2018 NISSAN LEAF ignition

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 electronic con-
trol units or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, check for an open fuse. NOTE:
The fuse box is located on the driver’s
side of the instrument panel.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF.
2. Remove the fuse box cover
Awith a
suitable tool. Use a cloth to avoid dam-
aging the trim.
3. Locate the fuse that needs to be re- placed.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller
B. 5. If the fuse is open
C, replace it with an
equivalent good fuse
D.
6. Push the fuse box cover to install.
If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
NOTE:
Your vehicle may not be equipped with
all fuses listed on the fuse label.
LDI3087LDI2998
8-20Do-it-yourself

Fuel containing MMT
MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manga-
nese tricarbonyl, is an octane boosting ad-
ditive. NISSAN does not recommend the
use of fuel containing MMT. Such fuel may
adversely affect vehicle performance, in-
cluding the emissions control system. Note
that while some fuel pumps label MMT
content, not all do, so you may have to
consult your gasoline retailer for more de-
tails.
Af termarket fuel additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of
any af termarket fuel additives (for ex-
ample, fuel injector cleaner, octane
booster, intake valve deposit removers,
etc.) which are sold commercially. Many of
these additives intended for gum, varnish
or deposit removal may contain active sol-
vents or similar ingredients that can be
harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can
cause persistent, heavy “spark knock.”
(“Spark knock” is a metallic rapping
noise.) If severe, this can lead to engine
damage. If you detect a persistent heavy
spark knock even when using gasoline
of the stated octane rating, or if you hear
steady spark knock while holding a
steady speed on level roads, it is recom-
mended that you have a NISSAN dealer
correct the condition. Failure to correct
the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which NISSAN is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing may result in
spark knock, af ter-run and/or overheating,
which may cause excessive fuel consump-
tion or engine damage. If any of the above
symptoms are encountered, have your ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not
a cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
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ENGINE
ModelHR16DE
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder, inline
Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.071 x 3.291 (78.0 x 83.6)
Displacement cu in (cm
3)97.51 (1,598)
Firing order 1–3–4–2
Idle speed
No adjustment is necessary.
CVT in N (Neutral) position
Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle speed)
CO%atidle
Spark plug
DILKAR6K-11
Spark plug gap (Nominal) in (mm)0.043 (1.1)
Camshaf t operation Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
SPECIFICATIONS
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You may contact Transport Canada’s
Defect Investigations and Recalls Divi-
sion toll free at 1-800-333-0510. You
may also report safety defects online
at: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-
Sec-Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-
cp.aspx?lang=eng (English speakers)
or https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-
Sec-Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-
cp.aspx?lang=fra (French speakers)
Additional information concerning
motor vehicle safety may be ob-
tained from Transport Canada’s
Road Safety Information Centre at
1-800-333-0371 or online at
www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English
speakers) or
www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere
(French speakers).
To notif y NISSAN of any safety con-
cerns please contact our Consumer
Information Centre toll free at 1-800-
387-0122.
Due to legal requirements in some states
and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may
be required to be in what is called the
“ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the ready condition can
be obtained by ordinary usage of the ve-
hicle.
If a powertrain system component is re-
paired or the battery is disconnected, the
vehicle may be reset to a “not ready” condi-
tion. Before taking the I/M test, check the
vehicle’s inspection/maintenance test
readiness condition. Place the ignition
switch in the ON position without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink af ter 20 seconds, the I/M test condi-
tion is “ready”. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready con-
dition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data
that will assist in understanding how a ve-
hicle’s systems performed. The EDR is de-
signed to record data related to vehicle dy-
namics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to re-
cord such data as:
∙ How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
∙ Whether or not the driver and passen- ger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
∙ How far (if at all) the driver was depress- ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,
∙ How fast the vehicle was traveling.
∙ Sounds are not recorded.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
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F
Flashers (See hazard
warning flasher switch) ............6-2
Flattire....................6-3,6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-5
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-9
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...................8-9
Engine coolant ...............8-4
Engine oil ...................8-5
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch................2-45
Front air bag system (See
supplemental restraint system) ......1-53
Frontseats................... .1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-51
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ....3-24
Fuel gauge ..................2-8
Fueloctanerating.............10-5
Fuel recommendation ..........10-3
Fuelefficientdrivingtips...........5-50
Fuel-filler door .................3-24
Fuel gauge ....................2-8
Fuses .......................8-18
Fusiblelinks...................8-19 G
Gauge Fuel gauge ..................2-8
Odometer ..................2-6
Speedometer ..............2-5,2-6
Tachometer .................2-7
Trip odometer .............2-5,2-6
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-51
Grocery hooks .................2-53
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®...................4-68
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-41
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-41
Headlights ...................8-23
Headrestraints ................ .1-5
Heated seat switches ............2-45
Heater Heater and air conditioner .......4-39
Heater and air conditioner
(manual) ...................4-31
Heater operation ..........4-33,4-41
Hill start assist system ............5-60
Hood ...................... .3-21
Hook Luggage hook ...............2-52
Horn.......................2-45 I
Ignition switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-9
Immobilizer system ...........2-36,5-13
Important vehicle information label . . . .10-11
In-cabinmicrofilter ..............8-15
Increasing fuel economy ...........5-51
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge indicator ............5-12
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ....................2-17
Informationdisplay............. .2-21
Instrument brightness control .......2-44
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-44
Integr

ated Dynamics-control Module . . .5-59
Intelligent Around View Monitor ......4-15
Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB) ........5-59
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-8
Mechanical key ...............3-3
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-12
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-16
Warning signals ..............3-16
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) ........5-59
Interiorlight...................2-61
iPod®Player ..................4-56
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-23
J
Jumpstarting...............6-9,8-12
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