Nissan Leaf (2024 year). Manual in english

After turning the power switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7 sec-
onds if the systems are operational.

WARNING

•

Do not place any objects near the seat-
back of the front and rear seats. Also,
do not place any objects (an umbrella,
bag, etc.) between the front and rear
door finishers and the front and rear
seats. Such objects may become dan-
gerous projectiles and cause injury if a
side air bag inflates.

•

Right after inflation, several side air
bag and curtain air bag system com-
ponents will be hot. Do not touch
them; you may severely burn yourself.

•

No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the side air bag and curtain air bag
systems. This is to prevent damage
to or accidental inflation of the side
air bag and curtain air bag systems.

•

Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle’s electrical system,
suspension system or side panel.
This could affect proper operation of
the side air bag and curtain air bag
systems.

•

Tampering with the side air bag sys-
tem may result in serious personal in-
jury. For example, do not change the
front and rear seats by placing mate-
rial near the seatbacks or by installing
additional trim material, such as seat
covers, around the side air bag.

•

It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for work
around and on the side air bag and
curtain air bag systems. It is also rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for installation
of electrical equipment. The Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS) wiring
harnesses* should not be modified or
disconnected. Unauthorized electri-
cal test equipment and probing de-
vices should not be used on the side
air bag and curtain supplemental air
bag systems.

*The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the side air bag
and curtain air bag systems and guide the
buyer to the appropriate sections in this
Owner’s Manual.

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Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Driver and front passenger
supplemental knee air bag

The knee air bag is located in the knee
bolster, on the driver’s and passenger’s
side.

All of the information, cautions and

warnings in this manual apply and must
be followed.

The knee air bag is designed

to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions,
although it may inflate if the forces in an-
other type of collision are similar to those of
a higher severity frontal impact. It may not
inflate in certain collisions.

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper knee air bag operation.

When the knee air bag inflates, a fairly loud
noise may be heard, followed by release
of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and
does not indicate a fire. Care should be
taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irrita-
tion and choking. Those with a history of a
breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.

The knee air bag helps to cushion the im-
pact force on the knees of the driver and
passenger. It can help reduce serious inju-
ries. However, an inflating knee air bag may
cause abrasions or other injuries. The knee
air bag provides restraint to the lower body.

The knee air bag inflates quickly in order to
help protect the occupants. Because of
this, the force of the knee air bag inflating
can increase the risk of injury if the occu-
pant is too close to, or is against, this air bag
module during inflation. The knee air bag
will deflate quickly after the collision is over
OR the knee air bag will remain inflated for
a short time.

The knee air bag operates only when the
power switch is placed in the ON position.

After placing the power switch in the
ON position, the supplemental air bag
warning light illuminates. The supple-
mental air bag warning light will turn off
after about 7 seconds if the system is
operational.

LRS3347

Driver’s side

LRS3250

Passenger’s side

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WARNING

•

Do not place any objects between the
knee bolster and the driver’s or pas-
senger’s seat. Such objects may be-
come

dangerous

projectiles

and

cause injury if a knee air bag inflates.

•

Right after inflation, the knee air bag
system components will be hot. Do
not touch them; you may severely
burn yourself.

•

No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the knee air bag system. This is to
prevent damage to or accidental in-
flation of the knee air bag system.

•

Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle's electrical system or
suspension system. This could affect
proper operation of the knee air bag
system.

•

Tampering with the knee air bag sys-
tem may result in serious personal
injury. For example, do not change
the driver or passenger knee bolster
or install additional trim material
around the knee air bag.

•

It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for work
on and around the knee air bag. It is
also recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for in-
stallation of electrical equipment.
The SRS wiring harnesses* should
not be modified or disconnected. Un-
authorized electrical test equipment
and probing devices should not be
used on the knee air bag system.

*The SRS wiring harness or connectors are
yellow or orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the knee air
bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this manual.

Seat belt with pretensioner(s)
(front and rear outboard seats)

WARNING

•

The pretensioner(s) cannot be re-
used after activation. They must be
replaced together with the retractor
and buckle as a unit.

