Please note that depending on your specific vehicle configuration and trim level, some of the following warning messages may not be applicable to your Nissan Leaf.

EV system operation for discharged Intelligent Key system indicator

This indicator serves as an alert that the battery within your Intelligent Key is depleted and the vehicle is struggling to establish a communication link with the key. If this appears, touch the power switch directly with the body of the Intelligent Key while firmly depressing the brake pedal to initiate the vehicle's "READY to drive" state.

Key Battery Low

This indicator is a proactive notice that the battery inside your Intelligent Key is losing its charge. To ensure continued convenience and seamless entry, you should replace the internal battery with a new one promptly.

Key System Error: See Owner's Manual

If this warning appears for a brief period after setting the power switch to the ON position, it indicates a technical malfunction within the Intelligent Key system of your Nissan Leaf. If this alert is present while the motor is stopped, it may prevent the motor from starting. If it appears while driving, you can continue to operate the vehicle, but you should seek professional assistance as soon as possible; we recommend scheduling an inspection at a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.

No Key Detected

This warning is triggered under the following scenarios:

No key inside the vehicle: This alert activates if you close a door while the Intelligent Key is positioned outside the vehicle and the power switch is in the ACC or ON setting. Always verify that your Intelligent Key is inside the Nissan Leaf before departing.

Unregistered Intelligent Key: This warning appears if you attempt to place the power switch in the ON, ACC, or "READY to drive" position but the system cannot verify the key. You cannot enter the "READY to drive" mode with an unregistered or unrecognized key; please ensure you are using a key properly registered to your vehicle.

Brightness indicator

This indicator provides a visual reference for the current brightness intensity level of your instrument panel cluster.

Chassis Control System Error: See Owner's Manual

This warning displays when the integrated chassis control system detects an operational fault. To maintain optimal handling and safety, have the system examined; it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for a comprehensive diagnostic check.

Door open

This warning notifies you that one or more doors or the rear hatch are not securely closed. The display uses a vehicle icon to highlight exactly which entry point is open. Additionally, this warning alternates with the "Shift to P range" message if the driver's door is opened while the Nissan Leaf is in any gear other than P (Park).

Driver alert

This notification appears once the pre-set duration for a driving break has been reached. You can customize this timer for up to 6 hours within your vehicle's setting menu to support your driving schedule.

e-Pedal system failure! Press brake pedal to slow or stop

This warning indicates a malfunction in the e-Pedal system. You must rely on the traditional brake pedal to decelerate or stop the vehicle. Please have the system checked immediately by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.

Indicators for maintenance

These indicators appear when your Nissan Leaf reaches the distance interval you have set for specific maintenance tasks, such as tire rotations or other service items. You can easily manage and reset these distance settings through the vehicle information menu.

WARNING

The tire replacement indicator is not a replacement for your personal responsibility to perform regular tire inspections, including verifying air pressure. Many variables—such as tire inflation, vehicle alignment, individual driving habits, and prevailing road conditions—significantly impact the rate of tire wear. Consequently, setting the tire replacement indicator for a specific mileage does not guarantee that your tires will remain in safe condition for that entire duration. Always treat this indicator as a general guide and prioritize consistent, manual tire maintenance and checks.

Failure to perform regular tire maintenance, including consistent tire pressure checks, can significantly increase the risk of tire failure. Neglecting these safety inspections may lead to severe vehicle damage and increase the potential for a collision, which carries the risk of serious personal injury or fatal consequences.

Headlight System Error: See Owner's Manual

This warning message appears when the Nissan Leaf onboard computer detects that the LED headlight assembly is not functioning according to factory specifications.

If this error persists, have your lighting system inspected by a qualified professional to ensure your visibility is not compromised. It is highly recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this specialized service and repair.

Low battery charge indicator

This indicator illuminates when the available Li-ion battery charge in your Nissan Leaf is approaching a critical level. We strongly advise finding a charging station to replenish the battery as soon as possible, ideally before the energy gauge drops to the 0% threshold.

