Nissan Leaf 2018-2025 (ZE1) Owner's Manual : Meters and indicators

Your Nissan Leaf provides specialized real-time data through various meters and gauges, all conveniently accessible via the primary vehicle information display.

Dashboard instrument cluster display of the Nissan Leaf showing EV specific gauges

Meter

Master warning light

The master warning light (available in red or yellow) illuminates on the instrument panel to alert you that there are active messages or alerts requiring your attention on the vehicle information display.

Master warning light symbol on the Nissan Leaf dashboard

Li-ion battery temperature gauge

This dedicated gauge provides a visual representation of the current operating temperature of your Li-ion battery pack.

Close-up of the Nissan Leaf battery temperature gauge

Power meter

The power meter provides real-time data on the traction motor's energy consumption, as well as the power currently being returned to the Li-ion battery via the regenerative braking system.

Dashboard power meter showing energy usage and regeneration in the Nissan Leaf

Driving range

This indicator provides an estimated driving range, calculated by a dynamic program that considers your current driving style and prevailing operational conditions to estimate how far you can travel before recharging is required.

Driving range indicator on the Nissan Leaf display panel

Li-ion battery available charge gauge

This gauge clearly displays the remaining energy capacity of the Li-ion battery currently available to power your Nissan Leaf.

All of this essential, EV-specific data is integrated directly into the vehicle information display for your convenience.

Battery charge gauge interface on the Nissan Leaf instrument panel

Warning and indicator lights

To ensure optimal operation, the EV system utilizes the following specialized warning and indicator lights:

  1. Master warning light (red)
  2. Master warning light (yellow)
  3. 12-volt battery charge warning light
  4. Plug-in indicator light
  5. "READY to drive" indicator light
  6. Power limitation indicator light
  7. EV system warning light
  8. Electric shift control system warning light
  9. Brake system warning light (yellow)
  10. Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) system OFF warning light
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