•

If the vehicle becomes involved in a
collision but pretensioner(s) are not
activated, be sure to have the preten-
sioner system checked and, if neces-
sary, replaced. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer for this service.

•

No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the pretensioner system. This is to
prevent damage to or accidental ac-
tivation of the pretensioner(s). Tam-
pering with the pretensioner system
may result in serious personal injury.

•

It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for work
around and on the pretensioner sys-
tem. It is also recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
installation of electrical equipment.
Unauthorized electrical test equip-
ment and probing devices should not
be used on the pretensioner system.

•

If you need to dispose of the preten-
sioner(s) or scrap the vehicle, it is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.
Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.

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Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

The pretensioner system may activate
with the supplemental air bag system in
certain types of collisions. Working with the
seat belt retractor, the pretensioner(s) help
tighten the seat belt when the vehicle be-
comes involved in certain types of colli-
sions, helping to restrain front and rear out-
board seat occupants.

The pretensioner(s) are encased with the
seat belt retractor and to the seat belt an-
chor affixed to the floor of the vehicle.
These seat belts are used the same way as
conventional seat belts.

When pretensioner(s) activate, smoke is
released and a loud noise may be heard.
This smoke is not harmful and does not
indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to
inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of a breath-
ing condition should get fresh air promptly.

After the pretensioner(s’) activation, load
limiters allow the seat belt to release web-
bing (if necessary) to reduce forces against
the chest.

The supplemental air bag warning light

is used to indicate malfunctions in the

pretensioner system. For additional infor-
mation, see “Supplemental air bag warning
light” (P. 1-66). If the operation of the supple-
mental air bag warning light indicates there
is a malfunction, have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.

When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the pretensioner
system and guide the buyer to the appropri-
ate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LABELS

LRS2620

A. Supplemental front-impact air bag sys-

tem warning labels

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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT

The supplemental air bag warning light, dis-
playing

in the instrument panel, moni-

tors the circuits of the Air bag Control Unit
(ACU), satellite sensors, crash zone sensor,
occupant classification sensor, the supple-
mental front-impact air bag, front and rear
outboard seat-mounted side-impact sup-
plemental air bag, roof-mounted curtain
side-impact supplemental air bag, knee air
bag and seat belt pretensioner systems.
The monitored circuits include air bag sys-
tems, pretensioner(s) and all related wiring.

When the power switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag,
knee air bag and pretensioner systems
need servicing:
• The supplemental air bag warning light re-

mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

• The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

• The supplemental air bag warning light

does not come on at all.

Under these conditions, the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag, knee air bag
and pretensioner systems may not oper-
ate properly. They must be checked and
repaired. It is recommended that you visit
the nearest NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for this service.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag,

knee air bag and/or pretensioner sys-
tems will not operate in an accident. To
help avoid injury to yourself or others,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
this service.

Repair and replacement
procedure

The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags, knee air bags and pretensioner(s) are
designed to activate on a one-time-only
basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged,
the supplemental air bag warning light will
remain illuminated after inflation has oc-
curred. These systems should be repaired
and/or replaced as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN cer-
tified LEAF dealer for this service.

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.

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Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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 supplemen-
tal air bag or pretensioner system or
scrap the vehicle, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer for this service. Correct supple-
mental air bag and pretensioner sys-
tem disposal procedures 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
verify it is still functioning correctly.
The OCS should be checked even if
no air bags deploy as a result of the
impact. Failure to verify proper OCS
function may result in an improper
air bag deployment resulting in in-
jury or death.

Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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TRIP RESET switch for twin trip odometer
(P. 2-6)
Instrument brightness control switch
(P. 2-54)

Headlight, fog light (if so equipped) and
turn signal switch (P. 2-48, 2-55, 2-54)

Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(left side)
Audio control*
Vehicle information display controls
(P. 2-26)

Steering wheel (P. 3-22)
Power steering system (P. 5-159)
Horn (P. 2-56)
Driver's supplemental air bag (P. 1-43)

Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-45)

Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(right side)
Cruise control switches (if so equipped)
(P. 5-65)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-67)
ProPILOT Assist switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-91)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
control*

Shift lever (P. 5-14)
ECO switch (P. 2-56)
e-Pedal switch (P. 5-21)

Console box (P. 2-64)

Parking brake (switch type) (if so
equipped) (P. 5-19)

10.

