NISSAN 2012 LEAF - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 157)

2-20 Instruments and controls
When this light comes on, the warning display
appears on the navigation display and the dot
matrix liquid crystal display. Follow the instruc-
tions provided on the navigation display.
This light illuminates in the following conditions.
. Li-ion battery available charge is extremely
low
. Li-ion battery temperature is very low
(approximately −48F (−208C))
. When the temperature of EV system is high
(motor, inverter, coolant system, Li-ion bat-
tery etc.)
. When the EV system has a malfunction.
If the low battery charge warning light is
illuminated, charge the Li-ion battery as soon
as possible.
If this indicator illuminates because the Li-ion
battery is cold due to low outside temperatures,
move the vehicle to a warmer location. The Li-ion
battery temperature may be increased by char-
ging the Li-ion battery.
If the light illuminates when the EV system
becomes hot due to continuous hill climbing
either continue driving at a slower safe speed, or
stop the vehicle in a safe location. If this
indicator does not turn off, contact a NISSAN
certified dealer.
If the indicator illuminate when a part in the EV
system has malfunctioned. If the indicator
illuminates in a situation other than those
described above, or if it does not turn off, there
may be a system malfunction. Contact a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
WARNING
Power limitation mode can result in
reduced power and vehicle speed. The
reduced speed may be lower than other
traffic, which could increase the chance
of a collision. Be especially careful
when driving. If the vehicle cannot
maintain a safe driving speed, pull to
the side of the road in a safe area.
Charge the Li-ion battery if the charge
is low or allow the Li-ion battery to cool.
READY to drive indicator light
The READY to drive indicator light illuminates
when the EV (Electric Vehicle) System is
powered and the vehicle may be driven.
The READY to drive indicator light will turn off in
the following conditions.
. Certain EV (Electric Vehicle) system mal-
functions.
. The READY to drive indicator light turns off
immediately before the Li-ion battery is
completely discharged If the Li-ion battery
becomes completely discharged, the vehicle
must be charged in order to be driven. See
“Low battery charge warning light” earlier in
this section.
Security indicator light
This light blinks when the power switch is in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function
indicates the security system equipped on the
vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this light
will remain on while the power switch is in the
ON position. For additional information, see
“Security systems” later in this section.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
This light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.