NISSAN LEAF 2023 Owners Manual

NOTE:
• Request switches for all doors andhatch can be deactivated when the Ext.
Door Switch feature is switched to OFF
using the “Settings” menu on the ve-
hicle information display. For addi-
tional information, see “Settings”
(P. 2-28).
• Doors do not lock by pushing the door handle request switch while the driv-
er’s door is open. However, the driver’s
door locks with the mechanical key
even if any door is open. • Doors do not lock with the door handle
request switch with the Intelligent Key
inside the vehicle and a beep sounds to
warn you. However, when an Intelligent
Key is inside the vehicle, doors can be
locked with another Intelligent Key.
WARNING
Af ter locking the doors using the re-
quest switch, make sure that the doors
have been securely locked by operat-
ing the door handles. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in inad-
vertently unlocking the door, which
may decrease the safety and security
of your vehicle.
CAUTION
• When locking the doors using the re-
quest switch, make sure to have the
Intelligent Key in your possession
before operating the request switch.
• The request switch is operational
only when the Intelligent Key has
been detected by the Intelligent Key
system.
Lockout protection
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the vehicle, lockout
protection is equipped with the Intelligent
Key system.
When the driver’s side door is open, the
doors are locked, then the Intelligent Key is
lef t inside the vehicle and the door is
closed, all doors will unlock automatically.
NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelli-
gent Key is in the same hand that is op-
erating the request switch to lock the
door. Put the Intelligent Key in a purse,
pocket or your other hand.
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not func-
tion under the following conditions:
• When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the instrument panel.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the glove box or a storage bin.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the door pockets.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side or near metallic materials.
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Unlocking doors
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the door handle request switch
OA
or the rear hatch request switchOB
once. The hazard indicator lights may
flash once and the outside chime may
sound once.
3. Push the door handle request switch
OA
or the rear hatch request switchOB
again within 1 minute to unlock all doors.
The hazard indicator lights flash once
and the outside chime sounds once. All doors will be locked automatically un-
less one of the following operations is per-
formed within one minute af ter pushing
the request switch:
• Opening any door.
• Pushing the power switch.
NOTE:
The Selective Unlock feature can be
changed using the “Settings” menu on
the vehicle information display. For ad-
ditional information, see “Settings”
(P. 2-28).
Using the interior lights
The interior lights illuminate for a period of
time when a door is unlocked and the
room light switch is in the DOOR position.
The lights can be turned off without waiting
by performing one of the following
operations:
• Placing the power switch in the ON
position.
• Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key.
• Switching the room light switch to the “OFF” position.
For additional information, see “Interior
lights” (P. 2-72).
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Opening rear hatch
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the rear hatch opener switch
OC.
3. The rear hatch will unlock and open.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE
KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION
The remote keyless entry function can op-
erate all door locks using the remote key-
less function of the Intelligent Key. The re-
mote keyless function can operate at a
distance of 33 f t (10 m) away from the ve-
hicle. The operating distance depends
upon the conditions around the vehicle. The remote keyless entry function will not
function under the following conditions:
• When the Intelligent Key is not within the
operational range.
• When the doors or the hatch are open or not closed securely.
• When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.
WARNING
• Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use.
• The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pressed.
The FAA advises that the radio waves
may affect aircraf t navigation and
communications systems. Do not
operate the Intelligent Key while on
an airplane. Make sure the buttons
are not operated unintentionally
when the unit is stored during a
flight.
LPD3152LPD3111
1.(lock) button
2.
(unlock) button
3.
(charge port lid) button
4.
(panic) button
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CAUTION
• Do not allow the Intelligent Key,
which contains electrical compo-
nents, to come into contact with wa-
ter or salt water. This could affect the
system function.
• Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
• Do not strike the Intelligent Key
sharply against another object.
• Do not change or modif y the Intelli-
gent Key.
• Wetting may damage the Intelligent
Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet,
immediately wipe until it is com-
pletely dry.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key for an
extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C).
• Do not attach the Intelligent Key with
a key holder that contains a magnet.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment,
personal computers or cellular
phone.
• When locking the doors using the In-
telligent Key, be sure not to leave the
key in the vehicle.Locking doors
1. Place the power switch in the LOCK position.
2. Close all doors.
3. Press the
button on the Intelli-
gent Key.
4. The hazard indicator lights flash twice and the horn beeps once.
5. All doors and the rear hatch will be locked.
WARNING
Af ter locking the doors using the Intel-
ligent Key, be sure that the doors have
been securely locked by operating the
door handles. Failure to follow these in-
structions may result in inadvertently
unlocking the doors, which may de-
crease the safety and security of your
vehicle.
Unlocking doors
1. Press thebutton on the Intelligent
Key to unlock the driver’s door.
2. The hazard indicator lights flash once.
3.
Press thebutton again within 1 min-
ute to unlock all doors and rear hatch.
All doors and rear hatch will be locked au-
tomatically unless one of the following op-
erations is performed within 1 minute af ter
pressing the
button:
• Opening any doors or rear hatch.
• Pushing the power switch.
Using the interior lights
The interior lights illuminate for a period of
time when a door is unlocked and the
room light switch is in the DOOR position.
The lights can be turned off without waiting
by performing one of the following
operations:
• Placing the power switch in the ON position.
• Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key.
• Switching the room light switch to the “OFF” position.
For additional information, see “Interior
lights” (P. 2-72).
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Opening charge port lid
The charge port lid may be opened by
pressing and holding thebutton.
For additional information, see "Opening
charge port lid" (P. 3-20).
