CHARGING AFTER DRIVING
Charging the Li-ion battery
When you return home, connect the ve-
hicle to the charging device installed at
your home or the EVSE plugged to outlet
using the normal charge connector.
Charge the vehicle or set the charging
timer function to have the vehicle charge
at a specific time. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Charging timer” in the “Charg-
ing” section of this manual.1. When the power switch is turned off, the
settings of the charging timer, and the
Climate Ctrl. Timer and the charge con-
nector lock functions are displayed on
the vehicle information display. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
2. Open the charge port lid and charge port cap. For additional information, re-
fer to “Charge port lid” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this
manual. 3. Connect the charge connector to the
vehicle.
4. When the charging timer is turned on, charging starts at the set time. When the
charging timer is not turned on, charg-
ing starts immediately.
NOTE:
•Charging can be started remotely, even
if the charging timer is set up.
•
When you have forgotten to connect the
charge connector at home, there is a
function that can notif y you via a text
message capable cellular phone, internet
enabled smart phone or personal com-
puter. For additional information, refer to
“Charging related remote function” in the
“Charging” section of this manual (mod-
els 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 con-
trol (models with Navigation System)
and Climate Ctrl. Timer functions the
next time you use the vehicle.
EV-22EV Overview
• Use the air conditioner/heater and closewindows to reduce drag when cruising at
highway speed.
• Vehicle range may be substantially re- duced in extremely cold conditions (for ex-
ample, -4°F (-20°C)).
• Using the climate control system to heat the cabin when the 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).
• When it is cold, use the steering wheel heater in substitution for the heater/air
conditioner. The steering wheel heater
consumes less power than the heater/air
conditioner.
• Release the accelerator pedal to slow down and do not apply the brakes when
traffic and road conditions allow. – This vehicle is equipped with a regen-erative brake system. The primary pur-
pose of the regenerative brake system
is to provide some power to recharge
the Li-ion battery and extend driving
range. A secondary benefit is “engine
braking” that operates based on Li-ion battery conditions. In the D (Drive) posi-
tion, when the accelerator is released,
the regenerative brake system pro-
vides some deceleration and some
power to the Li-ion battery.
LI-ION BATTERY LIFE
The Li-ion battery's ability to hold a charge,
like all batteries, decreases with battery
age and usage which results in decreased
vehicle range when compared to the ve-
hicle range when the vehicle was new. This
is normal and expected, and does not indi-
cate a malfunction of the vehicle or Li-ion
battery.
The Li-ion battery's ability to hold a charge
can be affected by how you drive the ve-
hicle, store the vehicle, how you charge the
Li-ion battery and Li-ion battery tempera-
ture during vehicle operation and charging.
To maximize the battery's useful life, use
the following driving and charging habits
where possible:
• Avoid exposing a vehicle to extreme am-
bient temperatures for extended periods. • Avoid storing a vehicle in temperatures
below −13°F (−25°C) for more than seven
days.
• Avoid leaving your vehicle for more than 14 days where the Li-ion battery available
charge gauge reaches a zero or near zero
(state of charge).
• Allow the vehicle and Li-ion battery to cool down af ter use before charging.
• Park/store your vehicle in cool locations out of direct sunlight and away from heat
sources.
• Avoid sustained high battery tempera- tures (caused, for example, by exposure to
very high ambient temperatures or ex-
tending highway driving with multiple
quick charges [if so equipped]) .
• Use the normal charging or trickle charg- ing methods to charge the Li-ion battery
and minimize the use of public Fast
Charge or Quick Charger.
• Moderate driving.
• Use of ECO mode.
EV-24EV Overview
NOTE:
•When charging the Li-ion battery, place
the power switch in the OFF position.
When the power switch is in the ON po-
sition, the Li-ion battery will not start
charging.
• For your safety, if the charge connector
is connected to the vehicle while the
power switch is in the READY to drive,
the vehicle will automatically switch to
the ON position. Because charging will
not be started while the power switch is
in this position, be sure to place the
power switch in the OFF position.
