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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

For the details about the NISSAN Intelligent

Key® system, see “NISSAN Intelligent Key®

system” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-

ments” section.

Seat belt warning chime

The seat belt warning chime will sound for about

6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely

fastened.

12-volt battery charge warning chime

If the 12-volt battery charge warning light illumi-

nates, the chime will sound when a warning mes-

sage is displayed on the vehicle information dis-

play on the lower display.

When the chime sounds, immediately stop the

vehicle in a safe location and push the P (Park)

position switch on the shift lever and apply park-

ing brake. The 12-volt battery charge warning

light turns off on the lower display and the chime

will stop when the parking brake is applied or the

vehicle is placed in the P (Park) position. Contact

a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for support. For

details of the meter warnings, see “12-volt bat-

tery charge warning light” in this section.

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The vehicle information display

is located in

᭺

the lower display, and it displays charging related

information, Average electricity consumption/

Instant electricity consumption, Average vehicle

speed, Driving distance/Driving time (Elapsed

time), shift position indicator, the cruise control,

the Intelligent Key operation information and

other warnings and information.

For details about the odometer, see “Odometer/

twin trip odometer” in this section.

For details about the cruise control, see “Cruise

control” in the “Starting and driving” section.

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power switch is pressed with the brake pedal

depressed.

No key inside the vehicle:

INDICATORS FOR OPERATION

This warning appears when the door is closed

with the Intelligent Key left outside the vehicle

and the power switch in the ACC or ON position.

Make sure that the Intelligent Key is inside the

vehicle.

1. READY to drive position operation

indicator

This indicator appears while the vehicle is in the P

(Park) position. This indicator means that the EV

(Electric Vehicle) system will start when the

2. Key is not detected warning

This warning appears in either of the following

conditions.

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Unregistered Intelligent Key:

If this indicator appears, touch the power switch

with the Intelligent Key while depressing the

brake pedal. (See “NISSAN Intelligent Key® bat-

tery discharge” in the “Starting and driving” sec-

tion.)

driven. However, contact a NISSAN certified

LEAF dealer.

This warning appears when the power switch is

placed in the ON, ACC or READY to drive posi-

tion and the Intelligent Key cannot be recognized

by the system. You cannot place the power

switch in the READY to drive position with an

unregistered key. Use an Intelligent Key that has

been registered.

7. Driver alert

This warning appears when the previously set

time for a break is reached. You can set the time

for up to 6 hours in the setting menu. (See “Trip

computer” in this section.)

5. Door/rear hatch open warning

(power switch is in the ON position)

This warning appears if any of the doors and/or

the rear hatch are open or not closed securely.

The vehicle icon indicates which door or the rear

hatch is open on the display. Make sure that all of

the doors and the rear hatch are closed.

8. Low outside air temperature

See “NISSAN Intelligent Key® system” in the

“Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section for

more details.

The outside air temperature is displayed in °F or

°C in the range of −20°F to 140°F (−30°C to

60°C).

3. Intelligent Key battery discharge

indicator

This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key

battery is running out of power.

The outside air temperature mode includes a low

temperature warning feature. If the outside air

temperature is below 37°F (3°C), the warning is

displayed on the screen.

This warning also appears alternating with SHIFT

ЉPЉ warning while the driver’s door is opened with

the shift position in any position other than the P

(Park) position. See “SHIFT ЉPЉ warning (if so

equipped)” in this section.

If this indicator appears, replace the battery with

a new one. (See “NISSAN Intelligent Key® bat-

tery replacement” in the “Maintenance and do-it-

yourself” section.)

The outside temperature sensor is located in

front side of the vehicle. The sensor may be

affected by road, wind directions and other driv-

ing conditions. The display may differ from the

actual outside temperature or the temperature

displayed on various signs of billboards.

6. Intelligent Key system warning

This warning appears if there is a malfunction in

the Intelligent Key system.

4. EV system operation for discharged

Intelligent Key system indicator

This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key

battery is running out of power and when the

Intelligent Key System and vehicle are not com-

municating normally.

If this warning appears while the power switch

position is in the ON position, the power switch

can not be switched to the READY to drive posi-

tion. If this warning appears while power switch is

in the READY to drive position, the vehicle can be

9. Low washer fluid warning (if so

equipped)

This warning appears when the washer tank fluid

is at a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary.

