2013 NISSAN LEAF charging

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Push the(Zero Emission menu) button to
display the menu that includes useful functions
for electric vehicle driving.
Available settings
. [Driving Range]:
The estimated driving area within range,
including the current position is displayed on
the map screen.
“Displaying estimated driving range”
(page 2-3)
. [Nearby Stations]:
Charging station information for the current
position area is displayed.
“Finding charging station” (page 3-25)
. [Update Stations]:
Charging station information is updated
through connection to the Nissan CARW-
INGS Data Center.
“Updating charging station informa-
tion” (page 2-7) .
[Energy Info]:
Energy information is displayed on the
screen.
“Energy information display”
(page 2-8)
. [Charging Timer]:
The timer charge function can be set.
“Setting timer charge” (page 2-10)
. [Climate Ctrl. Timer]:
The Climate Ctrl. Timer function can be set.
“Setting Climate Ctrl. Timer”
(page 2-12)
. [CARWINGS]:
Information feeds are displayed and settings
for CARWINGS
TMcan be performed.“5. CARWINGSTM”
. [Settings]:
Set messages that are displayed on the
screen and email messages that can by
received using a personal computer or
cellular phone.
“Unique EV function settings”
(page 2-15) NOTE:
.
Establishing the CARWINGS
TMservice
is necessary before using this service.
. To check the Li-ion battery charging
status or to use the remote heater and
air conditioner using an internet en-
abled smart phone or personal compu-
ter, the following conditions must be
met:
—The vehicle must be located in a
cellular phone or smart phone cov-
erage area.
— The internet enabled cellular phone
or smart phone must be located in a
cellular phone or smart phone cov-
erage area.
— The computer must be connected to
the internet.
— A cellular phone must be used to
communicate with the vehicle.
— A cellular phone capable of text
messaging must be used to receive
text message regarding vehicle
charge status.
. When the remote heater and air condi-
tioner is set, the system operates the
heater and air conditioner to adjust the
in-cabin temperature to a set tempera-
ture.
ZERO EMISSION MENU SCREEN

.When the charge connector is discon-
nected from the vehicle, the heater and
air conditioner operates using vehicle
Li-ion battery electric power.
. If the remote heater and air conditioner
function and Li-ion battery charging are
performed at the same time, Li-ion
battery charging will take longer than
usual due to the power used to heat or
cool the vehicle.
. Certain remote functions require a
compatible smart phone, which is not
included with vehicle.
. CARWINGS
TMinformation system fea-
tures are included through a subscrip-
tion service which requires owner
consent to activate. The subscription
must be active to use these features.
. CARWINGS
TMcommunications may be
received at a verified e-mail address or
by SMS/text messaging-enabled cellu-
lar phone.
. Standard text rates and/or data usage
may apply depending on your carrier.
The estimated driving range and charging
station information are displayed on the map
screen.
CAUTION
Charging station information may not
be detailed in all areas or reflect current
charging station locations. For up to
date information about charging sta-
tions, such as business hours or char-
ging equipment, NISSAN recommends
that you directly access the information
on your own. Additionally, always check
the Li-ion battery available charge and
set a reasonable driving schedule.
DISPLAYING ESTIMATED DRIVING
RANGE
The estimated driving range including the
current position or the destination is displayed
on the map screen depending on the charging
status of the vehicle. A destination or a waypoint
can be set on this screen.
INFO:
The estimated driving range map shows the
predicted area the vehicle can reach on the
basis of the estimated driving range that is
indicated in the meter. Driving habits, the actual
road environment (hills, etc.), and traffic condi-
tions (traffic jams, etc.) will affect the actual
available range.
The Driving Range screen is displayed by
performing the following procedure.
. Push the
button on the steering wheel.
. Push the
(Zero Emission menu) button
and touch [Driving Range].
INFO:
Models with Li-ion battery warmer:
The estimated driving range will increase or
decrease when the air conditioner, heater or Li-
ion battery warmer is turned on or off, or the
vehicle is shifted between D (Drive) and ECO, or
when any other accessory is turned on or off
based on driving.
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DISPLAYING ESTIMATED DRIVING
RANGE AND CHARGING STATION
INFORMATION

