Nissan LEAF 2023 Owners Manual
10.3.2.7. Repairing tyre
Observe the following precautions when using the tyre repair compound.
Swallowing the compound is dangerous. Immediately drink as much water as possible and seek prompt medical assistance.
Rinse well with lots of water if the compound comes into contact with skin or eyes. If irritation persists, seek prompt medical attention.
Keep the repair compound out of the reach of children.
Remove the speed restriction sticker from the air compressor, then place it in a location where the driver can see it while driving.
Do not put the speed restriction label on the steering wheel pad, the speedometer or the warning light locations.
Take the hose (1) and the power plug (2) out of the air compressor. Remove the cap of the bottle holder from the air compressor.
Remove the cap from the tyre sealant bottle, and screw the bottle clockwise onto the bottle holder of the air compressor.
Leave the bottle seal intact. Screwing the bottle onto the bottle holder will pierce the seal of the bottle.
Remove the cap from the tyre valve on the flat tyre.
Remove the protective cap (A) of the hose and screw the hose securely onto the tyre valve. Make sure that the pressure release valve (B) is securely tightened. Make sure that the air compressor switch is in the OFF (O) position, then insert its power plug into the power outlet in the vehicle.
Push the power switch to the ACC position. Then push the compressor switch to the ON (−) position and inflate the tyre up to the pressure that is specified on the tyre and loading information label affixed to the driver’s side centre pillar if possible, or to the minimum of 180 kPa (26 psi). Turn the air compressor off briefly in order to check the tyre pressure with the pressure gauge.
If the tyre is inflated to a pressure higher than the specified pressure, lower the tyre pressure by releasing air with the pressure release valve.
Do not operate the compressor over 10 minutes. Doing so may discharge the 12-volt battery.
The compressor tyre pressure gauge may show a pressure reading of 600 kPa (87 psi) for about 30 seconds while inflating the tyre. The pressure gauge is indicating the pressure inside the sealant can. When the sealant has been injected into the tyre the pressure gauge will drop and indicate actual tyre pressure.
To avoid serious personal injury while using the emergency tyre puncture repair kit:
Securely tighten the compressor hose to the tyre valve. Failure to do so can cause the sealant to spray into the air and get into your eyes or on your skin.
Do not stand directly beside the damaged tyre while it is being inflated because of the risk of rupture. If there are any cracks or bumps, turn the compressor off immediately.
If the tyre pressure does not increase to 180 kPa (26 psi) within 10 minutes, the tyre may be seriously damaged and the tyre cannot be repaired with this tyre repair kit. Contact a knowledgeable LEAF repairer such as a NISSAN certified electric vehicle dealer.
When the tyre pressure is at the specified value, turn the air compressor off. If the tyre cannot be inflated to the specified value, the air compressor can be turned off at the minimum of 180 kPa (26 psi). Remove the power plug from the power outlet and quickly remove the hose from the tyre valve. Install the tyre valve cap. Properly storage the emergency tyre puncture repair kit in the boot area.
To avoid serious personal injury when stowing the emergency tyre puncture repair kit:
Keep the sealant bottle screwed into the compressor. Failure to do so can cause the sealant to spray into the air and get into your eyes or on your skin.
Immediately drive the vehicle for 10 minutes or 10 km (6 miles) at a speed of 80 km/h (50 MPH) or less within 1 minute after following step 7.
After driving, make sure that the air compressor switch is in the OFF position, then screw the hose securely onto the tyre valve. Check the tyre pressure with the pressure gauge. The temporary repair is completed if the tyre pressure does not drop.
Make sure the pressure is adjusted to the pressure that is specified on the tyre placard before driving.
If the tyre pressure drops, repeat step 5 to 9. If the pressure drops again or remains under 130 kPa (19 psi), the tyre cannot be repaired with this tyre repair kit. Contact a knowledgeable LEAF repairer such as a NISSAN certified electric vehicle dealer.
The sealant bottle and hose can not be reused to repair another punctured tyre. Contact a knowledgeable LEAF repairer such as a NISSAN certified electric vehicle dealer to purchase replacements.