NISSAN 2012 LEAF - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 300)

. Keep the 12-volt battery surface clean and
dry. Clean the 12-volt battery with a solution
of baking soda and water.
. Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.
WARNING
. Do not expose the 12-volt battery to
flames or electrical sparks. Hydro-
gen gas generated by the 12-volt
battery is explosive. Do not allow
12-volt battery fluid to contact your
skin, eyes, fabrics or painted sur-
faces. After touching a 12-volt bat-
tery or 12-volt battery cap, do not
touch or rub your eyes. Thoroughly
wash your hands. If the acid con-
tacts your eyes, skin or clothing,
immediately flush with water for at
least 15 minutes and seek medical
attention.
. Do not operate the vehicle if the
fluid in the 12-volt battery is low.
Low 12-volt battery fluid can cause a
higher load on the 12-volt battery
which can generate heat, reduce
battery life, and in some cases lead
to an explosion.
. When working on or near a 12-volt
battery, always wear suitable eye
protection and remove all jewelry.
. 12-volt battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
. Keep the 12-volt battery out of the
reach of children.
Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be
between the UPPER LEVEL
*
1 and LOWER
LEVEL
*
2 lines.
If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled
water to bring the level to the indicator in each
filler opening. Do not overfill.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-11
12-VOLT BATTERY