battery location NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Navigation Manual

IT-2LEAF Navigation System overview
UNIQUE EV FUNCTIONS
In addition to the conventional navigation func-
tions, the LEAF navigation system also offers
specific support for driving an EV.
CAUTION
Charging station information may not
be detailed in all areas or reflect current
charging station locations. For up to
date information about charging sta-
tions, such as business hours or char-
ging equipment, NISSAN recommends
that you directly access the information
on your own. Additionally, always check
the remaining amount of battery charge
and set a reasonable driving schedule.
Driving range display
By pressing thebutton on the steering
wheel, you can display the estimated one way
range that the vehicle can be driven from the
current location based on the amount of
remaining battery charge. When a destination
or a waypoint has been set, the driving area will
be displayed with the destination or waypoint in
the center.
“Displaying estimated driving range”
(page 2-3)
Charging stations located within the driving area
will also be displayed. By moving the map, you
can set a charging station as a destination or
waypoint.
“Setting a charging station as destination”
(page 2-4)
Charging station information
NOTE:
Charging stations that have been searched
for using this function are not necessarily
equipped with devices that can be used to
charge a LEAF. Be sure to confirm this in
advance before setting a charging station
as the destination.
INFO:
Charging station information is updated monthly
to add newly installed charging stations loca-
tions.
Icons for charging stations can be displayed on
the map. You can also display only charging
stations that are equipped with quick charge
devices or only charging stations that are
equipped with normal charge devices.
“Displaying charging station icons on map”
(page 2-5)
FEATURES OF LEAF NAVIGATION
SYSTEM

You can search for charging stations near the
current location, set a charging station as a
destination or waypoint, and check detailed
information about charging stations.
“Finding charging station” (page 3-25)
When connecting to the NISSAN CARWINGS
Data Center, the system will periodically perform
an automatic update of information for charging
stations near your home. The system will also
automatically update information for charging
stations near the current vehicle location when
the Li-ion battery charge is low. You can also
manually update the charging stations around
your current vehicle location at any time.
“Updating charging station information”
(page 2-7)
Energy information display
Estimated driving range, average energy econ-
omy and instant energy economy are displayed.
“Viewing energy economy information”
(page 2-8)
Estimated driving range and energy usage of
various systems are displayed. Also, variation of
the estimated driving distances between the
climate control ON and OFF is displayed.
“Viewing energy usage information”
(page 2-9)
Timer functions
Charging of the Li-ion battery will automatically
start at a scheduled time according to the start
time, end time and day of the week set. The
timer charge function allows two different timer
settings. Each timer charge can be set to
activate on a different day of the week. If no
timer is set, the charge will start immediately
after connecting the charge connector.
“Setting timer charge” (page 2-10)
The air conditioner starts to operate at the time
of day and day of the week specified in the
LEAF Navigation System overviewIT-3

