Nissan Leaf 2018-2025 (ZE1) Owner's Manual : Maintenance requirements
Consistent, diligent maintenance is the cornerstone of keeping your Nissan Leaf in peak mechanical condition. By following recommended care protocols, you not only preserve the vehicle’s longevity but also ensure that the sophisticated Electric Vehicle (EV) system operates with maximum efficiency and reliability.
Ultimately, it is the owner's primary responsibility to ensure that all scheduled maintenance tasks, as well as routine general inspections, are completed punctually and correctly. As the owner of your Nissan Leaf, you are an essential partner in the maintenance chain, and your attention to these details is the most effective way to safeguard your investment.
General maintenance
General maintenance encompasses the fundamental checks that should be part of your normal, day-to-day operation of the vehicle. These inspections are essential for ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient performance. We encourage you to make these brief, periodic checks a habit to stay ahead of potential issues before they arise.
Performing these general maintenance checks is straightforward; they require very little in terms of specialized mechanical skill and can be completed quickly with only a basic set of automotive tools.
Whether you prefer to handle these inspections yourself, engage a trusted local technician, or rely on the expertise of a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer, the priority is simply to ensure these routine assessments are performed consistently.
Scheduled maintenance
The specific maintenance tasks and intervals detailed in this section are crucial for the continued health of your vehicle. While these serve as the standard roadmap for care, please be mindful that if you frequently drive under severe conditions—such as extreme temperatures, heavy stop-and-go traffic, or on rough terrain—your Nissan Leaf may require additional or more frequent service interventions to maintain optimal functionality.
Where to go for service
If your Nissan Leaf requires maintenance service or if you suspect any component is malfunctioning, it is essential to have the vehicle inspected by qualified professionals. We strongly recommend visiting a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for all your service needs.
NISSAN technicians are highly trained specialists who remain at the cutting edge of EV technology. They are equipped with the latest service information, technical bulletins, and advanced diagnostic tools, ensuring they are always up-to-date with the specific requirements of your vehicle.
These technicians are fully qualified and rigorously vetted to ensure they have the expertise required to handle the high-voltage systems and specialized components unique to your Nissan Leaf before any work commences.
In the unfortunate event that your vehicle is involved in a collision, we recommend consulting your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to locate the nearest NISSAN Certified Collision Center, or by visiting http://collision.nissanusa.com for a list of approved repair facilities.
You can maintain full confidence knowing that the service department at your local NISSAN certified LEAF dealer is committed to performing the highest level of care to meet, and exceed, the maintenance requirements of your vehicle.
General maintenance
Throughout the daily operation of your vehicle, performing general maintenance at the intervals described in this section is vital for long-term reliability. Should you notice any unusual acoustic fee ...
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Fender protector
Exploded View
1. Hoodledge insurator
2. Fender protector
3. U nut
4. Air guide
5. Screw grommet
A. To hoodledge panel
: Vehicle front
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove front fillet molding. Refer to EXT-26, "FRONT FILLET MOLDING :
Removal and Installation".
2. Re ...
Diagnosis system (ECM)
Diagnosis description
Diagnosis description : 1st Trip Detection
Logic and Two Trip Detection Logic
When a malfunction is detected for the first time, 1st trip DTC and 1st trip
Freeze Frame data are stored in the
ECM memory. The MIL will not illuminate at this stage. <1st trip>
If the s ...
Lower link
Exploded View
1. Rear suspension member
2. Adjusting bolt
3. Upper link
4. Eccentric disk
5. Lower link
6. Suspension arm bracket
7. Suspension arm
: Vehicle front
: Always replace after every
disassembly.
: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires. Re ...

