NISSAN LEAF Quick Reference Guide 2012

2012 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 CHARGE GAUGE

LI-ION BATTERY CAPACITY LEVEL GAUGE

WINDSHIELD WIPER / WASHER SWITCH

*See your Owner’s Manual for information.

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TRIP CO MPUTER SWITCHE S

DRIVIN G RANGE BUTTON*

TRIP / R ESET SWITCH*

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS

CONTROL SWITCH*

VEHIC LE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)

OFF SWITCH*

IMM EDIATE CHARGE SWITCH*

STEERI NG WHEE L SWITCHES FOR AUDI O

CONTROL* / B LUETOOTH

/ NAVIGATION

06 07

29 29

CRUISE CONTROL

16 17

POWER SWITCH

HEADLIG HT AIMIN G CONTROL*

STEERING WHEEL TILT ADJUSTMENT*

CHARGE PO RT LID OPEN ER*

HOOD RE LEASE*

CONTROL PANEL*

ZERO EMISSION BUTTON

CLIMATE CONTROLS

FRONT PASSENG ER AIR BAG

STATUS LIGHT*

12-VOLT POWER OUTLET*

USB / IPOD

AUXILIARY INP UT JACK*

FRONT HEATED SEAT SWITCHES

ELECTRIC S HIFT CONTR OL SYSTEM

CONNECTOR*

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

Heated Seats ..................................................4

ESSENTIAL IN FORMATION

Cold Weather Range............................................5

Parking In Extremely Cold Weather ................................5

Quick Charge in Cold Weather (if so equipped) .....................5

Li-ion Battery Temperature Gauge.................................6

Li-ion Battery Life...............................................6

Li-ion Battery Gauges ...........................................6

Power Limitation Indicator Light...................................7

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy Fill Tire Alert . . . . . . . 7

Instrument Panel Clock ..........................................8

FIRST DRIVE FEATURES

NISSAN Intelligent Key

System ..................................9

Rear Hatch Release.............................................9

Seat Adjustments .............................................10

Outside Mirror Control Switch ...................................10

Power Meter .................................................11

Electric Vehicle (EV) System Warning Light ........................11

Starting/Stopping the Electric Vehicle (EV) System .................12

Headlight Control Switch .......................................12

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch................................13

Automatic Climate Controls .....................................14

FM/AM/XM

Radio with CD Player (if so equipped) .................15

Cruise Control ................................................16

Electric Parking Brake..........................................16

Li-ion Battery Charging .........................................17

SYSTEM GUIDE

Trip Computer ................................................19

Bluetooth

Navigation System.............................................21

HomeLink

• A cellular telephone should not be used for any purpose while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

• 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)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual and the “Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System (section 7)” of your Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

Additional information about your vehicle is also available in your

Owner’s Manual, Navigation System Owner’s Manual

Hands-free Phone System.............................20

Universal Transceiver (if so equipped)...................21

and at www.nissanusa.com.

To view detailed

instructional videos, go to

www.nissanownersinfo.mobi/2012/leaf

or snap this barcode with an appropriate barcode reader.

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 notication e-mail and/or text message can be

sent if the charge connector is not connected or if battery charging is stopped mid-charge.

Remote charge and remote climate control - Start battery charging or set a time 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 and the “LEAF Navigation System

Overview (section IT)” of your Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

APPROACHING VEHICLE SOUND FOR PEDESTRIANS (VSP) SYSTEM

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)” 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.

To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,

please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM

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

There are ve 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. Activated by

moving the shift lever left and down. The shift lever will then return to the center position.

• ECO - Consumes less power and helps to extend vehicle range. Activated by moving the shift lever left and down. The shift lever will then return to the center position.

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

center console.

To set or release the electric parking brake, with the

brake pedal depressed, pull up or push down on the

switch.

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.

located on the

To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,

please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

new system features

HEATED SEATS

The front seats and the rear outboard seats can be warmed by built-in heaters.

The switches located on the center console

seats) and on the side of the front passenger seatback

each other.

The heater is controlled by a thermostat, automatically turning the heater on and off. The indicator light will remain on as long as the switch is on.

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

(rear seats) can be operated independently of

(front

To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,

please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

essential information

COLD WEATHER RANGE

Vehicle range may be reduced when the temperature drops below -4°F (-20°C).

Using the climate control system to heat the cabin when the outside temperature is below

32°F (0°C) uses more electricity and effects vehicle range more than when using the heater at a temperature that is above 32°F (0°C).

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

PARKING IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER

Do not store a the vehicle in temperatures below -13°F (-25°C) for over seven days. If the outside temperature is -13°F (-25°C) or less, the Li-ion battery may freeze and it cannot be

charged or provide power to run the vehicle.

The Li-ion battery heater does not operate if the available Li-ion battery charge is less than

approximately 30% and the charger is not connected to the vehicle. To help prevent the Li-ion battery from freezing, do not leave the vehicle in an environment if temperatures may go below -48°F (-20°C) unless the vehicle is connected to a charger.

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

QUICK CHARGE IN COLD WEATHER (if so equipped)

It may take more time to charge the Li-ion battery using the quick charger if the vehicle is parked in a cold location (for example 32°F (0°C)) for a long period of time.

The Li-ion battery temperature gauge can be used to estimate the approximate time needed to charge the Li-ion battery to 80%.

Li-ion battery temperature gauge

4 or less segments

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5-6 segments

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7-8 segments

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9-10 segments

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11 or more segments

illuminated

Estimated charge time

More than approximately 90 minutes

approximately 30-90 minutes

approximately 30 minutes

approximately 30-90 minutes

More than approximately 90 minutes

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

To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,

please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

essential information

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 “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.

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 Electric Vehicle (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 “EV Overview (section EV)” of your Owner’s Manual.

when the display is within this zone.

LI-ION BATTERY GAUGES

The Li-ion Battery Available Charge Gauge

displays the approximate available Li-ion battery

power remaining to drive the vehicle. Recharge the Li-ion battery before these lights reach the bottom line.

The Li-ion Battery Capacity Level Gauge

indicates the amount of charge the Li-ion battery

is capable of storing.

The driving range

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

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 the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.

provides an estimated distance

To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,

please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

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