Nissan Leaf (2024 year). Manual in english

Rear head restraints/headrests (P. 1-7)

Child restraint anchor points (for top
tether strap child restraint) (P. 1-34)

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover air bags (P. 1-61)

Rear-outboard seat belt with preten-
sioner(s) (right side similar) (P. 1-64)

Rear-outboard seat-mounted side-
impact supplemental air bags (P. 1-61)

Front head restraints/headrests (P. 1-7)

Front seat belt with pretensioner(s) and
shoulder height adjuster (front passenger
side similar) (P. 1-18, 1-64)

Front seats (P. 1-2)

Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P. 1-43)

10.

Driver and front passenger supplemental
knee airbags (P. 1-63)

11.

Occupant classification sensor
(weight sensor) (P. 1-43)

12.

Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bags (P. 1-61)

13.

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-24)

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SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS)

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Charge port lid/Charging lid switch
(P. 3-20, 2-59)

Hood (P. 3-18)

Wiper and washer switch/Switch
operation (P. 2-45)
Blade replacement (P. 8-11)
Windshield-washer fluid (P. 8-8)

Outside mirrors/Switch operation
(P. 3-25)
Side camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-11)

Power windows (P. 2-67)

Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-6)

Doors (P. 3-4)
Keys (P. 3-2)
Door locks (P. 3-5)
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system (P. 3-6)
Security system (P. 2-42)

Wheels and tires (P. 8-25)
Flat tire (P. 6-3)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(P. 5-4, 2-21, 6-3)

Headlight and turn signal lights/Switch
operation (P. 2-48)
Bulb replacement (P. 8-21)
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-53)

10.

Fog lights/Switch operation (if so
equipped) (P. 2-55)
Bulb replacement (P. 8-21)

11.

License plate installation (P. 10-10)

12.

Front view camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-11)

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EXTERIOR FRONT

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Rear wiper and washer switch (P. 2-46)
Windshield-washer fluid (P. 8-8)

High-mounted stop light (P. 8-21)

Rear window defroster (P. 2-47)

Rear combination lights (P. 8-21)
Bulb replacement (P. 8-21)

Rear sonar sensors (P. 2-40, 5-168)

Rear reflex reflector

Rear hatch (P. 3-19)
Rear view camera (P. 4-3, 4-11)

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EXTERIOR REAR

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Emergency tire puncture repair kit
(P. 6-4)

Map lights (P. 2-71)
Switch operation (P. 2-70)

Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
microphone*
Sunglasses holder (P. 2-64)

Sun visors (P. 3-23)

Inside rearview mirror (P. 3-24)

Front cup holders (P. 2-65)

Console box (P. 2-64)
USB/iPod® charging port (P. 2-62)

Cargo area (P. 2-62)
Tonneau cover (if so equipped) (P. 2-66)
EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equip-
ment) (P. CH-5)

*For additional information, refer to the
NissanConnect® Manual

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

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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)

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COCKPIT

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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)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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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-43)
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

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Fuse/Fusible link holder (P. 8-15)

Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-7)

12-volt battery (P. 8-9)

Fuse holder (P. 8-15)

Windshield-washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-8)

Fuse/Fusible link holder (P. 8-15)

Coolant reservoir cap (P. 8-5)

NOTE:

Your vehicle may not be equipped with a
motor cover.

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MOTOR COMPARTMENT

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Warning/

Indicator

light (red)

Name

Page

12-volt battery
charge warning
light

2-16

Brake warning
light

2-17

Electric shift
control system
warning light

2-18

Electronic parking
brake indicator
light (if so
equipped)

2-18

Warning/

Indicator

light (red)

Name

Page

Master warning
light

2-18

Seat belt warning
light

2-18

Security indicator
light

2-18

Supplemental air
bag warning light

2-18

Warning/

Indicator

light

(yellow)

Name

Page

Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light

2-19

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

2-19

Automatic Emer-
gency Braking
(AEB) with Pedes-
trian Detection
system warning
light

2-20

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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Warning/

Indicator

light

(yellow)

Name

Page

Brake system
warning light

2-20

Electric Vehicle
(EV) system
warning light

2-20

Electronic parking
brake system
warning light
(if so equipped)

