NISSAN LEAF 2020 Owner´s Manual

–On winding or hilly roads
– On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice,
etc.)
– In very windy areas
• Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control switches
1. CANCEL switch:
Deactivates the system without erasing
the set speed.
2. RES+ switch:
Resumes set speed or increases speed
incrementally.
3. SET- switch:
Sets desired cruise speed or reduces
speed incrementally. 4.
ICC switch:
Master switch to activate the system.
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Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode display and
indicators
The display is located in the vehicle infor-
mation display.
1.Cruise indicator: This indicator indi-
cates the ICC system status depending
on a color:
• Cruise control ON indicator (gray):
Indicates that the ICC switch is on.
• Cruise control SET indicator (green):
Indicates that the cruising speed is
set. •
Cruise control warning (yellow): Indi-
cates that there is a malfunction in the
ICC system.
2. Set vehicle speed indicator: This indi-
cator indicates the set vehicle speed.
For Canadian models, the speed is dis-
played in km/h.
Operating conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode
To turn on the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode, push and hold the ICC
switch
OAfor longer than about 1.5 sec-
onds.
When pushing ICC switch on, the conven-
tional (fixed speed) cruise control mode
display and indicators
OBare displayed in
the vehicle information display. Af ter you
hold the ICC switch for longer than about
1.5 seconds, the ICC system display turns
off. The cruise indicator appears. You can
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now set your desired cruising speed. Push-
ing the ICC switch again will turn the sys-
tem completely off. When the power switch
is placed in the OFF position, the system is
also automatically turned off.
To use the ICC system again, quickly push
and release the ICC switch (vehicle-to ve-
hicle distance control mode) or push and
hold it (conventional cruise control mode)
again to turn it on.
CAUTION
To avoid accidentally engaging cruise
control, make sure to turn the ICC
switch off when not using the ICC sys-
tem. To set cruising speed, accelerate your ve-
hicle to the desired speed, push the SET- ©
switch and release it. (The color of the
cruise indicator changes to green and set
vehicle speed indicator comes on.) Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your
vehicle will maintain the set speed.
• To pass another vehicle, depress the ac-
celerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle will return to the previ-
ously set speed.
• The vehicle may not maintain the set speed when going up or down steep hills.
If this happens, manually maintain ve-
hicle speed. To cancel the preset speed, use any of the
following methods:
1. Push the CANCEL switch. The vehicle
speed indicator will turn off.
2. Tap the brake pedal. The vehicle speed indicator will turn off.
3. Turn the ICC switch off. Both the cruise indicator and vehicle speed indicator will
turn off.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one
of the following three methods:
1. Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push
and release the SET- switch.
2. Push and hold the RES+ switch. When the vehicle attains the desired speed,
release the switch.
3. Push, then quickly release the RES+ switch. Each time you do this, the set
speed will increase by about 1 mph (1.6
km/h).
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To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one
of the following three methods:
1. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When thevehicle attains the desired speed, push
the SET- switch and release it.
2. Push and hold the SET- switch. Release the switch when the vehicle slows down
to the desired speed.
3. Push, then quickly release the SET- switch. Each time you do this, the set
speed will decrease by about 1 mph (1.6
km/h).
To resume the preset speed, push and re-
lease the RES+ switch. The vehicle will re-
sume the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 25 mph (40 km/h).
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System temporarily unavailable
A chime sounds under the following condi-
tions and the control is automatically can-
celed:
• When the vehicle slows down more than8 mph (13 km/h) below the set speed
• When the shif t lever is not in the D (Drive) or B mode
• When the parking brake is applied
• When the VDC operates (including the traction control system)
• When a wheel slips
When the system is not operating properly,
the chime sounds and the color of the
cruise indicator will change to orange.
Action to take
If the color of the cruise indicator changes
to orange, stop the vehicle in a safe place
and place the shif t lever in the P (Park) po-
sition. Turn the EV system off, restart the EV
system, resume driving, and then perform
the setting again. If it is not possible to set or the indicator
stays on, it may indicate that the system
is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle
is still drivable under normal conditions,
have the vehicle checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the ProPI-
LOT Assist system could result in seri-
ous injury or death.
• ProPILOT Assist is not a self-driving
system. Within the limits of its capa-
bilities, as described in this manual, it
helps the driver with certain driving
activities.
• The ProPILOT Assist system is not a
replacement for proper driving pro-
cedures and is not designed to cor-
rect careless, inattentive or absent-
minded driving. ProPILOT Assist will
not always steer the vehicle to keep it
in the lane. The ProPILOT Assist sys-
tem is not designed to prevent loss of
control. It is the driver’s responsibility
to stay alert, drive safely, keep the
vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in
control of the vehicle at all times.
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•There are limitations to the ProPILOT
Assist system capability. The ProPI-
LOT Assist system does not function
in all driving, traffic, weather, and
road conditions. It is the driver’s re-
sponsibility to stay alert, drive safely,
keep the vehicle in the traveling lane,
and be in control of the vehicle at all
times.
• The ProPILOT Assist system is only an
aid to assist the driver and is not a
collision warning or avoidance
device.
• The ProPILOT Assist system is for
highway use only and is not intended
for city driving. Failure to apply the
brake or steer the vehicle when nec-
essary may result in a serious
accident.
• Always observe posted speed limits
and do not set the speed over them.
• Never take your hands off the steer-
ing wheel when driving. Always keep
your hands on the steering wheel
and drive your vehicle safely.
• Never unfasten your safety belt
when using ProPILOT Assist. Doing so
automatically cancels the ProPILOT
Assist system. •
The ProPILOT Assist system does not
react to stationary and slow moving
vehicles.