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel lever
(P. 3-23)

LII2624

COCKPIT

2-2

Instruments and controls

Vents (P. 4-28)

Meters and gauges (P. 2-5)
Vehicle information display (P. 2-26)

Center multi-function control panel*

Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)

Rear window and outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch (P. 2-47)

Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-43)

Glove box (P. 2-63)

Front passenger supplemental knee
airbag (P. 1-63)

Heater and air conditioner control
(P. 4-29)

10.

Power outlet (P. 2-61)

11.

Front heated seat switches (if so
equipped) (P. 2-56)

12.

USB connection port*

13.

Push-button power switch (P. 5-9)

14.

Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-55)

15.

Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-63)

16.

Hood release handle (P. 3-18)

LII2625

INSTRUMENT PANEL

2-4

Instruments and controls

Vehicle information display (P. 2-26)
Clock (P. 2-33)
Outside air temperature (P. 2-12)

Li-ion battery available charge gauge
(P. 2-9)
Driving range (P. 2-9)

Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-6)
Indicator for timer (P. CH-46)
Power meter (P. 2-8)
ECO mode indicator (P. 2-13)

Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-14)
Turn signal/Hazard indicator light
(P. 2-25)
READY to drive indicator light (P. 2-25)

Speedometer (P. 2-6)

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METERS AND GAUGES

Instruments and controls

2-5

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER

The vehicle is equipped with a speedom-
eter and odometer. The speedometer is
located on the right side of the vehicle in-
formation display. The odometer is located
within the vehicle information display.

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates the vehicle
speed.

Odometer/twin trip odometer

The odometer and twin trip odometer

are displayed on the vehicle information
display when the power switch is in the ON
or READY to drive position.

The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.

The twin trip odometer records the dis-
tance of individual trips.

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2-6

Instruments and controls

Changing the display:

Pushing the TRIP RESET switch

located

on the left side of the instrument panel
changes the display as follows:

Odometer

→

TRIP A

→

TRIP B

→

Odometer

For additional information about the ve-
hicle information display, see “Vehicle infor-
mation display” (P. 2-26).

Resetting the trip odometer:

Pushing the TRIP RESET switch

for ap-

proximately 1 second resets the currently
displayed trip odometer to zero.

LI-ION BATTERY TEMPERATURE
GAUGE

The gauge indicates the temperature of
the Li-ion battery.

The temperature of the Li-ion battery is
within the normal range when the display is
within the zone

shown in the illustration.

The temperature of the Li-ion battery var-
ies according to the outside air tempera-
ture and driving conditions.

NOTE:
• If the display indicates that the tem-

perature of the Li-ion battery is near
the red zone end of the normal range,
reduce vehicle speed to decrease the
temperature. If the indicator is over the
normal range, the power provided to
the traction motor is reduced when the
power limitation indicator light is illu-
minated. Therefore, the vehicle is not
as responsive when the accelerator is
depressed while the power limitation
light is illuminated. For additional in-
formation, see “Power limitation indi-
cator light” (P. 2-23).

• If the outside temperature is extremely

low, the Li-ion temperature gauge may
not display a temperature reading. The
vehicle may not be able to be put in the
READY to drive mode. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
this service.

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Instruments and controls

2-7

POWER METER

This meter displays the actual traction mo-
tor power consumption

and the regen-

erative brake power provided to the Li-ion
battery

The power meter is in a neutral state

The white illuminated portion

in the dis-

play moves right or left depending on
demand.

The white illuminated portion

moves to

the right when power is provided to the
traction motor (Li-ion battery discharges).

The white illuminated portion

moves to

the left when power is generated and pro-
vided to the Li-ion battery by the regenera-
tive brake system (Li-ion battery charging).

