charging NISSAN LEAF 2020 Owner´s Manual

When fully charged
All of the indicator lights (1) to (3) illuminate
when the Li-ion battery is fully charged to
the selected charging mode level.
The indicator lights turn off af ter approxi-
mately 5 minutes or when the charge con-
nector is removed.When the indicator light (3) flashes
The indicator light (3) flashes when the 12-
volt battery is being charged. For additional
information, refer to “Charging the 12-volt
battery” in the “EV overview” section of this
manual.
The indicator light will also flash for up to 5
minutes if the electrical power from the
EVSE or charging device is interrupted dur-
ing charging. Charging will restart auto-
matically when the electrical power from
the EVSE or charging device is restored if
the normal charge connector is con-
nected. The charge start beep will not
sound when charging restarts.The indicator will also flash when the fol-
lowing systems are operating:
• Climate Ctrl. Timer
• Remote climate control (if so equipped)
• Li-ion battery warmer (if so equipped)
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When not charging
None of the lights are illuminated when the
Li-ion battery and 12-volt battery are not
charging.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 Blinking Light OFFSymbol ○

○●
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READYPOWER 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 ve-
hicle, or the EVSE is connected to the vehicle but charging is not being performed.
For additional information, refer to “Charging troubleshooting guide” in this sec-
tion.
○○ ● 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 circuit 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 recommended that you visit
a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
 ○ ●● The EVSE could not detect sufficient grounding at outlet for reliable EV charging.
Consult a qualified electrician to have the outlet checked.
 ○ 
○ 
○ When the temperature of the electrical plug is too hot or the EVSE is unable to de-
tect the temperature of the electrical plug.
The EVSE is restricting the charging current for safety according to the tempera-
ture of the electrical plug.
POWER 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.

○ ●

○
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READYPOWER FAULT Status and action to be taken
 ○ 
○ ○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 certified LEAF dealer.

○ ●○
○● ○ 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 certi-
fied LEAF dealer.
○ 
○ ○ForL1&L2EVSE:
This trouble may be caused by a miswired outlet. Check if the outlet, which the
EVSE is connected 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 recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer.
ForL1EVSE:
The EVSE may have a malfunction. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN cer-
tified LEAF dealer.
○● 
○ The EVSE detected leakage current or PWM signal error
Stop using the EVSE immediately. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certi-
fied LEAF dealer.
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SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
All types of charging can- not 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 bat-
tery 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 charg-
ing. For additional information, refer to “Li-ion battery temperature gauge” in the “Instru-
ments 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) con-
trol 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 addi-
tional information, refer to “Charging timer” in this section.
The charge cable is not connected. Connect the charge cable beforehand.
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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 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 recom-
mended 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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POWER METER
This meter displays the actual traction mo-
tor power consumption
OAand the regen-
erative brake power provided to the Li-ion
battery
OB.
The power meter is in a neutral state
O3.
The white illuminated portion
O1in the dis-
play moves right or lef t depending on de-
mand.
The white illuminated portion
O1moves to
the right when power is provided to the
traction motor (Li-ion battery discharges). The white illuminated portion
O1moves 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
O2.
Regenerative braking is automatically re-
duced when the Li-ion battery is fully
charged to prevent the Li-ion battery from
becoming overcharged. Regenerative
braking is also automatically reduced when the Li-ion battery temperature is
high/low (indicated 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
O2.
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
O2.
NOTE:
If the power meter is selected on the trip
computer, the meter is not displayed.
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DRIVING RANGE
The driving rangeO1provides 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 con-
tinue to drive the vehicle in this state
and the Li-ion battery is close to being
completely discharged, “---” will be
displayed. 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
every 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 available Li-ion battery charge is
getting low.
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Charge the Li-ion battery before the blue
bar of the gauge
O1disappears.
The low battery charge indicator
O3
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
O1disappears.
When the blue bar of the gauge
O1disap-
pears and the charge indicator
O3
illuminates, there is a very small reserve of
Li-ion battery charge remaining.
NOTE:
• The length of the blue bar of the gauge
O1is 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
battery is capable of storing more
power when the Li-ion battery tem-
perature is warm. The length of the
blue bar of the gauge
O1can change
based on the amount of power the Li-
ion battery is capable of storing. For
example, when the Li-ion battery be-
comes colder, a longer blue bar of the
gauge
O1illuminates because the
available charge is a greater percent-
age of the Li-ion battery's capability of
storing power. When the Li-ion battery
becomes warmer, a shorter blue bar of
the gauge
O1illuminates because the
remaining energy is a lower percent-
age of the Li-ion battery'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.
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