system” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply deicer
through the key hole. If the lock becomes frozen,
heat the key before inserting it into the key hole or
use the remote keyless entry keyfob.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
• A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove ice
and snow from the windows and wiper blades.
SUMMER tires have a tread designed to provide
superior performance on dry pavement. How-
ever, the performance of these tires will be sub-
stantially reduced in snowy and icy conditions. If
you operate your vehicle on snowy or icy roads,
NISSAN recommends the use of MUD & SNOW
or ALL SEASON tires on all four wheels. Consult
a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for the tire type,
size, speed rating and availability information.
• A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-drifts.
ANTI-FREEZE
• Extra window washer fluid to refill the reservoir
tank.
In the winter when it is possible that the outside
temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C), check
the antifreeze to ensure proper winter protection.
For additional information, see “Cooling system”
in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
12-VOLT BATTERY
For additional traction on icy roads, studded 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.
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Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip”under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving
on wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.
If the 12-volt battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the 12-volt
battery fluid may freeze and damage the 12-volt
battery. To maintain maximum efficiency, the 12-
volt battery should be checked regularly. For ad-
ditional information, see “12-volt battery” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.
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Whatever the conditions, drive with
caution. Accelerate and slow down
with care. If accelerating too fast, the
drive wheels will lose even more trac-
tion.
Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
Tire chains may be used. For details, see “Tire
chains” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-
freeze, drain the cooling system. Refill before
operating the vehicle. For details, see “Cooling
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