2-21

Front passenger
air bag status
light

2-21

Warning/

Indicator

light

(yellow)

Name

Page

Low tire pressure
warning light

2-21

Master warning
light

2-22

Power limitation
indicator light

2-23

Power steering
warning light

2-23

Rear Automatic
Braking (RAB)
warning light

2-24

Warning/

Indicator

light

(yellow)

Name

Page

Slip indicator light

2-24

Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light

2-24

Warning/

Indicator

light

(other)

Name

Page

Exterior light indi-
cator light (green)

2-24

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

2-24

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Warning/

Indicator

light

(other)

Name

Page

High Beam Assist
indicator light
(green)

2-24

High beam indi-
cator light (blue)

2-25

Plug-in indicator
light (green)

2-25

READY to drive
indicator light
(green)

2-25

Turn signal/
hazard indicator
lights (green)

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The LEAF is an electric vehicle. Some of the
vehicle’s systems operate differently and
have different operating characteristics
than vehicles equipped with an internal
combustion engine. It is important to care-
fully review the entire owner's manual for
this reason. The main difference is the LEAF
is powered by electricity. The LEAF does not
require and it is not capable of using gaso-
line like a vehicle powered by a traditional
internal combustion engine. The LEAF uses
electricity stored in the lithium ion (Li-ion)
battery. The vehicle’s Li-ion battery must
be charged with electricity before the ve-
hicle can be driven. As the vehicle operates,
the Li-ion battery gradually discharges. If
the Li-ion battery becomes completely dis-
charged, the vehicle will not operate until it
is re-charged.

This vehicle uses two types of batteries. One
is the 12-volt battery that is the same as
the battery in vehicles powered by gasoline
engines, the other is the Li-ion battery (high
voltage).

The 12-volt battery provides power to the
vehicle systems and features such as the
audio system, supplemental restraint sys-
tems, headlights and windshield wipers.

The Li-ion battery provides power to the
electric motor (traction motor) that moves
the vehicle.

The Li-ion battery also charges the 12-volt
battery.

The vehicle must be plugged in for the
Li-ion battery to be charged. Additionally,
the vehicle system can extend the vehicle
range by converting driving force into elec-
tricity that is stored in the Li-ion battery
while the vehicle is decelerating or being
driven downhill. This is called regenerative
braking. This vehicle is considered to be an
environmentally friendly vehicle because
it does not emit exhaust gases, such as
carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide.

WARNING

Your vehicle contains a sealed Li-ion
high voltage battery. If the Li-ion bat-
tery is disposed of improperly, there is a
risk of severe burns and electrical
shock that may result in serious injury
or death and there is also a risk of envi-
ronmental damage.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the Li-ion battery:

•

Do not expose the vehicle to extreme
ambient temperatures for extended
periods.

•

Do not store the vehicle in tempera-
tures below −13°F (−25°C) for more
than seven days.

•

Do not leave the vehicle for more
than 14 days where the Li-ion battery
available charge gauge reaches a
zero or near zero.

•

Do not use the Li-ion battery for any
other purpose.

THE EV (Electric Vehicle) SYSTEM

LI-ION BATTERY

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NOTE:
• If the outside temperature is −13°F

(−25°C) or less, the Li-ion battery may
freeze and it cannot be charged or pro-
vide power to run the vehicle. Move the
vehicle to a warm location.

• The capacity of the Li-ion battery in

your vehicle to hold a charge will, like
all such batteries, decrease with time
and usage. As the battery ages and
capacity decreases, this will result in a
decrease from the vehicle’s initial mile-
age range. This is normal, expected,
and not indicative of any defect in your
Li-ion battery.

• The Li-ion battery has limited service

life, and when its charging capacity falls
below a specific level, the EV system
warning light will illuminate. Owners
should bring their vehicle in for inspec-
tion and possible battery replacement.

• It is recommended that you visit a

NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for infor-
mation about recycling or disposal of
the Li-ion battery. Do not attempt to
recycle or dispose of the Li-ion battery
yourself.

DRIVING WITH A DISCHARGED
LI-ION BATTERY

When a destination is set in the navigation
system (if so equipped) that exceeds the
available vehicle range, the navigation
system automatically searches the loca-
tion of nearby charging stations. When the
nearby charging station locations are dis-
played, charge the Li-ion battery as soon
as possible.

