charging system NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Workshop Manual

To start your EV system with a booster battery,
the instructions and precautions below must be
followed.
Jump starting provides power to the 12-volt sys-
tem to allow the electrical systems to operate.
The electrical systems must be operating to allow
the Li-ion battery to be charged. Jump starting
does not charge the Li-ion battery. The Li-ion
battery must be charged before the vehicle can
be driven.
WARNING
If done incorrectly, jump starting can lead to a 12-volt battery explosion, re-
sulting in severe injury or death. It
could also damage your vehicle.
Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in the vicinity of the 12-volt
battery. Keep all sparks and flames
away from the 12-volt battery.
Do not allow battery fluid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing or
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a cor-
rosive sulfuric acid solution that can
cause severe burns. If the fluid comes
into contact with anything, immedi-
ately flush the contacted area with
water. Keep the 12-volt battery out of the
reach of children.
The booster battery must be rated at 12 volt. Use of an improperly rated
battery can damage your vehicle.
Whenever working on or near a 12-volt battery, always wear suitable eye pro-
tectors (for example, goggles or indus-
trial safety spectacles) and remove
rings, metal bands, or any other jew-
elry. Do not lean over the 12-volt bat-
tery when jump starting.
Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery. It could explode and cause
serious injury.
Your vehicle has an automatic cooling fan. It could come on at any time. Keep
hands and other objects away from it.
WARNING
Always follow the instructions below. Failure to do so could result in damage
to the DC/DC converter and cause per-
sonal injury.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to perform a jump start on the 12-volt battery at the same time
that the Li-ion battery is being
charged. Doing so may damage the
vehicle or charging equipment and
could cause an injury.
LEAF cannot be used as a booster ve- hicle because it cannot supply enough
power to start a gasoline engine. How-
ever, a gasoline engine vehicle can be
used to jump start LEAF’s 12-volt
battery.
JUMP STARTING
6-10In case of emergency

If the power limitation indicator lightillumi-
nates, the traction motor output is limited result-
ing in reduced vehicle speed. Stop the vehicle in
a safe location before the Li-ion battery becomes
completely discharged and no power is available
to drive the vehicle. Contact Roadside assis-
tance; see your NISSAN Warranty Information
Booklet.
If possible, place the power switch in the OFF
position while waiting for assistance to prevent
discharging the 12-volt battery.
NOTE:
If the Li-ion battery becomes completely
discharged:
The vehicle is automatically placed in the
ON position and it will not be possible to
switch to the READY position.
The vehicle is automatically switched to
the N (Neutral) position and it will not be
possible to drive the vehicle.
WARNING
If the vehicle is in the N (Neutral) position
and the Li-ion battery and the 12-volt
battery become completely discharged,
the vehicle can not be placed in the P
(Park) position. If this occurs, place suit-
able blocks at both the front and back of
a wheel to prevent the vehicle from mov-
ing. Failure to block a wheel may allow
the vehicle to move unexpectedly which
may result in serious personal injury or
death.
To place the vehicle in the READY position so the
vehicle can be driven, charge the Li-ion battery
until the driving range on the instrument panel
changes from “---” to a numeric distance. Do not attempt to start the system by pushing the
vehicle.
CAUTION
An EV (Electric Vehicle) cannot be push-
started or tow-started. Attempting to do
so may cause traction motor damage.
IF THE LI-ION BATTERY BECOMES
COMPLETELY DISCHARGED PUSH STARTING
6-12In case of emergency

– The Climate Ctrl. Timer and remoteclimate control are not active or op-
erating. See A/C-Heater Timer (Cli-
mete Ctrl. Timer) andRemote cli-
mate control in theVentilators and
climate control systems
section.
– The 12-volt battery is not being charged by the Li-ion battery and
that all charging status indicator
lights are off, see Charging the 12-
volt battery in theEV overview
section and Charge status indicator
light in the Charging
section.
The power switch is in the OFF posi- tion. Place the power switch in the ON
position and then in the OFF position
to prevent the 12-volt battery auto-
matically being charged by the Li-ion
battery. See Charging the 12-volt bat-
tery in the EV overview
section.
The “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
gives instructions regarding only those items that
are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is also avail-
able. See Owner’s manual/service manual order
information in theTechnical and consumer in-
formation section. You should be aware that incomplete or improper
servicing may result in operating difficulties and
could affect your warranty coverage.
If in doubt
about any servicing, we recommend that it
be done by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
8-6Maintenance and do-it yourself

