warning NISSAN LEAF 2017 1.G Repair Manual

injuries. Side air bags and curtain air bags do not
provide restraint to the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far as
practical away from the side air bags. Rear seat
passengers should be seated as far away as
practical from the door finishers and side roof
rails. The side air bags and curtain air bags inflate
quickly in order to help protect the occupants in
the outboard seating positions. Because of this,
the force of the side air bags and curtain air bags
inflating can increase the risk of injury if the oc-
cupant is too close to, or is against, these air bag
modules during inflation. The side air bags and
curtain air bags will deflate quickly after the colli-
sion is over.
The side air bags and curtain air bags op-
erate only when the power switch is in the
ON position.
After turning the power switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7 sec-
onds if the systems are operational.
WARNING
• Do not place any objects near the seat- back of the front seats. Also, do not
place any objects (an umbrella, bag,
etc.) between the front door finisher
and the front seat. Such objects may
become dangerous projectiles and
cause injury if a side air bag inflates.
• Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain air bag system compo-
nents will be hot. Do not touch them;
you may severely burn yourself.
• No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of
the side air bag and curtain air bag
systems. This is to prevent damage to
or accidental inflation of the side air
bag and curtain air bag systems.
• Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, sus-
pension system or side panel. This
could affect proper operation of the
side air bag and curtain air bag sys-
tems. • Tampering with the side air bag system
may result in serious personal injury.
For example, do not change the front
seats by placing material near the
seatbacks or by installing additional
trim material, such as seat covers,
around the side air bag.
• It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for work
around and on the side air bag and
curtain air bag systems. It is also rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for installation of
electrical equipment. The Supplemen-
tal Restraint System (SRS) wiring har-
nesses* should not be modified or dis-
connected. Unauthorized electrical
test equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the side air bag
and curtain supplemental air bag sys-
tems.
*The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the side air bag and
curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to
the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-53

Seat belt with pretensioner(s) (front
seats)
WARNING
• The pretensioner(s) cannot be reused after activation. They must be replaced
together with the retractor and buckle
as a unit.
• If the vehicle becomes involved in a collision but pretensioner(s) are not
activated, be sure to have the preten-
sioner system checked and, if neces-
sary, replaced. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer for this service.
• No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of
the pretensioner system. This is to pre-
vent damage to or accidental activa-
tion of the pretensioner(s) . Tampering
with the pretensioner system may re-
sult in serious personal injury. • It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for work
around and on the pretensioner sys-
tem. It is also recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for installation of electrical equipment.
Unauthorized electrical test equip-
ment and probing devices should not
be used on the pretensioner system.
• If you need to dispose of the preten- sioner(s) or scrap the vehicle, it is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.
Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
The pretensioner system may activate with the
supplemental air bag system in certain types of
collisions. Working with the seat belt retractor,
the pretensioner(s) help tighten the seat belt
when the vehicle becomes involved in certain
types of collisions, helping to restrain front seat
occupants.
The pretensioner(s) are encased with the seat
belt retractor and to the seat belt anchor affixed
to the floor of the vehicle. These seat belts are
used the same way as conventional seat belts. When pretensioner(s) activate, smoke is re-
leased and a loud noise may be heard. This
smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire.
Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may
cause irritation and choking. Those with a history
of a breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
After the pretensioner(s’) activation, load limiters
allow the seat belt to release webbing (if neces-
sary) to reduce forces against the chest.
The supplemental air bag warning light
is
used to indicate malfunctions in the pretensioner
system. For additional information, refer to
“Supplemental air bag warning light” in this sec-
tion. If the operation of the supplemental air bag
warning light indicates there is a malfunction,
have the system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the pretensioner system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
A. Supplemental front-impact air bag system
warning labels
The warning labels are located on the surface of
the sun visors.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light, display-
ing
in the instrument panel, monitors the
circuits of the Air bag Control Unit (ACU) , satel-
lite sensors, crash zone sensor, occupant classi-
fication sensor, the supplemental front-impact air
bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supple-
mental air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag and seat belt pretensioner
systems. The monitored circuits include air bag
systems, pretensioner(s) and all related wiring. When the power switch is in the ON position, the
supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for
about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means
the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and preten-
sioner systems need servicing:
• The supplemental air bag warning light remains
on after approximately 7 seconds.
• The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
• The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain air bag and pretensioner systems
may not operate properly. They must be checked
and repaired. It is recommended that you visit the
nearest NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service.
Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-55

WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag and/or pre-
tensioner systems will not operate in an
accident. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for this service.
Repair and replacement procedure
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags
and pretensioner(s) are designed to activate on a
one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is
damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light
will remain illuminated after inflation has oc-
curred. Repair and replacement of these systems
should be done only by a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer.
When maintenance work is required on the ve-
hicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags and pretensioner(s) and related parts
should be pointed out to the person performing
the maintenance. The power switch should al-
ways be in the LOCK position when working
under the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
• Once a front air bag, side air bag or curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag
module will not function again and
must be replaced. Additionally, the ac-
tivated pretensioner(s) must also be
replaced. The air bag module and pre-
tensioner(s) should be replaced. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.
The air bag modules and pretensioner
system cannot be repaired.
• The front air bag, side air bag and curtain air bag systems, and preten-
sioner system should be inspected if
there is any damage to the front end or
side portion of the vehicle. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certi-
fied LEAF dealer for this service.
• If you need to dispose of a supplemen- tal air bag or pretensioner system or
scrap the vehicle, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer for this service. Correct supple-
mental air bag and pretensioner sys-
tem disposal procedures are set forth
in the appropriate NISSAN Service
Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures
could cause personal injury. • If there is an impact to your vehicle
from any direction, your Occupant
Classification Sensor (OCS) should be
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to
verify it is still functioning correctly.
The OCS should be checked even if no
air bags deploy as a result of the im-
pact. Failure to verify proper OCS func-
tion may result in an improper air bag
deployment resulting in injury or
death.
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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 ............2-7
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 ..................... .2-20
Audible reminders ................... .2-22
Vehicle information display .................2-23
Indicators for operation ................ .2-24
Trip computer ..................... .2-28
Warning information displays .............2-33
Indicators for maintenance ...............2-35
Indicator for timer ................... .2-36Security systems
..................... .2-36
Vehicle security system ................ .2-37
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-38
Wiper and washer switch .................2-39
Washer operation ................... .2-40
Rear wiper operation ................. .2-41
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch ...................... .2-42
Instrument brightness control ...............2-42
Headlight and turn signal switch .............2-43
Headlight switch .................... .2-43
Turn signal switch ................... .2-45
Fog
light switch (if so equipped) .............2-46
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) .....2-46
Horn ............................. .2-47
ECO switch ........................ .2-48
Heated seat switch .................... .2-48
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......2-49
Charge port lid switch .................. .2-50
Charge connector lock switch ...............2-50
Charge timer OFF switch .................2-51
Power outlet ........................ .2-51
Storage ........................... .2-52
Cup holders ...................... .2-52
Storage trays ...................... .2-52

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. 4-42)
4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2) 5. Center vents (P. 4-21)
6. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-42)
7. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-39)
8. Glove box (P. 2-52)
9. Heater and air conditioner control (P. 4-22 ) 10. Front passenger air bag status light,
(P. 1-39) Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) system warning light
(P. 2-14)
11. Auxiliary input jack (P. 4-60)
12. Power outlet (P. 2-51)
13. iPod® connector/USB connector (P. 4-42)
14. Push-button power switch (P. 5-7)
15. Hood release handle (P. 3-17)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-4Instruments and controls

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. 2-22)
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. 2-23) 11. READY to drive indicator light (P. 2-21)
12. ECO mode indicator light
— ECO switch (P. 2-48
— Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-6)
— Trip computer (P. 2-28)
— Shift “P” warning (P. 2-27)
— Indicator for timer (P. 2-36)
13. Power meter (P. 2-7)
14. Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-12)
15. Li-ion battery temperature gauge (P. 2-7)
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-5

