Nissan Leaf (2019 year). Manual

Vehicles operated in high temperatures or
under severe conditions require frequent
checks of the 12-volt battery fluid level.

JUMP STARTING

Jump starting provides power to the 12 volt
system to allow the electrical systems to
operate. The electrical systems must be
operating to allow the Li-ion battery to be
charged. Jump starting does not charge
the Li-ion battery. The Li-ion battery must
be charged before the vehicle can be
driven.

For additional information, refer to “Jump
starting” in the “In case of emergency” sec-
tion of this manual. If the power switch
does not switch to the READY to drive posi-
tion by jump starting, the 12-volt battery
may have to be replaced. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.

CLEANING

If your windshield is not clear after using
the windshield washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other mate-
rial may be on the blade or windshield.

Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Your
windshield is clean if beads do not form
when rinsing with clear water.

Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer solution or a mild de-
tergent. Then rinse the blade with clear wa-
ter. If your windshield is still not clear after
cleaning the blades and using the wiper,
replace the blades.

CAUTION

Worn windshield wiper blades can
damage the windshield and impair
driver vision.

REPLACING

Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.

Pulling up the wiper arm

The wiper arm should be in the up position
when replacing the wiper.

Pull up the wiper arm manually or using the
wiper rise-up function (if so equipped).

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

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Wiper rise-up function (if so equipped):

To pull up the wiper arm, pull the lever

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within 1 minute after the power switch is
turned off. The wiper operation stops in mid-
operation and wiper arm can be pulled up.

To lower the wiper arm, place the wiper
arm in the down position and then push
the lever

䊊

up once after the power switch

is turned on.

CAUTION

Do not operate the windshield wiper
while arm is pulled up. The wiper arm
or hood may be damaged.

Replacing

1. Push the release tab

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, and move the

wiper blade down the wiper arm

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while pushing the release tab to remove.

2. Insert the new wiper blade onto the

wiper arm until a click sounds.

3. Rotate the wiper blade so that the

dimple is in the groove.

CAUTION

• After wiper blade replacement, re-

turn the wiper arm to its original po-
sition; otherwise it may be damaged
when the hood is opened.

• Make sure the wiper blades contact

the glass; otherwise the arm may be
damaged from wind pressure.

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Be careful not to clog the washer nozzle

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This

may

cause

improper

windshield

washer operation. If the nozzle is clogged,
remove any objects with a needle or small
pin

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. Be careful not to damage the nozzle.

REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADE

It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer if checking or replace-
ment is required.

If the brakes do not operate properly, have
the brakes checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for this service.

WARNING

Do not adjust the height of the brake
pedal. Doing so could alter the effec-
tiveness of the brakes, which could re-
sult in a serious accident and personal
injury. If adjustment is required, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.

BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING

The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, it will make a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-
tion. This scraping sound will first occur
only when the brake pedal is depressed.
After more wear of the brake pad, the
sound will always be heard even if the
brake pedal is not depressed. Have the
brakes checked as soon as possible if the
wear warning sound is heard.

BRAKES

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Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other
noise may be heard. Occasional brake
noise during light to moderate stops is nor-
mal and does not affect the function or
performance of the brake system.

Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed. For additional information, re-
fer to the maintenance log section of your
NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide.

MOTOR COMPARTMENT

WARNING

• Never touch, disassemble, remove

or replace the high-voltage parts
and cables, as well as their connec-
tors. High-voltage cables are col-
ored orange. Touching, disassem-
bling, removing or replacing those
parts and cables can cause severe
burns or electric shock that may re-
sult in serious injury or death.

• Never use a fuse of a higher or lower

amperage rating than that specified
on the fuse box cover. This could
damage the electrical system or
electronic control units or cause a
fire.

FUSES

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If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, check for an open fuse.

1. Confirm that the power switch and the

headlight switch are turned off.

2. Open the hood.

3. Remove the fuse/fusible link holder

cover by pushing the tab and lifting the
cover from the right side, and then the
left side.

4. Locate the fuse that needs to be

replaced.

5. Remove the fuse using the fuse puller

located in the passenger compartment
fuse box.

6. If the fuse is open

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, replace it with a

new fuse

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7. If a new fuse also opens, have the electri-

cal system checked, and if necessary, re-
paired. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service.

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Fusible links

If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate and the fuses are in good condition,
check the fusible links in the holders

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and

䊊

. If any of these fusible links are

melted, replace only with Genuine NISSAN
parts.

For checking and replacing the fusible links
in the holders

䊊

and

䊊

, it is recom-

mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

WARNING

Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified
on the fuse box cover. This could dam-
age the electrical system or electronic
control units or cause a fire.

If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, check for an open fuse.

1. Make sure that the power switch and the

headlight switch are turned off.

2. Insert a screwdriver wrapped with the

cloth

䊊

into the slit

䊊

Use a cloth

䊊

to protect the fuse box

cover.

3. Then pull to remove the fuse box cover

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4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller

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5. If the fuse is open

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, replace it with a

new fuse

䊊

6. If a new fuse also opens, have the elec-

trical system checked, and if necessary
repaired. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
this service.

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Extended storage switch

If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, remove the extended storage switch
and check for an open fuse.

NOTE:
The extended storage switch is used
for long term vehicle storage. Even if
the extended storage switch is broken
it is not necessary to replace it. Re-
place only the open fuse in the switch
with a new one.

How to replace the extended storage
switch:

1. To remove the extended storage switch,

be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
position.

2. Be sure the headlight switch is in the

OFF position.