The low battery charge warning light will turn off immediately before the Li-ion battery is completely exhausted and the vehicle ceases operation. Should the battery reach a state of full discharge, the Nissan Leaf will be immobile and must be connected to a charging source before it can be driven again.

Low outside air temperature

Your Nissan Leaf monitors and displays the current outside air temperature in either ºF or ºC, with a functional range spanning from −20ºF to 140ºF (−30ºC to 60ºC).

This display mode incorporates a specialized low-temperature warning feature designed to alert the driver to potentially hazardous road conditions.

If the ambient outside temperature drops below 37ºF (3ºC), a warning will appear on the display to prompt extra caution behind the wheel.

The external temperature sensor is situated at the front of the Nissan Leaf. Please note that the readings can be influenced by road heat, wind direction, and varying driving environments. Consequently, the displayed temperature may differ slightly from the actual ambient air or from temperatures shown on public signs or electronic billboards.

Low Washer Fluid

This warning appears when the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir has reached a critically low point. Replenish the tank with appropriate washer fluid to maintain clear visibility. For more details on the correct fluid and procedure, please refer to the "Windshield-washer fluid" section of your manual.

Press Brake Pedal

You may see this message appear in the following operational scenarios:

• The driver attempts to manually release the electronic parking brake system without first depressing the brake pedal.

• The Nissan Leaf is stopped on a steep incline, and the system detects a potential risk of the vehicle rolling backward, even while the electronic parking brake is currently engaged.

Press brake pedal to operate e-Pedal switch

This indicator is triggered if you attempt to deactivate the e-Pedal system while the vehicle is stopped without first applying pressure to the brake pedal.

Always ensure the brake pedal is depressed before you pull the e-Pedal switch to change the system state.

Push brake and power switch to drive

This indicator is displayed while the Nissan Leaf is in the P (Park) position. It serves as a reminder that the EV system will successfully initiate once you press the power switch while simultaneously depressing the brake pedal.

Rear seat belt reminder

This safety warning appears for 65 seconds immediately after you place the power switch in the ON position and start the Nissan Leaf EV system.

The display provides a real-time status of all rear seat belts. When a belt is correctly buckled, the corresponding indicator appears in gray. If a seat belt remains unbuckled, the warning icon will appear in red to draw your attention.

If the status of a rear seat belt changes from buckled to unbuckled while the vehicle is in motion at speeds exceeding 10 mph (15 km/h), an audible chime will sound and the visual warning will re-appear for another 65 seconds.

Release Parking Brake

This warning is activated if the vehicle speed exceeds 4 mph (7 km/h) for models without an electronic parking brake, or 2 mph (4 km/h) for models equipped with an electronic parking brake, while the parking brake remains engaged. Safely stop the vehicle and release the parking brake before continuing your drive.

Reminder Turn OFF Headlights

This warning notification appears if you transition the power switch to the OFF position while the headlight switch remains active. To prevent battery drain and ensure vehicle safety, please manually turn off the headlight switch.

Shift to P range

This warning displays in sequence with the door or rear hatch open alert if you open the driver's door while the Nissan Leaf is in any shift position other than P (Park). If you see this warning, immediately press the P (Park) position switch to ensure the vehicle is safely secured in the Park position.

Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse

This warning may appear if the vehicle's extended storage switch has not been properly engaged. To disable this alert and restore full system functionality, simply push the extended storage switch firmly into the ON position.

Tire Pressure Low - Add Air

This warning triggers when the low tire pressure indicator light illuminates on your instrument cluster, indicating that the system has detected at least one tire with insufficient pressure. The alert will persist each time you place the power switch in the ON position until the tire pressure is corrected and the warning light extinguishes.

If this warning is displayed, find a safe location to stop your Nissan Leaf and adjust the pressure in all tires to the recommended COLD tire pressure values listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located on the vehicle door pillar.

