2018-2025 Nissan Leaf 4 Door Instruments and controls -> Warning lights, indicator lights and audible reminders User Manual
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WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS  
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS  
12-volt battery charge warning light  
Master warning light (red/yellow)  
Power steering warning light  
High beam indicator light (blue)  
Plug-in indicator light  
or  
Anti-lock Braking System  
(ABS) warning light  
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestri-  
ans (VSP) OFF system warning light  
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) warning light  
Seat belt warning light  
Power limitation indicator light  
READY to drive indicator light  
Security indicator light  
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with  
Pedestrian Detection system warning light  
Supplemental air bag warning light  
or  
or  
or  
Brake system warning light  
(yellow)  
Slip indicator light  
Brake warning light (red)  
or  
Electronic parking brake indica-  
tor light  
Exterior light indicator light  
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights  
Electronic parking brake sys-  
tem warning light (yellow) (if so  
equipped)  
Electric shift control system warning light  
Front fog light indicator light (if so  
equipped)  
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indica-  
tor light  
Electric Vehicle (EV) system warning light  
Low tire pressure warning light  
Front passenger air bag status light  
High Beam Assist indicator light  
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It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN  
certified LEAF dealer for this service.  
CHECKING LIGHTS  
12-volt battery charge  
warning light  
With all doors closed, apply the parking  
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the  
power switch for LEAF to the ON position  
without starting the EV system. The follow-  
ing lights (if so equipped) will come on:  
The DC/DC converter converts 400 volt Li-  
ion battery voltage to charge the 12-volt  
battery.  
CAUTION  
•
The DC/DC converter system may  
not be functioning properly if the 12-  
volt battery charge warning light illu-  
minates continuously when the  
power switch is in the READY to drive  
position. Immediately stop the ve-  
hicle in a safe location and have the  
system checked. It is recommended  
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF  
dealer for this service.  
This light illuminates continuously after the  
bulb is checked when the power switch is  
in the ON position, and turns off when the  
power switch is placed in the READY to  
drive position.  
,
,
or  
,
;
The following lights (if so equipped) come  
on briefly and then turn off:  
or  
(red),  
,
(yellow),  
or  
,
or  
When this warning light illuminates,  
chime sounds and the following warnings  
are also displayed.  
a
,
,
,
,
,
,
If any light does not come on or operate in  
a way other than described, it may indicate  
a burned-out bulb and/or a system mal-  
function. Have the system checked. It is  
recommended that you visit a NISSAN cer-  
tified LEAF dealer for this service.  
• Master warning (red)  
•
The DC/DC converter system may  
not be functioning properly if the 12-  
volt warning light illuminates con-  
tinuously when the power switch is in  
the READY to drive position. Do not  
charge the 12-volt battery while this  
warning light is illuminated. It may  
lead to a malfunction of the DC/DC  
converter system. Have the system  
checked. It is recommended that you  
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer  
for this service.  
• EV system warning light  
The following messages also flash on and  
off on the vehicle information display.  
If the vehicle is being driven; “Stop the ve-  
hicle” and if the vehicle is stopped; “When  
parked apply parking brake”. When these  
messages flash, immediately stop the ve-  
hicle in a safe location, pull the parking  
brake switch and push the P (Park) position  
switch on the shift lever to place the vehicle  
in the P (Park) position. The warning on the  
meter and the chime stops when the park-  
ing brake is operated or the vehicle is in the  
P (Park) position. Have the system checked.  
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-  
played on the vehicle information display.  
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle  
information display” in this section.  
WARNING LIGHTS  
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle  
information display” in this section.  
Instruments and controls 2-15  
NOTE:  
or  
Anti-lock  
Approaching Vehicle  
Sound for Pedestrians  
(VSP) system OFF  
warning light  
• If the vehicle does not go into the  
READY to drive position (when the  
power switch is pushed and the brake  
pedal is depressed), jump-start the ve-  
hicle to place the power switch in the  
READY to drive position. For additional  
information, refer to “Jump starting” in  
the “In case of emergency” section of  
this manual.  
