• Immediate charge, charging timer and remotecharge (models with navigation system) can be
performed in the normal charge mode. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Charging meth-
ods” in this section.
• The Genuine NISSAN charging equipment communicates with the vehicle before Li-ion
battery charging starts. If this communication
does not occur because other equipment is
used, the Li-ion battery will not charge.
• 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. To start normal charge:
1. Push the P (Park) position switch to place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position and apply the
parking brake.
2. When charging the Li-ion battery, place the power switch in the OFF position. When the
power switch is in the ON position, the Li-ion
battery will not start charging.
3. Open the charge port lid and charge port cap. For additional information, refer to “Charge
port lid” and “Charge port cap” in the “Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section of
this manual. 4. Connect the charge connector to the charge
port. If it is connected normally, a beep will
sound once.
5. If charging has started or if the battery is waiting for the charging timer, a beep will
sound twice and the charging status indicator
light display will change. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Charging status indicator
lights” in this section.
CH-10Charging
– The device has parts that may sparkinside. Do not use it where gasoline,
paint, or flammable liquids are used
or stored.
– Do not use if a malfunction occurs or if the charger has been damaged in
any manner. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer for replacement.
– 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
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 out-
let (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 provided with the vehicle.
• The Genuine NISSAN EVSE charging equip- ment or trickle charge cable performs a commu-
nication 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. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Charging methods”
in this section.
CH-12Charging
CHARGING TIMER
Use charging timer to schedule when the Li-ion
battery charges. The vehicle automatically begins
charging at the scheduled times when the charge
connector is connected to the vehicle. The timers
do not need to be reset each time the Li-ion
battery needs charging.
With navigation system (if so
equipped)
The charging timer can save two timer settings
that include the charging start time and end time.
The charging timer can be applied to one of the
timer settings for each day of the week.
The vehicle automatically begins charging at the
scheduled times when the charge connector is
connected to the vehicle. The timers do not need
to be reset each time the Li-ion battery needs to
be charged.1. Push
and touch “Charging Timer.”
Touch “Estimated Time” to view approximate
time required to reach 100% charge.
2. Touch “Edit Schedule.” Timer charge setting screen is displayed.
3. Set preferred time and day of the week for vehicle charging.
4. After entering the information, touch “Save.” A confirmation screen is displayed.
5. Touch “OK” to confirm the setting, push the power switch to 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 in the ON position,
the Li-ion battery will not start charging.
• 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. 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.
CHARGING METHODS
ChargingCH-21
•When only the charging timer end time is
set, the system automatically stops charg-
ing when the Li-ion battery charges to a
full charge. Charging may stop before the
scheduled end time.
• If the 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. For additional information,
refer to the LEAF Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.
• When charging is set as the first priority,
the Climate Ctrl. Timer does not start until
10 segments (80%) of the Li-ion battery
available charge gauge are illuminated.
• Even when the climate control is set as the
first priority, the climate control system
will be turned off when the electric de-
mands of the climate control system are
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
and the vehicle timer are both set, and the
two timers are not set to operate at the same time, it is possible that the charger
will not start or the battery will not be
charged to the level expected.
• If the Li-ion battery warmer (if so
equipped) is operating while the Climate
Ctrl. Timer or remote climate control is
being used, performance of the climate
control system will be reduced.
• 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 warmer (if so
equipped) operates.
• Set only the Charging Timer End time
when charging in cold weather. The ve-
hicle automatically determines when to
start charging to fully charge the Li-ion
battery, even if the Li-ion battery warmer
(if so equipped) operates. Charging ends
before the set End time if the Li-ion bat-
tery is fully charged.
• The 12–volt battery can become dis-
charged if the charging timer is operated
repeatedly between the Li-ion battery
charges when the vehicle is not used for
an extended period of time. •
Charging timer is performed according to
the current time setting on the bottom left
of the display. When setting the charging
timer function, be sure to check that the
current time displayed is correct.
• To turn off the charging timer function,
touch ON on the timer charge setting
screen until the indicator lights are turned
off. Touch SAVE to apply the change. If the
settings shown on the screen are correct,
touch OK. After this operation has been
performed, the indicator disappears and
the charging timer function is turned off.
The start and end time settings are not
deleted, even if the charging timer func-
tion is turned off.
• If the day of the week is not selected on
the timer charge setting screen, the charg-
ing timer will not operate on that day. The
system will wait until the next set charging
time to perform charging.
CH-22Charging
Timer Charge setting screen:
Two different timer settings can be registered
(one on the left side and another on the right side
of the screen) .
1. Touch to turn on/off the timer. The indicatorlight will turn on when the timer setting is
turned on.
2. Indicates start/end time of the scheduled timer charge.
3. Touch corresponding keys to adjust the time setting.
• -: Touch or touch and hold to decrease the time. • +: Touch or touch and hold to increase the
time.
• x: Touch to delete the numbers entered in the corresponding column.
4. Touch the keys to set the days of the week you wish to start charging.
5. Touch to save the settings.Without navigation system
NOTE:
• For the charging timer of models without
navigation system, it allows only the time
that the charging is to STOP to be set and
does not allow the charge START time to
be set. Set the charging end time. The
vehicle automatically calculates when to
start charging based on the condition of
the power source and the estimated time
required for charging to a full level.
ChargingCH-23
2. Push the immediate charge switch.
3. Connect the normal or trickle charge cablewhen the charging status indicator light
changes to display immediate charge mode.
For additional information, refer to “Charging
status indicator lights” in this section.
NOTE:
•You have 15 minutes to connect a normal
or trickle charge connector to the vehicle
after the immediate charge switch is
pushed. If a charge connector is not con-
nected to the vehicle within 15 minutes,
the vehicle automatically returns to the
previous setting.
• Immediate charge will be available for
15 minutes before returning automatically
to the previous setting.
• To cancel immediate charge mode push
the immediate charge switch again.
• If the charge cable is disconnected, the
Li-ion battery automatically switches to
charging timer. To perform an immediate
charge again, push the immediate charge
switch and connect the charge cable.
• If the charge cable is already connected,
push the immediate charge switch to start
performing an immediate charge.
CHARGING RELATED REMOTE
FUNCTION (MODELS WITH
NAVIGATION SYSTEM)
This vehicle incorporates a communication de-
vice that is called a TCU (Telematics Communi-
cation Unit) . The communication connection be-
tween this unit and NISSAN Data Center allows
for various remote function services.
• Li-ion battery status check:
The charging status of the Li-ion battery can
be checked using your personal computer or
internet enabled smart phone even if you are
not in the vehicle.
• Remote charge:
The function of starting the Li-ion battery
charge or starting the heater and air condi-
tioner is available using your personal com-
puter or internet enabled smart phone.
• Unplugged status:
A notification e-mail will be sent to your per-
sonal computer or internet enabled smart
phone if the plug is not connected at the
specific time you selected, after turning off the
power switch.
CH-26Charging
NOTE:
•Establishing the NissanConnectSMEV
service is necessary before using this ser-
vice. For additional information, refer to
the LEAF Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.
• To check the Li-ion battery charging status
using an internet enabled smart phone or
personal computer, the following condi-
tions must be met: – The vehicle must be located in a cellu- lar phone coverage area.
– The cellular phone must be located in an area with cellular phone coverage.
– If using a computer, the computer must be connected to the internet.
– Some cellular phones are not compat- ible and cannot be used to check the
Li-ion battery charging status. Please
confirm beforehand. •
Certain remote functions require a com-
patible smart phone, which is not included
with the vehicle.
• NissanConnect
SMEV information system
features are included through a subscrip-
tion service which requires owner consent
to activate. The subscription must be ac-
tive to use these features.
• NissanConnect
SMEV communications
may be received at a verified e-mail ad-
dress or by SMS/text messaging-enabled
mobile phone.
• Standard text rates and/or data usage
may apply depending on your carrier.
CHARGING STATUS INDICATOR
LIGHTS
The charging status indicator lights1to3
display the charging status, and are visible from
both inside and outside the vehicle.
CHARGING RELATED INDICATOR
LIGHTS
ChargingCH-27
1. Side vents (P. 4-22)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-5)
3. Center multi-function control panel— Navigation system (Refer to LEAF Naviga-
tion System Owner’s Manual)
— Without navigation system (P. 4-42)
4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2) 5. Center vents (P. 4-21)
6. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-42)
7. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-39)
8. Glove box (P. 2-52)
9. Heater and air conditioner control (P. 4-22 ) 10. Front passenger air bag status light,
(P. 1-39) Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) system warning light
(P. 2-14)
11. Auxiliary input jack (P. 4-60)
12. Power outlet (P. 2-51)
13. iPod® connector/USB connector (P. 4-42)
14. Push-button power switch (P. 5-7)
15. Hood release handle (P. 3-17)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-4Instruments and controls