WARNING
Steering Assist is not a system for
hands-free driving. Always keep your
hands on the steering wheel and drive
your vehicle safely. Failure to do so
could cause a collision resulting in se-
rious personal injury or death.
NOTE:
If the driver lightly touches (instead of
firmly grips) the steering wheel, the
steering torque sensor may not detect
the driver’s hand(s) on the wheel and a
sequence of warnings may occur.
When the driver holds and operates
the steering wheel again, the warn-
ings turn off.
Steering Assist limitations
WARNING
• In the following situations, the cam- era may not detect lane markers
correctly or may detect lane mark-
ers incorrectly and the Steering As-
sist may not operate properly:
– When driving on roads wherethere are multiple parallel lane
markers, lane markers that are
faded or not painted clearly, non-
standard lane markers, or lane
markers covered with water, dirt,
snow, etc.
– When driving on roads with dis- continued lane markers
– When driving on roads with a wid- ening or narrowing lane width
– When driving on roads where there are multiple lanes or unclear
lane markers due to road con-
struction
– When driving on roads where there are sharply contrasting ob-
jects, such as shadows, snow,
water, wheel ruts, seams, or lines
remaining af ter road repairs (the Steering Assist could detect these
items as lane markers)
– When driving on roads where the traveling lane merges or sepa-
rates
• Do not use the Steering Assist under the following conditions because
the system may not properly detect
lane markers. Doing so could cause a
loss of vehicle control and result in
an accident.
– During bad weather (rain, fog,snow, dust, etc.)
– When rain, snow, sand, etc., is thrown up by the wheels of other
vehicles
– When dirt, oil, ice, snow, water, or another object adheres to the
camera unit
– When the lens of the camera unit is foggy
– When strong light (for example, sunlight or high beams from on-
coming vehicles) shines on the
camera
– When the headlights are not bright due to dirt on the lens or
the headlights are off in tunnels or
in darkness
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• Do not use a wax containing any abra-sives, cutting compounds or cleaners that
may damage the vehicle finish.
Machine compound or aggressive polish-
ing on a base coat/clear coat paint finish
may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.
REMOVING SPOTS
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible
from the paint surface to avoid lasting
damage or staining. Special cleaning prod-
ucts are available at a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer or any automotive accessory
stores.
UNDERBODY
In areas where road salt is used in winter,
the underbody must be cleaned regularly.
This will prevent dirt and salt from building
up and causing the acceleration of corro-
sion on the underbody and suspension.
Before the winter period and again in the
spring, the underseal must be checked
and, if necessary, re-treated.
GLASS
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and
dust film from the glass surfaces. It is nor-
mal for glass to become coated with a film
af ter the vehicle is parked in the hot sun.
Glass cleaner and a sof t cloth will easily
remove this film.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inside of the win-
dows, do not use sharp-edged tools,
abrasive cleaners or chlorine-based
disinfectant cleaners. They could dam-
age the electrical conductors, radio
antenna elements or rear window de-
froster elements.
WHEELS
Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
• Clean the inner side of the wheels when the wheel is changed or the underside of
the vehicle is washed.
• Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or corrosion. Such damage may cause loss
of pressure or poor seal at the tire bead. • NISSAN recommends that the road
wheels be waxed to protect against road
salt in areas where it is used during winter.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaners when
washing the wheels.
Aluminum alloy wheels (if so
equipped)
Wash regularly with a sponge dampened in a
mild soap solution, especially during winter
months in areas where road salt is used. Salt
could discolor the wheels if not removed.
CAUTION
Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:
• Do not use a cleaner that uses strong acid or alkali contents to
clean the wheels.
• Do not apply wheel cleaners to the wheels when they are hot. The wheel
temperature should be the same as
ambient temperature.
• Rinse the wheel to completely re- move the cleaner within 15 minutes
af ter the cleaner is applied.
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CHROME PARTS
Clean chrome parts regularly with a non-
abrasive chrome polish to maintain the fin-
ish.
TIRE DRESSING
NISSAN does not recommend the use of
tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a
coating to the tires to help reduce discolor-
ation of the rubber. If a tire dressing is ap-
plied to the tires, it may react with the coat-
ing and form a compound. This compound
may come off the tire while driving and
stain the vehicle paint.
If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the
following precautions:
• Use a water-based tire dressing. The coat-ing on the tire dissolves more easily with
an oil-based tire dressing.
• Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help prevent it from entering the tire tread/
grooves (where it would be difficult to
remove). • Wipe off excess tire dressing using a dry
towel. Make sure the tire dressing is
completely removed from the tire
tread/grooves.
•
Allow the tire dressing to dry as recom-
mended by the tire dressing manufacturer.
Occasionally remove loose dust from the
interior trim, plastic parts and seats using
a vacuum cleaner or sof t bristled brush.
Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces (if so
equipped) with a clean, sof t cloth damp-
ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean
with a dry sof t cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in
order to maintain the appearance of the
leather (if so equipped).
Before using any fabric protector, read the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Some
fabric protectors contain chemicals that
may stain or bleach the seat material.
Use a cloth dampened only with water to
clean the meter and gauge lens.
WARNING
Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can
damage the seat or occupant classifi-
cation sensor (weight sensor). This can
also affect the operation of the air bag
system and result in serious personal
injury.
CLEANING INTERIOR
7-4Appearance and care
CAUTION
• Never use benzine, thinner, or any similar material.
• Small dirt particles can be abrasive and damaging to the leather sur-
faces (if so equipped) and should be
removed promptly. Do not use
saddle soap, car waxes, polishes,
oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents or ammonia-based cleaners
as they may damage the leather’s
natural finish.
• Never use fabric protectors unless recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on meter or gauge lens covers. It
may damage the lens cover.
