NISSAN 2013 LEAF - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 343)

For additional brake fluid information, see ЉCa-
pacities and recommended lubricants
Љ in the
ЉTechnical and consumer informationЉ section of
this manual.
WARNING
• Use only new fluid from a sealed con-
tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake system.
The use of improper fluids can damage
the brake system, and affect the vehi-
cle’s stopping ability.
• Clean the filler cap before removing.
• Brake fluid is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers
out of the reach of children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid
is spilled, immediately wash the surface
with water.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid is
below the MIN line
᭺
1 or the brake warning light
illuminates, add Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to
the MAX line
᭺
2 . If fluid must be added fre-
quently, the system should be checked by a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
Except for Canada
To check the fluid level, use your finger to plug the
center hole
᭺
1 of the cap/tube assembly, then
remove it from the reservoir. If there is no fluid in
the tube, add fluid.
For Canada
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodically.
Add window washer fluid when the low washer
fluid warning appears on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display. (See
Љ9. Low washer warning (if
so equipped) Љ in the ЉInstruments and controlsЉ
section.)
BRAKE FLUID WINDOW WASHER FLUID
8-10 Maintenance and do-it yourself