battery NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Service And Maintenance Guide

The following descriptions are pro-
vided to give you a better understand-
ing of the scheduled maintenance
items that should be regularly
checked or replaced. The mainte-
nance log indicates at which
mileage/time intervals each item re-
quires service.
In addition to scheduled mainte-
nance, your Nissan requires that
some items be checked during nor-
mal day-to-day operation. You can
find these items listed under “General
Maintenance” in Chapter 8 of your
Owner’s Manual.
Items marked with“*”are recom-
mended by Nissan for reliable electric
vehicle operation. You are not re-
quired to perform maintenance on
these items in order to maintain the
warranties which come with your
Nissan. Other maintenance items and
intervals are required.
When applicable, additional informa-
tion can be found in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section in Chapter
8 of your Owner’s Manual.
NOTE: Nissan North America does
not advocate the use of non-OEM
approved aftermarket flushing sys-
tems and strongly advises against
performing these services on a
Nissan product. Many of the aftermar-
ket flushing systems use non-OEM
approved chemicals or solvents, the
use of which has not been validated
by Nissan North America.
For recommended lubricants, fluids,
grease, and refrigerant, refer to
Chapter 9 in your Owner’s Manual.
EV System
Charging Port*
Check the charging port for any signs
of contamination, dust, sand, etc.
Charging Port Sealing Cap*
Use only compressed air with proper
eye protection to clean any contami-
nation from the sealing cap.
EV Battery Usage Report
To maximize the life of your Li-ion bat-
tery, have the EV Battery Usage Re-
port generated and reviewed with
you. Review of the EV Battery Usage
Report is required as a condition of
EV battery warranty. Refer to your
2013 LEAF warranty information
booklet for details. Both the 12 month
and 24 month inspections will be per-
formed by your Nissan LEAF certified
dealer at no cost to the vehicle owner.
Coolant
Replace coolant at the interval speci-
fied below. When adding or replacing
coolant, be sure to use only Genuine
Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(Blue) or equivalent with the proper
mixture. (Refer to the Owner’s Manual
to determine the proper mixture for
your area.) The recommended ser-
vice interval of the factory-fill coolant
is 125,000 miles (200,000 km) or
15 years, whichever comes first. Sub-
sequent replacement of Genuine
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
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SCHEDULE 1 (MORE SEVERE)
❑Replace brake fluid❑Replace in-cabin microfilter❑Rotate tires❑Inspect the following:__Axle & suspension parts__Brake lines & cables__Brake pads & rotors__Charging port__Drive shaft boots__<EV Battery Usage Report>1
__Front suspension ball joints__Reduction gear oil__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball jointsSCHEDULE 2 (LESS SEVERE)
❑Replace in-cabin microfilter❑Rotate tires❑Inspect the following:__Brake lines & cables__Brake pads & rotors__Charging port__Drive shaft boots__<EV Battery Usage Report>1
__Reduction gear oil
<This check must be performed based solely on the number of service months, not mileage>
❑
For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your par-
ticipating Nissan LEAF certified dealer. See page 12 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 Review of the EV Battery Usage Report is required as a condition of EV battery warranty. Refer to your 2013 LEAF warranty information booklet for details. Both the 12 month and 24 month inspections will be performed by your Nissan LEAF certified dealer at no cost to the vehicle owner.
15,000 MILES OR 12 MONTHS
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE 1 AND 2 MAINTENANCE
❑Replace brake fluid
❑Replace in-cabin microfilter
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect the following:__Axle & suspension parts__Brake lines & cables__Brake pads & rotors__Charging port__Charging port sealing cap__Drive shaft boots__<EV Battery Usage Report>1
__Front suspension ball joints__Reduction gear oil__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball joints
<This check must be performed based solely on the number of service months, not mileage>
❑For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your partici -
pating Nissan LEAF certified dealer. See page 12 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 Review of the EV Battery Usage Report is required as a condition of EV battery warranty. Refer to your 2013 LEAF warranty information booklet for details. Both the 12 month and 24 month inspections will be performed by your Nissan LEAF certified dealer at no cost to the vehicle owner.
30,000 MILES OR 24 MONTHS
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE 1 (MORE SEVERE)
❑Replace brake fluid❑Replace in-cabin microfilter❑Rotate tires❑Inspect the following:__Axle & suspension parts__Brake lines & cables__Brake pads & rotors__Charging port__Drive shaft boots__<EV Battery Usage Report>1
__Front suspension ball joints__Reduction gear oil__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball jointsSCHEDULE 2 (LESS SEVERE)
❑Replace in-cabin microfilter❑Rotate tires❑Inspect the following:__Brake lines & cables__Brake pads & rotors__Charging port__Drive shaft boots__<EV Battery Usage Report>1
__Reduction gear oil
<This check must be performed based solely on the number of service months, not mileage>
❑
For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your par-
ticipating Nissan LEAF certified dealer. See page 12 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 Review of the EV Battery Usage Report is required as a condition of EV battery warranty. Refer to your 2013 LEAF warranty information booklet for details.
