brake fluid 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
10-2Technical 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

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
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