Get In case of emergency Guide for Nissan Leaf 4 Door First Generation (2010-2017)

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9

If 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

EMERGENCY EV (ELECTRIC

VEHICLE) SHUT OFF

To shut off the EV (Electric Vehicle) system in an

emergency situation while driving, perform the

following procedure.

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

SWITCH

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

In the event of a roadside emergency, Roadside

Assistance Service is available to you. Please

refer to your Warranty Information Booklet (U.S.)

or Warranty & Roadside Assistance Information

Booklet (Canada) for details.

• Rapidly push the power switch 3 consecutive

times in less than 1.5 seconds, or

• Push and hold the power switch for more than 2

seconds.

Push the switch on to warn other drivers when

you must stop or park under emergency condi-

tions. All turn signal lights will flash.

WARNING

•

If stopping for an emergency, be sure

to move the vehicle well off the road.

Do not use the hazard warning flash-

ers while moving on the highway un-

less unusual circumstances force you

to drive so slowly that your vehicle

might become a hazard to other traffic.

Turn signals do not work when the

hazard warning flasher lights are on.

•

6-2 In case of emergency

FLAT TIRE

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING

SYSTEM (TPMS)

The flasher can be actuated with the power

switch in any position.

•

If the low tire pressure warning light

illuminates while driving, avoid sud-

den steering maneuvers or abrupt

braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off

the road to a safe location and stop the

vehicle as soon as possible. Driving

with underinflated tires may perma-

nently damage the tires and increase

the likelihood of tire failure. Serious

vehicle damage could occur and may

lead to an accident and could result in

serious personal injury. Check the tire

pressure for all four tires. Adjust the

tire pressure to the recommended

COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire

and Loading Information label to turn

the low tire pressure warning light

OFF. If the light still illuminates while

driving after adjusting the tire pres-

sure, a tire may be flat. If you have a

flat tire, repair it as soon as possible.

When a wheel is replaced, the TPMS

will not function and the low tire pres-

sure warning light will flash for ap-

proximately 1 minute. The light will re-

main on after 1 minute. Contact a

NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon

as possible for tire replacement

and/or system resetting.

Some state laws may prohibit the use of

the hazard warning flasher switch while

driving.

This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pres-

sure of all tires. When the low tire pressure warn-

ing light is lit, and the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

warning appears on the vehicle information dis-

play, one or more of your tires is significantly

under-inflated. If the vehicle is being driven with

low tire pressure, the TPMS will activate and

warn you of it by the low tire pressure warning

light. This system will activate only when the

vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH

(25 km/h). For more details, see “Warning/

indicator lights and audible reminders” in the

“Instruments and controls” section and “Tire

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the

“Starting and driving” section.

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.

In case of emergency 6-3

of a spare tire. It can be used to temporarily repair

minor tire punctures.

•

Replacing tires with those not origi-

nally specified by NISSAN could affect

the proper operation of the TPMS.

The Genuine NISSAN Emergency Tire

Repair Sealant or equivalent can be

used for temporarily repairing a tire.

Do not inject any other tire liquid or

aerosol tire sealant into the tires, as

this may cause a malfunction of tire

pressure sensors.

NISSAN recommends using only

NISSAN Genuine Emergency Tire Seal-

ant provided with your vehicle. Other

tire sealants may damage the valve

stem seal which can cause the tire to

lose air pressure. Contact a NISSAN

certified LEAF dealer as soon as pos-

sible after using tire repair sealant (for

models equipped with the emergency

tire puncture repair kit).

•

Immediately after using the Emer-

gency Tire Sealant to repair a minor

tire puncture, take your vehicle to a

NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to in-

spect, and repair or replace the tire.

The Emergency Tire Sealant cannot

If possible, have the vehicle towed to a facility that

can repair or replace the flat tire. Using the emer-

gency tire puncture repair kit may cause a mal-

function of the tire pressure sensor and cause the

low tire pressure warning light to illuminate.

permanently seal

a

punctured tire.

Continuing operation of the vehicle

without a permanent tire repair can

lead to a crash.