Braking System  
(ABS) warning  
light  
When the power switch is in the ON or  
READY to drive position, the Anti-lock Brak-  
ing System (ABS) warning light illuminates  
and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is  
operational.  
The Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes-  
trians (VSP) system OFF warning light is  
located on the instrument panel.  
This light comes on if there is a malfunction  
in the VSP system.  
• Do not jump-start the vehicle if the  
conditions below occur. Have the sys-  
tem checked. It is recommended that  
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer  
for this service:  
– If the 12-volt charge warning light  
turns off when the vehicle is in the  
READYto drive mode, the 12-volt bat-  
tery may be discharged or there may  
be a malfunction in the 12-volt bat-  
tery related system.  
– If the 12-volt charge warning light  
continues to illuminate when the ve-  
hicle is in the READY to drive mode,  
there may be a malfunction in the  
DC/DC converter. Have the system  
checked. It is recommended that you  
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer  
for this service.  
If the ABS warning light illuminates while  
the power switch is in the READY to drive  
position, or while driving, it may indicate the  
ABS is not functioning properly. Have the  
system checked. It is recommended that  
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for  
this service.  
If the VSP system OFF 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 system is not func-  
tioning properly. Have the system checked.  
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN  
certified LEAF dealer for this service.  
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock  
function is turned off. The brake system  
then operates normally, but without anti-  
lock assistance. For additional information,  
refer to “Brake system” in the “Starting and  
driving” section of this manual.  
For additional information, refer to “Ap-  
proaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians  
(VSP) system” in the “EVoverview” section of  
this manual.  
Automatic Emergency  
Braking (AEB) with  
Pedestrian Detection  
system warning light  
This light comes on when the power switch  
is placed in the ON position. It turns off after  
the EV system is started.  
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This light illuminates when the AEB with  
Pedestrian Detection system is set to OFF  
in the vehicle information display.  
If the BRAKE warning light (red) also illumi-  
nates, stop the vehicle immediately and  
have the system checked. It is recom-  
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified  
LEAF dealer for this service. For additional  
information, refer to “Brake system” in the  
“Starting and driving” section of this  
manual.  
•
The cooperative regenerative brake  
system may not be working properly  
if the brake system warning light illu-  
minates when the READY to drive in-  
dicator light is ON. If you judge it to be  
safe, drive carefully to the nearest  
service station for repairs. Otherwise,  
have your vehicle towed because  
driving could be dangerous.  
If the light illuminates when the AEB with  
Pedestrian Detection system is on, it may  
indicate that the system is unavailable. For  
additional information, refer to “Automatic  
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian  
Detection” and “Intelligent Forward Colli-  
sion Warning (I-FCW)” in the “Starting and  
driving” section of this manual.  
WARNING  
or  
Brake warning  
light (red)  
•
Pressing the brake pedal when the  
power switch position is not in the  
ON or READY to drive position and/or  
low brake fluid level may increase the  
stopping distance and braking will  
require greater pedal effort as well as  
pedal travel.  
or  
Brake system  
warning light  
(yellow)  
When the power switch is placed in the ON  
position or in the READY to drive position,  
the light remains illuminated for about a  
few seconds. If the light illuminates at any  
other time, it may indicate that the hydrau-  
lic brake system is not functioning properly.  
If the BRAKE warning light illuminates, stop  
the vehicle immediately and have the sys-  
tem checked. It is recommended that you  
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this  
service.  
This light functions for both the coopera-  
tive regenerative brake and the electroni-  
cally driven intelligent brake systems.  
•
If the brake fluid level is below the  
minimum or MIN mark on the brake  
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the  
brake system has been checked. It is  
When the power switch is placed in the ON  
position or in the READY to drive position,  
the light remains illuminated for about 2 or  
3 seconds. If the light illuminates at any  
other time, it may indicate that the coop-  
erative regenerative brake and/or the elec-  
tronically driven intelligent brake systems  
are not functioning properly. Have the sys-  
tem checked. It is recommended that you  
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this  
service.  
recommended that you visit  
a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this  
service.  
Parking brake indicator  
When the power switch is placed in the ON  
position, the light comes on when the park-  
ing brake is applied.  