T/M system malfunction Visit dealer

This alert indicates a technical fault within the electric shift control system. Although the system may still allow for gear selection, the yellow master warning light will illuminate and an audible chime will sound to alert the driver. Always verify your selected gear by checking the shift position indicator on the lever or the vehicle information display. It is highly recommended that you contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for a professional inspection as soon as possible.

When Parked Apply Parking Brake

This warning signals a potential malfunction in the electric shift control system. It specifically appears if you have parked the vehicle without applying the parking brake. You will notice the red master warning light illuminated and an audible chime sounding.

If the power switch does not respond to a standard OFF command, engage the parking brake firmly, then attempt to place the power switch in the OFF position again; this should silence the chime and clear the warning. Following this incident, have the system checked by a professional at a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.

Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection warning indicator

This indicator illuminates in conjunction with an audible alert when the onboard sensors detect a high risk of a forward collision, providing a critical warning to the driver.

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) indicator

This indicator confirms that your Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) systems are actively engaged and monitoring your surroundings.

Cruise control indicator

This indicator provides a clear view of your cruise control system status. When successfully activated, a green circle appears, and the Nissan Leaf display highlights the current set speed. If you exceed this speed, the display will blink to alert you until you return to the set speed or cancel the system. If cruise control is paused, the display retains the last set speed for quick resumption.

Currently not available

This message informs you that advanced driver-assist systems—such as Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with ProPILOT Assist, Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI), or Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)—are temporarily unavailable.

These systems will automatically deactivate if the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is manually turned off by the driver.

Please be aware that these systems may also be unavailable under specific driving conditions, such as when the VDC system is actively intervening to maintain traction, excessive wheel slip is detected, or if system sensors are obstructed.

Driver Attention Alert System Fault

This warning notification activates when the Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) system in your Nissan Leaf detects a functional irregularity and is no longer operating correctly.

Driver Attention Alert: Take a Break?

This alert is a safety feature that appears when the vehicle's monitoring system detects driving patterns suggesting that the driver may be experiencing fatigue or a diminished level of attention, recommending a necessary rest stop.

Forward Driving Aids Temporarily Disabled. Front Sensor Blocked. See Owner's Manual

This warning message appears when the front radar sensor, critical for advanced safety features in your Nissan Leaf, is obscured or obstructed by external factors, including:

• Accumulated debris such as mud, dirt, heavy road grime, snow, or ice covering the sensor area.

• Severe inclement weather conditions, such as heavy rain, dense fog, or thick snowfall, which can hinder radar clarity.

All forward-facing driving assistance systems are automatically and temporarily disabled by the vehicle until the system confirms that the front radar sensor is clear of any obstructions.

For more detailed information regarding the affected systems (if your specific model is equipped with them), please refer to the documentation for:

• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection

• Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)

• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator

This indicator illuminates to confirm that the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system of your Nissan Leaf is active and monitoring road markings.

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indicators

This indicator displays the current operational status of the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system. The status is communicated via color-coded alerts on the display. For deeper technical insights, please see the section titled "Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)" in your owner's manual.

Malfunction: See Owner's Manual

This warning message appears when one or more of the following advanced safety systems (depending on your trim level) are failing to function properly:

• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

• Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)

• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection

• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)

• Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)

• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

If these warning notifications appear on your display, the affected systems require technical inspection. We strongly recommend visiting a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for professional diagnostics and service.

Not Available Bad Weather

This message may appear when the Steering Assist feature of the ProPILOT Assist system is engaged.

Please note that when the windshield wipers are operating at the high (HI) speed setting, the Steering Assist system is automatically canceled due to the impact of extreme weather on sensor visibility.

The system will automatically resume availability once these adverse weather conditions subside.

Not Available Parking Brake On

This status message may appear when the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system with ProPILOT Assist is engaged.