• Always drive carefully and atten-
tively when using the ProPILOT Assist
system. Read and understand the
Owner’s Manual thoroughly before
using the ProPILOT Assist system. To
avoid serious injury or death, do not
rely on the system to prevent acci-
dents or to control the vehicle’s
speed in emergency situations. Do
not use the ProPILOT Assist system
except in appropriate road and traffic
conditions.
The ProPILOT Assist system is intended to
enhance the operation of the vehicle when
following a vehicle traveling in the same
lane and direction.
The ProPILOT Assist system uses a multi-
sensing front camera unit
OAinstalled behind
the windshield and a radar sensor located on
the front of the vehicle
OBto measure the
distance to the vehicle ahead in the same lane
and to monitor the lane markers. If the vehicle
detects a slower moving vehicle ahead, the
system will reduce the vehicle speed so that
your vehicle follows the vehicle in front at the
selected distance. The system will also help
keep the vehicle centered in the traveling lane
when clear lane markings are detected.
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PROPILOT ASSIST SYSTEM
OPERATION
1. Steering-wheel-mounted control (lef t)
2. Vehicle information display
3. Steering-wheel-mounted control (right)
4. ProPILOT Assist switch
The ProPILOT Assist system has the follow-
ing two functions:
1.Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
The ICC system can be set to one of two
cruise control modes: • Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode: For cruising at a preset
speed
NOTE:Steering Assist is not available in the
conventional (fixed speed) cruise con-
trol mode.
• Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode: The ICC system maintains a
selected distance from the vehicle in
front of you within the speed range of
0 to 90 mph (0 to 144 km/h) up to the
set speed. The set speed can be se-
lected by the driver between 20 to 90
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mph (32 to 144 km/h). When the ve-
hicle ahead slows to a stop, your ve-
hicle gradually decelerates to a stand-
still. When the vehicle is stopped, the
ICC system maintains braking force to
keep your vehicle stopped.
NOTE:When your vehicle is stopped for less
than 3 seconds and the vehicle ahead
begins to move, your vehicle will start
moving again automatically.
– When your vehicle is at a standstill for more than 3 seconds and the vehicle
ahead begins to accelerate, push the
RES+ switch or lightly depress the accel-
erator pedal. The ICC system starts to
follow the vehicle ahead.
– When no vehicle is detected ahead within the driver selected distance, the
vehicle travels at the speed set by the
driver. The speed must be above 20 mph
(32 km/h) to use this function.
NOTE:
Even if the Automatic Emergency Brak-
ing (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection set-
ting is turned off by the driver using the
“Settings” menu in the vehicle informa-
tion display, AEB with Pedestrian Detec-
tion will be automatically turned on
when ICC is used.
2. Steering Assist
The Steering Assist function controls the
steering system to help keep your ve-
hicle within the traveling lane.
When there is no vehicle ahead, Steering
Assist is not available at speeds under 37
mph (60 km/h).
ProPILOT Assist switches
1. DISTANCE switch:
• Long
• Middle
• Short
2. RES+ switch:
Resumes set speed or increases speed
incrementally
3. CANCEL switch:
Deactivates the ProPILOT Assist system
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4.ProPILOT Assist switch:
Turns the ProPILOT Assist system on or
off
5. SET- switch:
Sets desired cruise speed or reduces
speed incrementally
6. Steering Assist switch:
Turns the Steering Assist function on or
offThe ProPILOT Assist system
display and indicators
1. Steering Assist indicator
Indicates the status of the Steering As-
sist function by the color of the indicator • Steering Assist indicator (gray): Steer- ing Assist standby
• Steering Assist indicator (green): Steering Assist active
• Steering Assist indicator (orange): Steering Assist malfunction 2.
ProPILOT Assist activation
Displays once the ProPILOT Assist sys-
tem is activated
3. Vehicle ahead detection indicator
Indicates whether the system detects a
vehicle in front of you
4. ProPILOT Assist status indicator
Indicates the status of the ProPILOT As-
sist system by the color of the indicator • ProPILOT Assist status indicator (white): ProPILOT Assist is on but in
standby
• ProPILOT Assist status indicator (blue): ProPILOT Assist active
5. Lane marker indicator
Indicates whether the system detects
lane markers • No lane markers displayed: Steering Assist is turned off
• Lane marker indicator (gray): No lane markers detected
• Lane marker indicator (green): Lane markers detected
• Lane marker indicator (yellow): Lane departure is detected
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6.Set distance indicator
Displays the selected distance
7.
Steering Assist status indicator/warning
Displays the status of the Steering Assist
by the color of the indicator/warning • No Steering Assist status indicator displayed: Steering Assist is turned off
• Steering Assist indicator (gray): Steer- ing Assist standby
• Steering Assist indicator (green): Steering Assist active
• Steering Assist indicator (yellow): Steering Assist malfunction
8.
Speed control status indicator/warning
Displays the status of speed control by
the color and shape of the indicator/
warning • Speed control status indicator/ warning (gray): ICC standby
• Speed control status indicator/ warning (solid green
): ICC (dis-
tance control mode) is active (vehicle
detected ahead). Your vehicle
matches the speed of the vehicle
ahead. • Speed control status indicator/
warning (green outline
): ICC
(maintain speed control mode) is ac-
tive (no vehicle detected ahead). Your
vehicle maintains the driver-selected
set speed.
• Speed control status indicator/ warning (orange): Indicates an ICC
malfunction
9. Set vehicle speed indicator
Indicates the set vehicle speedTURNING THE CONVENTIONAL
(fixed speed) CRUISE CONTROL
MODE ON
NOTE:
ProPILOT Assist provides no approach
warnings, automatic braking, or steering
assist in the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode.
To choose the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode, push and hold the
ProPILOT Assist switch for longer than ap-
proximately 1.5 seconds. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Conventional (fixed
speed) cruise control mode” in this section.
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