2025 Nissan Leaf Warning Lights and Indicators Owner’s Manual
The 2025 Nissan Leaf Warning Lights and Indicators inform drivers of car issues. They warn drivers of battery levels, maintenance, and any problems to guarantee safe driving.
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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12-volt battery charge warning light | |
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Brake warning light |
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Electric shift control system warning light | |
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Electronic parking brake indicator light (if so equipped) |
| Warning/ Indicator light (red) | Name | Page |
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Master warning light | |
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Seat belt warning light | |
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Security indicator light | |
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Supplemental air bag warning light |
| Warning/ Indicator light (yellow) | Name | Page |
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light | |
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Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF system warning light | |
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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection system warning light |
| Warning/ Indicator light (yellow) | Name | Page |
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Brake system warning light | |
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Electric Vehicle (EV) system warning light | |
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Electronic parking brake system warning light (if so equipped) |
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Front passenger airbag status light |
| Warning/ Indicator light (yellow) | Name | Page |
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Low tire pressure warning light |
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Master warning light | |
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Power limitation indicator light | |
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Power steering warning light | |
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Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) warning light |
| Warning/ Indicator light (yellow) | Name | Page |
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Slip indicator light | |
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Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light |
| Warning/ Indicator light (other) | Name | Page |
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Exterior light indicator light (green) | |
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Front fog light indicator light (green) (if so equipped) |
| Warning/ Indicator light (other) | Name | Page |
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High Beam Assist indicator light (green) | |
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High beam indicator light (blue) | |
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Plug-in indicator light (green) | |
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READY to drive indicator light (green) | |
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Turn signal/ hazard indicator lights (green) |
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake, fasten the seat belts and place the power switch for LEAF to the ON position without starting the EV system. The follow-ing lights (if so equipped) will come on:
If any light does not come on or operate in a way other than described, it may indicate a burned-out bulb and/or a system mal-function. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN cer-tified LEAF dealer for this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also displayed on the vehicle information display. For additional information, see “Vehicle in-formation display”
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (red)
For additional information, see “Vehicle information display” Instruments and controls
12-volt battery charge warning light
The DC/DC converter converts 400–volt Li-ion battery voltage to charge the 12-volt battery.
This light illuminates continuously after the bulb is checked when the power switch is in the ON position, and turns off when the power switch is placed in the READY to drive position.
When this warning light illuminates, a chime sounds and the following warnings are also displayed.
- Master warning (red)
- EV system warning light
The following messages also flash on and off on the vehicle information display.
If the vehicle is being driven; “Stop the ve-hicle” and if the vehicle is stopped; “When parked apply parking brake”. When these messages flash, immediately stop the ve-hicle in a safe location, pull the parking brake switch and push the P (Park) position switch on the shift lever to place the vehicle in the P (Park) position. The warning on the meter and the chime stops when the parking brake is operated or the vehicle is in the P (Park) position. Have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
CAUTION
- The DC/DC converter system may not be functioning properly if the
12- volt battery charge warning light illuminates continuously when the power switch is in the READY to drive position. Immediately stop the ve-hicle in a safe location and have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service. - The DC/DC converter system may not be functioning properly if the 12-volt warning light illuminates con-tinuously when the power switch is in the READY to drive position. Do not charge the 12-volt battery while this warning light is illuminated. It may lead to a malfunction of the DC/DC converter system. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
NOTE:
- If the vehicle does not go into the READY to drive position (when the power switch is pushed and the brake pedal is depressed), jump-start the vehicle to place the power switch in the READY to drive position. For additional information, see “Jump starting”.
- Do not jump-start the vehicle if the conditions below occur. Have the sys-tem checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service:
- If the 12-volt charge warning light turns off when the vehicle is in the READY to drive mode, the 12-volt bat-tery may be discharged or there may be a malfunction in the 12-volt bat-tery related system.
- If the 12-volt charge warning light continues to illuminate when the ve-hicle is in the READY to drive mode, there may be a malfunction in the DC/DC converter. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
Brake warning light
When the power switch is placed in the ON position or in the READY to drive position, the light remains illuminated for about a few seconds. If the light illuminates at any other time, it may indicate that the hydraulic brake system is not functioning properly. If the BRAKE warning light illuminates, stop the vehicle immediately and have the sys-tem checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
Parking brake indicator
When the power switch is placed in the ON position, the light comes on when the parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the power switch is in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If this warning light illuminates, the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light and the brake system warning light (yellow) also illuminate.
