate. Charge the Li-ion battery as soon as pos-
sible. The [i] symbol is shown on the vehicle
information display, this indicates that further in-formation is available on the navigation display
(models with navigation system) . Check the navi-
gation display (models with navigation system)
for further information and instructions.
17. Power limitation warning
This display appears when the Li-ion battery ca-
pacity is getting too low to move the vehicle or if
there is any reason to limit traction power (Li-ion
battery low or high temperature etc.) . The power
limitation indicator light and the master warning
light (yellow) also illuminate. The [i] symbol is
shown on the vehicle information display. This
indicates that further information is available on
the navigation display (models with navigation
system) . Check the navigation display (models
with navigation system) for further information
and instructions.
18. DC/DC converter warning
This warning appears if the DC/DC converter
system is not functioning properly. The 12-volt
battery charge warning (red) light and the master
warning light also illuminate. Stop the vehicle in a
safe location and contact a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer.
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WARNING INFORMATION DISPLAYS
Low battery warning
When the low battery charge warning light
and the master warning light (yellow)illu-
minate, the system displays a message on the
navigation screen that warns the driver that the
Li-ion battery power level is low.
1. The notification is displayed on the upper leftside of the STATUS screen. Touch [Show] to
display the screen showing detailed
information. 2. The system displays a message screen and
announces the contents of the message to
warn that the Li-ion battery power level is low.
Check the message displayed on the screen.
Touch [Nearby Stations] to search all charg-
ing stations that are located around the cur-
rent vehicle position.
3. Touch [BACK] or push the MAPbutton to
return to the vehicle location screen.
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NOTE:
•The low battery warning can be set to off.
Refer to LEAF Electric Vehicle Information
System Owner’s Manual.
• When the battery power level is low, the
system automatically obtains charging
station information.
Limited power warning
When the Li-ion battery power level is extremely
low or the Li-ion battery malfunctions, the power
limitation indicator
and the master warning
light (yellow)
illuminate in the meter and the
system displays a message on the navigation
screen in order to inform the driver that power
output is restricted. 1. The notification is displayed on the upper left
side of the screen. Touch [Show] to display
the screen showing detailed information. 2. The system displays a message screen and
announces 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.
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The autolight system can turn on the headlights
automatically when it is dark and turn off the
headlights when it is light.
For US models: The headlights will also be turned
on automatically at twilight or in rainy weather
(when the windshield wiper is operated continu-
ously) .
If the power switch is placed in the OFF position
and one of the doors is opened and this condition
continues, the headlights remain on for 45 sec-
onds.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you push the power switch to OFF
and open any door then close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic head-
lights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to 180
seconds. The factory default setting is 45 sec-
onds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting, refer to
the LEAF Navigation System Owner’s Manual
(models with navigation system) .Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
1located on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor con-
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the photo
sensor reacts as if it is dark and the head-
lights will illuminate.Headlight beam select
1To select the low beam, have the lever in
the neutral position as shown and rotate
the switch to the desired position. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Headlight
switch” in this section.
2To select the high beam, push the lever for-
ward while the switch is in the
posi-
tion. The high beams will come on and the
high beam indicator (blue)
will illumi-
nate. Pull it back to return to the low beam.
3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the head-
light switch is in the OFF position.
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• Turning the driver’s door key cylinder, once to-wards the rear of the vehicle
2, will unlock the
driver’s door. After returning the key to the neu-
tral position, turning it towards the rear again
within five seconds will unlock all doors and the
rear hatch.
• For models equipped with navigation, you can switch the lock system to the mode that allows
you to open all the doors when the key is turned
once. For additional information, refer to the
LEAF Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB
To lock the door without the key, move the inside
lock knob to the lock position
1then close the
door.
To unlock, move the inside lock knob to the
unlock position
2.
When the front door is locked, pulling the front
door handle will unlock the front door.
When locking the door without a key, be
sure not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
Operating the power door lock switch will lock or
unlock all the doors. The switches are located on
the driver’s and front passenger’s door armrests.
To lock the doors, push the power door lock
switch to the lock position
1with the driver’s or
front passenger’s door open, then close the door.
When locking the door this way, be sure not
to leave the key inside the vehicle.
To unlock the doors, push the power door lock
switch to the unlock position
2.
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Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch is moved to the
lock position while any door is open, all doors will
unlock automatically and a chime will sound after
the door is closed.
This function help to prevent the Intelligent Key
from being accidentally locked inside the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
• All doors lock automatically when the vehiclespeed reaches 15 mph (24 km/h) .
• All doors unlock automatically when the power switch is placed in the OFF position.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety rear door locks help prevent the rear
doors from being opened accidentally, especially
when small children are in the vehicle.
When the levers are in the lock position
1,
the rear doors can be opened only from the
outside.
To disengage, move the levers to the unlock
position
2.
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.
• The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and
communication systems. Do not oper-
ate the Intelligent Key while on an air-
plane. Make sure the buttons are not
operated unintentionally when the unit
is stored during a flight.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all the
door and the rear hatch locks by using the remote
control function or pushing the request switch on
the vehicle without taking the key out from a
pocket or purse. The operating environment
and/or conditions may affect the Intelligent Key
system operation.
Be sure to read the following items before using
the Intelligent Key system.
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® SYSTEM
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HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY FUNCTION
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.
• The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and
communication systems. Do not oper-
ate the Intelligent Key while on an air-
plane. Make sure the buttons are not
operated unintentionally when the unit
is stored during a flight.
CAUTION
• Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which contains electrical components, to
come into contact with water or salt
water. This could affect the system
function.
• Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
• Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply against another object.
• Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
• Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet,
immediately wipe until it is completely
dry.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 140°F (60°C) .
• Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a key holder that contains a magnet.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key near equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment,
personal computers or cellular phone. The remote keyless entry function can operate all
door locks using the remote keyless entry func-
tion of the Intelligent Key. The remote keyless
entry function can operate at a distance of ap-
proximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The
operating distance depends upon the conditions
around the vehicle.
The remote keyless entry function will not oper-
ate:
• When the Intelligent Key is not within the opera-
tional range.
• When the doors are open or not closed securely.
• When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.
CAUTION
When locking the doors using the Intelli-
gent Key, be sure not to leave the key in
the vehicle.
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