Nissan Leaf 2012 User Manual
2012 LEAF
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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FOREWORD
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Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of
driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide explains details
about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
In additional factory installed options, your
vehicle may also be equipped with additional
accessories installed by NISSAN or by your
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer prior to delivery. It
is important that you familiarize yourself with all
disclosures, warnings, cautions, and instructions
concerning proper use of such accessories prior
to operating the vehicle and/or accessory. See a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for details con-
cerning the particular accessories with which
your vehicle is equipped.
Your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer knows your
vehicle best. When you require any service or
have any questions, we will be glad to assist you
with the extensive resources available to us.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s
Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with
controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
. NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed lim-
its and never drive too fast for
conditions.
. ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle
features or taking other actions that
could distract you.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems.
Pre-teen children should be seated
in the rear seat.
. ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety
features to all occupants of the
vehicle.
. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man-
ual for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting
from modification may not be covered
under NISSAN warranties.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all
options available on this model. Therefore,
you may find some information that does
not apply to your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
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this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications or design at any time without
notice.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause death or
serious personal injury. To avoid or
reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the procedures must be followed carefully.
If you see the symbol above, it means “Do not
do this” or “Do not let this happen”.
If you see a symbol similar to those above in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the front
of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those
above indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those
above call attention to an item in the illustration.
[]:
Indicates a key/item displayed on the screen.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. In
addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVI-
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Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material.
The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
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All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or
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prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co.,
Ltd.
NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
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NISSAN CARES ...
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales
and service needs.
However, if there is something that your
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer cannot assist
you with or you would like to provide NISSAN
directly with comments or questions, please
contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:
For U.S. customers
1-877-NOGASEV
(1-877-664-2738)
For Canadian customers
1-800-387-0122
The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for
the following information:
. Your name, address, and telephone number
. Vehicle identification number (attached to
the top of the instrument panel on the
driver’s side)
. Date of purchase
. Current odometer reading
. Your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer’s name
. Your comments or questions
OR
You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
For U.S. customers
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at:
nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.
com
For Canadian customers
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
information.centre@nissancanada.
com
If you prefer, visit us at:
www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customer) or
www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and
thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
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Contents
EV Overview
Charging
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Ventilators and climate control systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) ........................................................................... 0-2
Exterior front .............................................................................. 0-3
Exterior rear ............................................................................... 0-4
Passenger compartment ........................................................ 0-5
Cockpit ....................................................................................... 0-6
Instrument panel ...................................................................... 0-7
Meters and gauges ................................................................. 0-8
Motor compartment ................................................................ 0-9
Warning and indicator lights ............................................. 0-10
SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)
10. Rear seats (P.1-4)
11. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air
bags (P.1-36)
12. Occupant classification sensors (weight sensors)
— Advanced Air Bag System (P.1-42)
13. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-42)
1. Rear headrests (Page.1-4)
2. Child restraint anchor points (for top tether strap
child restraint) (P.1-32)
3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental
air bags (P.1-36)
4. Seat belts (P.1-10)
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5. Front head restraints (P.1-4)
6. Seat belt pretensioners (P.1-49)
7. Front seats (P.1-3)
8. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-36)
9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
system (P.1-21)
EXTERIOR FRONT
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9. Fog lights*
— Switch operation (P.2-44)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-22)
10. Tires
— Wheels and tires (P.8-25, P.9-5)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(P.2-16, P.5-2)
11. Side turn signal light
— Switch operation (P.2-44)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-22)
12. Doors
— Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)
— Security system (P.2-35)
13. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-6)
*: if so equipped
1. Charge port lid (P.3-17)
2. Hood (P.3-16)
3. Headlight and turn signal lights
— Switch operation (P.2-41)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-21)
4. Windshield wiper and washer
— Switch operation (P.2-38)
— Blade replacement (P.8-12)
— Window washer fluid (P.8-10)
5. Outside mirrors (P.3-21)
6. Power windows (P.2-53)
7. License plate installation (P.9-9)
8. Recovery hook (P.6-15)
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EXTERIOR REAR
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8. Rear hatch (P.3-17)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)
*: if so equipped
1. Rear view camera* (See LEAF Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.)
2. Rear window wiper and washer
— Switch operation (P.2-39)
— Window washer fluid (P.8-10)
3. High-mounted stop light
— Bulb replacement (P.8-22)
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4. Rear window defroster (P.2-40)
5. Solar cell module* (P.EV-29)
6. Antenna
— Satellite radio antenna (See LEAF Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.)
