Nissan leaf a5

REMOTE FUNCTIONS*
LI-ION BATTERY LIFE
Vehicle telematic capabilities enable you to perform remote functions from a compatible internet If the vehicle is parked for a long period of time, the Li-ion battery will gradually discharge.
enabled smart phone or personal computer such as: To keep the Li-ion battery in good condition, charge the battery once every 3 months Battery status - The status of the battery can be checked even if you are not in the vehicle.
If the Li-ion battery becomes ful y discharged and the EV system will not activate even with 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.
For more information, refer to the “Charging (section CH)” of your Owner’s Manual.
*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 LI-ION BATTERY GAUGES
For more information, refer to the “Charging (section CH)” of your Owner’s Manual.
The Li-ion Battery Available Charge Gauge 01
APPROACHING VEHICLE SOUND FOR PEDESTRIANS (VSP) SYSTEM
displays the approximate available Li-ion battery The VSP OFF switch is located to the right of the The Li-ion Battery Capacity Level Gauge 02
indicates the amount of charge the Li-ion battery The VSP system helps alert pedestrians to the presence of the vehicle when it is being driven at a Recharge the Li-ion battery before these levels reach When the vehicle starts to move, it produces a sound. The low battery charge warning light 03 will
The sound stops when the vehicle speed reaches illuminate when the available charge remaining is approximately 30 km/h while accelerating. getting low. Recharge as soon as it is convenient. For more information, refer to the “EV Overview (section EV)” and the
“Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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.
SOLAR CELL MODULE (if so equipped)
The solar cell module helps provide a supplementary
charge to the 12-volt battery.
LI-ION BATTERY TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The 12-volt battery supplies power to the audio system, windshield wipers, lights and other low-voltage systems. The temperature of the Li-ion battery is in the normal
range 01 when the display is within this zone.
For more information, refer to the “EV Overview (section EV)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
The temperature of the Li-ion battery varies with outside air temperature, road surface temperature SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM
This vehicle is equipped with an electric shift control system, providing To protect the battery, power is reduced when the smooth and easy shift lever operation.
temperature of the battery is too high or low. This does not indicate a malfunction.
There are five shift positions for operating the vehicle; P (PARK), R (REVERSE), N (NEUTRAL), D (DRIVE) and ECO. For more information, refer to the “EV Overview (section EV)” of your
• P (PARK) - Activated by pressing the P (PARK) button on • ECO - Consumes less power and helps to extend vehicle range. more information, refer to the “EV Overview (section EV)” of your Owner’s Manual.
POWER LIMITATION INDICATOR LIGHT
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT
When the power limitation indicator light illuminates, The warning light will illuminate if there is a malfunction power provided to the traction motor is reduced.
This light illuminates in the following conditions: • the battery temperature has reached its upper or • or when a malfunction has occurred in the EV system.
If the power limitation indicator light is illuminated, • Emergency shut off system is activated.
charge the Li-ion battery as soon as possible.
If the warning light illuminates, contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
For more information, refer to the “EV Overview (section EV)” of your Owner’s Manual.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
OUTSIDE MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ SYSTEM
The NISSAN Intelligent Key™ System allows you to
Turn the control switch 01 right or left to select the
lock or unlock your vehicle, open the rear hatch and start your vehicle, while the key is in your pocket or purse.
Move the control switch up, down, right or left to To lock or unlock a door, push any door handle request switch 01 once.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments
(section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Push any door handle request switch 01 within
1 minute of unlocking the door and all other doors will unlock.
POWER METER
NOTE: It is important to make sure the Intelligent Key is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).
The Power Meter displays the traction motor power consumption and the regenerative power supplied to For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments
(section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
When power is generated by regenerative braking, SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
n high voltage battery power is provided Pull up on the lever 01 under the front of the
to the motor the central dot moves to the right. seat and slide forward or backward. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
The number of circles will increase or decrease depending on Li-ion battery conditions (motor output is limited if the Li-ion battery temperature is too high or too low or the Li-ion Pull up on the lever 02 and lean back to recline
the seatback. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
the lever to lock the seatback in position.
Turn the dial 03 to adjust the seat height to the
For more information, refer to the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system (section 1)” of your Owner’s Manual.
STARTING/STOPPING THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) SYSTEM
WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH
Confirm the parking brake is applied and the vehicle Move the lever to the following positions to operate 01 Mist (MIST) - One sweep operation of the
Push the power switch to start the EV system.
Check that the READY to drive indicator light 01
02 Intermittent (INT) - Front wipers operate
illuminates and the start up sound is audible.
Check the Li-ion battery level and the estimated 03 Low (LO) - Front wipers operate at a continuous
NOTE: It is important to make sure the NISSAN Intelligent 04 High (HI) - Front wipers operate at a continuous
Key™ is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).