Warning lights illuminate on the instru-
ment panel and messages are displayed
on the vehicle information display to in-
form you that the Li-ion battery charge is
low. Instructions are also displayed on the
navigation system screen (if so equipped)
to direct you to nearby charging stations.

The vehicle's range is very limited when
these warning lights illuminate and mes-
sages are displayed. Follow the instruc-
tions on the navigation system screen (if so
equipped) and immediately charge the
vehicle at the nearest charging station.

There are three levels of information that
will be displayed as the Li-ion battery be-
comes discharged:

1. The following warning lights illuminate

on the instrument panel and messages
are displayed on the vehicle information
display at the same time to indicate low
Li-ion battery charge:

• The low battery charge indicator
• The master warning light

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EV-3

• The “Battery charge is low, Charge

now” warning message is displayed
on the vehicle information display.

• Messages are displayed on the navi-

gation system screen (if so equipped).

• For additional information, see “Low

battery charge indicator” (P. 2-36).

• The driving range flashes

NOTE:
Due to traffic conditions, it may be dif-
ficult to get to the charging station
suggested by the navigation system
(if so equipped). If the Li-ion battery is
almost completely discharged, drive di-
rectly to the nearest charging station.

2. If the vehicle is driven and the Li-ion bat-

tery continues to discharge, the driving
range on the instrument panel changes
to “— — —”

Messages are displayed on the naviga-
tion system screen (if so equipped).
For additional information, see “Li-ion
battery available charge gauge” (P. 2-9).

3. When the power limitation indicator

light

illuminates, traction motor

output is limited resulting in reduced
vehicle speed. Stop the vehicle in a safe
location before the Li-ion battery be-
comes completely discharged and there

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is no power available to drive the vehicle.
Contact Roadside Assistance Service
shown in your NISSAN Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet. For additional information,
see “If the Li-ion battery becomes com-
pletely discharged” (P. 6-12).

CHARGING THE 12-VOLT BATTERY

The 12-volt battery is charged automatically
using electricity stored in the Li-ion battery.

When the 12-volt battery is being charged,
the charge status indicator light on the in-
strument panel flashes (except when
charging the Li-ion battery or the power
switch is in the READY to drive position).
For additional information, see “Charging
status indicator lights” (P. CH-50).

While vehicle is driven

The Li-ion battery charges the 12-volt bat-
tery as necessary when the power switch
is in the READY to drive position.

The 12-volt battery is not charged in the
following conditions.
• When the power switch is in the ACC

position.

• When the power switch is in the ON posi-

tion and the shift position is in the N (Neu-
tral) position.

While the vehicle is not in use

When the EV system is off for an extended
time, the 12-volt battery may be automati-
cally charged for a short period of time on a
regular basis.

LI-ION BATTERY WARMER (if so
equipped)

For models with 40 kWh battery

CAUTION

The Li-ion battery warmer does not op-
erate if the available Li-ion battery
charge is less than approximately 15%
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 tempera-
tures may go below -1°F (-17°C) unless
the vehicle is connected to a charger.

The Li-ion battery warmer helps to prevent
the Li-ion battery from freezing and helps
to prevent significant reductions in the Li-
ion battery output when the temperature
is cold. The Li-ion battery warmer auto-
matically turns on when the Li-ion battery
temperature is approximately -1°F (-17°C) or
colder. The Li-ion battery warmer auto-

matically turns off when the Li-ion battery
temperature is approximately 14°F (-10°C)
or higher.

The Li-ion battery warmer uses electrical
power from an external source when a
charger is connected to the vehicle. The
Li-ion

battery

warmer

uses

electrical

power from the Li-ion battery when the
charger is not connected to the vehicle.

NOTE:
• Connect the charger to the vehicle and

place the power switch in the OFF posi-
tion when parking the vehicle if tem-
peratures may go below -1°F (-17°C). This
provides external power to the Li-ion
battery warmer when it operates and
does not discharge the Li-ion battery.

