ad blue 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
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Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(Blue) should occur every
75,000 miles (120,000 km) or
5 years whichever comes first.
NOTE: Mixing any other type of cool-
ant or the use of non-distilled water
will reduce the recommended service
interval of the coolant.
Chassis and Body
Maintenance:
Brake Lines and Cables
Visually inspect for proper installa-
tion. Check for chafing, cracks, dete-
rioration, and signs of leaking. Re-
place any deteriorated or damaged
parts immediately.
Brake Pads & Rotors
Check for wear, deterioration and
fluid leaks. Replace any deteriorated
or damaged parts immediately.In-Cabin Microfilter
Replace at specified intervals. When
driving for prolonged periods in dusty
conditions, replace the filter more fre-
quently.
Steering Gear and Linkage, Axle
and Suspension Parts, Drive
Shaft Boots
Check for damage, looseness, and
leakage of oil or grease. Under severe
driving conditions, inspect more fre-
quently.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
7,500 miles according to the instruc-
tions in the Owner’s Manual. When
rotating tires, check for damage and
uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
Reduction Gear Oil
Visually inspect for signs of leakage at
specified intervals.Off-Road Maintenance
Check the following items frequently
whenever you drive off-road through
deep sand, mud or water:
●Brake pads and rotors
●Brake lines and hoses
●Reduction gear oil
●Steering linkage
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