towing NISSAN LEAF 2015 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING
In case of a collision:
• If your vehicle is drivable, pull your vehicle off the road, push the P (Park)
position switch on the shift lever, apply
the parking brake and turn the EV
(Electric Vehicle) system off.
• Check your vehicle to see if there are exposed high-voltage parts or cables.
For their locations, see “High voltage
components” in this section. To avoid
personal injury, never touch high-
voltage wiring, connectors, and other
high-voltage parts, such as inverter
unit and Li-ion battery. An electric
shock may occur if exposed electric
wires are visible when viewed from
inside or outside of your vehicle.
Therefore, never touch exposed elec-
tric wires.
• If the vehicle receives a strong impact to the floor while driving, stop the ve-
hicle in a safe location and check the
floor. • Leaks or damage to the Li-ion battery
may result in a fire. If you discover
them, contact emergency services im-
mediately. Since the fluid leak may be
lithium manganate from the Li-ion bat-
tery, never touch the fluid leak inside
or outside the vehicle. If the fluid con-
tacts your skin or eyes, wash it off
immediately with a large amount of
water and receive immediate medical
attention to help avoid serious injury.
• If a fire occurs in the EV (Electric Ve- hicle) , leave the vehicle as soon as
possible. Only use a type ABC, BC or C
fire extinguisher that is meant for use
on electrical fires. Using a small
amount of water or the incorrect fire
extinguisher can result in serious in-
jury or death from electrical shock.
• If your vehicle needs to be towed, do it with the front wheels raised. If the
front wheels are on the ground when
towing, the traction motor may gener-
ate electricity. This may damage the
components of the EV (Electric Ve-
hicle) system and cause a fire. • If you are not able to safely assess the
vehicle due to vehicle damage, do not
touch the vehicle. Leave the vehicle
and contact emergency services. Ad-
vise 1st responders that this is an elec-
tric vehicle.
• In the event of an accident that re- quires body repair and painting, the
vehicle should be delivered to a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to have
the Li-ion battery pack and high volt-
age parts such as the inverter, includ-
ing the wiring harness, removed prior
to painting. Li-ion battery packs ex-
posed to heat in the paint booth will
experience capacity loss. Damaged Li-
ion battery packs may also pose safety
risks to untrained mechanics and re-
pair personnel.
ROAD ACCIDENT PRECAUTIONS
EV-8EV Overview

Console box...................... .2-52
Tonneau cover (if so equipped) ............2-53
Stowing golf bags ................... .2-54
Luggage side hook .................. .2-54
Windows .......................... .2-55
Power windows .................... .2-55
Interior lights ........................ .2-57
Map lights ....................... .2-57
Ceiling light ....................... .2-58
Cargo light ....................... .2-58
HomeLink® universal transceiver (if so equipped) . . .2-59 Programming HomeLink®
...............2-59
Programming HomeLink® for Canadian customers
and gate openers ................... .2-61
Operating the HomeLink® universal transceiver . .2-61
Programming trouble-diagnosis ............2-61
Clearing the programmed information ........2-62
Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button . . . .2-62
If your vehicle is stolen ................ .2-62

4. Slide down the tonneau cover along the rearseat back.
5. Remove the tonneau cover by pulling either the left or right side backward away from the
pillar.
STOWING GOLF BAGS
Normally, two standard golf bags can be stowed
in the cargo area. Insert the top of the golf bag
into right side of the cargo area
1then rotate the
bag backward
2. Insert the top of the 2nd golf
bag into right side of the cargo area
3and stow
the bottom of golf bag forward all the way
4.
In some cases, you may not be able to stow two
golf bags in your vehicle, depending on their sizes
or types.
LUGGAGE SIDE HOOK
CAUTION
Do not apply a total load of more than 4 lb
(2 kg) to the hook. Doing so may cause
the hook to break.
The hook is located at the side of the luggage
room. Use the hook to secure the Electric Vehicle
Supply Equipment (EVSE) .
2-54Instruments and controls

6 In case of emergency
Roadside assistance program................6-2
Emergency EV (Electric Vehicle) shut off .........6-2
Hazard warning flasher switch ...............6-2
Flat tire ............................ .6-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .......6-3
Repairing flat tire .................... .6-4
Jump starting ........................ .6-9If the Li-ion battery becomes completely
discharged
......................... .6-11
Push starting ........................ .6-12
Towing your vehicle .................... .6-12
Towing recommended by NISSAN ..........6-13
Vehicle recovery (freeing stuck vehicle) .......6-14

6. Push the power switch to the “ACC” position.Then turn the compressor switch to the ON
(−) position and inflate the tire up to the
pressure that is specified on the Tire and
Loading Information label affixed to the driv-
er’s side center pillar if possible, or to the
minimum of 26 psi (180 kPa) . Turn the air
compressor off briefly in order to check the
tire pressure with the pressure gauge.
If the tire is inflated to higher than the specified
pressure, lower the tire pressure by releasing
air with the pressure release valve.
NOTE:
The compressor tire pressure gauge may
show a pressure reading of 87 psi (600
kPa) for about 30 seconds while inflat-
ing the tire. The pressure gauge is indi-
cating the pressure inside the sealant
can. When the sealant has been injected
into the tire the pressure gauge will drop
and indicate actual tire pressure.
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury while
using the emergency tire puncture repair
kit:
• Securely tighten the compressor hose to the tire valve. Failure to do so can
cause the sealant to spray into the air
and get into your eyes or on the skin.
• Do not stand directly beside the dam- aged tire while it is being inflated be-
cause of the risk of the rupture. If there
are any cracks or bumps, turn the com-
pressor off immediately.
If the tire pressure does not increase to 26 psi
(180 kPa) within 10 minutes, the tire may
be seriously damaged and the tire cannotbe repaired with this tire repair kit.
Con-
tact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
7. When the tire pressure is at the specified amount, turn the air compressor off. If the tire
cannot be inflated to the specified amount,
the air compressor can be turned off at the
minimum of 26 psi (180 kPa) . Remove the
power plug from the power outlet and quickly
remove the hose from the tire valve. Attach the
protective cap and valve cap. Properly stow
the emergency tire puncture repair kit in the
cargo area.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury when
stowing the emergency tire puncture re-
pair kit:
• Keep the sealant bottle screwed into the compressor. Failure to do so can
cause the sealant to spray into the air
and get into your eyes or on the skin.
8. Immediately drive the vehicle for 10 minutes or 2 miles (3 km) at a speed below 50 MPH
(80 km/h) .
9. After driving, make sure that the air compres- sor switch is in the OFF position, then screw
the hose securely onto the tire valve. Check
6-8In case of emergency

