belt NISSAN LEAF 2023 Manual Online

When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags,
curtain air bags, knee air bags and preten-
sioner(s) and related parts should be
pointed out to the person performing the
maintenance. The power switch should al-
ways be in the LOCK position when work-
ing under the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
• Once a front air bag, side air bag, cur-
tain air bag or knee air bag has in-
flated, the air bag module will not
function again and must be replaced.
Additionally, the activated preten-
sioner(s) must also be replaced. The
air bag module and pretensioner(s)
should be replaced. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN cer-
tified LEAF dealer for this service. The
air bag modules and pretensioner
system cannot be repaired.
• The front air bag, side air bag, curtain
air bag and knee air bag systems,
and pretensioner system should be
inspected if there is any damage to
the front end or side portion of the
vehicle. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for this service. •
If you need to dispose of a supple-
mental air bag or pretensioner sys-
tem or scrap the vehicle, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.
Correct supplemental air bag and
pretensioner system disposal proce-
dures are set forth in the appropriate
NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect
disposal procedures could cause
personal injury.
• If there is an impact to your vehicle
from any direction, your Occupant
Classification Sensor (OCS) should be
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to
verif y it is still functioning correctly.
The OCS should be checked even if no
air bags deploy as a result of the im-
pact. Failure to verif y proper OCS
function may result in an improper
air bag deployment resulting in in-
jury or death.
Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-67

NOTE:
• The driving range display will flashwhen the low battery charge indicator
illuminates. Additionally, if you con-
tinue to drive the vehicle in this state
and the Li-ion battery is close to being
completely discharged, “---” will be
displayed. Charge the Li-ion battery as
soon as possible. When the Li-ion bat-
tery is charged, the original display will
be restored.
• Af ter the vehicle is charged, the dis- played driving range is calculated
based on the actual average energy
consumption of the previous driving.
The displayed driving range will vary
every time the vehicle is fully charged.
• The driving range increases or de- creases when the air conditioner,
heater or Li-ion battery warmer (if so
equipped) is turned on or off, or when
the ECO mode is selected, or when any
other accessory is turned on or off
based on driving (for models with
40kWh battery).
• If the rear seat belt reminder message is displayed, the driving range display
is temporarily unavailable.
LI-ION BATTERY AVAILABLE
CHARGE GAUGE
1This gauge indicates the approximate
available Li-ion battery charge to run
the vehicle.
2This figure shows the current state of
charge (%) of the vehicle.
3Low battery charge indicator:
This indicator illuminates yellow when
the available Li-ion battery charge is
getting low. Charge the Li-ion battery before the blue
bar of the gauge
O1disappears.
The low battery charge indicator
O3
illuminates yellow when the available Li-ion
battery charge is getting low. Charge as
soon as it is convenient, preferably before
the blue bar of the gauge
O1disappears.
When the blue bar of the gauge
O1disap-
pears and the charge indicator
O3
illuminates, there is a very small reserve of
Li-ion battery charge remaining.
NOTE:
• The length of the blue bar of the gauge
O1is determined by the available
charge and the amount of charge the
Li-ion battery is capable of storing at
the current temperature.LIC4659
Instruments and controls2-9

Warning/Indicator light (red)Warning/Indicator light (yellow) Warning/Indicator light (other)
12-volt battery charge warning lightorAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightExterior light indicator light (green)
orBrake warning lightApproaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestri-
ans (VSP) OFF system warning lightFront fog light indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
Electric shif t control system warning lightAutomatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system warning lightHigh Beam Assist indicator light (green)
orElectronic parking brake
indicator light (if so equipped)orBrake system warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Master warning lightElectric Vehicle (EV) system warning lightPlug-in indicator light (green)
Seat belt warning lightorElectronic parking brake
system warning light
(if so equipped)READY to drive indicator light (green)
Security indicator lightFront passenger air bag status lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)
Supplemental air bag warning lightLow tire pressure warning light
Master warning light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
power switch for LEAF to the ON position
without starting the EV system. The follow-
ing lights (if so equipped) will come on:
,,or,;
The following lights (if so equipped) come
on briefly and then turn off:
or(yellow),,or
(red),or,,,,
,,,
If any light does not come on or operate in
a way other than described, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb and/or a system mal-
function. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN cer-
tified LEAF dealer for this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the vehicle information display.