The power meter also indicates if the
power provided to the motor is limited or
if regenerative braking is limited. When
power or regenerative braking is limited,
the illuminated segments on the display
are narrowed

Regenerative braking is automatically re-
duced when the Li-ion battery is fully
charged to prevent the Li-ion battery from
becoming overcharged. Regenerative brak-
ing is also automatically reduced when the
Li-ion battery temperature is high/low (indi-
cated by the red/blue zones on the Li-ion
battery temperature gauge) to prevent Li-
ion battery damage.

The more regenerative braking is reduced,
the more illuminated segments on the dis-
play are narrowed

If the Li-ion battery charge is low, power
provided to the traction motor is reduced.
Motor output is also limited if the Li-ion
battery temperature is high/low (indicated
by the red/blue zones on the Li-ion battery
temperature gauge) or the Li-ion battery
charge level is low.

The more power provided to the traction
motor is reduced, the more illuminated
segments on the display are narrowed

NOTE:

If the power meter is selected on the trip
computer, the meter is not displayed.

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2-8

Instruments and controls

DRIVING RANGE

The driving range

provides an esti-

mated distance that the vehicle can be
driven before recharging is necessary. The
driving range is constantly being calcu-
lated, based on the amount of available
Li-ion battery charge and the actual power
consumption average.

When the power switch is placed in the
OFF position, it remains for approximately
30 seconds.

NOTE:
• The driving range display will flash

when 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.

• After the vehicle is charged, the dis-

played driving range is calculated based
on the actual average energy consump-
tion of the previous driving. The dis-
played 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

䊊

This gauge indicates the approximate
available Li-ion battery charge to run
the vehicle.

䊊

This figure shows the current state of
charge (%) of the vehicle.

䊊

Low battery charge indicator

This indicator illuminates yellow when
the available Li-ion battery charge is
getting low.

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Instruments and controls

2-9

Charge the Li-ion battery before the blue
bar of the gauge

disappears.

The low battery charge indicator

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

disappears.

When the blue bar of the gauge

disap-

pears and the charge indicator

illuminates, there is a very small reserve of
Li-ion battery charge remaining.

NOTE:
• The length of the blue bar of the gauge

is determined by the available

charge and the amount of charge the
Li-ion battery is capable of storing at
the current temperature.

• Temperature affects the amount of

charge the Li-ion battery is capable of
storing. The Li-ion battery is capable of
storing less power when the Li-ion bat-
tery temperature is cold. The Li-ion
battery is capable of storing more
power when the Li-ion battery tem-
perature is warm. The length of the
blue bar of the gauge

can change

based on the amount of power the

Li-ion battery is capable of storing. For
example, when the Li-ion battery be-
comes colder, a longer blue bar of the
gauge

illuminates because the

available charge is a greater percent-
age of the Li-ion battery's capability of
storing power. When the Li-ion battery
becomes warmer, a shorter blue bar of
the gauge

illuminates because the

remaining energy is a lower percent-
age of the Li-ion battery's capability
of storing power.

Estimated Charge Time

The Estimated Charge Time mode shows
the estimated time charge the Li-ion bat-
tery to a full level. Immediately after the
power switch is placed in the

position,

longer charging time may be displayed
than the actual time required.

How to read the display:

The displayed charging time is calculated
based on the electrical (supplied to the
charger), which is selected in the [Charge
Time Screen] setting under the EV Settings
menu. The display shows:

The currently remaining Li-ion battery

charge level.

The estimated charging time to reach

each percentage (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) of
the Li-ion battery level.

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Not charging

2-10

Instruments and controls

• If the estimated charging time is longer

than 24 hours, [Over 24hr] is displayed.

• When the currently remaining Li-ion bat-

tery level exceeds each percentage level,
the charging time will be displayed as
[---].

• When the Li-ion battery was fully charge,

all the charging time information will be
displayed as [---].

The currently selected electrical power

(supplied to the charger).

The estimated charge level of the Li-ion

battery to be reached when the remaining
charging time has passed.

The electrical power that is actually sup-

plied while quick charging.

The remaining charging time before the

quick charger is shut off.

When charging is not performed, pushing
the

button on the steering wheel will

switch the display to the [Charge Time
Screen]. Select the electrical power that
you wish to show in the Estimated Charge
Time display.

