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Note e-POWER Hybrid `HE12`

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2016–2020 · Japan
Hybrid

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Fluids

Engine oil

3.4 L

With filter

Oil only 3.2 L

Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 FAQ ↗

Notes

Split from the same manufacturer-backed engine-oil capacity specification for this chassis.

Coolant

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

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 fluid and coolant FAQ ↗

Notes

Production period matters; verify the vehicle date before servicing.

Brake fluid

Nissan Genuine No.2500 (DOT3)

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 fluid and coolant FAQ ↗

Notes

Specification only; replacement timing remains in the maintenance note.

Fuel tank

41 L on most e-POWER grades; 35 L on e-POWER S

Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 fuel FAQ ↗Depends on grade

Notes

Tank capacity differs by grade. Confirm the exact grade before using the figure for range or refuelling calculations.

Tyres and wheels

Tyre pressure

e-POWER X, Medalist, B (185/70R14) and NISMO/NISMO S (195/55R16): 230 kPa front / 210 kPa rear; e-POWER S (185/65R15 88H): 350 kPa front and rear

Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 tire and wheel table ↗Depends on grade

Notes

e-POWER S and NISMO variants use different tyre specifications and may use different pressures. Always confirm the driver's-door tyre placard for the exact grade.

Batteries, bulbs and plugs

12V battery

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

Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 12V battery FAQ ↗Depends on equipment

Notes

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

Smart-key battery

CR2025

Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan FAQ ↗

Hybrid and EV

Traction battery

Lithium-ion battery

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 specifications (2019-10) ↗

Notes

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

Show bulbs, plugs and wheels

Wheel fitment

100 mm

Wheel PCD

Wheel bolt-hole count 4 holes

Factory wheel rim width 5.5J

Factory wheel inset (offset) +40 mm

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 specifications (2019-10) ↗Depends on grade

Notes

Confirm aftermarket wheel compatibility with the exact vehicle and wheel manufacturer.

Wheel diameter and inset can vary by grade; match the complete wheel specification.

Exact wheel package can vary by grade; match the complete wheel specification.

Spark plugs

LZKAR6AP11 platinum

1.1 mm gap

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 spark plug FAQ ↗

Notes

Applies to the documented 2016-11 to 2020-11 HE12 e-POWER HR12DE application. Confirm engine and production period before purchase.

Bulbs and lamps
Lamp	Specification
Clearance lamp configuration	LED with LED headlamps; W5W 5 W on halogen-headlamp cars Confirm whether the car has LED or halogen headlamps before ordering a replacement. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗
Fog lamp bulb	H8 halogen, 12V 35W Fog lamps were optional on some grades and standard on others, so confirm the vehicle is equipped with this lamp type. Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 fog lamp FAQ ↗
Front turn-signal bulb	PY21W amber · 21 W Confirm the installed lamp assembly and production-period configuration before ordering. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗
Headlamp bulb types	Halogen: H11 55W low / HB3 60W high; LED-equipped cars use LED low beam + HB3 60W high Equipment varies by grade and production period. Confirm whether the car has LED or halogen low beams before buying a bulb. Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp bulb FAQ ↗
High-mount stop lamp architecture	LED Treat this as lamp-unit architecture, not a replaceable bulb specification. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗
License-plate lamp bulb	W5W · 5 W Confirm the fitted lamp and production period. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗
Rear turn-signal bulb	WY21W amber · 21 W Confirm the installed rear combination lamp before ordering. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗
Reverse lamp bulb	W16W 16W on 2016–2020 HE12-era configurations Lamp specifications can vary by production period and equipment; match the exact car before replacement. Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp bulb FAQ ↗
Side turn-signal lamp	LED Treat this as lamp-unit architecture, not a replaceable bulb specification. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗
Stop lamp architecture	LED Treat this as lamp-unit architecture, not a replaceable bulb specification. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗
Tail lamp bulb	W5W · 5 W Lamp architecture varies by production period and grade; confirm the fitted lamp. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗

Service plan

Published service references.

Engine oil severe-service interval

7,500 km or 6 months

For HE12 e-POWER HR12DE vehicles used under Nissan severe-condition criteria, Nissan reduces the engine-oil and oil-filter interval from 15,000 km / 12 months to 7,500 km / 6 months. Applies only under Nissan severe-condition criteria; normal-use interval remains longer.

Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 FAQ ↗

Severe service 7,500 km or 6 months Nissan defines severe use by operating conditions including repeated short trips, mountain/grade driving and rough-road use. Use whichever limit is reached first. Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 FAQ ↗

Engine oil and oil filter

15,000 km or 12 months

Replace the engine oil, and the oil filter when due, at 15,000 km or 12 months under normal use, whichever comes first. Under Nissan severe-condition use, the interval is 7,500 km or 6 months, whichever comes first. The HE12 e-POWER uses the HR12DE generator engine.

Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 FAQ ↗

When the job is due, use this
Job	Published reference
Inverter coolant service reference	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 Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 fluid and coolant FAQ ↗
Gearbox-fluid service reference	Use Nissan Genuine Matic Fluid S for the cited HE12 e-POWER gearbox reference. The FAQ gives specification/quantity, not a replacement interval; consult the maintenance note. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 fluid and coolant FAQ ↗
Brake-fluid service reference	Use Nissan Genuine No.2500 DOT3 brake fluid as specified. Replacement timing is not inferred from the fluid table; consult the maintenance note. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 fluid and coolant FAQ ↗
Key fob battery replacement	Use a CR2025 battery for the documented Nissan Intelligent Key / key-fob reference. Confirm key type before replacement. Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan FAQ ↗
Wiper-blade fitment service reference	Documented blade lengths are 650 mm driver, 300 mm passenger and 305 mm rear. Confirm the exact blade attachment before purchase. Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 wiper FAQ ↗
Tyre-pressure service reference	For the cited e-POWER X / MEDALIST configuration, use 230 kPa front and 210 kPa rear as the manufacturer reference. The individual tyre-pressure placard remains the final check for the exact grade/tyre package. Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 tire and wheel table ↗
Exterior-lighting service reference	Use Nissan's published HE12-era lamp table to match replaceable bulbs: PY21W 21 W front turn, WY21W 21 W rear turn, W5W 5 W tail/license, with LED units where specified. This is a fitment/service reference, not a replacement interval. Confirm production period and headlamp system. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗
Engine coolant service reference	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 Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 fluid and coolant FAQ ↗
Engine oil	With filter · 3.4 L Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 FAQ ↗ Oil only · 3.2 L Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 FAQ ↗
Brake fluid	Nissan Genuine No.2500 (DOT3) Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 fluid and coolant FAQ ↗
12V battery	LN2 60Ah on most HE12 e-POWER grades; LN1 50Ah on e-POWER S Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 12V battery FAQ ↗

Nissan’s full interval table for this car is not published on CarFactBook yet. Use the cited manual or schedule for any work beyond the references shown here.

Recalls

Published recall notices for HE12

That is not a clearance. Recalls depend on the chassis number. Check your chassis number against each notice.

JPNo. 53502023-07-14

Generator-engine blow-by hose recall

What can happen: In the worst case the engine may not start, or the motor may stop while driving and the vehicle may become unable to continue.
The fix: Replace the blow-by hose with the countermeasure part that has an extended protector.
Which cars: HE12-000043 through HE12-422955…

Check the ranges on Nissan’s notice ↗Search Japan’s recall database ↗

Last checked 2026-09-28

Do it yourself

7 guides for this car

Easy

Note HE12 e-POWER in Kenya: Warning-to-Quote Checklist

10–15 minutes to prepare a service request · 2 tools · 5 steps

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Easy

Note HE12 e-POWER Meter Display in English: Trip Computer, Service Reminder & Clock

5–10 minutes with the car parked · 2 tools · 5 steps

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Easy

How to Replace a Nissan Note e-POWER HE12 Key-Fob Battery

5–10 minutes · 2 tools · 6 steps

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Easy

Tyre Pressure for X, Medalist and S

10–20 minutes · 3 tools · 7 steps

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Easy

Nissan Note HE12: Identify CR2025 Intelligent Key vs CR1620 Remote

5–10 minutes · 3 tools · 7 steps · illustrated

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Easy

Choose LN1 or LN2 12V Battery

5–10 minutes to check equipment · 3 tools · 6 steps

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Easy

Normal vs Severe Engine-Oil Service

5–10 minutes to check the schedule · 2 tools · 6 steps

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Parts and fitment

Check published parts and fitment references.

27 published references
Part	Specification	Check before ordering
Brake architectureBrakes	`Ventilated disc front · leading-trailing drum rear`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 specifications (2019-10) ↗	Architecture reference only; exact service parts require chassis/grade confirmation.
Generator engine fitmentEngine	`HR12DE · 1,198 cc · 78.0×83.6 mm · 12.0:1 · Nissan EGI (ECCS)`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 specifications (2019-10) ↗	Detailed generator-engine architecture for the cited HE12 e-POWER specification.
Front traction motorHybrid system	`EM57 AC synchronous motor · 70 kW rated · 80 kW max · 254 N·m max`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 specifications (2019-10) ↗	HE12 e-POWER front traction-motor reference from Nissan.
Traction battery architectureHybrid system	`Lithium-ion traction battery`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 specifications (2019-10) ↗	High-voltage traction-battery architecture; separate from the 12V auxiliary battery.
Spark plug specificationIgnition	`LZKAR6AP11 platinum · 1.1 mm gap`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 spark plug FAQ ↗	Applies to the documented 2016-11 to 2020-11 HE12 e-POWER HR12DE application. Confirm engine and production period before purchase.

