heater NISSAN LEAF 2020 Owner´s Manual

4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems
NissanConnect® Manual (for Leaf )...............4-2
RearView Monitor (if so equipped) ...............4-3
RearView Monitor system operation ..........4-4
How to read the displayed lines ..............4-5
Difference between predicted and
actual distances .............................4-5
How to park with predictive course
lines ..........................................4-7
Adjusting the screen .........................4-8
How to turn on and off predictive
course lines ..................................4-9
RearView Monitor system limitations .........4-9
System maintenance ....................... 4-10
Intelligent Around View Monitor
(if so equipped) .................................. 4-11
Intelligent Around View Monitor system
operation ................................... 4-12
Difference between predicted and
actual distances ............................ 4-15
How to park with predictive course
lines ......................................... 4-17
How to switch the display ...................4-18
Adjusting the screen ........................ 4-19
Intelligent Around View Monitor system
limitations .................................. 4-19System maintenance
....................... 4-21
Moving Object Detection (MOD)
(if so equipped) ................................. 4-22
MOD system operation ......................4-23
Turning MOD ON and OFF ...................4-25
MOD system limitations .....................4-25
System maintenance .......................4-26
Vents .......................................... 4-27
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .........4-28
Displaying climate control system
status screen (models with navigation
system) ..................................... 4-30
Operating tips ............................... 4-30
In-cabin microfilter .......................... 4-31
Automatic climate control
(models without Navigation System) ........4-32
Automatic climate control
(models with Navigation System) ............4-35
Climate ctrl. timer ........................... 4-38
USB/iPod® charging ports ......................4-43
Antenna ........................................ 4-43
Car phone or CB radio .......................... 4-44
iPod®/iPhone® ................................. 4-44

WARNING
• The air conditioning cooling function
operates only when the power
switch is in the ON position or when
the READY to drive indicator light is
ON.
• Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assis-
tance of others alone in your vehicle.
Pets should also not be lef t alone.
They could accidentally injure them-
selves or others through inadvertent
operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to causes severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.
• Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the inte-
rior air to become stale and the win-
dows to fog up.NOTE:
• Odors from inside and outside the ve- hicle can build up in the air conditioner
unit. Odor can enter the passenger
compartment through the vents.
• When parking, set the heater or air conditioner controls to turn off air re-
circulation to allow fresh air into the
passenger compartment. This should
help reduce odors inside the vehicle. The climate control system (air conditioner
and heater functions) can be operated
when the READY to drive indicator light is
illuminated. However, while charging, the
climate control system can be used when
the power switch is in the ON position.
The fan, heater and air conditioning can be
turned on manually, using the timer func-
tion and using the remote climate control
function.
These functions operate in the following
conditions.
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(automatic)
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Power switch positionLOCK/OFFACCON READY to drive
Fan --Available Available
Heater and air conditioner --Available*1 Available
Timer (Climate Ctrl. Timer) AvailableAvailable- -
Remote control*2 AvailableAvailable- -
*1: The climate control system will only start when charging is being performed. Af ter charging is complete, it will continue to operate if the EVSE (El ectric Vehicle
Supply Equipment) is connected.
*2: Models with Navigation System.
NOTE:
• A series of operation sounds may be heard immediately af ter climate con-
trol ON/OFF operation. This is not a
malfunction.
• Compressor and motor fan may sud- denly start to operate during charging
operation. This is not a malfunction.
• Condensation forms inside the air con- ditioning unit when the air conditioner
is running, and is safely discharged un-
derneath your vehicle. Traces of water
on the ground are therefore normal.
Water may drop underneath the ve-
hicle when climate control is operating.
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• Using the AUTO mode will help reducethe power consumption of the climate
control.
• When the AUTO button is pressed, the AUTO indicator illuminates. The
HEAT button indicator or the A/C button
indicator illuminates according to the op-
eration of the climate control system.
• If any of the MODE, A/C,
HEAT,fan speed control,front defroster is
pushed when the AUTO indicator illumi-
nates, the AUTO indicator will be turned
off. • If the charge connector is connected to
the vehicle when it is in the READY to drive
mode and the air conditioner or heater is
on, the power switch automatically
changes to the ON position. Place the
power switch in the off position to begin
charging. Turn on the desired climate
control function.
• For normal charge, the climate control system is operative when charging op-
eration is complete. For quick charge
however, the climate control system
stops operating when charging opera-
tion stops.
• The climate control timer or remote cli- mate control (for models with Navigation
System) may fog up windows depending
on the set temperature or outside tem-
perature.
• When turning on the seat heater (if so equipped) switch prior to operating the
climate control timer or the remote cli-
mate control (for models with Navigation
System), the seat heater will also turn on
automatically when the outside tem-
perature is low.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
The climate control system is equipped
with an in-cabin microfilter which collects
dirt, dust etc. To make sure the air condi-
tioner heats defogs, and ventilates effi-
ciently, replace the filter regularly. To re-
place the filter, it is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
The filter should be replaced if the air
flow decreases significantly or if win-
dows fog up easily when operating the
climate control system.
