Nissan Leaf (2019 year). Instruction

WARNING

•

Improperly inflated tires can
fail suddenly and cause an ac-
cident.

•

The Gross Vehicle Weight rat-
ing (GVWR) is located on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S

certifica-

tion label. The vehicle weight
capacity is indicated on the
Tire and Loading Information
label. Do not load your vehicle
beyond this capacity. Over-
loading your vehicle may re-
sult in reduced tire life, unsafe
operating conditions due to
premature tire failure, or un-
favorable handling character-
istics and could also lead to a
serious accident. Loading be-
yond the specified capacity
may also result in failure of
other vehicle components.

•

Before taking a long trip, or
whenever

you

heavily

load

your vehicle, use a tire pressure
gauge to ensure that the tire
pressures are at the specified
level.

•

For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Impor-
tant Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty
Information Booklet.

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Tire and Loading Information
label

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Seating capacity: The maximum
number of occupants that can
be seated in the vehicle.

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Original size: The size of the tires
originally installed on the vehicle
at the factory.

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Cold tire pressure: Inflate the
tires to this pressure when the
tires are cold. Tires are consid-
ered COLD after the vehicle has

been parked for 3 or more
hours, or driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km) at moderate speeds.
The recommended cold tire in-
flation is set by the manufac-
turer to provide the best bal-
ance of tire wear, vehicle
handling, driveability, tire noise,
etc., up to the vehicle’s GVWR.

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Tire size — refer to “Tire labeling”
in this section.

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Spare tire size or compact
spare tire size (if so equipped)

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Vehicle load limit: For additional
information, refer to “Vehicle
loading information” in the
“Technical and consumer infor-
mation” section of this manual.

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Checking tire pressure

1. Remove the valve stem cap from

the tire.

2. Press the pressure gauge se-

curely onto the valve stem. Do not
press too hard or force the valve
stem sideways, otherwise air will
escape. If the hissing sound of air
escaping from the tire is heard
while checking the pressure, re-
position the gauge to eliminate
this leakage.

3. Remove the gauge.

4. Read the tire pressure on the

gauge stem and compare it to
the specification shown on the
Tire

and

Information

label.

5. Add air to the tire as necessary. If

too much air is added, press the
core of the valve stem briefly with
the tip of the gauge stem to re-
lease pressure. Recheck the pres-
sure and add or release air as
necessary.

6. Install the valve stem cap.

7. Check the pressure of all of the

tires.

SIZE

COLD TIRE

INFLATION

PRESSURE

FRONT
ORIGINAL
TIRE

P205/

55R16 89H

250 kPa,

36 PSI

FRONT
ORIGINAL
TIRE

P215/50R17

90V

250 kPa,

36 PSI

REAR
ORIGINAL
TIRE

P205/

55R16 89H

250 kPa,

36 PSI

REAR
ORIGINAL
TIRE

P215/50R17

90V

250 kPa,

36 PSI

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TIRE LABELING

Federal law requires tire manufac-
turers to place standardized infor-
mation on the sidewall of all tires.
This information identifies and de-
scribes the fundamental character-
istics of the tire and also provides the
tire identification number (TIN) for
safety standard certification. The TIN
can be used to identify the tire in
case of a recall.

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Tire size (example: P215/
60R16 94H)

1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is de-

signed for passenger vehicles.
(Not all tires have this information.)

2. Three-digit number (215): This

number gives the width in milli-
meters of the tire from sidewall
edge to sidewall edge.

3. Two-digit number (60): This num-

ber, known as the aspect ratio,
gives the tire’s ratio of height to
width.

4. R: The “R” stands for radial.

5. Two-digit number (16): This num-

ber is the wheel or rim diameter in
inches.

6. Two- or three-digit number (94):

This number is the tire’s load in-
dex. It is a measurement of how
much weight each tire can sup-
port. You may not find this infor-
mation on all tires because it is
not required by law.

7. H: Tire speed rating. You should

not drive the vehicle faster than
the tire speed rating.

Example

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TIN (Tire Identification Number)
for a new tire (example: DOT XX
XX XXX XXXX)

1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “Depart-

ment of Transportation”. The sym-
bol can be placed above, below or
to the left or right of the Tire Iden-
tification Number.

2. Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s

identification mark

3. Two-digit code: Tire size

4. Three-digit code: Tire type code

(Optional)

5. Four

numbers

represent

the

week and year the tire was built.
For

example,

the

numbers

3103 means the 31st week of 2003.
If these numbers are missing,
then look on the other sidewall of
the tire.

