Get Pre-driving checks and adjustments Guide for Nissan Leaf 4 Door Second Generation (2018-2025)

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® SYSTEM

WARNING

In such cases, correct the operating condi-

tions before using the Intelligent Key func-

tion or use the mechanical key.

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.

•

Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key

with you when operating the vehicle.

Although the life of the battery varies de-

pending on the operating conditions, the

battery’s life is approximately two years. If

the battery is discharged, replace it with a

new one.

Never leave the Intelligent Key in the

vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

The Intelligent Key is always communicat-

ing with the vehicle because it receives ra-

dio waves. The Intelligent Key system

transmits weak radio waves. Environmen-

tal conditions may interfere with the op-

eration of the Intelligent Key system under

the following operating conditions.

•

The Intelligent Key transmits radio

waves when the buttons are pressed.

The FAA advises that the radio waves

may affect aircraft navigation and

communication systems. Do not op-

erate the Intelligent Key while on an

airplane. Make sure the buttons are

not operated unintentionally when

the unit is stored during a flight.

When the Intelligent Key battery is almost

discharged, firmly apply the foot brake and

touch the power switch with the Intelligent

Key. Then push the power switch while de-

pressing the brake pedal within 10 seconds

after the chime sound.

• When operating near a location where

strong radio waves are transmitted, such

as a TV tower, power station or broad-

casting station.

Since the Intelligent Key is continuously re-

ceiving radio waves, if the key is left near

equipment that transmits strong radio

waves, such as signals from a TV or per-

sonal computer, the battery life may be-

come shorter.

The Intelligent Key system can operate all

the door and the rear hatch locks by using

the remote control function or pushing the

request switch on the vehicle without tak-

ing the key out from a pocket or purse. The

operating environment and/or conditions

may affect the Intelligent Key system op-

eration.

• When in possession of wireless equip-

ment, such as a cellular phone, trans-

ceiver or a CB radio.

• When the Intelligent Key is in contact with

or covered by metallic materials.

For additional information, refer to “NISSAN

Intelligent Key® battery replacement” in the

“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section

of this manual.

• When any type of radio wave remote con-

trol is used nearby.

• When the Intelligent Key is placed near an

electric appliance such as a personal

computer.

Pay special attention that the vehicle bat-

tery is not completely discharged.

Be sure to read the following items before

using the Intelligent Key system.

As many as four Intelligent Keys can be

registered and used with one vehicle. For

• When the vehicle is parked near a parking

meter.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-7

information about the purchase and use of

additional Intelligent Keys, it is recom-

mended that you visit a NISSAN certified

LEAF dealer.

•

Do not place the Intelligent Key near

equipment that produces a magnetic

field, such as a TV, audio equipment,

personal computer or cellular phone.

If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN

recommends erasing the ID code of that

Intelligent Key from the vehicle. This may

prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelli-

gent Key to operate the vehicle. For addi-

tional information, it is recommended that

you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.

CAUTION

•

Do not allow the Intelligent Key,

which contains electrical compo-

nents, to come into contact with wa-

ter or salt water. This could affect the

functioning of the system.

•

Do not drop the Intelligent Key.

The Intelligent Key function can be dis-

abled. For additional information, it is rec-

ommended that you visit a NISSAN certi-

fied LEAF dealer.

Do not strike the Intelligent Key

sharply against another object.

LVP0004X

•

Do not change or modify the Intelli-

gent Key.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®

OPERATING RANGE OF THE DOOR

LOCK/UNLOCK FUNCTION

The Intelligent Key may be damaged

if it gets wet. If the Intelligent Key

gets wet, immediately wipe until it is

completely dry.

The Intelligent Key functions can only be

used when the Intelligent Key is within the

specified operating range from the request

1

•

If the outside temperature is below

14°F (−10°C), the battery of the Intelli-

gent Key may not function properly.

switch

.

O

When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-

charged or strong radio waves are present

near the operating location, the Intelligent

Key system’s operating range becomes

narrower, and the Intelligent Key may not

function properly.

