NISSAN 2013 LEAF - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 49)

SOLAR CELL MODULE (IF SO
EQUIPPED)
This vehicle uses a solar cell module to provide
power to the 12-volt battery. The solar cell mod-
ule only provides power to help maintain the
charge of the 12-volt battery; it will not recharge
a discharged 12-volt battery.
The solar cell module does not provide power to
the Li-ion battery.
For maintenance, see ЉCleaning exteriorЉ in the
ЉAppearance and careЉ section.
NOTE:
The solar cell may not provide full charging
power in the following situations.
• When the intensity of sunlight is weak.
• When the solar cell module is in the
shade.
• When the solar cell module is covered by
leaves or dirt.
DRIVING RANGE BUTTON (IF SO
EQUIPPED)
Push the driving range button on the steering
wheel to check the estimated distance the ve-
hicle may be driven with the available Li-ion bat-
tery charge. See LEAF Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.
Solar cell module on the rear spoiler
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