2017 NISSAN LEAF battery

8. Connect the charge connector to the chargeport. If it is connected normally, a beep will
sound once.
9. If charging has started, or if the Li-ion 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. 10. When recharging outside, such as in your
driveway, use a commercially available pad-
lock attached in position
Ato prevent theft. To stop trickle charge:
1. Ensure that the charge connector lock is not
engaged. For additional information, refer to
“Charge connector lock switch” in this
section.
2. Press the button on the charge connector, release the lock and remove the charge con-
nector from the charge port.
3. Attach the safety cap to the EVSE.
4. Remove the electrical plug from the AC 110 - 120 volt, 15A dedicated electrical outlet.
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5. Store in its case.
NOTE:
Perform the following procedure to
store the EVSE in the case.a. Wind the charge cable into a size that will allow it to be stored in the case
(approximately 9.8 in (250 mm) in
diameter) .
b. Place the EVSE control box into the back of the case.
c. Place the charge cable and charge connector into the case in front of the
EVSE control box.
WARNING
Pass the lower side belt of the EVSE case
securely through the fastener on the bot-
tom of the luggage board. If the case
suddenly becomes loose, it may cause
serious injury or death.
6. After closing the cap on the charge port, close the charge port lid.
NOTE:
To stop charging mid-charge, remove the
charge connector. Charging automatically
stops.
HOW TO QUICK CHARGE (IF SO
EQUIPPED)
Quick charge uses public charging stations (up
to 50 kW of power) to charge the battery in a
short period of time.
WARNING
• Always use a quick charger that is compatible with the LEAF. Using an
incompatible quick charger may cause
a fire or malfunction resulting in seri-
ous personal injury or death.
• Before starting the quick charge, care- fully read the instructions provided on
the quick charger and make sure the
quick charge connector is properly
connected and locked. Failure to con-
nect or operate the quick charger cor-
rectly could cause damage to the ve-
hicle or the charging equipment.
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NOTE:
Quick charging is possible (even several
times a day) if the battery temperature is
not near the red zone. If the battery tem-
perature reaches the red zone, in order to
protect the battery, quick charging is not
allowed and the power limitation mode will
be triggered.
When the Li-ion battery available charge
and the Li-ion battery capacity are shown
on the quick charger unit, the readings
may differ from the Li-ion battery avail-
able charge/capacity reading shown on
the vehicle’s display.To start charging:
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. Align
1with the groove of the charge port
and insert the charge connector.
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CAUTION
• Be sure to insert the charge connector
straight into the quick charge port right
up to the base. Failure to do so may
result in the Li-ion battery not charging
or could cause damage to the charging
equipment. 5. Grasp the lock lever and lock the charge
connector.
6. Follow the instructions on the quick charge equipment to start charging. When the equip-
ment is properly installed and ready to charge
a beep sounds twice and the charging status
indicator light will change. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Charge status indicator
lights” in this section.
Charging ends in the following situations:
• When charging is complete
• When charging time has exceeded 60 minutes
• When the possible charge time set for the quick charger is exceeded
NOTE:
•Charging may automatically stop even if it
is not completed.
• If charging stops mid-charge, you can re-
start charging by pressing the start button
on the quick charger again.
• The charge connector is locked to the
charge port during charging and cannot
be disconnected. Follow the instructions
on the quick charge equipment to stop
charging. Confirm charging is stopped by
looking at the indicators on the dash. The
charge connector can be disconnected
from the vehicle when charging is
stopped.
• When quick charging, the Li-ion battery
charging rate is slower as the percentage
of available battery charge increases.
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Unlock operation using charge port
lid opener switch
1. Push the charge port lid opener switch.
2. The charging status indicator light flashesthree times and a beep sounds three times.
The charge connector lock is unlocked for
30 seconds.
3. After 30 seconds, the charge connector lock is locked.
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 system(s) are oper-
ated 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 so equipped)
If the charge connector cannot be
unlocked
1. Place power switch in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Insert a flat head screwdriver or suitable tool into the screw that is located on the front of
the hood lock.
4. Turn it clockwise to release the charge con- nector lock.
5. Remove the charge connector.
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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.
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•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.
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•When the Charging Timer and the Climate
Ctrl. Timer are set at the same time, the
charging start time moves to an earlier
time.
• Depending on the Li-ion battery condition
and the power source status, charging
may end earlier than the charging end
time. This is not a malfunction.
1. Push the
switchAon the left side of
the combination meter panel.
2. Push the
switchBto highlight “Charg-
ing Timer” on the vehicle information display
and then push the switch. 3. The “Charging Timer” screen is displayed. To
change the time or turn the timer on or off,
push the
switch.
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