ECU NISSAN LEAF 2023 Workshop Manual

When opening the charge port lid:
1. The charging status indicator lights flashand a chime sounds three times and the
charge port lid will then spring up slightly.
2. Put your hand into the underside of the lid and open until it is in the fully open
position.
When closing the charge port lid:
1. Slowly move the lid down.
2. Lock it securely into place. If the charge port lid cannot be unlocked
1. Open the hood.
2. Move the lever behind the charge port
lid in the direction of the arrow using a
flat head screwdriver or suitable tool,
and the port is unlocked.
CAUTION
Make sure that the charge port lid is
completely closed and latched before
driving. Failure to do so could cause the
lid to open suddenly during driving.
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Intelligent Key button
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INTELLIGENT AROUND VIEW®
MONITOR SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for Intelligent Around View® Monitor.
Failure to operate the vehicle in accor-
dance with these system limitations
could result in serious injury or death.
• Do not use the Intelligent Around
View® Monitor with the outside mir-
rors in the stored position, and make
sure that the rear hatch is securely
closed when operating the vehicle
using the Intelligent Around View®
Monitor.
• The apparent distance between ob-
jects viewed on the Intelligent
Around View® Monitor differs from
the actual distance.
• The cameras are installed on the
front grille, the outside mirrors and
above the rear license plate. Do not
put anything on the vehicle that cov-
ers the cameras.
• When washing the vehicle with high
pressure water, be sure not to spray it
around the cameras. Otherwise, wa-
ter may enter the camera unit caus-
ing water condensation on the lens, a
malfunction, fire or an electric shock. •
Do not strike the cameras. They are
precision instruments. Doing so
could cause a malfunction or cause
damage resulting in a fire or an elec-
tric shock.
There are some areas where the system
will not show objects and the system does
not warn of moving objects. When in the
front or rear view display, an object below
the bumper or on the ground may not be
viewed
O1. When in the bird’s-eye view, a
tall object near the seam
O2of the camera
viewing areas will not appear in the
monitor.
The following are operating limitations and
do not represent a system malfunction:
• There may be a delay when switching between views.
• When the temperature is extremely high or low, the screen may not display objects
clearly.
• When strong light directly shines on the camera, objects may not be displayed
clearly.
• The screen may flicker under fluorescent light.
• The colors of objects on the Intelligent Around View® Monitor may differ some-
what from the actual color of objects.
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WARNING
• Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be lef t alone either. They
could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent opera-
tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny
days, temperatures in a closed ve-
hicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.
• Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from slid-
ing or shif ting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a sud-
den stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as pos-
sible, and inflate them to the proper pres-
sure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces power efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substi-
tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver’s responsibility to maintain cor-
rect tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumi-
nation of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-
bined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately oneminute and then remain continuously illu-
minated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists. When the malfunc-
tion indicator is illuminated, the system
may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, includ-
ing the installation of replacement or alter-
nate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning prop-
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale af ter replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
Additional information
• When using a wheel without the TPMS
such as the spare tire, the TPMS does not
monitor the tire pressure of the spare tire.
• The TPMS will activate only when the ve- hicle is driven at speeds above 16 mph (25
km/h). Also, this system may not detect a
sudden drop in tire pressure (for example,
a flat tire while driving).
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND
DRIVING
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4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe lo-cation off the road and away from traffic
if possible.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradu- ally stop the vehicle.
6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and contact a roadside emergency service
to change the tire. For additional infor-
mation, see “Flat tire” (P. 6-3).
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs. Alcohol in the blood-
stream reduces coordination, delays
reaction time and impairs judgement.
Driving af ter drinking alcohol increases
the likelihood of being involved in an
accident injuring yourself and others.
Additionally, if you are injured in an ac-
cident, alcohol can increase the sever-
ity of the injury. NISSAN is committed to safe driving. How-
ever, you must choose not to drive under
the influence of alcohol. Every year thou-
sands of people are injured or killed in
alcohol-related accidents. Although the lo-
cal laws vary on what is considered to be
legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol
affects all people differently and most
people underestimate the effects of
alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix!
That is true for drugs, too (over-the-
counter, prescription, and illegal drugs). Do
not drive if your ability to operate your ve-
hicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some
other physical condition.
WARNING
• Do not operate the power switch
while driving the vehicle except in an
emergency. (The EV system shuts
down when the power switch is
pushed three consecutive times or
the power switch is pushed and held
for more than 2 seconds.) If the EV
system stops while the vehicle is be-
ing driven, this could lead to a crash
and serious injury.
