2013 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual - Page 309

SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter: • A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades. • A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-drifts. • Extra window washer fluid to refill the reservoir tank. DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE WARNING • 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. • Whatever the conditions, drive with caution. Accelerate and slow down with care. If accelerating too fast, the drive wheels will lose even more traction. • Allow more stopping distance under these conditions. Braking should be started sooner than on dry pavement. • Allow greater following distances on slippery roads. • Watch for slippery spots (glare ice). These may appear on an otherwise clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is seen ahead, brake before reaching it. Try not to brake while on the ice, and avoid any sudden steering maneuvers. • Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. FREEING A FROZEN CHARGE PORT LID When the charge port is frozen, melt the ice using a hair dryer. 5-26 Starting and driving