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-26).
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (red)
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-26)
12-volt battery charge
warning light
The DC/DC converter converts 400–volt Li-
ion battery voltage to charge the 12-volt
battery.
This light illuminates continuously af ter the
bulb is checked when the power switch is
in the ON position, and turns off when the
power switch is placed in the READY to
drive position.
When this warning light illuminates, a
chime sounds and the following warnings
are also displayed.
• Master warning (red)
• EV system warning light
The following messages also flash on and
off on the vehicle information display.
If the vehicle is being driven; “Stop the ve-
hicle” and if the vehicle is stopped; “When
parked apply parking brake”. When these
messages flash, immediately stop the ve-
hicle in a safe location, pull the parking
brake switch and push the P (Park) position
switch on the shif t lever to place the vehicle
in the P (Park) position. The warning on the
meter and the chime stops when the park-
ing brake is operated or the vehicle is in the
P (Park) position. Have the system checked.It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.CAUTION
• The DC/DC converter system may
not be functioning properly if the 12-
volt battery charge warning light illu-
minates continuously when the
power switch is in the READY to drive
position. Immediately stop the ve-
hicle in a safe location and have the
system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer for this service.
• The DC/DC converter system may
not be functioning properly if the 12-
volt warning light illuminates con-
tinuously when the power switch is in
the READY to drive position. Do not
charge the 12-volt battery while this
warning light is illuminated. It may
lead to a malfunction of the DC/DC
converter system. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for this service.
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•If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service.
Electric shif t control system
warning light
This light illuminates to warn when a mal-
function occurs in the electric shif t control
system. When the master warning light illu-
minates, the chime sounds and the mes-
sage, “When parked apply parking brake”, is
displayed on the vehicle information
display.
When the power switch is in the OFF posi-
tion, the chime sounds continuously. Make
sure the parking brake is applied.
Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.
orElectronic parking
brake indicator
light (if so
equipped)
When the power switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.
Master warning light
There are two types of master warning
lights: yellow and red. These lights illumi-
nate if any warning lights or indicator lights
are illuminated or if various vehicle infor-
mation warnings appear in the vehicle in-
formation display.
This light illuminates when a red warning
light within the vehicle information display
is illuminated or when a warning is dis-
played on the vehicle information display.
Seat belt
warning light
The light and chime remind you to fasten
the driver and passenger seat belts.
The rear seats may also be equipped with a
seat belt reminder warning. For additional information, see “Seat belts”
(P. 1-11) or “Rear seat belt reminder” (P. 2-39)
for precautions on seat belt usage.
Security
indicator light
This light blinks when the power switch is in
the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This func-
tion indicates the security system
equipped on the vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning,
this light will remain on while the power
switch is in the ON position. For additional
information, see “Security systems” (P. 2-44).
Supplemental air bag
warning light
Af ter turning the power switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light will illuminate. The supplemental air
bag warning light will turn off af ter about 7
seconds if the supplemental front air bag
and supplemental side air bag, curtain
side-impact air bag systems and/or pre-
tensioner seat belt are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and pretensioner systems need servicing
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The outside temperature sensor is located
in front side of the vehicle. The sensor may
be affected by road, wind directions and
other driving conditions. The display may
differ from the actual outside temperature
or the temperature displayed on various
signs or billboards.
Low Washer Fluid
This warning appears when the washer
tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid
as necessary. For additional information,
see “Windshield-washer fluid” (P. 8-8).
Press Brake Pedal
This message may appear in the following
situations:
• The driver tries to release the electronicparking brake manually without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
• The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill; and there is a possibility of moving back-
wards, even if the electronic parking
brake is applied.
For additional information, see “Electronic
parking brake” (P. 5-19).
Press brake pedal to
operate e-Pedal switch
This indicator appears when trying to turn
the e-Pedal off without depressing the
brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped.