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Remaining references
Part	Specification	Check before ordering
Spark plugsIgnition	`LZKAR6AP11 platinum · 1.1 mm gap`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 spark plug FAQ ↗	HE12 e-POWER HR12DE application for the documented 2016-11 to 2020-11 period. Confirm engine and production period before purchase.
Clearance lamp architectureLighting	`LED with LED headlamps; W5W 5 W with halogen headlamps`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗	Headlamp-system dependent; confirm LED vs halogen equipment.
Fog lamp bulbLighting	`H8 halogen, 12V 35W`Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 fog lamp FAQ ↗	Fog lamps were optional on some grades and standard on others, so confirm the vehicle is equipped with this lamp type.
Front turn-signal bulbLighting	`PY21W amber · 21 W`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗	Confirm production period and installed lamp assembly.
Front turn-signal bulbLighting	`PY21W amber · 21 W`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗	Confirm the installed lamp assembly and production-period configuration before ordering.
Headlamp bulb typesLighting	`Halogen: H11 55W low / HB3 60W high; LED-equipped cars use LED low beam + HB3 60W high`Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp bulb FAQ ↗	Equipment varies by grade and production period. Confirm whether the car has LED or halogen low beams before buying a bulb.
High-beam headlamp bulbLighting	`HB3, 12V 60W`Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp bulb FAQ ↗	Nissan lists HB3 60W high beams for the relevant HE12-era standard/LED-headlamp configurations. Confirm equipment and production period.
License-plate lamp bulbLighting	`W5W · 5 W`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗	Confirm the fitted lamp and production period.
License-plate lamp bulbLighting	`W5W · 5 W`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗	Confirm the installed lamp before ordering.
Low-beam halogen headlamp bulbLighting	`H11, 12V 55W`Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp bulb FAQ ↗	Only for HE12-era cars equipped with halogen low beams; LED-equipped cars do not use this low-beam bulb.
Rear turn-signal bulbLighting	`WY21W amber · 21 W`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗	Confirm production period and installed rear combination lamp.
Rear turn-signal bulbLighting	`WY21W amber · 21 W`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗	Confirm the installed rear combination lamp before ordering.
Reverse lamp bulbLighting	`W16W, 16W`Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp bulb FAQ ↗	Applies to the cited 2016–2020 HE12-era lamp specification; confirm production period before replacement.
Reverse lamp bulbLighting	`W16W 16W on 2016–2020 HE12-era configurations`Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp bulb FAQ ↗	Lamp specifications can vary by production period and equipment; match the exact car before replacement.
Stop / high-mount stop lamp architectureLighting	`LED units`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗	Architecture reference only; no replaceable bulb is implied.
Tail lamp bulbLighting	`W5W · 5 W`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗	Lamp architecture varies by production period and grade; confirm the fitted lamp.
Tail lamp bulbLighting	`W5W · 5 W`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 lamp specification FAQ ↗	Replaceable-bulb reference for cited HE12-era configurations; confirm the fitted lamp.
Suspension architectureSuspension	`Independent strut front · torsion-beam rear`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 specifications (2019-10) ↗	Architecture reference only; exact service parts require chassis/grade confirmation.
e-POWER final reductionTransmission	`7.388`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 specifications (2019-10) ↗	Exact HE12 e-POWER manufacturer specification; not the conventional E12 CVT value.
Factory 15-inch wheel/tire fitmentTyres & wheels	`185/65R15 88S · 15×5.5J · +40 · PCD 100 mm (4-hole)`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 specifications (2019-10) ↗	Cited e-POWER configuration; confirm the exact original grade/wheel package.
Factory tire and wheel fitment — 2019 e-POWERTyres & wheels	`185/65R15 88S · 15×5.5J · +40 offset · PCD 100 mm (4-hole)`Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 specifications (2019-10) ↗	Confirm the exact grade and original wheel package before replacement.
Wiper blade sizesWipers	`650 mm driver / 300 mm passenger / 305 mm rear`Nissan Motor Co. · Nissan Japan Note E12/HE12 wiper FAQ ↗	Applicability follows the exact model/chassis code and configuration stated by the manufacturer source.

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Nissan Note e-POWER Hybrid `HE12`

2016–2020 · Japan · Hybrid

Fluids

Engine oil: With filter 3.4 L · Oil only 3.2 L
Coolant: Approx. 6.96 L on 2016–mid-2018 HE12; 6.78 L from Jul 2018 change (including reservoir)
Brake fluid: Nissan Genuine No.2500 (DOT3)
Fuel tank: 41 L on most e-POWER grades; 35 L on e-POWER SDepends on grade

Tyres and wheels

Tyre pressure: e-POWER X, Medalist, B (185/70R14) and NISMO/NISMO S (195/55R16): 230 kPa front / 210 kPa rear; e-POWER S (185/65R15 88H): 350 kPa front and rearDepends on grade
Wheel fitment: Wheel PCD 100 mm · Wheel bolt-hole count 4 holes · Factory wheel rim width 5.5J · Factory wheel inset (offset) +40 mmDepends on grade

Batteries, bulbs and plugs

12V battery: LN2 60Ah on most HE12 e-POWER grades; LN1 50Ah on e-POWER SDepends on equipment
Smart-key battery: CR2025
Spark plugs: LZKAR6AP11 platinum · 1.1 mm gap

Hybrid and EV

Traction battery: Lithium-ion battery

Service and recalls

Engine oil severe-service interval: 7,500 km or 6 months · Severe service 7,500 km or 6 months
Engine oil and oil filter: 15,000 km or 12 months
Recall 5350: Check chassis number