air conditioning NISSAN LEAF 2016 1.G Owners Manual

Operating the climate control system
before driving
The vehicle heating and air conditioning system
can be turned on via remote control with an
internet enabled smart phone or personal com-
puter.This allows the interior of the vehicle to be heated
or cooled while the vehicle is charging. This re-
duces the load on the Li-ion battery while the
vehicle is being driven and can help increase the
vehicle driving range. For additional information,
refer to “Remote climate control” in the “Display
screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone
systems” section of this manual.
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SIDE VENTS
Open/close the vents by moving the control to
either direction.
: This symbol indicates that the vents are
closed. Moving the side control to this direction
will close the vents.
: This symbol indicates that the vents are
open. Moving the side control to this direction will
open the vents.
Adjust the air flow direction of the vents by mov-
ing the knob (up/down, left/right) until the desired
position is achieved.
WARNING
• The air conditioning cooling function operates only when the power switch
is in the ON position or when the
READY to drive indicator light is ON.
• Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation
of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
be quickly become high enough to
causes severe or possibly fatal injuries
to people or animals.
• Do not use the recirculation mode for long periods as it may cause the inte-
rior air to become stale and the win-
dows to fog up.
Driver sidePassenger side
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(AUTOMATIC)
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Note
•Odors from inside and outside the vehicle
can build up in the air conditioner unit.
Odor can enter the passenger compart-
ment through the vents.
• When parking, set the heater or air condi-
tioner controls to turn off air recirculation
to allow fresh air into the passenger com-
partment. This should help reduce odors
inside the vehicle. The climate control system (air conditioner and
heater functions) can be operated when the
READY to drive indicator light is illuminated.
However, while charging, the climate control sys-
tem can be used when the power switch is in the
ON position.
The fan, heater and air conditioning can be turned
on manually, using the timer function and using
the remote climate control function.
These functions operate in the following condi-
tions.
Power switch position
LOCK/OFFACCON READY to drive
Fan --Available Available
Heater and air conditioner --Available*1 Available
Timer (Climate Ctrl. Timer) Available*2Available*2- -
Remote control*3 AvailableAvailable- -
*1: The climate control system will only start when charging is being performed. After charging is complete, it will continue to operate if the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment)
is connected.
*2: The EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) must be connected.
*3: Models with navigation system.
Note
• A series of operation sounds may be
heard immediately after climate control
ON/OFF operation. This is not a malfunc-
tion.
• Compressor and motor fan may suddenly
start to operate during charging opera-
tion. This is not a malfunction. •
Condensation forms inside the air condi-
tioning unit when the air conditioner is
running, and is safely discharged under-
neath your vehicle. Traces of water on the
ground are therefore normal. Water may
drop underneath the vehicle when climate
control is operating.
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• Communication becomes unavailable when thevehicle is not used for two weeks or more.
When the power switch is placed in the ON
position, communication with the Nissan Data
Center can be restored.
• Air conditioning is limited to the capacity of the electric power when the charge connector is
connected to the vehicle. Therefore, the tem-
perature may not reach a comfortable level due
to performance of the air conditioning being
limited, if the outside temperature is excessively
high or low, or if the charge connector is con-
nected to a 120-volt outlet.
• If the power switch is in the ON position or the charge connector is disconnected, while the
remote climate control is being operated, re-
mote climate control operation is automatically
stopped and an e-mail is sent.
• If remote climate control operation is started while the vehicle is in normal charge mode, the
climate control operates in climate control pri-
ority mode and charging is continued.
• If remote climate control operation is started and charging is stopped while the vehicle is in
quick charge mode, climate control operation is
also stopped. • If the quick charge connector is connected and
charging is not performed, remote climate con-
trol operation starts using the battery electric
power of the vehicle.
Temperature settings
This procedure sets the temperature of Climate
Ctrl. timer and remote climate control.
1. Press the Zero Emission menu key. Touch “Zero Emission Settings”.
2. Touch “Timer/Remote – Set Climate Temp”.
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3. Set the temperature and the touch “OK”.
Note
•The temperature in the passenger com-
partment may not be comfortable if enter-
ing the vehicle too soon before or too long
after the scheduled time of departure.
• Air conditioning is limited to the capacity
of the electric power when the charge
connector is connected. Therefore, the
temperature may not reach the set tem-
perature due to limitations in air condi-
tioning performance, if ambient tempera-
ture is excessively high or low, or if the
charge connector is connected to a 120-
volt plug outlet. •
The Climate Ctrl. Timer operates the cli-
mate control function so that a comfort-
able temperature is provided in the pas-
senger compartment at the scheduled
time of departure. The climate control is
set to stop at the scheduled time of depar-
ture.
SERVICING CLIMATE CONTROL
The climate control system in your NISSAN is
charged with a refrigerant designed with the en-
vironment in mind. This refrigerant will not harm
the earth’s ozone layer. Special charging equip-
ment and lubricant are required when servicing
your NISSAN climate control. Using improper
refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe dam-
age to your climate control system. For additional
information, refer to “Recommended fluids/
lubricants and capacities” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section.
A NISSAN certified LEAF dealer will be able to
service your environmentally friendly climate con-
trol system.
