2014 NISSAN LEAF window

REMOVING SPOTS
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects,
and tree sap as quickly as possible from the paint
surface to avoid lasting damage or staining. Spe-
cial cleaning products are available at a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer or any automotive acces-
sory stores.
UNDERBODY
In areas where road salt is used in winter, the
underbody must be cleaned regularly. This will
prevent dirt and salt from building up and causing
the acceleration of corrosion on the underbody
and suspension. Before the winter period and
again in the spring, the underseal must be
checked and, if necessary, re-treated.
GLASS
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film
from the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass to
become coated with a film after the vehicle is
parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft
cloth will easily remove this film.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inside of the windows,
do not use sharp-edged tools, abrasivecleaners or chlorine-based disinfectant
cleaners. They could damage the electri-
cal conductors, radio antenna elements
or rear window defroster elements.
SOLAR CELL MODULE (IF SO
EQUIPPED)
The solar cell uses a plastic cover. When clean-
ing the cell:
• Do not polish the solar cell using a dry cloth or a
wax that contains a compound. Doing so may
strip off the hard coating.
• In order to maintain the solar cell’s effective-
ness, be sure to remove any leaves or dirt from
the surface of the cell.
WHEELS
Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle to
maintain their appearance.
• Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the vehicle
is washed.
• Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or corro-
sion. Such damage may cause loss of pressure
or poor seal at the tire bead.• NISSAN recommends that the road wheels be
waxed to protect against road salt in areas
where it is used during winter.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaners when wash-
ing the wheels.
Aluminum alloy wheels
Wash regularly with a sponge dampened in a
mild soap solution, especially during winter
months in areas where road salt is used. Salt
could discolor the wheels if not removed.
CAUTION
Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:
• Do not use a cleaner that uses strong
acid or alkali contents to clean the
wheels.
• Do not apply wheel cleaners to the
wheels when they are hot. The wheel
temperature should be the same as
ambient temperature.
• Rinse the wheel to completely remove
the cleaner within 15 minutes after the
cleaner is applied.
Appearance and care7-3

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

1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. 12-volt battery
3. Fuse/fusible link holder
4. Fuse/fusible link holder
5. Coolant tank cap
6. Window washer fluid reservoir
7. Fuse/fusible link holder
MOTOR COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
Maintenance and do-it yourself8-7

Except for Canada
To check the fluid level, use your finger to plug the
center hole
1of the cap/tube assembly, then
remove it from the reservoir. If there is no fluid in
the tube, add fluid.For Canada
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodically.
Add window washer fluid when the low washer
fluid warning appears on the vehicle information
display. (See “Low washer warning (if so
equipped)” in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion.)
To fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the
cap and pour the window washer fluid into the
reservoir opening.
Add a washer solvent to the washer for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for the mixture ratio.
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodically.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of win-
dow washer fluid.
Recommended fluid:
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concen-
trate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
CAUTION
• Do not substitute anti-freeze coolant
for window washer solution. This may
result in damage to the paint.
• Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
• Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommended levels before pouring the
fluid into the window washer reservoir
tank. Do not use the window washer
reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid
concentrate and water.
WINDOW WASHER FLUID
Maintenance and do-it yourself8-11

Be careful not to clog the washer nozzleA. This
may cause improper windshield washer opera-
tion. If the nozzle is clogged, remove any objects
with a needle or small pin
B. Be careful not to
damage the nozzle.Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer if
checking or replacement is required.If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer.
WARNING
Do not adjust the height of the brake
pedal. Doing so could alter the effective-
ness of the brakes, which could result in a
serious accident and personal injury. If
adjustment is required, contact a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer.
REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADE BRAKES
Maintenance and do-it yourself8-15

Charging troubleshooting guide.......CH-33
Checking.....................2-14
Checkingbulbs................2-14
Checkingcoolantlevel ............8-9
Child restraints..................1-17
Boosterseats.................1-32
Precautions on child restraints.......1-17
Top tether strap................1-21
Childsafety....................1-15
Child safety rear door lock............3-6
Circuit breaker, Fusible link...........8-17
Cleaning exterior and interior........7-2,7-4
Climatecontrol..................4-15
Climate control service............4-15
Climate control system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations.........4-15
In-cabin microfilter..............4-15
Climate control system..............4-7
Climate control operation...........4-7
Climate Ctrl. Timer............4-12,4-18
Clock.......................2-11
Cockpit.......................2-3
Cold weather driving..............5-25
Consolebox...................2-53
Coolant.......................9-2
Capacities and recommended
lubricants....................9-2
Changingcoolant...............8-9Checking coolant level............8-9
Cooling system..................8-8
Corrosion protection...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-15
Cupholders...................2-51
D
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch.............2-42
Dimensionsandweights.............9-6
Display, vehicle information...........2-23
Driving......................5-25
Cold weather driving.............5-25
Driving vehicle................5-11
Precautions when starting and driving....5-2
Driving range...................2-8
Driving vehicle..................5-11
E
ECO .......................2-47
ECO switch..................2-47
ECOindicator..................2-10
Efficient use of your vehicle..........EV-23
Emergency charge..............CH-11
Emergency EV (Electric Vehicle)
shutoff....................5-9,6-2Emergency shutoff system...........EV-9
Emission control information label........9-8
EV Characteristics...............EV-9
Event Data Recorder (EDR)...........9-17
EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment)...................CH-11
EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment) cleaning...............7-6
EV system....................EV-2
EV unique information.............EV-25
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire.......................6-3
Flattowing....................9-13
Floormatcleaning.................7-5
Fluid.......................8-10
Brake fluid...................8-10
Capacities and recommended
lubricants....................9-2
coolant.....................8-8
Reductiongearfluid.............8-10
Window washer fluid.............8-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.....9-8
Foglightswitch.................2-45
Frontmanualseatadjustment ..........1-3

