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 5
thalphanumeric character: Z
Z = Electric vehicle
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
READ
Y 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 shut-
off 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. 1
2
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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 Equip-
ment (PPE):
Insulated gloves Up to 1,000V
For
protection from high voltage elec-
trical shock
Insulated shoes –
Safety
shield –
W
renches Size:10mm
T
o remove the service plug access
cover bolts.
To remove the 12V battery terminal bolt.
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