NISSAN 2013 LEAF - Quick Reference Guide - Manual (Page 7)

essential information
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COLD weaTHer raNGe
Vehicle range may be reduced when the temperature drops below -4°F (-20°C).
Using the climate control system to heat the cabin when the outside temperature is below
32°F (0°C) uses more electricity and affects vehicle range more than using the heater
at temperatures above 32°F (0°C).
For more information, refer to the “eV Overview (section eV)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of
your Owner’s Manual .
QuICK CHarGe IN COLD weaTHer (if so equipped)
It may take more time to charge the Li-ion battery using the quick charger if the vehicle is
parked in a cold location (for example 32°F (0°C)) for a long period of time.
The Li-ion battery temperature gauge can be used to estimate the approximate time needed
to charge the Li-ion battery to 80%.
For more information, refer to the “Charging (section CH)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual .
To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,
please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.
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D
C
B
a
Li-ion battery
temperature gauge
a
3 or less segments
illuminated
B
4-5 segments
illuminated
C
6-7 segments
illuminated
D
8-9 segments
illuminated
e
10 or more segments
illuminated
estimated
charge time
More than approximately
90 minutes
approximately
30-90 minutes
approximately
30 minutes
approximately
30-60 minutes
More than approximately
60 minutes
ParKING IN eXTreMeLY COLD weaTHer
Do not store the vehicle in temperatures below -13°F (-25°C) for over seven days. If the
outside temperature is -13°F (-25°C) or less, the Li-ion battery may freeze and it cannot be
charged or provide power to run the vehicle .
The Li-ion battery heater does not operate if the available Li-ion battery charge is less than
approximately 30% and the charger is not connected to the vehicle. To help prevent the
Li-ion battery from freezing, do not leave the vehicle in an environment if temperatures may
go below -1°F (-17°C) unless the vehicle is connected to a charger.
For more information, refer to the “eV Overview (section eV)” of your Owner’s Manual .
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