2018 NISSAN LEAF brake fluid

Engine coolant*:Replace coolant at the
specified interval. When adding or replac-
ing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent with the proper mixture. (For
additional information on the proper mix-
ture for your area, refer to “Engine cooling
system” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual.)
NOTE: Mixing any other type of coolant
or the use of non-distilled water may re-
duce the recommended service interval
of the coolant.
Engine oil and oil filter: Replace engine oil
and oil filter at the specified intervals. For
recommended oil grade and viscosity refer
to “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
Fuel lines*: Check the fuel hoses, piping
and connections for leaks, looseness, or
deterioration. Tighten connections or re-
place parts as necessary.
Spark plugs: Replace at specified intervals.
Install new plugs of the type as originally
equipped.CHASSIS AND BODY
MAINTENANCE:
Brake lines and cables: Visually inspect for
proper installation. Check for chafing,
cracks, deterioration, and signs of leaking.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged
parts immediately.
Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings:
Check for wear, deterioration and fluid
leaks. Replace any deteriorated or dam-
aged parts immediately.
Exhaust system: Visually inspect the ex-
haust pipes, muffler and hangers for leaks,
cracks, deterioration, and damage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as necessary.
Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-
pension parts, drive shaf t boots: Check
for damage, looseness, and leakage of oil
or grease. Under severe driving conditions,
inspect more frequently.
Tire rotation: Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km) according to the in-
structions under “General maintenance” in
this section. When rotating tires, check for
damage and uneven wear. Replace if nec-
essary. Transmission fluid/oil:
Visually inspect for
signs of leakage at specified intervals.
If using a car-top carrier, or driving on
rough or muddy roads, replace the CVT
fluid every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or re-
quest the dealer to inspect the fluid dete-
rioration data using a CONSULT. If the dete-
rioration data is more than 210000, replace
the CVT fluid.
9-6Maintenance and schedules

CHASSIS & BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace,
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
5
(8) 6 10
(16) 12 15
(24) 18 20
(32) 24 25
(40) 30 30
(48) 36 35
(56) 42 40
(64) 48 45
(72) 54 50
(80) 60 55
(88) 66 60
(96) 72
Brake lines & cables II I II I
Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings  II I II I
Brake fluid RRR
CVT fluid See NOTE (1)II I II I
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension
parts III
Tire rotation See NOTE (2)
Drive shaf t boots  II I II I
Exhaust system III
In-cabin microfilter RRRR
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery IR RR
9-10Maintenance and schedules

MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
65
(104) 78 70
(112) 84 75
(120) 90 80
(128) 96 85
(136) 102 90
(144) 108 95
(152) 114 100
(160) 120 105
(168) 126 110
(176) 132 115
(184) 138 120
(192) 144
B ra ke li n es & ca b le s IIIIII
Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings  IIIIII
Brake fluid RRR
C VT flu id See NO TE (1 )IIIIII
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension
parts III
Tire rotation See NOTE (2)
Drive shaf t boots  IIIIII
Exhaust system III
In-cabin microfilter RRRR
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery RRRR
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance under severe driving conditions”.
(1) If using a car-top carrier or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration at NISSAN dealers every
60,000 miles (96,000 km), then change CVT fluid if necessary. And if the inspection is not performed, change (not just inspect) CVT
fluid every 60,000 miles (96,000 km).
(2) For additional information on tire rotation, refer to “General maintenance” in this section.
Maintenance and schedules9-11

The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is mainly operated under
severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be performed on the following items as shown in the table.
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
∙ Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles(8 km).
∙ Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside tempera-
tures remaining below freezing. ∙ Operating in hot weather in stop-
and-go “rush hour” traffic.
∙ Extensive idling and/or low speed driv- ing for long distance, such as police, taxi
or door-to-door delivery use. ∙ Driving in dusty conditions.
∙ Driving on rough, muddy or salt spread
roads.
∙ Using a car-top carrier.
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary.
Maintenance item Maintenance operation Maintenance interval
Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months
Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Drive shaf t boots InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Exhaust system InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE
OPERATING CONDITIONS
9-12Maintenance and schedules

