charging NISSAN LEAF 2014 1.G Service Manual

7. The [Timer 1] indicator illuminates after the
charging timer is set. Use the same procedure
to set the Timer 2 setting.
8. Place the power switch in the OFF position,
and then connect the charge connector to the
vehicle.
NOTE:
•Always place the power switch in the OFF
position after setting the charging timers.
When the power switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the Li-ion battery will not start charg-
ing.
•The Li-ion battery may not be charged to
the expected level if the charging timerstart time and end time are set so there is
not enough time to charge the Li-ion bat-
tery.
•When either the charge start time or
charge end time is set, the charging timer
function is activated.
•When only the charging timer end time is
set, the system automatically determines
when to begin charging. The Li-ion battery
may not be charged to the expected level
in the following conditions:
– The Li-ion battery is charged in cold
weather.
– The charge connector is connected to
the vehicle too close to the scheduled
charging end time.
•When only the charging timer end time is
set, the system automatically stops charg-
ing when the Li-ion battery charges to a
full charge. Charging may stop before the
scheduled end time.
•Touch [Timer 1] or [Timer 2] to turn off the
charging timer function. Touch [Yes] if the
settings shown on the screen are correct.
After this operation has been performed,
the indicator disappears and the charging
timer function is turned off. The start andstop time settings are not deleted, even if
the charging timer function is turned off.
•If charging timer and the Climate Ctrl.
Timer are operating at the same time due
to an overlap of the timer settings, you can
prioritize which function receives electri-
cal power first. See LEAF Navigation Sys-
tem Owner’s Manual.
•When charging is set as the first priority,
the Climate Ctrl. Timer does not start until
10 segments of the Li-ion battery avail-
able charge gauge are illuminated.
•When the climate control is set as the first
priority, the climate control system will be
turned on as scheduled by the Climate
Ctrl. Timer regardless of the remaining
battery energy.
•Even when the climate control is set as the
first priority, the climate control system
will be turned off when the electric de-
mands of the climate control system is
more than can be provided to the Li-ion
battery for charging.
•Some charging stations used to perform
normal charge are equipped with timer
functions. If the charger timer function
and the vehicle timer are both set, and the
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two timers are not set to operate at the
same time, it is possible that the charger
will not start or the battery will not be
charged to the level expected.
•If the Li-ion battery warmer is operating
while the Climate Ctrl. Timer or Remote
Climate Control is being used, perfor-
mance of the Climate Control will be re-
duced.
•The Li-ion battery may not charge to the
expected level using the Charging Timer
when a Start time and End time are set
while the Li-ion battery warmer operates.
•Set only the Charging Timer End time
when charging in cold weather. The ve-
hicle automatically determines when to
start charging to fully charge the Li-ion
battery, even if the Li-ion battery warmer
operates. Charging ends before the set
End time if the Li-ion battery is fully
charged.
•The 12-volt battery can become dis-
charged if the charging timer is operated
repeatedly between the Li-ion battery
charges while the vehicle is not used for
an extended period of time.
Without navigation system
1. Push theswitchAon the left side of
the combination meter panel.2. Push the
switchBto highlight “Charg-
ing Timer” on the vehicle information display
and then push the switch.
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3. The “Charging Timer” screen is displayed. To
change the time or turn the timer on or off,
push the
switch.4. To turn the timer on or off, use the
switch to highlight “On” or “Off” and then
push the
switch. If “On” is selected, an
additional screen is displayed that allows you
to change the time of the charging timer.5. The hour portion of the time is highlighted on
the screen. Push the
switch to change
the hour field in increments of one hour. Push
the
switch to move to the minutes field.
6. Push the
switch to change the minute
field in increments of ten minutes. Push the
switch to finish setting the charging
timer.
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IMMEDIATE CHARGE
When a charging timer is not turned on, charging
automatically starts when a normal or trickle
charge connector is connected to the vehicle.
Use the immediate charge mode anytime you
want to start charging when a charging timer is
turned on by performing the following:
1. Place the power switch in the OFF position.
2. Press the immediate charge switch.3. Connect the normal or trickle charge cable
when the charging status indicator light
changes to display immediate charge mode.
See “Charging status indicator light”.
NOTE:
•You have 15 minutes to connect a normal
or trickle charge connector to the vehicle
after the immediate charge switch is
pressed. If a charge connector is not con-
nected to the vehicle within 15 minutes,
the vehicle automatically returns to the
previous setting.
•Immediate charge will be available for 15
minutes before returning automatically to
the previous setting.
•To cancel immediate charge mode press
the immediate charge switch again.
•If charge cable is disconnected, the Li-ion
battery automatically switches to charg-
ing timer. To perform an immediate
charge again, press the immediate charge
switch and connect charge cable.
•If the charge cable is already connected,
press the immediate charge switch to
start performing an immediate charge.
CHARGING RELATED REMOTE
FUNCTION (MODELS WITH
NAVIGATION SYSTEM)
This vehicle incorporates a communication de-
vice that is called a TCU (Telematics Communi-
cation Unit) . The communication connection be-
tween this unit and NISSAN CARWINGS™ Data
Center allows for various remote function ser-
vices.
•Li-ion battery status check:
The charging status of the Li-ion battery can be
checked using your personal computer or inter-
net enabled smart phone even if you are not in
the vehicle.
•Remote charge:
The function of starting Li-ion battery charge or
starting the heater and air conditioner is avail-
able using your personal computer or internet
enabled smart phone.
•Unplugged status:
A notification e-mail will be sent to your per-
sonal computer or internet enabled smart
phone if the plug is not connected at the certain
time you selected, after you turning off the
power switch in registered place.
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NOTE:
•Establishing the CARWINGS™ service is
necessary before using this service. See
LEAF Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
•To check the Li-ion battery charging status
using an internet enabled smart phone or
personal computer, the following condi-
tions must be met:
– The vehicle must be located in a cellu-
lar phone coverage area.
– The cellular phone must be located in
an area with cellular phone coverage.
– If using a computer, the computer must
be connected to the internet.
– Some cellular phones are not compat-
ible and cannot be used to check the
Li-ion battery charging status. Please
confirm beforehand.
•Certain remote functions required a com-
patible smart phone, which is not included
with vehicle.
•CARWINGS™ information system features
are included through a subscription ser-
vice which requires owner consent to ac-
tivate. The subscription must be active to
use these features.•CARWINGS™ communications may be re-
ceived at a verified e-mail address or by
SMS/text messaging-enabled mobile
phone.
•Standard text rates and/or data usage
may apply depending on your carrier.
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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
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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.
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. See “Charging the 12-
volt battery” in the “EV 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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READY CHARGE 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
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