If you used the Emergency Tire Sealant

to repair a minor tire puncture, your

NISSAN certified LEAF dealer will also

need to replace the TPMS sensor in

addition to repairing or replacing the

tire.

NISSAN recommends using only

NISSAN Genuine Emergency Tire Seal-

ant provided with your vehicle. Other

tire sealants may damage the valve

stem seal which can cause the tire to

lose air pressure.

If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions be-

low.

•

CAUTION

•

To avoid the emergency tire puncture

kit being damaged during storage or

use:

–

Only use the emergency tire punc-

ture repair kit on your vehicle. Do

not use it on other vehicles.

Only use the kit to inflate the tires of

your vehicle and to check the vehi-

cle’s tire pressure.

REPAIRING FLAT TIRE

Only plug the compressor into a 12-

volt DC car power point.

WARNING

–

Keep the kit free of water and dirt.

Do not disassemble or modify the

kit.

•

After using Emergency Tire Sealant to

repair a minor tire puncture, do not

drive the vehicle at speeds faster than

50 MPH (80 km/h).

This vehicle does not have a spare tire. The

emergency tire puncture repair kit (Emergency

Tire Sealant) is supplied with the vehicle instead

–

Do not drop the kit or allow hard

impacts to the kit.

6-4 In case of emergency

5. Turn off the EV (Electric Vehicle) system.

•

Do not use the emergency tire punc-

ture repair kit under the following con-

ditions. Contact a NISSAN certified

LEAF dealer or professional road

assistance.

6. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to

signal professional road assistance personnel

that you need assistance.

7. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and

stand in a safe place, away from traffic and

clear of the vehicle.

–

when the sealant has passed its ex-

piration date (shown on the label

attached to the bottle)

WARNING

–

when the cut or the puncture is ap-

proximately 0.25 in (6 mm) or longer

when the tire sidewall is damaged

when the vehicle has been driven

with extremely low tire pressure

when the tire has come off the in-

side or the outside of the wheel

when the tire wheel is damaged

when two or more tires are flat

Make sure the parking brake is securely

applied and the vehicle is placed into the

P (Park) position.

Never repair tires when the vehicle is

on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is

hazardous.

Never repair tires if oncoming traffic is

close to your vehicle. Wait for profes-

sional road assistance.

–

•

–

Getting emergency tire puncture repair

kit

–

•

Take out the emergency tire puncture repair kit

located under the cargo area. The repair kit con-

sists of the following items:

Stopping the vehicle

1

1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and away

from traffic.

Tire sealant bottle

Air compressor*

Speed restriction sticker

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2

᭺

3

2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

᭺

3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking

brake.

* The compressor shape may differ depending on

the models.

4. Push the P (Park) position switch on the shift

lever to the P (Park) position.

In case of emergency 6-5

Before using emergency tire puncture

repair kit

• If any foreign object (for example, a screw or

nail) is embedded in the tire, do not remove it.

•

The emergency repair compound may

cause a malfunction of the tire pres-

sure sensors and cause the low tire

pressure warning light to illuminate.

Have the tire pressure sensor replaced

as soon as possible.

• Check the expiration date of the sealant (shown

on the label attached to the bottle). Never use a

sealant whose expiration date has passed.

Repairing tire:

WARNING

Observe the following precautions when

using the tire repair compound.

•

Swallowing the compound is danger-

ous. Immediately drink as much water

as possible and seek prompt medical

assistance.

Rinse well with lots of water if the

compound comes into contact with

skin or eyes. If irritation persists, seek

prompt medical attention.

1. Take out the speed restriction sticker from the

air compressor, then put it in a location where

the driver can see it while driving.

CAUTION

Do not put the speed restriction label on

the steering wheel pad, the speedometer

or the warning light locations.

Keep the repair compound out of the

reach of children.

6-6 In case of emergency

A

the bottle onto the bottle holder will pierce the

seal of the bottle.)

5. Remove the protective cap

of the hose

᭺

and screw the hose securely onto the tire

4. Remove the cap from the tire valve on the flat

tire.

valve. Make sure that the pressure release

B

valve

is securely tightened. Make sure that

᭺

the air compressor switch is in the OFF (O)

position, and then insert the power plug into

the power outlet in the vehicle.

