NISSAN LEAF First Responder's Guide 2013
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2013 LEAF
First Responder’s Guide
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Foreword
This manual describes first response operations and related warnings for this vehicle.
This vehicle is an electrically driven car equipped with a high voltage battery pack. Failure to follow
recommended practices during emergency responses will cause death or serious personal
injury.
Please read this manual in advance in order to understand the features of this vehicle and to help you deal
with incidents involving this vehicle. Follow the procedures in order to help assure a safe and successful
first response operation.
This manual is periodically updated. If you are not viewing this manual on the Nissan web site, we urge you
to go to www.nissanusa.com or www.nissan-techinfo.com to make sure you have the most recent version of
this
manual.
NISSAN EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
• Nissan EV Customer Support: 1-877-664-2738 (Hours of operation are Monday-Friday
7am - 7pm, Saturday 8am - 4:30pm Central time zone)
• Nissan Consumer Affairs: 1-800-647-7261 (US) or 1-800-387-0122 (Canada) (Hours of
operation are 8am - 5pm (Monday-Friday) Eastern, Central and Pacific time zones)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL
You may see various symbols in this manual. They have the following meanings:
This symbol is used to inform you of an operation which will result in death or serious personal injury if
instructions are not followed.
Example: Touching high voltage components without using the appropriate protective equipment will result
in electrocution.
This symbol is used to inform you of an operation which may cause death or serious personal injury if
instructions are not followed.
This symbol is used to inform you of an operation which may cause personal injury or component damage if
instructions are not followed.
Please note that there may be differences between this manual and the vehicle specification due to
specification changes.
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Table of Contents
FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
NISSAN EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. ABOUT THE NISSAN LEAF® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-1 LEAF IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1-1.1. EXTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1-1.2. INTERIOR COMPONENT LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1-2 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) LAYOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1-3 WARNING AND INDICATOR LAMP INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. BASIC HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM AND 12V SYSTEM INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2-1 HIGH VOLTAGE-RELATED AND 12V-RELATED COMPONENT LOCATIONS AND
DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2-1.1. LI-ION BATTERY PACK SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2-2 HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY MEASURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2-2.1. WARNING LABEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2-3 HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT SHUT-OFF SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2-4 PREVENTING ELECTRICAL SHOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2-5 EMERGENCY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3. EMERGENCY RESPONSE STEPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3-1 PREPARATION ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3-1.1. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) PROTECTIVE WEAR CONTROL . . . . . 13
3-1.2. DAILY INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3-1.3. INSULATED TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3-2 VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION AND STABILIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3-3 HOW TO HANDLE A DAMAGED VEHICLE AT AN ACCIDENT SCENE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3-3.1. HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3-3.2. WATER SUBMERSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3-3.3. VEHICLE FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3-3.4. CUTTING THE VEHICLE BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3-3.5. LI-ION BATTERY DAMAGE AND FLUID LEAKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3-3.6. ACCESSING THE OCCUPANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3-4 STORING THE VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4. EMERGENCY QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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1. About The Nissan LEAF®
This vehicle uses two types of batteries. One is a 12V battery that is the same as the battery in vehicles
powered by internal combustion engines, and the other is the Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery (high voltage) for
the traction motor which propels the vehicle. The Li-ion battery is encased in steel and mounted underneath
the vehicle.
The vehicle must be plugged-in in order for the Li-ion battery to be recharged. Additionally, the vehicle
system can recharge the Li-ion battery by converting driving force into electricity while the vehicle is
decelerating or being driven downhill. This is called regenerative charging. This vehicle is considered to be
an environmentally friendly vehicle because it does not emit exhaust gases.
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1-1 LEAF Identification
1-1.1 Exterior
The specific exterior identification features are indicated as follows:
LEAF identification from underside:
1. Plastic shields cover entire underside.
2. No exhaust system components.
No tail pipe
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1-1.2 Interior Component Location
Interior components referenced in this manual are as follows:
Charging indicator lights
READY indicator (green)
Charge connector
lock switch
Hood release
Power switch
Selector lever
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1-2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Layout
The vehicle identification number can be located as follows:
Example VIN : 1N4A Z0CPZDC055126
The LEAF is identified by the 5thalphanumeric character: Z
Z = Electric vehicle
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1. VIN plate (visible through windshield) 2. Vehicle certification plate (lower center pillar)
1-3 Warning and Indicator Lamp Information
The following warning and indicator lamps are located in the instrument cluster.
Lamp Name Icon Description
READY Indicator This lamp is on when the EV system is powered up and the
vehicle is ready to drive.
EV System Warning Lamp *1 • Malfunction has occurred in the EV system and/or
• Emergency shut-off system has been activated. The shutoff system activates in the following conditions:
– Front and side collisions in which the air bags are
deployed.
– Certain rear collisions.
– Certain EV system malfunctions.
Master Warning Lamp (RED) This lamp is on when another red warning lamp is displayed in
the instrument cluster or a warning is displayed on the dot
matrix LCD.
Master Warning Lamp
(YELLOW)
This lamp is on when:
• Li-ion battery is getting low on charge.
• A yellow warning lamp is displayed in the instrument cluster
or a message is displayed on the dot matrix LCD.
*1: When this lamp is ON, the ready lamp will turn OFF.
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2. Basic High Voltage System and 12V System Information
2-1 High Voltage-Related and 12V-Related Component Locations and
Descriptions
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Underside View Shown
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NOTE:
Components with white number in black background are high voltage components.
