NISSAN LEAF Quick Reference Guide 2011

2011 LEAF

Quick RefeRence Guide

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POWER METE R

HEADLIG HT AND TURN S IGNAL CONTROL

LI-ION BATTERY TEMPERATURE GAUG E*

DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY*

DRIVIN G RANGE*

LI-ION BATTERY AVAILABLE CHAR GE GAUGE

LI-ION BATTERY CAPACITY LEVEL GAUGE

WIND SHIE LD WIPER / WASHE R SWITCH

*See your Owner’s Manual for more information.

TRIP CO MPUTER SWITCHE S*

DRIVIN G RANGE BUTTON*

TRIP / R ESET SWITCH*

INSTRU MENT BR IGHTNE SS CONTROL SWITCH*

VEHIC LE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF SWITCH*

IMM EDIATE CHARGE SWITCH*

STEERI NG WHEE L SWITCHES FOR AUDIO / BLU ETOOTH

CRUI SE CONTROL

POWER SWITCH

HEADLIG HT AIMIN G CONTROL*

APPROACHI NG VEHIC LE SOUND FO R

PEDESTR IANS (VSP) OFF SWITCH

STEERI NG WHEE L TILT ADJUSTMENT*

CHARGE PO RT LID OPEN ER*

HOOD RE LEASE*

CONTROL PANEL*

ZERO E MISSI ON BUTTON

CLIMATE CONTROLS

FRONT PASSENG ER AIR BAG

STATUS LIGHT*

POWER OUTLET*

USB / IPO D

AUXILIARY INP UT JACK*

CONN ECTOR*

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NEW SYSTEM FEATURES

Remote Functions ..............................................2

Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) System ............2

Solar Cell Module (if so equipped) ................................2

Shift Control System ............................................3

Electric Parking Brake...........................................3

ESSENTIAL IN FORMATION

Li-ion Battery Life...............................................4

Li-ion Battery Gauges ...........................................4

Li-ion Battery Temperature Gauge.................................4

Power Limitation Indicator Light...................................5

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...........................5

FIRST DRIVE FEATURES

NISSAN Intelligent Key™ System..................................6

Seat Adjustments ..............................................6

Outside Mirror Control Switch ....................................7

Power Meter...................................................7

Electric Vehicle (EV) System Warning Light .........................7

Starting/Stopping the Electric Vehicle (EV) System ..................8

Headlight Control Switch ........................................8

Windshield Wiper Switch ........................................9

Automatic Climate Controls ......................................9

FM/AM/XM® Radio with CD Player ...............................10

Electric Parking Brake..........................................11

Rear Hatch Release............................................11

Li-ion Battery Charging .........................................12

SYSTEM GUIDE

Cruise Control ................................................14

Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System.............................14

Navigation System.............................................14

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped)...................15

• Always wear your seat belt.

• Supplemental air bags do not replace proper seat belt usage.

• Children 12 and under should always ride in the rear seat properly secured

in child restraints or seat belts according to their age and weight.

• Do not drink and drive.

For more information, refer to the “Safety –– Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (section 1)” of your Owner’s Manual.

Additional information about your vehicle is also available in your Owner’s Manual, Navigation System Owner’s Manual, Electronic Quick Reference

Guide (EQRG) and at www.nissanusa.com.

This easy-to-use Quick Reference Guide is intended to help you more fully appreciate some of the unique features and functions of your new vehicle. However, it is not intended to replace your Owner’s Manual. The Owner’s Manual contains more detailed information to help you better understand the important safety warnings, features, operation and maintenance of your vehicle. All information, speciﬁcations, photographs and illustrations in this publication are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change speciﬁcations or design without notice and without obligation.

new system features

REMOTE FUNCTIONS*

Vehicle telematic capabilities enable you to perform remote functions from a compatible internet enabled smart phone or personal computer such as:

Battery status - The status of the battery can be checked even if you are not in the vehicle.

Unplugged status and charging status - A notiﬁcation e-mail can be sent if the charge connector is not connected when the charging timer is set or if battery charging is stopped halfway.

Remote charge and remote climate control – Set a time to start battery charging or to turn on your climate controls.

*Remote functions are only available when the following conditions are met: Optional CARWINGS™ subscription service has been established. Your vehicle and smart phone are in a compatible cell phone coverage area and your personal computer is connected to

the internet.

For more information, refer to the “Charging (section CH)” of your Owner’s Manual.

APPROACHING VEHICLE SOUND FOR PEDESTRIANS (VSP) SYSTEM

The VSP OFF switch is located to the left of the steering wheel.

The VSP system helps alert pedestrians to the presence of the vehicle when it is being driven at a low speed.

When the vehicle starts to move, it produces a sound. The sound stops when the vehicle speed reaches

approximately 19 MPH (30 km/h) while accelerating.

For more information, refer to the “EV Overview (section EV)” and the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.

SOLAR CELL MODULE (if so equipped)

The solar cell module helps provide a supplementary

charge to the 12-volt battery.

The 12-volt battery supplies power to the audio system, windshield wipers, lights and other low-voltage systems.

For more information, refer to the “EV Overview (section EV)” of your Owner’s Manual.

SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM

This vehicle is equipped with an electric shift control system, providing smooth and easy shift lever operation.

There are ﬁve shift positions for operating the vehicle; P (PARK), R (REVERSE), N (NEUTRAL), D (DRIVE) and ECO.

• P (PARK) - Activated by pressing the P (PARK) button on the shift lever.

• D (DRIVE) - For normal driving.

• ECO - Consumes less power and helps to extend

vehicle range.

For more information, refer to the “EV Overview (section EV)” of your Owner’s Manual.

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

The parking brake can be applied or released by operating the parking brake switch the center console.

The parking brake is automatically released when all of the following conditions are met:

• The driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.

• The shift lever is moved to the D (DRIVE), ECO or

R (REVERSE) position.

• The accelerator pedal is depressed.

HILL START

With the driver’s seat belt securely fastened and the shift lever in the D (DRIVE) or ECO position, the vehicle’s parking brake can be applied to hold the vehicle from rolling on a hill.

The electric parking brake will automatically release when the accelerator pedal is gradually depressed.

For more information, refer to the “EV Overview (section EV)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.

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essential information

LI-ION BATTERY LIFE

If the vehicle is parked for a long period of time, the Li-ion battery will gradually discharge.

To keep the Li-ion battery in good condition, charge the battery once every 3 months using the long life mode charging method.

If the Li-ion battery becomes fully discharged and the EV system will not activate even with

a jump-start to the 12-volt battery, contact a NISSAN certied LEAF dealer.

For more information, refer to the “Charging (section CH)” of your Owner’s Manual.

LI-ION BATTERY GAUGES

The Li-ion Battery Available Charge Gauge

displays the approximate available Li-ion battery

power remaining to drive the vehicle.

The Li-ion Battery Capacity Level Gauge

indicates the amount of charge the Li-ion battery

is capable of storing.

Recharge the Li-ion battery before these levels reach the bottom line.

The low battery charge warning light illuminate when the available charge remaining is getting low. Recharge as soon as it is convenient.

Do not fully deplete the Li-ion battery while driving, doing so may result in damage to the battery.

For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.

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LI-ION BATTERY TEMPERATURE GAUGE

The temperature of the Li-ion battery is in the normal range

The temperature of the Li-ion battery varies with outside air temperature, road surface temperature and driving conditions.

To protect the battery, power is reduced when the temperature of the battery is too high or low. This does not indicate a malfunction.

For more information, refer to the “EV Overview (section EV)” of your Owner’s Manual.

when the display is within this zone.

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