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself ” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 41 L 10-7/8 gal 9 gal• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in
this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
1*: For additional
information, refer to “Engine
oil” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual. With oil filter
change 4.1 L 4-3/8 qt 3-5/8 qt • Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” is recommended.
• If the above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent motor
oil that matches the above grade and viscosity. For additional
information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations”
in this section.
• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 10W-30 conven-
tional petroleum based oil may be used and meet all specifica-
tions and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty
Without oil filter
change 3.8 L
4 qt 3-3/8 qt
Engine coolant
with reservoir 6.95 L 1-7/8 gal 1-1/2 gal• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid For additional information, refer to the
“Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual. • Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or
equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids.
Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
NS-3 may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids
other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Brake fluid Refill to the proper level according to the
instructions in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual. • Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid, available in
mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer, or equivalent DOT 3.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical and consumer information

11 Index
A
ActiveRideControl(ARC)..........5-60
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-42
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
airbagsystem)..............1-53
Air bag warning labels ............1-63
Airbagwarninglight..........1-63, 2-17
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-63, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ....4-34,4-40
Air conditioner specification label . .10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ..........10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-7
Heater and air conditioner .......4-39
Heater and air conditioner
(manual) ..................4-31
Servicing air conditioner ........4-42
Air flow charts .................4-35
Alarm system (See vehicle
security system) ...............2-34
Anchor point locations ...........1-25
Antenna ....................4-64
Antifreeze ....................5-61
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-11
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-54Audible reminders
..............2-20
Audiosystem.................4-42 AM/FMradio............4-48,4-50
AM radio operation ...........4-50
AMradioreception............4-43
Auxliliary (AUX) devices operation . . .4-52
Bluetooth® audio .............4-59
FM radio operation ............4-51
FMradioreception............4-43
iPod®Player................4-56
iPod® player operation .........4-56
Radio ....................4-42
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-63
USB Connections .............4-54
USBinterface...............4-53
Autolightswitch ...............2-42
Automatic Automatic power window switch . . .2-60
Automatic door locks .............3-6
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) ....................2 -11, 5-41
B
Battery..................5-61,8-11 Charge warning light ...........2-12
Battery replacement .............8-21
Keyfob...................8-21
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-21
Before starting the engine .........5-13
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-13
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-22Bluetooth® audio
...............4-59
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system .....................4-68
Bluetooth® connections ........4-84
Connecting procedure .........4-73
Phone indicators .............4-72
Text messaging .............4-80
Booster seats .................1-39
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-54
Brakefluid..................8-9
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-25
B
rakesystem...............5-54
Brakewarninglight............2-11
Brakewearindicators.......2-20,8-17
Parking brake operation .........5-21
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-17
Brakeassist................. .5-55
Brakefluid....................8-9
Brakes......................8-17
Brakesystem.................5-54
Break-in schedule ..............5-49
Brightness/contrast button .........4-8
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-44
Bulb check/instrument panel .......2-11
Bulb replacement ..............8-25
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2

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
11-3

K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ........8-21
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .......3-12
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........3-6
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
Systemkeys.................3-3
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-12
Emission control information label . .10-11
Engine serial number ...........10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-63
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
forCHildren)System .............1-23
Launch bar menu ................4-8
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-12
Liftgate......................3-21
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-63, 2-17
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-25
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-11
Bulb replacement .............8-25 Charge warning light
...........2-12
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-25
Foglights..................8-23
Foglightswitch..............2-45
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-41
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-41
Headlights .................8-23
Interiorlight.................2-61
Lightbulbs.................8-23
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid
warninglight................2-15
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-53
Personal lights ...............2-62
Security indicator light ..........2-19
Trunklight..................2-63
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders .............2-17
Lights ......................8-23 Maplights..................2-62
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Door locks ................3-4,3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever . . . .3-24
Power door locks ..............3-5
Lowfuelwarninglight ......2-13,2-15,2-31
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid
warninglight..................2-15
Luggage hook .................2-52
Luggage rack (see roof rack) .....2-54,2-55
Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)..................10-13 M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-17
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-13
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-12
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-18
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Maplights....................2-62
Menu button ...................4-6
Meters and gauges ...............2-4
Instrument brightness control .....2-44
Mirror Outsidemirrors..............3-28
Rearview ..................3-28
Vanitymirror................3-27
Mirrors......................3-28
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ......4-26
N
NISSAN Anti-Thef t System .......2-35,5-12
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual ......
4-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ............3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge indicator ..............5-12
11-4