cooling system NISSAN LEAF 2016 1.G User Guide

The cooling system is filled at the factory with a
pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and 50% wa-
ter to provide year-round antifreeze and coolant
protection. The antifreeze solution contains rust
and corrosion inhibitors. Additional cooling sys-
tem additives are not necessary.
WARNING
• Never remove the coolant tank cap when the motor compartment is hot.
Wait until the motor compartment cool
down.
• The coolant tank is equipped with a special type coolant tank cap. To pre-
vent damage to the motor compart-
ment, use only a Genuine NISSAN
coolant tank cap.
CAUTION
• Never use any additives in the coolant such as radiator sealer in the cooling
system. This may cause damage to
electrical equipment such as the motor
and inverter. • When adding or replacing coolant, be
sure to use only a Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-
diluted to provide antifreeze protec-
tion to −34°F (−37°C) . If additional
freeze protection is needed due to the
weather conditions where you operate
your vehicle, add Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
concentrate following the directions
on the container. If and equivalent
coolant other than Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is
used, follow the coolant manufacture’s
instructions to maintain minimum an-
tifreeze protection to −34°F (−37°C) .
The use of other types of coolant solu-
tions other than Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent may damage the cooling
system. • The life expectancy of the factory-fill
coolant is 125,000 miles (200,000 km)
or 15 years. Mixing any other type of
coolant other than Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) ,
including Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (green) , or the use
of non-distilled water will reduce the
life expectancy of the factory-filled
coolant. Refer to the NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide for more de-
tails.
COOLING SYSTEM
8-8Maintenance and do-it yourself

CHECKING COOLANT LEVEL
Check the coolant levelin the reservoir when
the high-voltage parts are cold. If the coolant
level is below the MIN level
B, open the reservoir
cap and add coolant up to the MAX level
A.If
the reservoir is empty, check the coolant level in
the coolant reservoir when the high-voltage
parts are cold. If there is insufficient coolant in
the coolant reservoir, fill the coolant reservoir with
coolant up to the reservoir cap opening and also
add it to the reservoir up to the MAX level
A.
Tighten the cap securely after adding coolant. For additional information on the location of the
engine coolant reservoir, refer to “Motor com-
partment check locations” in this section.
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN cer-
tified LEAF dealer.
CHANGING COOLANT
Major cooling system repairs should be per-
formed by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. The
service procedures can be found in the appropri-
ate NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance.
WARNING
• To avoid the danger of being scalded, never change the coolant when the
motor compartment is hot.
• Never remove the coolant reservoir cap when the motor compartment is
hot. Serious burns could be caused by
high-pressure fluid escaping from the
radiator. • Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
• Keep coolant out of reach of children and pets.
Coolant must be disposed of properly. Check
your local regulations.
Maintenance and do-it yourself8-9

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.
Capacity (approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Cooling system
With reservoir 5-5/8 qt 4-5/8 qt 5.3 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (blue) or equivalent
• Use Genuine NISSAN Coolant or equivalent in its qual- ity, in order to avoid possible aluminium corrosion within
the cooling system caused by the use of non-geunine
coolant. Note that any repairs for the incidents within
the cooling system while using non-genuine coolant
may not be covered by the warranty even if such inci-
dents occurred during the warranty period.
Reservoir 1/2 qt 1/2 qt 0.5 L
Reduction gear fluid 1-1/2 qt 1-1/4 qt 1.4 L• 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 New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Brake fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid (Avail-
able in mainland US through a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer) or equivalent DOT 3
• Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
9-2Technical and consumer information

Top tether strap................1-22
Childsafety....................1-16
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ...........8-18
Cleaning exterior and interior ........7-2,7-4
Climatecontrol..................4-38 Climate control service ............4-38
Climate control system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .........4-38
Climate control system .............4-22
Climate control operation ..........4-22
Climate Ctrl. Timer ................4-29
Clock.......................2-11
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System) ......................4-47
Cold weather driving ...............5-25
Consolebox...................2-53
Coolant.......................8-9 Changingcoolant ...............8-9
Checkingcoolantlevel.............8-9
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities ....................9-2
Cooling system ..................8-8
Corrosionprotection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-16
Cupholders...................2-51D
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch .................2-41
Dimensionsandweights.............9-6
Display, vehicle information ...........2-22
Doors ........................3-4
Driving ......................5-25
Cold weather driving .............5-25
Driving vehicle ................5-12
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving range ....................2-8
Driving vehicle ..................5-12
E
ECO .......................2-47
ECO switch ..................2-47
ECOindicator..................2-10
Efficient use of your vehicle ..........EV-23
Emergency charge ..............CH-11
Emergency EV (Electric Vehicle) shut off . .5-10, 6-3
Emergency shutoff system ...........EV-9
Emission control information label ........9-9
EV Characteristics ...............EV-9
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...........9-18
EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) . .CH-11
EV system....................EV-2
EV unique information .............EV-25
F
Flashers (Refer to hazard warning flasher
switch).......................6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Flattowing....................9-14
Floormatcleaning.................7-5
Fluid ........................8-10
Brake fluid ...................8-10
coolant.....................8-8
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities ....................9-2
Reduction gear fluid .............8-10
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .....9-9
Foglightswitch .................2-45
Frontmanualseatadjustment ..........1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ....1-45
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........1-3
Fuses.......................8-17
Fusiblelinks ...................8-18
G
Garage door open, HomeLink® Universal . . .2-59 Transceiver ..................2-59
Gauge.......................2-8 Driving range ..................2-8
ECO indicator ................2-10
Li-ion battery available charge gauge .....2-9
10-2Index