7. Rear combination lights
— Bulb replacement (P.8-22)
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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— EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) (P.
CH-11)
7. Tools (P.6-13)
8. Heated seat switch (P.2-46)
9. Console box (P.2-49)
10. Door armrest
— Power window switch (P.2-53)
— Power door lock switch (P.3-5)
— Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-21)
11. Front cup holders (P.2-49)
*: if so equipped
1. Ceiling light (P.2-57)
2. Sun visors (P.3-20)
3. Map lights (P.2-56)
— Bluetooth
®
Hands-Free Phone System microphone (See LEAF Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.)
4. Sunglasses holder (P.2-50)
5. Inside rearview mirror (P.3-20)
— HomeLink
®
* (P.2-58)
6. Cargo area
— Cargo cover* (P.2-51)
— Parking brake mechanical release (P.6-16)
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COCKPIT
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— Horn (P.2-46)
— Driver’s supplemental air bag (P.1-36)
7. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-38)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches (P.5-17)
9. Fuse box cover (P.8-16)
10. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(P.2-48)
11. Headlight aiming control (P.2-44)
12. Immediate charge switch (P.CH-24)
13. Heated steering wheel switch (P.2-45)
14. Tilting steering wheel lever (P.3-19)
15. Heated seat switch (P.2-46)
16. Selector lever (P.5-12)
17. Electric parking brake (P.5-15)
*: if so equipped
1. TRIP switch for twin trip odometer (P.2-6)
2. Trip computer switch (P.2-27)
3. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-41)
4. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch
— Headlight (P.2-41)
— Turn signal light (P.2-44)
— Fog light* (P.2-44)
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5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) (See
LEAF Navigation System Owner’s Manual.)
—
Driving range button
— Audio control
— Bluetooth
®
Hands-Free Phone System control
6. Steering wheel
— Electric power steering system (P.5-21)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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9. Power switch (P.5-7)
®
10. iPod
connector/USB connector (See LEAF
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.)
11. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-40)
12. Power outlet (P.2-48)
13. Auxiliary input jack (See LEAF Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.)
14. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-44)/
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP)
system warning light (P.2-14)
15. Heater and air conditioner control (P.4-3)
16. Glove box (P.2-51)
1. Side ventilator (P.4-2)
2. Meters and gauges (P.2-5)
3. Center multi-function control panel (See LEAF
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.)
— Navigation system
— Vehicle information and setting buttons
— Bluetooth
®
Hands-Free Phone System
— Audio system
4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-45)
5. Center ventilator (P.4-2)
6. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-36)
7. Charge port lid opener handle (P.3-17)
8. Hood release handle (P.3-16)
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METERS AND GAUGES
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10. READY to drive indicator light (P.2-20)
11. Dot matrix liquid crystal display (P.2-22)
— Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-6)
— Trip computer (P.2-27)
— Shift position indicator (P.2-27)
— Indicator for timer (P.2-34)
12. Driving range (P.2-8)
13. Li-ion battery available charge gauge (P.2-9)
14. Li-ion battery capacity level gauge (P.2-10)
Upper display and lower display
This vehicle is equipped with an upper display
and a lower display.
