2016 NISSAN LEAF battery

4. EV system operation for discharged
Intelligent Key® system indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power and when the
Intelligent Key system and vehicle are not com-
municating normally.
If this indicator appears, touch the power switch
with the Intelligent Key while depressing the
brake pedal. For additional information, refer to
“NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
5. Door/rear hatch open warning
(power switch is in the ON position)
This warning appears if any of the doors and/or
the rear hatch are open or not closed securely.
The vehicle icon indicates which door or the rear
hatch is open on the display. Make sure that all of
the doors and the rear hatch are closed.
This warning also appears alternating with SHIFT
Pwarning while the driver’s door is opened with
the shift position in any position other than the P
(Park) position. For additional information, refer to
“SHIFT Pwarning” in this section.
6. Intelligent Key® system warning
This warning appears if there is a malfunction in
the Intelligent Key system.
If this warning appears while the power switch
position is in the ON position, the power switch
can not be switched to the READY to drive posi-
tion. If this warning appears while the power
switch is in the READY to drive position, the
vehicle can be driven. However, contact a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
7. Driver alert
This warning appears when the previously set
time for a break is reached. You can set the time
for up to 6 hours in the setting menu. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Trip computer” in this
section.
8. Low outside air temperature
The outside air temperature is displayed in °F or
°C in the range of −20°F to 140°F (−30°C to
60°C) .
The outside air temperature mode includes a low
temperature warning feature. If the outside air
temperature is below 37°F (3°C) , the warning is
displayed on the screen. The outside temperature sensor is located in
front side of the vehicle. The sensor may be
affected by road, wind directions and other driv-
ing conditions. The display may differ from the
actual outside temperature or the temperature
displayed on various signs or billboards.
9. Low washer warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the washer tank fluid
is at a low level. Add windshield-washer fluid as
necessary. For additional information, refer to
“Windshield-washer fluid” in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
10. Light reminder warning
This warning appears when the power switch is
turned to the OFF position but the headlight
switch is still ON. Turn off the headlight switch.
11. Plug-in indicator
This indicator appears when the charge connec-
tor is connected.
If the charge connector is connected to the ve-
hicle, the power switch can not be placed in the
READY to drive position.
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12. Remove charge connector
warning
This warning appears when the power switch is
in the ACC or ON position and if the power
switch is pushed to the READY to drive position
with the brake pedal depressed, while the charge
connector is inserted to the vehicle. Remove the
charge connector.
13. Electric shift control system
warning
This message appears if there is a malfunction in
the electric shift control system.
This message appears when the parking brake is
not applied, even after the vehicle has been
parked. The master warning light (red) also illu-
minates and the chime sounds.
If the power switch cannot be placed in the OFF
position, apply the parking brake and then place
the power switch in the OFF position.
Apply parking brake. The message in the vehicle
information display turns off and the chime stops.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer.
14. Shift control system (T/M) warning
This warning appears if there is a malfunction in
the electric shift control system but operation of
the electric shift control is still possible. The mas-
ter warning (yellow) light also illuminates and the
chime sounds. When this occurs, check the shift
position indicator by the shift lever or vehicle
information display in the meter to make sure that
shifting has been performed properly. Contact a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
15. Shift position warning
This warning appears if the system cannot detect
the shift position. Make sure the vehicle is placed
in a position properly.
The master warning light (yellow) also illuminates
and the chime sounds. Check the shift position of
the vehicle.
16. Li-ion battery low charge warning
This indicator appears when the Li-ion battery is
getting low. The low battery charge warning light
and the master warning light (yellow) also illumi-
nate. Charge the Li-ion battery as soon as pos-
sible. The [i] symbol is shown on the vehicle
information display, this indicates that further in-formation is available on the navigation display
(models with navigation system) . Check the navi-
gation display (models with navigation system)
for further information and instructions.
17. Power limitation warning
This display appears when the Li-ion battery ca-
pacity is getting too low to move the vehicle or if
there is any reason to limit traction power (Li-ion
battery low or high temperature etc.) . The power
limitation indicator light and the master warning
light (yellow) also illuminate. The [i] symbol is
shown on the vehicle information display. This
indicates that further information is available on
the navigation display (models with navigation
system) . Check the navigation display (models
with navigation system) for further information
and instructions.
18. DC/DC converter warning
This warning appears if the DC/DC converter
system is not functioning properly. The 12-volt
battery charge warning (red) light and the master
warning light also illuminate. Stop the vehicle in a
safe location and contact a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer.
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TRIP COMPUTER
Switches for the trip computer are located on the
left side of the combination meter panel. To op-
erate the trip computer, push the following
switches:
Aswitch
Bswitch
When the power switch is pushed to the ON
position, modes of the trip computer can be
selected by pushing the
switchA. Each time the
switchAis pushed, the
display will change as follows:
Charging time →Energy economy →State of
charge →Average speed →Driving distance and
elapsed time→ Setting→Warning check*
Note
* This item is available only when a warn-
ing is displayed. Select this menu to see
details of warnings.
Charging time
Displays the estimated time to a full Li-ion charge
based on the Charging Mode selected.