1

2

2. Take the hose

and the power plug

out

᭺

of the air compressor. Remove the cap of the

bottle holder from the air compressor.

3. Remove the cap from the tire sealant bottle,

and screw the bottle clockwise onto the bottle

holder. (Leave the bottle seal intact. Screwing

In case of emergency 6-7

be repaired with this tire repair kit. Con-

NOTE:

tact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.

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.

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.

WARNING

To avoid serious personal injury while

using the emergency tire puncture repair

kit:

CAUTION

• 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.

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.

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).

If the tire is inflated to higher than the specified

pressure, lower the tire pressure by releasing

air with the pressure release valve.

If the tire pressure does not increase to 26 psi

(180 kPa) within 10 minutes, the tire may

be seriously damaged and the tire cannot

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

6-8 In case of emergency

JUMP STARTING

the tire pressure with the pressure gauge.

Temporary repair is completed if the tire pres-

sure does not drop.

To start your EV system with a booster battery,

the instructions and precautions below must be

followed.

•

Immediately after using Emergency

Tire Sealant to repair a minor tire

puncture, take your vehicle to

a

Make sure the pressure is adjusted to the

pressure that is specified on the Tire and

Loading Information label before driving.

Jump starting provides power to the 12-volt sys-

tem 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.

NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to in-

spect, and repair or replace the tire.

The Emergency Tire Sealant cannot

10. If the tire pressure drops, repeat the steps

from 5 to 9. If the pressure drops again or

under 19 psi (130 kPa), the tire cannot be

repaired with this tire repair kit. Contact

a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.

permanently seal

a

punctured tire.

Continuing operation of the vehicle

without a permanent tire repair can

lead to a crash.

Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol

tire sealant into the tires, as this may

cause a malfunction of the tire pres-

sure sensors.

If you used the Emergency Tire Sealant

to repair a minor tire puncture, your

NISSAN certified LEAF dealer will also

need to replace the TPMS sensor in

addition to repairing or replacing the

tire.

NISSAN recommends using only

NISSAN Genuine Emergency Tire Seal-

ant provided with your vehicle. Other

tire sealants may damage the valve

stem seal which can cause the tire to

lose air pressure.

•

WARNING

The sealant bottle and hose can not be reused

to repair another punctured tire. Contact a

NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to purchase

replacements.

•

If done incorrectly, jump starting can

lead to a 12-volt battery explosion, re-

sulting in severe injury or death. It

could also damage your vehicle.

Explosive hydrogen gas is always

present in the vicinity of the 12-volt

battery. Keep all sparks and flames

away from the 12-volt battery.

Do not allow battery fluid to come into

contact with eyes, skin, clothing or

painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a cor-

rosive sulfuric acid solution that can

cause severe burns. If the fluid comes

into contact with anything, immedi-

ately flush the contacted area with

water.

After repairing tire:

See a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for tire

repair/replacement as soon as possible.

•

WARNING

•

After using Emergency Tire Sealant to

repair a minor tire puncture, do not

drive the vehicle at speeds faster than

50 MPH (80 km/h).

In case of emergency 6-9

•

Keep the 12-volt battery out of the

reach of children.

CAUTION

•

Do not attempt to perform a jump start

on the 12-volt battery at the same time

that the Li-ion battery is being

charged. Doing so may damage the

vehicle or charging equipment and

could cause an injury.

LEAF cannot be used as a booster ve-

hicle because it cannot supply enough

power to start a gasoline engine. How-

ever, a gasoline engine vehicle can be

used to jump start LEAF’s 12-volt bat-

tery.

The booster battery must be rated at

12 volt. Use of an improperly rated

battery can damage your vehicle.

Whenever working on or near a 12-volt

battery, always wear suitable eye pro-

tectors (for example, goggles or indus-

trial safety spectacles) and remove

rings, metal bands, or any other jew-

elry. Do not lean over the 12-volt bat-

tery when jump starting.

Do not attempt to jump start a frozen

battery. It could explode and cause se-

rious injury.