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Low brake fluid warning light  
or  
Electronic parking  
WARNING  
brake system warning  
light (yellow) (if so  
equipped)  
When the power switch is in the ON posi-  
tion, the light warns of a low brake fluid  
level. If this warning light illuminates, the  
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning  
light and the brake system warning light  
(yellow) also illuminate.  
•
Your brake system may not be work-  
ing properly if the warning light is on.  
Driving could be dangerous. If you  
judge the brake system to be safe,  
drive carefully to the nearest service  
station for repairs. Otherwise, have  
your vehicle towed because driving it  
could be dangerous.  
The electronic parking brake system warn-  
ing light function for the electronic braking  
brake system. When the power switch is  
placed in the ON position, the light illumi-  
nates for a few seconds. If the warning light  
illuminates at any other time, it may indi-  
cate that the electronic parking brake sys-  
tem is not function properly. Have the sys-  
If the light illuminates while the power  
switch is in the READY to drive position with  
the parking brake not applied, stop the ve-  
hicle and perform the following items.  
•
•
Pressing the brake pedal when the  
power switch position is not in the  
ON or READY to drive position and/or  
low brake fluid level may increase the  
stopping distance and braking will  
require greater pedal effort as well as  
pedal travel.  
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is  
necessary, add fluid and have the sys-  
tem checked. It is recommended that  
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer  
for this service. For additional informa-  
tion, refer to “Brake fluid” in the “Mainte-  
nance and do-it-yourself” section of this  
manual.  
tem  
checked  
immediately.  
It  
is  
recommended that you visit a NISSAN cer-  
tified LEAF dealer for this service.  
Electric shift control  
system warning light  
If the brake fluid level is below the  
minimum or MIN mark on the brake  
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the  
brake system has been checked. It is  
This light illuminates to warn when a mal-  
function occurs in the electric shift control  
system. When the master warning light illu-  
minates, the chime sounds and the mes-  
sage, “When parked apply parking brake”, is  
displayed on the vehicle information dis-  
play.  
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the  
warning system checked. It is recom-  
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified  
LEAF dealer for this service.  
recommended that you visit  
a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this  
service.  
When the power switch is in the OFF posi-  
tion, the chime sounds continuously. Make  
sure the parking brake is applied.  
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Have the system checked. It is recom-  
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified  
LEAF dealer for this service.  
The low tire pressure warning light warns  
of low tire pressure or indicates that the  
TPMS is not functioning properly.  
The “Tire Pressure Low— Add Air” warning  
appears each time the power switch is  
placed in the ON position as long as the low  
tire pressure warning light remains illumi-  
nated.  
After the power switch is placed in the ON  
position, this light illuminates for about 1  
second and then turns off.  
Electric Vehicle (EV) system  
warning light  
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle  
information display” in this section, “Tire  
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the  
“Starting and driving” section and “In case  
of emergency” section of this manual.  
This light illuminates if there is a malfunc-  
tion in the following systems. Have the sys-  
tem checked. It is recommended that you  
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this  
service.  
Low tire pressure warning  
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire  
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.  
The “Tire Pressure Low— Add Air” warning  
also appears on the vehicle information  
display.  
TPMS malfunction  
• Traction motor and inverter system  
• Charge port or on board charger  
• Li-ion battery system  
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the  
low tire pressure warning light will flash for  
approximately 1 minute when the power  
switch is placed in the ON position. The  
light will remain on after the 1 minute. Have  
the system checked. It is recommended  
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer  
for this service. The “Tire Pressure Low—  
Add Air” warning does not appear if the low  
tire pressure warning light illuminates to  
indicate a TPMS malfunction.  
When the low tire pressure warning light  
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the  
tire pressure to the recommended COLD  
tire pressure shown on the Tire and Load-  
ing Information label. The low tire pressure  
warning light does not automatically turn  
off when the tire pressure is adjusted. After  
the tire is inflated to the recommended  
pressure, the vehicle must be driven at  
speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h) to activate  
the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure  
warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge to  
check the tire pressure.  
• Cooling system  
• Shift control system  
• Emergency shut off system is activated.  
For additional information, refer to “Emer-  
gency shut-off system” in the “EV over-  
view” section of this manual.  
