NISSAN 2013 LEAF - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 53)

NOTE:
• When charging the Li-ion battery, place
the power switch in the OFF position.
When the power switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the Li-ion battery will not start charg-
ing.
• If the charger is connected to the vehicle
when it is in the READY to drive position,
the power switch automatically changes
to the ON position. Place the power
switch in the OFF position to begin charg-
ing.
• For your safety, if the charger is con-
nected to the vehicle while the power
switch is in the READY to drive position,
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 longer
than normal and the level to which the
Li-ion battery can be charged may be less
than at higher temperatures.
• If the vehicle will not be used for an ex-
tended period of time, charge the Li-ion
battery using the long life mode once ev-
ery 3 months. Do not operate the charging
timer repeatedly while the charge connec-
tor is connected to the vehicle after the
Li-ion battery charging is completed. Do-
ing so may discharge the 12-volt battery.
For details of the long life mode charging
method, see
؆Charging timer؆. If the Li-ion
battery becomes discharged, charge it
immediately.
• The power switch can be set to ON posi-
tion and the climate control and naviga-
tion system (models with navigation sys-
tem) 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 automatically
when the electrical power is restored.
• 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. After the ice has
melted, charge the Li-ion battery. Forcing
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. Contact a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. Forcing the
charge connector to connect may cause
damage to the charging equipment 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.
Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
CH-4 Charging