No. Component Location Description
a Charge port Under hood Connecting port for EVSE (Electric Vehicle
Supply Equipment). Two ports are available:
Normal charge and quick charge (if so
equipped).
b High voltage
cables
Under hood and
undercarriage
Orange-colored power cables carry high voltage current between each of the high voltage
components.
c Traction Motor Under hood Converts three-phase AC power to drive
power (torque) which propels the vehicle.
Inverter Under hood Converts the DC power stored in the Li-ion
battery to three-phase AC power and controls
motor torque (revolution) by regulating the
motor current.
Electric air condi-
Under hood Air conditioner compressor
tioner compressor
Power Distribution
Module (PDM)
• On Board Charger
• DC/DC Converter
• High voltage
junction box (J/B)
Under hood
The PDM includes an On Board Charger, DC/DC
converter and high voltage junction box (J/B).
The On Board Charger converts single-phase AC
power from a home power outlet to DC power and
increases the voltage in order to charge the Li-ion
battery.
The DC/DC converter reduces the voltage of the Li-ion
battery to provide power to the 12V battery in order to
operate the vehicle’s electric components (headlights,
audio system, etc.).
The J/B provides electric power from the Li-ion battery
to all high voltage parts of the vehicle.
d 12V Battery Under hood A lead-acid battery that supplies power to the low
voltage devices.
e Cabin heater Interior (This unit is
installed behind the
This is the electric heat source for the cabin
heater. It heats the interior of the vehicle.
instrument panel)
f Li-ion (Lithium ion)
battery
g High voltage battery
service disconnect
h Brake power supply
backup unit
Undercarriage Stores and outputs DC power (Maximum voltage
398.4V) needed to propel the vehicle.
Rear seat floor Isolates the battery from the rest of the high volt-
age electrical system.
Cargo area (This unit
is installed behind a
trim panel to prevent
Power supply backup unit for the brake system. It
supplies power to the brake system if a malfunction occurs in the 12V battery.
access)
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2-1.1 Li-ion Battery Pack Specifications
Li-ion battery voltage
(240V - 398.4V usable range)
360V nominal
Number of Li-ion battery modules in the pack 48
Li-ion battery dimensions 60.91 x 46.77 x 10.39 in. (1547 x 1188 x 264 mm)
Li-ion battery weight 606 lbs (275 kg)
2-2 High Voltage Safety Measures
Circuit insulation The high voltage positive (+) and negative (-) circuits are insulated
from the metal chassis.
Reducing the risk of electrocution The high voltage components and harnesses have insulated cases or
orange-colored coverings which provide insulation and easy
identification.
The high voltage battery case is electrically connected to the vehicle ground.
This connection helps protect the vehicle occupants and emergency
responders from high voltage electrical shock.
Identification The high voltage components are labeled “WARNING” similar to label
shown below. All high voltage harnesses are coated in orange.
2-2.1 Warning Label
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2-3 High Voltage Circuit Shut-Off System
The high voltage can be shut off by the following methods:
Service plug Positioned in the center area of the Li-ion battery, this shuts off output high
voltage when manually removed.
System main relay Controlled by the power switch, this relay, which is controlled by the 12V
system, shuts off the high voltage from the Li-ion battery.
Emergency shut-off system
Charging connector Some of the high voltage components are activated during charging. Remove
In the case of a collision (front and side collisions in which the air bags are
deployed, certain rear collisions) or certain system malfunctions this system
may shut off the high voltage from the Li-ion battery.
the charging connector to deactivate these components.
2-4 Preventing Electrical Shock
1. If it is necessary to touch any of the high voltage harnesses or components, you must always
wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (refer to 3-1 Preparation Items) and shut
off
the high voltage system by referring to 3-3.1 High Voltage System Shut-Down Procedures.
2. To avoid the risk of electrocution, do not touch the inside of the Li-ion battery unless appropriate
PPE is worn even after shutting off the high voltage system. The Li-ion battery maintains charge
even though the high voltage system is shut down.
3. Cover any damaged high voltage components with insulated tape.
2-5 Emergency Medical Equipment
The high voltage system should not interfere with emergency medical equipment which must be used in or
near the vehicle at an accident scene.
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3. Emergency Response Steps
• Failure to properly shut down the high voltage electrical system before the
Emergency Response Procedures are performed will result in serious injury or death
from electrical shock. To prevent serious injury or death, DO NOT touch high voltage
harnesses or components without always wearing appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE).
• If it is necessary to touch any of the high voltage harnesses or components you
must always wear appropriate PPE to avoid electrical shock. Shut down the high
voltage system by following the steps outlined in 3-3.1 High Voltage System Shut-
Down Procedures. Wait at least ten (10) minutes for complete discharge of the high
voltage capacitor after the high voltage system has been shut down.
• NEVER assume the LEAF is shut OFF simply because it is quiet.
•
If the READY indicator or charging indicator are ON, the high voltage system is
active.
• If possible, be sure to verify that the READY indicator on the instrument cluster
is OFF and the high voltage system is stopped.
• Some of the under hood parts get hot and may cause serious burns. Use caution when
working on or around these parts.
3-1 Preparation Items
Preparation Items Specification Purpose
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Insulated gloves
Insulated shoes
Safety shield
Wrenches
Up to 1,000V
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Size:10mm
For protection from high voltage electrical shock
To remove the service plug access
cover bolts.
To remove the 12V battery terminal bolt.
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