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EV UNIQUE INFORMATION

LI-ION BATTERY MAINTENANCE

METERS AND INDICATORS

In addition to the regular maintenance recom-

mended by NISSAN, the LEAF requires some

special Li-ion battery inspections.

The vehicle has two displays to provide informa-

tion regarding vehicle operation:

• Upper display

• Lower display

• See the NISSAN Warranty Information Booklet

for significant limitations, exclusions and pos-

sible voiding of your warranty resulting from

failure to have these necessary inspections, re-

pairs and/or adjustments performed.

• See the NISSAN Service and Maintenance

Guide for a detailed explanation of the Li-ion

battery inspection and intervals.

Upper display

Master warning lights:

The master warning lights are located in the

upper display.

The master warning lights illuminate when any

warning lights or indicators illuminate in the lower

display or when messages are displayed on the

vehicle information display.

For additional information, see “Master warning

light” in the “Instruments and controls” section.

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ECO indicator:

Power meter:

Lower display

This indicator provides instant information about

how efficiently the vehicle is being operated. You

can see how changing your driving style or op-

eration of vehicle accessories affects power con-

sumption.

This meter displays the actual traction motor

power consumption and the regenerative brake

power provided to the Li-ion battery.

Li-ion battery temperature gauge:

This gauge displays the temperature of the Li-ion

battery.

For additional information, see “Power meter” in

the “Instruments and controls” section.

For additional information, see “Li-ion battery

temperature gauge” in the “Instruments and con-

trols” section.

For additional information, see “ECO indicator”in

the “Instruments and controls” section.

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Driving range:

Li-ion battery available charge gauge:

Li-ion battery capacity level gauge:

This gauge displays the available Li-ion battery

power remaining to drive the vehicle.

This gauge displays the available capacity of the

Li-ion battery remaining to store power.

This indicator displays the estimated driving

range (calculated based on a program that ac-

counts for current driving style and operational

conditions) that can be driven before recharging

is necessary.

For additional information, see “Li-ion battery

available charge gauge” in the “Instruments and

controls” section.

For additional information, see “Li-ion battery ca-

pacity level gauge” in the “Instruments and con-

trols” section.

For additional information, see “Driving range” in

the “Instruments and controls” section.

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3. 12-volt battery charge warning light

4. Plug in indicator light

5. READY to drive indicator light

6. Power limitation indicator light

7. EV system warning light

8. Electric shift control system warning light

9. Brake system warning light (yellow)

10. Low battery charge warning light

11. Headlight warning light

12. Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians

(VSP) system warning light

For additional information, see “Warning/

indicator lights and audible reminders” in the

“Instruments and controls” section.

APPROACHING VEHICLE SOUND

FOR PEDESTRIANS (VSP) SYSTEM

The Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians

(VSP) system is a function that uses sound to

alert pedestrians of the presence of the vehicle

when it is being driven at a low speed.

When the vehicle starts to move, it produces a

sound.

Warning and indicator lights

The EV (Electric Vehicle) system uses the follow-

ing EV (Electric Vehicle) specific warning and

indicator lights.

The sound stops when the vehicle speed is more

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

1. Master warning light (red)

2. Master warning light (yellow)

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The sound starts when the vehicle speed is less

than 16 MPH (25 km/h) while decelerating.

For additional information, see “Driving vehicle”in

the “Starting and driving” section.

The sound stops when the vehicle stops.

LED HEADLIGHT (LOW BEAM) (IF

SO EQUIPPED)

This vehicle uses a LED headlight for the head-

light low beam. The LED headlight has the follow-

ing features.

The sound does not stop with the vehicle in the R

(Reverse) position even if the vehicle stops.

WARNING

•

If the sound cannot be heard, pedestri-

ans may not notice the oncoming ve-

hicle, which may cause an accident re-

sulting in serious injury or death.

Immediately contact a NISSAN certi-

fied LEAF dealer for VSP system in-

spection.

If the VSP system warning light illumi-

nates while the power switch is in the

ON position, or in the READY to drive

position, it may indicate the VSP sys-

tem is not functioning properly. Have

the system checked by a NISSAN cer-

tified LEAF dealer. See “Approaching

Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP)

system warning light” in the “Instru-

ments and controls” section.

• Low power consumption

• The shape is very compact.

Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to re-

place the headlight.

ELECTRIC SHIFT CONTROL

SYSTEM

This vehicle is equipped with an electric shift

control system. This control system has three

features.

• Smooth and easy shift lever operation.

• To place the vehicle in the P (Park) position,

push the P (Park) position switch on the shift

lever.

• The vehicle automatically applies the P (Park)

position when the power switch is placed in the

OFF position.

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NOTE:

The solar cell may not provide full charging

power in the following situations.

• When the intensity of sunlight is weak.

• When the solar cell module is in the

shade.

• When the solar cell module is covered by

leaves or dirt.

DRIVING RANGE BUTTON (IF SO

EQUIPPED)

Push the driving range button on the steering

wheel to check the estimated distance the ve-

hicle may be driven with the available Li-ion bat-

tery charge. See LEAF Navigation System Own-

er’s Manual.

Solar cell module on the rear spoiler

SOLAR CELL MODULE (IF SO

EQUIPPED)

This vehicle uses a solar cell module to provide

power to the 12-volt battery. The solar cell mod-

ule only provides power to help maintain the

charge of the 12-volt battery; it will not recharge

a discharged 12-volt battery.

The solar cell module does not provide power to

the Li-ion battery.

For maintenance, see “Cleaning exterior” in the

“Appearance and care” section.

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