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Tire ply composition and mate-
rial

The number of layers or plies of
rubber-coated fabric in the tire.
Tire manufacturers also must indi-
cate the materials in the tire,
which include steel, nylon, polyes-
ter, and others.

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Maximum permissible inflation
pressure

This number is the greatest
amount of air pressure that
should be put in the tire. Do not
exceed the maximum permissible
inflation pressure.

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Maximum load rating

This number indicates the maxi-
mum load in kilograms and
pounds that can be carried by the
tire. When replacing the tires on
the vehicle, always use a tire that
has the same load rating as the
factory installed tire.

Example

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Term of “tubeless” or “tube type”

Indicates whether the tire requires
an inner tube (“tube type”) or not
(“tubeless”).

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The word “radial”

The word “radial” is shown, if the
tire has radial structure.

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Manufacturer or brand name

Manufacturer or brand name is
shown.

Other tire-related terminology:

In addition to the many terms that
are defined throughout this section,
Intended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the
sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears

white

lettering

bears

manufacturer, brand and/or model
name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on
the other sidewall of the tire, or (2)
the outward facing sidewall of an
asymmetrical tire that has a particu-
lar side that must always face out-
ward when mounted on a vehicle.

TYPES OF TIRES

WARNING

• When changing or replacing tires, be

sure all four tires are of the same
type (Example: Summer, All Season
or Snow) and construction. A NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer may be able to
help you with information about tire
type, size, speed rating and avail-
ability.

• Always use tires of the same type,

size, brand, construction and tread
pattern on all four wheels. Failure to
do so may result in a circumference
difference between tires on the front
and rear axles which can cuase the
VDC system to malfunction resulting
in personal injury or death, exces-
sive tie wear and may damage the
transmission and differential gears.

• Replacement tires may have a lower

speed

rating

than

the

factory

equipped tires, and may not match
the

potential

maximum

vehicle

speed. Never exceed the maximum
speed rating of the tire.

• Replacing tires with those not origi-

nally specified by NISSAN could af-
fect the proper operation of the
TPMS.

• For additional information regard-

ing tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information” (US) or “Tire
Safety Information” (Canada) in the
Warranty Information Booklet.

All season tires

NISSAN specifies all season tires on some
models to provide good performance all
year, including snowy and icy road condi-
tions. All Season tires are identified by ALL
SEASON and/or M&S (Mud and Snow) on
the tire sidewall. Snow tires have better
snow traction than All Season tires and
may be more appropriate in some areas.

Summer tires

NISSAN specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior performance
on dry roads. Summer tire performance is
substantially reduced in snow and ice.
Summer tires do not have the tire traction
rating M&S on the tire sidewall.

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If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy
or icy conditions, NISSAN recommends the
use of SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all
four wheels.

Snow tires

If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to
select tires equivalent in size and load rat-
ing to the original equipment tires. If you do
not, it can adversely affect the safety and
handling of your vehicle.

Generally, snow tires will have lower speed
ratings than factory equipped tires and
may not match the potential maximum
vehicle speed. Never exceed the maximum
speed rating of the tire.

If you install snow tires, they must be the
same size, brand, construction and tread
pattern on all four wheels.

For additional traction on icy roads, stud-
ded tires may be used. However, some U.S.
states and Canadian provinces prohibit
their use. Check local, state and provincial
laws before installing studded tires. Skid
and traction capabilities of studded snow
tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be poorer
than that of non-studded snow tires.

TIRE CHAINS

Use of tire chains may be prohibited ac-
cording to location. Check the local laws
before installing tire chains. When installing
tire chains, make sure they are the proper
size for the tires on your vehicle and are
installed according to the chain manufac-
turer’s suggestions.

Use only SAE Class S chains. Class “S”
chains are used on vehicles with restricted
tire to vehicle clearance. Vehicles that can
use Class “S” chains are designed to meet
the SAE standard minimum clearances be-
tween the tire and the closest vehicle sus-
pension or body component required to
accommodate the use of a winter traction
device (tire chains or cables). The minimum
clearances are determined using the fac-
tory equipped tire size. Other types may
damage your vehicle.

