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Interior

Air conditioning, Heating

Information Heating Cooling Misc How-Tos Problems/Issues :Nissan Leaf __toc__ Information Heating The LEAF’s heating system is similar to that of a vehicle with an internal combustion engine except for the source of the heat. An internal combustion engine generates heat which is extracted by coolant (water and antifreeze). The hot coolant then circulates through a […]

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Tax Incentives, Rebates

:Nissan Leaf Federal Income Tax Credit Information, References : Base incentive amount: $2500. Plus: $417, plus “$417 for each kilowatt hour of capacity in excess of 5 kilowatt hours, … not to exceed $5000“: $5000.(The Nissan Leaf’s battery has a capacity of 24 kwH.) Total: $7500. “Energy Incentives for Individuals in the American Recovery and […]

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Leasing

* Leasing versus buying. Interwiki: mnl++ LEAF leasing information. Interwiki: mnl++ “What are your lease terms?”. Interwiki: mnl++

Problems, Issues, Concerns

Miscellaneous Unclassifiable Issues/Problems

Problems Acceleration/braking/cruise control glitches & issues Body Other problems Noises, rattles, etc. :Nissan Leaf __TOC__ Problems Acceleration/braking/cruise control glitches & issues Hard, brief, acceleration immediately after braking hard & releasing brakes; further details. Cruise control glitch: set cruise speed autonomously decreases several notches, while cruise control remains engaged and functioning. Body Trunk/boot not close properly. […]

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Warning lights leading to LEAF that won’t run

Sypnosis Symptoms What LEAFs Are Affected What To Do Quick Temporary Fix Reports of LEAFs Having/Not Having This Problem LEAFs having this problem Software version reported that have no problem Information, Theories A/C Related Malfunctioning Sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) Chronology of Diagnoses and Actions Sypnosis Some 2011 LEAF® vehicles may not go into “READY […]

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Timing of order-related events

:Nissan Leaf Apr 20, 2011: Nissan announces that it will reopen reservations, first “in the launch states of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Washington”. Individuals who already have registered on the Nissan LEAF website “340,000 potential owners” will be placed first in line to purchase a Nissan LEAF. The sequence of events in […]

Interior

Body/Appearance – Interior

: Nissan Leaf __toc__ Info LEAF seat covers by “Seat Covers Unlimited”. Pics of LEAFs with Wet Okole seat covers: Wet Okole seat covers: gray with red piping, red embroidered “LEAF”. Interwiki: mnl++ Dark gray surrounds with light gray center Interwiki: mnl++ Light gray with white piping Interwiki: mnl++ Light gray seat covers with blue […]

Wheels, Tires, Brakes

Nissan Leaf Wheels, Tires

Information Specifications, dimensions Alignment Spare tire U.S. market Non-U.S. Market Spare tire & jack options Snow Tires Miscellaneous How-Tos Aftermarket Wheel Fitments Nissan Leaf 2nd Generation 2018 – 17 inch wheels 18 inch wheels Nissan Leaf 1st Generation 2010-2017 Replacement Tires Michelin Defenders Reviews Michelin X-Tour A/S HT Bridgeston Ecopia Replacement Tires Nokian WR-G3 Low […]

Exterior

Drivetrain

Information Power Train Efficiency Bugs/Issues :Nissan Leaf __toc__ Information See “Specs” for engine specifications. Transmission Nissan LEAF Service Manual, page TM-21: Reduction gear model: RE1F61A Overall gear ratio: 7.937 Number of teeth: Input gear: 17 Main gear (in/out): 31/17 Final gear: 74 To put the transmission into neutral, push mouse shifter to the left and […]

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Miscellaneous

Pics Pics of tinted LEAFs Videos Miscellaneous Miscellaneous :Nissan Leaf __TOC__ Pics Black LEAF w/ 18×8 wheels Interwiki: mnl++: black Advanti Denaro B2 18×8 wheels and Kumho Ecsta SPT 215/40-18 tires: Nissan NISMO LEAF concept racer at the New York Auto Show 2011 LEAF with 16×7 ET20 10.5 lbs. Rays wheels, stock suspension Interwiki: mnl++ […]