warning light NISSAN LEAF 2021 Owner´s Manual

WARNING
•Tires should be periodically in-
spected for wear, cracking,
bulging or objects caught in
the tread. If excessive wear,
cracks, bulging or deep cuts
are found, the tire(s) should be
replaced.
• The original tires have built-in
tread wear indicators. When
wear indicators are visible, the
tire(s) should be replaced.
• Tires degrade with age and
use. Have tires, over 6 years old
checked by a qualified techni-
cian, because some tire dam-
age may not be obvious. Re-
place the tires as necessary to
prevent tire failure and pos-
sible personal injury. •
For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Impor-
tant Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty
Information Booklet.
Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size,
tread design, speed rating and load carry-
ing capacity as originally equipped. For ad-
ditional information, see “Specifications”
(P. 10-4) for recommended types and sizes
of tires and wheels.
WARNING
• The use of tires other than those rec-
ommended or the mixed use of tires
of different brands, construction
(bias, bias-belted or radial), or tread
patterns can adversely affect the
ride, braking, handling, Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system, ground
clearance, body-to-tire clearance,
tire chain clearance, speedometer
calibration, headlight aim and bum-
per height. Some of these effects
may lead to accidents and could re-
sult in serious personal injury.
• If your vehicle was originally
equipped with four tires that were
the same size and you are only re-
placing two of the four tires, install
the new tires on the rear axle. Placing
new tires on the front axle may cause
loss of vehicle control in some driving
conditions and cause an accident
and personal injury.
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•If the wheels are changed for any
reason, always replace with wheels
which have the same off-set dimen-
sion. Wheels of a different off-set
could cause premature tire wear, de-
grade vehicle handling characteris-
tics, affect the VDC system and/or in-
terference with the brake discs. Such
interference can lead to decreased
braking efficiency and/or early brake
pad/shoe wear. For additional infor-
mation on wheel-off set dimensions,
see “Wheels and tires” (P. 10-5).
• When replacing a wheel without the
TPMS such as the spare tire, the TPMS
will not function when a wheel is re-
placed, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning
light will flash for approximately 1
minute. The light will remain on af ter
1 minute. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for this service.
• Replacing tires with those not origi-
nally specified by NISSAN could af-
fect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
• The TPMS sensor may be damaged if
it is not handled correctly. Be careful
when handling the TPMS sensor. •
When replacing the TPMS sensor, the
ID registration may be required. It is
recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for ID
registration.
• Do not use a valve stem cap that is
not specified by NISSAN. The valve
stem cap may become stuck.
• Be sure that the valve stem caps are
correctly fitted. Otherwise the valve
may be clogged up with dirt and
cause a malfunction or loss of
pressure.
• Do not install a damaged or de-
formed wheel or tire even if it has
been repaired. Such wheels or tires
could have structural damage and
could fail without warning.
• The use of retread tire is not
recommended.
• For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or “Tire Safety In-
formation” (Canada) in the Warranty
Information Booklet.Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle
handling and tire life. Even with regular use,
wheels can get out of balance. Therefore,
they should be balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
Care of wheels
For additional information on care of
wheels, see “Cleaning exterior” (P. 7-2).
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EMERGENCY TIRE PUNCTURE
REPAIR KIT
The emergency tire puncture repair kit
(Emergency Tire Sealant) is supplied with
the vehicle instead of a spare tire. It can be
used to temporarily repair minor tire
punctures.
If possible, have the vehicle towed to a fa-
cility that can repair or replace the flat tire.
Using the emergency tire puncture repair
kit may cause a malfunction of the tire
pressure sensor and cause the low tire
pressure warning light to illuminate.
For additional information, see “Flat tire”
(P. 6-3).
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Electric shif t P (Park) position mecha-
nism:On a steep hill check that the vehicle
is held securely while the vehicle is in the P
(Park) position without applying any
brakes.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a steep hill with only the
parking brake applied. If the parking brake
cannot keep a vehicle position, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.
Seats: Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to
ensure they operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints/headrests
move up and down smoothly and the locks
(if so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjusters and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage. Steering wheel:
Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
emits from the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check
that the wipers and washer operate prop-
erly and that the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically.
12–volt battery (except for maintenance
free batteries)*: Check the fluid level in
each cell. The fluid should be at the bottom
of the filler opening. Vehicles operated in
high temperatures or under severe condi-
tions require frequent checks of the 12–volt
battery fluid level.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec- tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the EV system is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid levels are between the MAX and MIN
lines on the reservoir.
Coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the high voltage parts are cold. Make
sure that the coolant level is between the
MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir.
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for
water or other fluid leaks af ter the vehicle
has been parked for a while. Water dripping
from the air conditioner af ter use is normal.
If you should notice any leaks, check for
cause and have it corrected immediately.
9-4Maintenance and schedules

