How to change Leaf´s display from Miles to Km?

Hi, I am about to import a used Leaf from the US, because your prices are *much* lower than here in Europe.
The only thing that differs (as far as I can see) is that you are keen on miles and we like km.
On some other cars, like SAAB for instance, this is easy changed by a setting in the menus of the cars computer.
Does anybody know if this change is possible in the Leaf?

Yes: both miles/km and C/F can be changed via the "settings" menu in the dash

Kornman said:

Hi, I am about to import a used Leaf from the US, because your prices are *much* lower than here in Europe.
The only thing that differs (as far as I can see) is that you are keen on miles and we like km.

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Would you happen to be in Norway? Used American Leafs seem to be quite marketable there.

As far as the differences between EU and US-spec, it's more than just the speedometer/odometer units. Leafs sold in the US and Canada do not have a rear fog lamp, so if that is required in your country, that will need to be added on. There are front and rear side marker lamps (US requirement) that may need to be disabled (in particular, the amber-colored front) but at least the 2011/2012 models have the turn signal repeaters in the front fenders that seem to be required in the EU.

The FM radio tunes every other frequency "on the odd" (97.1, 97.3, 97.5, etc.) so it will not pick up stations that are in between, which I understand is used in Europe. XM satellite radio will of course not work, and the CarWings telematic feature may or may not work. It uses the AT&T Wireless service, but I'm not sure if putting in a SIM card from an EU telecom is sufficient to make it work over there.

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Yeah, the GSM frequencies (AT&T being a GSM carrier) supported by the Carwings system may not be the available or have good coverage in Europe.

To change from miles to kilometers on the navigation, use:

Menu
Settings
Others
Language & Units
Select Units (US or Metric)

Your mains voltage is probably 230v. The "trickle charging cord" provided with an American Leaf is designed for 120v. Not only will the plug not fit, but you will destroy the electronics if you connect it to 230v.

Ray

Thank you everybody for your kind help!
Especially RonDawg who mentioned all the details that differs, and tipped me about Norway. I am in their neighbor country so I understand their language quite well.
There I found http://www.elbilforum.no" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
Like you indicated, I found people who have imported their Leafs from the US. Sharing their problems and solutions. Very valuable.

You are right about the FM-radio, but it works quite well anyway.
Carwings is hacked to work in Europe, and the solution is on the forum.
And, yes the charging cord needs to be replaced with a 240V cord.
Unsolved problem seems to be that people are having problems to find maps for the navigator.

Thanks again.

Kornman said:

And, yes the charging cord needs to be replaced with a 240V cord.

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No need to replace the EVSE. simply have it upgraded to universal voltage at EVSEupgrade.com.

Kornman said:

Unsolved problem seems to be that people are having problems to find maps for the navigator.

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We have an unresolved problem with the maps in our LEAF: They don't seem to know where many of our destinations are!

Enjoy your LEAF!

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You are right about the FM-radio, but it works quite well anyway.
Carwings is hacked to work in Europe, and the solution is on the forum.
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Hi! Would you please point me out the Carwings solution? I have zero command of Norwegian. Tried via Google Translate, had no luck.

And no chance with FM? I heard about a solution here in Kyiv. They charge $150 for that. Probably will do step change with them.