pedal NISSAN LEAF 2019 Owner´s Manual

— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
control (P. 4-3, 4-68)
7. Shif t lever (P. 5-15) — ECO switch (P. 2-60)
— e-Pedal switch (P. 5-22)
8. Console box (P. 2-66)
9. Parking brake (switch type) (if so equipped) (P. 5-19)
10. Tilting steering wheel lever (P. 3-23)
11. Charge port lid switch (P. 3-20) — Immediate charge switch (P. 2-63)
— Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-62)
— Steering Assist switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-80)
12. Fuse box cover (P. 8-18)
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For the above collisions and certain other
EV system malfunctions, the READY to
Drive indicator light will turn off. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Warning lights,
indicator lights and audible reminders” in
the “Instruments and controls” section of
this manual.
The emergency shut-off activates for the
above collisions to minimize risk of an
event that could cause injury or an acci-
dent. If the emergency shut-off system ac-
tivates, the EV system may not be switched
to the READY to Drive position; it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer. Even if the power switch is
switched to the READY to Drive position, the
system may shut-off suddenly. Therefore,
drive cautiously to the nearest certified
repair facility; it is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for ser-
vice.
WARNING
• Pay special attention to pedestrians. Because there is no engine noise,
pedestrians may not know the ve-
hicle is approaching, moving or
about to move, and may step into
the path of vehicle travel.
• When leaving the vehicle, be sure to turn off the EV system.
• Be sure to push the P (Park) position switch on the shif t lever and apply
the parking brake when parking be-
cause the vehicle can move when
the READY to Drive indicator light is
ON. When the READY to Drive indica-
tor light is ON, do not leave your ve-
hicle in a shif t position other than
the P (Park) position.
• Keep the brake pedal depressed un- til you are ready to drive. When the
vehicle is in the D (Drive) position, B
or R (Reverse) position, if you release
the brake pedal and do not depress
the accelerator, the vehicle will creep
and may start abruptly. This may
cause serious injury or death.
NOTE:
•The vehicle cannot run with a discharged
Li-ion battery. Repeated acceleration
consumes more power from the Li-ion
battery than driving at a steady speed.
•This vehicle is equipped with a regen-
erative brake system. The primary pur-
pose of the regenerative brake system
is to provide some power to recharge
the Li-ion battery and extend driving
range. A secondary benefit is “engine
braking” that operates based on Li-ion
battery conditions.
• In the D (Drive) position, when the accel-
erator pedal is released, the regenera-
tive brake system provides some decel-
eration.
• When you put the shif t lever in the B
mode and take your foot off the accel-
erator pedal, more regenerative brake is
applied than in the D (Drive) position.
EV CHARACTERISTICS
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•Less deceleration is provided by the re-
generative brake system when the Li-
ion battery is fully charged. The regen-
erative brake is automatically reduced
when the Li-ion battery is fully charged
to prevent the Li-ion battery from be-
coming overcharged. The regenerative
brake is also automatically reduced
when the 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 brake pedal should be used to slow
or stop the vehicle depending on traffic
or road conditions. The vehicle brakes
are not affected by the regenerative
brake system operation.NOISE AND VIBRATION
You might experience the following noise
or vibration as a normal characteristic of
this vehicle:
• Traction motor noise from the motor
compartment.
• Water pump and radiator fan noise while charging.
• Compressor and radiator fan noise when the Climate Ctrl. Timer or remote climate
control (models with Navigation System)
is used.
• Relay operation noise and vibration at start-up and shut-down of the EV system
(power switch placed in the ON and OFF
position).
• Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestri- ans (VSP). This section provides a brief explanation
for the most important LEAF functions. For
additional information, refer to the specific
sections of this manual for detailed expla-
nations of the vehicle features and opera-
tion.
CHARGING THE LI-ION BATTERY
WARNING
The EV system uses a high voltage cur-
rent. Failure to follow the proper han-
dling instructions may cause serious
injury or death. Be sure to read the
“Charging” section and follow the pro-
cedures and guidelines described.
LIFE WITH AN EV (SCENE GUIDE)
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STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
1. Depress the brake pedal1.
2. Push the power switch
2.
3. Check that the READY to Drive indicator light
3illuminates. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Ready to drive indicator
light” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
4. For models with Navigation System: If route guidance is necessary, enter the
destination in the navigation system.