Low tire pressure warning  
light  
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle  
information display” in this section and  
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in  
the “Starting and driving” section of this  
manual.  
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pres-  
sure Monitoring System (TPMS) that moni-  
tors the tire pressure of all tires.  
Instruments and controls 2-19  
and Loading Information label to  
turn the low tire pressure warning  
light OFF. If the light still illuminates  
while driving after adjusting the tire  
pressure, a tire may be flat or the  
TPMS may be malfunctioning. If you  
have a flat tire, replace it with a re-  
placement tire as soon as possible. If  
no tire is flat and all tires are properly  
inflated, have the vehicle checked. It  
is recommended that you visit a  
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this  
service.  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
•
•
•
Radio waves could adversely affect  
electric medical equipment. Those  
who use a pacemaker should contact  
the electric medical equipment  
manufacturer for the possible influ-  
ences before use.  
•
•
•
The TPMS is not a substitute for the  
regular tire pressure check. Be sure  
to check the tire pressure regularly.  
If the vehicle is being driven at  
speeds of less than 16 mph (25 km/h),  
the TPMS may not operate correctly.  
If the light does not illuminate when  
the power switch is placed in the ON  
position, have the vehicle checked. It  
is recommended that you visit a  
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon  
as possible for this service.  
Be sure to install the specified size of  
tires to the four wheels correctly.  
Master warning light  
(red/yellow)  
•
When replacing a wheel without the  
TPMS such as a spare tire, the TPMS  
will not function and the low tire  
pressure warning light will flash for  
approximately 1 minute. The light will  
remain on after 1 minute. Have the  
system checked. It is recommended  
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF  
dealer as soon as possible for tire re-  
placement and/or system resetting.  
There are two types of master warning  
lights: yellow and red. These lights illumi-  
nate if any warning lights or indicator lights  
are illuminated or if various vehicle infor-  
mation warnings appear in the vehicle in-  
formation display.  
If the light illuminates while driving,  
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or  
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle  
speed, pull off the road to a safe loca-  
tion and stop the vehicle as soon as  
possible. Driving with under-inflated  
tires may permanently damage the  
tires and increase the likelihood of  
tire failure. Serious vehicle damage  
could occur and may lead to an acci-  
dent and could result in serious per-  
sonal injury or death. Check the tire  
pressure for all four tires. Adjust the  
tire pressure to the recommended  
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire  
Yellow master warning light  
This light illuminates when a yellow warn-  
ing light within the vehicle information dis-  
play is illuminated or when a message is  
displayed on the vehicle information dis-  
play.  
•
Replacing tires with those not origi-  
nally specified by NISSAN could af-  
fect the proper operation of the  
TPMS.  
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Red master warning light  
erate the steering wheel, especially in  
sharp turns and at low speeds.  
same time, the chime will sound for ap-  
proximately 6 seconds unless the driver’s  
seat belt is securely fastened.  
This light illuminates when a red warning  
light within the vehicle information display  
is illuminated or when a warning is dis-  
played on the vehicle information display.  
For additional information, refer to “Power  
steering system” in the “Starting and driv-  
ing” section of this manual.  
The seat belt warning light for the front  
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is  
not fastened when the front passenger’s  
seat is occupied. The front passenger seat  
belt warning light does not activate until 5  
seconds after the power switch is in the ON  
position.  
Power steering  
warning light  
Rear Automatic Braking  
(RAB) warning light  
This light comes on when the power switch  
is placed in the ON position. It turns off after  
the EV system is started.  
When the power switch is in the ON posi-  
tion, the electric power steering warning  
light illuminates and turns off when the  
power switch is placed in the READY to  
drive position. This indicates the electric  
power steering system is operational.  
For additional information, refer to “Seat  
belts” in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and  
supplemental restraint system” section of  
this manual for precautions on seat belt  
usage.  
This light illuminates when the RAB system  
is turned off in the vehicle information dis-  
play.  
If the electric power steering warning light  
illuminates while the READY to drive indica-  
tor light is ON, it may indicate the electric  
power steering system is not functioning  
properly and may need servicing. Have the  
electric power steering system checked. It  
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN  
certified LEAF dealer for this service.  