3. Remove the fuse box cover.

4. Pinch the locking tabs

䊊

and

䊊

found

on each side of the storage switch.

5. Pull the storage switch straight out from

the fuse box

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CAUTION

• Be careful not to allow children to

swallow the battery and removed
parts.

• An improperly disposed battery can

harm the environment. Always con-
firm local regulations for battery
disposal.

• When changing batteries, do not let

dust or oil get on the components.

• There is danger of explosion if the

lithium battery is incorrectly re-
placed. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® BATTERY
REPLACEMENT

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Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as
follows:

1. Remove the mechanical key from the

Intelligent Key.

2. Insert a small screwdriver into the slit of

the corner and twist it to separate the
upper part from the lower part. Use a
cloth to protect the casing.

3. Replace the battery with a new one.

Recommended battery:

CR2025 or equivalent

• Do not touch the internal circuit and

electric terminals as doing so could
cause a malfunction.

• Hold the battery by the edges. Holding

the battery across the contact points
will seriously deplete the storage ca-
pacity.

• Make sure that the

丣 side faces the

bottom of the case.

4. Align the tips of the upper and lower

parts

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, and then push them together

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until it is securely closed.

5. Operate the buttons to check that it is

functioning properly.

It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.

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FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This

device

complies

with

Industry

Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

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1. Headlight assembly
2. Map light
3. Room light

4. High-mounted stop light
5. Rear combination light
6. Door mirror turn signal

7. Cargo light
8. License plate light
9. Fog light (if so equipped)

Fog may temporarily form inside the lens
of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car
wash. A temperature difference between
the inside and the outside of the lens
causes the fog. This is not a malfunction. If
large drops of water collect inside the lens,
it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.

HEADLIGHTS

If headlight bulb replacement is required, it
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.

Replacing

Halogen headlight (high-beam):

The headlight high-beam is a semi-sealed
beam type that uses a replaceable head-
light (halogen) bulb.

LIGHTS

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CAUTION

• Do not leave the bulb out of the

headlight reflector for a long period
of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc.
entering the headlight body may af-
fect bulb performance.

• High-pressure halogen gas is sealed

inside the halogen bulb. The bulb
may break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.

• Only touch the base when handling

the bulb. Never touch the glass en-
velope. Touching the glass envelope
could significantly affect bulb life
and/or headlight performance.

• Aiming is not necessary after re-

placing the bulb. When aiming ad-
justment is necessary, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.

• Fog may temporarily form inside the

lens of the exterior lights in the rain
or in a car wash. A temperature dif-
ference between the inside and the
outside of the lens causes the fog.
This is not a malfunction. If large
drops of water collect inside the
lens, it is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for this service.

Use the same number and wattage as
originally installed as shown in the chart.

FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)

If fog light bulb replacement is required, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN cer-
tified LEAF dealer for this service.

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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS

Item

Wattage (W)

Bulb No.

Headlight assembly (Type A) (if so
equipped)*

High*

HB3

Low*

H11

Park/Turn signal*

28/8

7444NA

Side marker*

—

Headlight assembly (Type B) (if so
equipped)*

High*

—

Low*

—

Daytime running (if so equipped)*

—

Park/Turn signal*

28/8

7444NA

Side marker*

—

Front fog light (if so equipped)*

Charge port lid light*

—

Rear combination light

Turn signal

WY21W

Stop/Tail*

—

Back-up

W16W

Side marker*

—

License plate light*

W5W

Map light*

—

Door mirror turn signal light (if so equipped)*

—

High-mounted stop light*

—

Vanity mirror light*

1.4

—

Glove box light*

1.4

—

Room light*

—

Cargo light

W5W

*It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for replacement.

NOTE:

Always check with the Parts Department
at a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for the
latest information about parts.

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1. Remove the rear combination attach-

ment bolts

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2. Pull the rear combination assembly as

shown in the illustration

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3. Turn the bulb sockets and then remove

the bulbs

䊊

If you have a flat tire, refer to “Flat tire” in
the “In case of emergency” section.

TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)

WARNING

Radio waves could adversely affect
electric

medical

equipment. Those

who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment manu-
facturer for the possible influences be-
fore use.

This vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
It monitors tire pressure of all tires.
When the low tire pressure warning
light is lit, and the CHECK TIRE PRES-
SURE warning appears on the ve-
hicle information display, one or
more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated.

Rear combination light

WHEELS AND TIRES

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The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above
16 mph (25 km/h). Also, this system
may not detect a sudden drop in tire
pressure (for example a flat tire while
driving).

For additional information, refer to
“Low tire pressure warning light”
in the “Instruments and controls”
section, “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” section and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “In
case of emergency” section of this
manual.

Tire inflation pressure

Check the pressure of the tires often
and always prior to long distance
trips. The recommended tire pres-
sure specifications are shown on the
F.M.V.S.S/C.M.V.S.S certification label
or Tire and Loading Information la-
bel under the “Cold Tire Pressure”
heading. The Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label is affixed to the driver
side center pillar. Tire pressures
should be checked regularly be-
cause:

• Most tires naturally lose air over

time.

• Tires can lose air suddenly when

driven over potholes or other ob-
jects or if the vehicle strikes a curb
while parking.

The

tire

pressures

should

checked when the tires are cold. The
tires are considered 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 TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert
also provides visual and audible sig-
nals outside the vehicle for inflating
the tires to the recommended COLD
tire pressure. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire
Alert” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.

Incorrect tire pressure, including
under inflation, may adversely af-
fect tire life and vehicle handling.

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