2010-2017 Nissan Leaf 4 Door Maintenance and do-it yourself -> Checking coolant level User Manual
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When adding or replacing coolant, be  
sure to use only a Genuine NISSAN  
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or  
equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life  
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-  
diluted to provide antifreeze protec-  
tion to −34°F (−37°C) . If additional  
freeze protection is needed due to the  
weather conditions where you operate  
your vehicle, add Genuine NISSAN  
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)  
concentrate following the directions  
on the container. If and equivalent  
coolant other than Genuine NISSAN  
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is  
used, follow the coolant manufacture’s  
instructions to maintain minimum an-  
tifreeze protection to −34°F (−37°C).  
The use of other types of coolant solu-  
tions other than Genuine NISSAN  
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or  
equivalent may damage the cooling  
system.  
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The life expectancy of the factory-fill  
coolant is 125,000 miles (200,000 km)  
or 15 years. Mixing any other type of  
coolant other than Genuine NISSAN  
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue),  
including Genuine NISSAN Long Life  
Antifreeze/Coolant (green), or the use  
of non-distilled water will reduce the  
life expectancy of the factory-filled  
coolant. Refer to the NISSAN Service  
and Maintenance Guide for more  
details.  
CHECKING COOLANT LEVEL  
Check the coolant level in the reservoir when  
the high voltage parts are cold. If the coolant  
B
level is below the MIN level , open the reservoir  
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A
cap and add coolant up to the MAX level  
. If  
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the reservoir is empty, check the coolant level in  
the coolant tank when the high voltage parts  
are cold. If there is insufficient coolant in the  
coolant tank, fill the coolant tank with coolant up  
to the reservoir cap opening and also add it to the  
A
reservoir up to the MAX level  
.
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Tighten the cap securely after adding coolant.  
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REDUCTION GEAR FLUID  
For additional information on the location of the  
engine coolant reservoir, refer to “Motor com-  
partment check locations” in this section.  
When checking or replacement is required, we  
recommend a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for  
servicing.  
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Avoid direct skin contact with used  
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash  
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner  
as soon as possible.  
Keep coolant out of reach of children  
and pets.  
If the cooling system frequently requires  
coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN cer-  
tified LEAF dealer.  
CAUTION  
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Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S  
ATF. Do not mix with other fluids.  
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 new ve-  
hicle limited warranty.  
Coolant must be disposed of properly. Check  
your local regulations.  
CHANGING COOLANT  
Major cooling system repairs should be per-  
formed by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. The  
service procedures can be found in the appropri-  
ate NISSAN Service Manual.  
Improper servicing can result in reduced  
heater performance.  
WARNING  
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To avoid the danger of being scalded,  
never change the coolant when the  
motor compartment is hot.  
Never remove the coolant tank cap  
when the motor compartment is hot.  
Serious burns could be caused by  
high-pressure fluid escaping from the  
radiator.  
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