Nissan Leaf Owners Manual | 2025
7.2.1. Flush Door Handle
Be careful that your or the passenger's fingers or accessories are not caught in the moving parts. Injuries may occur.
The door handles of this vehicle are retractable.
The door handles will extend outward when one of the following condition is met.
You approach the vehicle with the Intelligent Key.
The vehicle is unlocked.
A door is opened.
If vehicle detects a collision (depending on the severity of the collision).
When you approach the vehicle from the front, the door handle may not extend outward until you get close to the vehicle.
The door handles may not extend outward when you approach the vehicle under the following conditions.
When the Intelligent Key is placed inside of the vehicle.
When you place the Intelligent Key near the vehicle for a period of time.
When the EV system is in the READY to drive position.
When 8 days have passed since the vehicle is locked.
When the vehicle is locked by the power door lock switch (see
)
If the door handles do not extend outward when you approach the vehicle, push the UNLOCK
button of the Intelligent Key (see Unlocking Doors)When the door handles do not extend outward when you approach the vehicle, first unlock the vehicle with the Intelligent Key. The approach extension function will be disabled when 8 days have passed since the vehicle was locked.
The door handles will be retracted when one of the following condition is met.
You walk away from the vehicle with the Intelligent Key after the vehicle has been locked.
About 3 minutes have passed after the vehicle has been locked. Door handles will not be retracted immediately after the vehicle is locked, as the occupants may re-enter the vehicle.
When the vehicle is locked by the power door lock switch (see
) or the automatic door locks (see ).When the transmission is shifted in the R (Reverse) position.
When the [I-Key Door Lock] item has been turned off in the vehicle information display, the door handle will be retracted when the door is locked.
If you need to extend outward the door handle from inside of the vehicle, for example when picking up a person, push the power door lock switch to the unlock position.