2013 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual - Page 159

High beam indicator light (blue) This light illuminates when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected. Plug in indicator light This light illuminates while charge connector is connected to the vehicle and blinks during charging. This light illuminates in the following conditions. • Li-ion battery available charge is extremely low • Li-ion battery temperature is very low (approximately ‫מ‬4°F (‫מ‬20°C) • When the temperature of EV system is high (motor, inverter, coolant system, Li-ion battery etc.) • When the EV system has a malfunction. If the low battery charge warning light is illuminated, charge the Li-ion battery as soon as possible. If this indicator illuminates because the Li-ion battery is cold due to low outside temperatures, move the vehicle to a warmer location. The Li-ion battery temperature may be increased by charging the Li-ion battery. If the light illuminates when the EV system becomes hot due to continuous hill climbing either continue driving at a slower safe speed, or stop the vehicle in a safe location. If this indicator does not turn off, contact a NISSAN certified dealer. If the indicator illuminate when a part in the EV system has malfunctioned. If the indicator illuminates in a situation other than those described above, or if it does not turn off, there may be a system malfunction. Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. WARNING Power limitation mode can result in reduced power and vehicle speed. The reduced speed may be lower than other traffic, which could increase the chance of a collision. Be especially careful when driving. If the vehicle cannot maintain a safe driving speed, pull to the side of the road in a safe area. Charge the Li-ion battery if the charge is low or allow the Li-ion battery to cool. NOTE: If the charge connector is connected to the vehicle, the power switch can not be placed in the READY to drive position. READY to drive indicator light The READY to drive indicator light illuminates when the EV (Electric Vehicle) System is powered and the vehicle may be driven. The READY to drive indicator light will turn off in the following conditions. • Certain EV (Electric Vehicle) system malfunctions. • The READY to drive indicator light turns off immediately before the Li-ion battery is completely discharged If the Li-ion battery becomes completely discharged, the vehicle must be Power limitation indicator light When the power limitation indicator light is illuminated, the power provided to the traction motor is reduced. Therefore the vehicle is not as responsive when the accelerator is depressed while the power limitation light is illuminated. When this light comes on, the warning display appears on the navigation display and the dot matrix liquid crystal display. Follow the instructions provided on the navigation display. 2-20 Instruments and controls