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COOLING SYSTEM

The cooling system is filled at the factory

with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine

NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)

and 50% water to provide year-round anti-

freeze and coolant protection. The anti-

freeze solution contains rust and corrosion

inhibitors. Additional cooling system addi-

tives are not necessary.

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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 di-

rections on the container. If an

equivalent coolant other than Genu-

ine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/

Coolant (blue) is used, follow the

coolant manufacture's instructions

to maintain minimum antifreeze

protection to −34°F (−37°C). The use

of other types of coolant solutions

other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life

Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equiva-

lent 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)(or equivalent coolant), includ-

ing Genuine NISSAN Long Life

Antifreeze/Coolant (green), or the

use of non-distilled water may re-

duce the life expectancy of the

factory-filled coolant. For additional

information, refer to the NISSAN Ser-

vice and Maintenance Guide.

WARNING

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Never remove the coolant reservoir

cap when the motor compartment is

hot. Wait until the motor compart-

ment cools down.

The coolant reservoir is equipped

with a pressure type coolant reser-

voir cap. To prevent damage to the

motor compartment, use only

Genuine NISSAN coolant reservoir

cap.

CAUTION

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Never use any additives in the cool-

ant such as radiator sealer in the

cooling system. This may cause

damage to electrical equipment

such as the motor and inverter.

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Tighten the cap securely after adding cool-

ant.

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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.

For additional information on the location

of the coolant reservoir, refer to “Motor

compartment check locations” in this sec-

tion.

Keep coolant out of reach of children

and pets.

If the cooling system frequently requires

coolant, it is recommended that you visit

a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.

Coolant must be disposed of properly.

Check your local regulations.

CHANGING COOLANT

It is recommended that major cooling sys-

tem repairs should be performed by a

NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. The service

procedures can be found in the appropri-

ate NISSAN Service Manual.

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CHECKING COOLANT LEVEL

Check the coolant level in the reservoir

when the high-voltage parts are cold. If

Improper servicing can result in reduced

heater performance.

the coolant level is below the MIN level

open the reservoir cap and add coolant up

WARNING

to the MAX level

. If the reservoir is empty,

check the coolant level in the coolant res-

ervoir when the high-voltage parts are

cold. If there is insufficient coolant in the

coolant reservoir, fill the coolant reservoir

with coolant up to the reservoir cap open-

ing and also add it to the reservoir up to the

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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 reservoir

cap when the motor compartment is

hot. Serious burns could be caused

by high-pressure fluid escaping from

the radiator.

MAX level

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