Depress the brake pedal before pulling the
e-Pedal switch.
Push brake and power
switch to drive
This indicator appears while the vehicle is
in the P (Park) position. This indicator
means that the EV system will start when
the power switch is pressed with the brake
pedal depressed.
Rear seat belt reminder
This warning appears for 65 seconds af ter
the power switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion and the EV system is started.
This warning shows the status of the rear
seat belts. When one of the rear seat belts is
buckled, the corresponding rear seat belt
warning will appear in gray. When one of
the rear seat belts is unbuckled, the rear
seat belt warning will appear red.
Af ter the rear seat belt status changes
from buckled to unbuckled and the vehicle
is driven above 10 mph (15 km/h), a chime will sound and the warning will appear for
another 65 seconds.
Release Parking Brake
This warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 mph (7 km/h) (models not
equipped with electronic parking brake) or
2 mph (4 km/h) (models equipped with
electronic parking brake) and the parking
brake is applied. Stop the vehicle and re-
lease the parking brake.
Reminder Turn OFF
Headlights
This warning appears when the power
switch is turned to the OFF position but the
headlight switch is still on. Turn off the
headlight switch.
Shif t to P range
This warning appears alternately with
door/rear hatch open warning when the
driver's door is opened with the shif t posi-
tion in any position other than the P (Park)
position. If this warning appears, push the P
(Park) position switch and place in the P
(Park) position.
For additional information, see “Door open”
(P. 2-37).
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If one or more of these warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.
Not Available Bad Weather
This message may appear when the Steer-
ing Assist system is engaged.
When the wiper (HI) operates, the Steering
Assist system is automatically canceled.
The system will be available when the
above conditions no longer exist.
Not Available Parking Brake On
This message may appear when the Intel-
ligent Cruise Control (ICC) (with ProPILOT
Assist) system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the ICC
(with ProPILOT Assist) system is automati-
cally canceled:
• The electronic parking brake is applied.
The above system cannot be used when
the electronic parking brake is activated.
Not Available Poor Road Conditions
This message may appear when the Intel-
ligent Cruise Control (ICC) (with ProPILOT
Assist) system, the ICC system, Intelligent
Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) or Intelligent
Lane Intervention (I-LI) is engaged.Under the following conditions, the ICC
(with ProPILOT Assist) system, ICC system,
Intelligent Blind Intervention (I-BSI) or Intel-
ligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) is automati-
cally canceled:
• When the VDC operates.
• When a wheel slips.
The above system cannot be used in some
situations (VDC operates and wheel slip).
Not Available Seat Belt Not Fastened
This indicator appears when the ProPILOT
Assist system will not engage because the
driver’s seat belt is not fastened. For addi-
tional information, see “ProPILOT Assist”
(P. 5-92).
Not Available System Malfunction
This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) are
not functioning properly:
• Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)
• Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
• ProPILOT Assist
If one or more of these warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.
Not Available Visibility is Impaired
This message may appear when the Intel-
ligent Cruise Control (ICC) (with ProPILOT
Assist) system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the ICC
(with ProPILOT Assist) system is automati-
cally canceled:
• The camera area of the windshield is
fogged up or covered with dirt, water, ice,
snow, etc.
• Strong light, such as sunlight or high beams from oncoming vehicles, enters
the front camera
The system will be available when the
above conditions no longer exist.
If the warning message continues to ap-
pear, stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn
the EV system off and clean the windshield.
Parking Sensor
This indicator illuminates when the sensor
is activated. Pressing the OK button while
the sonar screen is displayed will dismiss
this message until the next time the sen-
sors are activated. The Parking Sensor sys-
tem will remain on, unless it is disabled in
the vehicle information display. For addi-
tional information, see “Rear Sonar System
(RSS) (P. 5-169).
