2010-2017 Nissan Leaf 4 Door Instruments and controls -> Headlight and turn signal switch User Manual
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL  
SWITCH  
The autolight system can turn on the headlights  
automatically when it is dark and turn off the  
headlights when it is light.  
For US models: The headlights will also be turned  
on automatically at twilight or in rainy weather  
(when the windshield wiper is operated continu-  
ously).  
If the power switch is placed in the OFF position  
and one of the doors is opened and this condition  
continues, the headlights remain on for 45 sec-  
onds.  
Automatic headlights off delay:  
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180  
seconds after you push the power switch to OFF  
and open any door then close all the doors.  
HEADLIGHT SWITCH  
Autolight system (if so equipped)  
The autolight system allows the headlights to be  
set so they turn on and off automatically.  
Lighting  
You can adjust the period of the automatic head-  
lights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to 180  
seconds. The factory default setting is 45 sec-  
onds.  
1
Turn the switch to the  
position:  
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To set the autolight system:  
The front park, side marker, tail, license plate  
and the instrument light will come on.  
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO  
2
Turn the switch to the  
position:  
1
position  
.
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The headlights will come on and all the other  
lights will remain on.  
For automatic headlights off delay setting, see  
the LEAF Navigation System Owner’s Manual.  
2. Place the power switch in the ON position.  
3. The autolight system automatically turns the  
headlights on and off.  
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to  
the OFF,  
or  
position.  
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Battery saver system  
• When the headlight switch is in the  
or  
position while the power switch is in the  
ON position, the lights will automatically turn off  
45 seconds after the power switch has been  
placed in the OFF position.  
• When the headlight switch remains in the  
or  
position after the lights automatically  
turn off, the lights will turn on when the power  
switch is placed in the ON position.  
CAUTION  
•
When you turn on the headlight switch  
again after the lights automatically  
turn off, the lights will not turn off  
automatically. Be sure to turn the light  
switch to the OFF position when you  
leave the vehicle for extended periods  
of time, otherwise the battery will be  
discharged.  
Be sure not to put anything on top of the  
1
Headlight beam select  
photo sensor  
located on the top of the  
᭺
1
To select the low beam, put the lever in the  
neutral position as shown.  
To select the high beam, push the lever  
forward while the switch is in the  
position. Pull it back to select the low  
beam.  
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instrument panel. The photo sensor con-  
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the photo  
sensor reacts as if it is dark and the head-  
lights will illuminate.  
2
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•
Never leave the light switch on when  
the power switch is in the OFF, ACC or  
ON position for extended periods of  
time even if the headlights turn off  
automatically.  
3
Pulling the lever toward you will flash the  
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headlight high beam even when the head-  
light switch is in the OFF position.  
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FOG LIGHT SWITCH (IF SO  
EQUIPPED)  
Daytime running light system (for  
Canada)  
The daytime running lights automatically illumi-  
nate when the power switch is in the READY to  
drive position with the parking brake released.  
The daytime running lights operate with the head-  
light switch in the OFF position. Turn headlight  
switch to the  
position for full illumination  
when driving at night.  
If the parking brake is applied before the power  
switch is in the READY to drive position, daytime  
running lights do not operate. The daytime run-  
ning lights illuminate once the parking brake is  
released. The daytime running lights will remain  
on until the power switch is pushed to the OFF  
position.  
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch  
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH  
to the  
position, then turn the switch to the  
1
Turn signal  
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position. To turn them off, turn the switch to  
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning  
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn  
signals cancel automatically.  
the OFF position.  
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to  
operate.  
2
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Lane change signal  
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or  
down to the point where lights begin flashing.  
The turn signal will flash three times automati-  
cally.  
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