2018 NISSAN LEAF battery charge

∙ Keep the battery surface clean and dry.Clean the battery with a solution of bak-
ing soda and water.
∙ Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened.
∙ If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer, disconnect the nega-
tive (-) battery terminal cable to prevent
discharge.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as: 1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.WARNING
∙ Do not expose the battery to flames, an electrical spark or a cigarette. Hy-
drogen gas generated by the battery
is explosive. Explosive gases can
cause blindness or injury. Do not allow
battery fluid to contact your skin,
eyes, fabrics or painted surfaces. Sul-
furic acid can cause blindness or in-
jury. Af ter touching a battery or bat-
tery cap, do not touch or rub your
eyes. Thoroughly wash your hands. If
the acid contacts your eyes, skin or
clothing, immediately flush with wa-
ter for at least 15 minutes and seek
medical attention.
∙ Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in the battery is low. Low battery fluid
can cause a higher load on the battery
which can generate heat, reduce bat-
tery life, and in some cases lead to an
explosion.
∙ When working on or near a battery, always wear suitable eye protection
and remove all jewelry. ∙ Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands af ter
handling.
∙ Keep battery out of the reach of children.
∙ Do not tip the battery. Keep the vent caps tight and the battery level.
BATTERY
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CAUTION
∙ Do not ground accessories directly tothe battery terminal. Doing so will by-
pass the variable voltage control sys-
tem and the vehicle battery may not
charge completely.
∙ Use electrical accessories with the en- gine running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
Your vehicle is equipped with a variable
voltage control system
A. This system
measures the amount of electrical dis-
charge from the battery and controls volt-
age generated by the generator. The current sensor is located near the bat-
tery along the negative battery cable. If you
add electrical accessories to your vehicle,
be sure to ground them to a suitable body
ground such as the frame or engine block
area.
1. Automatic tensioner pulley
2. Generator pulley
3. Water pump pulley
4. Air conditioner compressor pulley
5. Crankshaf t pulley
WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF or LOCK position before servic-
ing drive belt. The engine could rotate
unexpectedly.
LDI3246LDI3028
VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL
SYSTEM
DRIVE BELT
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Seats:Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to
ensure they operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints/headrests
move up and down smoothly and the locks
(if so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjusters and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check
that the wipers and washer operate prop-
erly and that the wipers do not streak.Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell.
The fluid should be at the bottom of the
filler opening. Vehicles operated in high
temperatures or under severe conditions
require frequent checks of the battery fluid
level.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health. Brake fluid level*:
Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MIN and MAX lines
on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belt*: Make sure the drive belt
is not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level af ter
parking the vehicle on a level surface with
the engine off. Wait more than 15 minutes
for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no
loose supports, cracks or holes. If the
sound of the exhaust seems unusual or
there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immedi-
ately have the exhaust system inspected. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon mon-
oxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for
fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks af ter the
vehicle has been parked for a while. Water
dripping from the air conditioner af ter use
is normal. If you should notice any leaks or if
fuel fumes are evident, check for the cause
and have it corrected immediately.
9-4Maintenance and schedules

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
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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
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Towing4-wheel drive models ...........6-13
Flattowing.................10-17
Trailertowing ...............10-17
Towingatrailer................10-17
Towingyourvehicle..............6-12
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-15
Travel (See registering a vehicle in
another country) ...............10-10
Trip odometer ...............2-5,2-6
Trunklight....................2-63
Turn signal switch ...............2-44
U
Uniform tire quality grading .........10-17
USB/iPod® Charging Ports .........4-64
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port
(models without Navigation System) . . .4-53
V
Vanitymirror..................3-27
Variable voltage control system ......8-13
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFFswitch...................2-47
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . .5-56
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . .5-56
Vehicle identification .............10-10 Vehicle identification number (VIN)
. . . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ......2-36,5-13
VehicleInformationDisplay.........2-21
Vehicle loading information ........10-13
Vehiclerecovery................6-13
Vehicle security system ...........2-34
Vehicle security system (NISSAN
Anti-Thef t System), engine start . . .2-35, 5-12
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start . .2-36, 5-13
Vents.......................4-30
Visors ......................3-26
Voice Prompt Interrupt ............4-71
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-63, 2-17
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-11
Battery charge warning light ......2-12
Brakewarninglight ............2-11
Door open warning light .........2-13
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-13
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Lowfuelwarninglight ....2-13,2-15,2-31
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid
warninglight................2-15
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-53
Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-13, 2-16 Supplemental air bag
warninglight.............1-63, 2-17
Vehicle security system
.........2-34
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders .............2-17
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-63
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................2-17
Audible reminders .............2-17
Indicatorlights...............2-17
Warninglights................2-17
Warninglights..................2-17
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ............0-9,2-10
Warningsystemsswitch...........2-46
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-39
Weights (See dimensions and
weights).....................10-9
Wheels and tires .............8-27,10-9
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in
another country ...............10-10
Windows ....................2-58 Locking passengers' windows .....2-59
Powerrearwindows...........2-59
Powerwindows..............2-58
Rearpowerwindows...........2-59
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-10
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-16
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-39
Wiper blades ................8-16
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-37
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