2013 NISSAN LEAF turn

DRIVING THE VEHICLE
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Move the selector lever into the D (Drive)position. When released, the selector lever
returns to its original center position. 4. Confirm that the vehicle is in the D (Drive)
position. The indicator next to the “D” by the
selector lever illuminates and “D” is displayed
on the meter.
5. Release the brake pedal.
6. Depress the accelerator pedal and start driving. There are following gear positions for driving the
vehicle forward:
Use the D (Drive) position for optimum driving
performance.
Use the B position for downhill driving. When the B position is used, more regenerative brake
is applied when the accelerator pedal is re-
leased in comparison to the D (Drive) position
(with navigation system) .
See Driving vehicle in theStarting and driving
section.
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AT HOME AFTER DRIVING
Charging the Li-ion battery
When you return home, connect the vehicle to
the charging station installed at your home using
the normal charge connector.
Charge the vehicle or set the charging timer
function to have the vehicle charge at a specific
time. SeeCharging timer in theCharge sec-
tion.
1. When the power switch is turned off, the settings of the charging timer, and the Climate
Ctrl. Timer and the charge connector lock functions are displayed on the dot matrix liq-
uid crystal display. See
Dot matrix liquid crys-
tal display in theInstruments and controls
section.
2. Open the charge port lid and charge port cap. See Charge port lid in thePre-driving
checks and adjustments section.
3. Connect the charge connector to the vehicle.
4. When a charging timer is turned on, charging starts at the set time. When a charging timer
is not turned on, charging starts immediately.
NOTE:
Charging can be started remotely, even if
charging timer is set up.
When you have forgotten to connect the
charge connector at home, there is a func-
tion that can notify you via text message
capable cellular phone, internet enabled
smart phone or personal computer. See
Charging related remote function in the
Charge section (models with navigation
system) .
NISSAN recommends that you connect
the normal charge cable when getting out
of the vehicle, even if it is not going to be
used. By doing this, you can get the most
out of the remote climate control (models
with navigation system) and Climate Ctrl.
Timer functions the next time you use the
vehicle.
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RANGE
The distance you can drive the vehicle (range)
varies considerably depending upon available
charge, weather, temperature, usage, battery
age, topography, and driving style.
Vehicle range depends on a number of factors.
When the Li-ion battery is new, the estimated
vehicle range with a fully charged Li-ion battery is
approximately 100 miles (160 km) based on the
EPA laboratory test commonly called the LA4
mode drive cycle. This test represents city driving
conditions. Your actual range can vary, either
initially or as the battery ages and with use over
time. The majority of drivers will experience ve-
hicle ranges between 62 to 138 miles (99 to 222
km) based on the many factors that affect vehicle
range. SeeImprove driving range later in this
section for information of the factors that affect
vehicle range and how to use the vehicle to
maximize vehicle range.
IMPROVE DRIVING RANGE
Vehicle range depends on a number of factors.
Actual vehicle range will vary depending upon:
speed,
vehicle load, electrical load from vehicle accessories,
traffic and road conditions.
NISSAN recommends the following driving
habits to help maximize vehicle range:
Before driving:
Follow recommended periodic maintenance.
Keep tires inflated to correct pressure.
Keep wheels in correct alignment.
Pre-heat or pre-cool the interior cabin while the
vehicle is charging.
Remove unnecessary cargo from the vehicle.
While driving:
Drive in ECO mode – In the ECO position more regenerativebrake is applied when the accelerator pedal
is released in comparison to the D (Drive)
position and more power is provided to the
Li-ion battery (models with navigation sys-
tem) .
– The ECO position helps reduce power con- sumption by reducing acceleration when
compared to the same accelerator pedal
position in the D (Drive) position.
– The ECO position reduces the power pro- vided to the heater and air conditioner sys-
tem. Drive at a constant speed. Maintain cruising
speeds with a constant accelerator positions or
by using cruise control when appropriate.
Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Gently press and release the accelerator pedal for accelera-
tion and deceleration.
Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
Avoid frequent stopping and braking. Maintain a safe distance behind other vehicles.
Turn off the air conditioner/heater when it is not necessary.
Select a moderate temperature setting for heat- ing or cooling to help reduce power consump-
tion.
Use the air conditioner/heater and close win- dows to reduce drag when cruising at highway
speed.
Vehicle range may be substantially reduced in extremely cold conditions (for example -4°F
(-20°C)) .
Using the climate control system to heat the cabin when outside temperature is below 32°F
(0°C) uses more electricity and affects vehicle
range more than when using the heater when
the temperature is above 32°F (0°C) .
EFFICIENT USE OF YOUR VEHICLE
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– Do not use if a malfunction occursor if charger has been damaged in
any manner. Return to a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for replace-
ment.
– The charger contains no user ser- viceable parts. Do not attempt to
repair the charger, doing so will void
your warranty.

Pass the lower side belt of the EVSE
(Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment)
case securely through the fastener on
the bottom of the luggage board. If the
case suddenly becomes loose, it may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Only charge using a standard 110 - 120 volt, 15A dedicated electrical outlet
(For example do not use an electric
generator) . Failure to do so may cause
charging to fail and could cause dam-
age to the Li-ion battery charging
equipment due to power surges.
NISSAN recommends using genuine NISSAN charging equipment to charge
the vehicle. Using non-NISSAN equip-
ment could cause the Li-ion battery to
not charge correctly and may damage
the Li-ion battery.
Trickle charging is performed using an AC 110 - 120 volt, 15A dedicated electrical outlet using
the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment)
provided with the vehicle.