• The charging status indicator lights

illuminate in a specific pattern when
the Li-ion battery warmer operates.
The charging status indicator lights
use the same pattern to indicate 12-
volt battery charging, Climate Ctrl.
Timer operation or Remote Climate
Control operation (models with Navi-
gation System). The charging status
indicator lights do not change if the
Li-ion battery warmer operates at
the same time as the above features.
For additional information, see “Charg-
ing status indicator lights” (P. CH-50).

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EV-5

• The Li-ion battery warmer uses Li-ion

battery power to operate, even if the
vehicle is connected to a charger when:

– The vehicle's power switch is in the

ON position.

– There is no electrical power being

supplied to the charging equipment.

• When the Li-ion battery warmer is al-

ready in operation using an external
power source, it will continue to use
the external power even if the power
switch is placed in the ON position.

• Vehicle driving range is reduced if the

Li-ion battery warmer operates (Li-ion
battery

temperature

approximately

-1°F (-17°C) or colder) while driving the
vehicle. You may need to charge the
Li-ion battery sooner than in warmer
temperatures.

• The Li-ion battery requires more time

to charge when the Li-ion battery
warmer operates.

• The predicted charging time displayed

on the meter and navigation system (if
so equipped) increases when the Li-ion
battery warmer operates.

• Climate control performance is reduced

when using the Climate Ctrl. Timer or
Remote Climate Control (models with
Navigation System) while the Li-ion bat-
tery warmer operates.

• The Li-ion battery may not charge to

the expected level using the charging
timer while the Li-ion battery warmer
operates.

For models with 60 kWh battery

CAUTION

The Li-ion battery warmer does not op-
erate if the normal charger is not con-
nected 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 -4°F
(-20°C) unless the vehicle is connected
to a charger.

The Li-ion battery warmer helps to prevent
the Li-ion battery from freezing when the
temperature is cold. The Li-ion battery
warmer automatically turns on when the
Li-ion battery temperature is approxi-
mately -4°F (-20°C) or colder and outside
temperature is approximately -11°F (-24°C)

or colder. The Li-ion battery warmer auto-
matically turns off when the Li-ion battery
temperature is approximately 0°F (-18°C) or
higher, or outside temperature is approxi-
mately -8°F (-22°C) or higher.

The Li-ion battery warmer operates when
the normal charger is connected to the
vehicle, and it automatically uses electrical
power from either the external source or
from the Li-ion battery.

NOTE:
• Connect the charger to the vehicle and

place the power switch in the OFF po-
sition when parking the vehicle if tem-
peratures may go below -4°F (-20°C).
The Li-ion battery warmer automati-
cally uses electrical power from either
the external source or from the Li-ion
battery, based on the amount of re-
maining Li-ion battery.

• The charging status indicator lights illu-

minate in a specific pattern when the
Li-ion battery warmer operates. The
charging status indicator lights use the
same pattern to indicate 12–volt battery
charging, Climate Ctrl. Timer operation
or Remote Climate Control operation

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(models with Navigation System). The
charging status indicator lights do not
change if the Li-ion battery warmer op-
erates at the same time as the above
features. For additional information,
see “Charging status indicator lights”
(P. CH-50).

• The automatic climate control auto-

matically turns on when the Li-ion bat-
tery warmer uses electrical power
from the Li-ion battery. This is not a
malfunction. When the Li-ion battery
warmer operates, the temperature in-
side the vehicle may be warmed up.

• The Li-ion battery will be automatically

charged

when

the

Li-ion

battery

warmer uses electrical power from an
extended source. When outside tem-
perature goes below -4°F (-20°C) for
many days, frequent Li-ion battery
warmer operation may occur, and more
electric power will be charged from an
external source. Do not connect the nor-
mal charger to the vehicle if you do not
want to turn on the Li-ion battery
warmer. In this case, do not leave the
vehicle in an environment if tempera-
tures may go below -4°F (-20°C).

• When the Li-ion battery warmer is al-

ready in operation using an external
source, it will continue to use the exter-
nal power even if the power switch is
placed in the ON position.

• The Li-ion battery warmer will stop if the

power switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion while the Li-ion battery warmer is
using electrical power from the Li-ion
battery. To turn on the Li-ion battery
warmer again, place the power switch in
the OFF position.

• The Li-ion battery warmer will stop if the

charging connector is removed from the
normal charger while the Li-ion battery
warmer is operating. To turn on the Li-
ion battery warmer again, connect the
charging connector to the vehicle. The
Li-ion battery warmer will operate again
after about 1 hour.