AIR FRESHENERS
Most air fresheners use a solvent that
could affect the vehicle interior. If you use
an air freshener, take the following precau-
tions:
• Hanging-type air fresheners can cause
permanent discoloration when they con-
tact vehicle interior surfaces. Place the air
freshener in a location that allows it to
hang free and not contact an interior
surface.
• Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip on the vents. These products can cause im-
mediate damage and discoloration when
spilled on interior surfaces.
Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions before using air fresheners.
FLOOR MATS (IF SO EQUIPPED)
WARNING
To avoid potential pedal interference
that may result in a collision, injury or
death:
• NEVER place a floor mat on top of another floor mat in the driver front
position or install them upside down
or backwards.
• Use only Genuine NISSAN floor mats, or equivalent floor mats, that are
specifically designed for use in your
vehicle model and model year.
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Extended storage switch
If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, remove the extended storage switch
and check for an open fuse.
NOTE:
The extended storage switch is used
for long term vehicle storage. Even if
the extended storage switch is broken
it is not necessary to replace it. Re-
place only the open fuse in the switch
with a new one.
How to replace the extended storage
switch:
1. To remove the extended storage switch,be sure the power switch is in the OFF
position.
2. Be sure the headlight switch is in the OFF position.
3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. Pinch the locking tabs
1and2found
on each side of the storage switch.
5. Pull the storage switch straight out from the fuse box
3.
CAUTION
• Be careful not to allow children to swallow the battery and removed
parts.
• An improperly disposed battery can harm the environment. Always con-
firm 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 re-
placed. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type.
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® BATTERY
REPLACEMENT
8-22Maintenance and do-it yourself
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
that is described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself ” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Cooling system
coolant With reservoir 5.3 L 5-5/8 qt 4-5/8 qt • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Reservoir 0.5 L 1/2 qt 1/2 qt
Reduction gear fluid 1.4 L 1-1/2 qt 1-1/4 qt• Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
• Using reduction gear fluid other than Genuine
NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in
driveability and reduction gear durability, and may
damage the reduction gear, which is not covered
by the NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Brake fluid Refill to the proper level according
to the instructions in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself ” section. • Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid* or
equivalent DOT 3
*: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN certi-
fied LEAF dealer.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner
specification label” in this section.
Air conditioning system lubricants ———• With heater pump use NISSAN A/C System Oil
ND-OIL11 or equivalent.
• Without heater pump use NISSAN A/C System Oil AE10 or equivalent.
Windshield washer fluid (US) 2.5 L 5/8 gal 1/2 gal• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate
Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid or equivalent
Windshield washer fluid (Canada) 4.5 L 1–1/4 gal 1 gal• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate
Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid or equivalent
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
9-2Technical and consumer information
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioning system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant, HFC-134a (R-134a), and the
compressor oil, ND-OIL11 (with heater
pump), AE10 (without heater pump) or
the equivalent.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
will cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and will require
the replacement of all air conditioner
system components. The refrigerant, HFC-134a (R-134a), in your
NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s
ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does
not affect the earth’s atmosphere, certain
governmental regulations require the re-
covery and recycling of any refrigerant dur-
ing automotive air conditioning system
service. A NISSAN certified LEAF dealer has
the trained technicians and equipment
needed to recover and recycle your air con-
ditioning system refrigerant.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer when servicing your
air conditioning system.
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Loading information (Refer to vehicle loading
information)...................9-10
Lock...................3-4, 3-6, 3-18
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-21
Low tire pressure warning system ......5-4
Low tire pressure warning system (Refer to
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)) . .5-4
M
Maintenance . .1-18, 2-42, 8-2, 8-3, 8-4, 8-5, 8-12
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Maintenance requirements ..........8-2
Map lights ....................2-74
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) . . .3-3
Mirror ................3-24, 3-25, 3-26
Motor ....................5-14, 9-5
Motor compartment ..............8-7
Motor serial number ..............9-8
Moving Object Detection (MOD) .......4-26
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system . .3-6, 3-8, 3-10
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System...................2-49, 5-13
NissanConnect® Manual (for Leaf ) ......4-3
Normal charge ................CH-10
O
Occasional charge ..............CH-10
Odometer .....................2-7
Off-roadrecovery................5-8
Oil..........................9-2
Opening rear hatch ...............3-11
Outside air temperature ............2-13
Outside mirrors .................3-26
Outside vehicle ..................8-3
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ...................9-20
P
Panic alarm ...................3-15
Parking ...............5-19, 5-20, 5-144
Parking brake ..................5-19
Parking brake break-in ............5-148
Parking on hills ................5-144
Parking the vehicle ..............EV-21
Power................2-70, 3-4, 5-146
Power door lock .................3-4
Power door lock switch .............3-5
Power economy ................5-142
Power meter ...................2-9
Power Meter ...................2-9
Power outlet ..................2-65
Power steering system ...........5-146
Power switch ................5-9, 5-11 Power windows
.................2-70
Precautions. . .EV-9, EV-10, CH-2, 1-11, 1-21, 1-43, 5-4, 5-54, 5-146, 8-5
Precautions on charging ...........CH-2
Precautions on child restraints ........1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage ........1-11
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ......................1-43
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-4
Pregnant women ................1-13
ProPILOT Assist .................5-80
Public charge .................CH-10
Pulling up the wiper arm ...........8-15
Push starting ..................6-14Q
Quick charge.............CH-35, CH-38
R
Rapid air pressure loss .............5-8
Rear center seat belt ..............1-16
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA)........5-46
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door
lock .........................3-6
Rear hatch ....................3-18
Rear hatch lock .................3-18
Rearseats.....................1-6
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