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8. Connect the charge connector to the chargeport. If it is connected normally, a beep will
sound once.
9. If charging has started, or if the Li-ion battery is waiting for the charging timer, a beep will
sound twice and the charging status indicator
light display will change. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Charging status indicator
lights” in this section. 10. When recharging outside, such as in your
driveway, 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 additional information, refer to
“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 the
EVSE (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.
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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. 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. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Charge status indicator
lights” in this 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
of available battery charge increases.
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To finish charging:
1. Confirm charging is stopped by looking at theindicators on the dash. The charge connector
can be disconnected from the vehicle when
charging is stopped.
2. Unlock the charge connector, remove from the vehicle and properly store it.
3. Close the quick charge port cap.
4. Shut the charge port lid.
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 (Park) posi-
tion and the charge connector is con-
nected. The charge connector lock will not
be activated if the charge connector is not
properly connected.
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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 complete.
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.
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
NISSAN 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 three times and a beep sounds three times.
The charge connector lock is unlocked for 30
seconds.
3. After 30 seconds, the charge connector lock is locked.
The charge connector lock can also be unlocked
for 30 seconds when unlocking a door or the rear
hatch (in this case, the charging status indicator
light does not operate) . If the lock is operated again
within 30 seconds after unlocking the door/rear
hatch, the charge connector lock is locked again.
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Unlock operation using charge port
lid opener switch
1. Push the charge port lid opener switch.
2. The charging status indicator light flashesthree times and a beep sounds three times.
The charge connector lock is unlocked for 30
seconds.
3. After 30 seconds, the charge connector lock is locked.
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 so equipped)
If the charge connector can not be
unlocked
1. Place power switch in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Insert a flat head screwdriver or suitable tool
into the screw that is located on the front of
hood lock.
4. Turn it clockwise to release the charge con- nector lock.
5. Remove the charge connector.
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When the normal charge connector lock is
unlocked
All of the indicator lights,
1to3, will flash and
a beep will sound three times when the normal
charge connector lock switch on the Intelligent
Key or the charge port lid opener switch is
pushed.
When the normal charge connector is con-
nected incorrectly
All of the indicator lights,
1to3, will flash and
a beep will sound three times within 30 seconds
when the charge connector is connected incor-
rectly to the normal charge port. Ready for charging timer
If the charging timer is set, the indicator lights
illuminate in order from
1to3. The indicator
lights turn off after approximately 5 minutes. Ready for immediate charge
When the power switch is off and if the immedi-
ate charge switch is pressed while the charge
cable is not connected, the indicator light
2
illuminates.
This indicator light
2illuminates when the ve-
hicle is ready for immediate charge. You have 15
minutes to connect the charge connector to the
vehicle. If the charge connector is not connected
within 15 minutes, the indicator light
2turns off
and you must start the immediate charge mode
again to charge the Li-ion battery.
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SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Charging timer cannot be
performed. The charge cable is not connected. Connect the charge cable.
The time on the clock is wrong. The charging timer function does not start charging based on the clock located on the upper dis-
play. Confirm that the date and time shown on the charging timer screen are the same as the GPS
time and date. If the 12-volt battery is discharged or if the Li-ion battery is disconnected, the time
setting must be updated. There must be a GPS signal to adjust the timer setting clock.
The immediate charge switch has been pushed. Charging timer does not operate when immediate charge is selected.
Charging timer has not been set. Set the charging timer schedule. For additional information, refer to “Charging timer” in this section.
Charging does not start because the charging
timer start time and end time are set and the cur-
rent time is before the set start time. Confirm when the charging timer time is set to start charging. Change the charging timer setting to the
desired charge time or press the immediate charge button. For additional information, refer to
“Charging timer” in this section.
Charging does not start because only the charg-
ing timer start time is set and the current time is
after the set start time.
Charging does not start because only the charg-
ing timer end time is set and the current time is
after the set end time.
The charge cable is not connected.
Connect the charge cable beforehand.
Charging does not start because the charge
amount has been set to 80% and the Li-ion bat-
tery is already charged to more than 80%. When the long life mode (80% charge) is set, the Li-ion battery cannot be charged more than 80%.
Confirm the charge percentage and if you need to charge the Li-ion battery more, change to the
desired charge setting.
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SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Normal charge stops in the
middle of charging. There is no power coming from the outlet. There may have been a electrical power failure, or the breaker may have failed. Charging will resume
when the power source is reset.
The charge cable has been disconnected. Check that the charge cable has not been disconnected.
Both the normal charge connector and the quick
charge connector were connected at the same
time. If the normal charge connector and the quick charge connector are connected at the same time,
charging will be stopped.
Charging timer end time has been reached. When charging timer is set and the charge end time is reached, charging will be stopped, even if the Li-ion battery is not fully charged.
The temperature of the Li-ion battery is too hot
or too cold to charge. Confirm the Li-ion battery temperature by checking the Li-ion battery temperature gauge. If the
gauge indicates the Li-ion battery is too hot (red zone) or too cold (blue zone) , charging is not pos-
sible. Allow the Li-ion battery to cool or warm up before charging. For additional information, refer to
“Li-ion battery temperature gauge” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual.
Quick charge cannot be per- formed. Incorrect charge connector connection, not fully
inserted or may not be locked.
Check that the charge connector is connected correctly and that it is locked.
The self-diagnostic function of the quick charge
device returns a negative result. There is a possibility that the vehicle has a malfunction. Stop charging and contact a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer.
Charging does not start because the charge
amount has been set to 80% and the Li-ion battery
is already charged to more than 80%. When the long life mode (80% charge) is set, the Li-ion battery cannot be charged more than 80%.
Confirm the charge percentage and if you need to charge the Li-ion battery more, change to the desired
charge setting.
The power switch of the quick charger is off. Check the power switch of the quick charger.
Quick charge stops in the middle of charging. Charging is stopped by the quick charge timer. Charging will stop depending on the timer function setting of the quick charge device. If you need to
charge the Li-ion battery more, start the charging procedure again.
The maximum time for quick charge is 30–60 minutes. If you need to charge the Li-ion battery for longer
than this, start the charging procedure again.
The power supply for the quick charger is off. Check whether the power supply for the quick charger is off.
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WARNING
• Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries. •
For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back and
upright in the seat with both feet on the
floor and adjust the seat properly. For
additional information, refer to “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” in this section.
• After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked.
• Do not leave children unattended in- side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls. Un-
attended children could become
involved in serious accidents. •
To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the ve-
hicle and/or its systems, do not leave
children, people who require the assis-
tance of others or pets unattended in
your vehicle. Additionally, the tempera-
ture inside a closed vehicle on a warm
day can quickly become high enough to
cause a significant risk of injury or death
to people and pets.
• Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation. The seat may
move suddenly and could cause loss of
control of the vehicle.
• The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when the
passenger sits well back and straight
up in the seat. If the seatback is re-
clined, the risk of sliding under the lap
belt and being injured is increased.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
SEATS
1-2Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system