6. ANALYSIS
5.3. Bottlenecks
The charging status indicator lights
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1 to*
3display the charging status, and are visible from both inside and outside the vehicle.
Ready for charging timer
If charging timer is set, the indicator lights illuminate, in order from
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1 to*
3. The indicator lights turn off after approximately 15 minutes.CHARGING RELATED INDICATOR LIGHTS
Ready for immediate charge
When the power switch is off and if the immediate charge switch is pressed while the charge cable is not connected, the indicator light
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2 illuminates.This indicator light
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2 illuminates when the vehicle 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*
2 turns 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 depending 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.
When fully charged
All of the indicator lights
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1 to*
3 illuminatewhen:
. The Li-ion battery is fully charged . 80% of a charging timer is completed . When 90% of a quick charge is completed The indicator lights turn off after approximately 15 minutes or when the charge connector is removed.
Charging CH-27
CH-28 Charging
When the indicator light
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3 flashesThe indicator light
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3 flashes when the 12-volt battery is being charged. See“Charging the 12-volt battery” in the “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 . Li-ion battery heater
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 INDI-CATOR 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.
READY CHARGE FAULT Status and action to be taken
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Every time the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) plug is connected to an outlet, all indicator lights illuminate for 0.5 seconds.
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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
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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.
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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.
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If the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) control box indicator light does not illuminate after connecting 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 using the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
Meaning Light ON Flashing Light OFF
Symbol * ◎ *
Charging CH-29
CH-30 Charging
Symptom Possible 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 fully charged. Charging can not be performed if the Li-ion battery is already fully charged. Charging automatically turns off if the Li-ion battery is fully charged.
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 gauge” in 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 starting” in 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 illuminated. 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
per-formed.
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 correctly.
Confirm the charge connector is connected correctly.
Immediate charge cannot
be performed. Charging timer has been set. Turn off the charging timer. See “Charging timer” earlier in this section.
CHARGING TROUBLESHOOTING