NISSAN 2015 LEAF - Owner's Manual User Manual

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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 charging.

For your safety, if the charger is connected

to the vehicle while the power switch is in
the READY to drive position, the vehicle
will automatically switch to the ON posi-
tion. 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 once every 3 months. Do not oper-

ate the charging timer repeatedly while
the charge connector is connected to the
vehicle after the Li-ion battery charging is
completed. Doing so may discharge the
12-volt battery.

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

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