2018 Nissan LEAF | Owner's Manual | Nissan USA

1 2018 Nissan LEAF . 2018 LEAF . Owner's Manual . Printing : April 2018. ZE1-D. Publication No.: OM18EA 0ZE1U1 For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. Printed in the 18 ZE1-D. FOREWORD READ FIRST THEN DRIVE SAFELY. This Manual was prepared to help you un- accessories prior to operating the vehicle Before driving your vehicle, read your Own- derstand the operation and maintenance and/or accessory. It is recommended that er's Manual carefully. This will ensure famil- of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many you visit a Nissan certified LEAF dealer for iarity with controls and maintenance re- miles of driving pleasure. Please read details concerning the particular accesso- quirements, assisting you in the safe through this Manual before operating your ries with which your vehicle is equipped. operation of your vehicle. vehicle. A Nissan certified LEAF dealer knows your A separate Warranty Information Book- vehicle best.

2 When you require any service WARNING. let explains details about the warranties or have any questions, we will be glad to IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- covering your vehicle. The Nissan Ser- assist you with the extensive resources MINDERS! vice and Maintenance Guide explains available to us. Follow these important driving rules to details about maintaining and servicing help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers! your vehicle. Additionally, a separate NEVER drive under the influence of Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet ( alcohol or drugs. only) will explain how to resolve any con- ALWAYS observe posted speed limits cerns you may have with your vehicle, as and never drive too fast for conditions. well as clarify your rights under your ALWAYS give your full attention to state's lemon law. driving and avoid using vehicle fea- tures or taking other actions that In addition to factory installed options, your could distract you.

3 Vehicle may also be equipped with addi- ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap- tional accessories installed prior to deliv- propriate child restraint systems. ery. It is recommended that you visit a Pre-teen children should be seated Nissan certified LEAF dealer for details in the rear seat. concerning the particular accessories with ALWAYS provide information about which your vehicle is equipped. It is impor- the proper use of vehicle safety fea- tant that you familiarize yourself with all tures to all occupants of the vehicle. disclosures, warnings, cautions and in- ALWAYS review this Owner's Manual for important safety information. structions concerning proper use of such WHEN READING THE Manual . MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This Manual includes information for all questions concerning any information in features and equipment available on this your Owner's Manual , contact Nissan Con- This vehicle should not be modified.

4 Model. Features and equipment in your ve- sumer Affairs. For contact information, re- Modification could affect its perfor- hicle may vary depending on model, trim fer to the Nissan CUSTOMER CARE PRO- mance, safety or durability, and may level, options selected, order, date of pro- GRAM page in this Owner's Manual . even violate governmental regula- duction, region or availability. Therefore, tions. In addition, damage or perfor- you may find information about features or IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT. mance problems resulting from modi- equipment that are not included or in- THIS Manual . fication may not be covered under stalled on your vehicle. You will see various symbols in this Manual . Nissan warranties. All information, specifications and illustra- They are used in the following ways: tions in this Manual are those in effect at the time of printing. Nissan reserves the WARNING.

5 WARNING. right to change specifications, perfor- This is used to indicate the presence of Installing an aftermarket On-Board Di- mance, design or component suppliers a hazard that could cause death or se- agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that without notice and without obligation. rious personal injury. To avoid or re- uses the port during normal driving, duce the risk, the procedures must be From time to time, Nissan may update or for example remote insurance com- followed precisely. pany monitoring , remote vehicle diag- revise this Manual to provide Owners with nostics, telematics or engine repro- the most accurate information currently gramming, may cause interference or available. Please carefully read and retain with this Manual all revision updates sent CAUTION. damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of any to you by Nissan to ensure you have This is used to indicate the presence of aftermarket OBD plug-in devices, un- access to accurate and up-to-date infor- a hazard that could cause minor or less specifically approved by Nissan .

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7 Canada; see The following advisory is provided: Per- chlorate Material - special handling may If you see the symbol above, it means Do apply. For additional information, refer not do this or Do not let this happen . to perchlorate.. 2018 Nissan NORTH AMERICA, INC. If you see a symbol similar to those above in an illustration, it means the arrow points All rights reserved. No part of this Owner's to the front of the vehicle. Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system , or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, me- chanical, photocopying, recording or oth- Arrows in an illustration that are similar to erwise, without the prior written permis- those above indicate movement or action. sion of Nissan North America, Inc. Nissan CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM. Nissan CARES .. Both Nissan and your Nissan certified LEAF dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs.

8 Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your Nissan certified LEAF dealer are our primary concerns. Your Nissan certified LEAF dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if there is something that your The Consumer Affairs Department will ask You can write to Nissan with the informa- Nissan certified LEAF dealer cannot assist for the following information: tion at: you with or you would like to provide Your name, address, and telephone For customers Nissan directly with comments or ques- number Nissan North America, Inc. tions, please contact the Nissan Con- Vehicle identification number (attached Consumer Affairs Department sumer Affairs Department using our toll- to the top of the instrument panel on the Box 685003. free number: driver's side) Franklin, TN 37068-5003. or via e-mail at: For customers Date of purchase 1-877-NOGASEV Current odometer reading For Canadian customers (1-877-664-2738).

9 Your Nissan certified LEAF dealer's name Nissan Canada Inc. For Canadian customers 5290 Orbitor Drive 1-800-387-0122 Your comments or questions Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5. OR or via e-mail at: com If you prefer, visit us at: (for customer) or (for Canadian customers). We appreciate your interest in Nissan and thank you for buying a quality Nissan vehicle. Table of Illustrated table of contents 0. contents EV Overview EV. Charging CH. Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1. Instruments and controls 2. Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4. Starting and driving 5. In case of emergency 6. Appearance and care 7. Maintenance and do-it yourself 8. Technical and consumer information 9. Index 10. 0 Illustrated table of contents Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint Cockpit ..0-3. system (SRS).

10 0-2 Instrument panel ..0-5. Exterior front..0-3 Meters and gauges ..0-6. Exterior rear ..0-5 Motor compartment ..0-11. Passenger compartment ..0-6 Warning and indicator lights ..0-12. SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT system . (SRS). 1. Rear head restraints/headrests (P. 1-7). 2. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap child restraint) (P. 1-22). 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover air bags (P. 1-43). 4. Front head restraints/headrests (P. 1-7). 5. Front seat belt with pretensioner(s) and shoulder height adjuster (P. 1-11, 1-43). 6. Front seats (P. 1-2). 7. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P. 1-43). 8. Occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) (P. 1-43). 9. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P. 1-43). 10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P. 1-22). 0-2 Illustrated table of contents EXTERIOR FRONT.