2017 NISSAN LEAF warning

WARNING
• The use of tires other than those rec- ommended or the mixed use of tires of
different brands, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial) , or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling, Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system, ground clearance, body-
to-tire clearance, tire chain clearance,
speedometer calibration, headlight
aim and bumper height. Some of these
effects may lead to accidents and
could result in serious personal injury.
• If your vehicle was originally equipped with four tires that were the same size
and you are only replacing two of the
four tires, install the new tires on the
rear axle. Placing new tires on the front
axle may cause loss of vehicle control
in some driving conditions and cause
an accident and personal injury. • If the wheels are changed for any rea-
son, always replace with wheels which
have the same off-set dimension.
Wheels of a different off-set could
cause premature tire wear, degrade
vehicle handling characteristics, affect
the VDC system and/or interference
with the brake discs. Such interference
can lead to decreased braking effi-
ciency and/or early brake pad/shoe
wear. For additional information on
wheel-off set dimensions, refer to
“Wheels and tires” in the “Technical
and consumer information” section of
this manual.
• When replacing a wheel without the TPMS such as the spare tire, TPMS will
not function when a wheel is replaced,
the TPMS will not function and the low
tire pressure warning light will flash
for approximately 1 minute. The light
will remain on after 1 minute. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.
• Replacing tires with those not origi- nally specified by NISSAN could affect
the proper operation of the TPMS.
• The TPMS sensor may be damaged if it is not handled correctly. Be careful
when handling the TPMS sensor. • When replacing the TPMS sensor, the
ID registration may be required. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for ID registra-
tion.
• Do not use a valve stem cap that is not specified by NISSAN. The valve stem
cap may become stuck.
• Be sure that the valve stem caps are correctly fitted. Otherwise the valve
may be clogged up with dirt and cause
a malfunction or loss of pressure.
• Do not install a damaged or deformed wheel or tire even if it has been re-
paired. Such wheels or tires could have
structural damage and could fail with-
out warning.
• The use of retread tire is not recom- mended.
• For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Infor-
mation” (Canada) in the Warranty In-
formation Booklet.
Maintenance and do-it yourself8-35

Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling
and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get
out of balance. Therefore, they should be bal-
anced as required.
Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires, refer to
“Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or “Tire
Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty In-
formation Booklet.
Care of wheels
For additional information on care of wheels, refer
to “Cleaning exterior” in the “Appearance and
care” section of this manual.
EMERGENCY TIRE PUNCTURE
REPAIR KIT
The emergency tire puncture repair kit (Emer-
gency Tire Sealant) is supplied with the vehicle
instead of a spare tire. It can be used to tempo-
rarily repair minor tire punctures.
If possible, have the vehicle towed to a facility that
can repair or replace the flat tire. Using the emer-
gency tire puncture repair kit may cause a mal-
function of the tire pressure sensor and cause the
low tire pressure warning light to illuminate.
For additional information, refer to “Flat tire” in the
“In case of emergency” section of this manual.
8-36Maintenance and do-it yourself

3. Remove the license plate bracket1and
connect the arcs from the ovals. Mark the
point in the center of each oval. These are the
screw installation locations.
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 ve-
hicle. In a collision, 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 following terms before loading your
vehicle:
• Curb Weight (actual weight of your ve- hicle) - vehicle weight including: stan-
dard and optional equipment, fluids and
emergency tools. This weight does not
include passengers and cargo. • GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb
weight plus the combined weight of pas-
sengers and cargo.
• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - maximum 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 Rat- ing) - The maximum total weight rating of
the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and
trailer.
• Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit, To- tal load capacity - maximum total weight
limit specified of the load (passengers
and cargo) for the vehicle. This is the
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
Technical and consumer information9-9

Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “Mea-
surement of weights” in this section.
Also check tires for proper inflation pres-
sures. For additional information, refer to
the “Tire and Loading Information label” in
this section.
LOADING TIPS
• The GVW must not exceed the GVWRor GAWR as specified on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
• Do not load the front and rear axle to the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the
GVWR.
WARNING
•
Properly secure all cargo with
ropes or straps to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
•Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear GAWRs.
If you do, parts of your vehicle
can break, tire damage could oc-
cur, or it can change the way your
vehicle handles. This could result
in loss of control and cause per-
sonal injury.
•Overloading not only can
shorten the life of your vehicle
and the tire, but can cause un-
safe vehicle handling and longer
braking distances. This may
cause a premature tire failure,
which could result in a serious
accident and personal injury.
Failures caused by overloading
are not covered by the vehicle’s
warranty.
MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could affect the balance of your
vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive
to a scale and weigh the front and the rear
wheels separately to determine axle
loads. Individual axle loads should not ex-
ceed either of the Gross Axle Weight
Ratings (GAWR) . The total of the axle
loads should not exceed the Gross Ve-
hicle Weight Rating (GVWR) . These rat-
ings are given on the vehicle certification
label. If weight ratings are exceeded,
move or remove items to bring all weights
below the ratings.
9-12
Technical and consumer information

under controlled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
TEMPERATURE A, B AND C
The temperature grades A (the highest) , B, and
C, representing the tire’s resistance to the gen-
eration of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is es-
tablished for a tire that is properly in-
flated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat build-up and possible tire
failure. For USAIf you believe that your vehicle has a de-
fect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi-
tion to notifying NISSAN.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be-
come involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from http://
www.safercar.gov.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
9-14Technical and consumer information

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)........5-22
Advanced air bag system ...........1-44
Air bag system .................1-44
Advanced air bag system ..........1-44
Front passenger air bag and status light. .1-46
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ........1-52
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ........1-52
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-55
Airbagwarninglight...........1-55,2-19
Air conditioner ..................9-8
Air conditioner specification label ......9-8
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .........9-3
Alarm, How to stop alarm (refer to, 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 .......................2-14
Appearance care .................7-2
Exterior appearance care ...........7-2
Interior appearance care ...........7-4
AroundView®Monitor.............4-11
Audible reminders ...............2-22 Audio System (models without Navigation
System).....................4-42
Autolight system
................2-43
Automatic.....................3-6 Door locks ...................3-6
Automatic climate control (models with
Navigation System) ...............4-33
Automatic climate control (models without
Navigation System) ...............4-26
Avoiding collision and rollover ..........5-5
B
Battery......................8-12
12-volt battery ................8-12
Battery saver system ............2-45
Intelligent Key battery ............8-20
Li-ion battery .................EV-2
Li-ion battery temperature gauge ......2-7
Before starting system .............5-11
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System with
Navigation System ...............4-76
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system without
navigation system ................4-62
Bluetooth® streaming audio (models without
Navigation System) ...............4-59
Boosterseats..................1-35 Brake
......................5-15
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-22
Brake fluid ..................8-10
Brakes ....................8-16
Brake system ................5-21
BRAKE system warning light (yellow) . . .2-15
BRAKE warning light (red) .........2-15
BRAKE system warning light (yellow) .....2-15
BRAKE warning light (red) ...........2-15
Bulbreplacement................8-22
C
CarphoneorCBradio.............4-62
Ceiling light ...................2-59
Charge .....................2-51
Charge timer OFF switch ..........2-51
Charge connector lock switch .........2-50
Charge port lid switch .............2-50
Charging ....................3-19
Chargeportlid................3-19
Charging related indicator light .....CH-27
Chargingtimer ..............CH-21
Normalcharge ...............CH-9
Precautions on charging ..........CH-2
Quickcharge...............CH-15
Specifications .................9-4
Trickle charge ...............CH-11