9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended lubricants.........9-2
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations .................... .9-3
Specifications ........................ .9-4
Charging system .................... .9-4
Motor ........................... .9-6
Wheels and tires .................... .9-6
Dimensions and weights ................ .9-6
When traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ............................ .9-7
Vehicle identification .................... .9-7
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate .......9-7
Vehicle identification number (chassis number). . . .9-7
Traction motor serial number ..............9-8
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S certification label ........9-8
Emission control information label ...........9-8
Tire and Loading Information label ...........9-9
Air conditioner specification label ............9-9
Installing front license plate .................9-9Vehicle loading information
.................9-10
Terms .......................... .9-10
Vehicle load capacity ................. .9-11
Securing the load ................... .9-12
Loading tips ...................... .9-12
Measurement of weights ................9-13
Towing a trailer ....................... .9-13
Flat towing ......................... .9-14
Uniform tire quality grading .................9-14
Treadwear ....................... .9-14
Traction AA, A, B and C ................9-14
Temperature A, B and C ................9-15
Reporting safety defects ................. .9-15
Telematics overview .................... .9-16
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ................9-18
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information. . .9-18
Charging information ................... .9-20
Cold tire pressures .................... .9-22

CHARGING SYSTEM
Rated input voltageAC120V (single phase) , AC240V (single phase)
Rated input frequency 60Hz
Maximum rated current 12A (AC120V) , 18A (AC240V) , 32A (AC240V; if so equipped)
Maximum power consumption 1.4 kVA (AC120V) , 4.8 kVA (AC240V) , 7.7kVA (AC240V; if so equipped)
Supply system TN-S system
Sensitive current of GFI (Ground
Fault Interrupter) circuit breaker in
NISSAN Genuine portable type
EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equip-
ment) 15 mA
Protection class Class I EV
Charging modes/Types of connection AC Level 1 (Trickle charge with NISSAN Genuine portable type EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment))
AC Level 2 (Normal charge with home installation type EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment))
DC Charging (Quick charge, if so equipped)
Required installation (over current
protection) The methods of protection against over current and over voltage shall be in accordance with national codes.
Suitable over current protection devices for the wiring of houses or buildings shall be installed.
Cooling system The vehicle cooling system is used.
IP Degree IP55: EV (Electric Vehicle) charging port in road position
IP44: Connection of NISSAN Genuine portable type EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) and charge
port during charging
Operating temperature 31 - 113°F (35 - 45°C)
Storage temperature 40 - 176°F (40 - 80°C)
SPECIFICATIONS
9-4Technical and consumer information

In addition to Event Data Recorders (EDRs) dis-
cussed elsewhere in this Owner’s Manual, this
vehicle is equipped with electronic modules that
monitor, control and record data concerning vari-
ous vehicle systems, including the motor, batter-
ies, braking and electrical systems. Other elec-
tronic modules record information concerning
driving conditions, including idling, braking, ac-
celeration, trip and other related data, information
about your use of the car and its features such as
air conditioner or headlight usage, diagnostic
trouble codes, vehicle charging, vehicle speed,
direction and/or location.
Some of this data is stored by the vehicle for use
during vehicle servicing. Other data concerning
your vehicle’s operation and performance is wire-
lessly transmitted by cellular connection through
the vehicle onboard telematics system upon ve-
hicle start-up or at other intervals to NISSAN.
This data may be used by NISSAN for various
purposes, including: to provide you with CAR-
WINGS™ services (see LEAF Navigation System
Owner’s Manual for details); troubleshooting;
evaluation of your vehicle’s quality, functionality
and performance; analysis and research by
NISSAN designed to, among other things, opti-
mize performance of future electric vehicles in-
cluding improvements in future battery life; tooffer you new or additional products or services;
and as otherwise may be required by law. Such
data may be shared with NISSAN’s parents, sub-
sidiaries, affiliates, successors or assignees; au-
thorized NISSAN certified LEAF dealers; NIS-
SAN’s marketing partners; your fleet company, if
your vehicle is a fleet vehicle; your rental com-
pany, if your vehicle is a rental vehicle; and third
party service providers such as cellular, informa-
tion systems and data management providers.
State laws allow access and use of data re-
corded by vehicle devices with the consent of the
vehicle owner or pursuant to subscription agree-
ment. While you are not required to allow such
access and use, if you do not so agree NISSAN
may be unable under applicable law to activate
the vehicle telematics system in your vehicle, and
certain features of your vehicle which are depen-
dent on vehicle telematics will not operate as
intended or designed. These may include fea-
tures such as automatic charging station map
updates, remote battery state of charge check,
charging complete notice, remote plug in re-
minder, remote charging on, remote climate con-
trol on, drive route planning, driving tips to im-
prove range, driving history, billing simulation,
ECO ranking, ECO forest, maintenance remind-
ers, etc. Other features that may be developedand offered by NISSAN in the future may also not
function without telematics data transmission.
CARWINGS™ telematics services are provided
by NISSAN pursuant to a subscription services
agreement covering your vehicle. This agreement
is necessary for all owners. This agreement, and
an explanation of its terms and conditions, can be
found at the NISSAN Owner’s Portal webpage.
Further, the operator of the vehicle must also
touch [OK] on the Navi screen to indicate assent
each time he or she starts the car. If you decide at
any time that you do not want your vehicle to
transmit data to NISSAN, you can deactivate the
telematics account associated with this vehicle
by canceling the subscription services agree-
ment by visiting the NISSAN Owner’s Portal
Webpage or calling NISSAN at 1-877-
NOGASEV (1-877-664-2738) . The service can
be reactivated later upon request if you choose.
Simply visit the same website or call the number
above. Alternatively, you can turn off the transmis-
sion of certain categories of data through the use
of settings found in the Navigation system under
Menu, CARWINGS™, Vehicle Information Shar-
ing with NISSAN. Note, turning off “Vehicle Infor-
mation Sharing with NISSAN” will only disable
the automatic sharing of information at vehicle
start-up. Certain categories of data may still be
TELEMATICS OVERVIEW
9-16Technical and consumer information

