lights NISSAN LEAF 2019 Owner´s Manual

NOTE:
The low battery charge indicator turns
off immediately before the Li-ion bat-
tery is completely discharged and the
vehicle will stop. If the Li-ion battery
becomes completely discharged, the
vehicle must be charged in order to be
driven.
Driver alert
This warning appears when the previously
set time for a break is reached. You can set
the time for up to 6 hours in the setting
menu. For additional information, refer to
“Vehicle information display” in this section.
Low outside air temperature
The outside air temperature is displayed in
°F or °C in the range of −20°F to 140°F (−30°C
to 60°C).
The outside air temperature mode includes
a low temperature warning feature. If the
outside air temperature is below 37°F (3°C),
the warning is displayed on the screen.
The outside temperature sensor is located
in front side of the vehicle. The sensor may
be affected by road, wind directions andother driving conditions. The display may
differ from the actual outside temperature
or the temperature displayed on various
signs or billboards.
Low Washer Fluid (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the washer
tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid
as necessary. For additional information,
refer to “Windshield washer fluid” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself ” section.
Reminder Turn OFF Headlights
This warning appears when the power
switch is turned to the OFF position but
the headlight switch is still on. Turn off the
headlight switch.
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the power
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated.
If this warning appears, stop the vehicle and
adjust the tire pressure to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Low tire pressure
warning light” in this section and “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
Cruise control indicator (if so
equipped)
This indicator shows the cruise control sys-
tem status.
When cruise control is activated, a green
circle will illuminate to indicate it is set. The
vehicle information display will also display
the speed the cruise control was set at.
If you accelerate past the set speed, the
speed will blink until you either cancel
cruise control or go back to the set speed.
If cruise control is on and canceled, the
speed will be displayed to show the speed
the vehicle will return to if the resume but-
ton is activated.
For additional information, refer to “Cruise
control” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
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• When the VDC system is turned off.
The above system cannot be used in some
situations (VDC operates, wheel slip, and
VDC system is off.)
Press Brake Pedal (if so equipped)
This message may appear in the following
situations:
• The driver tries to release the electronicparking brake manually without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
• The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill; and there is a possibility of moving backwards,
even if the electronic parking brake is
applied.
• The vehicle moves while the automatic brake hold is activated.
For additional information, refer to “Elec-
tronic parking brake” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW)/Intelligent Lane Intervention
(I-LI) indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows when the LDW/I-LI
systems are engaged.
For additional information, refer to ”Warn-
ing systems switch” in this section and
“Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system”
and “Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) sys-
tem” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB)/Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection indicator (if so
equipped)
This indicator shows when the AEB or AEB
with Pedestrian Detection system is en-
gaged.
For additional information, refer to “Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB)” or “Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pe-
destrian Detection” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage
Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning.
For additional information, refer to “Extended
storage switch” in the “Maintenance and do-
it-yourself ” section of this manual.
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows when the BSW system
is engaged.
For additional information, refer to “Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Headlight System Error: See
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the LED head-
lights are not functioning properly.
If this warning appears, have your system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
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VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual
and audio alarm signals if someone opens
the doors, or rear hatch when the system is
armed. It is not, however, a motion detec-
tion type system that activates when a ve-
hicle is moved or when a vibration occurs.
The system helps deter vehicle thef t but
cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the
thef t of interior or exterior vehicle compo-
nents in all situations. Always secure your
vehicle even if parking for a brief period.
Never leave your keys in the vehicle, and
always lock it when it is lef t unattended.
Be aware of your surroundings, and park in
secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protec-
tion, such as component locks, identifica-
tion markers, and tracking systems, are
available at auto supply stores and spe-
cialty shops. A NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
may also offer such equipment. Check with
your insurance company to see if you may
be eligible for discounts for various thef t
protection features.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.
2. Place the power switch in the LOCK or OFF position and remove the Intelligent
Key from the vehicle.
3. Close all doors. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with:
• the LOCK
button on the Intelligent
Key
• any request switch
• the power door lock switch
4. Confirm that the security indicator light illuminates. The security indicator light
stays on for about 30 seconds. The ve-
hicle security system is now pre-armed.
Af ter about 30 seconds the vehicle se-
curity system automatically shif ts into
the armed phase. The security light be-
gins to flash once every approximately
3 seconds. If, during this 30-second pre-
arm time period, the door is unlocked, or
the power switch is placed in the ACC or
ON position, the system will not arm. Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will acti-
vate with all doors locked and the power
switch in the OFF position. When placing
the power switch to the ACC or ON posi-
tion, the system will be released.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:
• The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
• The alarm automatically turns off af ter approximately 50 seconds. However, the
alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tam-
pered with again.
The alarm is activated by:
• Unlocking the door without using the In- telligent Key, the request switch or the key.
(Even if the door is opened by releasing
the door inside lock knob, the alarm will
activate.)
• Opening the hood.
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To defrost the rear window glass and out-
side mirrors, place the power switch in the
ON position and push the switch
1on. The
indicator light will illuminate. Push the
switch again to turn the defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the
rear window, be careful not to scratch
or damage the rear window defroster.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposi-
tion, the front parking, tail, license
plate, and instrument panel lights
come on.
2Rotate the switch to theposi-
tion, the headlights come on and all
the other lights remain on.
Type A (if so equipped)
Type B (if so equipped)
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (IF SO EQUIPPED)
DEFROSTER SWITCH HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights
and tail lights to be set so they turn on and
off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in theAUTO position
1.
