2013 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual - Page 338

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precautions that should be closely observed. WARNING • The EV (Electric Vehicle) system uses high voltage up to approximately DC 400 volt. The system can be hot during and after starting and when the vehicle is shut off. Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature. Obey the labels that are attached to the vehicle. • Never disassemble, remove or replace high-voltage parts and cables as well as their connectors. High-voltage cables are colored orange. • Disassembling, removing or replacing those parts or cables can cause severe burns or electric shock that may result in serious injury or death. The vehicle high voltage system has no user serviceable parts. Take your vehicle to the NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for any necessary maintenance. • Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the parking brake securely and chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. Push the P (Park) position switch on the selector lever or place the vehicle into the N (Neutral) position. • If you must work with the EV (Electric vehicle) system is turned on, keep hands, clothing, hair and tools away from moving fans and any other moving parts. • Make sure that the power switch is in the OFF or LOCK position when performing any part replacement or repairs. • It is advisable to secure or remove any loose clothing and remove any jewelry, such as rings, watches, etc. before working on your vehicle. • Always wear eye protection whenever you work on your vehicle. • Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by a jack. If it is necessary to work under the vehicle, support it with safety stands. • Keep smoking materials, flames and sparks away from the 12-volt battery. CAUTION • Do not work under the hood while the motor compartment is hot. Push the power switch in the OFF position and wait until it cools down. • Avoid direct contact with used coolant. Improperly disposed coolant and/or other vehicle fluids can damage the environment. Always conform to local regulations for the disposal of vehicle fluids. • Never connect or disconnect the battery or any transistorized component while the power switch is in the ON position. • Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic cooling fan. It may come on at any time without warning, even if the power switch is not in the ACC, ON or READY to drive position. To avoid injury, always disconnect the negative 12-volt battery cable before working near the fan. • Before performing any electrical maintenance work on the vehicle such as the battery, fuses or bulb replacement, confirm the following: - The charge connector is removed from the vehicle. Maintenance and do-it yourself 8-5