Use chain tensioners when recommended
by the tire chain manufacturer to ensure a
tight fit. Loose end links of the tire chain
must be secured or removed to prevent
the possibility of whipping action damage
to the fenders or underbody. If possible,
avoid fully loading your vehicle when using

tire chains. In addition, drive at a reduced
speed. Otherwise, your vehicle may be
damaged and/or vehicle handling and
performance may be adversely affected.

Tire chains must be installed only on the
front wheels and not on the rear wheels.

Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving
with tire chains in such conditions can
cause damage to the various mechanisms
of the vehicle due to some overstress.

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CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES

Tire rotation

NISSAN recommends rotating the
tires every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).

As soon as possible, tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque
using a torque wrench.

Wheel nut tightening torque:

83 ft-lb (112 N·m)

The wheel nuts must be kept tight-
ened to the specification at all
times. It is recommended that
wheel nuts be tightened to the
specification at each tire rotation
interval.

WARNING

•

After rotating the tires, check
and adjust the tire pressure.

•

Retighten the wheel nuts when
the vehicle has been driven for
600 miles (1,000 km) (also in
cases of a flat tire, etc.).

•

For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Impor-
tant Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty
Information Booklet.

Tire wear and damage

Wear indicator

Wear indicator location mark

WARNING

•

Tires should be periodically in-
spected

for

wear,

cracking,

bulging or objects caught in the
tread. If excessive wear, cracks,
bulging or deep cuts are found,
the tire(s) should be replaced.

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•

The original tires have built-in
tread wear indicators. When
wear indicators are visible, the
tire(s) should be replaced.

•

Tires degrade with age and
use. Have tires, over 6 years old
checked by a qualified techni-
cian, because some tire dam-
age may not be obvious. Re-
place the tires as necessary to
prevent tire failure and pos-
sible personal injury.

•

For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Impor-
tant Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty
Information Booklet.

Replacing wheels and tires

When replacing a tire, use the same size,
tread design, speed rating and load carrying
capacity as originally equipped. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Specifications” in

the “Technical and consumer information”
section of this manual for recommended
types and sizes of tires and wheels.

WARNING

• The use of tires other than those rec-

ommended or the mixed use of tires
of different brands, construction
(bias, bias-belted or radial), or tread
patterns can adversely affect the
ride, braking, handling, Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system, ground
clearance, body-to-tire clearance,
tire chain clearance, speedometer
calibration, headlight aim and bum-
per height. Some of these effects
may lead to accidents and could re-
sult in serious personal injury.

• If

your

vehicle

was

originally

equipped with four tires that were
the same size and you are only re-
placing two of the four tires, install
the new tires on the rear axle. Plac-
ing new tires on the front axle may
cause loss of vehicle control in some
driving conditions and cause an ac-
cident and personal injury.

• If the wheels are changed for any

reason, always replace with wheels
which have the same off-set dimen-
sion. Wheels of a different off-set
could cause premature tire wear, de-
grade vehicle handling characteris-
tics, affect the VDC system and/or
interference with the brake discs.
Such interference can lead to de-
creased braking efficiency and/or
early brake pad/shoe wear. For ad-
ditional information on wheel-off
set dimensions, refer to “Wheels and
tires” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this
manual.

• When replacing a wheel without the

TPMS such as the spare tire, the
TPMS will not function when a wheel
is replaced, the TPMS will not func-
tion and the low tire pressure warn-
ing light will flash for approximately
1 minute. The light will remain on af-
ter 1 minute. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer for this service.

• Replacing tires with those not origi-

nally specified by NISSAN could af-
fect the proper operation of the
TPMS.

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• The TPMS sensor may be damaged if

it is not handled correctly. Be careful
when handling the TPMS sensor.

• When replacing the TPMS sensor,

the ID registration may be required.
It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for ID
registration.

• Do not use a valve stem cap that is

not specified by NISSAN. The valve
stem cap may become stuck.

• Be sure that the valve stem caps are

correctly fitted. Otherwise the valve
may be clogged up with dirt and
cause a malfunction or loss of pres-
sure.

• Do not install a damaged or de-

formed wheel or tire even if it has
been repaired. Such wheels or tires
could have structural damage and
could fail without warning.

• The use of retread tire is not recom-

mended.

• For additional information regard-

ing tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information” (US) or “Tire
Safety Information” (Canada) in the
Warranty Information Booklet.

Wheel balance

Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle
handling and tire life. Even with regular use,
wheels can get out of balance. Therefore,
they should be balanced as required.

Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.

For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.

Care of wheels

For additional information on care of
wheels, refer to “Cleaning exterior” in the
“Appearance and care” section of this
manual.

EMERGENCY TIRE PUNCTURE
REPAIR KIT

The emergency tire puncture repair kit
(Emergency Tire Sealant) is supplied with
the vehicle instead of a spare tire. It can be
used to temporarily repair minor tire punc-
tures.

If possible, have the vehicle towed to a fa-
cility that can repair or replace the flat tire.
Using the emergency tire puncture repair
kit may cause a malfunction of the tire
pressure sensor and cause the low tire
pressure warning light to illuminate.

For additional information, refer to “Flat tire”
in the “In case of emergency” section of this
manual.

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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.

Fluid type

Capacity (approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric

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

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 drive-
ability and reduction gear durability, and may dam-
age 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 instructions in the “Mainte-

nance and do-it-yourself ” section.

•

Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid (Avail-
able in mainland U.S.A. 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, refer to “Air conditioner
specification label” in this section.

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 & Antifreeze fluid or equivalent

Windshield washer fluid (Canada)

4.5 L

1–1/4 gal

1 gal

•

Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate
Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid or equivalent

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES

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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONS

The air conditioning system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant, HFC-134a (R-134a), and the
compressor oil, ND-OIL11 (with heater
pump), AE10 (without heater pump) or
the equivalent.

CAUTION

The use of any other refrigerant or oil
will cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and will require
the replacement of all air conditioner
system components.

The refrigerant, HFC-134a (R-134a), in your
NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s
ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does
not affect the earth’s atmosphere, certain
governmental regulations require the re-
covery and recycling of any refrigerant dur-
ing automotive air conditioning system
service. A NISSAN certified LEAF dealer has
the trained technicians and equipment
needed to recover and recycle your air con-
ditioning system refrigerant.

It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer when servicing your
air conditioning system.

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CHARGING SYSTEM

Rated input voltage

AC120V, 220V (single phase)

Rated input frequency

60Hz

Maximum rated current

30A

Charging modes/Types of connection

Mode 2/ Case B (EVSE)
Mode 3/ Case B/C (charging device, public charging stand)
Mode 4/ Case C (Quick charge)

Required installation (over current protection)

The methods of protection against over current and over voltage shall be in accordance with
national codes. Suitable over current protection devices for the wiring of houses or buildings
shall be installed.

IP Degree

IP44: When the Genuine NISSAN EVSE is connected to the charging port

Operating temperature

Same as vehicle operating temperature

Storage temperature

Same as vehicle storage temperature

Applicable standards

SAE J1772: 2010
EN61851-1: 2011
EN61851-21: 2002
IEC61851-1: 2010
IEC61851-21: 2001

EN61000-6-1: 2007
EN61000-6-3: 2007

Adapters

Do not use an extension cable or electrical adaptor except for Genuine NISSAN Adapter.

SPECIFICATIONS

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Technical and consumer information

MOTOR

Model

EM57

WHEELS AND TIRES

Road wheel

Type

Size

Offset in
(mm)

Steel

16 × 6 1/2JJ

1.57 (40)

Aluminum

17 × 6 1/2J

1.77 (45)

Tire

Tire

Size

All season

P205/55R16 89H

All season

P215/50R17 90V

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Overall length

in (mm)

176.3 (4,478)

Overall length W/Lic Plate

in (mm)

176.8 (4,490)

Overall width

in (mm)

70.4 (1,789)

Overall width W/OS Mirrors

in (mm)

79.9 (2,029)

Overall height(Roof)

16 inch wheels

in (mm)

60.6 (1,539)

17 inch wheels

in (mm)

60.8 (1,545)

Overall height(Antenna)

16 inch wheels

in (mm)

61.5 (1,561)

17 inch wheels

in (mm)

61.7 (1,567)

Front tread

16 inch wheels

in (mm)

60.6 (1,540)

17 inch wheels

in (mm)

60.2 (1,530)

Rear tread

16 inch wheels

in (mm)

61.2 (1,555)

17 inch wheels

in (mm)

60.8 (1,545)

Wheelbase

in (mm)

106.3 (2,700)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)

lbs. (kg)

Refer to the F.M.V.S.S. or C.M.V.S.S. certifi-
cation label on the driver’s side center
pillar.

Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR)

Front

lbs. (kg)

Rear

lbs. (kg)

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