User Manual - Page 83

For 2011 LEAF.

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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
GUIDE
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