For additional information, refer to the
NissanConnect® Manual (for Leaf ). 5. Check the Li-ion battery level and the
estimated driving range shown on the
meter. For additional information, refer
to “Driving range” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.
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NOTE:
•For additional information, refer to
“Range” in this section.
• Before driving, compare the driving dis-
tance to the destination displayed on
the navigation system screen (if so
equipped) with the estimated driving
range shown on the meter. Determine if
it will be necessary to charge the Li-ion
battery before or while driving to your
planned destination.
• If it is necessary to charge the Li-ion
battery, use the navigation system (if so
equipped) to search for available charg-
ing stations on your planned driving
route.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
1. Depress the brake pedal1.
2. Release the parking brake
2.
3. Move the shif t lever
3into the D (Drive)
position. When released, the shif t lever
returns to its original center position. 4. Confirm that the vehicle is in the D (Drive)
position. The indicator next to the “D” by
the shif t lever illuminates and “D” is dis-
played on the meter.
5. Release the brake pedal.
6. Depress the accelerator pedal and start driving.
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These are the following gear positions for
driving the vehicle forward:
• Use the D (Drive) position for optimumdriving performance.
• Use the B mode for downhill driving. When the B mode is used, more regenerative
brake is applied when the accelerator
pedal is released in comparison to the D
(Drive) position. For additional information, refer to “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
NOTE:
The regenerative brake converts the ve-
hicle's forward motion to electric power
to help slow the vehicle.
Use the ECO mode for maximum vehicle
range and for city driving. The ECO mode
helps reduce power consumption by re-
ducing acceleration when compared to
the same accelerator pedal position in the
D (Drive) position (normal mode).
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Parking the vehicle
1. When stopping the vehicle, apply thefoot brake, then push the P (Park) posi-
tion switch
1on the shif t lever. Confirm
that the vehicle is in the P (Park) position
by checking the shif t indicator located
near the shif t lever or on the vehicle in-
formation display. 2. Apply the parking brake
2. For models
with the pedal type, firmly depress the
parking brake. For models with the
switch type, the electronic parking brake
is applied automatically (or for manual
operation, pull the electronic parking
brake switch up).
3. Push the power switch
3to the OFF
position. 4. If a parking lot is equipped with charging
facilities, charge the Li-ion battery as
necessary. For additional information,
refer to the “Charging” section of this
manual.
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RANGE
The distance you can drive the vehicle
(range) varies considerably depending
upon available charge, weather, tempera-
ture, usage, battery age, topography, and
driving style.
Refer to the Monroney label (window sticker)
for the official EPA range. Your actual range
will vary and could be significantly less, either
initially or as the battery ages and with use
over time. For additional information, refer to
“Improve driving range” in this section for in-
formation on the factors that affect vehicle
range and how to use the vehicle to maxi-
mize vehicle range.
IMPROVE DRIVING RANGE
Vehicle range depends on a number of fac-
tors.
Actual vehicle range will vary depending
upon:
• Speed,
• Vehicle load,
• Electrical load from vehicle accessories,
• Traffic and road conditions,• Distance driven without stopping,
• Usage,
• Driving style,
• Battery age,
• Weather or temperature,
• Topography,
• Charging habits.
• Speed,
• Vehicle load,
• Electrical load from vehicle accessories,
• Traffic and road conditions.
NISSAN recommends the following driv-
ing habits to help maximize vehicle range:
Before driving:
• Follow recommended periodic main-
tenance.
• Keep tires inflated to correct pressure.
• Keep wheels in correct alignment.
• Pre-heat or pre-cool the interior cabin while the vehicle is charging.
• Remove unnecessary cargo from the vehicle. While driving:
• Drive in ECO mode
– The ECO mode helps reduce powerconsumption by reducing acceleration
when compared to the same accelera-
tor pedal position in the D (Drive) posi-
tion (normal mode).
• Drive at a constant speed. Maintain cruis- ing speeds with constant accelerator po-
sitions or by using cruise control when
appropriate.
• Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Gently press and release the accelerator pedal
for acceleration and deceleration.
• Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
• Avoid extending highway driving with multiple quick charges.
