2013 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual - Page 148

light illuminated, there is a very small reserve of Li-ion battery charge remaining. NOTE: • The number of segments illuminated on the Li-ion battery available charge gauge is determined by the available charge and the amount of charge the Li-ion battery is capable of storing at the current temperature. • Temperature affects the amount of charge the Li-ion battery is capable of storing. The Li-ion battery is capable of storing less power when the Li-ion battery temperature is cold. The Li-ion battery is capable of storing more power when the Li-ion battery is warm. The number of segments illuminated on the Li-ion battery available charge gauge can change based on the amount of power the Li-ion battery is capable of storing. For example, when the Li-ion battery becomes colder, more segments on the Li-ion battery available charge gauge illuminate because the available charge is a greater percentage of the Li-ion battery's capability of storing power. When the Li-ion battery becomes warmer, less segments on the Li-ion bat- tery available charge gauge illuminate because the remaining energy is a lower percentage of the Li-ion battery's capability of storing power. LI-ION BATTERY AVAILABLE CHARGE GAUGE 1 indicates the approximate availThe gauge ᭺ able Li-ion battery charge to run the vehicle. Charge the Li-ion battery before the display reaches the bottom line. The low battery charge warning light illuminates when the Li-ion battery available charge gauge is getting low. Charge as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the display reaches the bottom line. When the display reaches the bottom of the display and the low battery charge Instruments and controls 2-9