Charging methods...............CH-21
Chargingrelatedindicatorlight........CH-27
Charging related remote function ......CH-26
Charging status indicator light ........CH-27
Chargingtimer.................CH-21
Charging troubleshooting guide .......CH-32
Checking .....................2-13
Checkingbulbs................2-13
Checkingcoolantlevel.............8-9
Child restraints ..................1-18
Boosterseats.................1-35
Precautions on child restraints .......1-19
Top tether strap ................1-23
Childsafety....................1-16
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ...........8-18
Cleaning exterior and interior ........7-2,7-4
Climatecontrol..................4-41 Climate control service ............4-41
Climate control system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .........4-41
Climate control system .............4-22
Climate control operation ..........4-22
Climate Ctrl. Timer ............4-29,4-36
Clock.......................2-11
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System) ......................4-51
Cold weather driving ...............5-26
Consolebox...................2-55 Coolant
.......................8-9
Changingcoolant ...............8-9
Checking coolant level .............8-9
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities ....................9-2
Cooling system ..................8-8
Corrosion protection ...............7-7
Cruisecontrol..................5-16
Cupholders...................2-52
D
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ..............2-42
Dimensionsandweights.............9-5
Display, vehicle information ...........2-23
Doors ........................3-4
Driving ......................5-26
Cold weather driving .............5-26
Driving vehicle ................5-11
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving range ....................2-8
Driving vehicle ..................5-11
E
ECO .......................2-48
ECO switch ..................2-48
ECOindicator..................2-10
Efficient use of your vehicle ..........EV-23Emergencycharge ..............CH-11
Emergency EV (Electric Vehicle)
shutoff ...................5-10,6-3
Emergency shutoff system
...........EV-9
Emission control information label ........9-7
EV Characteristics ...............EV-9
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...........9-17
EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment) ...................CH-11
EV system ....................EV-2
EV unique information .............EV-25
F
Flashers (Refer to hazard warning flasher
switch).......................6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Flattowing....................9-13
Floormatcleaning.................7-5
Fluid ........................8-10
Brake fluid ...................8-10
coolant.....................8-8
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities ....................9-2
Reduction gear fluid .............8-10
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-11
FM/AM/SAT Radio with Compact Disc (CD)
Player .......................4-50
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .....9-7
Foglightswitch .................2-46
10-2Index

Front manual seat adjustment..........1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ....1-46
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........1-3
Fuses.......................8-17
Fusiblelinks ...................8-18
G
Garage door open, HomeLink® Universal . . .2-60 Transceiver ..................2-60
Gauge.......................2-8 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.....................2-54
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlights ....................8-22
Bulb replacement ...............8-22
Headlightswitch...............2-43
Heatedseatswitch ...............2-48
Heated steering wheel switch .........2-46Highvoltageprecautions............EV-7
HillStart .....................5-25
Hill Start Assist
..................5-25
HomeLink® universal transceiver ........2-60
Hood release ...................3-17
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....................6-12
Immediate charge ...............CH-25
Immobilizer system ................2-38
Indicatorlights..................2-20
Indicators for operation .............2-24
Inside rearview mirror ..............3-23
Instrument brightness control ..........2-42
Intelligent Key system ..............3-13
Remote keyless operation ..........3-13
Interior light replacement ............8-24
Interior lights ...................2-59
iPod® player operation (models without
Navigation System) ...............4-57
ISOFIX child restraint ..............1-21
J
Jump starting...................6-10
K
Keyless entry...................3-13
With Intelligent Key system (Refer to Intelligent
Key system) ..................3-13
Keys ........................3-2 For Intelligent Key system ...........3-6
L
Labels.......................1-55
Airbagwarninglabels............1-55
Air conditioner specification label .......9-8
Emission control information label ......9-7
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . .9-7
Motor serial number ..............9-7
Tire and Loading Information Label .....8-28
Tire and Loading information label ......9-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ......9-6
LATCH system ..................1-21
License plate, Installing front license plate . . .9-8
Light .......................1-55 Airbagwarninglight.............1-55
Bulb replacement ...............8-22
Ceiling light ..................2-59
Fog light switch ................2-46
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