• The Li-ion battery warmer will stop if the

charging connector of the quick charger
is connected to the vehicle while the
Li-ion battery warmer is operating. To
turn on the Li-ion battery warmer again,
remove the charging connector of the
quick charger from the vehicle.

• The Li-ion battery requires more time

to charge to the expected level when
the Li-ion battery warmer operates.

• The predicted charging time displayed

on the meter increases when the Li-ion
battery warmer uses electrical power
from the Li-ion battery.

• The Climate Ctrl. Timer or Remote Cli-

mate Control (models with Navigation
System) does not turn on while the
Li-ion battery warmer operates. This is
not a malfunction.

• The charging timer or remote charge

(models with Navigation System) does
not turn on while the Li-ion battery
warmer operates. This is not a mal-
function.

• The Li-ion battery may not be charged

to the expected level using the charging
timer while the Li-ion battery warmer
operates.

• If the Li-ion battery warmer automati-

cally stops because of the Li-ion bat-
tery temperature or outside tempera-
ture change, charging will continue
until the Li-ion battery is fully charged.

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HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS

WARNING

•

The EV system uses high voltage up
to approximately DC 400 volt. The
system can be hot during and after
starting and when the vehicle is
shut off. Be careful of both the high
voltage and the high temperature.
Follow the warning labels that are
attached to the vehicle.

•

Never disassemble, remove or re-
place high-voltage parts and cables
as well as their connectors because
they can cause severe burns or elec-
tric shock that may result in serious
injury or death. High-voltage cables
are colored orange. The vehicle high
voltage system has no user service-
able parts. It is recommended that
you take your vehicle to a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for any neces-
sary maintenance.

1. Traction motor and reduction gear

2. Traction motor inverter

3. Power delivery module (PDM)

(Charger, DC/DC converter, junction box)

4. High-voltage wire harnesses

(colored orange)

5. Li-ion battery

6. Service plug

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WARNING

In case of a collision:

•

If your vehicle is drivable, pull your
vehicle off the road, push the P (Park)
position switch on the shift lever,
apply the parking brake and turn the
EV system off.

•

Check your vehicle to see if there are
exposed high-voltage parts or cables.
For their locations, see “High voltage
components” (P. EV-8). To avoid per-
sonal injury, never touch high-voltage
wiring, connectors, and other high-
voltage parts, such as inverter unit
and Li-ion battery. An electric shock
may occur if exposed electric wires
are visible when viewed from inside
or outside of your vehicle. Therefore,
never touch exposed electric wires.

•

If the vehicle receives a strong impact
to the floor while driving, stop the ve-
hicle in a safe location and check the
floor.

•

Leaks or damage to the Li-ion bat-
tery may result in a fire. If you dis-
cover them, contact emergency ser-
vices immediately. Since the fluid
leak may be lithium manganate from
the Li-ion battery, never touch the
fluid leak inside or outside the ve-
hicle. If the fluid contacts your skin or
eyes, wash it off immediately with a
large amount of water and receive
immediate medical attention to help
avoid serious injury.

•

If a fire occurs in the EV, leave the
vehicle as soon as possible. Only use
a type ABC, BC or C fire extinguisher
that is meant for use on electrical
fires. Using a small amount of water
or the incorrect fire extinguisher can
result in serious injury or death from
electrical shock.

•

If your vehicle needs to be towed, do
it with the front wheels raised. If the
front wheels are on the ground when
towing, the traction motor may gen-
erate electricity. This may damage
the components of the EV system
and cause a fire.

•

If you are not able to safely assess
the vehicle due to vehicle damage, do
not touch the vehicle. Leave the ve-
hicle and contact emergency ser-
vices. Advise first responders that
this is an electric vehicle.

•

In the event of an accident that re-
quires body repair and painting, the
Li-ion battery pack and high voltage
parts such as the inverter, including
the wire harness, should be removed
prior to painting. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer for this service. Li-ion battery
packs exposed to heat in the paint
booth will experience capacity loss.
Damaged Li-ion battery packs may
also pose safety risks to untrained
mechanics and repair personnel.

