Nissan Leaf 2015 User Manual

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

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Power Meter

Headlight and Turn Signal Control

Li-Ion Battery Temperature Gauge*

Vehicle Information Display*

Driving Range*

Li-Ion Battery Available Charge Gauge

Li-Ion Battery Capacity Level Gauge

Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch

*See your Owner’s Manual for information.

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Trip Computer Switches

Driving Range Button*

Trip/Reset Switch*

Instrument Brightness Control Switch*

Charge Timer Off Switch*

Charge Connector Lock Switch*

Charge Port Lid Opener Switch

Heated Steering Wheel Switch*

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Steering Wheel Switches for Audio

Control*/Bluetooth®/Navigation Cruise Control/Eco Button Power Switch Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

Off Switch*

Steering Wheel Tilt Adjustment*

Hood Release*

Control Panel*

Zero Emission Button

Climate Controls Front Passenger Air Bag

Status Light*

12-Volt Power Outlet*

USB/iPod® Connector*

Auxiliary Input Jack*

Front Heated Seat Switches*

Electric Shift Control System

HOMELINK

HOMELINK® UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)

The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver can learn and consolidate the functions of up to

three different hand-held transmitters, operating items such as garage doors, property gates, outdoor and indoor lights or alarm systems.

To program the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver:

• Position the handheld transceiver 1-3 in. (26-76 mm) away from the HomeLink surface, keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.

• Press and hold the desired HomeLink button and the handheld transmitter button simultaneously until the HomeLink indicator light ﬂashes slowly and then rapidly.

• Both buttons may be released when the indicator light ﬂashes rapidly.

To verify the programing is complete, press and hold the HomeLink button and

observe the indicator light:

• A solid, continuous light indicates the programing is complete and the HomeLink button will activate your device.

• A blinking light that turns to a solid, continuous light after 2 seconds indicates additional steps are required to complete the programing.

An additional person may make the remaining steps easier. To complete the

programing process:

• At the receiver of the device that you are programing to the HomeLink button, press and release the “learn” or “smart” button (the name may vary by manufacturer but it is usually located near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit). You have approximately 30 seconds to initiate the following step.

• Press and hold the programed HomeLink button for 2 seconds and release.

You may have to repeat the previous 2 steps up to 3 times to complete the programing

process. HomeLink should now activate your device.

For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual, the HomeLink website at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.

To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,

please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

NEW SYSTEM FEATURES

CARWINGS™/Remote Functions (if so equipped) ...............................................................................2

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

Around View® Monitor (if so equipped) .....................................................................................................2

Shift Control System ......................................................................................................................................4

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

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

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 Gauges ....................................................................................................................................6

Power Limitation Indicator Light ..................................................................................................................6

Charge Port Lid/Charge Connector Lock Switch ...................................................................................7

Li-ion Battery Charging .................................................................................................................................8

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy Fill Tire Alert .................................................. 10

Clock Set/Adjustment ................................................................................................................................. 10

FIRST DRIVE FEATURES

NISSAN Intelligent Key® System ............................................................................................................. 11

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

Seat Adjustments .........................................................................................................................................12

Outside Mirror Control Switch ..................................................................................................................12

Power Meter ..................................................................................................................................................13

Electric Vehicle (EV) System Warning Light .......................................................................................... 13

Starting/Stopping the Electric Vehicle (EV) System ...........................................................................14

Headlight Control Switch ...........................................................................................................................14

Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ...................................................................................................15

Automatic Climate Controls ...................................................................................................................... 16

FM/AM/SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with CD Player (if so equipped) ............................................... 17

Cruise Control .............................................................................................................................................. 18

USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port/iPod® Interface .......................................................... 18

SYSTEM GUIDE

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

Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System ................................................................................................... 20

• System Operating Tips ..........................................................................................................................20

Bluetooth® System without Navigation (if so equipped) ....................................................................20

Bluetooth® System with Navigation (if so equipped) .......................................................................... 22

Text Messaging (if so equipped) .............................................................................................................. 23

Navigation System (if so equipped) .........................................................................................................24

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ..............................................................................25

Additional information about your vehicle is also available in your Owner’s Manual, Navigation System Owner’s Manual and at www.nissanusa.com.

Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information and system operation limitations.

• 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.

For more information, refer to the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (section 1)”, “Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems (section 4)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual and the “Bluetooth your Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

• Do not drink and drive.

hands-free phone system (section 7)” and the “Audio systems (section 4)” of

NEW SYSTEM FEATURES

CARWINGS™/REMOTE FUNCTIONS* (if so equipped)

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 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.