If the light illuminates while the power switch is in the READY to drive position with the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and perform the following items.
- Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is necessary, add fluid and have the sys-tem checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service. For additional information, see “Brake fluid.
- If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recom-mended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
WARNING
- Your brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on. Driving could be dangerous. If you judge the brake system to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest service station for repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed because driving it could be dangerous.
- Pressing the brake pedal when the power switch position is not in the ON or READY to drive position and/or low brake fluid level may increase the stopping distance and braking will require greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
If the brake fluid level is below the minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has been checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
Electric shift control system warning light
This light illuminates to warn when a mal-function occurs in the electric shift control system. When the master warning light illuminates, the chime sounds and the message, “When parked apply parking brake”, is displayed on the vehicle informa-tion display.
When the power switch is in the OFF position, the chime sounds continuously. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
Have the system checked. It is recom-mended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
When the power switch is placed in the ON position, the light comes on when the park-ing brake is applied.
Master warning light
There are two types of master warning lights: yellow and red. These lights illuminate if any warning lights or indicator lights are illuminated or if various vehicle infor-mation warnings appear in the vehicle information display.
This light illuminates when a red warning light within the vehicle information display is illuminated or when a warning is displayed on the vehicle information display.
Seat belt warning light
The light and chime remind you to fasten the driver and passenger seat belts.
The rear seats may also be equipped with a seat belt reminder warning.
For additional information, see “Seat belts”or “Rear seat belt reminder for precautions on seat belt usage.
This light blinks when the power switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This func-tion indicates the security system equipped on the vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this light will remain on while the power switch is in the ON position. For additional information, see “Security systems”
Supplemental air bag warning light
After turning the power switch to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light will illuminate. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the supplemental front air bag and supplemental side air bag, curtain side-impact air bag systems and/or pre-tensioner seat belt are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and pretensioner systems need servicing and your vehicle must be taken to your nearest NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
- • The supplemental air bag warning light re-mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
• The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
• The supplemental air bag warning light does not illuminate at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-mental Restraint Systems and/or the pre-tensioners may not function properly.
For additional information, see “Supple-mental restraint system (SRS)” (P. 1-43).
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and/or pre-tensioner systems will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as possible for this service.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (yellow)
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-formation display”
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light
When the power switch is in the ON or READY to drive position, the Anti-lock Brak-ing System (ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the power switch is in the READY to drive position, or while driving, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock function is turned off. The brake system then operates normally, but without anti-lock assistance. For additional information, see “Brake system” (P. 5-160).
The Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes-trians (VSP) system OFF warning light is located on the instrument panel.
This light comes on if there is a malfunction in the VSP system.
If the VSP system OFF warning light illumi-nates while the power switch is in the ON position, or in the READY to drive position, it may indicate the VSP system is not func-tioning properly. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
For additional information, see “Approach-ing Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) system”.
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection system warning light
This light comes on when the power switch is placed in the ON position. It turns off after the EV system is started.
This light illuminates when the AEB with Pedestrian Detection system is set to OFF in the vehicle information display.
If the light illuminates when the AEB with Pedestrian Detection system is on, it may indicate that the system is unavailable. For additional information, see “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection” and “Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)
Brake system warning light
This light functions for both the cooperative regenerative brake and the electronically driven intelligent brake systems.
When the power switch is placed in the ON position or in the READY to drive position, the light remains illuminated for about 2 or 3 seconds. If the light illuminates at any other time, it may indicate that the cooperative regenerative brake and/or the electronically driven intelligent brake systems are not functioning properly. Have the sys-tem checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
If the BRAKE warning light (red) also illuminates, stop the vehicle immediately and have the system checked. It is recom-mended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service. For additional information).
WARNING
- Pressing the brake pedal when the power switch position is not in the ON or READY to drive position and/or low brake fluid level may increase the stopping distance and braking will require greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
- If the brake fluid level is below the minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has been checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
- The cooperative regenerative brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light illuminates when the READY to drive indicator light is ON. If you judge it to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest service station for repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed because driving could be dangerous.
