2013 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual - Page 41

NOTE: • Charging can be started remotely, even if charging timer is set up. • When you have forgotten to connect the charge connector at home, there is a function that can notify you via text message capable cellular phone, internet enabled smart phone or personal computer. See ؆Charging related remote function؆ in the ؆Charge؆ section (models with navigation system). • NISSAN recommends that you connect the normal charge cable when getting out of the vehicle, even if it is not going to be used. By doing this, you can get the most out of the remote climate control (models with navigation system) and Climate Ctrl. Timer functions the next time you use the vehicle. AT HOME AFTER DRIVING Charging the Li-ion battery When you return home, connect the vehicle to the charging station installed at your home using the normal charge connector. Charge the vehicle or set the charging timer function to have the vehicle charge at a specific time. See ЉCharging timerЉ in the ЉChargeЉ section. 1. When the power switch is turned off, the settings of the charging timer, and the Climate Ctrl. Timer and the charge connector lock functions are displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal display. See ЉDot matrix liquid crystal displayЉ in the ЉInstruments and controlsЉ section. 2. Open the charge port lid and charge port cap. See ЉCharge port lidЉ in the ЉPre-driving checks and adjustmentsЉ section. 3. Connect the charge connector to the vehicle. 4. When a charging timer is turned on, charging starts at the set time. When a charging timer is not turned on, charging starts immediately. EV-22 EV Overview