2014 NISSAN LEAF Owners Manual

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioning system in your NISSAN
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant, HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil, com-
pressor oil ND-OIL11 or the equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
cause severe damage to the air condi-
tioning system and will require the re-
placement of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant, HFC-134a (R-134a) , in your
NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the
earth’s atmosphere, certain governmental regu-
lations require the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air conditioning
system service. A NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
has the trained technicians and equipment
needed to recover and recycle your air condition-
ing system refrigerant.
Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer when
servicing your air conditioning system.
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CHARGING SYSTEM
Rated input voltage AC120V (single phase) , AC240V (single phase)
Rated input frequency 60Hz
Maximum rated current 12A (AC120V) , 18A (AC240V) , 32A (AC240V; if so equipped)
Maximum power consumption 1.4 kVA (AC120V) , 4.8 kVA (AC240V) , 7.7kVA (AC240V; if so equipped)
Supply system TN-S system
Sensitive current of GFI (Ground
Fault Interrupter) circuit breaker in
NISSAN Genuine portable type
EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equip-
ment)15 mA
Protection class Class I EV
Charging modes/Types of connectionAC Level 1 (Trickle charge with NISSAN Genuine portable type EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment))
AC Level 2 (Normal charge with home installation type EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment))
DC Charging (Quick charge, if so equipped)
Required installation (over current
protection)The methods of protection against over current and over voltage shall be in accordance with national codes.
Suitable over current protection devices for the wiring of houses or buildings shall be installed.
Cooling system The vehicle cooling system is used.
IP DegreeIP55: EV (Electric Vehicle) charging port in road position
IP44: Connection of NISSAN Genuine portable type EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) and charge
port during charging
Operating temperature −31 - 113°F(−35 - 45°C)
Storage temperature −40 - 176°F(−40 - 80°C)
SPECIFICATIONS
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Rated input voltage AC120V (single phase) , AC240V (single phase)
Rated input frequency 60Hz
Applicable standardsSAE J1772: 2010
EN61851-1: 2010
EN61851-21: 2002
IEC61851-1: 2010
IEC61851-21: 2001EN61000-6-1: 2007
EN61000-6-3: 2007
Adapters Adaptors shall not be used to connect a vehicle connector to a vehicle inlet.
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MOTOR
Model EM61
WHEELS AND TIRES
Road wheel
Type Size Offset in (mm)
Steel 16 × 6 1/2J TBD
Aluminum 16 × 6 1/2J 1.57 (40)
Aluminum 17 × 6 1/2J 1.77 (45)
Tire
Type SizePressure PSI
(kPa) [Cold]
ConventionalP205/
55R16 89H36 (250)
ConventionalP215/
50R17 90V36 (250)
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall length in (mm) 175.0 (4,445)*1
174.8 (4,440)*2
Overall width in (mm) 69.7 (1,770)
Overall height in (mm) 61.0 (1,550)
Front tread in (mm) 60.6 (1,540)
Rear tread in (mm) 60.4 (1,535)
Wheelbase in (mm) 106.3 (2,700)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)lb (kg)
See the F.M.V.S.S. or C.M.V.S.S. certifica-
tion label on the driver’s side center pillar. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
*1: With front license plate bracket
*2: Without front license plate bracket
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When planning to travel in another country,
you should first find out if the charging equipment
is compatible with that country’s electrical sys-
tem.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district,it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle safety
standards vary according to the country, state,
province or district; therefore, vehicle specifica-
tions may differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into an-
other country, state, province or district and
registered, its modifications, transporta-
tion, and registration are the responsibility
of the user. NISSAN is not responsible for
any inconvenience that may result.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
The vehicle identification number plate is at-
tached as shown. This number is the identifica-
tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(CHASSIS NUMBER)
The vehicle identification number is located as
shown.
Remove the cover to access the number.
WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING
YOUR VEHICLE IN ANOTHER
COUNTRYVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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TRACTION MOTOR SERIAL
NUMBER
The serial number of the traction motor is
stamped on the traction motor as shown.
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S CERTIFICATION
LABEL
The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification
label is affixed as shown. This label contains
valuable vehicle information, such as: Gross Ve-
hicle Weight Ratings (GVWR) , Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) , month and year of
manufacture, Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) , etc. Review it carefully.
EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION LABEL
The emission control information label is at-
tached to the underside of the hood as shown in
the illustration.
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TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
LABEL
The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label affixed to the driver’s
side center pillar as shown.
AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
LABEL
The air conditioner specification label is attached
to the underside of the hood as shown in the
illustration.Perform the following procedure to mount the
license plate.
Before mounting the license plate, confirm that
the following parts are enclosed in the plastic
bag.
• License plate bracket
• Screw ×2
1. Adjust the license plate bracket at the location
(small dimples) .
2. To determine where to drill the hole, mark
along both sides of the mounting holes and
license plate screw holes using a felt-tip pen.
INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE
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3. Remove the license plate bracket and con-
nect the arcs from the ovals. Mark the point in
the center of each oval. These are pilot drilling
locations.
Use a 0.49 in (12.5 mm) drill bit for the license
plate screw holes and carefully open holes in
the places marked. (Make sure that the drill
only goes through the fascia.)
4. Install the license plate with two 0.23 in (6
mm) screws.
WARNING
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in the
cargo area inside the vehicle. In a col-
lision, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped
with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize yourself with the fol-
lowing terms before loading your vehicle:
• Curb Weight (actual weight of your vehicle) -
vehicle weight including: standard and optional
equipment, fluids, emergency tools, and spare
tire assembly. This weightdoes notinclude
passengers and cargo.
• GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb weight
plus the combined weight of passengers and
cargo.
• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - maxi-
mum total combined weight of the unloaded
vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer
tongue load and any other optional equipment.This information is located on the F.M.V.S.S./
C.M.V.S.S. label.
• GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - maximum
weight (load) limit specified for the front or rear
axle. This information is located on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label.
• GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - The
maximum total weight rating of the vehicle, pas-
sengers, cargo, and trailer.
• Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit, Total load
capacity - maximum total weight limit specified
of the load (passengers and cargo) for the ve-
hicle. This is the maximum combined weight of
occupants and cargo that can be loaded into
the vehicle. If the vehicle is used to tow a trailer,
the trailer tongue weight must be included as
part of the cargo load. This information is lo-
cated on the Tire and Loading Information label.
• Cargo capacity - permissible weight of cargo,
the subtracted weight of occupants from the
load limit.
VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY
Do not exceed the load limit of your vehicle
shown as “The combined weight of occupants
and cargo” on the Tire and Loading Information
label. Do not exceed the number of occupants
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
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