Nissan Leaf Owners Manual | 2025
7.2.3. Locking with key
If the door handle does not extend outward due to a discharged battery, you can unlock the door by the following procedure.



Push the front part of the door handle of the driver's door (1).
Pull the door handle out from its stored position (2).
Insert the separated mechanical key to the driver's door key cylinder (3).
Turn the key cylinder to the front of the vehicle (4).
To lock the door, turn the mechanical key towards the back of the vehicle.

Please be careful not to damage the paint surface when inserting the mechanical key.
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