• When the ambient temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or less, charging time may be lon-
ger than normal and the level to which
the Li-ion battery can be charged may
be less than at higher temperatures.
• Do not operate the charging timer re-
peatedly while the charge connector is
connected to the vehicle af ter the Li-ion
battery charging is completed. Doing so
may discharge the 12-volt battery. For
additional information, refer to “Charg-
ing timer” in this section. If the Li-ion
battery becomes discharged, charge it
immediately. •
The power switch can be set to the ON
position and the climate control and
navigation system (if so equipped) can
be used while the Li-ion battery is
charging. However, because these op-
erations consume Li-ion battery power,
it will take longer for the Li-ion battery
to become fully charged. Place the
power switch in the OFF position to help
reduce Li-ion battery charge time.
• If electrical power is interrupted while
charging, charging restarts automati-
cally when the electrical power is re-
stored.
• It is recommended to keep the charge
cable connected to save Li-ion battery
power, when the heater and air condi-
tioner are operating with remote opera-
tion (models with Navigation System).
• If the charge port is frozen, melt the ice
using a hair dryer. Af ter the ice has
melted, charge the Li-ion battery. Forc-
ing the charge connector to connect
may cause a malfunction. •
If foreign materials have entered the
charge connector and charge port and
it is not possible to connect it, do not
attempt to force the connection. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer. Forcing the
charge connector to connect may
cause damage to the charging equip-
ment and vehicle.
• There is a hole on the charge port for
water drainage. If the water drainage
hole becomes blocked, or if water gets
trapped inside the charge port, do not
charge. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
CH-4Charging
HOW TO NORMAL CHARGE
(AC 220–240 VOLT) BY CHARGING
DEVICE
WARNING
• If you use any medical electric de- vices, such as an implantable car-
diac pacemaker or an implantable
cardiovascular defibrillator, check
with the electric medical device
manufacturer concerning the ef-
fects that charging may have on im-
planted devices before starting the
charge operation. Charging may af-
fect the operation.
• Be sure to follow the precautions for using the charging device that can
be installed in your home. Failing to
do so could result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
• Do not use any charging equipment that is not compatible with the LEAF.
Doing so could prevent the Li-ion
battery from charging properly or
could result in damage to the vehicle
or Li-ion battery.
• Normal charge uses the charging device (AC 220 - 240 volt, 16A or 32A) that can be
installed in your home to charge the Li-ion
battery.
• Immediate charge, charging timer and re- mote charge (models with Navigation
System) can be performed in the normal
charge mode. For additional information,
refer to “Charging methods” in this
section.
• The 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 charging device 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 po-
sition, the Li-ion battery will not start
charging.
3. Open the charge port lid and charge port cap. For additional information, re-
fer to “Charge port lid” and “Charge port
cap” in the “Pre-driving checks and ad-
justments” section of this manual.
CH-10Charging
The charge connector lock can also be un-
locked for 30 seconds when unlocking a
door or the rear hatch (in this case, the
charging status indicator light does not
operate). If the lock is operated again within
30 seconds af ter unlocking the door/rear
hatch, the charge connector lock is locked
again.
Unlock operation using charge
port lid switch
1. Push the charge port lid switch.
2. The charging status indicator lightflashes three times and a beep sounds
three times. The charge connector lock
is unlocked for 30 seconds.
3. Af ter 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 ve-
hicle.
• When the power source is cut off while
charging in AUTO mode, the connector
will be continuously locked for 5 min-
utes, then it will be released.
• When timer charging is set with AUTO
mode, the connector will not lock until
charging is started.
• When the following system(s) are oper-
ated individually or the 12-volt battery
is being charged, the charging connec-
tor lock will not lock:
– Climate Ctrl. Timer
–
Remote climate control (if so equipped)
–Li-ion battery warmer (if so equipped)
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When the OK button on the steering wheel
is pushed, the display will be switched to
the “EV Settings” menu. In the EV Settings,
the setting of the charging timer, Climate
Ctrl. timer and charge connector lock
mode can be changed. Refer to “Vehicle
information display” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual for the
settings menu of the vehicle information
display.
