2014 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual - Page 333

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT Your new NISSAN has been designed to have minimum maintenance requirements with long service intervals to save you both time and money. However, some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your NISSAN's fine mechanical condition, as well as its EV (Electric Vehicle) system performance. It is the owner's responsibility to make sure that the scheduled maintenance, as well as general maintenance, is performed. As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper maintenance care. You are a vital link in the maintenance chain. eration. It is your responsibility to perform these procedures regularly as prescribed. Performing general maintenance checks requires minimal mechanical skill and only a few general automotive tools. These checks or inspections can be done by yourself, a qualified technician or, if you prefer, a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. GENERAL MAINTENANCE During the normal day-to-day operation of the vehicle, general maintenance should be performed regularly as prescribed in this section. If you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or smell, be sure to check for the cause or have a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer do it promptly. In addition, you should notify a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer if you think that repairs are required. When performing any checks or maintenance work, see "Maintenance precautions". WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE If maintenance service is required or your vehicle appears to malfunction, have the systems checked and serviced by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up-to-date with the latest service information through technical bulletins, service tips, and in-dealership information systems. They are completely qualified to work on NISSAN vehicles before work begins. You can be confident that a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer's service department performs the best job to meet the maintenance requirements on your vehicle - in a reliable and economical way. EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS Additional information on the following items with "*" is found later in this section. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE For your convenience, both required and optional scheduled maintenance items are described and listed in your "NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide". You must refer to that guide to ensure that necessary maintenance is performed on your NISSAN at regular intervals. Outside vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified. Doors and motor hood: Check that all doors and the motor hood operate properly. Also ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges, latches, latch pins, rollers and links if necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the motor hood from opening when the primary latch is released. GENERAL MAINTENANCE General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during normal day-to-day operation. They are essential for proper vehicle op- 8-2 Maintenance and do-it yourself