• When turning off the power switch,
make sure to push the P (Park) posi-
tion switch on the shif t lever even if
the vehicle is maintaining a stop and
hold using the e-pedal. This will pre-
vent the vehicle from moving or roll-
ing unexpectedly, which could result
in serious personal injury or property
damage.
Before operating the power switch, make
sure the vehicle is in the P (Park) position.
PUSH-BUTTON POWER SWITCH
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POWER SWITCH POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position)
The power switch can only be locked in this
position.
The power switch will be unlocked when it
is placed in the ACC position while the
driver is carrying the Intelligent Key.
ACC (Accessories)
This position activates electrical accesso-
ries, such as the radio, when the EV system
is off.
ON
This position turns on the EV system and
electrical accessories.
READY (Normal operating
position)
This position turns on the EV system and
electrical accessories and the vehicle can
be driven.
OFF
This position turns off the EV system.The power switch cannot be placed in the
LOCK position until the vehicle is in the P
(Park) position.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle with the power
switch in the ACC position for an ex-
tended period of time. This can dis-
charge the 12-volt battery.
NOTE:
If the power switch is pushed quickly or
is pushed twice quickly, the switch may
not function even if a chime sound is
heard. Push the switch again more
slowly.
EMERGENCY EV SHUT OFF
To shut off the EV system in an emergency
situation while driving, perform the follow-
ing procedure:
• Rapidly push the power switch three con- secutive times in less than 1.5 seconds, or
• Push and hold the power switch for more than 2 seconds.
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
BATTERY DISCHARGE
If the Intelligent Key battery is discharged
or environmental conditions interfere with
the Intelligent Key operation, start the EV
system in the READY to drive mode accord-
ing to the following procedure:
1. Push the P (Park) position switch on the shif t lever.
2. Firmly apply the foot brake.
3. Touch the power switch with the Intelli- gent Key as illustrated. (A chime will
sound.)
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PEDAL TYPE
To engage:Firmly depress the parking
brake.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. Push the P (Park) position switch on the shif t lever.
3. Firmly depress the parking brake pedal and it will release.
4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out.
SWITCH TYPE (models with
electronic parking brake system)
The electronic parking brake can be ap-
plied or released automatically or by oper-
ating the electronic parking brake switch.
Automatic operation
The electronic parking brake is automati-
cally released as soon as the vehicle starts
and the accelerator pedal is depressed.
In order for the electronic parking brake to
disable when the driver pushes the accel-
erator, the driver’s seat belt must be
fastened.
WARNING
• The electronic parking brake will not
be automatically applied when the
EV system is stopped without using
the power switch (for example, by EV
system stalling). •
Before leaving the vehicle, push the P
(Park) position switch on the shif t le-
ver and check that the electronic
parking brake indicator light (
or
PARK) is illuminated to confirm that
the electronic parking brake is ap-
plied. The electronic parking brake
indicator light (
or PARK) will re-
main on for a period of time af ter the
driver’s door is locked.
CAUTION
• When parking in an area where the
outside temperature is below 32°F
(0°C), the parking brake, if applied,
may freeze in place and may be diffi-
cult to release.
• For safe parking, it is recommended
that you place the vehicle in the P
(Park) position and securely block
the wheels.
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E-PEDAL SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the e-Pedal system. Failure to oper-
ate the vehicle in accordance with
these system limitations could result in
serious injury or death.
• If the “Press brake pedal to prevent
rolling” warning message appears in
the vehicle information display, de-
press the brake pedal. The vehicle
may start moving.
• If the deceleration force provided by
the e-Pedal system is not sufficient,
depress the brake pedal.
• If the vehicle starts to move while it is
stopped by the e-Pedal system, de-
press the brake pedal immediately.
• Under the following conditions, place
the vehicle in the P (Park) position
and make sure the parking brake is
securely applied. The vehicle may
start moving suddenly.
– When getting in and out of the
vehicle
– When loading and unloading the
vehicle –
When stopping the vehicle for a
long period of time
• Under the following conditions, the
e-Pedal system may not decelerate
or stop the vehicle sufficiently. De-
press the brake pedal whenever
necessary.
– When excessively heavy baggage
is loaded in the vehicle
– When driving on steep downhill
roads
– When driving on icy roads
• On a slope, the e-Pedal system may
not stop the vehicle completely or
may not keep the vehicle stopped.
Depress the brake pedal whenever
necessary.
