turn signal NISSAN LEAF 2016 1.G Owners Manual

1. Charge port lid—Charging lid switch (P. 3-19)
—Front camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-11)
2. Hood (P. 3-17)
3. Headlight and turn signal lights — Switch operation (P. 2-42)
— Bulb replacement (P. 8-22) 4. Wiper and washer switch
— Switch operation (P. 2-38)
— Blade replacement (P. 8-13)
— Windshield-washer fluid (P. 8-11)
5. Outside mirrors —Switch operation (P. 3-23)
— Side camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-11) 6. Power windows (P. 2-55)
7. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-4)
8. Doors
— Keys (P. 3-2)
— Door locks (P. 3-4)
— NISSAN Intelligent Key® system (P. 3-6)
— Security system (P. 2-35)
9. Tires — Wheels and tires (P. 8-27, 9-6)
— Flat tire (P. 6-3)
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(P. 2-16, 5-2)
10. Fog lights (if so equipped) — Switch operation (P. 2-45)
— Bulb replacement (P. 8-22)
11. License plate installation (P. 9-10)
EXTERIOR FRONT
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1. TRIP switch for twin trip odometer (P. 2-5)
2. Trip computer switch (P. 2-22)
3. Instrument brightness control switch(P. 2-41)
4. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch — Headlight (P. 2-42)
— Turn signal light (P. 2-42)
— Fog light (if so equipped) (P. 2-45)
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) — Audio control (P. 4-56)
— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
control (P. 4-59)
6. Steering wheel — Power steering system (P. 5-19)
— Horn (P. 2-46)
— Driver’s supplemental air bag (P. 1-38)
7. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-38)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches (P. 5-16)
— ECO switch (P. 2-47)
9. Console box (P. 2-51)
10. Shift lever (P. 5-12)
11. Front heated seat switch (P. 2-47)
12. Tilting steering wheel lever (P. 3-21)
13. Charge port lid switch (P. 3-19)
14. Charge connector lock switch (P. CH-5)
15. Charge timer OFF switch (P. 2-50)
COCKPIT
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This vehicle is equipped with an upper display
and a lower display.
1. Master warning lights (P. 2-18)
2. ECO indicator (P. 2-10)
3. Speedometer (P. 2-6)
4. Clock (P. 2-11)
5. Outside air temperature (P. 2-10)
6. Turn signal/Hazard indicator light (P. 2-21)
7. Li-ion battery capacity level gauge (P. 2-10)
8. Li-ion battery available charge gauge(P. 2-9)
9. Driving range (P. 2-8)
10. Vehicle information display (P. 2-22)
11. READY to drive indicator light (P. 2-20)
12. ECO mode indicator light —ECO switch (P. 2-47)
— Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-6)
— Trip computer (P. 2-27)
— Shift “P” warning (P. 2-26)
— Indicator for timer (P. 2-35)
13. Power meter (P. 2-7)
14. Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-12)
15. Li-ion battery temperature gauge (P. 2-6)
METERS AND GAUGES
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Indica-tor
light Name
Page
Plug-in indicator light 2-20
Power limitation indica-
tor light 2-20
READY to drive indica-
tor light2-20
Security indicator light 2-20
Slip indicator light 2-21
Turn signal/hazard indi-
cator lights2-21
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator
light2-21
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit............................ .2-3
Instrument panel ....................... .2-4
Meters and gauges ..................... .2-5
Speedometer and odometer ...............2-6
Li-ion battery temperature gauge ............2-6
Power meter ....................... .2-7
Driving range ....................... .2-8
Li-ion battery available charge gauge .........2-9
Li-ion battery capacity level gauge ..........2-10
Outside air temperature ................2-10
ECO indicator ..................... .2-10
Clock .......................... .2-11
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .......................... .2-12
Checking Lights .................... .2-13
Warning lights ..................... .2-13
Indicator lights ..................... .2-19
Audible reminders ................... .2-21
Vehicle information display .................2-22
Indicators for operation ................ .2-23
Trip computer ..................... .2-27
Warning information displays .............2-32
Indicators for maintenance ...............2-34
Indicator for timer ................... .2-35Security systems
..................... .2-35
Vehicle security system ................ .2-36
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-37
Wiper and washer switch .................2-38
Washer operation ................... .2-39
Rear wiper operation ................. .2-40
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch ...................... .2-41
Instrument brightness control ...............2-41
Headlight and turn signal switch .............2-42
Headlight switch .................... .2-42
Turn signal switch ................... .2-44
Fog
light switch (if so equipped) .............2-45
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) .....2-45
Horn ............................. .2-46
ECO switch ........................ .2-47
Heated seat switch .................... .2-47
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......2-48
Charge port lid switch .................. .2-49
Charge connector lock switch ...............2-49
Charge timer OFF switch .................2-50
Power outlet ........................ .2-50
Storage ........................... .2-51
Cup holders ...................... .2-51
Storage tray ...................... .2-51

1. TRIP switch for twin trip odometer (P. 2-5)
2. Trip computer switch (P. 2-22)
3. Instrument brightness control switch(P. 2-41)
4. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch — Headlight (P. 2-42)
— Turn signal light (P. 2-42) — Fog light (if so equipped) (P. 2-45)
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) — Audio control (P. 4-56)
— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
control (P. 4-71) 6. Steering wheel
— Power steering system (P. 5-19)
— Horn (P. 2-46)
— Driver’s supplemental air bag (P. 1-38)
7. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-38)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches (P. 5-16)
— ECO button (P. 2-47)
9. Console box (P. 2-51)
10. Shift lever (P. 5-12)
11. Front heated seat switch (P. 2-47)
12. Tilting steering wheel lever (P. 3-21)
13. Charge port lid switch (P. 3-19)
14. Charge connector lock switch (P. CH-5)
15. Charge timer OFF switch (P. 2-50)
16. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P. 2-48)
17. Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-45)
18. Fuse box cover (P. 8-17)
COCKPIT
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This vehicle is equipped with an upper display
and a lower display.
1. Master warning lights (P. 2-18)
2. ECO indicator (P. 2-10)
3. Speedometer (P. 2-6)
4. Clock (P. 2-11)5. Outside air temperature (P. 2-10)
6. Turn signal/Hazard indicator light (P. 2-21)
7. Li-ion battery capacity level gauge (P. 2-10)
8. Li-ion battery available charge gauge
(P. 2-9)
9. Driving range (P. 2-8)
10. Vehicle information display (P. 2-22) 11. READY to drive indicator light (P. 2-20)
12. ECO mode indicator light
—ECO switch (P. 2-47
— Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-6)
— Trip computer (P. 2-27)
— Shift “P” warning (P. 2-26)
— Indicator for timer (P. 2-35)
13. Power meter (P. 2-7)
14. Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-12)
15. Li-ion battery temperature gauge (P. 2-6)
METERS AND GAUGES
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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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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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If the switch1is pushed again, the instrument
lights are turned on to the lowest brightness
setting.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition, the
front parking, tail, license plate, and instru-
ment panel lights come on.
2Rotate the switch to theposition, the
headlights come on and all the other lights
remain on.
Autolight system (if so equipped)
The autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO position
1.
2. Place the power switch in the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to
the OFF,
orposition.
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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