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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

᭺

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

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