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Year	2012
Make	Nissan
Model	Leaf
Language	English
Filetype	PDF (Download)
File size	3.63 MB

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2012 Nissan LEAF Owner’s Manual — Questions and Answers

When should I switch the wipers back on after they stop from snow or ice?

If snow or ice stops the wiper mid-sweep, switch it off and clear the snow or ice from the wiper arms. Wait about 1 minute, then switch the wiper back on to resume normal operation. Owner’s Manual, p. 176

What is the minimum tire temperature grade required on a 2012 Nissan LEAF?

The 2012 Nissan LEAF’s tires are marked with temperature grades of C, B, or A. Grade C is the lowest allowed, matching the minimum performance level every passenger car tire must meet under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109, while B and A show better heat resistance and dissipation than that legal minimum. Owner’s Manual, p. 337

How do I set up the instrument panel brightness on a 2012 Nissan LEAF for the first time?

You adjust it through the brightness control switch while the power switch is on. The dot matrix display shows a setting menu you use to raise or lower brightness to your preference, and it remembers your choice until changed again.

Place the power switch in the ON position
Push the brightness control switch to open the setting menu on the dot matrix display
Push the button toward the + side to raise brightness until a chime sounds at maximum
Push the button again at maximum to turn the instrument lights off
Push it once more to turn the lights back on at the lowest brightness setting

Owner’s Manual, p. 178

How do I turn off the AUTO indicator on a 2012 Nissan LEAF’s climate control?

The AUTO indicator switches off automatically once you interact with certain controls. On a 2012 Nissan LEAF, pressing any of these turns it off.

Press the MODE button
Press the A/C button
Adjust the fan speed control
Press the front defroster button
Press outside air circulation or air circulation button

Owner’s Manual, p. 234

How do I know the electric power steering is working on my 2012 Nissan LEAF?

On a 2012 Nissan LEAF, the electric power steering warning light comes on when the power switch is turned ON, then turns off once you shift to READY to drive, confirming the power steering system is operating normally. Owner’s Manual, p. 156

Can I put full-strength washer fluid concentrate in a 2012 Nissan LEAF?

No, a 2012 Nissan LEAF’s washer reservoir should never be filled with full-strength washer fluid concentrate. Methyl alcohol based concentrates can permanently stain the grille if spilled. Always pre-mix the concentrate with water to the manufacturer’s recommended ratio before pouring it into the reservoir tank. Owner’s Manual, p. 175

What should I do if my LEAF seems to have a safety defect?

If you suspect your LEAF has a defect that could cause a crash, injury, or death, contact the proper safety agency right away in addition to NISSAN. In the USA, call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov. In Canada, call Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0510. You can also notify NISSAN’s Consumer Affairs Department toll-free at 1-877-664-2738 (USA) or Consumer Information Centre at 1-800-387-0122 (Canada). Owner’s Manual, p. 338

What’s the difference between the intermittent and low speed settings on the 2012 Nissan LEAF rear wiper?

Intermittent (INT) runs the rear wiper in periodic sweeps and its timing isn’t adjustable, while Low (ON) keeps the wiper moving continuously at a slow, steady speed. Both settings work while the power switch is in the ON position, and pushing the switch forward also triggers the washer along with a few extra wiper sweeps.

Setting	Behavior
INT	Low (ON)
Intermittent operation	Continuous low speed operation
Not adjustable	Runs steadily

Owner’s Manual, p. 177

How many minutes can remote climate control run when unplugged on a 2012 Nissan LEAF?

On a 2012 Nissan LEAF, remote climate control can run for a maximum of 15 minutes when the charge connector is disconnected from the vehicle, using vehicle battery power instead of grid power. Owner’s Manual, p. 233

How can you tell when a brake pad needs to be replaced?

The disc brake pads have an audible wear warning. A high pitched scraping noise occurs while driving, first only when the brake pedal is pressed. As wear increases, the sound will be heard continuously, even without pressing the pedal. Owner’s Manual, p. 304

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