45,000 MILES OR 36 MONTHS
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE 1 AND 2 MAINTENANCE
❑Replace brake fluid
❑Replace in-cabin microfilter
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect the following:__Axle & suspension parts__Brake lines & cables__Brake pads & rotors__Charging port__Charging port sealing cap__Drive shaft boots__<EV Battery Usage Report>1
__Front suspension ball joints__Reduction gear oil__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball joints
<This check must be performed based solely on the number of service months, not mileage>
❑For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your par-
ticipating Nissan LEAF certified dealer. See page 12 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 Review of the EV Battery Usage Report is required as a condition of EV battery warranty. Refer to your 2013 LEAF warranty information booklet for details.
60,000 MILES OR 48 MONTHS
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE 1 (MORE SEVERE)
❑Replace brake fluid❑Replace in-cabin microfilter❑Rotate tires❑Inspect the following:__Axle & suspension parts__Brake lines & cables__Brake pads & rotors__Charging port__Drive shaft boots__<EV Battery Usage Report>1
__Front suspension ball joints__Reduction gear oil__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball jointsSCHEDULE 2 (LESS SEVERE)
❑Replace in-cabin microfilter❑Rotate tires❑Inspect the following:__Brake lines & cables__Brake pads & rotors__Charging port__Drive shaft boots__<EV Battery Usage Report>1
__Reduction gear oil
<This check must be performed based solely on the number of service months, not mileage>
❑
For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your par-
ticipating Nissan LEAF certified dealer. See page 12 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 Review of the EV Battery Usage Report is required as a condition of EV battery warranty. Refer to your 2013 LEAF warranty information booklet for details.
75,000 MILES OR 60 MONTHS
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE 1 AND 2 MAINTENANCE
❑Replace brake fluid
❑Replace in-cabin microfilter
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect the following:__Axle & suspension parts__Brake lines & cables__Brake pads & rotors__Charging port__Charging port sealing cap__Drive shaft boots__<EV Battery Usage Report>1
__Front suspension ball joints__Reduction gear oil__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball joints
<This check must be performed based solely on the number of service months, not mileage>
❑For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your par-
ticipating Nissan LEAF certified dealer. See page 12 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 Review of the EV Battery Usage Report is required as a condition of EV battery warranty. Refer to your 2013 LEAF warranty information booklet for details.
90,000 MILES OR 72 MONTHS
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE 1 (MORE SEVERE)
❑Replace brake fluid❑Replace in-cabin microfilter❑Rotate tires❑Inspect the following:__Axle & suspension parts__Brake lines & cables__Brake pads & rotors__Charging port__Drive shaft boots__<EV Battery Usage Report>1
__Front suspension ball joints__Reduction gear oil__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball jointsSCHEDULE 2 (LESS SEVERE)
❑Replace in-cabin microfilter❑Rotate tires❑Inspect the following:__Brake lines & cables__Brake pads & rotors__Charging port__Drive shaft boots__<EV Battery Usage Report>1
__Reduction gear oil
<This check must be performed based solely on the number of service months, not mileage>
❑
For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your par-
ticipating Nissan LEAF certified dealer. See page 12 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 Review of the EV Battery Usage Report is required as a condition of EV battery warranty. Refer to your 2013 LEAF warranty information booklet for details.
105,000 MILES OR 84 MONTHS
30
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE 1 AND 2 MAINTENANCE
❑Replace brake fluid❑Replace in-cabin microfilter❑Rotate tires❑Inspect the following:__Axle & suspension parts__Brake lines & cables__Brake pads & rotors__Charging port__Charging port sealing cap__Drive shaft boots__<EV Battery Usage Report>1
__Front suspension ball joints__Reduction gear oil__Steering gear and linkage__Steering linkage ball joints
<This check must be performed based solely on the number of service months, not mileage>
NOTE: Please refer to page 9 for Coolant maintenance information.
❑For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your par-
ticipating Nissan LEAF certified dealer. See page 12 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
1 Review of the EV Battery Usage Report is required as a condition of EV battery warranty. Refer to your 2013 LEAF warranty information booklet for details.
120,000 MILES OR 96 MONTHS
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

When replacing the Li-ion battery assembly or module, be
sure to record the ID in the space provided.
Please confirm the service manual for module location.
Li-ion BATTERY REPLACEMENT RECORD
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