low beam NISSAN LEAF 2019 Owner´s Manual

EV Overview
The EV (Electric Vehicle) system...........EV-2
Li-ion battery .......................EV-2
Driving with a discharged Li-ion battery . . . .EV-3
Charging the 12-volt battery ............EV-5
Li-ion battery warmer ................EV-5
High voltage precautions ...............EV-9
High-voltage components .............EV-9
Road accident precautions ..............EV-10
Emergency shut-off system ...........EV-10
EV characteristics ................... .EV-11
Noise and vibration ................ .EV-12
Life with an EV (scene guide) .............EV-12
Charging the Li-ion battery ............EV-12
Before driving your vehicle (models with
Navigation System) ................ .EV-15
Checking Li-ion battery charging status . . .EV-15 Operating the climate control system before
driving
.........................EV-16
Starting your vehicle ................EV-17
Driving the vehicle ................. .EV-18
Charging af ter driving ...............EV-22
Efficient use of your vehicle .............EV-23
Range .........................EV-23
Improve driving range ...............EV-23
Li-ion battery life ................. .EV-24
Li-ion battery maintenance ...........EV-25
EV unique information ................ .EV-25
Meters and indicators ...............EV-25
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system .................... .EV-28
Electric shif t control system ...........EV-29
LED headlight (low beam) (if so equipped) . .EV-29
Driving range .................... .EV-29

ELECTRIC SHIFT CONTROL
SYSTEM
This vehicle is equipped with an electric
shif t control system. This control system
has three features:
• Smooth and easy shif t lever operation.
• To place the vehicle in the P (Park) position,push the P (Park) position switch on the
shif t lever.
• The vehicle automatically applies the P (Park) position when the power switch is
placed in the OFF position. For additional information, refer to “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
LED HEADLIGHT (LOW BEAM) (IF SO
EQUIPPED)
This vehicle uses an LED headlight for the
headlight low beam. The LED headlight has
the following features:
• Low power consumption
• The shape is very compact.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer to replace the head-
light.
DRIVING RANGE
On the vehicle information display or navi-
gation system screen (if so equipped), you
can check the estimated distance the
vehicle may be driven with the available
Li-ion battery charge. For additional infor-
mation, refer to the NissanConnect®
Manual (for Leaf ).
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12-volt battery charge
warning lightLow tire pressure warning
lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
Master warning light
(red/yellow)Plug-in indicator light
Approaching Vehicle Sound
for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF
system warning lightPower steering warning lightPower limitation indicator light
Automatic Emergency Brak-
ing (AEB) system warning
light (if so equipped)Seat belt warning lightREADY to drive indicator light
Automatic Emergency Brak-
ing (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection system warning
light (if so equipped)Supplemental air bag
warning lightSecurity indicator light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Brake system warning light
(yellow)
or
Electronic parking brake
indicator lightSlip indicator light
or
Brake warning light (red)Exterior light indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Electronic parking brake
system warning light
(yellow) (if so equipped)Front fog light indicator light
(if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
Electric shif t control system
warning lightFront passenger air bag
status light
Electric Vehicle (EV) system
warning lightHigh Beam Assist indicator
light (if so equipped)
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High Beam Assist indicator
light (if so equipped)
The indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beam selected. This indicates that the high
beam assist system is operational. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Headlight
beam select” in this section.
High beam indicator light
(blue)
This light illuminates when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the low
beam is selected.
Plug-in indicator light
This light illuminates when the charge con-
nector is connected to the vehicle and
blinks during charging.
NOTE:
If the charge connector is connected to
the vehicle, the power switch cannot be
placed in the READY to drive position.
Power limitation indicator
light
When the power limitation indicator light
is illuminated, the power provided to the
traction motor is reduced. Therefore the
vehicle is not as responsive when the
accelerator is depressed while the power
limitation light is illuminated.
