2013 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual - Page 352

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® BATTERY REPLACEMENT CAUTION • Be careful not to allow children to swallow the battery and removed parts. • An improperly disposed battery can harm the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal. • When changing batteries, do not let dust or oil get on the components. • There is danger of explosion if the lithium battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. 2. Insert a small screwdriver into the slit of the corner and twist it to separate the upper part from the lower part. Use a cloth to protect the casing. 3. Replace the battery with a new one. Recommended battery: CR2025 or equivalent • Do not touch the internal circuit and electric terminals as doing so could cause a malfunction. • Hold the battery by the edges. Holding the battery across the contact points will seriously deplete the storage capacity. • Make sure that the  side faces the bottom of the case. Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as follows: 1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key. Maintenance and do-it yourself 8-19