NOTE:
• While charging, the estimated charg-

ing time is calculated based on the
electrical power that is currently being
supplied to the charger.

• The electrical power for the normal

charging is displayed at a fixed value.
Therefore, the displayed electrical power
may differ from the one that is actually
supplied.

• For the quick charging, the electrical

power display will change to the actual
electrical power while charging. If the
charging is stopped or the power sup-
ply is stopped (unplugged, etc.), the
displayed electrical power returns to
the selected electrical power.

• The displayed charging time on each

percentage level is the current estima-
tion, and the actual charging time will
vary depending on the conditions of
the vehicle or the state of charge.

• Right after starting or stopping charge,

the estimated charging time may differ
from the actual charging time. The ac-
tual charging time will be displayed af-
ter a period of time.

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While charging (quick charge)

Instruments and controls

2-11

LI-ION BATTERY CAPACITY LEVEL
GAUGE

This gauge displays the available capacity
of the Li-ion battery remaining to store
power.

To check this gauge, select it in the trip
computer menu.

OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE

The outside air temperature is displayed in
°F or °C.

The display may differ from the actual out-
side temperature displayed on various
signs or billboards.

CLOCK

Adjust the clock on the setting screen of
the vehicle information display. For addi-
tional information, see “Settings” (P. 2-27).
If the power supply (12-volt battery) is dis-
connected, the clock will not indicate the
correct time. Readjust the time.

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Instruments and controls

Warning/Indicator light (red)

Warning/Indicator light (yellow)

Warning/Indicator light (other)

12-volt battery charge warning light

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light

Exterior light indicator light (green)

Brake warning light

Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestri-
ans (VSP) OFF system warning light

Front fog light indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)

Electric shift control system warning light

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system warning light

High Beam Assist indicator light (green)

Electronic parking brake indi-
cator light (if so equipped)

Brake system warning light

High beam indicator light (blue)

Master warning light

Electric Vehicle (EV) system warning light

Plug-in indicator light (green)

Seat belt warning light

Electronic parking brake
system warning light
(if so equipped)

READY to drive indicator light (green)

Security indicator light

Front passenger air bag status light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)

Supplemental air bag warning light

Low tire pressure warning light

WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

2-14

Instruments and controls

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:

;

The following lights (if so equipped) come
on briefly and then turn off:

(yellow),

(red),

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 after 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 shift 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
illuminates 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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NOTE:
• If the vehicle does not go into the READY

to drive position (when the power switch
is pushed and the brake pedal is de-
pressed), jump-start the vehicle to place
the power switch in the READY to drive
position. For additional information, see
“Jump starting” (P. 6-10).

• Do not jump-start the vehicle if the

conditions below occur. Have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for this service:

– If the 12-volt charge warning light

turns off when the vehicle is in the
READY to drive mode, the 12-volt bat-
tery may be discharged or there may
be a malfunction in the 12-volt bat-
tery related system.

– If the 12-volt charge warning light

continues to illuminate when the ve-
hicle is in the READY to drive mode,
there may be a malfunction in the
DC/DC converter. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for this service.

Brake warning
light

When the power switch is placed in the ON
position or in the READY to drive position,
the light remains illuminated for about a
few seconds. If the light illuminates at any
other time, it may indicate that the hydrau-
lic brake system is not functioning properly.
If the BRAKE warning light illuminates, stop
the vehicle immediately and have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service.

Parking brake indicator

When the power switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.

Low brake fluid warning light

When the power switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If this warning light illuminates, the
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light and the brake system warning light
(yellow) also illuminate.

If the light illuminates while the power
switch is in the READY to drive position with
the parking brake not applied, stop the
vehicle and perform the following items.

1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is

necessary, add fluid and have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for this service. For additional informa-
tion, see “Brake fluid” (P. 8-7).

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the

warning system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.

WARNING

•

Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge the brake system to be safe,
drive carefully to the nearest service
station for repairs. Otherwise, have
your vehicle towed because driving it
could be dangerous.