Parking......................5-15
Parking on hills................5-18
Parking brake break-in..............5-21
Power .......................3-3
Power door lock................3-3
Power steering system............5-19
Power windows................2-55
Power economy.................5-17
Powermeter....................2-7
Poweroutlet...................2-50
Power steering system.............5-19
Powerswitch.................5-7,5-8
Precautions ...................5-20
Brake precautions..............5-20
Charging...................CH-2
Child restraints................1-17
Cruisecontrol.................5-15
High voltage precautions..........EV-7
Maintenance..................8-5
Road accident precautions.........EV-8
Seatbeltusage ................1-8
Supplemental restraint system.......1-35
When starting and driving...........5-2
Push starting...................6-12
Q
Quickcharge .................CH-15
R
Rapid air pressure loss..............5-6
Rear center seat belt..............1-14
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock . . .3-6
Rearhatch....................3-17
Rearseats.....................1-4
Rearview monitor.................4-2
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-42
Rear window wiper and washer switch....2-41
Reduction gear fluid...............8-10
Remote charge................CH-26
Remote climate control.............4-22
Remote keyless entry function, For Intelligent
Key system....................3-13
Repairing flat tire.................6-4
Repairing tire...................6-6
Reporting safety defects............9-15
Road accident precautions...........EV-8
Roadside assistance program..........6-2
Rollover ......................5-5
S
Safety.......................1-15
Childseatbelts................1-15Reporting safety defects...........9-15
Sceneguide..................EV-22
At home after driving............EV-22
Before driving your vehicle (models with
navigation system).............EV-13
Charging the Li-ion battery.........EV-10
Driving the vehicle.............EV-18
Parking the vehicle.............EV-21
Starting your vehicle............EV-17
Seat adjustment..................1-3
Frontmanualseatadjustment.........1-3
Frontseats...................1-3
Seat belt(s)....................1-15
Child safety..................1-15
Infants.....................1-16
Injured persons................1-11
Larger children................1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage........1-8
Pregnant women...............1-11
Rearcenterseatbelt.............1-14
Seat belt cleaning...............7-6
Seat belt extenders..............1-15
Seat belt hooks................1-14
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-15
Seatbelts....................1-8
Seat belts with pretensioners........1-47
Seatbeltwarninglight............2-19
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-13

Smallchildren.................1-16
Three-pointtype...............1-11
Seat(s) , Seats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-47
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System) , EV system start.....2-38
Servicing climate control............4-15
Shifting......................5-11
Electric shift control system.........5-11
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats.......................1-13
Soft bottle holders................2-52
Solar cell module.................7-3
Speedometer...................2-6
Starting......................5-11
Before starting system............5-10
Jump starting..................6-9
Precautions when starting and driving....5-2
Push starting.................6-12
Status light, Front passenger air bag......1-42
Steering .....................2-46
Heated steering wheel............2-46
Power steering system............5-19
Tilting steering column............3-20
Stoppingthevehicle ...............6-5
Storage......................2-51
Stowing golf bags................2-55
Sun visors....................3-20Supplemental air bag warning labels......1-48
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-48, 2-19
Supplemental restraint system.........1-35
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.....................1-35
Switch ......................2-43
Autolight switch...............2-43
ChargetimerOFFswitch..........2-50
ECO switch..................2-47
Fog light switch................2-45
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2
Headlight switch...............2-43
Power door lock switch............3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-42
Turnsignalswitch ..............2-45
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-49
T
Telematics overview...............9-15
Temperature....................2-7
Li-ion battery temperature gauge.......2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
traction motor start...............2-38
Tilt steering column...............3-20
Tire........................2-17Low tire pressure warning light.......2-17
Tires........................6-3
Flat tire.....................6-3
Low tire pressure warning system......5-2
Tire and Loading information label . . .8-27, 9-9
Tirechains ..................8-31
Tire dressing..................7-4
Tirepressure.................8-28
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)..................5-2,6-3
Tire rotation..................8-32
Types of tires.................8-30
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-14
Wheels and tires...............8-26
Wheel/tire size.................9-6
Tools.......................6-12
Top........................1-21
Tether strap child restraints.........1-21
Towing......................9-13
Flattowing ..................9-13
Towing a trailer................9-13
Tow truck towing...............6-13
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system.....5-2
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system......6-3
Traction motor...................9-8
Traction motor serial number.........9-8
Trailer towing...................9-13
Transceiver, HomeLink® Universal.......2-59