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Electrical

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Cooling

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A/C / climate

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Suspension / steering

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Nissan Note e-POWER HE12

Useful references for your exact car

These references relate to the selected symptom. They do not identify a faulty component or recommend replacing it. Confirm equipment, production period and source caveats for your individual car.

Verified facts

12V battery →

LN2 60Ah on most HE12 e-POWER grades; LN1 50Ah on e-POWER S

Battery fitment varies by grade and equipment. Match the grade and production date before purchasing a replacement.

Nissan Motor Co. · Verified 2026-09-27

Brake fluid →

Nissan Genuine No.2500 (DOT3)

Specification only; replacement timing remains in the maintenance note.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Verified 2026-10-02

Engine coolant capacity →

Approx. 6.96 L on 2016–mid-2018 HE12; 6.78 L from Jul 2018 change (including reservoir)

Production period matters; verify the vehicle date before servicing.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Verified 2026-10-02

Front traction motor →

EM57 AC synchronous motor · 80 kW (109 PS) max · 254 N·m max

The specification also lists 70 kW rated output; this record highlights maximum figures.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Verified 2026-10-02

Inverter coolant capacity →

Approx. 4.24 L on 2016–mid-2018 HE12; 4.16 L from Jul 2018 change (including reservoir)

Production period matters; verify the vehicle date before servicing.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Verified 2026-10-02

Traction battery type →

Lithium-ion battery

This high-voltage traction battery is separate from the 12V auxiliary battery.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Verified 2026-10-02

Step-by-step guides

Nissan Note e-POWER HE12 Key-Fob Battery Replacement →

Manufacturer-referenced Nissan Note e-POWER HE12 intelligent-key CR2025 replacement procedure. Confirm intelligent-key type before opening.

Easy · 5–10 minutes

Intelligent key CR2025 is different from the remote-entry key CR1620. Nissan specifies the CR2025 positive (+) side DOWN. Wrap the opening screwdriver in a cloth and do not insert it deeply; internal circuits may be damaged. Do not force the cover. Keep button cells and loose parts away from children.

Nissan Note e-POWER HE12: Choose LN1 or LN2 12V Battery →

Nissan's official HE12 12V battery chart distinguishes LN1 50Ah for e-POWER S equipment from LN2 60Ah for most other e-POWER grades. Identify the exact model year and equipment before buying.

Easy · 5–10 minutes to check equipment

Battery-selection reference only—not instructions for disconnecting or replacing a vehicle battery. Confirm grade, production date, equipment, case dimensions and fitting against Nissan's current parts data and the existing battery. Hybrid high-voltage components require special precautions.

Maintenance

Documented service references; your service history determines what is due.

Inverter coolant service reference

Condition based

Service the e-POWER inverter cooling circuit using the production-period-specific quantity and approved coolant/procedure.

Nissan states replacement timing should be checked in the maintenance note; no interval is inferred here.

Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 fluid and coolant FAQ ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

Brake-fluid service reference

Condition based

Use Nissan Genuine No.2500 DOT3 brake fluid as specified.

Replacement timing is not inferred from the fluid table; consult the maintenance note.

Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 fluid and coolant FAQ ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

Key fob battery replacement

Condition based

Use a CR2025 battery for the documented Nissan Intelligent Key / key-fob reference.

Confirm key type before replacement.

Nissan Japan FAQ ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

Engine coolant service reference

Condition based

Use the HE12 production-period-specific engine coolant quantity and manufacturer-specified coolant/service procedure.

Nissan states replacement timing should be checked in the maintenance note; no interval is inferred here.

Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 fluid and coolant FAQ ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

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Parts / fitment

Reference specifications, not a shopping list or proof that these parts need replacement. Fitment conditions still apply.

12V battery

LN2 60Ah on most HE12 e-POWER grades; LN1 50Ah on e-POWER S

Battery fitment varies by grade and equipment. Match the grade and production date before purchasing a replacement.

Nissan Motor Co. source ↗ · Verified 2026-09-27

Key fob battery

CR2025

Applicability follows the exact model/chassis code and configuration stated by the manufacturer source.

Nissan Motor Co. source ↗ · Verified 2026-09-27

Brake architecture

Ventilated disc front · leading-trailing drum rear

Architecture reference only; exact service parts require chassis/grade confirmation.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

Front traction motor

EM57 AC synchronous motor · 70 kW rated · 80 kW max · 254 N·m max

HE12 e-POWER front traction-motor reference from Nissan.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

Traction battery architecture

Lithium-ion traction battery

High-voltage traction-battery architecture; separate from the 12V auxiliary battery.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

Brake fluid

Nissan Genuine No.2500 (DOT3)

Use manufacturer-specified DOT3 fluid and follow the appropriate brake-service procedure.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

Engine coolant

Approx. 6.96 L pre-Jul-2018 / 6.78 L from Jul 2018, including reservoir

HE12 production period changes the reference quantity; verify build period.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

Inverter coolant

Approx. 4.24 L pre-Jul-2018 / 4.16 L from Jul 2018, including reservoir

This is the e-POWER inverter cooling circuit; verify build period and service procedure.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-02

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