•

Pressing the brake pedal when the
power switch position is not in the
ON or READY to drive position and/or
low brake fluid level may increase the
stopping distance and braking will
require greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.

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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 shift control system
warning light

This light illuminates to warn when a mal-
function occurs in the electric shift control
system. When the master warning light
illuminates, the chime sounds and the
message, “When parked apply parking
brake”, is displayed on the vehicle informa-
tion 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.

Electronic 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. 1-10) or “Rear seat belt reminder” (P. 2-37)
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. 2-42).

Supplemental air bag
warning light

After 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 after 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.

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If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and pretensioner systems need servicing
and your vehicle must be taken to your
nearest NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
• The supplemental air bag warning light re-

mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

• The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

• The supplemental air bag warning light

does not illuminate at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-
mental Restraint Systems and/or the pre-
tensioners may not function properly.

For additional information, see “Supple-
mental restraint system (SRS)” (P. 1-43).

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag and/or pre-
tensioner systems will not operate in an
accident. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have your vehicle checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer as soon as possible
for this service.

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(yellow)

For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-26)

Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light

When the power switch is in the ON or
READY to drive position, the Anti-lock Brak-
ing System (ABS) warning light illuminates
and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is
operational.

If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the power switch is in the READY to drive
position, or while driving, it may indicate the
ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
this service.

If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally, but without anti-
lock assistance. For additional information,
see “Brake system” (P. 5-160).

Approaching Vehicle
Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system OFF
warning light

The Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes-
trians (VSP) system OFF warning light is
located on the instrument panel.

This light comes on if there is a malfunction
in the VSP system.

If the VSP system OFF warning light illumi-
nates while the power switch is in the ON
position, or in the READY to drive position,
it may indicate the VSP system is not func-
tioning properly. Have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.

For additional information, see “Approach-
ing Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP)
system” (P. EV-26).

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Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection
system warning light

This light comes on when the power switch
is placed in the ON position. It turns off after
the EV system is started.

This light illuminates when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is set to OFF
in the vehicle information display.

If the light illuminates when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is on, it may
indicate that the system is unavailable.
For additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-130) and “Intelligent Forward
Collision Warning (I-FCW)” (P. 5-140).

Brake system
warning light

This light functions for both the coopera-
tive regenerative brake and the electroni-
cally driven intelligent brake systems.

When the power switch is placed in the ON
position or in the READY to drive position,
the light remains illuminated for about 2
or 3 seconds. If the light illuminates at any

other time, it may indicate that the coop-
erative regenerative brake and/or the elec-
tronically driven intelligent brake systems
are not functioning properly. Have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service.

If the BRAKE warning light (red) also illumi-
nates, stop the vehicle immediately and
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service. For additional
information, see “Brake system” (P. 5-160).

WARNING

•

The cooperative regenerative brake
system may not be working properly
if the brake system warning light illu-
minates when the READY to drive
indicator light is ON. If you judge it to
be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because
driving could be dangerous.

Electric Vehicle (EV) system
warning light

This light illuminates if there is a malfunc-
tion in the following systems. Have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service.
• Traction motor and inverter system
• Charge port or on-board charger
• Li-ion battery system
• Cooling system
• Shift control system
• Emergency shut off system is activated.

For additional information, see “Emer-
gency shut-off system” (P. EV-10).

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Electronic
parking brake
system warning
light (if so
equipped)

The

electronic

parking

brake

system

warning light function for the electronic
braking brake system. When the power
switch is placed in the ON position, the light
illuminates for a few seconds. If the warning
light illuminates at any other time, it may
indicate that the electronic parking brake
system is not function properly. Have the
system checked immediately. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.

Front passenger air bag
status light

The front passenger air bag status light
(located on the center of the instrument
panel) will be lit and the passenger front air
bag and passenger knee airbag will be
turned off depending on how the front pas-
senger seat is being used.

For front passenger air bag status light op-
eration, see “NISSAN Advanced Air Bag Sys-
tem (front seats)” (P. 1-52).

Low tire pressure warning
light

Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS) that moni-
tors the tire pressure of all tires.