ROAD ACCIDENT PRECAUTIONS

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EV-9

EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF SYSTEM

The emergency shut-off system is activated
and the high-voltage system automatically
turns off in the following conditions:
- Front and side collisions in which the air

bags are deployed.

- Certain rear collisions.

- Certain EV system malfunctions.

For the above collisions and certain other
EV system malfunctions, the READY to drive
indicator light will turn off. For additional
information, see “Warning lights, indicator
lights and audible reminders” (P. 2-14).

The emergency shut-off activates for the
above collisions to minimize risk of an
event that could cause injury or an acci-
dent. If the emergency shut-off system ac-
tivates, the EV system may not be switched
to the READY to drive position; it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer. Even if the power switch is
switched to the READY to drive position,
the system may shut-off suddenly. There-
fore, drive cautiously to the nearest certi-
fied repair facility; it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
service.

WARNING

•

Pay special attention to pedestrians.
Because there is no engine noise, pe-
destrians may not know the vehicle
is approaching, moving or about to
move, and may step into the path of
vehicle travel.

•

When leaving the vehicle, be sure to
turn off the EV system.

•

Be sure to push the P (Park) position
switch on the shift lever and apply
the parking brake when parking be-
cause the vehicle can move when the
READY to drive indicator light is ON.
When the READY to drive indicator
light is ON, do not leave your vehicle
in a shift position other than the P
(Park) position.

•

Keep the brake pedal depressed until
you are ready to drive. When the ve-
hicle is in the D (Drive) position, B or R
(Reverse) position, if you release the
brake pedal and do not depress the
accelerator, the vehicle will creep and
may start abruptly. This may cause
serious injury or death.

NOTE:
• The vehicle cannot run with a dis-

charged Li-ion battery. Repeated ac-
celeration consumes more power from
the Li-ion battery than driving at a
steady speed.

• This vehicle is equipped with a regen-

erative brake system. The primary pur-
pose of the regenerative brake system
is to provide some power to recharge
the Li-ion battery and extend driving
range. A secondary benefit is “engine
braking” that operates based on Li-ion
battery conditions.

• In the D (Drive) position, when the ac-

celerator pedal is released, the regen-
erative brake system provides some
deceleration.

• When you put the shift lever in the B

mode and take your foot off the accel-
erator pedal, more regenerative brake
is applied than in the D (Drive) position.

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• Less deceleration is provided by the re-

generative brake system when the Li-
ion battery is fully charged. The regen-
erative brake is automatically reduced
when the Li-ion battery is fully charged
to prevent the Li-ion battery from be-
coming overcharged. The regenerative
brake is also automatically reduced
when the battery temperature is high/
low (indicated by the red/blue zones on
the Li-ion battery temperature gauge)
to prevent Li-ion battery damage.

• The brake pedal should be used to slow

or stop the vehicle depending on traffic
or road conditions. The vehicle brakes
are not affected by the regenerative
brake system operation.

NOISE AND VIBRATION

You might experience the following noise
or vibration as a normal characteristic of
this vehicle:
• Traction motor noise from the motor

compartment.

• Water pump and radiator fan noise while

charging.

• Compressor and radiator fan noise when

the Climate Ctrl. Timer or remote climate
control (models with Navigation System)
is used.

• Relay operation noise and vibration at

start-up and shut-down of the EV system
(power switch placed in the ON and OFF
position).

• Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestri-

ans (VSP).

This section provides a brief explanation for
the most important LEAF functions. For ad-
ditional information, refer to the specific sec-
tions of this manual for detailed explana-
tions of the vehicle features and operation.

CHARGING THE LI-ION BATTERY

WARNING

The EV system uses a high voltage cur-
rent. Failure to follow the proper han-
dling instructions may cause serious
injury or death. Be sure to read the
“Charging” section and follow the pro-
cedures and guidelines described.

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BEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
(models with Navigation System)

The Li-ion battery charging status and the
Li-ion battery warmer (if so equipped) op-
eration can be checked using an internet
enabled smart phone or personal com-
puter at home. You may also choose to
have SMS messages (text messages) sent
to a cellular phone. Additionally, the vehi-
cle’s heater and air conditioner can be set
to operate using the Climate Ctrl. Timer
function or A/C-heater remote function,
if necessary. For additional information, see
“Remote climate control” (P. 4-41).