The ICC system with ProPILOT Assist is designed to automatically cancel under the following specific condition:

• The electronic parking brake has been applied by the driver.

The system remains unavailable while the electronic parking brake is in the activated position.

Not Available Poor Road Conditions

This message may appear when the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with ProPILOT Assist, standard ICC, Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI), or Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) systems are engaged.

The aforementioned systems will automatically cancel if the vehicle's computer detects the following conditions:

• The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is actively operating to stabilize the vehicle.

• The system detects wheel slippage.

These driving aids cannot be utilized in situations where VDC intervention or wheel slip events are occurring.

Not Available Seat Belt Not Fastened

This indicator appears if the ProPILOT Assist system is unable to engage because the driver's seat belt is not securely fastened. For more information, please consult the "ProPILOT Assist" section of your manual.

Not Available System Malfunction

This warning message appears when one or more of your vehicle's advanced systems (where equipped) are experiencing a malfunction and are not operating as intended:

• ProPILOT Assist components or related safety sensors are reporting a failure.

Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

ProPILOT Assist

If one or more of these warnings appear on your display, the associated safety system requires immediate technical attention. We recommend that you have the system professionally checked by visiting a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to ensure your vehicle's safety features are fully operational.

Not Available Visibility is Impaired

This status message may appear when the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with ProPILOT Assist system is currently engaged in the Nissan Leaf.

The ICC (with ProPILOT Assist) system will automatically cancel its operation under the following environmental conditions:

• The dedicated camera area on the windshield is obstructed by fog, accumulated dirt, water droplets, ice, or snow, preventing a clear view of the road.

• Intense light sources, such as direct sunlight or the high beams of oncoming vehicles, are shining directly into the front-facing camera lens.

The safety system will automatically resume availability once these environmental obstructions are removed and clear visibility is restored.

If the warning message persists, safely stop your Nissan Leaf in an appropriate location, switch the EV system to OFF, and carefully clean the camera area on the windshield to restore proper functionality.

Parking Sensor

This indicator illuminates whenever the parking sensor system is active. You may press the OK button while the sonar status screen is visible to dismiss the notification until the sensors are triggered again in your next driving session. The Nissan Leaf Parking Sensor system will remain active unless it has been manually disabled through the vehicle information display settings.

Parking Sensor Error: See Owner's Manual

This warning illuminates when the vehicle's onboard computer detects an error or malfunction within the parking sensor system.

ProPILOT Assist/Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)/Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) indicator

This indicator confirms that one or more of the following advanced safety systems (if your Nissan Leaf is so equipped) are currently engaged:

• ProPILOT Assist system

• Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)

• Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)

Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system warning indicator

This indicator is displayed to provide real-time status updates regarding the activation and monitoring state of the Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system.

Steering Assist warning indicator

This message may appear when the Steering Assist system of the Nissan Leaf is engaged.

The indicator displays specific colors under the following conditions:

• Gray: The system is currently in standby mode.

• Yellow: The system has detected a functional failure.

Once the driver initiates steering input, the warning will deactivate, and the steering assist functionality will be automatically restored.

Steering Assist warning indicator

This message indicates the current operational status of your Nissan Leaf Steering Assist system.

It is color-coded based on the following conditions:

• Red: The driver is not properly holding the steering wheel or no steering input is detected.

• Green: The system is in active mode and providing assistance.

• Black: The steering assist system is powered off.

If the steering assist warning indicator turns red, please grasp the steering wheel immediately to regain manual control. Upon detecting your steering input, the warning will disappear and the system will resume its assistance automatically.

Unavailable High Cabin Temperature

This message is triggered when the interior camera sensors detect that the cabin temperature has exceeded approximately 104ºF (40ºC).

Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction

This warning alert appears when the Nissan Leaf safety systems detect a blockage or obstruction affecting the side radar sensors.

Vehicle ahead detection indicator

This indicator confirms that the Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection system is fully engaged and has successfully detected a vehicle in your path.