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EV-2 EV Overview
The LEAF is an electric vehicle. Some of the
vehicle’s systems operate differently and have
different operating characteristics than vehicles
equipped with an internal combustion engine. It
is important to carefully review the entire Own-
er’s Manual for this reason. The main difference
is the LEAF is powered by electricity. The LEAF
does not require and it is not capable of using
gasoline like a vehicle powered by a traditional
internal combustion engine. The LEAF uses
electricity stored in the lithium ion (Li-ion)
battery. The vehicle Li-ion battery must be
charged with electricity before the vehicle can
be driven. As the vehicle operates, the Li-ion
battery gradually discharges. If the Li-ion battery
becomes completely discharged, the vehicle will
not operate until it is re-charged. The charging
process usually takes from approximately 30
minutes to 21 hours as described more fully in
this manual.
This vehicle uses two types of batteries. One is
the 12-volt battery that is the same as the
battery in vehicles powered by gasoline engines,
the other is the Li-ion battery (high voltage) .
The 12-volt battery provides power to the
vehicle systems and features such as the audio
system, supplemental restraint systems, head-
lights and windshield wipers.
The Li-ion battery provides power to the electric
motor (traction motor) that moves the vehicle.
The Li-ion battery also charges the 12-volt
battery.
The vehicle must be plugged in for the Li-ion
battery to be charged. Additionally, the vehicle
system can extend the vehicle range by con-
verting driving force into electricity that is stored
in the Li-ion battery while the vehicle is
decelerating or being driven downhill. This is
called regenerative brake. This vehicle is con-
sidered to be an environmentally friendly vehicle
because it does not emit exhaust gases, such as
carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide.
WARNING
Your vehicle contains a sealed Li-ion
high voltage battery. If the Li-ion bat-
tery is disposed of improperly, there is a
risk of severe burns and electrical
shock that may result in serious injury
or death and there is also a risk of
environmental damage.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the Li-ion battery:
. Do not expose a vehicle to ambient
temperatures above 1208F (498C) for
over 24 hours.
. Do not store a vehicle in tempera-
tures below −138F(−258C) for over
seven days.
. Do not leave your vehicle for over 14
days where the Li-ion battery avail-
able charge gauge reaches a zero or
near zero (state of charge).
. Do not use the Li-ion battery for any
other purpose.
THE EV (Electric Vehicle) SYSTEM LI-ION BATTERY
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