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How to view driving range screen
*1The extended estimated driving range is dis-
played using the possible driving distance on the
meter as a radius.
*2The normal estimated driving range is displayed
based on the current charging condition.
*3[From Dest.]:
The estimated driving range around the destina-
tion is displayed while setting the route. If some
waypoints are set, the nearest waypoint from the
current vehicle position is centered on the
estimated driving range map.
[Go Here]:
Any locations that are displayed within theestimated driving range can be set as a destina-
tion or a waypoint.
*4Charging station icons:
: Normal charge icon
: Quick charge icon (for vehicle equipped for
quick charging)
*5The possible driving distance is displayed for
each estimated driving range.
INFO:
When a route is set that includes waypoints, the
estimated driving range will be displayed based
on the nearest waypoint.
Setting a charging station as desti-
nation
While the estimated driving area is displayed on
the map screen, the spot where the cross
pointer is placed by moving the map can be
set for the destination.
1. Scroll the map, place the cross pointer over the preferred location, and touch [Go Here].

2. The system sets the destination to theselected location and starts calculating a
route.
INFO:
. This procedure only allows you to set a
destination or waypoint on the driving range
screen. The system does not automatically
set a desired charging station as a destina-
tion or waypoint. When a charging station
displayed on the map is set as a destination
by moving the map, zoom in the map and set
a point as a destination as precisely as
possible. If the destination is not set
precisely, the system may provide guidance
to a location that is not a charging station.
. The driving range is displayed as a numeric
value above the destination or waypoint that
has been set. The values displayed here are
approximate and should only be used as a guide.
. If setting a destination when the Li-ion
battery power level may be insufficient to
reach the set destination, the information for
charging stations is displayed, allowing you
to set a charging station as the destination.
DISPLAYING CHARGING STATION
ICONS ON MAP
The charging station icons are displayed on the
map screen. There are two types of icons: quick
charge (for vehicle equipped for quick charging)
and normal charge.
1. Touch [Map Menu] while the current location
map screen is displayed.
2. Touch [Map Icons].
3. Touch [Charging Station]. The indicatorilluminates when the item is set.
4. Push the MAPbutton to return to the
current location map screen. The charging
station icons are displayed on the map.
: Normal charge icon
: Quick charge icon (for vehicle equipped for quick charging)
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INFO:
When a charging icon on the map is touched, a
pop-up screen will appear.
. Touch [Go Here] to set the destination.
. Touch [Place Info] to display charging
station information.
Other settings
The charging station icon can be also set by
performing the following procedure.
1. Push the
(Zero Emission menu) button
and touch [Settings].
2. Touch [Map icons for charging stations].
or
1. Push the MENUbutton and touch [Set-
tings].
2. Touch [Navigation]. 3. Touch [Map Icons].
INFO:
. The map icons are not displayed on the map
screen when the map scale is set to 1/4 mile
(500 m) or higher in the 2D map and the
Birdview
TMmap.
. Display of icons for charging stations
registered in the address book cannot be
removed using this procedure.
“Show Icon on Map” (page 3-63)
CONFIRMING CHARGING STATION
AVAILABILITY
It is possible to confirm the availability of
charging stations via the NISSAN CARWINGS
Data Center. This allows you to reduce the time
spent waiting to charge.
Viewing from Zero Emission button
1. Push the(Zero Emission menu) button
and touch [CARWINGS].
2. Touch [Charging Availability].
3. Select the area for searching for charging station locations.
.[Near Current Location]:
Displays a list of charging stations that
are near the current vehicle location.
.[Near Destination]:Displays a list of charging stations that
are near the destination, when a destina-
tion has been set.
.[Near Scroll Position]:Displays a list of charging stations that
are near the cursor when the map has
been moved.