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Vehicle Immobilizer System keys that you
have to the NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
registration. This is because the registra-
tion process will erase the memory of all
key codes previously registered into the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System. Af ter
the registration process, these compo-
nents will only recognize keys coded into
the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
during registration. Any virtual key acces-
sories (if so equipped) will also have to be
reregistered. Any key that is not given to the
dealer at the time of registration will no
longer be able to start your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not allow the immobilizer system
key, which contains an electrical tran-
sponder, to come into contact with wa-
ter or salt water. This could affect sys-
tem function. When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be
opened using the inside or outside door
handles. The doors must be unlocked to
open the doors.
WARNING
• Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping to
prevent persons from being thrown
from the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from uninten-
tionally opening the doors, and will
help keep out intruders.
• Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic. •
To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadver-
tent door lock activation, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.
DOORS
3-4Pre-driving checks and adjustments

CHARGE PORT CAP
When opening the charge port cap, press
the tab inward and the cap will spring open.
When the charge port cap is closed to its
previous position, it will lock automatically.
CAUTION
• When charging is finished, be sure to
close the charge port cap. If water or
dust gets inside the charge port, this
may cause a malfunction.
• Pay particular attention when using
the normal charge port as the charge
port lid can be closed even when the
normal charge port cap is open.
• Close the quick charge port cap be-
fore closing the charging lid. The
quick charge port cap can be dam-
aged if it is open when closing the
charge port lid.WARNING
• Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving. You could lose control
of your vehicle and cause an
accident.
• Do not adjust the steering wheel any
closer to you than is necessary for
proper steering operation and com-
fort. The driver's air bag inflates with
great force. If you are unrestrained,
leaning forward, sitting sideways or
out of position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injury or death in a
crash. You may also receive serious
or fatal injuries from the air bag if you
are up against it when it inflates. Al-
ways sit back against the seatback
and as far away as practical from the
steering wheel. Always use the seat
belts.
LPD3317
STEERING WHEEL
3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments

TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert
When tire pressure is low, the low tire pres-
sure warning light illuminates.
This vehicle provides visual and audible
signals to help you inflate the tires to the
recommended COLD tire pressure.
Vehicle set-up:
1. Park the vehicle in a safe and level place.
2. Apply the parking brake and push the P(Park) position switch on the shif t lever.
3. Place the power switch in the ON posi- tion. Do not place in the READY to drive
mode.
Operation:
1. Add air to the tire.
2. Af ter a few seconds, the hazard indica- tors will start flashing.
3. When the designated pressure is reached, the horn beeps once and the
hazard indicators stop flashing.
4. Perform the above steps for each tire. • If the tire is over-inflated more thanapproximately 4 psi (30 kPa), the horn
beeps and the hazard indicators flash
three times. To correct the pressure,
push the core of the valve stem on the tire briefly to release pressure. When
the pressure reaches the designated
pressure, the horn beeps once.
• If the hazard indicator does not flash within approximately 15 seconds af ter
starting to inflate the tire, it indicates
that the Easy-Fill Tire Alert is not
operating.
• The TPMS will not activate the Easy-Fill Tire Alert under the following
conditions:– If there is interference from an exter- nal device or transmitter.
– The air pressure from the inflation device is not sufficient to inflate the
tire, such as those using a power
socket.
– If electrical equipment is being used in or near the vehicle.
– There is a malfunction in the TPMS.
– There is a malfunction in the horn or hazard indicators.
– If the Easy-Fill Tire Alert does not op- erate due to TPMS interference,
move the vehicle about 3 f t (1 m)
backward or forward and try again.
If the Easy-Fill Tire Alert is not working, use a
tire pressure gauge.
AVOIDING COLLISION AND
ROLLOVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss
of control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive
speed, high speed cornering, or sudden
steering maneuvers because these driving
practices could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle.
As with any vehicle, loss of control could
result in a collision with other vehicles or
objects or cause the vehicle to roll over,
particularly if the loss of control causes
the vehicle to slide sideways.
Be attentive at all times, and avoid driving
when tired. Never drive when under the in-
fluence of alcohol or drugs (including pre-
scription or over-the-counter drugs which
may cause drowsiness). Always wear your
seat belt as outlined in “Seat belts” (P. 7-6),
and also instruct your passengers to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers.
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