The power meter also indicates if the power
provided to the motor is limited or if regenerative
braking is limited. When power or regenerative
braking is limited, the circles on the display
change from a double circle to a single circle
2.
Regenerative braking is automatically reduced
when the Li-ion battery is fully charged to prevent
the Li-ion battery from becoming overcharged.
Regenerative braking is also automatically re-
duced when the Li-ion battery temperature is
high/low (indicated by the red/blue zones on the
Li-ion battery temperature gauge) to prevent Li-
ion battery damage.
The more regenerative braking is reduced, the
more double circles change to single circles.
If the Li-ion battery charge is low, power provided
to the traction motor is reduced. Motor output is
also limited if the Li-ion battery temperature is
high/low (indicated by the red/blue zones on the
Li-ion battery temperature gauge) or the Li-ion
battery charge level is low.
The more power provided to the traction motor is
reduced, the more double circles change to
single circles.
DRIVING RANGE
The driving range1(miles or km) provides an
estimated distance that the vehicle can be driven
before recharging is necessary. The driving range
is constantly being calculated, based on the
amount of available Li-ion battery charge and the
actual power consumption average.
NOTE:
• The driving range display will flash when
the low battery charge warning light illu-
minates. Additionally, if you continue to
drive the vehicle in this state and the Li-
ion battery is close to being completely
discharged, “---” will be displayed. Charge
the Li-ion battery as soon as possible.
When the Li-ion battery is charged, the
original display will be restored.
• After the vehicle is charged, the displayed
driving range is calculated based on the
actual average energy consumption of the
previous driving. The displayed driving
range will vary every time the vehicle is
fully charged.
• The driving range increases or decreases
when the air conditioner, heater or Li-ion
battery warmer (if so equipped) is turned
on or off, or when the ECO mode is se-
lected, or when any other accessory is
turned on or off based on driving.
2-8Instruments and controls

LI-ION BATTERY AVAILABLE
CHARGE GAUGE
The gauge1indicates theapproximate avail-
able Li-ion battery charge to run the vehicle.
Charge the Li-ion battery before the display
reaches the bottom line.
The low battery charge warning light
illu-
minates when the Li-ion battery available charge
gauge is getting low. Charge as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the display reaches
the bottom line. When the display reaches the
bottom line and the low battery charge light illu- minates, there is a very small reserve of Li-ion
battery charge remaining.
NOTE:
•
The number of segments illuminated on
the Li-ion battery available charge gauge
is determined by the available charge and
the amount of charge the Li-ion battery is
capable of storing at the current tempera-
ture.
• Temperature affects the amount of charge
the Li-ion battery is capable of storing.
The Li-ion battery is capable of storing
less power when the Li-ion battery tem-
perature is cold. The Li-ion battery is ca-
pable of storing more power when the
Li-ion battery temperature is warm. The
number of segments illuminated on the
Li-ion battery available charge gauge can
change based on the amount of power the
Li-ion battery is capable of storing. For
example, when the Li-ion battery be-
comes colder, more segments on the Li-
ion battery available charge gauge illumi-
nate because the available charge is a
greater percentage of the Li-ion battery’s
capability of storing power. When the Li-
ion battery becomes warmer, less seg- ments on the Li-ion battery available
charge gauge illuminate because the re-
maining energy is a lower percentage of
the Li-ion battery’s capability of storing
power.
Instruments and controls2-9

12-volt battery charge warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning lightMaster warning light (red/yellow)Plug-in indicator light
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system warning lightPower steering warning lightPower limitation indicator light
BRAKE system warning light (yellow)Seat belt warning lightREADY to drive indicator light
orBRAKE warning light (red)Supplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Electric shift control system warning lightECO mode switch indicator lightSlip indicator light
Electric Vehicle (EV) system warning lightExterior light indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-12Instruments and controls