The time needed to charge the Li-ion battery
charges based on:
• Outside temperature
• Li-ion battery temperature
• Available electrical power supplied to the
charger
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NOTE:
•Immediately after charging has finished,
the charge time will be displayed as “--:--”.
• The estimated charging time stops updat-
ing if the air conditioner is turned on while
the Li-ion battery is charging. The esti-
mated charging time updates approxi-
mately 15 minutes after the air condi-
tioner is turned off.
• The 6 kW and the 3 kW charging time
typically shows different times to reach a
full charge.
• However, the same charging time may be
shown for both the 6 kW and the 3 kW
based on the Li-ion battery state of charge
and battery temperature.
• The system may automatically slow the
battery charge to prevent the battery from
becoming overcharged.
• Charging may finish sooner than the dis-
played charging time.
Energy economy
Average energy economy:
The average energy economy mode shows the
average energy economy since the last reset.
Resetting the average energy economy is done
by pushing and holding the
switchBfor
longer than 1 second. (The average speed is also
reset at the same time.)
The display is updated every 30 seconds. At
about the first 0.3 mile (500 m) after a reset, the
display shows “----”. Instant energy economy:
The instant energy economy mode shows the
instant energy economy via a moving bar graph.
When regenerated energy is being stored in the
Li-ion battery while driving, the instant energy
economy display will show the maximum value.
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WARNING INFORMATION DISPLAYS
Low battery warning
When the low battery charge warning light
and the master warning light (yellow)illu-
minate, the system displays a message on the
navigation screen that warns the driver that the
Li-ion battery power level is low.
1. The notification is displayed on the upper leftside of the STATUS screen. Touch [Show] to
display the screen showing detailed
information. 2. The system displays a message screen and
announces the contents of the message to
warn that the Li-ion battery power level is low.
Check the message displayed on the screen.
Touch [Nearby Stations] to search all charg-
ing stations that are located around the cur-
rent vehicle position.
3. Touch [BACK] or push the MAPbutton to
return to the vehicle location screen.
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NOTE:
•The low battery warning can be set to off.
Refer to LEAF Electric Vehicle Information
System Owner’s Manual.
• When the battery power level is low, the
system automatically obtains charging
station information.
Limited power warning
When the Li-ion battery power level is extremely
low or the Li-ion battery malfunctions, the power
limitation indicator
and the master warning
light (yellow)
illuminate in the meter and the
system displays a message on the navigation
screen in order to inform the driver that power
output is restricted. 1. The notification is displayed on the upper left
side of the screen. Touch [Show] to display
the screen showing detailed information. 2. The system displays a message screen and
announces the contents of the message to
warn that power output is restricted and in-
form the driver of the reason for this occur-
rence and what action is to be taken.
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INDICATOR FOR TIMER
When the power switch is turned off, this display
appears for 10 seconds. If theswitch is
pushed within 10 seconds, the display can be
selected and each setting information display
can be confirmed.
1. Timer setting status (charging and
Climate Ctrl.) and charge connector
lock setting status
The timer setting status (ON or OFF) of the
charge and the climate control and the charge
connector lock setting status (AUTO, LOCK or
UNLOCK) can be checked.
2. Charging Timer setting confirmation
The “Charging Timer” starting hours, minutes and
days for the next charge time that has been set
can be checked.
3. Charging time
Displays the estimated time to charge the Li-ion
battery to a full charge. When fully charged, the
remaining charging time is displayed as “--:--”.
Note
Charging may finish sooner than the dis-
played charging time.
4. Climate Ctrl. Timer setting
confirmation
The set time for ending hours and days of the
Climate Ctrl. Timer is displayed. Your vehicle has two types of security systems,
as follows:
• Vehicle security system
• NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security status is shown by the security indi-
cator light.
SECURITY SYSTEMS
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Battery saver system
• When the headlight switch is in theor
position while the power switch is in the
ON position, the lights will automatically turn off
45 seconds after the power switch has been
placed in the OFF position.
• When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights automatically
turn off, the lights will turn on when the power
switch is placed in the ON position.
CAUTION
• When you turn on the headlight switch again after the lights automatically
turn off, the lights will not turn off
automatically. Be sure to turn the light
switch to the OFF position when you
leave the vehicle for extended periods
of time, otherwise the battery will be
discharged.
• Never leave the light switch on when the power switch is in the OFF, ACC or
ON position for extended periods of
time even if the headlights turn off
automatically.
Daytime running light system (for
Canada)
The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the power switch is in the READY to
drive position with the parking brake released.
The daytime running lights operate with the head-
light switch in the OFF position. Turn headlight
switch to the
position for full illumination
when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the power
switch is in the READY to drive position, daytime
running lights do not operate. The daytime run-
ning lights illuminate once the parking brake is
released. The daytime running lights will remain
on until the power switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
1Move the lever up or down until it latches to
signal the turning direction. When the turn is
completed, the turn signal cancels automatically.
Lane change signal
2Move the lever up or down until the turn signal
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch, to
signal a lane change. Hold the lever until the lane
change is completed.
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