NISSAN 2015 LEAF - Quick Reference Guide - Manual (Page 11)

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LI-ION BATTERY CHARGING
Before charging the Li-ion battery, see your Owner’s Manual for detailed warnings and
cautions when charging your battery.
There are three methods available to perform the charge operation: normal charge,
trickle charge and quick charge (if so equipped).
NORMAL CHARGE
Perform a normal charge using the charger installed in your home.
It takes approximately 3-4 hours to charge the Li-ion battery from empty to full with a
6.6 kW charger (if so equipped).
To charge your vehicle:
• Place the power switch in the OFF position.
• Push the charge port lid opener switch located on the instrument panel to the left of
the steering wheel.
• Press the charge port tab and open the cap.
• Connect the charge connector
1
to the
charge port 2 . When connected correctly, a
beep will sound once.
To stop charging:
• Press the button
3
on the charge connector
to release the lock and remove the charge
connector from the charge port.
• Close the charge port cap and the charge port lid.
TRICKLE CHARGE
Perform a trickle charge by connecting the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
(if so equipped) to a dedicated 110-120V, 15A power outlet.
It takes approximately 21 hours to charge the Li-ion battery from discharged
to charged.
To charge your vehicle:
• Place the power switch in the OFF position.
• Push the charge port lid opener switch located
on the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
• Press the charge port tab and open the cap.
• Connect the EVSE plug
4
to a dedicated 110-
120V, 15A power outlet. The EVSE control box’s
green indicator light
5
will illuminate.
• Remove the safety cap from the charge connector.
• Connect the charge connector
6
to the
charge port 2 . A beep will sound once.
4
6
8
5
1
2
3
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
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