2012 Nissan Leaf Meters and Indicators

The vehicle has two displays to provide information regarding vehicle operation:
. Upper display
. Lower display

Upper Display

Master Warning Lights

2012 Nissan Leaf Meters and Indicators

The master warning lights are located in the upper display. The master warning lights illuminate when any warning lights or indicators illuminate in the lower display or when messages are displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal display.

ECO Indicator

2012 Nissan Leaf Meters and Indicators

This indicator provides instant information about how efficiently the vehicle is being operated. You can see how changing your driving style or operation of vehicle accessories affects power consumption.

Lower Display

Li-ion Battery Temperature Gauge

2012 Nissan Leaf Meters and Indicators

This gauge displays the temperature of the Li-ion battery. For additional information, see “Li-ion battery temperature gauge” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section.

Nissan Leaf Power Meter

2012 Nissan Leaf Meters and Indicators

This meter displays the actual traction motor power consumption and the regenerative brake power provided to the Li-ion battery.

Driving Range

2012 Nissan Leaf Meters and Indicators

This indicator displays the estimated driving range (calculated based on a program that accounts for current driving style and operational conditions) that can be driven before recharging is necessary.

Li-ion Battery Available Charge Gauge

2012 Nissan Leaf Meters and Indicators

This gauge displays the available Li-ion battery power remaining to drive the vehicle, similar to your phones battery bar.

Li-ion Battery Capacity Level Gauge

2012 Nissan Leaf Meters and Indicators

This gauge displays the available capacity of the Li-ion battery remaining to store power. It is a good representation of the overall battery health, with 12 bars being a new battery.

Nissan Leaf Warning and Indicator Light Meanings

2012 Nissan Leaf Meters and Indicators

The EV (Electric Vehicle) system uses the following EV (Electric Vehicle) specific 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. Electric parking brake indicator light
  11. Low battery charge warning light
  12. Headlight warning light
  13. Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
    (VSP) system warning light