charging NISSAN LEAF 2019 Owner´s Manual

EVSE (ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY
EQUIPMENT) CONTROL BOX
INDICATOR LIGHT
When a charge is being performed, the
charging status is shown by the indicator
light that is on the EVSE control box.
An indicator light also indicates if there is
an EVSE malfunction.
Meaning Light ON BlinkingLight
OFF
Symbol 

CH-54Charging

READY POWER or CHARGE: FAULT Status and action to be taken  All LED lamps will light for a 1/2 second check when EVSE is first connected to an outlet.
  Af ter initial processing is completed, when the EVSE is not connected to the vehicle, or the EVSE
is connected to the vehicle but charging is not being performed. For additional information, refer
to “Charging troubleshooting guide” in this section.
 While the Li-ion battery is being charged
  If the EVSE control box indicator light does not illuminate af ter connecting the plug to the outlet,
check the GFCI and circuit breaker for the outlet. If either the GFCI or breaker has tripped, the cir-
cuit may not be suitable for use with EVSE. You should have a qualified electrician inspect and
repair the electrical circuit. If the GFCI breaker is not tripped, stop using the EVSE. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.

 The EVSE could not detect sufficient grounding at outlet for reliable EV charging. Consult a quali-
fied electrician to have the outlet checked.


When the temperature of the electrical plug is too hot or the EVSE is unable to detect the tem-
perature of the electrical plug.
The EVSE is restricting the charging current for safety according to the temperature of the elec-
trical plug.
POWER or CHARGE Lamp status:
 = No charging current restricted.

= Charge current restricted
 = Charge stopped
This problem may be caused by a failure in the outlet.
Stop using the outlet and consult a qualified electrician.
If the same indication continues af ter checking an outlet, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.  
 

 

  

 L1&L2EVSEonly
The temperature detection circuit in the plug of the EVSE is malfunctioning.
Power Lamp status:

= Charge current reduced
 = Charge stopped
Since the EVSE is restricting the charging current, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN cer-
tified LEAF dealer.
  
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READY POWER or CHARGE: FAULT Status and action to be taken 
or
  This trouble is caused by a malfunction of the EVSE internal circuits.
Stop using the EVSE immediately. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer.

  ForL1&L2EVSE:
This trouble may be caused by a miswired outlet. Check if the outlet, which the EVSE is con-
nected to, is correctly wired and installed according to the regulations/standards. If the same
indication continues af ter checking the outlet wiring, the EVSE may have a malfunction. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
ForL1EVSE:
The EVSE may have a malfunction. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer.
 

The EVSE detected leakage current or PWM signal error
Stop using the EVSE immediately. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer.
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SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
All types of charging
cannot be performed. The vehicle power switch is in the ON posi-
tion.
Before charging, place the vehicle power switch in the OFF position.
Both the normal charge connector and the
quick charge connector (if so equipped) are
connected at the same time. The normal charge connector and the quick charge connector cannot be connected at
the same time.
The Li-ion battery is already fully charged. Confirm the available Li-ion battery capacity remaining by checking the Li-ion battery
available charge gauge. If the Li-ion battery charge gauge reaches 100%, the Li-ion battery
is already fully charged and cannot be charged. Charging automatically turns off if the
Li-ion battery is fully charged.
The temperature of the Li-ion battery is too
hot or 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 possible. 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.
The 12-volt battery is discharged. If the vehicle electrical systems cannot be turned on even when the power switch is turned
on, the 12V battery may be discharged. Charge or replace the 12V battery.
The vehicle has a malfunction. The vehicle may have a malfunction. Confirm if the warning light on the meter is illumi-
nated. If a warning is displayed, stop charging. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer.
CHARGING TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
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SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Normal charge or trickle
charge cannot be per- formed. There is no electrical power coming from
the outlet.
Confirm that there has not been a power failure. Make sure the breaker is on. If an outlet
with a timer device installed is used, power will only be available at the time set by the
timer.
The EVSE or charging device may have a
malfunction. If Genuine NISSAN EVSE is used, refer to the “Charging Troubleshooting” section in the
manual for the device.
The charge connector is not connected
correctly. Confirm the charge connector is connected correctly.
Plug might not be connected correctly. Confirm if the plug is connected correctly.
There is no electric power coming from the
normal charging station. Confirm operation procedure of charging station.
The outlet (that the EVSE is connected to) is
not connected to the power source cor-
rectly. Confirm the condition according to the illumination pattern of the indicator light on the
EVSE. For additional information, refer to "EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) control
box indicator light" earlier in this section.
Immediate charge can- not be performed. Charging timer has been set. Turn off the charging timer. For additional information, refer to “Charging timer” in this
section.
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
vehicle information display. Adjust the clock. For additional information, refer to “Clock” in
the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual. If the 12-volt battery is discharged
or if the Li-ion battery is disconnected, the time setting must be updated.
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 current 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 push the immediate charge switch. For additional
information, refer to “Charging timer” in this section.
The charge cable is not connected. Connect the charge cable beforehand.
CH-58Charging

SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Normal charge stops in
the middle of charging. There is no power coming from the outlet. There may have been an electrical power failure, or the breaker may have failed. Charg-
ing 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 the 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 possible. Allow the Li-ion battery to cool or warm up before charg-
ing. For additional information, refer to “Li-ion battery temperature gauge” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
The electric power supply from the normal
charging station was stopped. Confirm operation procedure of charging station.
Quick charge cannot be performed. 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. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
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 power supply for the quick charger is off. Check whether the power supply for the quick charger is off.
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NOTES
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POWER METER
This meter displays the actual traction mo-
tor power consumption
Aand the regen-
erative brake power provided to the Li-ion
battery
B.
The power meter is in a neutral state
3.
The white illuminated portion
1in the dis-
play moves right or lef t depending on de-
mand.
The white illuminated portion
1moves to
the right when power is provided to the
traction motor (Li-ion battery discharges). The white illuminated portion
1moves to
the lef t when power is generated and pro-
vided to the Li-ion battery by the regenera-
tive brake system (Li-ion battery charging).
The power meter also indicates if the
power provided to the motor is limited or
if regenerative braking is limited. When
power or regenerative braking is limited,
the illuminated segments on the display
are narrowed
2.
Regenerative braking is automatically re-
duced when the Li-ion battery is fully
charged to prevent the Li-ion battery from
becoming overcharged. Regenerative brak- ing is also automatically reduced when the
Li-ion battery temperature is high/low (indi-
cated by the red/blue zones on the Li-ion
battery temperature gauge) to prevent Li-
ion battery damage.
The more regenerative braking is reduced,
the more illuminated segments on the dis-
play are narrowed
2.
If the Li-ion battery charge is low, power
provided to the traction motor is reduced.
Motor output is also limited if the Li-ion
battery temperature is high/low (indicated
by the red/blue zones on the Li-ion battery
temperature gauge) or the Li-ion battery
charge level is low.
The more power provided to the traction
motor is reduced, the more illuminated
segments on the display are narrowed
2.
NOTE:
If the power meter is selected on the
trip computer, the meter is not dis-
played.
Instruments and controls
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DRIVING RANGE
The driving range1provides an esti-
mated distance that the vehicle can be
driven before recharging is necessary. The
driving range is constantly being calcu-
lated, based on the amount of available
Li-ion battery charge and the actual power
consumption average.
NOTE:
• The driving range display will flash
when the low battery charge indicator
illuminates. Additionally, if you continue
to drive the vehicle in this state and the
Li-ion battery is close to being com-
pletely discharged, “---” will be dis-
played. Charge the Li-ion battery as
soon as possible. When the Li-ion bat-
tery is charged, the original display will
be restored.
• Af ter the vehicle is charged, the dis-
played driving range is calculated
based on the actual average energy
consumption of the previous driving.
The displayed driving range will vary ev-
ery time the vehicle is fully charged.
• The driving range increases or de-
creases when the air conditioner, heater
or Li-ion battery warmer (if so
equipped) is turned on or off, or when
the ECO mode is selected, or when any
other accessory is turned on or off
based on driving (for models with
40kWh battery).
LI-ION BATTERY AVAILABLE
CHARGE GAUGE
1This gauge indicates the approximate
available Li-ion battery charge to run the
vehicle.
2This figure shows the current state of
charge (%) of the vehicle.
3Low battery charge indicator: This
indicator illuminates yellow when the avail-
able Li-ion battery charge is getting low.
Charge the Li-ion battery before the blue
bar of the gauge
1disappears.
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The low battery charge indicator3
illuminates yellow when the available Li-ion
battery charge is getting low. Charge as
soon as it is convenient, preferably before
the blue bar of the gauge
1disappears.
When the blue bar of the gauge
1disap-
pears and the charge indicator
3
illuminates, there is a very small reserve of
Li-ion battery charge remaining.
NOTE:
• The length of the blue bar of the gauge
1is determined by the available
charge and the amount of charge the
Li-ion battery is capable of storing at
the current temperature.
• Temperature affects the amount of
charge the Li-ion battery is capable of
storing. The Li-ion battery is capable of
storing less power when the Li-ion bat-
tery temperature is cold. The Li-ion bat-
tery is capable of storing more power
when the Li-ion battery temperature is
warm. The length of the blue bar of the
gauge
1can change based on the
amount of power the Li-ion battery is
capable of storing. For example, when
the Li-ion battery becomes colder, a longer blue bar of the gauge
1illumi-
nates because the available charge is a
greater percentage of the Li-ion bat-
tery's capability of storing power. When
the Li-ion battery becomes warmer, a
shorter blue bar of the gauge
1illumi-
nates because the remaining energy
is a lower percentage of the Li-ion bat-
tery's capability of storing power.
Estimated charge time
The Estimated Charge Time mode shows
the estimated time charge the Li-ion bat-
tery to a full level. Immediately af ter the
power switch is placed in the ONposition,
longer charging time may be displayed
than the actual time required. How to read the display:
The displayed charging time is calculated
based on the electrical (supplied to the
charger), which is selected in the [Charge
Time Screen] setting under the EV Settings
menu. The display shows:
1The currently remaining Li-ion battery
charge level.
2The estimated charging time to reach
each percentage (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) of
the Li-ion battery level.
• If the estimated charging time is longer than 24 hours, [Over 24hr] is displayed. Not charging
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