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)........5-21
Advanced air bag system ...........1-40
Air bag system .................1-40
Advanced air bag system .........1-40
Front passenger air bag and status
light .................... .1-42
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-45
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-45
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-48
Airbagwarninglight...........1-48,2-18
Air conditioner..................9-9
Air conditioner specification label .....9-9
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations ......9-3
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle security
system) .....................2-37
Alcohol, drugs and driving............5-6
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-21
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light .......................2-14
Appearance care .................7-2
Exterior appearance care ..........7-2
Interior appearance care ..........7-4
Audible reminders...............2-21 Autolight system
................2-42
Automatic.....................3-5
Door locks ................. .3-5
Automatic climate control (models with
Navigation System)...............4-17
Automatic climate control (models without
Navigation System) ...............4-10
Avoiding collision and rollover ..........5-5
B
Battery......................8-11
12-volt battery .............. .8-11
Battery saver system ...........2-44
Intelligent Key battery ...........8-19
Li-ion battery ............... .EV-2
Li-ion battery temperature gauge .....2-7
Before starting system.............5-10
Boosterseats..................1-31
Brake ......................5-14
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .....5-21
Brake fluid ................ .8-10
Brakes ................... .8-15
Brake system ............... .5-19
BRAKE system warning light (yellow) . .2-14
BRAKE warning light (red) ........2-15
BRAKE system warning light (yellow) .....2-14
BRAKE warning light (red) ...........2-15 Bulbreplacement................8-21
C
Cabin air filter
..................4-16
Capacities and recommended lubricants ....9-2
Cargocover...................2-52
Ceiling light ...................2-57
Charge .....................2-49
Charge timer OFF switch .........2-49
Charge connector lock switch .........2-49
Chargeportlidswitch.............2-49
Charging ....................3-18
Charge port lid .............. .3-18
Charging related indicator light . . . .CH-33
Charging timer ............. .CH-21
Cleaning .................. .7-6
Normal charge .............. .CH-9
Precautions on charging .........CH-2
Quick charge ............. .CH-15
Specifications ............... .9-4
Trickle charge ............. .CH-11
Chargingmethods..............CH-21
Charging related indicator light .......CH-33
Charging related remote function ......CH-31
Charging status indicator light .......CH-33
Chargingtimer................CH-21
Chargingtroubleshootingguide.......CH-38

Li-ion battery status check..........CH-31
Li-ion battery temperature gauge .........2-7
Li-ion battery warmer ..............EV-5
Limited power ..................2-33
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ....................9-10
Lock ........................3-5
Automatic door locks ............3-5
Door locks .................. .3-3
Power door lock .............. .3-3
Rear hatch lock .............. .3-17
Long life mode.................CH-26
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-16
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ......5-2
Luggage side hook ...............2-54
M
Maintenance...................8-11
12-volt battery ............... .8-11
General maintenance ............8-2
Indicators for maintenance ........2-34
Inside vehicle ................ .8-3
Maintenance precautions ..........8-5
Maintenance requirements .........8-2
Outside vehicle ............... .8-2
Seat belt maintenance ...........1-14
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Maplights ....................2-57 Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system)
.....3-3
Meters and gauges ................2-5
Mirror .......................3-22
Inside rearview mirror ............3-22
Outside mirrors .............. .3-23
Vanity mirror ................ .3-24
Motor....................5-10,9-6
Before starting system...........5-10
Motor compartment................8-7
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system ......3-6,5-7
Key operating range of the door
lock/unlock function.............3-8
Key operation ................ .3-9
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ......2-37
Normalcharge .................CH-9
Home charge ............... .CH-9
Occasional charge .............CH-9
Public charge ............... .CH-9
O
Odometer.....................2-6
Off-road recovery .................5-5
Oil .........................9-2
Capacities and recommended
lubricants .................. .9-2
Opening rear hatch...............3-10 Outside air temperature
.............2-10
Outside mirrors .................3-23
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ....................9-18
P
Panic alarm....................3-14
Parking ......................5-14
Parking on hills .............. .5-18
Parking brake break-in..............5-21
Power .......................3-3
Power door lock .............. .3-3
Power steering system ...........5-19
Power windows .............. .2-54
Powereconomy.................5-17
Powermeter....................2-7
Power outlet...................2-50
Power steering system .............5-19
Powerswitch.................5-7,5-8
Precautions ....................5-19
Brake precautions .............5-19
Charging ................. .CH-2
Child restraints .............. .1-17
Cruise control ............... .5-15
High voltage precautions .........EV-7
Maintenance ................. .8-5
Road accident precautions ........EV-8
Seat belt usage ............... .1-7
Supplemental restraint system ......1-34
10-4Index

When starting and driving..........5-2
Push starting...................6-12
Q
Quickcharge .................CH-15
R
Rapidairpressureloss..............5-6
Rearcenterseatbelt ..............1-14
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock . . .3-6
Rear hatch....................3-17
Rearseats.....................1-4
Rearview monitor .................4-2
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-41
Rear window wiper and washer switch ....2-40
Reductiongearfluid................8-9
Remotecharge ................CH-31
Remoteclimatecontrol.............4-23
Remote keyless entry function, For Intelligent
Keysystem....................3-13
Repairing flat tire .................6-4
Repairing tire ...................6-6
Reporting safety defects ............9-15
Road accident precautions ...........EV-8
Roadside assistance program ..........6-2
Rollover ......................5-5
S
Safety.......................1-15
Child seat belts .............. .1-15
Reporting safety defects ..........9-15
Sceneguide..................EV-22
At home after driving...........EV-22
Before driving your vehicle (models
with navigation system) ..........EV-13
Charging the Li-ion battery .......EV-10
Driving the vehicle .............EV-18
Parking the vehicle ............EV-21
Starting your vehicle ...........EV-17
Seat adjustment..................1-3
Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Front seats ................. .1-3
Seat belt(s)....................1-15
Child safety ................ .1-15
Infants ................... .1-15
Injured persons .............. .1-10
Larger children .............. .1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-7
Pregnant women ............. .1-10
Rear center seat belt ............1-14
Seat belt cleaning ............. .7-5
Seat belt extenders .............1-14
Seat belt hooks .............. .1-13
Seat belt maintenance ...........1-14
Seat belts .................. .1-7
Seat belts with pretensioners .......1-47
Seat belt warning light ...........2-18 Shoulder belt height adjustment
.....1-13
Small children ............... .1-15
Three-point type ............. .1-10
Seat(s) , Seats...................1-2
Heated seats............... .2-47
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , EV system start ............2-37
Servicing climate control ............4-16
Shifting ......................5-11
Electric shift control system ........5-11
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats.......................1-13
Soft bottle holders ................2-51
Solar cell module .................7-3
Speedometer ...................2-6
Starting ......................5-10
Before starting system ...........5-10
Jump starting ............... .6-10
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting ............... .6-12
Status light, Front passenger air bag ......1-42
Steering .....................2-45
Heated steering wheel ...........2-45
Power steering system ...........5-19
Tilting steering column ...........3-20
Stopping the vehicle...............6-5
Storage......................2-50
Stowing golf bags ................2-53
Sun visors ....................3-21
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-48
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-48, 2-18
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