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(See “Window washer fluid” in the “Maintenance

and do-it-yourself” section.)

This message appears when the parking brake is

not applied, even after the vehicle has been

parked. The master warning light (red) also illu-

minates and the chime sounds.

16. Li-ion battery low charge warning

This indicator appears when the Li-ion battery is

getting low. The low battery charge warning light

and the master warning light (yellow) also illumi-

nate. Charge the Li-ion battery as soon as pos-

sible. The [i] symbol is shown on the vehicle

information display, this indicates that further in-

formation is available on the navigation display.

Check the navigation display for further informa-

tion and instructions.

10. Light reminder warning

This warning appears when the power switch is

turned to the OFF position but the headlight

switch is still ON. Turn off the headlight switch.

Apply parking brake. The message in the vehicle

information display turns off and the chime stops.

Have the system checked by a NISSAN certified

LEAF dealer.

11. Plug in indicator

This indicator appears when the charge connec-

tor is connected.

14. Shift control system (T/M) warning

This warning appears if there is a malfunction in

the electric shift control system but operation of

the electric shift control is still possible. The mas-

ter warning (yellow) light also illuminates and the

chime sounds. When this occurs, check the shift

position indicator by the shift lever or vehicle

information display in the meter to make sure that

shifting has been performed properly. Contact a

NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

17. Power limitation warning

If the charge connector is connected to the ve-

hicle, the power switch can not be placed in the

READY to drive position.

This display appears when the Li-ion battery ca-

pacity is getting too low to move the vehicle or if

there is any reason to limit traction power (Li-ion

battery low or high temperature etc.). The power

limitation indicator light and the master warning

light (yellow) also illuminate. The [i] symbol is

shown on the vehicle information display. This

indicates that further information is available on

the navigation display. Check the navigation dis-

play for further information and instructions.

12. Remove charge connector

warning

This warning appears when the power switch is

in the ACC or ON position and if the power

switch is pushed to the READY to drive position

with the brake pedal depressed, while the charge

connector is inserted to the vehicle. Remove the

charge connector.

15. Shift position warning

This warning appears if the system cannot detect

the shift position. Make sure the vehicle is placed

in a position properly.

18. DC/DC converter warning

13. Electric shift control system

warning

This message appears if there is malfunction in

the electric shift control system.

This warning appears if the DC/DC converter

system is not functioning properly. The 12-volt

battery charge warning (red) light also and the

master warning light illuminate. Stop the vehicle

The master warning light (red) also illuminates

and the chime sounds. Check the shift position of

the vehicle.

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in a safe location and contact a NISSAN certified

LEAF dealer.

21. Cruise control indicator

Cruise main switch indicator:

23. SHIFT ЉPЉ warning (if so

equipped)

19. Apply parking brake warning

This warning appears alternating with door/rear

hatch open warning when the driver’s door is

opened with the shift position in any position

other than the P (Park) position. See “Door/rear

hatch open warning (power switch is in the ON

position)” in this section. If this warning appears,

push the P (Park) position switch and place in the

P (Park) position.

This indicator is displayed when the cruise con-

trol main switch is pushed. When the main switch

is pushed again, the indicator disappears. When

the cruise control main switch indicator is dis-

played, the cruise control system is operational.

This warning appears if the DC/DC converter

system is not functioning properly after the “Stop

the vehicle” message above. If this warning ap-

pears on the display, stop the vehicle in a safe

location and push the P (Park) position switch on

the shift lever. If the parking brake is applied, the

display turns off. Contact a NISSAN certified

LEAF dealer.

Cruise set switch indicator:

This indicator is displayed while the vehicle

speed is controlled by the cruise control system.

If the indicator blinks while the power switch is in

the READY to drive position, it may indicate that

the cruise control system is not functioning prop-

erly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN

certified LEAF dealer.

24. Intelligent Key error

20. Check tire pressure warning

After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON

position, this light comes on for about 2 seconds

and then turns off.

This warning appears when the low tire pressure

warning light in the meter illuminates and low tire

pressure is detected. The warning appears each

time the ignition switch is placed in the ON

position as long as the low tire pressure warning

light remains illuminated.

The I-Key System Error message warns of a

malfunction with the Intelligent Key system. If the

light comes on while the engine is stopped, it may

be impossible to start the engine.