05 Rear Wiper (REAR) - Twist the end of the
lever to operate the first (INT) or second (ON) speed settings for the rear wiper.
Press the P (PARK) button on the shift lever to place For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Push the power switch to the OFF position.
EMERGENCY SYSTEM SHUT OFFTo shut off the vehicle in an emergency situation while driving, perform the following procedure: Rapidly push the power switch 3 consecutive times.
Push and hold the power switch for more than 2 seconds.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
01 ON-OFF BUTTON
Turn the headlight control switch 01 to the
Press the ON-OFF button to turn the climate control system on or off.
position to turn on the front parking, side marker, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.
02 FAN SPEED CONTROL BUTTON
Press the fan speed control button to manually adjust the fan speed up or 03 TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTON
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”
Press the temperature control button up for warmer air or down for cooler air.
04 A/C-HEATER TIMER (CLIMATE CONTROL TIMER) INDICATOR LIGHT
This indicator light will illuminate when the A/C-Heater Timer has been set to operate at the time of day and date specified.
05 AUTO BUTTON
Press the AUTO button and the fan speed, air flow distribution and temperature
For more information, refer to the “Display screen, heater and air conditioner and audio system
” of your Owner’s Manual.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
The electric parking brake switch is located on the
center console.
To apply, firmly depress the foot brake pedal 01 ,
then pull the electric parking brake switch 02 up.
To release, firmly depress the foot brake pedal 01 ,
then push the electric parking brake switch 02 down.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)”
of your Owner’s Manual.
RADIO WITH CD PLAYER
01 POWER BUTTON
REAR HATCH RELEASE
Press the button to turn the audio system on or off.
To open the rear hatch, unlock the vehicle and push the rear hatch 02 VOLUME BUTTON
opener switch 01 . Pull the rear hatch up to open.
Press the volume control button up to increase or down to decrease the volume. 03 TUNE/SEEK/CH BUTTON
Pressing the button on the NISSAN Intelligent Key™ To manually tune the radio, press the TUNE/SEEK/CH button up or down .
ZERO EMISSION BUTTON
Press the ZERO EMISSION button to display a menu screen where several electric
vehicle driving functions can be set.
Pushing the power door lock switch to the position.
05 OPEN/TILT BUTTON
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments
(section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Press the OPEN/TILT button to open the monitor and insert a CD into the slot with the
*XM® Satellite Radio is only available on vehicles equipped with optional XM® satellite subscription service. For more information, refer to the “Getting started (section 1)” and “Audio system (section 4)” of your Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
LI-ION BATTERY CHARGING
CRUISE CONTROL
NOTE: Before charging the Li-ion battery, refer to your Owner’s Manual for detailed warnings and The cruise control system enables you to set a cautions when charging your battery.
There are three methods available to perform the charge operation; normal charge, trickle The system will automatically maintain the set speed charge and quick charge (if so equipped). until you tap the brake pedal, accelerate, cancel or NORMAL CHARGE
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)”
Perform a normal charge using the charger installed It takes approximately 7 hours to charge the Li-ion battery from empty to full. BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM
With an overhead microphone and sound transmitted through the audio system speakers, the Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System utilizes • Pull the charge port lid opener handle located below the instrument panel to the right of Bluetooth wireless technology and voice recognition to provide hands-free cellular phone communication.
• Press the charge port tab and open the cap. For more information, refer to the “Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(section 7)” of your Navigation System Owner’s Manual
01 to the charge port 02 . When connected correctly, a
• Press the button 03 on the charge connector to release the lock and remove the charge
• Close the charge port cap and the charge port lid. QUICK CHARGE
Perform a quick charge by connecting the charge connector of a quick charger at a charge station to the vehicle. It takes approximately 30 minutes to charge the Li-ion battery when the low battery charge warning light turns ON. NAVIGATION SYSTEM
• Open the charge port lid 08
04 , then insert and lock the charge connector.
Your Navigation System can calculate a route from the current location to a preferred destination.
The real-time map display and turn-by-turn voice guidance will lead you along the route. • Follow the instructions on the quick charge equipment to start charging. When the equipment is properly installed and ready to charge a beep sounds twice and the The Navigation System will continually update your vehicle’s position. If you have deviated from charging status indicator light will change. the original route, it will recalculate the route from your current location. The Navigation System can also provide you with important data, such as; driving range, energy economy, charging station locations and maintenance interval reminders.
• Unlock the charge connector and remove it from the vehicle. • After closing the charge port cap, close the charge port lid.
For more information, refer to your Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
Overview (section EV)” and the “Charging (section CH)” of your Owner’s Manual.

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