When this light comes on, the warning dis-
play appears within the vehicle information
display. Follow the instructions provided on
the vehicle information display.
This light illuminates in the following condi-
tions.
• Li-ion battery available charge is ex-tremely low
• Li-ion battery temperature is very lowj (approximately −4°F (−20°C)
• When the temperature of the EV system is high (motor, inverter, coolant system,
Li-ion battery etc.)
• When the EV system has a malfunction. If the low battery charge indicator is illumi-
nated, charge the Li-ion battery as soon as
possible.
If this indicator illuminates because the Li-
ion battery is cold due to low outside tem-
peratures, move the vehicle to a warmer
location. The Li-ion battery temperature
may be increased by charging the Li-ion
battery.
If the light illuminates when the EV system
becomes hot due to continuous hill climb-
ing, either continue driving at a slower safe
speed or stop the vehicle in a safe location.
If this indicator does not turn off, have the
system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
this service.
The indicator illuminates when a part in the
EV system has malfunctioned. If the indica-
tor illuminates in a situation other than
those described above, or if it does not turn
off, there may be a system malfunction.
Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.
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Not Available Visibility is Impaired
(if so equipped)
This message may appear when the Intel-
ligent Cruise Control (ICC) (with ProPILOT
Assist) system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the ICC
(with ProPILOT Assist) system is automati-
cally canceled:
• The camera area of the windshield isfogged up or covered with dirt, water, ice,
snow, etc.
• Strong light, such as sunlight or high beams from oncoming vehicles, enters
the front camera
• When the wiper (HI) operates
The system will be available when the
above conditions no longer exist.
If the warning message continues to ap-
pear, stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn
the EV system off and clean the windshield.
Driver Attention Alert Take a
Break? (if so equipped)
This alert appears when the system has
detected the driver may be displaying fa-
tigue or a lack of attention.
Driver Attention Alert System
Fault (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Driver Alertness (I-DA) system is not func-
tioning properly.
For additional information, refer to “Intelli-
gent Driver Alertness (I-DA)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Unavailable High Cabin
Temperature (if so equipped)
This message appears when the camera
detects an interior temperature of more
than approximately 104°F (40°C).
For additional information, refer to “Lane
Departure Warning (LDW)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Not Available Parking Brake On (if
so equipped)
This message may appear when the Intel-
ligent Cruise Control (ICC) (with ProPILOT
Assist) system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the ICC
(with ProPILOT Assist) system is automati-
cally canceled:
• The electronic parking brake is applied. The above system cannot be used when
the electronic parking brake is activated.
Not Available Poor Road
Conditions (if so equipped)
This message may appear when the Intel-
ligent Cruise Control (ICC) (with ProPILOT
Assist) system or the ICC is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the ICC
(with ProPILOT Assist) system or the ICC
system is automatically canceled:
• When the VDC operates.
• When a wheel slips.
The above system cannot be used in some
situations (VDC operates and wheel slip.)
Currently not available (if so
equipped)
This message may appear when the Intel-
ligent Cruise Control (ICC) (with ProPILOT
Assist) system or the ICC is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the ICC
(with ProPILOT Assist) system or the ICC
system is automatically canceled:
• When the VDC operates.
• When a wheel slips.
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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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RCTA SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limita-
tions for the RCTA system. Failure to
operate the vehicle in accordance with
these system limitations could result
in serious injury or death.
• Always check surroundings and turn to check what is behind you before
backing up. The radar sensors de-
tect approaching (moving) vehicles.
The radar sensors cannot detect ev-
ery object such as:
– Pedestrians, bicycles, motor-cycles, animals or child-operated
toy vehicles
– A vehicle that is passing at speeds greater than approximately
19 mph (30 km/h)
– A vehicle that is passing at speeds lower than approximately 5 mph
(8 km/h)
• The radar sensors may not detect approaching vehicles in certain situ-
ations:
– Illustration a: When a vehicleparked next to you obstructs the
beam of the radar sensor.
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