Nissan LEAF 2023 Owners Manual

12.11. Intelligent Key battery replacement

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  • The image symbol noted on the Intelligent key is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

  • Be careful not to allow children to swallow the battery and removed parts.

  • There is danger of explosion if the lithium battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

  • Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as concentrated sunshine, fire or the like.

  • Do not crush or cut the battery.

  • Do not subject the battery to extremely low air pressure at high altitude.

  • When changing batteries, do not let dust or oil get on the components.

An improperly disposed battery can harm the environment. Always conform to local regulations for battery disposal.

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  • Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard (The remote control supplied with) This product contains a coin button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.

  • Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.

  • If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

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Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as follows:

  1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key.

  2. Insert a small flat blade screwdriver into the slit of the corner and twist it to separate the upper part from the lower part. Use a cloth to protect the casing.

  3. Replace the battery with a new one.

    Recommended battery:

    CR2025 or equivalent

    • Do not touch the internal circuit and electric terminals as doing so could cause a malfunction.

    • Hold the battery by the edges. Holding the battery across the contact points will seriously deplete the storage capacity.

    • Make sure that the + side faces the bottom of the case.

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  4. Align the tips of the upper and lower parts (1), and then push them together (2) until it is securely closed.

  5. Operate the buttons to check that it is functioning properly.

Contact a knowledgeable LEAF repairer such as a NISSAN certified electric vehicle dealer, if you need assistance for battery replacement.

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