11 Index
1
12-volt battery.................8-9
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).....5-158Additional data recording (on vehicles
equipped with optional ProPILOT
Assist)
.................... .10-20Advanced air bag system..........1-53Air bag system
Advanced air bag system........1-53Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system.....1-62Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system.....1-62Air bag warning labels............1-66Air bag warning light.........1-66, 2-18Air bag warning light,
supplemental.............1-66, 2-18Air conditionerAir conditioner specification label. . .10-9Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations......10-3AlarmHowtostopalarm
(refer to, vehicle security system)
. . .2-43Alcohol, drugs and driving..........5-9Android Auto™.................4-2
Antenna................... .4-40Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-158Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light.......................2-19Antifreeze...................5-169Appearance care
Exterior appearance care.........7-2Interior appearance care.........7-4Apple CarPlay®.................4-2At home af ter driving...........EV-21Audible reminders..............2-25Autolight switch...............2-48Autolight system...............2-48Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-24Automatic climate control
(models with Navigation System).....4-32Automatic climate control
(models without Navigation System). .4-29Automatic door locks.............3-6Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-123Avoiding collision and rollover........5-7
B
Battery.....................8-1912-volt battery...............8-9Battery saver system..........2-52Li-ion battery.............EV-2, 2-7
Li-ion battery available charge
gauge.................... .2-9Li-ion battery temperature gauge. . .2-7Battery replacement
Key fob...................8-19Before driving your vehicle
(models with navigation system). . . .EV-14Before starting system...........5-13Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI).......5-46Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-36Booster seats................ .1-41Brake...............5-18,5-19,8-14Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-158Brake fluid..................8-7Brake system...............5-156BRAKE system warning light
(yellow)...................2-19BRAKE warning light (red)........2-16Parking brake operation.........5-19Brake fluid....................8-7Brake precautions.............5-156Brake system................5-156BRAKE system warning light (yellow). . .2-19BRAKE warning light (red)..........2-16Brightness control
Instrument panel.............2-53Bulb replacement...........8-21,8-22

Emergency charge.............CH-11Emergency EV (Electric Vehicle)
shut off...................5-12,6-3Emergency shutoff system........EV-10Emission control information label. . . .10-8EV Characteristics..............EV-11EV system...................EV-2EV unique information...........EV-24Event Data recorders............10-20EVSE
(Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment). . .CH-11Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch..........8-19
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. . .10-8Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire......................6-3Flat towing...................10-14Floor mat cleaning...............7-5Fluid
Brake fluid...................8-7Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Coolant................... .8-5Reduction gear fluid............8-7Windshield-washer fluid..........8-8Fog light switch................2-54
Fog lights
Bulb replacement.............8-22Front and rear sonar system.......5-163Front passenger air bag status
light................... .1-56, 1-58Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system........1-62Fuses.......................8-15Fusible links...................8-17
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.........2-69, 2-70, 2-72, 2-73Gauge
Driving range................ .2-8Li-ion battery available charge
gauge.................... .2-9Li-ion battery temperature gauge. . . .2-7Odometer...................2-5Power meter.................2-7Speedometer................2-5General maintenance.............9-2Glove box................... .2-62
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints
Headrests...................1-7Headlights...................8-22Bulb replacement.............8-22Headlight switch..............2-48
Heated seat switches............2-55Heated seats................. .2-55Heated steering wheel............2-56Heated steering wheel switch.......2-56Heater......................4-26High voltage precautions..........EV-8Hill start....................5-168Hill start assist................5-168Home charge.................CH-9HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.........2-69, 2-70, 2-72, 2-73Hood.......................3-18Horn...................... .2-54How to normal charge...........CH-9How to quick charge.......CH-35, CH-38How to trickle charge............CH-11
I
If the Li-ion battery becomes completely
discharged...................6-12Immediate charge.........CH-48, 2-58Immediate charge switch.....CH-48, 2-58Immobilizer system..............5-13Indicator lights.................2-24Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
...................2-14Indicators for maintenance.........2-36Indicators for operation...........2-34Infants......................1-20Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-24Instrument brightness control.......2-53
11-3

Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-53Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM). .4-11Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles without ProPILOT Assist). . .5-67Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).....5-149Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW).....................5-137Intelligent Key battery............8-19Intelligent Key systemKey operating range............3-8Key operation................3-9Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-12Troubleshooting guide..........3-16Warning signals...............3-16Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI).....5-30Intelligent Ride Control...........5-161Intelligent Trace Control...........5-161Interior light replacement..........8-23Interior lights................. .2-68ISOFIX child restraints.............1-24
J
Jump starting.................6-10
K
Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-19Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-12
KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®........3-2,3-7
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels..........1-66Air conditioner specification label. . .10-9Emission control information label. . .10-8F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. .10-8Motor serial number...........10-8Tire and Loading Information
label..................8-28, 10-9Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate..................... .10-7Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-25LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-24Li-ion battery...............EV-2, 2-7Li-ion battery available charge gauge. . .2-9Li-ion battery status check........CH-48Li-ion battery temperature gauge......2-7Li-ion battery warmer............EV-5License plate, Installing front license
plate......................10-10Light
Air bag warning light........1-66, 2-18Bulb replacement..........8-21,8-22Ceiling light................ .2-69Fog light bulb replacement.......8-22Fog light switch..............2-54Headlight switch..............2-48Headlights..................8-22
Headlights bulb replacement......8-22Indicator lights...............2-24Interior lights................2-68Low tire pressure warning light.....2-20Map lights................. .2-68Warning lights............2-15,2-18Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-14Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement..................8-23Loading information (Refer to vehicle loading
information)..................10-11Lock
Automatic door lock............3-6Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Door locks................. .3-4Power door locks...........3-5, 3-6Low tire pressure warning light......2-20Low tire pressure warning system
(Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS))
..................... .5-4
M
Maintenance
12-volt battery................8-9General maintenance...........9-2Indicators for maintenance.......2-36Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-3Seat belt maintenance..........1-19Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4
11-4

Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-6Map lights...................2-68Meters and gauges
Instrument brightness control.....2-53MirrorAutomatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-24Outside mirrors..............3-25Rearview...................3-24Vanity mirror................3-24Mirrors......................3-24Motor..................... .10-5Before starting system..........5-13Starting the traction motor.......5-14Motor compartment..............8-4Motor serial number.............10-8Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-20
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........3-2,3-7NISSAN Intelligent Key® system.......5-10NissanConnectOwner's Manual.......4-2Normal charge................CH-9Home charge...............CH-9Occasional charge............CH-9Public charge...............CH-9
O
Occasional charge..............CH-9Odometer....................2-5Off-road recovery................5-8
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Opening rear hatch..............3-12Outside air temperature...........2-12Outside mirrors................3-25Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-21
P
Parking..................5-18,5-19Parking brake operation.........5-19Parking/parking on hills.........5-154Parking brake.................5-18Parking brake break-in...........5-158Power
Power door locks...........3-5, 3-6Power outlet................2-60Power steering system.........5-156Power windows..............2-65Power economy...............5-152Power meter...................2-7Power outlet................. .2-60Power steering................5-156Power switch...............5-9, 5-11Precautions
Brake precautions............5-156Charging................. .CH-2Cruise control...............5-65High voltage precautions........EV-8Maintenance precautions.........8-2Precautions on booster seats......1-22
Precautions on child restraints.....1-22Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-11Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-45Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Road accident precautions.......EV-9ProPILOT Assist................5-91Public charge.................CH-9Push starting..................6-13
Q
Quick charge............CH-35, CH-38
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-41Radio frequency remote controlWarning signals...............3-16Rapid air pressure loss............5-8Rear Automatic Braking (RAB).......5-132Rear center seat belt.............1-18Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-58Rear Door Alert................2-59Rear hatch...................3-19Rear seats................... .1-6Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch..................... .2-47Rear window wiper and washer
switches....................2-46Rearview mirror................3-24
11-5

