ad blue NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Owners Manual

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlo-
rate Material - special handling may apply,
see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.”
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1. Ceiling light (P 2-57)
2. Sun visors (P 3-21)
3. Map lights (P 2-57)— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
microphone (See LEAF Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.) 4. Sunglasses holder (P 2-51)
5. Inside rearview mirror (P 3-22)
— HomeLink®* (if so equipped) (P 2-58) 6. Cargo area
— Cargo cover* (if so equipped) (P 2-52)
— EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment)
(P CH-11)
7. Tools (P 6-13)
8. Heated seat switch (P 2-47)
9. Console box (P 2-52)
10. Door armrest — Power window switch (P 2-54)
— Power door lock switch (P 3-5)
— Outside mirror remote control switch
(P 3-23)
11. Front cup holders (P 2-50)
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Illustrated table of contents0-5

1. TRIP switch for twin trip odometer (P 2-6)
2. Trip computer switch (P 2-27)3. Instrument brightness control switch
(P 2-41) 4. Headlight, fog light (if so equipped) and
turn signal switch
— Headlight (P 2-42)
— Turn signal light (P 2-44)
— Fog light (if so equipped) (P 2-45)
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) (See LEAF Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.)
—
Driving range button (if so
equipped)
— Audio control
— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
control
6. Steering wheel — Power steering system (P 5-19)
— Horn (P 2-46)
— Driver’s supplemental air bag (P 1-34)
7. Wiper and washer switch (P 2-38)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches (P 5-15)
— ECO button (if so equipped) (P 2-46)
9. Fuse box cover (P 8-16)
10. Charge timer OFF switch(P 2-49)
11. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P 2-48)
12. Charge connector lock switch (P CH-18)
13. Charge port lid opener switch (P 2-49)
COCKPIT
0-6Illustrated table of contents

1. Side vents (P 4-6)
2. Meters and gauges (P 2-5)
3. Center multi-function control panel (SeeLEAF Navigation System Owner’s Manual.)
— Navigation system
— Vehicle information and setting buttons
— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System — Audio system
4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P 6-2)
5. Center vents (P 4-6)
6. Rear window defroster switch (P 2-41)
7. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P 1-34)
8. Hood release handle (P 3-16) 9. Power switch (P 5-7)
10. iPod® connector/USB connector (See
LEAF Navigation System Owner’s Manual.)
11. Power outlet (P 2-50)
12. Auxiliary input jack (See LEAF Navigation System Owner’s Manual.)
13. Front passenger air bag status light/ (P 2-19)/Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) system warning light
(P 2-14)
14. Heater and air conditioner control (P 4-7)
15. Glove box (P 2-52)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-8Illustrated table of contents

IndicatorlightName Page
Exterior light indicator 2-19
Front fog light indicator
light (if so equipped) 2-19
Front passenger air bag
status light2-19
High beam indicator light
(blue)2-20
Plug in indicator light 2-20
Power limitation indicator
light2-20
READY to drive indicator
light2-20
Security indicator light 2-21
Indicator
lightName Page
Turn signal/hazard indica-
tor lights 2-21
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light2-21
0-12Illustrated table of contents

Li-ion battery is fully charged to prevent
the Li-ion battery from becoming over-
charged. Regenerating brake is also auto-
matically reduced when the battery tem-
perature is high/low (indicated by the red/
blue zones on the Li-ion battery
temperature gauge) to prevent Li-ion bat-
tery damage.
The brake pedal should be used to slow or
stop the vehicle depending on traffic or
road conditions. The vehicle brakes are
not affected by regenerative brake system
operation.NOISE AND VIBRATION
You might experience the following noise or vi-
bration as a normal characteristic of this vehicle.
Traction motor noise from motor compartment.
Water pump and radiator fan noise while charg- ing.
Compressor and radiator fan noise when the Climate Ctrl. Timer or remote climate control
(models with navigation system) is used.
Relay operation noise and vibration at start-up and shut-down of the EV (Electric Vehicle) sys-
tem (power switch placed in the ON and OFF
position) .
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) . This section provides a brief explanation for the
most important LEAF functions. Refer to the spe-
cific sections of this manual for detailed explana-
tions of the vehicle features and operation.
CHARGING THE LI-ION BATTERY
WARNING
The EV (Electric Vehicle) system uses a
high voltage current. Failure to follow the
proper handling instructions may cause
serious injury or death. Be sure to read
the Charge section and follow the pro-
cedures and guidelines described.
LIFE WITH AN EV (SCENE GUIDE)
EV-10EV Overview

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
CH-38Charging

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.
CH-40Charging

1. TRIP switch for twin trip odometer
2. Trip computer switch
3. Instrument brightness control switch
4. Headlight, fog light (if so equipped) and turnsignal switch
— Headlight
— Turn signal light — Fog light (if so equipped)
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) (See LEAF Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.)
—
Driving range button (if so
equipped)
— Audio control — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
control
6. Steering wheel — Electric power steering system
— Horn
— Driver’s supplemental air bag
7. Wiper and washer switch
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches
— ECO button (if so equipped)
9. Fuse box cover
10. Charge timer OFF switch
11. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
12. Charge connector lock switch
13. Charge port lid opener switch
14. Heated steering wheel (if so equipped)
15. Tilting steering wheel lever
16. Heated seat switch
17. Shift lever
18. Storage tray
COCKPIT
Instruments and controls2-3

1. Side ventilator
2. Meters and gauges
3. Center multi-function control panel (SeeLEAF Navigation System Owner’s Manual.)
— Navigation system
— Vehicle information and setting buttons
— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System — Audio system
4. Hazard warning flasher switch
5. Center ventilator
6. Rear window defroster switch
7. Front passenger supplemental air bag
8. Hood release handle
9. Power switch 10. iPod® connector/USB connector (See
LEAF Navigation System Owner’s Manual.)
11. Power outlet
12. Auxiliary input jack (See LEAF Navigation System Owner’s Manual.)
13. Front passenger air bag status light/ Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestri-
ans (VSP) system warning light
14. Heater and air conditioner control
15. Glove box
INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-4Instruments and controls