The genuine NISSAN EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) charging equipment or
trickle charge cable performs a communication
function with the vehicle before Li-ion charging
starts. If this communication does not occur
because other equipment is used, the Li-ion
battery will not charge. Immediate charge, charging timer and remote
charge (models with navigation system) can be
performed in the trickle charge mode. See
Charging timer andCharging related remote
function.
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CAUTION
As the quick charge connector is heavier in comparison to the other
charge connectors, allowing it to drop
could cause damage to the vehicle or
charge connector or personal injury.
When removing the connector, be sure
to pull it out straight and as carefully
as possible.
CHARGE CONNECTOR LOCK
SWITCH
The normal or trickle charge connector can be
locked to the normal charge port. The charge
connector lock mode can be selected by using
the charge connector lock switch, AUTO, LOCK
and UNLOCK.
NOTE:
The charge connector lock can be acti-
vated when the shift lever is in the “P”
position and the charge connector is con-
nected. The charge connector lock will not
be activated if the charge connector is not
properly connected.
AUTO mode
To select AUTO mode, push the AUTO side1of
the charge connector lock switch. The indicator
light on the switch
3will illuminate.
When AUTO mode is selected, the charge con-
nector is locked while charging is in process. The
charge connector will be unlocked automatically
when charging is completed.
LOCK mode
To select the LOCK mode, push the LOCK side
2of the charge connector lock switch. The
indicator light on the switch
4will illuminate.
When LOCK mode is selected, the charge con-
nector will remain locked. The charge connector
will be unlocked when UNLOCK mode is se-
lected or temporary unlock operation is per-
formed.
UNLOCK mode
To select UNLOCK mode, return the charge con-
nector lock switch to the level position. Make sure
the indicator light on the switch turns off.
When UNLOCK mode is selected, the charge
connector will remain unlocked.
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NOTE:
Depending on the charging station, the
lock mechanism established by local
standards may not be compatible with
your vehicle. It may not be possible for the
charge connector to lock to your vehicle.
When the power source is cut off while
charging in AUTO mode, the connector
will be continuously locked for 5 minutes,
then it will be released.
When timer charging is set with AUTO
mode, the connector will not lock until
charging is started.
In AUTO mode, the charge connector lock
will only lock during normal charging-
.When the following systems are operated
individually or the 12-volt battery is being
charged, the charging connector lock will
not lock:
Climate Ctrl. Timer
Remote climate control (if so equipped)
Li-ion battery warmer
IF THE CHARGE CONNECTOR CAN
NOT BE UNLOCKED
1. Place power switch in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the jack rod from the tool set that is
located in the cargo area. See “Tools” in the
“In Case of Emergency” section.
4. Insert the suitable tool into the screw that is located on the front of hood lock.
5. Turn it clockwise to release the charge con- nector lock.
6. Remove the charge connector.
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7. The [Timer 1] indicator illuminates after thecharging timer is set. Use the same procedure
to set the Timer 2 setting.
8. Place the power switch in the OFF position, and then connect the charge connector to the
vehicle.
NOTE:
Always place the power switch in the OFF
position after setting the charging timers.
When the power switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the Li-ion battery will not start charg-
ing.
The Li-ion battery may not be charged to
the expected level if the charging timer start time and end time are set so there is
not enough time to charge the Li-ion bat-
tery.
When either the charge start time or
charge end time is set, the charging timer
function is activated.
When only the charging timer end time is
set, the system automatically determines
when to begin charging based on the Li-
ion battery charge level. The Li-ion battery
may not be charged to the expected level
in the following conditions: – The Li-ion battery is charged in cold weather.
– The charge connector is connected to the vehicle too close to the scheduled
charging end time.
When only the charging timer end time is
set, the system automatically stops charg-
ing when the Li-ion battery charges to the
selected level. Charging may stop before
the scheduled end time.
Touch [Timer 1] or [Timer 2] to turn off the
charging timer function. Touch [Yes] if the
settings shown on the screen are correct.
After this operation has been performed,
the indicator disappears and the charging timer function is turned off. The start and
stop time settings are not deleted, even if
the charging timer function is turned off.
If charging timer and the Climate Ctrl.
Timer are operating at the same time due
to an overlap of the timer settings, you can
prioritize which function receives electri-
cal power first. See LEAF Navigation Sys-
tem Owner’s Manual.
When charging is set as the first priority,
the Climate Ctrl. Timer does not start until
10 segments of the Li-ion battery avail-
able charge gauge are illuminated.
When the climate control is set as the first
priority, the climate control system will be
turned on as scheduled by the Climate
Ctrl. Timer regardless of the remaining
battery energy.
Even when the climate control is set as
the first priority, the climate control sys-
tem will be turned off when the electric
demands of the climate control system is
more than can be provided to the Li-ion
battery for charging.
Some charging stations used to perform
normal charge are equipped with timer
functions. If the charger timer function
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3. The “Charging Timer” screen is displayed. Tochange the time or turn the timer on or off,
push the
switch. 4. To turn the timer on or off, use the
switch to highlight “On” or “Off” and then
push the
switch. If “On” is selected, an
additional screen is displayed that allows you
to change the time of the charging timer. 5. The hour portion of the time is highlighted on
the screen. Push the
switch to change
the hour field in increments of one hour. Push
the
switch to move to the minutes field.
6. Push the
switch to change the minute
field in increments of ten minutes. Push the
switch to finish setting the charging
timer.
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