RADIO
Push the power switch to the ACC or ON posi-
tion and press the radio band select button to
turn on the radio. If you listen to the radio while
the READY to drive indicator light is off, the
power switch should be pushed to the ACC
position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains and other external influ-
ences. Intermittent changes in reception quality
normally are caused by these external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle
may influence radio reception quality.
Radio reception
Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance ra-
dio reception. These circuits are designed to
extend reception range, and to enhance the qual-
ity of that reception.
However, there are some general characteristics
of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect
radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even
AUDIO SYSTEM (MODELS WITHOUT
NAVIGATION SYSTEM)
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9 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities.....9-2
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations .................... .9-4
Specifications ........................ .9-5
Charging system .................... .9-5
Motor ........................... .9-6
Wheels and tires .................... .9-6
Dimensions and weights ................ .9-6
When traveling or registering in another country .....9-7
Vehicle identification .................... .9-7
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate .......9-7
Vehicle identification number (chassis number). . . .9-7
Traction motor serial number ..............9-8
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S certification label ........9-9
Emission control information label ...........9-9
Tire and Loading Information label ...........9-9
Air conditioner specification label ...........9-10
Installing front license plate ................9-10Vehicle loading information
.................9-11
Terms .......................... .9-11
Vehicle load capacity ................. .9-11
Loading tips ...................... .9-13
Measurement of weights ................9-13
Towing a trailer ....................... .9-14
Flat towing ......................... .9-14
Uniform tire quality grading .................9-14
Treadwear ....................... .9-14
Traction AA, A, B and C ................9-15
Temperature A, B and C ................9-15
Reporting safety defects ................. .9-15
Telematics overview
(models with navigation system) .............9-16
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...............9-18
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information. . .9-19
Charging information ................... .9-20
Cold tire pressures .................... .9-22

Capacity (approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — • HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner
specification label” in this section of the manual.
See a NISSAN dealer for service
Air conditioning system lubricants ———• With heater pump use NISSAN A/C System Oil ND-
OIL11 or equivalent.
• Without heater pump use NISSAN A/C System Oil AE10 or equivalent.
See a NISSAN dealer for service
Windshield washer fluid (US) 5/8 gal 1/2 gal 2.5 L• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate
Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid or equivalent
Windshield washer fluid (Canada) 1–1/4 gal 1 gal 4.5 L• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate
Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid or equivalent
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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioning system in your NISSAN
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant, HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil, com-
pressor oil ND-OIL11 or the equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
cause severe damage to the air condi-
tioning system and will require the re-
placement of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant, HFC-134a (R-134a) , in your
NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the
earth’s atmosphere, certain governmental regu-
lations require the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air conditioning
system service. A NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
has the trained technicians and equipment
needed to recover and recycle your air condition-
ing system refrigerant.
Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer when
servicing your air conditioning system.
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)........5-22
Advanced air bag system ...........1-44
Air bag system .................1-44
Advanced air bag system ..........1-44
Front passenger air bag and status light. .1-45
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ........1-51
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ........1-51
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-54
Airbagwarninglight...........1-54,2-19
Air conditioner .................9-10
Air conditioner specification label .....9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .........9-4
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(refer to, vehicle security system) .......2-37
Alcohol, drugs and driving ............5-7
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-22
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light .......................2-14
Appearance care .................7-2
Exterior appearance care ...........7-2
Interior appearance care ...........7-4
Audible reminders ...............2-21
Autolight system ................2-42 Automatic.....................3-6
Door locks ...................3-6
Automatic climate control
(models with Navigation System) .......4-33
Automatic climate control
(models without Navigation System) .....4-26
Avoiding collision and rollover ..........5-5
B
Battery......................8-12
12-volt battery ................8-12
Battery saver system ............2-44
Intelligent Key battery ............8-20
Li-ion battery .................EV-2
Li-ion battery temperature gauge ......2-6
Before starting system .............5-11
Boosterseats..................1-35
Brake ......................5-15 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-22
Brakefluid..................8-10
Brakes....................8-16
Brake system ................5-20
BRAKE system warning light (yellow) . . .2-14
BRAKE warning light (red) .........2-15
BRAKE system warning light (yellow) .....2-14
BRAKE warning light (red) ...........2-15
Bulb replacement ................8-22
C
Ceiling light...................2-58
Charge .....................2-50
Charge timer OFF switch ..........2-50
Charge connector lock switch .........2-49
Charge port lid switch .............2-49
Charging ....................3-19
Chargeportlid................3-19
Charging related indicator light .....CH-27
Chargingtimer ..............CH-21
Normalcharge ...............CH-9
Precautions on charging ..........CH-2
Quickcharge...............CH-15
Specifications .................9-5
Trickle charge ...............CH-11
Charging methods ..............CH-21
Charging related indicator light .......CH-27
Charging related remote function ......CH-26
Charging status indicator light .......CH-27
Charging timer ................CH-21
Charging troubleshooting guide .......CH-32
Checking ....................2-13
Checkingbulbs...............2-13
Checking coolant level ............8-9
Child restraints .................1-18
Boosterseats................1-35
Precautions on child restraints .......1-18