CAUTION
• Turn the e-Pedal system off and
place the vehicle in the N (Neutral)
position under the following
conditions:
– When the vehicle enters an auto-
matic car wash
– When the vehicle is towed
• Be careful not to operate the e-Pedal
switch mistakenly or unintentionally.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If the e-Pedal system malfunctions, the “e-
Pedal system failure! Press brake pedal to
slow or stop” warning message appears in
the vehicle information display. When the
warning message appears, the e-Pedal
system will be turned off automatically.
Have the system checked as soon as pos-
sible. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service.
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SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during winter:
• A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re-move ice and snow from the windows
and wiper blades.
• A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-drif ts.
• Extra windshield-washer fluid to refill the reservoir tank.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
• Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” un-
der these conditions. Try to avoid
driving on wet ice until the road is
salted or sanded.
• Whatever the conditions, drive with
caution. Accelerate and slow down
with care. If accelerating too fast, the
drive wheels will lose even more
traction. •
Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry
pavement.
• Allow greater following distances on
slippery roads.
• Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwise
clear road in shaded areas. If a patch
of ice is seen ahead, brake before
reaching it. Try not to brake while on
the ice, and avoid any sudden steer-
ing maneuvers.
• Do not use cruise control on slippery
roads.
FREEING A FROZEN CHARGE PORT
LID
When the charge port is frozen, melt the ice
using a hair dryer.
PARKING BRAKE
CAUTION
• When parking in an area where the
outside temperature is below 32°F
(0°C), the parking brake, if applied,
may freeze in place and may be diffi-
cult to release.
• For safe parking, it is recommended
that you place the vehicle in the P
(Park) position and securely block
the wheels.
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To shut off the EV system in an emergency
situation while driving, perform the follow-
ing procedure.
• Rapidly push the power switch three con-secutive times in less than 1.5 seconds, or
• Push and hold the power switch for more than 2 seconds.TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with TPMS. It moni-
tors tire pressure of all tires. When the low
tire pressure warning light is lit, and the “Tire
Pressure Low — Add Air” warning appears
on the vehicle information display, one or
more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. If the vehicle is being driven with
low tire pressure, the TPMS will activate and
warn you of it by the low tire pressure
warning light. This system will activate only
when the vehicle is driven at speeds above
16 mph (25 km/h). For additional informa-
tion, see “Warning lights, indicator lights
and audible reminders” (P. 2-14) and “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P. 5-4).
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. •
If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with underinflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and
increase the likelihood of tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to an accident and
could result in serious personal in-
jury. Check the tire pressure for all
four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to
the recommended COLD tire pres-
sure shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label to turn the low tire
pressure warning light OFF. If the
light still illuminates while driving af-
ter adjusting the tire pressure, a tire
may be flat or the TPMS may be mal-
functioning. If you have a flat tire, re-
pair it as soon as possible. If no tire is
flat and all tires are properly inflated,
have the vehicle checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a certified
LEAF dealer for this service.
EMERGENCY EV (Electric Vehicle)
SHUT OFF FLAT TIRE
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5. Remove the protective capOAof the
hose and screw the hose securely onto
the tire valve. Make sure that the pres-
sure release valve
OBis securely tight-
ened. Make sure that the air compressor
switch is in the OFF (O) position, and
then insert the power plug into the
power outlet in the vehicle. 6. Push the power switch to the ACC posi-
tion. Then turn the compressor switch
to the ON (−) position and inflate the tire
up to the pressure that is specified on
the Tire and Loading Information label
affixed to the driver’s side center pillar if
possible, or to the minimum of 26 psi
(180 kPa). Turn the air compressor off
briefly in order to check the tire pressure
with the pressure gauge.
If the tire is inflated to higher than the
specified pressure, lower the tire pres-
sure by releasing air with the pressure
release valve.
NOTE:
The compressor tire pressure gauge
may show a pressure reading of 87 psi
(600 kPa) for about 30 seconds while in-
flating the tire. The pressure gauge is in-
dicating the pressure inside the sealant
can. When the sealant has been injected
into the tire the pressure gauge will drop
and indicate actual tire pressure.
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury while
using the emergency tire puncture re-
pair kit:
• Securely tighten the compressor
hose to the tire valve. Failure to do so
can cause the sealant to spray into
the air and get into your eyes or on
the skin.
• Do not stand directly beside the
damaged tire while it is being in-
flated because of the risk of the rup-
ture. If there are any cracks or bumps,
turn the compressor off
immediately.
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