User Manual - Page 267

For 2011 LEAF.

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6-4 In case of emergency
If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions
below.
CAUTION
. To avoid the emergency tire punc-
ture kit being damaged during sto-
rage or use:
Only use the emergency tire
puncture repair kit on your ve-
hicle. Do not use it on other
vehicles.
Only use the kit to inflate the
tires of your vehicle and to
check the vehicle’s tire pressure.
Only plug the compressor into a
12-volt DC car power point.
Keep the kit free of water and
dirt.
Do not disassemble or modify
the kit.
Do not drop the kit or allow hard
impacts to the kit.
. Do not use the emergency tire
puncture repair kit under the follow-
ing conditions. Contact a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer or profes-
sional road assistance.
when the sealant has passed its
expiration date (shown on the
label attached to the bottle)
when the cut or the puncture is
approximately 0.25 in (6 mm) or
longer
when the tire sidewall is da-
maged
when the vehicle has been dri-
ven with extremely low tire
pressure
when the tire has come off the
inside or the outside of the
wheel
when the tire wheel is damaged
when two or more tires are flat
Stopping the vehicle
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and
away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking
brake.
4. Push the P position switch on the selector
lever to the P (Park) position.
5. Turn off the EV (Electric Vehicle) system.
6. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to
signal professional road assistance person-
nel that you need assistance.
7. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle
and stand in a safe place, away from traffic
and clear of the vehicle.
WARNING
Make sure the parking brake is securely
applied and the vehicle is placed into
the P (Park) position.
. Never repair tires when the vehicle
is on a slope, ice or slippery areas.
This is hazardous.
. Never repair tires if oncoming traffic
is close to your vehicle. Wait for
professional road assistance.
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