NISSAN LEAF 2019 Owner´s Manual

2019 LEAF
®
OWNER’S MANUAL
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
2019 NISSAN LEAF
®
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Printing : December 2018
Publication No.:
Printed in the U.S.A. OM19EA 0ZE1U1
‘19

This manual was prepared to help you un-
derstand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles of driving pleasure. Please read
through this manual before operating your
vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Book-
let explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. The NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide explains
details about maintaining and servicing
your vehicle. Additionally, a separate
Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S.
only) will explain how to resolve any con-
cerns you may have with your vehicle, as
well as clarif y your rights under your
state’s lemon law.
In addition to factory installed options, your
vehicle may also be equipped with addi-
tional accessories installed prior to deliv-
ery. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for details
concerning the particular accessories with
which your vehicle is equipped. It is impor-
tant that you familiarize yourself with all
disclosures, warnings, cautions and in-
structions concerning proper use of suchaccessories prior to operating the vehicle
and/or accessory. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
details concerning the particular accesso-
ries with which your vehicle is equipped.
A NISSAN certified LEAF dealer knows your
vehicle best. When you require any service
or have any questions, we will be glad to
assist you with the extensive resources
available to us.
Before driving your vehicle, read your Own-
er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
iarity with controls and maintenance re-
quirements, assisting you in the safe
operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
MINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable
trip for you and your passengers!
• NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
• ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.
• ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap- propriate child restraint systems.
Pre-teen children should be seated
in the rear seat.
• ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
• ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information.
FOREWORD READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its perfor-
mance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regula-
tions. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from modi-
fication may not be covered under
NISSAN warranties.
WARNING
Installing an af termarket On-Board Di-
agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that
uses the port during normal driving,
for example remote insurance com-
pany monitoring, remote vehicle diag-
nostics, telematics or engine repro-
gramming, may cause interference or
damage to vehicle systems. We do not
recommend or endorse the use of any
af termarket OBD plug-in devices, un-
less specifically approved by NISSAN.
The vehicle warranty may not cover
damage caused by any af termarket
plug-in device. This manual includes information for all
features and equipment available on this
model. Features and equipment in your ve-
hicle may vary depending on model, trim
level, options selected, order, date of pro-
duction, region or availability. Therefore,
you may find information about features or
equipment that are not included or in-
stalled on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustra-
tions in this manual are those in effect at
the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the
right to change specifications, perfor-
mance, design or component suppliers
without notice and without obligation.
From time to time, NISSAN may update or
revise this manual to provide Owners with
the most accurate information currently
available. Please carefully read and retain
with this manual all revision updates sent
to you by NISSAN to ensure you have
access to accurate and up-to-date
information regarding your vehicle. Current
versions of vehicle Owner's Manuals and
any updates can also be found in the
Owner section of the NISSAN website at
https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/
navigation/manualsGuide. If you have ques-tions concerning any information in your
Owner's Manual, contact NISSAN Con-
sumer Affairs. For contact information, re-
fer to the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PRO-
GRAM page in this Owner’s Manual.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause death or se-
rious personal injury. To avoid or re-
duce the risk, the procedures must be
followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage
to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
carefully.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL

If you see the symbol above, it means“Do
not do this” or“Do not let this happen”.
If you see a symbol similar to those above
in an illustration, it means the arrow points
to the front of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above call attention to an item in the
illustration.
[ ]: Indicates a key/item displayed on the
screen.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium bat-
teries, may contain perchlorate material.
The following advisory is provided: “Per-
chlorate Material - special handling may
apply. For additional information, refer to
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.”
Bluetooth® is a trademark
owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and licensed to Vis-
teon.
SiriusXM® services require
a subscription af ter trial
period and are sold sepa-
rately or as a package.
The satellite service is
available only in the
48 contiguous USA and
DC. SiriusXM® satellite
service is also available in
Canada; see
www.siriusxm.ca.
© 2019 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted in any
form, or by any means, electronic, me-
chanical, photocopying, recording or oth-
erwise, without the prior written permis-
sion of Nissan North America, Inc.

NISSAN CARES ...
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle
and your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer are our primary concerns. YourNISSAN certified LEAF dealer is always available to assist you with
all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer cannot assist
you with or you would like to provide
NISSAN directly with comments or ques-
tions, please contact the NISSAN Con-
sumer Affairs Department using our toll-
free number:
For U.S. customers1-877-NOGASEV
(1-877-664-2738)
For Canadian customers 1-800-387-0122 The Consumer Affairs Department will ask
for the following information:
•
Your name, address, and telephone number
• Vehicle identification number (attached
to the top of the instrument panel on the
driver’s side)
• Date of purchase
• Current odometer reading
• Your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer’s name
• Your comments or questions
OR You can write to NISSAN with the informa-
tion at:
For U.S. customersNissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at:
[email protected] Canadian customersNissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
information.centre@nissancanada.
com
If you prefer, visit us at:
www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customer) or
www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

Table of
contentsIllustrated table of contents
EV Overview
Charging
Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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EV
CH 1
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4 5
6 7
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0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS).........................0-2
Exterior front .........................0-3
Exterior rear .........................0-4
Passenger compartment ................0-6 Cockpit
........................... .0-7
Instrument panel ......................0-8
Meters and gauges ................... .0-10
Motor compartment .................. .0-11
Warning and indicator lights ..............0-12

1. Rear head restraints/headrests (P. 1-7)
2. Child restraint anchor points (for toptether strap child restraint) (P. 1-21)
3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover air bags (P. 1-43)
4. Front head restraints/headrests (P. 1-7)
5. Front seat belt with pretensioner(s) and shoulder height adjuster (P. 1-11, 1-43)
6. Front seats (P. 1-2)
7. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P. 1-43)
8. Occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) (P. 1-43)
9. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P. 1-43)
10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P. 1-21)
SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS)
0-2Illustrated table of contents

1. Charge port lid— Charging lid switch (P. 3-20)
2. Hood (P. 3-17)
3. Wiper and washer switch — Switch operation (P. 2-50)
— Blade replacement (P. 8-15)
— Windshield-washer fluid (P. 8-11)
4. Outside mirrors — Switch operation (P. 3-24)
— Side camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-14)
5. Power windows (P. 2-70)
6. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-4)
7. Doors — Keys (P. 3-2)
— Door locks (P. 3-4)
— NISSAN Intelligent Key® system (P. 3-6)
— Security system (P. 2-47)
8. Tires — Wheels and tires (P. 8-30, 9-5)
— Flat tire (P. 6-3)
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (P. 2-21, 5-4, 6-3)
9. Headlight and turn signal lights — Switch operation (P. 2-53)
— Bulb replacement (P. 8-25)
— LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-53)
EXTERIOR FRONT
Illustrated table of contents0-3