The low tire pressure warning light warns
of low tire pressure or indicates that the
TPMS is not functioning properly.

After the power switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about 1
second and then turns off.

Low tire pressure warning

If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
The “Tire Pressure Low— Add Air” warning
also appears on the vehicle information
display.

When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure to the recommended COLD
tire pressure shown on the Tire and Load-
ing Information label. The low tire pressure
warning light does not automatically turn
off when the tire pressure is adjusted. After
the tire is inflated to the recommended
pressure, the vehicle must be driven at
speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h) to activate

the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure
warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge to
check the tire pressure.

The “Tire Pressure Low— Add Air” warning
appears each time the power switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the low
tire pressure warning light remains illumi-
nated.

For additional information, see “Vehicle infor-
mation display” (P. 2-26, “Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System (TPMS)” (P. 5-4) and (P. 6-3).

TPMS malfunction

If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the
low tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute when the power
switch is placed in the ON position. The
light will remain on after the 1 minute. Have
the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for this service. The “Tire Pressure Low—
Add Air” warning does not appear if the low
tire pressure warning light illuminates to
indicate a TPMS malfunction.

For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-26, “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P. 5-4 and (P. 6-3).

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WARNING

•

Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment manu-
facturer for the possible influences
before use.

•

If the light does not illuminate when
the power switch is placed in the ON
position, have the vehicle checked.
It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon
as possible for this service.

•

If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden 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 under-inflated 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 injury or
death. Check the tire pressure for all
four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to
the recommended COLD tire pressure

shown on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label to turn the low tire pres-
sure warning light OFF. If the light still
illuminates while driving after adjust-
ing the tire pressure, a tire may be flat
or the TPMS may be malfunctioning. If
you have a flat tire, replace it with a
replacement tire as soon as possible.
If no tire is flat and all tires are properly
inflated, have the vehicle checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.

•

When using a wheel without the
TPMS such as a spare tire, the TPMS
will not function and the low tire
pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute. The light will
remain on after 1 minute. Have the
system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer as soon as possible for tire re-
placement and/or system resetting.

•

Replacing tires with those not origi-
nally specified by NISSAN could affect
the proper operation of the TPMS.

CAUTION

•

The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure
to check the tire pressure regularly.

•

If the vehicle is being driven at
speeds of less than 16 mph (25 km/h),
the TPMS may not operate correctly.

•

Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.

Master warning light

This light illuminates when a yellow warning
light within the vehicle information display is
illuminated or when a message is displayed
on the vehicle information display.

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Power limitation
indicator light

When the power limitation indicator light is
illuminated, the power provided to the
traction motor is reduced. Therefore the
vehicle is not as responsive when the
accelerator is depressed while the power
limitation light is illuminated.

When this light comes on, the warning dis-
play appears within the vehicle information
display. Follow the instructions provided on
the vehicle information display.

This light illuminates in the following condi-
tions.
• Li-ion battery available charge is extremely

low

• Li-ion battery temperature is very low

(approximately −4°F (−20°C)

• When the temperature of the EV system

is high (motor, inverter, coolant system,
Li-ion battery etc.)

• When the EV system has a malfunction.

If the low battery charge indicator is illumi-
nated, charge the Li-ion battery as soon as
possible.

If this indicator illuminates because the Li-
ion battery is cold due to low outside tem-
peratures, move the vehicle to a warmer
location. The Li-ion battery temperature
may be increased by charging the Li-ion
battery.

If the light illuminates when the EV system
becomes hot due to continuous hill climb-
ing, either continue driving at a slower safe
speed or stop the vehicle in a safe location.
If this indicator does not turn off, have the
system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
this service.

The indicator illuminates when a part in the
EV system has malfunctioned. If the indica-
tor illuminates in a situation other than
those described above, or if it does not turn
off, there may be a system malfunction.
Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.

WARNING

Power limitation mode can result in
reduced power and vehicle speed. The
reduced speed may be lower than

other traffic, which could increase the
chance of a collision. Be especially
careful when driving. If the vehicle can-
not maintain a safe driving speed, pull
to the side of the road in a safe area.
Charge the Li-ion battery if the charge
is low or allow the Li-ion battery to cool.