can use a personal computer or an Internet-
enabled smart phone to check the battery status
and operate battery charging or the heater/air
conditioner remotely from another location.
Battery status check:
The status of the battery can be checked using
your personal computer or a internet enabled
smart phone even if you are not in the vehicle.
You may also choose to have SMS messages
(text messages) sent to a cellular phone.
Unplugged status, Charge status:
By registering frequently used charging stations,
notifications can be sent to your personal
computer or cellular phone email address to
inform you when the charging connector is
disconnected or charging is stopped mid-
charge at those locations.
Remote charge, Remote climate control:
Remote activation of battery charging or climate
control can be set using your personal computer
or a internet enabled smart phone.
Li-ion battery warmer status:
When ambient temperature is low, the Li-ion
battery warmer operates automatically.
Notifications will be sent to the e-mail address
you have registered on the NISSAN CARW-
INGS Data Center the following conditions inorder to remind you to connect the charging
connector.
.
Approximately 5 minutes after the Li-ion
battery warmer starts operating while the
power switch is in the OFF position and the
charging cable is not connected to the
vehicle.
. Approximately 5 minutes after the Li-ion
battery warmer stops operating due to low
remaining Li-ion battery power while the
power switch is in the OFF position and the
charging cable is not connected to the
vehicle.
NOTE:
. The remaining Li-ion battery power
lowers gradually while the Li-ion bat-
tery warmer is operating without con-
necting the charging connector.
. When the remaining Li-ion battery
power lowers, the Li-ion battery war-
mer stops operating. When this occurs,
the Li-ion battery temperature lowers
gradually, and as a result the EV
system may be disabled.Navigation Telematics (CAR-
WINGSTMservice)
When the system connects to the NISSAN
CARWINGS Data Center, charging station
information will be automatically updated and
you can receive useful information for driving
your vehicle.
Automatic update of charging stations:
The information for the charging stations that is
recorded in the map data is automatically
updated.
All Information Feeds:
Convenient information for driving such as
weather and traffic information, ECO information
shared with the LEAF users, etc. is provided.
Favorites:
When the information of an Internet site is
selected and it is stored in the page that is
specially established in the NISSAN Owner’s
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.When the charge connector is discon-
nected from the vehicle, the heater and
air conditioner operates using vehicle
Li-ion battery electric power.
. If the remote heater and air conditioner
function and Li-ion battery charging are
performed at the same time, Li-ion
battery charging will take longer than
usual due to the power used to heat or
cool the vehicle.
. Certain remote functions require a
compatible smart phone, which is not
included with vehicle.
. CARWINGS
TMinformation system fea-
tures are included through a subscrip-
tion service which requires owner
consent to activate. The subscription
must be active to use these features.
. CARWINGS
TMcommunications may be
received at a verified e-mail address or
by SMS/text messaging-enabled cellu-
lar phone.
. Standard text rates and/or data usage
may apply depending on your carrier.
The estimated driving range and charging
station information are displayed on the map
screen.
CAUTION
Charging station information may not
be detailed in all areas or reflect current
charging station locations. For up to
date information about charging sta-
tions, such as business hours or char-
ging equipment, NISSAN recommends
that you directly access the information
on your own. Additionally, always check
the Li-ion battery available charge and
set a reasonable driving schedule.
DISPLAYING ESTIMATED DRIVING
RANGE
The estimated driving range including the
current position or the destination is displayed
on the map screen depending on the charging
status of the vehicle. A destination or a waypoint
can be set on this screen.
INFO:
The estimated driving range map shows the
predicted area the vehicle can reach on the
basis of the estimated driving range that is
indicated in the meter. Driving habits, the actual
road environment (hills, etc.), and traffic condi-
tions (traffic jams, etc.) will affect the actual
available range.
The Driving Range screen is displayed by
performing the following procedure.
. Push the
button on the steering wheel.
. Push the
(Zero Emission menu) button
and touch [Driving Range].
INFO:
Models with Li-ion battery warmer:
The estimated driving range will increase or
decrease when the air conditioner, heater or Li-
ion battery warmer is turned on or off, or the
vehicle is shifted between D (Drive) and ECO, or
when any other accessory is turned on or off
based on driving.
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DISPLAYING ESTIMATED DRIVING
RANGE AND CHARGING STATION
INFORMATION

