NISSAN 2011 LEAF - Dismantling Guide - Manual (Page 14)

4. Apply foot brake and press the ignition switch to turn the system ON. Confirm READY
indicator in instrument cluster turns ON.
5. Check Li-ion battery available charge gauge:
a. If remaining energy (1) shows higher than half full (7 of 12 gauge lines lit up), continue to
next step.
b. If remaining energy (2) shows lower than half full (6 of 12 gauge lines lit up), discharging is
not needed.
6. Turn ON electric devices such as headlamps, cabin heater (set to the highest temperature and
maximum fan speed; do not use AUTO A/C setting), navigation system and rear window defogger
to discharge the Li-ion battery. Allow approximately 30 minutes for each line on the available
charge gauge to drop. Discharge is complete when the available charge gauge drops to lower
than half full (6 of 12 gauge lines lit up).
7. Press the power switch to turn the system OFF.
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