Nissan LEAF 2023 Owners Manual
5.6.2.1. Supplemental front-impact air bag system
The driver's supplemental front-impact air bag is located at the centre of the steering wheel. The passenger’s supplemental front-impact air bag is located at the instrument panel above the glove box.
The supplemental front-impact air bag system is designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although it may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact. It may not inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper supplemental front-impact air bag system operation.
Front passenger air bag status light (where fitted)
When the power switch is in the ON position, the front passenger air bag status light on the meter illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This indicates that the front passenger air bag system is operational.
When the front passenger air bag is turned off with the front passenger air bag switch, the front passenger air bag status light will illuminate and remain on as long as the front passenger air bag switch is in the OFF position.
If any of the following conditions occur after the power switch is placed in the ON position, have the system checked, and if necessary repaired, by a knowledgeable LEAF repairer such as a NISSAN certified electric vehicle dealer promptly.
The front passenger air bag status light remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
The front passenger air bag status light does not illuminate at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the front passenger air bag system may not function properly.
Front passenger air bag switch
The front passenger air bag can be turned off with the front passenger air bag switch (A) located inside of the glove box.
To turn off the front passenger air bag:
Place the power switch in the OFF position.
Open the glove box and insert the key into the front passenger air bag switch. For Intelligent Key equipped models. See
for mechanical key usage.Push and turn the key to the OFF position.
Place the power switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light will illuminate and remain on.
To turn on the front passenger air bag:
Place the power switch in the OFF position.
Open the glove box and insert the key into the front passenger air bag switch.
Place the power switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light will illuminate then turn off.