1. Master warning light (P.2-18)
2. ECO indicator (P.2-10)
3. Speedometer (P.2-6)
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4. Clock (P.2-11)
5. Outside air temperature (P.2-10)
6. Turn signal/Hazard indicator light (P.2-20)
7. Li-ion battery temperature gauge (P.2-7)
8. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-12)
9. Power meter (P.2-7)
MOTOR COMPARTMENT
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1. Coolant tank cap (P.8-7)
2. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-10)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-9)
4. Traction motor inverter (P.EV-7)
5. Traction motor and reduction gear (P.8-9)
6. Charge port lid (P.3-17)
7. Coolant reservoir (P.8-7)
8. 12-volt battery (P.8-11)
— Jump starting (P.6-9)
9. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-16)
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Warning
light
12-volt battery charge
warning light
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
Approaching Vehicle
Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system warning light
BRAKE system warning
light (yellow)
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2-13
2-14
2-14
2-14
Warning
light
Name Page
Master warning light (red/
yellow)
Seat belt warning light 2-18
Supplemental air bag
warning light
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light
2-18
2-18
2-19
Indicator
light
Name Page
Electric parking brake indicator light
Exterior light indicator 2-19
Front fog light indicator
light (if so equipped)
Front passenger air bag
status light
High beam indicator light 2-19
2-19
2-19
2-19
BRAKE warning light (red) 2-15
Electric power steering
warning light
Electric shift control system warning light
EV system warning light 2-16
Headlight warning light 2-16
Low battery charge warning light
Low tire pressure warning
light
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2-15
2-16
2-16
2-16
Plug in indicator light 2-19
Power limitation indicator
light
READY to drive indicator
light
Security indicator light 2-20
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
2-19
2-20
2-20
2-21
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The EV (Electric Vehicle) system ...................................... EV-2
Li-ion battery .......................................................................... EV-2
High voltage precautions .................................................... EV-7
Road accident precautions ................................................ EV-8
EV (Electric Vehicle) characteristics ................................ EV-9
Life with an EV (scene guide) ........................................ EV-10
Driving with a discharged Li-ion battery ................... EV-3
Charging the 12-volt battery ........................................ EV-5
Li-ion battery heater ....................................................... EV-5
High-voltage components ............................................. EV-7
Emergency shut-off system .......................................... EV-9
Noise and vibration ...................................................... EV-10
Charging the Li-ion battery ........................................ EV-10
Before driving your vehicle ........................................ EV-13
Starting your vehicle .................................................... EV-16
Driving the vehicle ........................................................ EV-17
At home after driving ................................................. EV-21
Efficient use of your vehicle ............................................ EV-22
Range ............................................................................ EV-22
Improve driving range ............................................... EV-22
Li-ion battery life ......................................................... EV-23
Li-ion battery maintenance ...................................... EV-24
EV unique information ...................................................... EV-24
Meters and indicators ............................................... EV-24
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system .............................................................. EV-27
Electric shift control system .................................... EV-28
Electric parking brake ............................................... EV-28
LED headlight (low beam) ....................................... EV-29
Solar cell module (if so equipped) ........................ EV-29
Driving range button ................................................ EV-29
THE EV (Electric Vehicle) SYSTEM LI-ION BATTERY
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The LEAF is an electric vehicle. Some of the
vehicle’s systems operate differently and have
different operating characteristics than vehicles
equipped with an internal combustion engine. It
is important to carefully review the entire Owner’s Manual for this reason. The main difference
is the LEAF is powered by electricity. The LEAF
does not require and it is not capable of using
gasoline like a vehicle powered by a traditional
internal combustion engine. The LEAF uses
electricity stored in the lithium ion (Li-ion)
battery. The vehicle Li-ion battery must be
charged with electricity before the vehicle can
be driven. As the vehicle operates, the Li-ion
battery gradually discharges. If the Li-ion battery
becomes completely discharged, the vehicle will
not operate until it is re-charged. The charging
process usually takes from approximately 30
minutes to 21 hours as described more fully in
this manual.
This vehicle uses two types of batteries. One is
the 12-volt battery that is the same as the
battery in vehicles powered by gasoline engines,
the other is the Li-ion battery (high voltage).
The 12-volt battery provides power to the
vehicle systems and features such as the audio
system, supplemental restraint systems, headlights and windshield wipers.
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The Li-ion battery provides power to the electric
motor (traction motor) that moves the vehicle.
The Li-ion battery also charges the 12-volt
battery.
The vehicle must be plugged in for the Li-ion
battery to be charged. Additionally, the vehicle
system can extend the vehicle range by converting driving force into electricity that is stored
in the Li-ion battery while the vehicle is
decelerating or being driven downhill. This is
called regenerative brake. This vehicle is considered to be an environmentally friendly vehicle
because it does not emit exhaust gases, such as
carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide.
