2014 NISSAN LEAF battery replacement

8 Maintenance and do-it yourself
Maintenance requirement..................8-2
Scheduled maintenance.................8-2
General maintenance...................8-2
Where to go for service.................8-2
General maintenance.....................8-2
Explanation of maintenance items...........8-2
Maintenance precautions..................8-5
Motor compartment check locations............8-7
Cooling system........................8-8
Checking coolant level..................8-9
Changing coolant.....................8-9
Reduction gear fluid.....................8-10
Brake fluid..........................8-10
Window washer fluid....................8-11
12-volt battery........................8-12
Jump starting.......................8-13
Windshield wiper blades..................8-13
Cleaning.........................8-13
Replacing.........................8-13Rear window wiper blade.................8-15
Brakes............................8-15
Brake pad wear warning................8-16
Fuses.............................8-16
Motor compartment...................8-16
Passenger compartment................8-18
Nissan Intelligent Key® battery replacement......8-19
Lights.............................8-21
Headlights........................8-22
Exterior and interior lights...............8-23
Wheels and tires......................8-26
Tire pressure.......................8-26
Tire labeling.......................8-28
Types of tires.......................8-30
Tire chains.......................
.8-31
Changing wheels and tires...............8-32
Emergency tire puncture repair kit..........8-34

When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precau-
tions that should be closely observed.
WARNING
• The EV (Electric Vehicle) system uses
high voltage up to approximately DC
400 volt. The system can be hot during
and after starting and when the vehicle
is shut off. Be careful of both the high
voltage and the high temperature.
Obey the labels that are attached to
the vehicle.
• Never disassemble, remove or replace
high-voltage parts and cables as well
as their connectors. High-voltage
cables are colored orange.
• Disassembling, removing or replacing
those parts or cables can cause severe
burns or electric shock that may result
in serious injury or death. The vehicle
high voltage system has no user ser-
viceable parts. Take your vehicle to the
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for any
necessary maintenance.• Park the vehicle on a level surface,
apply the parking brake securely and
chock the wheels to prevent the ve-
hicle from moving. Push the P (Park)
position switch on the shift lever or
place the vehicle into the N (Neutral)
position.
• If you must work with the EV (Electric
vehicle) system is turned on, keep
hands, clothing, hair and tools away
from moving fans and any other mov-
ing parts.
• Make sure that the power switch is in
the OFF or LOCK position when per-
forming any part replacement or re-
pairs.
• It is advisable to secure or remove any
loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before
working on your vehicle.
• Always wear eye protection whenever
you work on your vehicle.
• Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
sary to work under the vehicle, support
it with safety stands.
• Keep smoking materials, flames and
sparks away from the 12-volt battery.
CAUTION
• Do not work under the hood while the
motor compartment is hot. Push the
power switch in the OFF position and
wait until it cools down.
• Avoid direct contact with used coolant.
Improperly disposed coolant and/or
other vehicle fluids can damage the
environment. Always conform to local
regulations for the disposal of vehicle
fluids.
• Never connect or disconnect the bat-
tery or any transistorized component
while the power switch is in the ON
position.
• Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic cooling fan. It may come on at
any time without warning, even if the
power switch is not in the ACC, ON or
READY to drive position. To avoid in-
jury, always disconnect the negative
12-volt battery cable before working
near the fan.
• Before performing any electrical main-
tenance work on the vehicle such as
the battery, fuses or bulb replacement,
confirm the following:
– The charge connector is removed
from the vehicle.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Maintenance and do-it yourself8-5

CAUTION
• Be careful not to allow children to
swallow the battery and removed
parts.
• An improperly disposed battery can
harm the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
• When changing batteries, do not let
dust or oil get on the components.
• There is danger of explosion if the
lithium battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equiva-
lent type.
Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as fol-
lows:
1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelli-
gent Key.2. Insert a small screwdriver into the slit of the
corner and twist it to separate the upper part
from the lower part. Use a cloth to protect the
casing.
3. Replace the battery with a new one.
Recommended battery:
CR2025 or equivalent
• Do not touch the internal circuit and electric
terminals as doing so could cause a malfunc-
tion.
• Hold the battery by the edges. Holding the
battery across the contact points will seri-
ously deplete the storage capacity.
• Make sure that theside faces the bottom
of the case.
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Maintenance and do-it yourself8-19