See “Cruise control” in the “Starting and driving”

section for details.

22. Shift position indicator

If this warning appears, stop the vehicle and

adjust the tire pressure to the recommended

COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Load-

ing Information label. (See “Low tire pressure

warning light” in this section and “TIRE PRES-

SURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the

“Starting and driving” section.)

If the light comes on while the engine is running,

you can drive the vehicle. However in these

cases, contact a NISSAN dealer for repair as

soon as possible.

The shift position indicator shows the vehicle

position when the power switch is in the ON or

READY to drive position. For more details, see

“Driving vehicle” in the “Starting and driving”

section of this manual.

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When the power switch is pushed to the ON

position, modes of the trip computer can be

25. Parking brake release warning

This warning appears when the vehicle speed is

above 4 MPH (7km/h) and the parking brake is

applied.

A

selected by pushing the

Each time the switch

display will change as follows:

switch

.

᭺

A

is pushed, the

᭺

Charging time → Energy economy → State of

charge → Average speed → Driving distance and

elapsed time→ Setting → Warning check

TRIP COMPUTER

Switches for the trip computer are located on the

left side of the combination meter panel. To op-

erate the trip computer, push the following

switches:

A

switch

᭺

B

switch

᭺

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NOTE:

• Immediately after charging has finished,

the charge time will be displayed as “--:--”.

• The estimated charging time stops updat-

ing if the air conditioner is turned on while

the Li-ion battery is charging. The esti-

mated charging time updates approxi-

mately 15 minutes after the air condi-

tioner is turned off.

• The 6 kW and the 3 kW charging time

typically shows different times to reach a

full charge.

• However, the same charging time may be

shown for both the 6 kW and the 3 kW based

on the Li-ion battery state of charge and battery

temperature.

Charging time

Displays the estimated time to a full Li-ion charge

based on the Charging Mode selected.

Energy economy

Average energy economy:

The average energy economy mode shows the

average energy economy since the last reset.

Resetting the average energy economy is done

B

• The system may automatically slow the battery

charge to prevent the battery from becoming

overcharged.

The time needed to charge the Li-ion battery

charges based on:

by pushing and holding the

switch

for

᭺

• Outside temperature

longer than 1 second. (The average speed is also

reset at the same time.)

• Li-ion battery temperature

• Available electrical power supplied to the

charger

The display is updated every 30 seconds. At

about the first 0.3 mile (500 m) after a reset, the

display shows “----”.

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Instant energy economy:

The instant energy economy mode shows the

instant energy economy via a moving bar graph.

When regenerated energy is being stored in the

Li-ion battery while driving, the instant energy

economy display will show the maximum value.

State of charge (%)

Average speed

Displays the vehicles current state of charge.

The average speed mode shows the average

vehicle speed (MPH or km/h) since the last reset.

The average speed (MPH or km/h) can be reset

B

by pushing the

second.

switch

for longer than 1

᭺

The display is updated every 30 seconds. For the

first 30 seconds after a reset, the display shows

“----”.

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A

B

The

switch

and

switch

are

᭺

used in the settings mode.

B

Push the

menus.

switch

to scroll through the

to select a menu.

᭺

A

Push the

᭺

Skip:

A

Push the

check mode.

switch

to move to the warning

to select other menus.

᭺

B

Push the

switch

᭺

Clock:

The clock can be adjusted in this menu.

• Back

Driving distance and elapsed time

Select this submenu to return to the top page

of the settings mode.

Driving distance:

The driving distance mode shows the total distance

(miles or km) the vehicle has been driven since the

last reset. The distance can be reset by pushing the

B

• Set Clock

Adjust the time (hour and minute) of the clock.

switch

for longer than 1 second. (The

᭺

For models without navigation system, the day of

the week can also be set to use it for the climate

control timer setting. (See “Climate Ctrl. timer” in

the “Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio

and phone systems” section.)

elapsed time is also reset at the same time.)

Elapsed time:

Settings

The elapsed time mode shows the time since the

last reset. The displayed time can be reset by push-

Settings cannot be accessed while driving.

The message, “settings can only be ac-

cessed when stationary” is also displayed

on the vehicle information display.

• 24/12Hr (24 hours or 12 hours)

B

ing the

switch

for longer than 1 second.

᭺

Select either the 24-hour clock display or the

12-hour display.