2.
Place the power switch in the ON position.
3.The autolight system automatically turns
the headlights and tail lights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,
orposition.
The autolight system can turn on the
headlights and tail lights automatically
when it is dark and turn off the headlights
when it is light.
For US models: The headlights and tail
lights will also be turned on automatically
at twilight or in rainy weather (when the
windshield wiper is operated continuously).
If the power switch is placed in the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition continues, the head-
lights remain on for 45 seconds.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to
180 seconds af ter you push the power
switch to OFF and open any door then
close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF)
to 180 seconds. The factory default setting
is 45 seconds.
NOTE:
For additional information on adjust-
ing the automatic headlights off delay,
refer to “Vehicle information display ”
in this section.
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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 headlights 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 posi-
tion. For additional information, refer
to “Headlight switch” in this section.
2To select the high beam, push the
lever forward while the switch is in the
position. The high beams will
come on and the high beam indicator
(blue)
will illuminate. Pull it back
to return to the low beam.
3Pulling the lever toward you will flash
the headlight high beam even when
the headlight switch is in the OFF po-
sition.
High Beam Assist (if so equipped)
The High Beam Assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of ap-
proximately 19 mph (30 km/h) and above.
If an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle
appears in front of your vehicle when the
headlight high beam is on, the headlight
will be switched to the low beam automati-
cally.
Precautions on High Beam Assist:
WARNING
• The High Beam Assist system is a convenience but it is not a substitute
for safe driving operation. The driver
should remain alert at all times,
ensure safe driving practices and
switch the high beams and low
beam manually when necessary.
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• The high beam or low beam may notswitch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.
– During bad weather (rain, fog,snow, wind, etc.).
– When a light source similar to a headlight or tail light is in the vi-
cinity of the vehicle.
–
When the headlights of the oncom-
ing vehicle or the leading vehicle
are turned off, when the color of the
light is affected due to foreign ma-
terials on the lights, or when the
light beam is out of position.
– When there is a sudden, continu- ous change in brightness.
– When driving on a road that passes over rolling hills, or a road
that has level differences.
– When driving on a road with many curves.
– When a sign or mirror-like surface is reflecting intense light towards
the front of the vehicle.
– When the container, etc. being towed by a leading vehicle is re-
flecting intense light. – When a headlight on your vehicle
is damaged or dirty.
– When the vehicle is leaning at an angle due to a punctured tire, be-
ing towed, etc.
• The timing of switching the low beam and high beam may change
under the following situations.
– The brightness of the headlightsof the oncoming vehicle or lead-
ing vehicle.
– The movement and direction of the oncoming vehicle and the
leading vehicle.
– When only one light on the on coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle is illuminated.
– When the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.
– Road conditions (incline, curve, the road surface, etc.).
– The number of passengers and the amount of luggage.High Beam Assist operations:
To activate the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO po-
sition
1and push the lever forward2
(high beam position). The High Beam Assist
indicator light in the meter will illuminate
while the headlights are turned on.
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If the High Beam Assist indicator light does
not illuminate in the above condition, it may
indicate that the system is not functioning
properly. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this ser-
vice.
When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h), the head-
light remains the low beam.
To turn off the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the
posi-
tion or select the low beam position by
placing the lever in the neutral position.
Ambient image sensor maintenance:
The ambient image sensor for the High
Beam Assist system is located above the
inside mirror
1. To keep the proper opera-
tion of the High Beam Assist system and
prevent a system malfunction, be sure to
observe the following:
• Always keep the windshield clean.
• Do not attach a sticker (including trans- parent material) or install an accessory
near the ambient image sensor.
• Do not strike or damage the areas around the ambient image sensor. If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
this service.
Battery saver system
• When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the power switch is
in the ON position, the lights will automati-
cally turn off 45 seconds af ter the power
switch has been placed in the OFF
position.
• When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition af ter the lights
automatically turn off, the lights will turn
on when the power switch is placed in the
ON position.
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CAUTION
• When you turn on the headlight switch again af ter the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF posi-
tion when you leave the vehicle for
extended periods of time, otherwise
the battery will be discharged.
• Never leave the light switch on when the power switch is in the OFF, ACC or
ON position for extended periods of
time even if the headlights turn off
automatically.
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system (if so equipped)
The LED portion of the headlights auto-
matically illuminates at 100% intensity
when the power switch is in the READY to
drive position with the parking brake re-
leased. The LED DRL system operates with
the headlight switch in the OFF position.
Turn headlight switch to the
position
for full illumination when driving at night. If the parking brake is applied before the
power switch is in the READY to drive posi-
tion, the LED DRL system does not operate.
The LED DRL system illuminates once the
parking brake is released. The LED DRL sys-
tem will remain on until the power switch is
pushed to the OFF position.
WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself
and others.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
Press the “+” button to increase the bright-
ness of the instrument panel lights.
Press the “-” to decrease the brightness of
the instrument panel lights.
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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
1Move the lever up or down until it
latches to signal the turning direction.
When the turn is completed, the turn signal
cancels automatically.
Lane change signal
2Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does
not latch, to signal a lane change. Hold the
lever until the lane change is completed. Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does
not latch, and release the lever. The turn
signal will automatically flash three times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal
a lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.
To turn the fog lights on, rotate the head-
light switch to the
position, then ro-
tate the switch to the
position. To turn
them off, rotate the switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
The headlights must be on for the fog
lights to operate.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (IF SO EQUIPPED)
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