If the light illuminates when the RAB sys-  
tem is on, it may indicate that the system is  
unavailable. For additional information, re-  
fer to “Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)” in the  
“Starting and driving” section of this  
manual.  
Supplemental air bag  
warning light  
After turning the power switch to the ON  
position, the supplemental air bag warning  
light will illuminate. The supplemental air  
bag warning light will turn off after about 7  
seconds if the supplemental front air bag  
and supplemental side air bag, curtain  
side-impact air bag systems and/or pre-  
tensioner seat belt are operational.  
Seat belt  
warning light  
When the electric power steering warning  
light illuminates while the READY to drive  
indicator is ON, the power assist to the  
steering will cease operation but you will  
still have control of the vehicle. At this time,  
greater steering efforts are required to op-  
The light and chime remind you to fasten  
your seat belts. The light illuminates when-  
ever the power switch is placed in the ON  
position, and will remain illuminated until  
the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the  
If any of the following conditions occur, the  
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag  
and pretensioner systems need servicing  
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and your vehicle must be taken to your  
nearest NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.  
INDICATOR LIGHTS  
Front passenger air bag  
status light  
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle  
information display” in this section.  
• The supplemental air bag warning light  
remains on after approximately 7 sec-  
onds.  
The front passenger air bag status light  
(located on the center of the instrument  
panel) will be lit and the passenger front air  
bag and passenger knee airbag will be  
turned off depending on how the front pas-  
senger seat is being used.  
or  
Electronic parking  
brake indicator  
light  
• The supplemental air bag warning light  
flashes intermittently.  
• The supplemental air bag warning light  
does not illuminate at all.  
When the power switch is placed in the ON  
position, the light comes on when the park-  
ing brake is applied.  
For front passenger air bag status light op-  
eration, refer to “NISSAN Advanced Air Bag  
System (front seats)” in the “Safety — Seats,  
seat belts and supplemental restraint sys-  
tem” section of this manual.  
Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-  
mental Restraint Systems and/or the pre-  
tensioners may not function properly.  
Exterior light  
indicator light  
For additional information, refer to “Supple-  
mental restraint system (SRS)” in the “Safety  
— Seats, seat belts and supplemental re-  
straint system” section of this manual.  
This indicator illuminates when the head-  
light switch is turned to the AUTO,  
position and the front parking lights,  
side marker lights, tail and license plate  
lights are on. The indicator turns off when  
these lights are turned off.  
High Beam Assist indicator  
light  
or  
The indicator light illuminates when the  
headlights come on while the headlight  
switch is in the AUTO position with the high  
beam selected. This indicates that the high  
beam assist system is operational. For ad-  
ditional information, refer to “Headlight  
beam select” in this section.  
WARNING  
If the supplemental air bag warning  
light is on, it could mean that the front  
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag  
and/or pretensioner systems will not  
operate in an accident. To help avoid  
injury to yourself or others, have your  
vehicle checked. It is recommended  
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF  
dealer as soon as possible for this ser-  
vice.  
Front fog light indicator  
light (if so equipped)  
The front fog indicator light illuminates  
when the front fog lights are on. For addi-  
tional information, refer to “Fog light switch”  
in this section.  
High beam indicator light  
(blue)  
This light illuminates when the headlight  
high beam is on and goes out when the low  
beam is selected.  
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• Li-ion battery temperature is very low  
(approximately −4°F (−20°C)  
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified  
LEAF dealer for this service.  
Plug-in  
indicator light  
• When the temperature of the EV system  
is high (motor, inverter, coolant system,  
Li-ion battery etc.)  
This light illuminates when the charge con-  
nector is connected to the vehicle and  
blinks during charging.  
WARNING  
Power limitation mode can result in re-  
duced power and vehicle speed. The re-  
duced speed may be lower than other  
traffic, which could increase the chance  
of a collision. Be especially careful  
when driving. If the vehicle cannot  
maintain a safe driving speed, pull to  
the side of the road in a safe area.  
Charge the Li-ion battery if the charge  
is low or allow the Li-ion battery to cool.  
• When the EV system has a malfunction.  