This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the following systems. Have the sys-tem checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
- Traction motor and inverter system
- Charge port or on-board charger
- Li-ion battery system
- Cooling system
- Shift control system
- Emergency shut off system is activated. For additional information, see “Emer-gency shut-off system”
Electronic parking brake system warning light
The electronic parking brake system warning light function for the electronic braking brake system. When the power switch is placed in the ON position, the light illuminates for a few seconds. If the warning light illuminates at any other time, it may indicate that the electronic parking brake system is not function properly. Have the system checked immediately. It is recom-mended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
Front passenger air bag status light
The front passenger air bag status light (located on the center of the instrument panel) will be lit and the passenger front air bag and passenger knee airbag will be turned off depending on how the front pas-senger seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light operation
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire pressure of all tires.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not functioning properly.
After the power switch is placed in the ON position, this light illuminates for about 1 second and then turns off.
Low tire pressure warning
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure, the warning light will illuminate. The “Tire Pressure Low— Add Air” warning also appears on the vehicle information display.
When the low tire pressure warning light illuminates, you should stop and adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The low tire pressure warning light does not automatically turn off when the tire pressure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the recommended pressure, the vehicle must be driven at speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the tire pressure.
The “Tire Pressure Low— Add Air” warning appears each time the power switch is placed in the ON position as long as the low tire pressure warning light remains illuminated.
TPMS malfunction
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute when the power switch is placed in the ON position. The light will remain on after the 1 minute. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service. The “Tire Pressure Low—Add Air” warning does not appear if the low tire pressure warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS malfunction.
WARNING
- Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufacturer for the possible influences before use.
- If the light does not illuminate when the power switch is placed in the ON position, have the vehicle checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as possible for this service.
- If the light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Driving with under-inflated tires may permanently damage the tires and increase the likelihood of tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal injury or death. Check the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Infor-mation label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If the light still illuminates while driving after adjust-ing the tire pressure, a tire may be flat or the TPMS may be malfunctioning. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a replacement tire as soon as possible. If no tire is flat and all tires are properly inflated, have the vehicle checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
- When using a wheel without the TPMS such as a spare tire, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as possible for tire re-placement and/or system resetting.
- Replacing tires with those not originally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
- The TPMS is not a substitute for the regular tire pressure check. Be sure to check the tire pressure regularly.
- If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of less than 16 mph (25 km/h), the TPMS may not operate correctly.
- Be sure to install the specified size of tires to the four wheels correctly.
Master warning light
There are two types of master warning lights: yellow and red. These lights illuminate if any warning lights or indicator lights are illuminated or if various vehicle infor-mation warnings appear in the vehicle information display.
This light illuminates when a yellow warning light within the vehicle information display is illuminated or when a message is displayed on the vehicle information display.
Power limitation indicator light
When the power limitation indicator light is illuminated, the power provided to the traction motor is reduced. Therefore the vehicle is not as responsive when the accelerator is depressed while the power limitation light is illuminated.
When this light comes on, the warning display appears within the vehicle information display. Follow the instructions provided on the vehicle information display.
This light illuminates in the following condi-tions.
- Li-ion battery available charge is extremely low
- Li-ion battery temperature is very low (approximately −4°F (−20°C)
- When the temperature of the EV system is high (motor, inverter, coolant system, Li-ion battery etc.)
- When the EV system has a malfunction.
If the low battery charge indicator is illuminated, charge the Li-ion battery as soon as possible.
If this indicator illuminates because the Li-ion battery is cold due to low outside temperatures, move the vehicle to a warmer location. The Li-ion battery temperature may be increased by charging the Li-ion battery.
If the light illuminates when the EV system becomes hot due to continuous hill climbing, either continue driving at a slower safe speed or stop the vehicle in a safe location. If this indicator does not turn off, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
The indicator illuminates when a part in the EV system has malfunctioned. If the indicator illuminates in a situation other than those described above, or if it does not turn off, there may be a system malfunction. Have the system checked. It is recom-mended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
WARNING
Power limitation mode can result in reduced power and vehicle speed. The reduced speed may be lower than other traffic, which could increase the chance of a collision. Be especially careful when driving. If the vehicle cannot maintain a safe driving speed, pull to the side of the road in a safe area. Charge the Li-ion battery if the charge is low or allow the Li-ion battery to cool.
NOTE:
You can reduce charging time and keep the Li-ion battery temperature lower if you:
- Charge more frequently in smaller amounts, and
- Keep the battery at a higher level of charge.