NOTE:
• To check the Li-ion battery charging

status or to use the remote heater and
air conditioner using an internet en-
abled smart phone or personal com-
puter, the following conditions must be
met:

– The vehicle must be located in a cel-

lular phone or smart phone cover-
age area.

– The internet enabled cellular phone

or smart phone must be located in a
cellular phone or smart phone cov-
erage area.

– The computer must be connected to

the internet.

– A cellular phone must be used to

communicate with the vehicle.

– A cellular phone capable of text mes-

saging must be used to receive text
message regarding vehicle charge
status.

• The remote heater and cooler can ad-

just the in-cabin temperature.

• When the charge connector is discon-

nected from the vehicle, the heater and
air conditioner operates using vehicle
Li-ion battery electric power.

• If the remote heater and air condi-

tioner function and Li-ion battery
charging are performed at the same
time, Li-ion battery charging will take
longer than usual due to the power
used to heat or cool the vehicle.

CHECKING LI-ION BATTERY
CHARGING STATUS

The Li-ion battery charge status can be
checked on the NISSAN Data Center web-
site via an internet enabled smart phone or
personal computer.

If the Li-ion battery is not sufficiently
charged, you can start charging the Li-ion
battery via the remote charge function. For
additional information, see “Charging re-
lated remote function” (P. CH-49).

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OPERATING THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM BEFORE
DRIVING

The vehicle’s heating and air conditioning
system can be turned on via remote con-
trol with an internet enabled smart phone
or personal computer.

This allows the interior of the vehicle to be
heated or cooled while the vehicle is charg-
ing. This reduces the load on the Li-ion bat-
tery while the vehicle is being driven and
can help increase the vehicle driving range.
For additional information, see “Remote cli-
mate control” (P. 4-41).

Notification of the Li-ion battery
warmer operation (if so equipped)

You can be notified with the status of the
Li-ion battery warmer operation on the
NISSAN Data Center website via an internet
enabled smart phone or personal computer.

When the power switch is in the OFF posi-
tion and the charge connector is not con-
nected, if the Li-ion battery warmer starts
or stops, it notifies you to connect the char-
ger to the vehicle.

For additional information, refer to the
NissanConnect® Manual.

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STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

1. Depress the brake pedal

2. Push the power switch

3. Check that the READY to drive indicator

light

illuminates. For additional infor-

mation, see “READY to drive indicator
light” (P. 2-25).

4. For models with Navigation System: If

route guidance is necessary, enter the
destination in the navigation system.
For additional information, refer to the
NissanConnect® Manual.

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5. Check the Li-ion battery level and the

estimated driving range shown on the
meter. For additional information, see
“Driving range” (P. 2-9).

NOTE:
• For additional information, see “Driv-

ing range”(P. 2-9).

• Before driving, compare the driving

distance to the destination displayed
on the navigation system screen (if so
equipped) with the estimated driving
range shown on the meter. Determine
if it will be necessary to charge the Li-
ion battery before or while driving to
your planned destination.

• If it is necessary to charge the Li-ion

battery, use the navigation system (if so
equipped) to search for available charg-
ing stations on your planned driving
route.

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

1. Depress the brake pedal

2. Release the parking brake

3. Move the shift lever

into the D (Drive)

position. When released, the shift lever
returns to its original center position.

4. Confirm that the vehicle is in the D (Drive)

position. The indicator next to the “D” by
the shift lever illuminates and “D” is dis-
played on the meter.

5. Release the brake pedal.

6. Depress the accelerator pedal and start

driving.

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These are the following gear positions for
driving the vehicle forward:
• Use the D (Drive) position for optimum

driving performance.

• Use the B mode for downhill driving.

When the B mode is used, more regen-
erative brake is applied when the accel-
erator pedal is released in comparison to
the D (Drive) position.

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

NOTE:

The regenerative brake converts the ve-
hicle's forward motion to electric power
to help slow the vehicle.

Use the ECO mode for maximum vehicle
range and for city driving. The ECO mode
helps reduce power consumption by re-
ducing acceleration when compared to
the same accelerator pedal position in the
D (Drive) position (normal mode).

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