(Park) position. If this occurs, place suit-
able blocks at both the front and back of
a wheel to prevent the vehicle from mov-
ing. Failure to block a wheel may allow
the vehicle to move unexpectedly which
may result in serious personal injury or
death.
To place the vehicle in the READY position so the
vehicle can be driven, charge the Li-ion battery
until the driving range on the instrument panel
changes from “---” to a numeric distance. Do not attempt to start the system by pushing the
vehicle.
CAUTION
An EV (Electric Vehicle) cannot be push-
started or tow-started. Attempting to do
so may cause traction motor damage. When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in
Canada) and local regulations for towing must be
followed. Incorrect towing equipment could dam-
age your vehicle. Towing instructions are avail-
able from a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. Local
service operators are familiar with the applicable
laws and procedures for towing. To assure
proper towing and to prevent accidental damage
to your vehicle, NISSAN recommends that you
have a service operator tow your vehicle. It is
advisable to have the service operator carefully
read the following precautions.
WARNING
• Never ride in a vehicle that is being towed.
• Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
• When towing, make sure that the ax- les, steering system and power train
are in working condition. If any unit is
damaged, dollies must be used.
• Always attach safety chains before towing.
PUSH STARTING TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
6-12In case of emergency

For information about towing your vehicle behind
a recreational vehicle (RV) , see “Flat towing” in
the “Technical and consumer information”
section.
TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
NISSAN
NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed
with the driving (front) wheels off the ground or
that the vehicle be placed on a flatbed truck as
illustrated.
CAUTION
• Never tow with the front wheels on the ground or four wheels on the ground
(forward or backward) , as this may
cause serious and expensive damage
to the motor. • When towing this vehicle with the rear
wheels on the ground (if you do not
use towing dollies): Always release
the parking brake.
NOTE:
If your vehicle cannot be moved because
the vehicle can not to be shifted to the N
(Neutral) position, please refer to the LEAF
Roadside Assistance Guide which is lo-
cated at www.NISSANUSA.com. If your ve-
hicle cannot be moved because the parking
brake cannot be released, see “Parking
brake” in the “Starting and driving” section.
In case of emergency6-13

VEHICLE RECOVERY (FREEING
STUCK VEHICLE)
WARNING
• Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
• Do not spin your tires at high speed. This could cause them to explode,
which could result in serious injury.
Parts of the vehicle could also over-
heat and be damaged.
Pulling a stuck vehicle
Do not use the tie down hook for towing or
vehicle recovery.
Rear: Do not use the tie down hook to pull the vehicle.
CAUTION
• Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the vehicle recovery hook or
main structural members of the ve-
hicle. Otherwise, the vehicle body will
be damaged.
• Do not use the vehicle tie down hook to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow,
mud, etc.
• Never tow a vehicle using the vehicle tie down hook or recovery hook.
FrontRear
6-14In case of emergency

• Always pull the cable straight out fromthe front of the vehicle. Never pull on
the vehicle at an angle.
• Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the sus-
pension, steering, brake or cooling
systems.
• Pulling devices such as ropes or can- vas straps are not recommended for
use in vehicle towing or recovery.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
If the vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., try
to free it by following the procedure below.
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward.
• Shift back and forth between the R (Reverse) and D (Drive) positions.
• Apply the accelerator as little as possible to maintain the rocking motion. • Release the accelerator pedal before shifting
between R (Reverse) and D (Drive) .
• Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH (55 km/h) .
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service to re-
move the vehicle.
In case of emergency6-15

9 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities.....9-2
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations .................... .9-3
Specifications ........................ .9-4
Charging system .................... .9-4
Motor ........................... .9-5
Wheels and tires .................... .9-5
Dimensions and weights ................ .9-6
When traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ............................ .9-6
Vehicle identification .................... .9-7
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate .......9-7
Vehicle identification number (chassis number). . . .9-7
Traction motor serial number ..............9-7
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S certification label ........9-8
Emission control information label ...........9-8
Tire and Loading Information label ...........9-8
Air conditioner specification label ............9-9
Installing front license plate .................9-9Vehicle loading information
.................9-10
Terms .......................... .9-10
Vehicle load capacity ................. .9-11
Securing the load ................... .9-12
Loading tips ...................... .9-12
Measurement of weights ................9-13
Towing a trailer ....................... .9-14
Flat towing ......................... .9-14
Uniform tire quality grading .................9-14
Treadwear ....................... .9-14
Traction AA, A, B and C ................9-14
Temperature A, B and C ................9-15
Reporting safety defects ................. .9-15
Telematics overview .................... .9-16
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ................9-18
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information. . .9-19
Charging information ................... .9-20
Cold tire pressures .................... .9-22