2. The system sets the destination to theselected location and starts calculating a
route.
INFO:
. This procedure only allows you to set a
destination or waypoint on the driving range
screen. The system does not automatically
set a desired charging station as a destina-
tion or waypoint. When a charging station
displayed on the map is set as a destination
by moving the map, zoom in the map and set
a point as a destination as precisely as
possible. If the destination is not set
precisely, the system may provide guidance
to a location that is not a charging station.
. The driving range is displayed as a numeric
value above the destination or waypoint that
has been set. The values displayed here are
approximate and should only be used as a guide.
. If setting a destination when the Li-ion
battery power level may be insufficient to
reach the set destination, the information for
charging stations is displayed, allowing you
to set a charging station as the destination.
DISPLAYING CHARGING STATION
ICONS ON MAP
The charging station icons are displayed on the
map screen. There are two types of icons: quick
charge (for vehicle equipped for quick charging)
and normal charge.
1. Touch [Map Menu] while the current location
map screen is displayed.
2. Touch [Map Icons].
3. Touch [Charging Station]. The indicatorilluminates when the item is set.
4. Push the MAPbutton to return to the
current location map screen. The charging
station icons are displayed on the map.
: Normal charge icon
: Quick charge icon (for vehicle equipped for quick charging)
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An active CARWINGSTMsubscription is
needed to remotely check charge status, battery
status, use remote charging, remote start Heat
and cooling and to receive e-mails/text mes-
sages.
1. Push the(Zero Emission menu) button
and Touch [Settings].
2. Touch the item you want to set.
Available settings
. [Battery & Power Alerts]:
When an indicator light located in the meter
illuminates, messages are displayed and
actions are provided on the navigation
screen.
“Setting messages that are displayed
on screen” (page 2-16)
. [Charging Messages]:
Sends a notification to a preset e-mail
address. This notification includes the
charge connector status and the charge completion.
“CARWINGSTMsettings” (page 5-12)
. [Map icons for charging stations]:
The charging station icons are displayed on
the map screen.
“Displaying charging station icons on
map” (page 2-5)
. [Long Life Mode (80% Charge)]:
The long life mode (80% charge) is always
applied for charging operation other than for
timer charge. Refer to the LEAF Owner’s
Manual.
INFO:
When ambient temperature is approximately
148F (108C) or less, 100% charge is recom-
mended since the battery deterioration effects
are small.
. [Timer/Remote - Set Climate Temp]:
Sets the temperature in the passenger
compartment for Climate Ctrl. Timer and
Remote Climate Control.
“Temperature settings” (page 2-14)
. [Other Settings]:
— [Autosave New Charging Stations]:
If charging station information you have
used is not stored in the system, the
location will be automatically registered
in the Address Book. Turn this setting off if you do not want the
charging location to be stored automati-
cally.
You can set charging stations that are
automatically registered by type. Select
from [Quick], [Trickle] or [Standard].
— [Auto-Update Stations]: While the vehicle is connecting to the
NISSAN CARWINGS Data Center, in-
formation related to charging stations
near your home will be automatically
updated.
— [Timer With Priority]: If the timer charge function and the
Climate Ctrl. Timer function are in opera-
tion at the same time due to an overlap of
the timer settings, either function can be
set to be preferentially provided with
electric power.
— [Charging Port Types to Include in Station Searches]:
When [Quick Charge] is set to OFF, the
quick charge icon will not be displayed.
“How to view charging station
information” (page 3-27)
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UNIQUE EV FUNCTION SETTINGS

2. The system displays a message screen andannounces the contents of the message to
recommend battery charging. Check the
message displayed on the screen.
Touch [Nearby Charging Station] to search
all charging stations that are located near
the current vehicle position.
“Finding charging station” (page 3-25)
3. Touch [BACK] or push the MAPbutton to
return to the current location map screen.
INFO:
. The charge recommendation guidance can
be set to off.
“Setting messages that are displayed
on screen” (page 2-16)
. When the route is changed to avoid a traffic
jam or the possible driving distance indi-
cated in the meter is changed, the charge
recommendation guidance is displayed again.
Low Battery
When the Low battery charge warning lightand the master warning light (yellow)illuminate, the system displays a message on
the navigation screen that notices the driver that
the Li-ion battery charge is low.
1. The notification is displayed on the upper left
side of the screen. Touch [Show] to display
the detailed information screen.
2. The system displays a message screen andannounces the contents of the message to
warn that the Li-ion battery charge is low.
Check the message displayed on the
screen.
Touch [Nearby Charging Station] to search
all charging stations that are located near
the current vehicle position.
“Finding charging station” (page 3-25)
3. Touch [BACK] or push the MAPbutton to
return to the vehicle location screen.
INFO:
. The Low Battery message display can be
set to off.
“Setting messages that are displayed
on screen” (page 2-16)
. When the Li-ion battery charge is low, the
system automatically obtains charging sta-
tion information.
Limited Power Notice
When the power limitation indicatorand the
master warning light (yellow)illuminate, the
system displays a message on the navigation
screen that notices the driver that power output
is restricted for various reasons. See LEAF
Owner’s Manual for details of the indicator/
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3-18Navigation
.[Home]:
Searches for a route from the current
location to the previously stored home
destination.
“Setting home as destination”
(page 3-24)
. [Charging Stations]:
Searches for charging stations located near
the current vehicle location.
“Finding charging station” (page 3-25)
. [POIs powered by GoogleTM]:
Key words can be searched for using
Google.
“Google search” (page 5-10)
. [Address Book]:
Searches for a destination from the list of the
stored locations.
“Searching from address book”
(page 3-28)
. [Previous Destinations]:
Sets the previous starting point as the
destination. Searches for the destination
from the previous destinations.
“Searching from history” (page 3-28)
. [Nearby Points of Interest]:
Searches for points of interest near the
current vehicle location, such as restaurants
and charging stations, etc.
“Finding nearby Points of Interest”
(page 3-29)
Available settings (next page screen)
. [ Google(TM) Send-To-Car]:
Searches for a destination using Google
Maps.
“Using Google Map” (page 3-30)
. [Route Planner]:
Sets a route plan downloaded from the
NISSAN Owner’s Portal Website.
“Using route planner” (page 3-31)
. [Stored Routes]:
Selects a stored route.
“Setting from stored routes”
(page 3-31)
. [Phone Number]:
Searches for a point of interest by a
telephone number.
“Setting by phone number”
(page 3-32)
. [Intersection]:
Searches for a destination from an intersec-
tion.
“Setting intersection” (page 3-32)
. [City Center]:
Sets the center of a city as the destination.
“Setting city center” (page 3-34) .
[Freeway Entrance/Exit]:
Searches for a destination from a freeway
entrance/exit.
“Setting freeway entrance/exit”
(page 3-35)
INFO:
. If the required battery power level may be
insufficient when the destination is set, the
system provides guidance to any available
charging stations.
. If setting a destination when the Li-ion
battery power level may be insufficient to
reach the set destination, the information for
charging stations is displayed, allowing you
to set a charging station as the destination.
CHANGING REGION
When setting a destination, the location can be
narrowed down by specifying the region or city.

