With Nissan’s ProPILOT, you can look forward to your daily commute [1]. On the motorway, ProPILOT gives you a hand with the little things — like helping keep you centred in your lane and maintaining a preset distance from the vehicle ahead [2].

Nissan LEAF on city road

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For LEAF Model Year 22, ProPILOT is standard on Tekna and available as an option on N-Connecta grade.

How do I use ProPILOT?

Nissan LEAF steering wheel buttons with ProPilot button circled

STEP 1 - Turn the system on.

Press the ProPILOT button to operate.

Nissan LEAF steering wheel buttons with set button circled

STEP 2 - Set your speed.

Use the + and - buttons to raise or lower your desired speed, and press SET when ready.

Nissan LEAF steering wheel buttons with safe distance button circled

STEP 3 - Adjust your distance to the vehicle ahead.

There are 3 preset distances to choose from shown with bars on the vehicle display. ProPILOT maintains a consistent and safe distance from the vehicle ahead. Once your speed and distance are set you are good to go.

Side view of Nissan LEAF stopped in traffic

STEP 4 - ProPILOT resumes after full stop.

In traffic, ProPILOT will brake to a complete stop, and restart when traffic moves on within approximately three seconds.

Nissan LEAF steering wheel buttons with resume button circled

STEP 5 - Manually resume if needed.

If more than three seconds, push RES+ (Resume) or lightly tap the accelerator.

Nissan LEAF display gauge showing lane centre assistance

STEP 6 - Enjoy the ease of driving.  

ProPILOT also provides steering assistance to help keep your LEAF centred in the lane.

There's more to learn about the advanced technology behind ProPILOT and how it works.

Things to know

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KEEP YOUR HANDS ON THE WHEEL

You’ll get a warning display and an audible alarm when hands are not detected on the steering wheel.

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MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM SPEED

ProPILOT can be set from approximately 18 mph up to max. speed.[3]

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STEERING ASSISTANCE

Steering assistance works from approximately 30 mph to max. speed without vehicle in front detected. With vehicle detected, 0 mph to max. speed.[3]

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LANE CENTRING ASSISTANCE

If lane and markers are not clearly defined, LEAF will not be able to provide lane centring assistance.

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WEATHER CONDITIONS

Poor weather conditions may interfere with sensor performance.

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SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

System may not respond to rapid traffic changes, sharp curves or when approaching stopped traffic.