2015 NISSAN LEAF Owners Manual

Wiper rise-up function:
To pull up the wiper arm, pull the lever
1within 1
minute after the power switch is turned off. The
wiper operation stops in mid-operation and wiper
arm can be pulled up.
To lower the wiper arm, place the wiper arm in the
down position and then push the lever
2up
once after the power switch is turned on.
CAUTION
Do not operate the windshield wiper
while arm is pulled up. The wiper arm or
hood may be damaged.
Replacing
1. Push the release tabA, and move the wiper
blade down the wiper arm
1while pushing
the release tab to remove.
2. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until a click sounds.
3. Rotate the wiper blade so that the dimple is in the groove.
CAUTION
• After wiper blade replacement, return the wiper arm to its original position;
otherwise it may be damaged when
the hood is opened.
• Make sure the wiper blades contact the glass; otherwise the arm may be
damaged from wind pressure.
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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.
BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a brake pad requires replacement, it will
make a high pitched scraping sound when the
vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will first
occur only when the brake pedal is depressed.
After more wear of the brake pad, the sound will
always be heard even if the brake pedal is not
depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as
possible if the wear warning sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
sional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may
be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
moderate stops is normal and does not affect the
function or performance of the brake system.
REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADE BRAKES
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Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.For additional information, see the
maintenance log section of your NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide.
MOTOR COMPARTMENT
WARNING
• Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high-voltage parts and
cables, as well as their connectors.
High-voltage cables are colored or-
ange. Touching, disassembling, re-
moving or replacing those parts and
cables can cause severe burns or elec-
tric shock that may result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Confirm that the power switch and the head- light switch are turned off.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the fuse/fusible link holder cover by pushing the tab and lifting the cover from the
right side, and then the left side.
FUSES
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4. Locate the fuse that needs to be replaced.
5. Remove the fuse using the fuse puller locatedin the passenger compartment fuse box.
6. If the fuse is open
A, replace it with a new
fuse
B.
7. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked, and if necessary, repaired by
a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
Fusible links
If any electrical equipment does not operate and
the fuses are in good condition, check the fusible
links in the holders
1,2and3. If any of these
fusible links are melted, replace only with genuine
NISSAN parts. For checking and replacing the fusible links in the
holders
1,2and3, contact a NISSAN certi-
fied LEAF dealer.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Make sure that the power switch and the headlight switch are turned off. 2. Insert a screwdriver wrapped with the cloth
Cinto the slit1.
Use a cloth
Cto protect the fuse box cover.
3. Then pull to remove the fuse box cover
2.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller
3. 5. If the fuse is open
A, replace it with a new
fuse
B.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked, and if necessary repaired,
by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
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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 electricterminals 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 the side faces the bottom
of the case.
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
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4. Align the tips of the upper and lower parts1,
and then push them together
2until it is
securely closed.
5. Operate the buttons to check that it is func- tioning properly.
See a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer if you need
any assistance for replacement. FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s) . Opera-
tion is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the
device.
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1. Front parking light
2. Headlight (low-beam)
3. Front turn signal light
4. Map light
5. Ceiling light
6. Front fog light (if so equipped)
7. Headlight (high-beam)
8. High-mounted stop light
9. Rear combination light (stop/tail/turn signal/back-up light/rear side marker)
10. License plate light
11. Cargo light
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
temperature difference between the inside and
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not
a malfunction. If large drops of water collect
inside the lens, contact a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer.
LIGHTS
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