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-
ened, you may activate the panic alarm to
call attention by pressing and holding the
button on the Intelligent Key for lon-
ger than 1 second.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on
for a period of time.
The panic alarm stops when:
• It has run for a period of time.
• Any button is pressed on the Intelligent Key. (Note: The
button must be
pushed for more than 1 second.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn
mode
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and
horn mode when you first receive the
vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when
the
button is pressed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps
once. When the
button is pressed, the
hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can
be switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the
button is pressed, the hazard indicator
flashes twice. When thebutton is
pressed, neither the hazard indicator nor
the horn operates.
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Hazard indicator and horn mode
OperationDOOR LOCKDOOR UNLOCK
Pushing door handle request switch or rear hatch request switch HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - twice HAZARD -
once
OUTSIDE CHIME - once
Pressing
orbutton HAZARD -
twice
HORN - once HAZARD -
once
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode
Operation DOOR LOCKDOOR UNLOCK
Pushing door handle request switch or rear hatch request switch HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - none HAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME - none
Pressing
orbutton HAZARD -
twice
HORN - none HAZARD - none
HORN - none
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Switching procedure:
To switch the hazard indicator and horn
(chime) operation, press the
andbuttons on the Intelligent Key simulta-
neously for more than two seconds.
• When the hazard indicator mode is set, the hazard indicator flashes three times.
• When the hazard indicator and horn mode is set, the hazard indicator flashes
once and the horn chirps once.
12-VOLT BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM
When all the following conditions are met
for a period of time, the battery saver sys-
tem will cut off the power supply to prevent
12-volt battery discharge.
• The power switch is in the ACC or ONposition,
• All doors are closed, and
• The vehicle is in the P (Park) position.
WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of
the Intelligent Key or to help prevent the
vehicle from being stolen, a chime or
buzzer sounds from inside and outside the
vehicle and a warning is displayed in the
instrument panel.
When a chime or beep sounds or a warning
is displayed, be sure to check the vehicle
and the Intelligent Key.
For additional information, see “Trouble-
shooting guide” (P. 3-16) and “Vehicle infor-
mation display warnings and indicator”
(P. 2-36 ).
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Verif y the location of all Intelligent Keys that
are programmed for the vehicle. If another
Intelligent Key is in range or inside the ve-
hicle, the vehicle system may respond dif-
ferently than expected.
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SymptomPossible causeAction to take
When opening the driver’s door
to get out of the vehicle The inside warning chime sounds continu-
ously. The power switch is pushed to the OFF
position while the driver's door is open.
Close the driver's door.
The power switch is in the ACC posi-
tion. Push the power switch to the OFF posi-
tion then close the driver's door.
When closing the door af ter
getting out of the vehicle The No Key Detected warning appears on
the display, the outside chime sounds
three times and the inside warning chime
sounds for a few seconds.
The power switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Push the power switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
The Rear Door Alert warning message ap-
pears on the display, the horn sounds three
times twice, or a Check Rear Seat for All Ar-
ticles warning appears on the display. The Rear Door Alert is activated.
Check the back seat for all articles, press
the OK button to clear the Rear Door Alert
warning message.
The outside chime sounds continuously. The power switch is in the ACC or OFF
position, the electric shif t control sys-
tem has malfunctioned and the ve-
hicle cannot be placed in the P (Park)
position when the parking brake is not
applied.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
When closing the door with the
inside lock knob turned to
LOCK The outside chime sounds for a few sec-
onds and all the doors unlock.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
or cargo area.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the request
switch or the
button on
the Intelligent Key to lock the
door The outside chime sounds for a few sec-
onds.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
or a cargo area.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the power
switch in the READY to drive
position The EV system operation for discharged
Intelligent Key system indicator appears on
the display.
The Intelligent Key battery charge is
low.
For additional information, see “NISSAN
Intelligent Key® battery discharge” (P. 8-19).
The No Key Detected warning appears on
the display and the inside warning chime
sounds for a few seconds. The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the power
switch The Key System Error indicator appears on
the display. It warns of a malfunction with the In-
telligent Key system.It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer.
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1. Securely close the charge port lid.
2. Pull the hood lock release handle
O1lo-
cated below the driver’s side instrument
panel until the hood springs up slightly.
3. Locate the lever
O2between the hood
and the charge port lid, and push the
lever upward with your fingertips.
4. Raise the hood
O3.
5. Remove the support rod
O4from under
the hood and insert it into the slot
O5. Hold the coated parts when removing or
resetting the support rod
OA. Avoid di-
rect contact with the metal parts, as they
may be hot immediately af ter the motor
has been stopped.
When closing the hood, return the support
rod to its original position, lower the hood
to approximately 8 in (20 cm) above the
latch and release it. This allows proper en-
gagement of the hood latch.
WARNING
• Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
• If you see steam or smoke coming
from the motor compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
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HOOD
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To open the rear hatch, unlock it and push
the rear hatch opener switch
OA. Pull up the
rear hatch to open.
The rear hatch can be unlocked by:
• Pushing the power door lock switch to the unlock position.
• Pushing the rear hatch request switch.
• Pressing the
button on the Intelli-
gent Key.
For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key® system” (P. 3-6).
WARNING
• Always make sure that the rear hatch
has been closed securely to prevent
it from opening while driving.
• Do not drive with the rear hatch open.
• Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the rear hatch.
SECONDARY REAR HATCH
RELEASE
Follow the following steps to unlock the
rear hatch when the battery is discharged.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as
possible for inspection.
Unlocking the rear hatch:
LPD2692LPD2782
REAR HATCH
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