(The driving distance is also reset at the same

time.)

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Maintenance:

• Outside temp

• Back

Select this submenu to return to the top page

of the settings mode.

• Sound 1

Select this submenu to display the low outside

temperature (On or Off).

There are 5 submenus under the maintenance

menu.

• Back

Units:

• Sound 2

• Sound 3

• Off

Select this submenu to return to the top page

of the settings mode.

Units displayed can be set for the following items

on this menu.

• Tire

• Back

Select this submenu to set or reset the dis-

tance for replacement of the tires.

Select this submenu to return to the top page

of the settings mode.

Factory settings:

Select this menu to reset all values to the factory

default settings except for the odometer settings.

• Other -1, -2 and -3

• Temperature

• Speed

Select this submenu to set or reset the dis-

tance for replaceable/maintenance items. Up

to three other items can be monitored. Set

other items if required.

NOTE:

Language:

When resetting to the factory settings, all

previous settings made are restored to the

default settings.

Select this submenu to choose the language

displayed.

Alarms:

To return to the top page of the settings mode,

select “BACK”.

To return to the top page of the settings mode,

select “BACK”.

The alarms menu can be set to notify the follow-

ing items. There are 3 submenus under the

alarms menu.

Effects:

• Back

The start up sound can be selected or turned off

from this menu.

Select this submenu to return to the top page

of the settings mode.

5 submenus under the effects menu.

• Driver Alert

When a menu item is selected, the selected

sound plays.

Select this submenu to set the driver alert

period.

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WARNING INFORMATION DISPLAYS

Low battery warning

When the low battery charge warning light

and the master warning light (yellow)

illu-

minate, the system displays a message on the

navigation screen that warns the driver that the

Li-ion battery power level is low.

1. The notification is displayed on the upper left

side of the screen. Touch [Show] to display

the screen showing detailed information.

Warning check

Skip:

A

Push the

switch

to move to the Esti-

᭺

mated charge time display.

B

Push the

menu.

switch

to select another

᭺

Detail:

This item is available only when a warning is

displayed.

Select this menu to see details of warnings.

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NOTE:

• The low battery warning can be set to off.

See LEAF Navigation System Owner’s

Manual.

• When the battery power level is low, the

system automatically obtains charging

station information.

Limited power warning

When the Li-ion battery power level is extremely

low or the Li-ion battery malfunctions, the power

limitation indicator

light (yellow)

and the master warning

illuminate in the meter and the

2. The system displays a message screen and

announces the contents of the message to

warn that the Li-ion battery power level is low.

Check the message displayed on the screen.

Touch [Nearby Charging Station] to search all

charging stations that are located around the

current vehicle position.

system displays a message on the navigation

screen in order to inform the driver that power

output is restricted.

1. The notification is displayed on the upper left

side of the screen. Touch [Show] to display

the screen showing detailed information.

3. Touch [BACK] or push the MAP button to

return to the vehicle location screen.

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wheels and tires” in the “Maintenance

and do-it-yourself” section. Many factors

including tire inflation, alignment, driving

habits and road conditions affect tire

wear and when tires should be replaced.

Setting the tire replacement indicator for

a certain driving distance does not mean

your tires will last that long. Use the tire

replacement indicator as a guide only

and always perform regular tire checks.

Failure to perform regular tire checks,

including tire pressure checks could re-

sult in tire failure. Serious vehicle dam-

age could occur and may lead to a colli-

sion, which could result in serious

personal injury or death.

2. The system displays a message screen and

announces the contents of the message to

warn that power output is restricted and in-

form the driver of the reason for this occur-

rence and what action is to be taken.

2. 3. 4. “Other” indicator

These indicators appears when the customer set

distance comes for checking or replacing main-

tenance items other than the tires. Other mainte-

nance items can include such things as the tire

rotation. You can set or reset the distance for

checking or replacing the items. (See “Trip com-

puter” in this section.) For scheduled mainte-

nance items and intervals, see your NISSAN Ser-

vice and Maintenance Guide.

INDICATORS FOR MAINTENANCE

1. Tire replacement indicator

This indicator appears when the customer set

distance comes for replacing tires. You can set or

reset the distance for replacing tires. (See “Trip

computer” in this section.)

WARNING

The tire replacement indicator is not a

substitute for regular tire checks, includ-

ing tire pressure checks. See “Changing

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