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)........5-22
Advanced air bag system............1-41
Air bag system..................1-41
Advanced air bag system..........1-41
Front passenger air bag and status light . .1-42
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system........1-45
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system........1-45
Airbagwarninglabels..............1-48
Airbagwarninglight...........1-48,2-19
Air conditioner...................9-9
Air conditioner specification label.......9-9
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations...............9-3
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle security
system)......................2-38
Alcohol, drugs and driving............5-6
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........5-22
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light .2-15
Appearance care.................7-2
Exterior appearance care...........7-2
Interior appearance care............7-4Audible reminders................2-22
Autolight system.................2-43
Automatic.....................3-5
Door locks...................3-5
Automatic climate control (models with
Navigation System)...............4-16
Automatic climate control (models without
Navigation System)...............4-10
Avoiding collision and rollover..........5-5
B
Battery......................8-12
12-volt battery................8-12
Battery saver system.............2-44
Intelligent Key battery............8-19
Li-ion battery.................EV-2
Li-ion battery temperature gauge.......2-7
Before starting system.............5-10
Boosterseats ..................1-32
Brake.......................5-15
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-22
Brake fluid...................8-10
Brakes.....................8-15
Brake system.................5-20
BRAKE system warning light (yellow)....2-15
BRAKE warning light (red)..........2-16
BRAKE system warning light (yellow).....2-15BRAKE warning light (red)...........2-16
Bulb replacement................8-21
C
Cabin air filter..................4-15
Capacities and recommended lubricants....9-2
Cargocover...................2-53
Ceiling light...................2-58
Charge......................2-50
ChargetimerOFFswitch..........2-50
Charge connector lock switch.........2-50
Charge port lid switch..............2-49
Charging.....................3-18
Chargeportlid................3-18
Charging related indicator light......CH-28
Chargingtimer...............CH-21
Cleaning....................7-6
Normalcharge................CH-9
Precautions on charging..........CH-2
Quickcharge................CH-15
Specifications.................9-4
Trickle charge...............CH-11
Charging methods..............CH-21
Charging related indicator light........CH-28
Charging related remote function......CH-26
Charging status indicator light........CH-28
Charging timer.................CH-21

Front passenger air bag and status light....1-42
Front seat, Front seat adjustment........1-3
Fuses.......................8-16
Fusiblelinks ...................8-17
G
Garage door open, HomeLink® Universal . . .2-59
Transceiver..................2-59
Gauge.......................2-5
Driving range..................2-8
ECOindicator ................2-10
Li-ion battery available charge gauge....2-9
Li-ion battery capacity level gauge.....2-10
Li-ion battery temperature gauge.......2-7
Odometer....................2-6
Power meter..................2-7
Speedometer..................2-6
Generalmaintenance...............8-2
Glovebox ....................2-53
H
Hazard warning flasher switch..........6-2
Headlights....................8-22
Bulb replacement...............8-22
Headlightswitch...............2-43Heated seat switch...............2-47
Heated steering wheel switch.........2-46
Highvoltageprecautions............EV-7
HillStart .....................5-25
Hill Start Assist.................5-25
HomeLink® universal transceiver........2-59
Hood release...................3-16
Horn .......................2-47
How to normal charge.............CH-9
How to quick charge.............CH-15
How to trickle charge (if so equipped)....CH-11
I
If the Li-ion battery becomes completely
discharged....................6-11
Immediate charge...............CH-26
Immobilizer system................2-38
In-cabin microfilter................4-15
Indicatorlights..................2-20
Indicators for operation.............2-24
Inside rearview mirror..............3-21
Instrument brightness control..........2-42
Instrument panel..................2-4
Intelligent Key system..............3-13
Remote keyless operation..........3-13
Interior light replacement............8-23
Interior lights...................2-58ISOFIX child restraint..............1-19
J
Jump starting...................6-9
K
Keyless entry...................3-13
With Intelligent Key system (See Intelligent
Key system)..................3-13
Keys ........................3-2
For Intelligent Key system...........3-6
L
Labels ......................1-48
Airbagwarninglabels............1-48
Air conditioner specification label.......9-9
Emission control information label......9-8
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . .9-8
Motor serial number..............9-8
Tire and Loading information label . . .8-27, 9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)......9-7
LATCH system..................1-19
License plate, Installing front license plate . . .9-9
Light .......................1-48

Airbagwarninglight.............1-48
Bulb replacement...............8-21
Ceiling light..................2-58
Foglightswitch................2-45
Headlights bulb replacement........8-22
Headlightswitch...............2-43
Indicatorlights................2-20
Interior lights.................2-58
Maplights...................2-58
Replacement.................8-21
Warninglights ................2-14
Light reminder warning.............2-26
Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement...................8-23
Li-ion battery...................EV-2
Li-ion battery available charge gauge......2-9
Li-ion battery capacity level gauge.......2-10
Li-ion battery status check..........CH-26
Li-ion battery temperature gauge........2-7
Li-ion battery warmer..............EV-5
Limited power..................2-34
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information)....................9-10
Lock........................3-5
Automatic door locks.............3-5
Door locks...................3-3
Power door lock................3-3
Rearhatchlock................3-17Low tire pressure warning light.........2-17
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS))......5-2
Luggage side hook...............2-55
M
Maintenance...................8-12
12-volt battery................8-12
General maintenance.............8-2
Indicators for maintenance..........2-35
Insidevehicle..................8-3
Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
Maintenance requirements..........8-2
Outside vehicle.................8-2
Seat belt maintenance............1-15
Manual front seat adjustment...........1-3
Maplights ....................2-58
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system).....3-3
Meters and gauges................2-5
Mirror.......................3-21
Inside rearview mirror............3-21
Outside mirrors................3-23
Vanity mirror..................3-21
Motor....................5-11,9-6
Before starting system............5-10
Motor compartment................8-7
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system......3-6,5-7
Key operating range of the door lock/unlock
function.....................3-8
Key operation..................3-9
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System......2-38
Normal charge.................CH-9
Home charge................CH-9
Occasional charge.............CH-9
Publiccharge ................CH-9
O
Odometer.....................2-6
Off-road recovery.................5-5
Oil .........................9-2
Capacities and recommended lubricants . .9-2
Opening rear hatch...............3-10
Outside air temperature.............2-10
Outside mirrors.................3-23
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information....................9-18
P
Panic alarm....................3-14