Your vehicle has an automatic cooling

fan. It could come on at any time. Keep

hands and other objects away from it.

•

WARNING

•

Always follow the instructions below.

Failure to do so could result in damage

to the DC/DC converter and cause per-

sonal injury.

B

1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle

,

᭺

A

B

position the two vehicles (

and ) to bring

their 12-volt batteries into close proximity to

each other.

᭺

Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.

2. Apply the parking brake.

6-10 In case of emergency

IF THE LI-ION BATTERY BECOMES

COMPLETELY DISCHARGED

B

If the 12-volt battery is discharged, the

power switch cannot be moved from the

OFF position. Connect the jumper cables

B

9. While the booster vehicle

engine is run-

If the power limitation indicator light

illumi-

᭺

ning, place the EV system in the READY to

drive position.

nates, the traction motor output is limited result-

ing in reduced vehicle speed. Stop the vehicle in

a safe location before the Li-ion battery becomes

completely discharged and no power is available

to drive the vehicle. Contact Roadside assis-

tance; see your NISSAN Warranty Information

Booklet.

to the booster vehicle

before pushing

᭺

CAUTION

the power switch.

If the system does not start right away,

push the power switch to the OFF posi-

tion and wait 10 seconds before trying

again.

3. Push the P (Park)position switch to place the

vehicle in the P (Park) position.

4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems

(headlights, heater, air conditioner, etc.).

If possible, place the power switch in the OFF

position while waiting for assistance to prevent

discharging the 12-volt battery.

10. After starting your EV system, carefully dis-

connect the negative cable and then the

5. Place the power switch in the OFF position.

6. Remove the vent caps on the 12-volt battery

(if so equipped). Cover the battery with a

firmly wrung out moist cloth to reduce the

hazard of an explosion.

4

3

2

1

positive cable (

) and

᭺ ^→᭺ ^→᭺ ^→᭺

keep the READY to drive position over 20

minutes to charge the 12-volt battery.

NOTE:

If the Li-ion battery becomes completely

discharged:

11. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be

sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover

the vent holes because it may be contami-

nated with corrosive acid.

7. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as

• The vehicle is automatically placed in the

ON position and it will not be possible to

switch to the READY position.

1

2

3

4

᭺ ^→᭺ ^→᭺ ^→᭺

illustrated (

).

CAUTION

12. If necessary, connect the vehicle to a charg-

ing station or EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply

Equipment) to charge the Li-ion battery.

(See “Charge” section.) The vehicle can not

be driven until the Li-ion battery is charged.

• The vehicle is automatically switched to

the N (Neutral) position and it will not be

possible to drive the vehicle.

Always connect positive (+) to positive

(+) and negative (−) to body ground (for

example, as illustrated), not to the 12-

volt battery.

• Make sure the jumper cables do not

touch moving parts in the motor com-

partment and that the cable clamps do

not contact any other metal.

•

WARNING

If the vehicle is in the N (Neutral) position

and the Li-ion battery and the 12-volt

battery become completely discharged,

the vehicle can not be placed in the P

NOTE:

If it is not possible to turn the system ON by

following this procedure, contact a NISSAN

certified LEAF dealer immediately.

B

8. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

.

᭺

In case of emergency 6-11

PUSH STARTING

Do not attempt to start the system by pushing the

vehicle.

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

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.

(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.

CAUTION

An EV (Electric Vehicle) cannot be push-

started or tow-started. Attempting to do

so may cause traction motor damage.

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.

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.

6-12 In 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.

•

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.

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.

In case of emergency 6-13

Front

Pulling a stuck vehicle

Do not use the tie down hook for towing or

vehicle recovery.

Rear

VEHICLE RECOVERY (FREEING

STUCK VEHICLE)

Do not use the tie down hook to pull the vehicle.

CAUTION

Rear:

•

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.

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.

•

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.

6-14 In case of emergency

• Release the accelerator pedal before shifting

between R (Reverse) and D (Drive).

•

Always pull the cable straight out from

the 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.

• 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.

•

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.

In case of emergency 6-15

NOTES

6-16 In case of emergency

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