Your vehicle contains a sealed Li-ion
high voltage battery. If the Li-ion battery is disposed of improperly, there is a
risk of severe burns and electrical
shock that may result in serious injury
or death and there is also a risk of
environmental damage.
To prevent damage to the Li-ion battery:
. Do not expose a vehicle to ambient
temperatures above 1208F (498C) for
over 24 hours.
. Do not store a vehicle in tempera-
tures below −138F(−258C) for over
seven days.
. Do not leave your vehicle for over 14
days where the Li-ion battery available charge gauge reaches a zero or
near zero (state of charge).
. Do not use the Li-ion battery for any
other purpose.
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. If the outside temperature is − 138F
(−258C) or less, the Li-ion battery may
freeze and it cannot be charged or
provide power to run the vehicle. Move
the vehicle to a warm location.
. The capacity of the Li-ion battery in
your vehicle to hold a charge will, like
all such batteries, decrease with time
and usage. As the battery ages and
capacity decreases, this will result in a
decrease from the vehicle’s initial mileage range. This is normal, expected,
and not indicative of any defect in your
Li-ion battery. NISSAN estimates that
battery capacity will be approximately
80% of original capacity after five
years, although this is only an estimate,
and this percentage may vary (and
could be significantly lower) depending
on individual vehicle and Li-ion battery
usage.
. The Li-ion battery has limited service
life, and when its charging capacity
falls below a specific level, the EV
system warning light will illuminate.
Owners should bring their vehicle in for
inspection and possible battery repla-
cement.
. The Li-ion battery has a limited service
life. Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer for information about recycling
or disposal of the Li-ion battery. Do not
attempt to recycle or dispose of the Liion battery yourself.
DRIVING WITH A DISCHARGED LIION BATTERY
When a destination is set in the navigation
system that exceeds the available vehicle range,
the navigation system automatically searches
the location of nearby charging stations. When
the nearby charging station locations are displayed, charge the Li-ion battery as soon as
possible.
Warning lights illuminate on the instrument panel
and messages are displayed on the dot matrix
liquid crystal display to inform you that the Li-ion
battery charge is low. Instructions are also
displayed on the navigation system screen to
direct you to nearby charging stations.
The vehicle’s range is very limited when these
warning lights illuminate and messages are
displayed. Follow the instructions on the navigation screen and immediately charge the vehicle
at the nearest charging station.
There are three levels of information that will be
displayed as the Li-ion battery becomes discharged:
1. The following warning lights illuminate on
the instrument panel and messages are
displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal
system screen display at the same time to
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indicate low Li-ion battery charge:
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The low battery charge warning light
.
The master warning light
.
“Li-ion battery level is Low” warning
message is displayed on the dot matrix
liquid crystal display
See “16. Li-ion battery low charge
warning ” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.
.
Messages are displayed on navigation
system screen
See “Low battery warning” in the “2.
Instruments and controls” section.
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The driving range flashes
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.
NOTE:
Due to traffic conditions, it may be
difficult to get to the charging station
suggested by the navigation system. If
the Li-ion battery is almost completely
discharged, drive directly to the nearest
charging station.
2. If the vehicle is driven and the Li-ion battery
continues to discharge, the driving range on
the instrument panel changes to “---”
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3. When the power limitation indicator light
illuminates, traction motor output is
limited resulting in reduced vehicle speed.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location before the
Li-ion battery becomes completely discharged and there is no power available to
drive the vehicle. Contact Roadside assistance service shown in your NISSAN
Warranty Information Booklet. See “If the
Li-ion battery becomes completely discharged” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section.
CHARGING THE 12-VOLT BATTERY
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The 12-volt battery is charged automatically
using electricity stored in the Li-ion battery.
When the 12-volt battery is being charged, the
charge status indicator light on the instrument
panel flashes. (except when charging the Li-ion
battery or the power switch is in the READY to
drive position.) See “Charging status indicator
lights” in the “CH. Charging” section.
While vehicle is in use
The Li-ion battery charges the 12-volt battery as
necessary when the power switch is in the
READY to drive position or ON position.
