brake NISSAN LEAF 2021 Owner´s Manual

Essential:
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace in-cabin microfilter
• Tire rotation
Severe maintenance:
Not applicable.
(1) Review of the EV Battery Usage Report is
required as a condition of EV battery war-
ranty. Refer to your 2020 LEAF warranty in-
formation booklet for details. Both the 12
month and 24 month inspections will be
performed by your NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer at no cost to the vehicle owner.
(2) Performed based on the number of ser-
vice months only.
9-16Maintenance and schedules

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself ” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Cooling system
coolant With reservoir 5.3 L 5-5/8 qt 4-5/8 qt
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Reservoir 0.5 L 1/2 qt 1/2 qt
Reduction gear fluid 1.4 L 1-1/2 qt 1-1/4 qt • 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’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Brake fluid Refill to the proper level according to the in-
structions in the “Do-it-yourself ” section. • Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid* or equivalent DOT 3
*: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer.
Multi-purpose grease — — — • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — • HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf )
• For additional information, see “Air conditioner specification label”
(P. 10-2).
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 L 5/8 gal 1/2 gal • Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
freeze fluid or equivalent
Windshield washer fluid (Canada) 4.5 L 1–1/4 gal 1 gal
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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opensource/This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data
that will assist in understanding how a ve-
hicle’s systems performed. The EDR is de-
signed to record data related to vehicle dy-
namics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to re-
cord such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depress- ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better un-
derstanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-
trivial crash situation occurs; no data are
recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g.,
name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR
data with the type of personally identif ying
data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer and NISSAN cer-
tified LEAF dealer, other parties, such as law
enforcement, that have the special equip-
ment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data
will only be accessed with the consent of
the vehicle owner or lessee or as otherwise
required or permitted by law.
ADDITIONAL DATA RECORDING (on
vehicles equipped with optional
ProPILOT Assist)
If your vehicle is equipped with the optional
ProPILOT Assist, it will also be equipped
with supplemental data recording function
intended to assist in understanding how
ProPILOT Assist performs in certain non-
trivial crash or near-crash scenarios. Spe-
cifically, supplemental recording is de-
signed to capture the following:
• Driver operational status of the accelera-
tor, brakes, steering, etc.
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
10-20Technical and consumer information

11 Index
1
12-volt battery.................8-9
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).....5-158Additional data recording (on vehicles
equipped with optional ProPILOT
Assist)
.................... .10-20Advanced air bag system..........1-53Air bag system
Advanced air bag system........1-53Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system.....1-62Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system.....1-62Air bag warning labels............1-66Air bag warning light.........1-66, 2-18Air bag warning light,
supplemental.............1-66, 2-18Air conditionerAir conditioner specification label. . .10-9Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations......10-3AlarmHowtostopalarm
(refer to, vehicle security system)
. . .2-43Alcohol, drugs and driving..........5-9Android Auto™.................4-2
Antenna................... .4-40Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-158Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light.......................2-19Antifreeze...................5-169Appearance care
Exterior appearance care.........7-2Interior appearance care.........7-4Apple CarPlay®.................4-2At home af ter driving...........EV-21Audible reminders..............2-25Autolight switch...............2-48Autolight system...............2-48Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-24Automatic climate control
(models with Navigation System).....4-32Automatic climate control
(models without Navigation System). .4-29Automatic door locks.............3-6Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-123Avoiding collision and rollover........5-7
B
Battery.....................8-1912-volt battery...............8-9Battery saver system..........2-52Li-ion battery.............EV-2, 2-7
Li-ion battery available charge
gauge.................... .2-9Li-ion battery temperature gauge. . .2-7Battery replacement
Key fob...................8-19Before driving your vehicle
(models with navigation system). . . .EV-14Before starting system...........5-13Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI).......5-46Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-36Booster seats................ .1-41Brake...............5-18,5-19,8-14Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-158Brake fluid..................8-7Brake system...............5-156BRAKE system warning light
(yellow)...................2-19BRAKE warning light (red)........2-16Parking brake operation.........5-19Brake fluid....................8-7Brake precautions.............5-156Brake system................5-156BRAKE system warning light (yellow). . .2-19BRAKE warning light (red)..........2-16Brightness control
Instrument panel.............2-53Bulb replacement...........8-21,8-22

