charging NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Workshop Manual

CHARGING STATUS INDICATOR
LIGHTS
The charging status indicator lights1to3
display the charging status, and are visible from
both inside and outside the vehicle.When the normal charge connector lock is
unlocked
All of the indicator lights,
1to3, will flash and
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
beep will sound three times within 30 seconds
when the charge connector is connected incor-
rectly to the normal charge port.
CHARGING RELATED INDICATOR
LIGHTS
ChargingCH-33

Ready for charging timer
If charging timer is set, the indicator lights illumi-
nate, 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. When charging
When the Li-ion battery is being charged, the
charging status indicator lights will change de-
pending on the amount the Li-ion battery is
charged.
*: This value is also displayed by the illumination
of segments of the Li-ion battery available charge
gauge on the instrument panel.
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When fully charged
All of the indicator lights
1to3illuminate when
the Li-ion battery is fully charged to the selected
charging mode level.
The indicator lights turn off after approximately 5
minutes or when the charge connector is re-
moved. When the indicator light
3flashes
The indicator light
3flashes when the 12-volt
battery is being charged. SeeCharging the 12-
volt battery in theEV overview section.
The indicator will also flash for up to 5 minutes if
the electrical power to the EVSE is interrupted
during charging. Charging will restart automati-
cally when the electrical power to the EVSE is
restored if the charging connector is connected.
The charge start beep will not sound when
charging restarts. The indicator will also flash when the following
system are operating:
Climate Ctrl. Timer
Remote climate control (if so equipped)
Li-ion battery heater
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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 trickle charge is being performed, the
charging status is shown by the indicator light
that is on the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment) control box.
An indicator light also indicates if there is a EVSE
(Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) malfunction.
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READYCHARGE FAULT Status and action to be taken
  Every time the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) plug is connected to an outlet, all indicator lights
illuminate for 0.5 seconds.
  After initial processing is completed, when the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) is not connected to
the vehicle, or the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) is connected to the vehicle but charging is not
being performed.
 While the battery is being charged

 When the ground cable is disconnected
Check the grounding of the outlet being used. If the grounding is normal, contact a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer.



 or
  

When the temperature of the electrical plug is too hot, or the EVSE is unable to detect the temperature of the
electrical plug, check that the electrical plug is connected correctly. If it is connected normally, stop use im-
mediately and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
 

When an electric leakage occurs or the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) malfunctions
Stop use immediately and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
  When the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) malfunctions
Stop use immediately and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
  If the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) control box indicator light does not illuminate after connect-
ing 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 (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) . You should
have a licensed electrician inspect and repair the electrical circuit. If the GFCI breaker is not tripped, stop us-
ing the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
Meaning Light ON Flashing Light OFF
Symbol 

ChargingCH-37

SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Charging cannot be per-
formed. The vehicle power switch is in the ON position. Before charging, place the vehicle power switch in the OFF position.
Both the normal charge connector and the quick
charge connector 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 charged to the charge
amount that has been set. Charging can not be performed if the Li-ion battery is already charged to the charge amount that has
been set. Charging automatically turns off if the Li-ion battery is charged to the charge amount that has
been set.
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. See
Li-ion battery temperature gaugein the 2
Instruments and controls
section.
The 12-volt battery is discharged. The Li-ion battery can be charged if the vehicle electrical systems can not be turned on. If the 12-volt
battery is discharged, charge or jump start the 12-volt battery. See
Jump startingin the 6 In case of
emergency
section.
The vehicle has a malfunction. The vehicle or charger may have a malfunction. Confirm if the warning light on the meter is illumi-
nated. Confirm if the indicator on the charger is indicating a malfunction . If a warning is displayed,
stop charging and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
Normal charge or trickle
charge cannot be performed. 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 electrical plug is not connected correctly. Confirm the electrical plug is connected correctly (trickle charge only) .
The charge connector is not connected cor-
rectly. Confirm the charge connector is connected correctly.
Immediate charge cannot be performed. Charging timer has been set.
Turn off the charging timer. SeeCharging timer
.
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 charge percentage in the long life mode is set to 80%, the Li-ion battery cannot be charged
more than 80%. Confirm the charge percentage set in the long life mode. Change the charging
percentage to the desired charge setting.
CHARGING TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
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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. See
Charging timer
.
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. See Charging timer
.
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.
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 charge percentage in the charging timer is set to 80%, the Li-ion battery cannot be
charged more than 80%. Confirm the charge percentage set in the charging timer. Change the
charging percentage to the desired charge setting.
Remote charge cannot be performed. The charge cable is not connected.
Connect the charge cable beforehand.
Communication with the vehicle cannot be
established. Confirm that there is a cellular signal in your location. Remote charge cannot be started unless the
web enabled smart phone can connect to the internet.
Confirm that there is a cellular signal at the vehicle location.
If the power switch is in the OFF position for more than 2 weeks, the remote charge function can no
longer be used until power switch is in ON position.
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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.
The release switch has been pressed. If the charge connector button is pressed for a long period of time, charging will be stopped.
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. See
Li-ion battery temperature
gauge in the2 Instruments and controls
section.
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 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 charge percentage in the long life mode is set to 80%, the Li-ion battery cannot be charged
more than 80%. Confirm the charge percentage set in the long life mode. Change the charging
percentage 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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the regenerative 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 circles on the display
change from a double circle to a single circle
2.
Regenerative braking is automatically reduced
when the Li-ion battery is fully charged to prevent
the Li-ion battery from becoming overcharged.
Regenerative braking is also automatically re-
duced 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 double circles change to single circles
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 double circles change to
single circles.
DRIVING RANGE
The driving range1(miles or km) provides an
estimated distance that the vehicle can be driven
before recharging is necessary. The driving range
is constantly being calculated, 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 warning light illu-
minates. Additionally, if you continue 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 battery is charged, the
original display will be restored.
After the vehicle is charged, the displayed
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 will increases or de-
creases 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 acces-
sory is turned on or off based on driving.
2-8Instruments and controls

Time the vehicle is not moving while the vehicleis in the READY to drive mode and accessories
are on.
Instant ECO driving level
The instant ECO driving level
1is displayed by
the number of bars that increase (more economi-
cal driving) or decrease (less economical driving)
depending on vehicle operation.
Long term ECO driving level
Long term ECO driving is indicated by ECO
TREE symbols. The longer the vehicle is operated
economically, the more segments of the large
ECO TREE symbol
2are displayed. When all of
the segments of the large ECO TREE symbol are
displayed, a small ECO TREE indicator
3is also
displayed, and the large ECO TREE symbol dis-
play is reset. The longer the vehicle is operated
economically, the more small ECO TREE sym-
bols are displayed. The ECO TREE symbols that
were illuminated while driving will turn off when
the vehicle power is turned off. The ECO TREE
symbols are stored in the navigation system to
show long term efficient vehicle operation.
To increase the ECO driving level and for information
about driving the vehicle efficiently, see
Improve
driving range in theEV overview section.
CLOCK
Adjust the clock on the setting screen of the dot
matrix liquid crystal display. See 5. Settings.
If the power supply (12-volt battery) is discon-
nected, the clock will not indicate the correct
time. Readjust the time.
NOTE:
This clock is not synchronized with the
clock displayed on the navigation system
screen. The charging timer starts and stops
charging base on the time displayed on the
navigation system screen. See LEAF Navi-
gation System Owner’s Manual.
Instruments and controls2-11