Do not place the Intelligent Key for an

extended period in an area where

temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C).

Do not attach the Intelligent Key to a

key holder that contains a magnet.

3-8 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

The operating range is within 31.50 in (80

• To prevent the Intelligent Key from being

left inside the vehicle, make sure you

carry the key with you and then lock the

doors.

1

cm) from each request switch

.

O

If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door

glass, handle or rear bumper, the request

switches may not function.

• Do not pull the door handle before push-

ing the door handle request switch. The

door will be unlocked but will not open.

Release the door handle once and pull it

again to open the door.

When the Intelligent Key is within the oper-

ating range, it is possible for anyone who

does not carry the Intelligent Key to push

the request switch to lock/unlock the

doors including the rear hatch.

LPD2687

DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS

PRECAUTION

• Do not push the door handle request

switch with the Intelligent Key held in your

hand as illustrated. The close distance to

the door handle will cause the Intelligent

Key system to have difficulty recognizing

that the Intelligent Key is outside the ve-

hicle.

• After locking with the door handle re-

quest switch, verify the doors are se-

curely locked by testing them.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-9

LPD2688

LPD2690

LPD2689

When you carry the Intelligent Key with you,

you can lock or unlock all doors by pushing

the door handle request switch (driver’s or

A

When you lock or unlock the doors or the

rear hatch, the hazard indicator may flash

and the horn (or the outside chime) may

sound as a confirmation. For additional in-

formation, refer to “Hazard warning flasher

switch” in the “In case of emergency” sec-

tion of this manual and “Horn” in the “Instru-

ments and controls” section of this manual.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®

OPERATION

You can lock or unlock the doors without

taking the key out from your pocket or bag.

front passenger’s)

or rear hatch request

O

B

switch

within the range of operation.

O

3-10 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

ing the door handles. Failure to follow

these instructions may result in inad-

vertently unlocking the doors, which

may decrease the safety and security

of your vehicle.

3. Push the door handle request or the rear

hatch request switch again within one

minute.

Locking doors

1. Push the power switch into the OFF po-

sition and make sure you carry the Intel-

ligent Key with you.

4. The hazard indicator may flash once

and the outside chime may sound once

again. All the doors and the rear hatch

will unlock.

2. Close the driver’s door (other doors may

be open).

CAUTION

3. Push the door handle request switch on

All doors will be locked automatically un-

less one of the following operations is per-

formed within one minute after pushing

the request switch while the doors are

locked.

•

When locking the doors using the re-

quest switch, make sure to have the

Intelligent Key in your possession

before operating the request switch

to prevent the Intelligent Key from

being left in the vehicle.

A

the driver’s door

while carrying the

O

Intelligent Key with you. The passenger

door and rear hatch request switches

will only lock the doors if all doors are

closed. *1

• Opening any door.

4. All the doors and the rear hatch will lock.

• Pushing the power switch.

The request switch is operational

only when the Intelligent Key has

been detected by the Intelligent Key

system.

5. The hazard indicator may flash twice

and the outside chime may sound twice.

During this one minute time period, if the

button on the Intelligent Key is

pressed, all doors will be locked automati-

cally after another one minute.

*1: Doors will not lock by pushing the door

handle request switch when the Intelligent

Key is left inside the vehicle. A chime sounds

to alert that the Intelligent Key is in the ve-

hicle. However, when an Intelligent Key is in-

side the vehicle, doors can be locked with

another registered Intelligent Key.

Unlocking doors

NOTE:

A

1. Push the door handle request switch

O

If “Selective Unlock” is turned off in the

“Vehicle Settings,” all doors will unlock

upon first request switch press.

B

or the rear hatch request switch

once

O

while carrying the Intelligent Key with

you.

2. The hazard indicator may flash once

and the outside chime may sound once.

The corresponding door or the rear

hatch will unlock.