NOTE:

You can reduce charging time and keep the
Li-ion battery temperature lower if you:
• Charge more frequently in smaller

amounts, and

• Keep the battery at a higher level of

charge.

Power steering warning
light

When the power switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the electric power steering warning
light illuminates and turns off when the
power switch is placed in the READY to
drive position. This indicates the electric
power steering system is operational.

If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the READY to drive indica-
tor light is ON, it may indicate the electric

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power steering system is not functioning
properly and may need servicing. Have the
electric power steering system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.

When the electric power steering warning
light illuminates while the READY to drive
indicator is ON, the power assist to the
steering will cease operation but you will
still have control of the vehicle. At this time,
greater steering efforts are required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds.

For additional information, see “Power steer-
ing system” (P. 5-159).

Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB) warning light

This light comes on when the power switch
is placed in the ON position. It turns off after
the EV system is started.

This light illuminates when the RAB system is
turned off in the vehicle information display.

If the light illuminates when the RAB sys-
tem is on, it may indicate that the system is
unavailable. For additional information, see
“Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-125).

Slip indicator light

This indicator light will blink when the VDC
system or the traction control system is
operating, thus alerting that the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits. The road surface
may be slippery.

You may feel or hear the system working;
this is normal. The light will blink for a few
seconds after the VDC system stops limit-
ing wheel spin.

The indicator light also comes on when
you place the power switch in the ON
position.

The light will turn off after approximately
2 seconds if the system is operational. If the
light does not come on, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.

Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light

This light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) is turned off in
the vehicle information display. This indi-
cates that the VDC system is not operating.
For additional information, see “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P. 5-163).

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(other)

For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-26)

Exterior light
indicator light (green)

This indicator illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned to the AUTO,

position and the front parking lights,

side marker lights, tail and license plate
lights are on. The indicator turns off when
these lights are turned off.

Front fog light indicator
light (green) (if so equipped)

The front fog indicator light illuminates
when the front fog lights are on. For addi-
tional information, see “Fog light switch”
(P. 2-55).

High Beam Assist indicator
light (green)

The indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beam selected. This indicates that the high

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beam assist system is operational. For ad-
ditional information, see “High Beam Assist”
(P. 2-51).

High beam indicator light
(blue)

This light illuminates when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the low
beam is selected.

Plug-in indicator light
(green)

This light illuminates when the charge con-
nector is connected to the vehicle and
blinks during charging.

NOTE:

If the charge connector is connected to
the vehicle, the power switch cannot be
placed in the READY to drive position.

READY to drive
indicator light (green)

The READY to drive indicator light illumi-
nates when the EV system is powered and
the vehicle may be driven.

The READY to drive indicator light will turn
off in the following conditions.
• Certain EV system malfunctions.
• The READY to drive indicator light turns

off immediately before the Li-ion battery
is completely discharged. If the Li-ion bat-
tery becomes completely discharged,
the vehicle must be charged in order to
be driven. For additional information, see
“Low battery charge indicator” (P. 2-36).

Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights (green)

This light flashes when the turn signal
switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.

AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Brake pad wear warning

The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, it will make a high-pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-
tion. This scraping sound will first occur
only when the brake pedal is depressed.
After more wear of the brake pad, the
sound will always be heard even if the
brake pedal is not depressed. Have the
brakes checked as soon as possible if the
warning sound is heard.

Electric shift control system
reminder chime

If an improper shift operation is performed,
for safety reasons a chime will sound and
at the same time, depending on the condi-
tions, the operation will be canceled or the
shift position will switch to the N (Neutral)
position.

For additional information, see “Driving the
vehicle” (P. 5-14).

Key reminder chime

A chime will sound if the driver's side door is
opened while the power switch is pushed
to the ON or ACC position.

Make sure that the power switch is pushed
to the OFF position, and take the Intelligent
Key with you when leaving the vehicle.

Light reminder chime

The light reminder chime will sound when
the driver side door is opened with the light
switch in the

position, and

the power switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK
position.

Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.

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