coolant NISSAN LEAF 2015 1.G User Guide

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 tank 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. When checking or replacement is required, we
recommend a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
servicing.
CAUTION
• Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. Do not mix with other fluids.
• 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 ve-
hicle limited warranty.
REDUCTION GEAR FLUID
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To fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the
cap and pour the window washer fluid into the
reservoir opening.
Add a washer solvent to the washer for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for the mixture ratio.
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodically.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of win-
dow washer fluid.
Recommended fluid:
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concen-
trate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
CAUTION
• Do not substitute anti-freeze coolant for window washer solution. This may
result in damage to the paint.
• Do not fill the window washer reservoir tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank. • Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommended levels before pouring the
fluid into the window washer reservoir
tank. Do not use the window washer
reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid
concentrate and water. • Keep the 12-volt battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the 12-volt battery with a solution of
baking soda and water.
• Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electronic ac- cessories that consume battery 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 12-volt battery to flames or electrical sparks. Hydrogen
gas generated by the 12-volt battery is
explosive. Do not allow 12-volt battery
fluid to contact your skin, eyes, fabrics
or painted surfaces. After touching a
12-volt battery or 12-volt battery cap,
12-VOLT BATTERY
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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 qt5.3
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Reservoir 1/2 qt 1/2 qt0.5
Reduction gear fluid 1-1/2 qt 1-1/4 qt1.4Genuine 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 cov-
ered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
Brake fluid Refill to the proper oil level according to the in-
structions in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid (Available in mainland
US through a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer) or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease —— — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— —HFC-134a (R-134a)
For additional information, see “Vehicle identification” for air conditioner
specification label.
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 LGenuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze
fluid or equivalent
Windshield washer fluid (Canada) 1–1/4 gal —4.5 LGenuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze
fluid or equivalent
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)........5-22
Advanced air bag system ...........1-42
Air bag system .................1-42
Advanced air bag system ..........1-42
Front passenger air bag and status light. .1-44
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ........1-47
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ........1-47
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-50
Airbagwarninglight...........1-50,2-18
Air conditioner ..................9-9
Air conditioner specification label ......9-9
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .........9-3
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) .................2-37
Alcohol, drugs and driving ............5-6
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-22
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light .......................2-14
Appearance care .................7-2
Exterior appearance care ...........7-2
Interior appearance care ...........7-4
Audible reminders ...............2-21
Autolight system ................2-42 Automatic.....................3-5
Door locks ...................3-5
Automatic climate control (models with
Navigation System) ...............4-20
Automatic climate control (models without
Navigation System) ...............4-12
Avoiding collision and rollover ..........5-5
B
Battery......................8-11
12-volt battery ................8-11
Battery saver system ............2-43
Intelligent Key battery ............8-19
Li-ion battery .................EV-2
Li-ion battery temperature gauge ......2-7
Before starting system .............5-10
Boosterseats..................1-33
Brake ......................5-15 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-22
Brakefluid..................8-10
Brakes....................8-15
Brake system ................5-20
BRAKE system warning light (yellow) . . .2-14
BRAKE warning light (red) .........2-15
BRAKE system warning light (yellow) .....2-14
BRAKE warning light (red) ...........2-15
Bulb replacement ................8-21
C
Cabin air filter..................4-19
Ceiling light ...................2-58
Charge .....................2-49
Charge timer OFF switch ..........2-49
Charge connector lock switch .........2-49
Charge port lid switch .............2-48
Charging ....................3-19
Chargeportlid................3-19
Charging related indicator light .....CH-28
Chargingtimer ..............CH-21
Cleaning ....................7-6
Normalcharge ...............CH-9
Precautions on charging ..........CH-2
Quickcharge...............CH-15
Specifications .................9-4
Trickle charge ...............CH-11
Charging methods ..............CH-21
Charging related indicator light .......CH-28
Charging related remote function ......CH-27
Charging status indicator light .......CH-28
Charging timer ................CH-21
Charging troubleshooting guide .......CH-33
Checking ....................2-13
Checkingbulbs...............2-13
Checking coolant level ............8-8
Child restraints .................1-18

Boosterseats.................1-33
Precautions on child restraints.......1-18
Top tether strap ................1-21
Childsafety....................1-15
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ...........8-17
Cleaning exterior and interior ........7-2,7-4
Climatecontrol..................4-19 Climate control service ............4-19
Climate control system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations .......4-19
In-cabin microfilter ..............4-19
Climate control system ..............4-9
Climate control operation ...........4-9
Climate Ctrl. Timer ............4-14,4-22
Clock.......................2-11
Cockpit.......................2-3
Cold weather driving ...............5-25
Consolebox...................2-52
Coolant.......................8-9 Changingcoolant ...............8-9
Checkingcoolantlevel.............8-8
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities ....................9-2
Cooling system ..................8-7
Corrosionprotection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-15
Cupholders...................2-50D
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ..............2-41
Dimensionsandweights.............9-6
Display, vehicle information ...........2-22
Driving ......................5-25
Cold weather driving .............5-25
Driving vehicle ................5-11
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving range ....................2-8
Driving vehicle ..................5-11
E
ECO .......................2-46
ECO switch ..................2-46
ECOindicator..................2-10
Efficient use of your vehicle ..........EV-23
Emergency charge ..............CH-11
Emergency EV (Electric Vehicle) shut off. .5-9, 6-2
Emergency shutoff system ...........EV-9
Emission control information label ........9-8
EV Characteristics ...............EV-9
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...........9-18
EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) .CH-11
EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment)
cleaning ......................7-6
EV system ....................EV-2
EV unique information .............EV-25
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire.......................6-3
Flattowing....................9-14
Floormatcleaning.................7-5
Fluid ........................8-10
Brake fluid ...................8-10
coolant.....................8-7
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities ....................9-2
Reduction gear fluid ..............8-9
Window washer fluid .............8-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .....9-8
Foglightswitch .................2-44
Frontmanualseatadjustment ..........1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ....1-44
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........1-3
Fuses.......................8-16
Fusiblelinks ...................8-17
G
Garage door open, HomeLink® Universal . . .2-59 Transceiver ..................2-59
Gauge.......................2-5 Driving range ..................2-8
ECO indicator ................2-10
Li-ion battery available charge gauge .....2-9
Li-ion battery capacity level gauge .....2-10
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