When the power switch is in the ON position, the electric power steering warning light illuminates and turns off when the power switch is placed in the READY to drive position. This indicates the electric power steering system is operational.
If the electric power steering warning light illuminates while the READY to drive indicator light is ON, it may indicate the electric
power steering system is not functioning properly and may need servicing. Have the electric power steering system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
When the electric power steering warning light illuminates while the READY to drive indicator is ON, the power assist to the steering will cease operation but you will still have control of the vehicle. At this time, greater steering efforts are required to operate the steering wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low speeds.
For additional information, see “Power steering system” (P. 5-159).
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) warning light
This light comes on when the power switch is placed in the ON position. It turns off after the EV system is started.
This light illuminates when the RAB system is turned off in the vehicle information display.
If the light illuminates when the RAB sys-tem is on, it may indicate that the system is unavailable.
Slip indicator light
This indicator light will blink when the VDC system or the traction control system is operating, thus alerting that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road surface may be slippery.
You may feel or hear the system working; this is normal. The light will blink for a few seconds after the VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
The indicator light also comes on when you place the power switch in the ON position.
The light will turn off after approximately 2 seconds if the system is operational. If the light does not come on, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
This light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) is turned off in the vehicle information display. This indicates that the VDC system is not operating. For additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (other)
For additional information, see “Vehicle information display”
Exterior light indicator light (green)
This indicator illuminates when the head-light switch is turned to the AUTO, 
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Front fog light indicator light (green) (if so equipped)
The front fog indicator light illuminates when the front fog lights are on.
High Beam Assist indicator light (green)
The indicator light illuminates when the headlights come on while the headlight switch is in the AUTO position with the high beam selected. This indicates that the high beam assist system is operational.
This light illuminates when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected.
Plug-in indicator light (green)
This light illuminates when the charge connector is connected to the vehicle and blinks during charging.
NOTE:
If the charge connector is connected to the vehicle, the power switch cannot be placed in the READY to drive position.
READY to drive indicator light (green)
The READY to drive indicator light illuminates when the EV system is powered and the vehicle may be driven.
The READY to drive indicator light will turn off in the following conditions.
- Certain EV system malfunctions.
- The READY to drive indicator light turns off immediately before the Li-ion battery is completely discharged. If the Li-ion battery becomes completely discharged, the vehicle must be charged in order to be driven.
This light flashes when the turn signal switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it will make a high-pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will first occur only when the brake pedal is depressed. After more wear of the brake pad, the sound will always be heard even if the brake pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.
Electric shift control system reminder chime
If an improper shift operation is performed, for safety reasons a chime will sound and at the same time, depending on the condi-tions, the operation will be canceled or the shift position will switch to the N (Neutral) position.
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver’s side door is opened while the power switch is pushed to the ON or ACC position.
Make sure that the power switch is pushed to the OFF position, and take the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
The light reminder chime will sound when the driver-side door is opened with the light switch in the
or position and the power switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
A chime sounds if the parking brake is set and the vehicle is driven. The chime will stop if the parking brake is released or the vehicle speed returns to zero.
Power switch reminder chime
The power switch reminder chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened while the power switch is in the ON or READY to drive position. Push the power switch to the OFF position.
12-volt battery charge warning chime
If the 12-volt battery charge warning light illuminates, the chime will sound when a warning message is displayed in the ve-hicle information display.
When the chime sounds, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe location and push the P (Park) position switch on the shift lever and apply the parking brake. The 12-volt battery charge warning light turns off and the chime will stop when the parking brake is applied or the vehicle is placed in the P (Park) position. Have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN-certified LEAF dealer for this service.
FAQ’s
The battery warning light in the 2025 Nissan Leaf indicates a potential issue with the vehicle’s battery or charging system. It’s essential to check the battery and charging connections
The tire pressure warning light signifies that one or more tires are significantly under-inflated. Check and adjust tire pressures to the recommended levels.
The ABS warning light illuminates when there is a malfunction in the anti-lock braking system. It’s advisable to have the system checked by a professional as soon as possible.
The ready-to-drive indicator means the vehicle is powered on and ready to be driven. It typically illuminates green when the car is ready to operate.
A fuel injection system malfunction, damaged oxygen sensor, filthy mass airflow sensor, cracked head gasket, broken emissions control part, or defective spark plugs are some common causes of a Check Engine Light.
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