User Manual - Page 26

For 2011 LEAF.

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NOTE:
. If the outside temperature is 138F
(258C) or less, the Li-ion battery may
freeze and it cannot be charged or
provide power to run the vehicle. Move
the vehicle to a warm location.
. The capacity of the Li-ion battery in
your vehicle to hold a charge will, like
all such batteries, decrease with time
and usage. As the battery ages and
capacity decreases, this will result in a
decrease from the vehicle’s initial mile-
age range. This is normal, expected,
and not indicative of any defect in your
Li-ion battery. NISSAN estimates that
battery capacity will be approximately
80% of original capacity after five
years, although this is only an estimate,
and this percentage may vary (and
could be significantly lower) depending
on individual vehicle and Li-ion battery
usage.
. The Li-ion battery has limited service
life, and when its charging capacity
falls below a specific level, the EV
system warning light will illuminate.
Owners should bring their vehicle in for
inspection and possible battery repla-
cement.
. The Li-ion battery has a limited service
life. Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer for information about recycling
or disposal of the Li-ion battery. Do not
attempt to recycle or dispose of the Li-
ion battery yourself.
DRIVING WITH A DISCHARGED LI-
ION BATTERY
When a destination is set in the navigation
system that exceeds the available vehicle range,
the navigation system automatically searches
the location of nearby charging stations. When
the nearby charging station locations are dis-
played, charge the Li-ion battery as soon as
possible.
Warning lights illuminate on the instrument panel
and messages are displayed on the dot matrix
liquid crystal display to inform you that the Li-ion
battery charge is low. Instructions are also
displayed on the navigation system screen to
direct you to nearby charging stations.
The vehicle’s range is very limited when these
warning lights illuminate and messages are
displayed. Follow the instructions on the naviga-
tion screen and immediately charge the vehicle
at the nearest charging station.
There are three levels of information that will be
displayed as the Li-ion battery becomes dis-
charged:
1. The following warning lights illuminate on
the instrument panel and messages are
displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal
system screen display at the same time to
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