Li-ion battery warmer status - When the ambient temperature is low, the Li-ion battery

warmer operates automatically and an e-mail notiﬁcation will be sent to remind you of connecting your vehicle to a charging station.

POIs powered by Google™ - Allows you to search from locations near your vehicle’s

current location, near a plotted destination, near the map’s scroll position or near a searched city center.

*Remote functions are only available when the following conditions are met:

Optional CARWINGS™ (if so equipped) subscription service has been established. Your vehicle and smart phone are in a compatible cellular 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 “CARWINGS™

(section 5)” and “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.

AROUND VIEW® MONITOR (if so equipped)

With the ignition switch in the ON position, the

Around View® Monitor is activated by pressing the CAMERA button

, located on the

navigation unit, or by moving the shift lever to the R (REVERSE) position. The monitor displays various views of the position of the vehicle.

When the vehicle is in the P (PARK), N (NEUTRAL) or D (DRIVE) position and the

CAMERA button

is pressed, the following views will display in order:

To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,

please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

Start from any Control Panel screen

Press

Front view & bird’s-eye view

Press Press

When the vehicle is in the R (REVERSE) position and the CAMERA button

Front view & front-side view

pressed, the following views will display in order:

Rear view & bird’s-eye view

Press

Rear view & front-side view

The colored guide lines on the display screen indicate vehicle width and approximate

distances to objects with reference to the vehicle body line.

• Red 1.5 ft (0.5 m); Yellow 3 ft (1 m); Green 7 ft (2 m) and 10 ft (3 m).

For information regarding how to access additional viewing cycles, please see your

Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

There are some areas where the system will not show objects.

• When in the front or the rear view display, an object below the bumper or on the ground may not be viewed

• When in the bird’s-eye view, a tall object near the seam of the camera detecting areas

will

not appear in the monitor.

The distance between objects viewed on

the Around View® Monitor differs from the actual distance.

Objects in the bird’s-eye view will appear farther

than the actual distance.

For more information, refer to the “Monitor system (if so equipped) (section 9)” of your Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,

please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

NEW SYSTEM FEATURES

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 B-Mode.

• P PARK  Activated by pressing the P PARK button on the shift lever when the car has come to a complete stop.

• D DRIVE  For normal driving and is activated by moving the shift lever left and down. The shift lever will then return to the center position.

• B-Mode  Engages the regenerative braking system more aggressively when decelerating, helping to put energy back into the battery pack. To enter B-MODE the vehicle must be in D (DRIVE) and then move the shift lever to the D (DRIVE) position again. The shift lever will then return to the center position.

ECO  Consumes less power and helps extend vehicle range.

• While in either D (DRIVE) or B-MODE, ECO can be activated by pressing the ECO button on the right side of the steering wheel.

• While in ECO, there will be a reduced acceleration response.

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

HEATED SEATS

The front seats and the rear outboard seats can

be warmed by built-in heaters.

The switches, located on the center console

(front seats) and on the side of the front

passenger seatback

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 each other.

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 affects vehicle range more than using the heater at temperatures 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 the vehicle in temperatures below -13°F (-25°C) for over seven days.

If the outside temperature is -13°F (-25°C) or lower, 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 where temperatures may go below -1°F (-17°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

3 or less segments

illuminated

4-5 segments

illuminated

6-7 segments

illuminated

8-9 segments

illuminated

10 or more segments

illuminated

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,

Estimated charge time

More than approximately 90 minutes

Approximately 30-90 minutes

Approximately 30 minutes

Approximately 30-60 minutes

More than approximately 60 minutes

please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

ESSENTIAL IN FORMATION

LI-ION BATTERY TEMPERATURE GAUGE

The temperature of the Li-ion battery is in the

normal range this zone.

The temperature of the Li-ion battery varies with

outside air temperature, road surface temperature, driving conditions and charging rate.

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.

when the display is within

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

distance 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.

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

provides an estimated

POWER LIMITATION INDICATOR LIGHT

When the power limitation indicator light illuminates, power provided to the traction

motor is reduced.

This light illuminates in the following conditions:

• The Li-ion battery available charge is extremely low.

• The Li-ion battery temperature is very low.

• The temperature of the Electric Vehicle (EV) system is high (motor, inverter, coolant system, Li-ion battery, etc.).

• The EV system has a malfunction.

If the power limitation indicator light is illuminated, follow the instructions provided on

the Navigation display.

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

To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,

please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

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