NISSAN 2012 LEAF - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 261)

5-26 Starting and driving
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the Li-ion battery:
Do not store a vehicle in temperatures
below -13
8F (-258C) for over seven days.
If the outside temperature is -13
8F
(-25 8C) or less, the Li-ion battery may
freeze and it cannot be charged or
provide power to run the vehicle. Move
the vehicle to a warm location.
NOTE:
. Connect the charger to the vehicle and
place the power switch in the OFF
position when parking the vehicle if
temperatures may go below -4
8F
(-20
8C). This provides external power
to the Li-ion battery heater when it
operates and does not discharge the
Li-ion battery. Vehicle driving range is
reduced if the Li-ion battery heater
operates (Li-ion battery temperature
approximately -4
8F (-208C) or colder)
while driving the vehicle. You may need
to charge the Li-ion battery sooner
than in warmer temperatures.
. The Li-ion battery requires more time
to charge when the Li-ion battery
heater operates.
. The predicted charging time displayed
on the meter and navigation system
increases when the Li-ion battery hea-
ter operates.
. Vehicle range may be substantially
reduced in extremely cold conditions
(for example under -4
8F (-208C)).
. Using the climate control system to
heat the cabin when outside tempera-
ture is below 32
8F (08C) uses more
electricity and affects vehicle range
more than when using the heater when
the temperature is above 32
8F (08C).
. Climate control performance is re-
duced when using the Climate Ctrl.
Timer or Remote Climate Control while
the Li-ion battery heater operates. Set
only the charging timer [End Time]
when charging in cold weather. The
vehicle automatically determines when
to start charging to fully charge the Li-
ion battery, even if the Li-ion battery
heater opetrates. Charging ends before
the set end time if the Li-ion battery is
fully charged.
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the
key hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is possible that the outside
temperature will drop below 32
8F (08C), check
the antifreeze to ensure proper winter protec-
tion. For additional information, see “Cooling
system” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section.
12-VOLT BATTERY
If the 12-volt battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the 12-volt
battery fluid may freeze and damage the 12-volt
battery. To maintain maximum efficiency, the 12-
volt battery should be checked regularly. For
additional information, see “12-volt battery” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system. Refill before
operating the vehicle. For details, see “Cooling
system” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING