NISSAN LEAF 2014 1.G Repair Manual

NOTE:
•To stop charging mid-charge, remove the
charge connector. Charging automatically
stops.
HOW TO TRICKLE CHARGE (IF SO
EQUIPPED)
WARNING
• If you use any medical electric devices,
such as an implantable cardiac pace-
maker or an implantable cardiovascu-
lar defibrillator, check with the electric
medical device manufacturer concern-
ing the effects that charging may have
on implanted devices before starting
the charge operation. Charging may
affect the operation.
• If you have an implantable cardiac
pacemaker or an implantable cardio-
vascular defibrillator, while the Li-ion
battery is charging:
– Do not stay inside the vehicle.
– Do not go inside the vehicle, for ex-
ample to remove or place an item in
the passenger compartment.– Do not open the rear hatch, for ex-
ample to remove or place an item in
the cargo area.
Charging may affect the operation of
electric medical device and result in
serious personal injury or death.
• In order to avoid an electric shock or
fire due to a short circuit, connect to
GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) circuit
breaker and use a waterproof electri-
cal ground socket.
• The NISSAN Genuine EVSE (Electric
Vehicle Supply Equipment) charging
device provided with your vehicle
draws 12amps continuously while
charging the Li-ion battery. Do not plug
in to any electrical circuit unless it is
inspected by a licensed electrician to
confirm that the electrical circuit can
accept a 12 amp draw. Any electrical
circuit has a much higher likelihood of
being compromised in the following
conditions listed below.
– Improper use of the charger may
result in a fire and serious injury or
death.
– Do not use this charger in structures
more than 40 years old.– Do not use this charger in structures
using fuse-based circuit protection.
Use only with electrical circuits pro-
tected by circuit breakers.
– Do not use this charger on electrical
circuits with two-prong outlets.
– Do not use charger if outlet appears
damaged or will not hold plug firmly.
– Discontinue charger use immedi-
ately if plug or outlet becomes hot
to the touch or if you notice any
unusual odors.
– Do not use charger if other devices
are plugged into the same circuit.
– Never use extension cords or plug
adapters with charger.
– Do not operate with a damaged
cord.
– Always unplug the charger when not
in use.
– When unplugging, be sure to pull by
the plug and not the cord.
– The device has parts that may spark
inside. Do not use it where gasoline,
paint, or flammable liquids are used
or stored.
– Do not use if a malfunction occurs or
if charger has been damaged in any
manner. Return to a NISSAN certi-
fied LEAF dealer for replacement.
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– The charger contains no user ser-
viceable parts. Do not attempt to
repair the charger, doing so will void
your warranty.
•
Pass the lower side belt of the EVSE
(Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment)
case securely through the fastener on
the bottom of the luggage board. If the
case suddenly becomes loose, it may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
• Only charge using a standard 110 - 120
volt, 15A dedicated electrical outlet
(For example do not use an electric
generator) . Failure to do so may cause
charging to fail and could cause dam-
age to the Li-ion battery charging
equipment due to power surges.
• NISSAN recommends using genuine
NISSAN charging equipment to charge
the vehicle. Using non-NISSAN equip-
ment could cause the Li-ion battery to
not charge correctly and may damage
the Li-ion battery.
• Trickle charging is performed using an AC 110 -
120 volt, 15A dedicated electrical outlet using
the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment)
provided with the vehicle.
• The genuine NISSAN EVSE (Electric Vehicle
Supply Equipment) charging equipment or
trickle charge cable performs a communication
function with the vehicle before Li-ion charging
starts. If this communication does not occur
because other equipment is used, the Li-ion
battery will not charge.• Immediate charge, charging timer and remote
charge (models with navigation system) can be
performed in the trickle charge mode. See
“Charging methods”.
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To start trickle charging:
*:You can pass a rope through the hole
Aon the
control box in order to hang it up while the Li-ion
battery is charging.
1. Push the P (Park) position switch to place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position and apply the
parking brake.
2. When charging the Li-ion battery, place the
power switch in the OFF position. When the
power switch is in the ON position, the Li-ion
battery will not start charging.
3. Open the charge port lid. See “Charge port
lid” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section.4. Take out the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment) or trickle charge cable from the
rear hatch.
5. Connect the electrical plug to the 110 - 120
volt, 15A dedicated electrical outlet. If it is
connected normally, the green light on the
EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment)
control box indicator light illuminates. See
“EVSE control box indicator light”.
6. Open the charge port cap. See “Charge port
cap” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section.7. Remove the safety cap from charge
connector.
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8. Connect the charge connector to the charge
port. If it is connected normally, a beep will
sound once.
9. If charging has started, or if the Li-ion battery
is waiting for charging timer, a beep will sound
twice and the charging status indicator light
display will change. See “Charging status in-
dicator light”.10. When recharging outside such as in your
drive way, use a commercially available pad-
lock attached in position
Ato prevent theft.To stop trickle charge:
1. Ensure that the charge connector lock is not
engaged. For more information, see “Charge
connector lock switch” in this section.
2. Press the button on the charge connector,
release the lock and remove the charge con-
nector from the charge port.
3. Attach the safety cap to the EVSE (Electric
Vehicle Supply Equipment) .
4. Remove the electrical plug from the AC 110 -
120 volt, 15A dedicated electrical outlet.
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5. Store in its case.
NOTE:
Perform the following procedure to
store the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment) in the case.
a. Wind the charge cable into a size that
will allow it to be stored in the case
(approximately 9.8 in (250 mm) in
diameter) .
b. Place the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Sup-
ply Equipment) control box into the
back of the case.
c. Place the charge cable and charge
connector into the case in front of theEVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equip-
ment) control box.
WARNING
Pass the lower side belt of the EVSE
(Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) case
securely through the fastener on the bot-
tom of the luggage board. If the case
suddenly becomes loose, it may cause
serious injury or death.
6. After closing the cap on the charge port, close
the charge port lid.
NOTE:
To stop charging mid-charge, remove the
charge connector. Charging automatically
stops.
HOW TO QUICK CHARGE (IF SO
EQUIPPED)
Quick charge uses public charging stations (up
to 50 kW of power) to charge the battery in a
short period of time.
WARNING
• Always use a quick charger that is
compatible with the LEAF. Using an
incompatible quick charger may cause
a fire or malfunction resulting in seri-
ous personal injury or death.
• Before starting the quick charge, care-
fully read the instructions provided on
the quick charger and make sure the
quick charge connector is properly
connected and locked. Failure to con-
nector or operate the quick charger
correctly could cause damage to the
vehicle or the charging equipment.
NOTE:
Quick charging is possible (even several
times a day) if the battery temperature is
not near the red zone. If the battery tem-
perature reaches the red zone, in order to
protect the battery, quick charging is not
allowed and the power limitation mode will
be triggered.
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To start charging:
1. Push the P (Park) position switch to place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position and apply the
parking brake.
2. When charging the Li-ion battery, place the
power switch in the OFF position. When the
power switch is in the ON position, the Li-ion
battery will not start charging.
3. Open the charge port lid and charge port cap.
See “Charge port lid” and “Charge port cap”
in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments”
section.4. Align1with the groove of the charge port
and insert the charge connector.
CAUTION
•Be sure to insert the charge connector
straight into the quick charge port right
up to the base. Failure to do so may
result in the Li-ion battery not charging
or could cause damage to the charging
equipment.
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5. Grasp the lock lever and lock the charge
connector.
6. Follow the instructions on the quick charge
equipment to start charging. When the equip-
ment is properly installed and ready to charge
a beep sounds twice and the charging status
indicator light will change. See “Charge sta-
tus indicator light” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section.
Charging ends in the following situations.
• When charging is complete
• When charging time has exceeded 60 minutes
• When the possible charge time set for the quick
charger is exceeded
NOTE:
•Charging may automatically stop even if it
is not completed.
•If charging stops mid-charge, you can re-
start charging by pressing the start button
on the quick charger again.
•The charge connector is locked to the
charge port during charging and cannot
be disconnected. Follow the instructions
on the quick charge equipment to stop
charging. Confirm charging is stopped by
looking at the indicators on the dash. The
charge connector can be disconnected
from the vehicle when charging is
stopped.
•When quick charging, the Li-ion battery
charging rate is slower as the percentage
available battery charge available in-
creases.To finish charging:
1. Confirm charging is stopped by looking at the
indicators on the dash. The charge connector
can be disconnected from the vehicle when
charging is stopped.
2. Unlock the charge connector and remove
from the vehicle and properly store it.
3. Close the quick charge port cap.
4. Shut the charge port lid.
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CAUTION
• As the quick charge connector is
heavier in comparison to the other
charge connectors, allowing it to drop
could cause damage to the vehicle or
charge connector or personal injury.
When removing the connector, be sure
to pull it out straight and as carefully
as possible.
CHARGE CONNECTOR LOCK
SWITCH
The normal or trickle charge connector can be
locked to the normal charge port. The charge
connector lock mode can be selected by using
the charge connector lock switch, AUTO, LOCK
and UNLOCK.
NOTE:
The charge connector lock can be activated
when the shift lever is in the “P” position
and the charge connector is connected. The
charge connector lock will not be activated
if the charge connector is not properly con-
nected.
AUTO mode
To select AUTO mode, push the AUTO side1of
the charge connector lock switch. The indicator
light on the switch
3will illuminate.
When AUTO mode is selected, the charge con-
nector is locked while charging is in process. The
charge connector will be unlocked automatically
when charging is completed.
LOCK mode
To select the LOCK mode, push the LOCK side
2of the charge connector lock switch. The
indicator light on the switch
4will illuminate.
When LOCK mode is selected, the charge con-
nector will remain locked. The charge connector
will be unlocked when UNLOCK mode is se-
lected or temporary unlock operation is per-
formed.
UNLOCK mode
To select UNLOCK mode, return the charge con-
nector lock switch to the level position. Make sure
the indicator light on the switch turns off.
When UNLOCK mode is selected, the charge
connector will remain unlocked.
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Temporary unlock position
When the charge connector lock switch is in the
AUTO or LOCK position, the charge connector
lock can be unlocked temporarily by using the
Intelligent Key or the charge port lid opener
switch.
Unlock operation using Intelligent Key:
1. Push the charge connector unlock button on
the Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The charging status indicator light flashes 3
times and a beep sounds 3 times. The charge
connector lock is unlocked for 30 seconds.
3. After 30 seconds, the charge connector lock
is locked.
Unlock operation using charge port lid
opener switch:
1. Push the charge port lid opener switch.
2. The charging status indicator light flashes 3
times and a beep sounds 3 times. The charge
connector lock is unlocked for 30 seconds.
3. After 30 seconds, the charge connector lock
is locked.
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NOTE:
•Depending on the charging station, the
lock mechanism established by local
standards may not be compatible with
your vehicle. It may not be possible for the
charge connector to lock to your vehicle.
•When the power source is cut off while
charging in AUTO mode, the connector
will be continuously locked for 5 minutes,
then it will be released.
•When timer charging is set with AUTO
mode, the connector will not lock until
charging is started.
•In AUTO mode, the charge connector lock
will only lock during normal charging-
.When the following systems are operated
individually or the 12-volt battery is being
charged, the charging connector lock will
not lock:
•Climate Ctrl. Timer
•Remote climate control (if so equipped)
•Li-ion battery warmer
IF THE CHARGE CONNECTOR CAN
NOT BE UNLOCKED
1. Place power switch in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the jack rod from the tool set that is
located in the cargo area. See “Tools” in the
“In Case of Emergency” section.
4. Insert the suitable tool into the screw that is
located on the front of hood lock.
5. Turn it clockwise to release the charge con-
nector lock.
6. Remove the charge connector.
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