LVH0005X
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NOTE:
• If thefan speed control dial, MODE
button, orintake air control but-
ton is operated while AUTO is in use, all
the other buttons operate in AUTO
mode.
• While the AUTO indicator is illuminated, electric power consumption of the air
conditioner can be economized com-
pared to the amount consumed while
the AUTO indicator is not illuminated.
The HEAT indicator light and the A/C indi-
cator light illuminates according to the op-
eration modes of the climate control sys-
tem.
Operation
mode A/C indica-
tor HEAT indi-
cator
Cooling
(HEAT off ) ON OFF
Heating
(A/C off ) OFF ON
Manual operation
The manual mode can be used to control
the heater and air conditioner to your de-
sired temperature. The HEAT indicator light and the A/C indi-
cator light illuminates according to the op-
eration modes.
Operation
mode
A/C indica-
tor HEAT indica-
tor
Cooling
(HEAT off ) ON OFF
Dehumidi-
fied heating ON ON
Heating (A/C
off ) OFF ON
Ventilation OFF OFF
Cooling
1. Press the A/C button to illuminate the A/C indicator light.
2. Press the
HEAT button to turn off
the HEAT indicator light.
• Do not set the temperature higher than the outside air temperature. Do-
ing so may prevent the temperature
from being controlled properly.
• A visible mist may be seen coming from the ventilators in hot, humid con-
ditions as the air is cooled rapidly. This
does not indicate a malfunction. Dehumidified heating
1. Press the A/C button to illuminate the
A/C indicator light.
2. Press the
HEAT button to illuminate
the HEAT indicator light
NOTE:
Electric power consumption of climate
control increases while A/C button indi-
cator and
HEAT button indicator si-
multaneously illuminate. As a result, the
driving range may be decreased.
Heating (A/C off )
1. Press the
HEAT button to illuminate
the HEAT indicator light.
2. Press the A/C button to turn off the A/C indicator light.
• Do not set temperature lower than the outside air temperature. Doing so may
prevent the temperature from being
controlled properly.
• If the windows fog up, use dehumidi- fied heating instead of the A/C off
heating.
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To set the automatic control mode, press
and hold theintake air control button.
The indicator light will blink twice and the
inside/outside circulation will then be con-
trolled automatically. When in automatic
mode, the indicator light will come on when
inside air recirculation is active.
Rear window and outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch
For additional information, refer to “Rear
window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual
To turn the system off
To turn off the climate control, press the
Climate control system OFF button. The
same operating mode (Heater or A/C) that
was active when the system is turned off is
active when system is turned back on.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
(models with Navigation System)
1. Temperature control button
2.
HEAT button
3. Climate Ctrl. Timer indicator 4.
front defroster button
5.
fan speed control button
6.
Rear window and outside mirror (if
so equipped) defroster switch
7.
intake air control button
LHA2889
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8. Climate control system ON·OFF button
9. AUTO climate control ON button
10. MODE (manual air flow control) button
11. A/C (air conditioner) ON·OFF button
Automatic operation (AUTO)
The AUTO mode may be used year-round
as the system automatically controls con-
stant temperature, air flow distribution and
fan speed.
1. Press the AUTO button. The AUTO indica-tor will be illuminated.
2. Press the temperature control button to set the desired temperature.
When any of the following functions are
operated, the AUTO indicator will turn off.
• The
HEAT or A/C button is pressed.
• The fan speed control or ventilator air flow control is operated.
However, the functions that were not oper-
ated continue operating in AUTO mode.
NOTE:
• If thefan speed control button,
MODE button, orintake air control
button is operated while AUTO is in use,
all the other buttons operate in AUTO
mode.
• While the AUTO indicator is illuminated, electric power consumption of the air
conditioner can be economized com-
pared to the amount consumed while
the AUTO indicator is not illuminated.
The HEAT indicator light and the A/C indi-
cator light illuminates according to the op-
eration modes of the climate control sys-
tem.
Operation
mode A/C indica-
tor HEAT indi-
cator
Cooling
(HEAT off ) ON OFF
Heating (A/C
off ) OFF ON
Manual operation
The manual mode can be used to control
the heater and air conditioner to your de-
sired temperature. The HEAT indicator light and the A/C indi-
cator light illuminates according to the op-
eration modes.
Operation
mode
A/C indica-
tor HEAT indica-
tor
Cooling
(HEAT off ) ON OFF
Dehumidi-
fied heating ON ON
Heating (A/C
off ) OFF ON
Ventilation OFF OFF
Cooling
1. Press the A/C button to illuminate the A/C indicator light.
2. Press the
HEAT button to turn off
the HEAT indicator light.
• Do not set the temperature higher than the outside air temperature. Do-
ing so may prevent the temperature
from being controlled properly.
• A visible mist may be seen coming from the ventilators in hot, humid con-
ditions as the air is cooled rapidly. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
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Dehumidified heating
1. Press the A/C button to illuminate theA/C indicator light.
2. Press the
HEAT button to illuminate
the HEAT indicator light
NOTE:
Electric power consumption of climate
control increases while A/C button indi-
cator and
HEAT button indicator si-
multaneously illuminate. As a result, the
driving range may be decreased.
