Heat NISSAN LEAF 2023 Workshop Manual

WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat build-up and
possible tire failure.For USA
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the Na-
tional Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration (NHTSA) in addition to noti-
f ying NISSAN.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints,
it may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a re-
call and remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you,
your dealer, or NISSAN.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
go to http://www.safercar.gov; or
write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other in- formation about motor vehicle safety
from http://www.safercar.gov.
You may notif y NISSAN by contact-
ing our Consumer Affairs Depart-
ment, toll-free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1.
For Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform Trans-
port Canada in addition to notif ying
NISSAN.
If Transport Canada receives com-
plaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may
request that NISSAN conduct a recall
campaign. However, Transport
Canada cannot become involved in
individual problems between you,
your dealer, or NISSAN.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
10-16Technical and consumer information

Ceiling light...................2-73Center console................2-66Charge port lid.................3-20Charge port lid switch............2-61ChargingCharge port lid...............3-20Charging related indicator light. . .CH-49Normal charge..............CH-9Precautions on charging........CH-2Quick charge..........CH-35, CH-38Specifications................10-4Trickle charge...............CH-11Charging information............10-23Charging methods.............CH-43Charging related indicator light.....CH-49Charging related remote function. . .CH-48Charging status indicator light.....CH-49Charging the Li-ion battery........EV-12Charging troubleshooting guide. . . .CH-56CheckingChecking bulbs...............2-16Checking coolant level...........8-6Child restraint with top tether strap. . . .1-27Child restraints..............1-22,1-24Booster seats................1-40LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-24Precautions on child restraints.....1-22Top tether strap...............1-27Child safety...................1-19Child safety rear door lock..........3-6Chimes, audible reminders.........2-25Circuit breaker, fusible link..........8-17Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4
ClimateClimate control system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations
......4-43Climate controlClimate control service..........4-43Climate control systemAir conditioner...............4-29Climate control operation........4-29Heater....................4-29Climate Ctrl. Timer..............4-38Clock.......................2-12Cold tire pressures..............10-25Cold weather driving............5-173ConsoleCenter console...............2-66CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing coolant..............8-6Checking coolant level...........8-6Cooling system................ .8-5Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control.................5-65Cup holders................. .2-67
D
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
................... .2-49Dimensions and weights..........10-6Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-56
Display
Information display............2-26Door locks................... .3-4Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-173Driving vehicle...............5-14Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Driving range..................2-8Driving the vehicle..............EV-18Driving vehicle.................5-14Dynamic driver assistance switch.....2-61e-Pedal......................2-13e-Pedal system................5-21
E
ECO
ECO switch................ .2-58Eco Drive Report...............5-157ECO mode...............2-13,5-157ECO switch.................. .2-58Efficient use of your vehicle........EV-23Electric shif t control system........5-14Electronic parking brake...........5-19Emblem light..................2-57Emergency call (SOS) button........2-60Emergency charge.............CH-11Emergency EV (Electric Vehicle)
shut off...................5-12,6-3Emergency shutoff system........EV-10Emission control information label. . . .10-8EV Characteristics..............EV-11
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EV system...................EV-2EV unique information...........EV-25Event Data recorders............10-21EVSE
(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...................10-15Floor 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................2-57Fog lights
Bulb replacement.............8-22Front and rear sonar system.......5-169Front passenger air bag status
light................... .1-55, 1-57Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system........1-61
Fuses.......................8-15Fusible links...................8-17
G
Gauge
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................... .2-66
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints
Headrests...................1-7Headlights...................8-22Bulb replacement.............8-22Headlight switch..............2-50Heated mirrors................3-26Heated seat switches............2-58Heated seats................. .2-58Heated steering wheel............2-60Heated steering wheel switch.......2-60Heater......................4-29High voltage precautions..........EV-8Hill start....................5-168Hill start assist................5-168
Home charge.................CH-9Hood.......................3-18Horn...................... .2-58How 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, 2-61Immediate charge switch.....CH-48, 2-61Immobilizer system..............5-13Indicator lights.................2-24Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
...................2-14Indicators for maintenance.........2-38Indicators for operation...........2-36Infants......................1-20Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-24Instrument brightness control.......2-56Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-56Intelligent Around View® Monitor......4-11Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles without ProPILOT Assist). . .5-67Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).....5-154Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW).....................5-141Intelligent Key battery............8-19Intelligent Key system
Key operating range............3-8Key operation................3-9
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Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-12Troubleshooting guide..........3-16Warning signals...............3-16Intelligent Lane Intervention........5-30Intelligent Ride Control...........5-167Intelligent Trace Control..........5-167Interior light replacement..........8-23Interior lights..................2-72ISOFIX child restraints.............1-24
J
Jump starting.................6-10
K
Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-19Keyless entryWith Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-12KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®........3-2,3-6
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels..........1-65Air conditioner specification label. . .10-9Emission control information label. . .10-8F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. .10-8
Motor 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 CHil-
dren) 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.................2-73Fog light bulb replacement.......8-22Fog light switch..............2-57Headlight switch..............2-50Headlights..................8-22Headlights bulb replacement......8-22Indicator lights...............2-24Interior lights................2-72Low tire pressure warning light.....2-21Map lights..................2-73Warning lights............2-16,2-19Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-14Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement..................8-23
Loading information (Refer to vehicle loading
information)................. .10-11Lock
Automatic door lock............3-6Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Door locks................. .3-4Power door locks..............3-5Low tire pressure warning light.......2-21Low 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.......2-38Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-3Seat belt maintenance..........1-19Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-6Map lights....................2-73Meters and gaugesInstrument brightness control.....2-56MirrorAutomatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-24Heated mirrors...............3-26Outside mirrors..............3-25Rearview...................3-24
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Repairing 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........1-61
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-22Before driving your vehicle
(models with navigation system). . .EV-14Charging the Li-ion battery......EV-12Driving the vehicle............EV-18Parking the vehicle............EV-21Starting your vehicle...........EV-17Seat beltChild safety.................1-19Infants....................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............1-18
Seat belt maintenance..........1-19Seat belt warning light..........2-18Seat belts...................1-11Seat belts with pretensioners......1-64Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-18Small children................1-20Three-point type..............1-15Seat belt warning light............1-14Seats........................1-2Heated seats................2-58Security system................2-44Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), EV system start.......2-46, 5-13Servicing climate control..........4-43Shif tingElectric shif t control system.......5-14Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-18Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats.......................1-18Speedometer................. .2-5Stability control................5-164Standard maintenance............9-7Starting
Before starting system..........5-13Jump starting................6-10Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting................6-13Starting the traction motor.......5-14Status light, Front passenger
air bag...................1-55, 1-57Steering
Heated steering wheel..........2-60Power steering system.........5-161
Steering assist switch (models with
ProPILOT assist)................2-62Steering wheel.................3-22Stopping the vehicle..............6-5Storage.................... .2-65Stowing golf bags...............2-69Sun visors....................3-23Sunglasses holder..............2-66Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-65Supplemental air bag warning
light....................1-66, 2-18Supplemental restraint system
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system
................... .1-44Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). . .1-44Switch
Autolight switch..............2-51ECO switch................ .2-58Fog light switch..............2-57Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight switch..............2-50Immediate charge switch. . .CH-48, 2-61Instrument brightness control.....2-56Power door lock switch..........3-5Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch................... .2-49Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-48Turn signal switch.............2-56Wiper and washer switch........2-47
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