• Avoid frequent stopping and braking. Maintain a safe distance behind other
vehicles.
• Turn off the air conditioner/heater when it is not necessary.
• Select a moderate temperature setting for heating or cooling to help reduce
power consumption.
EFFICIENT USE OF YOUR VEHICLE
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• Use the air conditioner/heater and closewindows to reduce drag when cruising at
highway speed.
• Vehicle range may be substantially re- duced in extremely cold conditions (for ex-
ample, -4°F (-20°C)).
• Using the climate control system to heat the cabin when the outside temperature
is below 32°F (0°C) uses more electricity
and affects vehicle range more than when
using the heater when the temperature is
above 32°F (0°C).
• When it is cold, use the steering wheel heater in substitution for the heater/air
conditioner. The steering wheel heater
consumes less power than the heater/air
conditioner.
• Release the accelerator pedal to slow down and do not apply the brakes when
traffic and road conditions allow. – This vehicle is equipped with a regen-erative brake system. The primary pur-
pose of the regenerative brake system
is to provide some power to recharge
the Li-ion battery and extend driving
range. A secondary benefit is “engine
braking” that operates based on Li-ion battery conditions. In the D (Drive) posi-
tion, when the accelerator is released,
the regenerative brake system pro-
vides some deceleration and some
power to the Li-ion battery.
LI-ION BATTERY LIFE
The Li-ion battery's ability to hold a charge,
like all batteries, decreases with battery
age and usage which results in decreased
vehicle range when compared to the ve-
hicle range when the vehicle was new. This
is normal and expected, and does not indi-
cate a malfunction of the vehicle or Li-ion
battery.
The Li-ion battery's ability to hold a charge
can be affected by how you drive the ve-
hicle, store the vehicle, how you charge the
Li-ion battery and Li-ion battery tempera-
ture during vehicle operation and charging.
To maximize the battery's useful life, use
the following driving and charging habits
where possible:
• Avoid exposing a vehicle to extreme am-
bient temperatures for extended periods. • Avoid storing a vehicle in temperatures
below −13°F (−25°C) for more than seven
days.
• Avoid leaving your vehicle for more than 14 days where the Li-ion battery available
charge gauge reaches a zero or near zero
(state of charge).
• Allow the vehicle and Li-ion battery to cool down af ter use before charging.
• Park/store your vehicle in cool locations out of direct sunlight and away from heat
sources.
• Avoid sustained high battery tempera- tures (caused, for example, by exposure to
very high ambient temperatures or ex-
tending highway driving with multiple
quick charges [if so equipped]) .
• Use the normal charging or trickle charg- ing methods to charge the Li-ion battery
and minimize the use of public Fast
Charge or Quick Charger.
• Moderate driving.
• Use of ECO mode.
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit........................... .2-3
Instrument panel ......................2-5
Meters and gauges ................... .2-6
Speedometer and odometer ............2-7
Li-ion battery temperature gauge .........2-8
Power meter .......................2-9
Driving range ......................2-10
Li-ion battery available charge gauge ......2-10
Outside air temperature ...............2-13
Clock .......................... .2-13
ECO mode indicator ................ .2-14
e-Pedal system indicator ..............2-14
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ......................... .2-15
Checking lights .................... .2-17
Warning lights .................... .2-17
Indicator lights .................... .2-24
Audible reminders ................. .2-27
Vehicle information display ..............2-28
How to use the vehicle information display . . .2-28
Startup display................... .2-29
Settings .........................2-29
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ........................2-37 Warning information displays
(models with a Navigation System)
.......2-46
Security systems .................... .2-47
Vehicle security system ...............2-48
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .......2-49
Wiper and washer switch ................2-50
Washer operation .................. .2-51
Rear wiper operation ................2-52
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch......................2-53
Headlight and turn signal switch ...........2-53
Headlight switch .................. .2-53
Instrument brightness control ..........2-58
Turn signal switch ................. .2-59
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ...........2-59
Horn ............................ .2-60
ECO switch .........................2-60
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) .......2-60
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) . . .2-62E-call (SOS) button (if so equipped).........2-62
Charge port lid switch ................. .2-63
Immediate Charge switch ...............2-63
Steering Assist switch (if so equipped) .......2-63
Rear Door Alert (if so equipped) ............2-64