2016 Nissan Leaf Owner’s Manual

Nissan’s commitment to sustainable mobility and eco-friendly driving is shown by the 2016 Nissan Leaf, which is a leader in the world of electric cars. As a fully electric hatchback, the Leaf is powered only by a high-tech lithium-ion battery pack. Since it has no tailpipe emissions, it reduces the amount of carbon dioxide that people produce when they drive to work every day. With an impressive range of up to about 107 miles per charge, the Leaf is a good option for daily driving. It can also be charged quickly, which makes it even more convenient. Inside, the Leaf is quiet and comfortable, with a roomy cabin and modern features like a touchscreen infotainment system and advanced driver-assistance features that can be added. The 2016 Nissan Leaf is an eco-friendly car that leads the way toward a greener future on the roads. It embraces new ideas and cares about the environment.

Charging

PRECAUTIONS ON CHARGING
WARNING

1. If you use any medical electric devices, such as an implantable cardiac pacemaker or an implantable cardiovascular defibrillator, check with the electric medical device manufacturer concerning the effects that charging may have on implanted devices before starting the charge operation. Charging may affect the operation.
2. Make sure there is no water or foreign materials in the charge port, charge connector, or electrical plug, and that they are not damaged or affected by rust or corrosion. If any of these conditions are noticeable, do not charge the Li-ion battery. This may result in a short circuit or electric shock and could cause a fire which may result in serious personal injury or death.
3. To avoid serious personal injury or death when the Li-ion battery is charging, be aware of the following precautions.
   • Do not touch the metal contacts of the charge port, charge connector, or electrical plug.
   • Do not touch the vehicle and charger when there is lightning. A lightning strike may back feed into the charger causing damage and possible personal injury or death.
4. Make sure the charge connector is removed from the charge port before starting your vehicle. If the charge connector is only partially engaged and the connector latch is unlocked, it is possible to place the EV (Electric Vehicle) in the READY to drive position.
5. Do not plug in or unplug the plug with wet hands and do not stand in water, liquid, or snow. This may cause an electric shock which may result in serious personal injury or death.
6. Do not disassemble or modify the charge port or the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment). This may cause a fire.
7. If you notice an unusual odor or smoke coming from the vehicle, stop charging immediately.
8. Be careful not to allow your hands, hair, jewelry, or clothing to come into contact with, or get caught in, the traction motor cooling fan. The cooling fan can start at any time during charging.

CAUTION

1. To prevent damage to the charging equipment:
   • Do not close the charge port lid without closing the cap.
   • Do not subject the charging equipment to impact.
   • Do not pull or twist the charging cable.
   • Do not drag the charging cable.
   • Do not store and use charging equipment in locations where the temperature is over 185°F (85°C).
   • Do not place the charging equipment close to a heater or other heat source.
2. Make sure the cap is closed on the charge port when charging is finished. If the charge port lid is closed when the cap is open, water or foreign materials may enter the charge port.
3. Do not charge when a vehicle body cover is in use. This may cause damage to the charge connector.
4. Do not attempt to perform a jump start on the 12-volt battery at the same time that the Li-ion battery is being charged. Doing so may damage the vehicle or charging equipment and could cause an injury. For additional information, refer to “Jump starting” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual.
5. Trickle charging is performed using the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) provided with the vehicle. NISSAN recommends using an AC 110
6. 120 volt, 15A, dedicated electrical circuit and outlet. The dedicated circuit is used to help prevent circuit damage or the circuit breaker from tripping due to the high draw of charging the Li-ion battery. If the dedicated circuit is not used, the circuit may cause adverse interference on MCB (Moulded Circuit Board) and household electrical appliances such as televisions and audio systems. If the circuit is shared, and another electrical device is being used at the same time the vehicle is charging, the breaker may trip. A licensed professional electrician should install a dedicated circuit if one is not already available.

NOTE

• When charging the Li-ion battery, place the power switch in the OFF position. When the power switch is in the ON position, the Li-ion battery will not start charging.
• If the charger is connected to the vehicle when it is in the READY to drive position, the power switch automatically changes to the ON position. Place the power switch in the OFF position to begin charging.
• For your safety, if the charger is connected to the vehicle while the power switch is in the READY to drive position, the vehicle will automatically switch to the ON position. Because charging will not be started while the power switch is in this position, be sure to place the power switch in the OFF position.
• When the ambient temperature is 32°F (0°C) or less, charging time may be longer than normal and the level to which the Li-ion battery can be charged may be less than at higher temperatures.
• If the vehicle will not be used for an extended period of time, charge the Li-ion battery using the long-life mode once every three months. Do not operate the charging timer repeatedly while the charge connector is connected to the vehicle after the Li-ion battery charging is completed. Doing so may discharge the 12-volt battery. For additional information, refer to the long-life mode charging method, in the “Charging timer” section of this manual. If the Li-ion battery becomes discharged, charge it immediately.
• The power switch can be set to the ON position and the climate control and navigation system (models with navigation system) can be used while the Li-ion bat-tery is charging. However, because these operations consume Li-ion battery power, it will take longer for the Li-ion battery to become fully charged. Place the power switch in the OFF position to help reduce Li-ion battery charge time.
• If electrical power is interrupted while charging, charging restarts automatically when the electrical power is restored.
• It is recommended to keep the charging cable connected to save Li-ion battery power when the heater and air conditioner are operating with remote operation (models with navigation system).
• If the charge port is frozen, melt the ice using a hair dryer. After the ice has melted, charge the Li-ion battery. Forcing the charge connector to connect may cause a malfunction.
• If foreign materials have entered the charge connector and charge port and it is not possible to connect it, do not attempt to force the connection. Contact a NISSAN-certified LEAF dealer. Forcing the charge connector to connect may cause damage to the charging equipment and vehicle.
• There is a hole in the charge port for water drainage. If the water drainage hole becomes blocked, or if water gets trapped inside the charge port, do not charge. Contact a NISSAN-certified LEAF dealer.

TYPES OF CHARGE AND HOW TO CHARGE THE LI-ION BATTERY

This vehicle is an electric vehicle and it requires electricity to operate. The Li-ion battery is the only source of power to operate the vehicle. It is important to conserve power and plan your charging needs when you drive to avoid completely discharging the Li-ion battery and being unable to drive.
There are three methods available to charge the Li-ion battery;

• Normal charge
• Trickle charge
• Quick charge (if so equipped)

The time to completely charge the vehicle Li-ion battery varies, based on the state of charge of the Li-ion battery, condition and age of the Li-ion battery, ambient temperature, and condition of the power source connected to the vehicle. The charging times provided in this manual are estimates only and may vary.

Normal charge
NISSAN recommends using normal charging for usual charging of the vehicle. The use of quick charge should be minimized in order to help prolong Li-ion battery life.
Normal charging uses an SAE J1772-compliant charging device that can be installed on a dedicated 220V/240V circuit in your home. NISSAN recommends the installation of a home charging dock by a licensed professional electrician. NISSAN has contracted with a company to assist you in purchasing and installing a charger. Contact your NISSAN-certified LEAF dealer. It takes approximately 5.5 to 9.5 hours for the 30 kWh battery (depending on the charger) in order to charge the Li-ion battery from discharged (low battery charge warning light illuminated) to 100%charged.

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