When the
button on the steering
wheel is pushed while the timer display is
shown, the display is switched to the ECO
Drive Report (if the vehicle was driven).
Either display will continue to be displayed
for another 30 seconds when the button is
operated. If the doors are locked af ter the
power switch was placed in the OFF posi-
tion, the display will turn off before the pre-
set time.
For models with Navigation System, the
day of the week is displayed with the time
(hour and minute) in each information
1–
3.
In addition to the above, note the following
conditions for the charging time
1infor-
mation: • The charging time is displayed by the
10 minutes. If the estimated charging time
is longer than 24 hours, “Over 24h” is
displayed.
• When the charging is set to start immedi- ately af ter connecting the charge con-
nector to the vehicle, the start time is dis-
played as “Charge Now”.
• While being charged, the time when the charging has actually started is displayed
as the start time. The end time is dis-
played according to the estimated charg-
ing time that was calculated based on the
electrical power being supplied.
•
For models with Li-ion battery warmer, the
charging system calculates the electrical
power used by the battery warmer when
the Li-ion battery temperature is low, and
longer charging time will be displayed.
• When “Chg. Timer Only at HOME” is set to ON (models with Navigation System) in
the EV Settings, the start time is displayed
only when the power switch is placed in
the OFF position at home. If the power
switch is placed in the OFF position other
than at home, the immediate charge mode is selected and “Charge Now” will
appear as the start time.
• When “Full charge has priority” is set to ON in the EV Settings and the Li-ion battery
cannot be charged to a full level within the
hours between the scheduled start time
and end time of the charging timer, the
charging time shows the time that ex-
ceeds the scheduled hours in the charg-
ing timer.
•
If you need to confirm the estimated charg-
ing time depending on the available electri-
cal power (supplied to the charger), see the
Estimated Charge Time display. Refer to
“Meters and gauges” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.
NOTE:
• The displayed end time of charging is
an estimation. The Li-ion battery may
not be charged to a full level by the es-
timated end time.
• If the charging timer and the Climate
Ctrl. timer are set to operate at the same
time, longer charging time will be dis-
played or the Li-ion battery may not be
charged to a full level at the scheduled
end time.
CH-48Charging
When the indicator light (3) flashes
The indicator light (3) flashes when the 12-
volt battery is being charged. For additional
information, refer to “Charging the 12-volt
battery” in the “EV overview” section of this
manual.The indicator light will also flash for up to
5 minutes if the electrical power from the
EVSE or charging device is interrupted dur-
ing charging. Charging will restart auto-
matically when the electrical power from
the EVSE or charging device is restored if
the normal charge connector is con-
nected. The charge start beep will not
sound when charging restarts.
The indicator will also flash when the fol-
lowing systems are operating:
• Climate Ctrl. Timer
• Remote climate control (if so equipped)
• Li-ion battery warmer (if so equipped)
When not charging
None of the lights are illuminated when the
Li-ion battery and 12-volt battery are not
charging.
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Menu ItemResult
System Allows user to turn the emergency brake on and off. For additional information, refer
to “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)” , “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection” and “Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Parking Aids Displays the available parking aids.
Moving Object (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the Moving Object Detection on and off. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Moving Object Detection (MOD)” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone
and voice recognition systems” section of this manual.
Cross Traffic (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the cross traffic alert on and off. For additional information, refer
to “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Driver Attention Alert (if so
equipped) Allows user to turn the driver attention alert on or off. For additional information,
refer to “Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Timer Alert Allows user to set or reset an alert at a specific tune interval.
Low Temperature Alert Allows user to turn the low temperature alert on or off.
Chassis Control (if so equipped) Displays the available chassis controls.
Active Trace Control
(Intelligent Trace Control) Allows user to turn the chassis control on or off. For additional information, refer to
“Chassis control” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
e-Pedal Displays the available e-Pedal options.
Retain Mode Allows user to turn the retain mode on or off. For additional information, refer to
“e-Pedal system” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
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