The 12-volt battery is not charged in the
following conditions.
. When the power switch is in ACC position.
. When the power switch is in ON position
and shift position is in the N (Neutal)
position.
While the vehicle is not in use
When the EV (Electric Vehicle) system is off for
an extended time, the 12-volt battery may be
automatically charged for a short period of time
on a regular basis.
LI-ION BATTERY HEATER
CAUTION
The Li-ion battery heater does not
operate if the available Li-ion battery
charge is less than approximately 30%
and the charger is not connected to the
vehicle. To help prevent the Li-ion
battery from freezing, do not leave the
vehicle in an environment if temperatures may go below -48F (-208C) unless
the vehicle is connected to a charger.
The Li-ion battery heater helps to prevent the Liion battery from freezing and helps to prevent
significant reductions in the Li-ion battery output
when the temperature is cold. The Li-ion battery
heater automatically turns on when the Li-ion
battery temperature is approximately -48F
(-208C) or colder. The Li-ion battery heater
automatically turns off when the Li-ion battery
temperture is approximately 148F (-108C) or
higher.
The Li-ion battery heater uses electrical power
from an external source when a charger is
connected to the vehicle. The Li-ion battery
heater uses electrical power from the Li-ion
battery when the charger is not connected to the
vehicle.
NOTE:
. Connect the charger to the vehicle and
place the power switch in the OFF
position when parking the vehicle if
temperatures may go below -48 F
(-208C). This provides external power
to the Li-ion battery heater when it
operates and does not discharge the
Li-ion battery.
. The charging status indicator lights
illuminate in a specific pattern when
the Li-ion battery heater operates. The
charging status indicator lights use the
same pattern to indicate 12-volt battery
charging, Climate Ctrl. Timer operation
or Remote Climate Control operation.
The charging status indicator lights do
not change if the Li-ion battery heater
operates at the same time as the above
features. See “Charging status indicator lights” in the “CH. Charging” section.
. The Li-ion battery heater uses Li-ion
battery power to operate, even if the
vehicle is connected to a charger when:
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— the vehicle’s power switch is in the
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ON position.
— there is no electrical power being
supplied to the charging equipment.
. When the Li-ion battery heater is
already in operation using an external
power source, it will continue to use
the external power even if the power
switch is placed in the ON position.
. Vehicle driving range is reduced if the
Li-ion battery heater operates (Li-ion
battery temperature approximately -48F
(-208C) or colder) while driving the
vehicle. You may need to charge the
Li-ion battery sooner than in warmer
temperatures.
. The Li-ion battery requires more time
to charge when the Li-ion battery
heater operates.
. The predicted charging time displayed
on the meter and navigation system
increases when the Li-ion battery heater operates.
. Climate control performance is re-
duced when using the Climate Ctrl.
Timer or Remote Climate Control while
the Li-ion battery heater operates.
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. The Li-ion battery may not charge to
the expected level using the charging
timer when a [Start Time] and [End
Time] are set while the Li-ion battery
heater operates.
. Set only the charging timer [End Time]
when charging in cold weather. The
vehicle automatically determines when
to start charging to fully charge the Liion battery, even if the Li-ion battery
heater operates. Charging ends before
the set end time if the Li-ion battery is
fully charged.
HIGH VOLTAGE PRECAUTIONS
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HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
WARNING
. The EV (Electric Vehicle) system
uses high voltage up to approximately DC 400 volt. The system can
be hot during and after starting and
when the vehicle is shut off. Be
careful of both the high voltage
and the high temperature. Follow
the warning labels that are attached
to the vehicle.
. Never disassemble, remove or re-
place high-voltage parts and cables
as well as their connectors because
they can cause severe burns or
electric shock that may result in
serious injury or death. High-voltage
cables are colored orange. The
vehicle high voltage system has no
user serviceable parts. Take your
vehicle to a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer for any necessary maintenance.
High-voltage components
1. Traction motor inverter
2. Traction motor and reduction gear
3. High-voltage wire harnesses (colored orange)
4. Li-ion battery
5. Service plug
6. On-board charger
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