Heating (A/C off )
1. Press the
HEAT button to illuminate
the HEAT indicator light.
2. Press the A/C button to turn off the A/C indicator light.
• Do not set temperature lower than the outside air temperature. Doing so may
prevent the temperature from being
controlled properly.
• If the windows fog up, use dehumidi- fied heating instead of the A/C off
heating. Ventilation
Press the
HEAT button and A/C but-
ton if the indicator lights are on so that
both indicator lights turn off.
NOTE:
• The ventilation mode requires a lower power consumption, so cruising dis-
tance will increase.
• In ventilation mode, temperature is not indicated on the navigation monitor or
on the air conditioner display.
Dehumidified defrosting/defogging
Press the
front defroster button (the
indicator light will illuminate).
• To remove moisture or fog on the front window quickly, set the temperature to
the high temperature and the fan speed
to their maximum level.
• Af ter the windshield is cleared, press the
front defroster button again (the in-
dicator light will turn off ).
• When the
front defroster button is
pressed, the air conditioner and heater
will automatically turn on to defog the
windshield. The outside air recirculation
mode will be selected to improve the de-
fogging performance. Fan speed control
Press the
fan speed control button to
manually control the fan speed.
Press the AUTO button to change the fan
speed to the automatic mode.
Air flow control
Press the MODE button to change the air
flow mode.
Air flows from the center and
side ventilators.
Air flows from the center and
side ventilators and foot outlets.
Air flows mainly from the foot
outlets.
Air flows from the defroster out-
lets and foot outlets.
Air flows from the defroster
vents.
Temperature control
Press the temperature control buttons to
set the desired temperature.
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Air recirculation
Press the
intake air control button to
change the air circulation mode. When the
indicator light illuminates, the flowing air is
recirculated inside the vehicle.
When the outside temperature exceeds
70°F (21°C) the air conditioning system may
default to air recirculation mode automati-
cally to reduce overall power consumption.
To exit air recirculation mode, deselect the
air recirculation button (indicator will turn
off ) to enter fresh mode.
Outside air circulation
Press the
intake air control button to
change the air circulation mode. When the
indicator light does not illuminate, the flow-
ing air is drawn from outside the vehicle.
Automatic air intake control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be
controlled automatically. When the outside
temperature exceeds 70°F (21°C), the air
conditioning system may default to air re-
circulation mode automatically to reduce
overall power consumption.
To set the automatic control mode, press
and hold the
intake air control button.
The indicator light will blink twice and the
inside/outside circulation will then be con- trolled automatically. When in automatic
mode, the indicator light will come on when
inside air recirculation is active.
Rear window and outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch
For additional information, refer to “Rear
window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual
To turn the system off
To turn off the climate control, press the
Climate control system ON·OFF button.
The same operating mode (Heater or A/C)
that was active when the system is turned
off is active when system is turned back on.
CLIMATE CTRL. TIMER
This function pre-heats or pre-cools the
passenger compartment of the vehicle to
the temperature before driving. This helps
reduce power consumption from the Li-ion
battery.
The Climate Ctrl. Timer operates the air
conditioner using power from the charger
or the Li-ion battery. While the charging
connector is connected to the vehicle,
electric power from the Li-ion battery is not
used.
The Climate Ctrl. Timer function allows two
timer settings.
Once the Climate Ctrl. Timer is set, it will
complete air conditioning by the time that
is set. It is not necessary to set the Climate
Ctrl. Timer every day.
WARNING
Even if the Climate Ctrl. Timer is set, the
temperature in the passenger com-
partment may become high or low if
the system automatically stops. Do not
leave children or adults who would nor-
mally require the support of others
alone in your vehicle. Pets should not
be lef t alone either. On hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals. Also on cold days,
temperature in a vehicle could become
low enough to cause severe or possible
fatal injuries to people or animals.
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• The selection of the ECO mode (ON orOFF) is retained even when the EV system
is restarted.
• When the ECO mode is turned off, driving performance is changed. Before turning
off the ECO mode, ensure it is safe to do
so, release the accelerator pedal and op-
erate the ECO switch.
• Turn off the ECO mode when acceleration is required, such as when:– driving with a heavy load of passengers or cargo in the vehicle.
– driving on a steep uphill slope.
• When the cruise control is operated, the vehicle makes it a priority to maintain a
constant speed. The driving range will not
be extended even if the ECO mode indi-
cator appears.
NOTE:
Selecting this drive mode will not neces-
sarily improve power economy as many
driving factors influence its
effectiveness. The vehicle range varies depending upon
the following factors:
• 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 the recommended periodic main-
tenance.
• Keep tires inflated to the 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 ve- hicle.
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 a constant accelerator
position 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 high- way.
• Avoid frequent stopping and braking. Maintain a safe distance behind other ve-
hicles.
• 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.
• Use the air conditioner/heater and close windows to reduce drag when cruising at
a highway speed.
• 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
INCREASING POWER ECONOMY
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