NOTE:  
If the low battery charge indicator is illumi-  
nated, charge the Li-ion battery as soon as  
possible.  
If the charge connector is connected to  
the vehicle, the power switch cannot be  
placed in the READY to drive position.  
If this indicator illuminates because the Li-  
ion battery is cold due to low outside tem-  
peratures, move the vehicle to a warmer  
location. The Li-ion battery temperature  
may be increased by charging the Li-ion  
battery.  
Power limitation  
indicator light  
When the power limitation indicator light is  
illuminated, the power provided to the trac-  
tion motor is reduced. Therefore the ve-  
hicle is not as responsive when the accel-  
erator is depressed while the power  
limitation light is illuminated.  
NOTE:  
If the light illuminates when the EV system  
becomes hot due to continuous hill climb-  
ing, either continue driving at a slower safe  
speed or stop the vehicle in a safe location.  
If this indicator does not turn off, have the  
system checked. It is recommended that  
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for  
this service.  
You can reduce charging time and keep  
the Li-ion battery temperature lower if  
you:  
• Charge more frequently in smaller  
amounts, and  
When this light comes on, the warning dis-  
play appears within the vehicle information  
display. Follow the instructions provided on  
the vehicle information display.  
• Keep the battery at a higher level of  
charge.  
The indicator illuminates when a part in the  
EV system has malfunctioned. If the indica-  
tor illuminates in a situation other than  
those described above, or if it does not turn  
off, there may be a system malfunction.  
Have the system checked. It is recom-  
READY to drive  
indicator light  
The READY to drive indicator light illumi-  
nates when the EV system is powered and  
the vehicle may be driven.  
This light illuminates in the following condi-  
tions.  
• Li-ion battery available charge is ex-  
tremely low  
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The READY to drive indicator light will turn  
off in the following conditions.  
nearing its traction limits. The road surface  
may be slippery.  
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Start-  
ing and driving” section of this manual.  
• Certain EV system malfunctions.  
You may feel or hear the system working;  
this is normal. The light will blink for a few  
seconds after the VDC system stops limit-  
ing wheel spin.  
AUDIBLE REMINDERS  
• The READY to drive indicator light turns  
off immediately before the Li-ion battery  
is completely discharged. If the Li-ion bat-  
tery becomes completely discharged,  
the vehicle must be charged in order to  
be driven. For additional information, re-  
fer to “Low battery charge indicator” in  
this section.  
Brake pad wear warning  
The disc brake pads have audible wear  
warnings. When a brake pad requires re-  
placement, it will make a high pitched  
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-  
tion. This scraping sound will first occur  
only when the brake pedal is depressed.  
After more wear of the brake pad, the  
sound will always be heard even if the  
brake pedal is not depressed. Have the  
brakes checked as soon as possible if the  
warning sound is heard.  
The indicator light also comes on when  
you place the power switch in the ON posi-  
tion.  
The light will turn off after approximately 2  
seconds if the system is operational. If the  
light does not come on, have the system  
checked. It is recommended that you visit a  
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this ser-  
vice.  
Security  
indicator light  
This light blinks when the power switch is in  
the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This func-  
tion indicates the security system  
equipped on the vehicle is operational.  
Turn signal/hazard  
indicator lights  
Electric shift control system  
reminder chime  
If the security system is malfunctioning,  
this light will remain on while the power  
switch is in the ON position. For additional  
information, refer to “Security systems” in  
this section.  
This light flashes when the turn signal  
switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.  
If an improper shift operation is performed,  
for safety reasons a chime will sound and  
at the same time, depending on the condi-  
tions, the operation will be canceled or the  
shift position will switch to the N (Neutral)  
position.  
Vehicle Dynamic Control  
(VDC) OFF indicator light  
Slip indicator light  
This light illuminates when the Vehicle Dy-  
namic Control (VDC) is turned off in the  
vehicle information display. This indicates  
that the VDC system is not operating. For  
additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dy-  
This indicator light will blink when the VDC  
system or the traction control system is  
operating, thus alerting that the vehicle is  
For additional information, refer to “Driving  
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-  
tion of this manual.  
2-24 Instruments and controls  

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