RearView Monitor................4-3RecordersEvent Data................ .10-20Reduction gear fluid..............8-7Registering a vehicle in another
country..................... .10-7Remote charge...............CH-48Remote climate control...........4-38Repairing flat tire................6-4Repairing tire..................6-6Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-16Road accident precautions.........EV-9Roadside assistance program........6-2Rollover......................5-7Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system........1-62
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Child seat belts...............1-19Reporting safety defects (US only). . .10-16Scene guideAt home af ter driving..........EV-21Before driving your vehicle
(models with navigation system). . .EV-14Charging the Li-ion battery......EV-12Driving the vehicle............EV-18Parking the vehicle...........EV-20Starting your vehicle...........EV-17Seat beltChild safety.................1-19
Infants....................1-20Injured person................1-15Larger children...............1-20Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-11Pregnant women..............1-15Rear center seat belt............1-18Seat belt cleaning..............7-6Seat belt extenders............1-18Seat belt maintenance..........1-19Seat belt warning light..........2-18Seat belts...................1-11Seat belts with pretensioners......1-65Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-18Small children................1-20Three-point type..............1-15Seat belt warning light............1-14Seats........................1-2Heated seats................2-55Security system................2-42Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), EV system start.......2-43, 5-13Servicing climate control..........4-40Shif tingElectric shif t control system.......5-14Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-18Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats.......................1-18Speedometer................. .2-5Stability control................5-159Standard maintenance............9-8Starting
Before starting system..........5-13Jump starting................6-10
Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting................6-13Starting the traction motor.......5-14Status light, Front passenger
air bag..................1-56, 1-58Steering
Heated steering wheel..........2-56Power steering system.........5-156Steering assist switch (models with
ProPILOT assist)................2-59Steering wheel.................3-22Stopping the vehicle..............6-5Storage.................... .2-61Stowing golf bags...............2-65Sun visors....................3-23Sunglasses holder..............2-62Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-66Supplemental air bag warning
light....................1-66, 2-18Supplemental restraint system
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system
................... .1-45Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). . .1-45Switch
Autolight switch..............2-48ECO switch................ .2-55Fog light switch..............2-54Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight switch..............2-48Immediate charge switch. . .CH-48, 2-58Instrument brightness control.....2-53Power door lock switch........3-5, 3-6
11-6

Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-47Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-46Turn signal switch.............2-53Wiper and washer switch........2-45
T
Telematic Control Unit Gen2K.......10-19Telematics overview.............10-17Temperature
Li-ion battery temperature gauge. . . .2-7Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
traction motor start..........2-43, 5-13TireFlat tire................... .6-3Low tire pressure warning system. . .5-4Tire and Loading Information label. .8-28,
10-9
Tire chains................ .8-33Tire dressing.................7-4Tire pressure................8-29Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)................. .5-4, 6-3Tire rotation.................8-34Types of tires................8-32Uniform tire quality grading.......10-15Wheel/tire size...............10-5Wheels and tires..............8-25Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-20Tonneau cover................ .2-64
To p
Tether strap child restraints.......1-27Top tether strap child restraint.......1-27TowingFlat towing................ .10-14Tow truck towing..............6-13Trailer towing...............10-14Towing a trailer................10-14TPMS, Tire Pressure Monitoring System. .5-4Traction motor
Traction motor serial number......10-8TransceiverHomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
.......2-69, 2-70, 2-72, 2-73Trickle charge................CH-11Turn signal switch...............2-53Type of charge and how to charge the
Li-ion battery................ .CH-5
U
Underbody cleaning..............7-3Uniform tire quality grading........10-15Unplugged status.............CH-48USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........4-40
V
Vanity mirror..................3-24Vehicle
Dimensions and weights.........10-6Loading information...........10-11Security system..............2-42
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-159Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate...................... .10-7Vehicle immobilizer system.........5-13Vehicle information display.........2-26Vehicle security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
traction motor start
..............5-13Vents.......................4-25Visors......................3-23
W
Warning
Air bag warning light........1-66, 2-18Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Indicators for operation.........2-34Low tire pressure warning light.....2-20Seat belt warning light...........1-14Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-66, 2-18Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................5-4, 6-3Warning lights............2-15,2-18Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-14Warning light
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light
......................2-19BRAKE warning light (red).........2-16BRAKE warning light (yellow).......2-19Seat belt warning light..........2-18
11-7