Opening rear hatch

WARNING

1. Carry the Intelligent Key.

After locking the doors using the re-

quest switch, make sure that the doors

have been securely locked by operat-

C

O

2. Push the rear hatch opener switch

.

3. The rear hatch will unlock and open.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-11

For additional information, refer to the

”Troubleshooting guide” in this section and

“Vehicle information display” in the “Instru-

ments and controls” section of this manual.

12-VOLT BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM

WARNING SIGNALS

When all the following conditions are met

for a period of time, the battery saver sys-

tem will cut off the power supply to prevent

12-volt battery discharge.

To help prevent the vehicle from moving

unexpectedly by erroneous operation of

the Intelligent Key listed on the following

chart or to help prevent the vehicle from

being stolen, chime or beep sounds inside

and outside the vehicle and a warning dis-

plays in the vehicle information display.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

• The power switch is in the ACC or ON

position,

Verify the location of all Intelligent Keys that

are programmed for the vehicle. If another

Intelligent Key is in range or inside the ve-

hicle, the vehicle system may respond dif-

ferently than expected.

• All doors are closed, and

When a chime or beep sounds or the warn-

ing displays, be sure to check the vehicle

and Intelligent Key.

• The vehicle is in the P (Park) position.

Symptom

Possible cause

Action to take

The power switch is pushed to the OFF

position while the driver's door is open.

Close the driver's door.

When opening the driver’s door The inside warning chime sounds continu-

to get out of the vehicle

ously.

The power switch is in the ACC posi-

tion.

Push the power switch to the OFF posi-

tion then close the driver's door.

The No Key Detected warning appears on

the display, the outside chime sounds

three times and the inside warning chime position.

sounds for a few seconds.

The power switch is in the ACC or ON

Push the power switch to the OFF posi-

tion.

The Rear Door Alert warning message ap-

Check the back seat for all articles, press

the ENTER button to clear the Rear Door

Alert (if so equipped) warning message.

pears on the display, the horn sounds three The Rear Door Alert (if so equipped) is

times twice, or a Check Rear Seat for All Ar- activated.

ticles warning appears on the display.

When closing the door after

getting out of the vehicle

The power switch is in the ACC or OFF

position, the electric shift control sys-

tem has malfunctioned and the ve-

hicle cannot be placed in the P (Park)

The outside chime sounds continuously.

Make sure the parking brake is applied.

position when the parking brake is not

applied.

3-12 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Symptom

Possible cause

Action to take

When closing the door with the

inside lock knob turned to

LOCK

The outside chime sounds for a few sec-

onds and all the doors unlock.

The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle

or cargo area.

Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

When pushing the request

switch or the

the Intelligent Key to lock the

door

button on

The outside chime sounds for a few sec-

onds.

The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle

or a cargo area.

Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

For additional information, refer to

“NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge”

in the “Starting and driving” section of this

manual.

The EV system operation for discharged

Intelligent Key system indicator appears on

the display.

The Intelligent Key battery charge is

low.

When pushing the power

switch in the READY to drive

position

The No Key Detected warning appears on

the display and the inside warning chime

sounds for a few seconds.

The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

When pushing the power

switch

The Key System Error indicator appears on It warns of a malfunction with the In-

the display. telligent Key system.

It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN

certified LEAF dealer.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-13

•

Wetting may damage the Intelligent

Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet,

immediately wipe until it is com-

pletely dry.

WARNING

•

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.

Do not place the Intelligent Key for an

extended period in an area where

temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C).

•

Do not attach the Intelligent Key with

a key holder that contains a magnet.

The Intelligent Key transmits radio

waves when the buttons are pressed.

The FAA advises that the radio waves

may affect aircraft navigation and

communication systems. Do not op-

erate the Intelligent Key while on an

airplane. Make sure the buttons are

not operated unintentionally when

the unit is stored during a flight.

Do not place the Intelligent Key near

equipment that produces a magnetic

field, such as a TV, audio equipment,

personal computers or cellular

phone.

LPD2148

The remote keyless entry function can op-

erate all door locks using the remote key-

less entry function of the Intelligent Key.