FINDING CHARGING STATION
It is possible to set the destination to a charging
station and then have the system calculate a
route.
There are many ways to search for a charging
station.
.Find from MENUbutton.
“Nearby current location” (page 3-25)
. Find from
(Zero Emission menu) button.“Specifying search condition ”
(page 3-26)
. Find from [CARWINGS]*.
“Viewing from Zero Emission button”
(page 2-6)
. Find from [Map Menu]* on current location
map.
“Viewing from map menu” (page 2-7)
*: Full/vacant information of charging station can
be checked.
CAUTION
Detailed charging station information
may not be available in all areas and
current charging station locations may
not be up to date. For up to date
information about charging stations,
such as business hours or charging equipment, NISSAN recommends that
you directly access the information on
your own. Additionally, always check
the Li-ion battery available charge and
set a reasonable driving schedule.
Nearby current location
1. Push the
MENUbutton and touch [Destina-
tion].
2. Touch [Nearby Points of Interest] and then touch [Charging Station].
3. A list screen is displayed. Touch thepreferred charging station from the list.
INFO:
.If the suggested route is already set,when [Show Along Route] is touched,
the system only displays the facilities
located along the route.
.The charging station information screenis displayed when an icon is touched.
“How to view charging station
information” (page 3-27)
4. The entire route is shown on the map. Touch [Start] to confirm after checking the dis-
played route. The system starts route
guidance to the selected destination.
Navigation3-25

3-40Navigation
INFO:
.The 4 routes may not always be different..When using waypoints, [More Routes] isdisabled. After route guidance is started,
change the route between each way-
point.
“Editing route” (page 3-48)
3. Touch [OK].
INFO:
The remaining battery power estimation function
cannot be used confirm condition changes that
arise after driving starts. Utilize the function as a
reference when selecting driving routes.
. After starting to drive, refer to the driving
range on the meter and perform battery
charging allowing for some leeway. .
The remaining battery power estimation
function cannot be used confirm condition
changes that arise after driving starts. Utilize
the function as a reference when selecting
driving routes.
. In the following instances, the actual battery
power may differ from the remaining battery
power estimation.
— Frequent repetition of sudden accelera-
tion and sudden braking
— Change of air conditioner operating conditions
— Change of traffic conditions and driving routes that differ from the one used for
the estimation
— Strong wind, cold, and snow weather conditions
— Tires that do not comply with specifica- tions, low air pressure tires, worn tires,
studless tires, and others.
— Decreased capacity of the Li-ion battery
— Installation of equipment that does not comply with specifications (carriers and
others)
Confirming route
1. Touch [Route Info].
2. Touch the preferred information item.
Available information
. [Turn List]:
Displays the details of the suggested route.
“Using turn list” (page 3-52)
. [Store Route]:
Stores a calculated route. A maximum of 5
routes can be stored. Stored routes can be
easily retrieved and set as the suggested
route. If no waypoints are set on the route,
the route cannot be stored.
“Storing route” (page 3-60)
. [Map Scroll]:
Displays a map screen where the location of
the destination can be confirmed.