The following detailed descriptions are designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the scheduled maintenance items that require periodic inspection or replacement to keep your Nissan Leaf running at its peak. Your official maintenance schedule serves as a roadmap, explicitly indicating the mileage and time-based intervals at which each component must be serviced.

Please remember that, in addition to this formal scheduled maintenance, your vehicle requires regular vigilance regarding certain items during your normal, day-to-day operation. For a full breakdown of these ongoing requirements, please consult the "General maintenance" section of this manual.

Items identified with an asterisk ("*") are strongly recommended by NISSAN to ensure the long-term reliability and performance of your vehicle. While performing maintenance on these specific items is not a strict requirement to maintain your standard NISSAN vehicle warranties, addressing them proactively is highly advisable. Conversely, other maintenance items and intervals listed are mandatory for warranty compliance.

Whenever applicable, you can find supplemental guidance and step-by-step instructions in the "Do-it-yourself" section of this manual.

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items

EV System Charging Port*: Regularly inspect the charging port for any signs of foreign contamination, such as dust, sand, or debris, which could interfere with a secure connection.

Charging Port Sealing Cap*: To clean the sealing cap, use only compressed air. Always wear proper eye protection when performing this task to prevent any dislodged particles from causing injury.

Coolant: It is critical to replace the coolant at the specified service intervals. When performing a flush or topping off the fluid, ensure you use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or a high-quality equivalent, mixed to the correct ratio as outlined in your Owner's Manual for your local climate. The factory-fill coolant in your Nissan Leaf is engineered to last 125,000 miles (200,000 km) or 15 years, whichever threshold is reached first. Subsequent replacements with Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) should be performed every 75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 5 years, again, whichever comes first.

NOTE:

Mixing incompatible coolant types or utilizing non-distilled water can significantly compromise the chemical stability of the fluid and will effectively reduce the recommended service life of the coolant system.

Chassis and Body Maintenance

Brake lines and cables: Conduct a visual inspection to confirm all lines are correctly routed and installed. Look specifically for signs of chafing, structural cracks, material deterioration, or fluid seepage. Any damaged or worn components must be replaced immediately to ensure braking safety.

Brake pads and rotors: Thoroughly check these components for excessive wear, surface deterioration, or evidence of fluid leaks. Swiftly replace any parts that show signs of damage to maintain the high-performance braking standards of your Nissan Leaf.

In-cabin microfilter: Replace this filter at the designated service intervals. If you frequently drive in high-dust environments or urban areas with significant air pollution, consider replacing the microfilter more frequently to maintain cabin air quality.

Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts, drive shaft boots: Carefully inspect these critical components for signs of damage, looseness, or evidence of leaking oil and grease. If you frequently drive under severe conditions, such as on unpaved roads, these items should be inspected more often.

Tire rotation: Rotate your tires at the intervals dictated by your maintenance schedule. During this process, take the time to inspect each tire for road damage or patterns of uneven wear; replace tires promptly if their condition warrants it.

Reduction Gear Oil: At the intervals specified in your maintenance guide, perform a visual inspection of the reduction gear assembly to check for any visible signs of leakage.