The remote keyless entry function can op-

erate at a distance of approximately 33 ft

(10 m) from the vehicle. The operating dis-

tance depends upon the conditions

around the vehicle.

1

᭺

Lock

button

2

᭺

Unlock

3

᭺

Charge port unlock

button

CAUTION

4

᭺

Panic

button

•

Do not allow the Intelligent Key,

which contains electrical compo-

nents, to come into contact with wa-

ter or salt water. This could affect the

system function.

HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS

ENTRY FUNCTION

The remote keyless entry function will not

operate:

•

Do not drop the Intelligent Key.

• When the Intelligent Key is not within the

operational range.

Do not strike the Intelligent Key

sharply against another object.

• When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-

charged.

•

Do not change or modify the Intelli-

gent Key.

3-14 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Unlocking doors

Opening charge port lid

CAUTION

The charge port lid may be opened by

1. Press the

Key to unlock the driver’s door.

button on the Intelligent

When locking the doors using the Intel-

ligent Key, be sure not to leave the key

in the vehicle.

pressing and holding the

button.

For additional information, refer to "Open-

ing charge port lid" in this section.

2. The hazard warning lights flash once.

3. Press the

button again within 1

Locking doors

minute to unlock all doors and rear

hatch.

Using panic alarm

1. Place the power switch in the LOCK

position.

If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-

ened, you may activate the alarm to call

attention as follows:

All doors and rear hatch will be locked au-

tomatically unless one of the following op-

erations is performed within 1 minute after

2. Close all doors.

1. Press the

button on the Intelligent

3. Press the

gent Key.

button on the Intelli-

pressing the

button:

Key for more than 1 second.

• Opening any doors or rear hatch.

• Pushing the power switch.

2. The panic alarm and headlights will stay

on for a period of time.

4. The hazard warning lights flash twice

and the horn beeps once.

The interior light illuminates for a period of

time when a door is unlocked and the

room light switch is in the DOOR position.

3. The panic alarm stops when:

5. All doors and the rear hatch will be

locked.

• It has run for a period of time, or

• Any of the buttons on the Intelligent

The light can be turned off without waiting

by performing one of the following opera-

tions:

WARNING

Key is pushed. (Note: The

button

must be pushed for more than 1 sec-

ond.)

After locking the doors using the Intel-

ligent Key, be sure that the doors have

been securely locked by operating the

door handles. Failure to follow these in-

structions may result in inadvertently

unlocking the doors, which may de-

crease the safety and security of your

vehicle.

• Placing the power switch in the ON posi-

tion.

• Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key.

• Switching the room light switch to the

OFF position.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-15

Setting hazard indicator and horn

mode

This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and

horn mode when you first receive the ve-

hicle.

In hazard indicator and horn mode, when

the

dicator flashes twice and the horn chirps

once. When the button is pressed, the

button is pressed, the hazard in-

hazard indicator flashes once.

If horns are not necessary, the system can

be switched to the hazard indicator mode.

In hazard indicator mode, when the

button is pressed, the hazard indicator

flashes twice. When the

button is

pressed, neither the hazard indicator nor

the horn operates.

3-16 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Hazard indicator and horn mode

Operation

Pushing door handle request switch or rear hatch request switch

Pressing or button

DOOR LOCK

HAZARD - twice

DOOR UNLOCK

HAZARD - once

OUTSIDE CHIME - twice

OUTSIDE CHIME - once

HAZARD - twice

HORN - once

HAZARD - once

HORN - none

Hazard indicator mode

Operation

Pushing door handle request switch or rear hatch request switch

Pressing or button

DOOR LOCK

DOOR UNLOCK

HAZARD - twice

OUTSIDE CHIME - none

HAZARD - none

OUTSIDE CHIME - none

HAZARD - twice

HAZARD - none

HORN - none

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-17

Pre-driving checks and adjustments for Your Nissan Leaf 4 Door Second Generation (2018-2025)

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