C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................10-2Car phone or CB radio............4-41Care of wheels..................7-3Ceiling light.................. .2-69Center console................2-62Charge port lid.................3-20Charge port lid switch............2-57Charging
Charge port lid...............3-20Charging related indicator light. . .CH-49Normal charge..............CH-9Precautions on charging........CH-2Quick charge..........CH-35, CH-38Specifications................10-4Trickle charge...............CH-11Charging information............10-22Charging methods.............CH-43Charging related indicator light.....CH-49Charging related remote function. . .CH-48Charging status indicator light.....CH-49Charging the Li-ion battery........EV-12Charging troubleshooting guide. . . .CH-56CheckingChecking bulbs...............2-15Checking coolant level...........8-6Child restraint with top tether strap. . . .1-27Child restraints.................1-22Booster seats................1-41LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-24Precautions on child restraints.....1-22
Top tether strap...............1-27Child safety...................1-19Child safety rear door lock..........3-6Chimes, audible reminders.........2-25Circuit breaker, fusible link..........8-17Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4ClimateClimate control system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations
......4-40Climate controlClimate control service..........4-40Climate control systemAir conditioner...............4-26Climate control operation........4-26Heater....................4-26Climate Ctrl. Timer..............4-35Clock.......................2-12Cold tire pressures..............10-24Cold weather driving............5-169ConsoleCenter console...............2-62CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing coolant..............8-6Checking coolant level...........8-6Cooling system................ .8-5Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control.................5-65Cup holders................. .2-63
D
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
................... .2-47Dimensions and weights..........10-6Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-53Display
Information display............2-26Door locks................... .3-4Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-169Driving vehicle...............5-14Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Driving range..................2-8Driving the vehicle..............EV-18Driving vehicle.................5-14Dynamic driver assistance switch.....2-58
E
E-call (SOS) Button..............2-57e-Pedal......................2-13e-Pedal system................5-21ECO
ECO switch................ .2-55Eco Drive Report...............5-153ECO mode...............2-13,5-152ECO switch.................. .2-55Efficient use of your vehicle........EV-22Electric shif t control system........5-14Electronic parking brake...........5-19
11-2

Emergency charge.............CH-11Emergency EV (Electric Vehicle)
shut off...................5-12,6-3Emergency shutoff system........EV-10Emission control information label. . . .10-8EV Characteristics..............EV-11EV system...................EV-2EV unique information...........EV-24Event Data recorders............10-20EVSE
(Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment). . .CH-11Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch..........8-19
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. . .10-8Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire......................6-3Flat towing...................10-14Floor mat cleaning...............7-5Fluid
Brake fluid...................8-7Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Coolant................... .8-5Reduction gear fluid............8-7Windshield-washer fluid..........8-8Fog light switch................2-54
Fog lights
Bulb replacement.............8-22Front and rear sonar system.......5-163Front passenger air bag status
light................... .1-56, 1-58Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system........1-62Fuses.......................8-15Fusible links...................8-17
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.........2-69, 2-70, 2-72, 2-73Gauge
Driving range................ .2-8Li-ion battery available charge
gauge.................... .2-9Li-ion battery temperature gauge. . . .2-7Odometer...................2-5Power meter.................2-7Speedometer................2-5General maintenance.............9-2Glove box................... .2-62
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints
Headrests...................1-7Headlights...................8-22Bulb replacement.............8-22Headlight switch..............2-48
Heated seat switches............2-55Heated seats................. .2-55Heated steering wheel............2-56Heated steering wheel switch.......2-56Heater......................4-26High voltage precautions..........EV-8Hill start....................5-168Hill start assist................5-168Home charge.................CH-9HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.........2-69, 2-70, 2-72, 2-73Hood.......................3-18Horn...................... .2-54How to normal charge...........CH-9How to quick charge.......CH-35, CH-38How to trickle charge............CH-11
I
If the Li-ion battery becomes completely
discharged...................6-12Immediate charge.........CH-48, 2-58Immediate charge switch.....CH-48, 2-58Immobilizer system..............5-13Indicator lights.................2-24Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
...................2-14Indicators for maintenance.........2-36Indicators for operation...........2-34Infants......................1-20Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-24Instrument brightness control.......2-53
11-3

Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-6Map lights...................2-68Meters and gauges
Instrument brightness control.....2-53MirrorAutomatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-24Outside mirrors..............3-25Rearview...................3-24Vanity mirror................3-24Mirrors......................3-24Motor..................... .10-5Before starting system..........5-13Starting the traction motor.......5-14Motor compartment..............8-4Motor serial number.............10-8Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-20
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........3-2,3-7NISSAN Intelligent Key® system.......5-10NissanConnectOwner's Manual.......4-2Normal charge................CH-9Home charge...............CH-9Occasional charge............CH-9Public charge...............CH-9
O
Occasional charge..............CH-9Odometer....................2-5Off-road recovery................5-8
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Opening rear hatch..............3-12Outside air temperature...........2-12Outside mirrors................3-25Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-21
P
Parking..................5-18,5-19Parking brake operation.........5-19Parking/parking on hills.........5-154Parking brake.................5-18Parking brake break-in...........5-158Power
Power door locks...........3-5, 3-6Power outlet................2-60Power steering system.........5-156Power windows..............2-65Power economy...............5-152Power meter...................2-7Power outlet................. .2-60Power steering................5-156Power switch...............5-9, 5-11Precautions
Brake precautions............5-156Charging................. .CH-2Cruise control...............5-65High voltage precautions........EV-8Maintenance precautions.........8-2Precautions on booster seats......1-22
Precautions on child restraints.....1-22Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-11Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-45Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Road accident precautions.......EV-9ProPILOT Assist................5-91Public charge.................CH-9Push starting..................6-13
Q
Quick charge............CH-35, CH-38
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-41Radio frequency remote controlWarning signals...............3-16Rapid air pressure loss............5-8Rear Automatic Braking (RAB).......5-132Rear center seat belt.............1-18Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-58Rear Door Alert................2-59Rear hatch...................3-19Rear seats................... .1-6Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch..................... .2-47Rear window wiper and washer
switches....................2-46Rearview mirror................3-24
11-5

Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-47Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-46Turn signal switch.............2-53Wiper and washer switch........2-45
T
Telematic Control Unit Gen2K.......10-19Telematics overview.............10-17Temperature
Li-ion battery temperature gauge. . . .2-7Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
traction motor start..........2-43, 5-13TireFlat tire................... .6-3Low tire pressure warning system. . .5-4Tire and Loading Information label. .8-28,
10-9
Tire chains................ .8-33Tire dressing.................7-4Tire pressure................8-29Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)................. .5-4, 6-3Tire rotation.................8-34Types of tires................8-32Uniform tire quality grading.......10-15Wheel/tire size...............10-5Wheels and tires..............8-25Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-20Tonneau cover................ .2-64
To p
Tether strap child restraints.......1-27Top tether strap child restraint.......1-27TowingFlat towing................ .10-14Tow truck towing..............6-13Trailer towing...............10-14Towing a trailer................10-14TPMS, Tire Pressure Monitoring System. .5-4Traction motor
Traction motor serial number......10-8TransceiverHomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
.......2-69, 2-70, 2-72, 2-73Trickle charge................CH-11Turn signal switch...............2-53Type of charge and how to charge the
Li-ion battery................ .CH-5
U
Underbody cleaning..............7-3Uniform tire quality grading........10-15Unplugged status.............CH-48USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........4-40
V
Vanity mirror..................3-24Vehicle
Dimensions and weights.........10-6Loading information...........10-11Security system..............2-42
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-159Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate...................... .10-7Vehicle immobilizer system.........5-13Vehicle information display.........2-26Vehicle security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
traction motor start
..............5-13Vents.......................4-25Visors......................3-23
W
Warning
Air bag warning light........1-66, 2-18Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Indicators for operation.........2-34Low tire pressure warning light.....2-20Seat belt warning light...........1-14Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-66, 2-18Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................5-4, 6-3Warning lights............2-15,2-18Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-14Warning light
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light
......................2-19BRAKE warning light (red).........2-16BRAKE warning light (yellow).......2-19Seat belt warning light..........2-18
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