4. A list screen is displayed. Confirm thecharging station information from the list.
Full/vacant information of charging station is
indicated by icon color.
/: Fully vacant
/:
Partly vacant
/:Full
/:
Closed or out of service
/: No information or unclear
Viewing from map menu
Charging station information can also be ob-
tained from map menu.
1. Touch [Map Menu] while the current location
map screen is displayed and then touch
[Charge Avail.].
2. The system connects to NISSAN CARW- INGS Data Center, a list of search results
will be displayed.
UPDATING CHARGING STATION IN-
FORMATION
An active CARWINGSTMsubscription in
needed to update charging station information.
Information about the charging stations that are
located around the current position, destination
and your home is updated through connection to
the NISSAN CARWINGS Data Center.
While the vehicle is connecting to the NISSAN
CARWINGS Data Center, information related to
charging stations in the area around your home
will be automatically updated. Also, when the
driving range is restricted, information related to charging stations in the area near the current
vehicle location will also be automatically
updated.
“Unique EV function settings” (page 2-15)
Charging station information for the area around
a location set can be updated manually by using
the following procedure.
1. Push the(Zero Emission menu) button
and [Update Stations].
2. Touch the preferred setting item. The system then connects to the NISSAN CARWINGS
Data Center and the update of charging
station information will start.
Available settings
.[Near Current Location]:
Charging station information for the area
around the current position is updated.
.[Near Destination]:Charging station information for the area
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around the destination is updated.
.[Near Home]:Charging station information for the area
around your home is updated. Registra-
tion of your home in the Address Book is
necessary before using this item.
“Storing home location”
(page 1-12)
.[Near a location on the Map]:Charging station information for the area
where the cross pointer is placed by
moving the map is updated.
3. When [Stop] is touched while updating information, connection to the NISSAN
CARWINGS Data Center is disconnected.
INFO:
If communication with the NISSAN CARW-
INGS Data Center is disconnected due to
poor signal reception, a message will be
displayed. Touch [Yes] to restart the down-
load.
4. When the update is completed, a message is displayed.Energy economy and energy usage information
are displayed.
VIEWING ENERGY ECONOMY IN-
FORMATION
Estimated driving range, average energy econ-
omy and instant energy economy are displayed.
1. Push the
(Zero Emission menu) button.
2. Touch [Energy Info].
3. Touch [Energy Economy].
*1Driving Range:
The possible driving distance based on the
current charging status is displayed.
*2Average:
The average energy economy from the previous
to the next resets is displayed.
*3Instant:
The system shows the distance that the vehicle
can travel using 1kWh.
ENERGY INFORMATION DISPLAY

*4[Reset]:
Touch [Reset] to reset the average energy
economy. After resetting the average energy
economy, it is stored in the history.
INFO:
Battery power is generated and stored by the
cooperative regenerative brake while driving.
When this occurs, the instant value will be
displayed as the maximum. The maximum value
will be displayed until the generated power is
consumed.
VIEWING ENERGY ECONOMY HIS-
TORY
The previous 10 histories of the average energy
economy are displayed.
1. Push the
(Zero Emission menu) button.
2. Touch [Energy Info].
3. Touch [History].
*1Driving Range:
The possible driving distance based on the
current charging status is displayed.
*2Previous Reset Intervals:
The average energy economy history is displayed
from along with the average for previous Reset-
to-Reset period.
*3Current Period:
The average energy economy from the previous
to the next resets is displayed.
VIEWING ENERGY USAGE INFOR-
MATION
Estimated driving range and energy usage of
various systems are displayed.
1. Push the
(Zero Emission menu) button.
2. Touch [Energy Info].
*1Driving Range:
The possible driving distance based on the
current charging status is displayed.
*2Variation of the possible driving distances be-
tween the climate control ON and OFF is
displayed.
*3Electric Motor:
Energy usage by the motor and regenerated
energy are displayed.
*4Climate Control:
Energy usage by the climate control function is
displayed.
*5Other Systems:
Energy usage by other equipment (headlights,
windshield wiper, etc.) is displayed.
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