2013 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual - Page 51
2013 Nissan Leaf Manual
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PRECAUTIONS ON CHARGING WARNING • If you use any medical electric devices, such as an implantable cardiac pacemaker or an implantable cardiovascular defibrillator, check with the electric medical device manufacturer concerning the effects that charging may have on implanted devices before starting the charge operation. Charging may affect the operation. • If you have an implantable cardiac pacemaker or an implantable cardiovascular defibrillator, while the Li-ion battery is charging: - Do not stay inside the vehicle. - Do not go inside the vehicle, for example to remove or place an item in the passenger compartment. - Do not open the rear hatch, for example to remove or place an item in the cargo area. Charging may affect the operation of electric medical device and result in serious personal injury or death. • Make sure there is no water or foreign materials in the charge port, charge connector or electrical plug, and that they are not damaged or affected by rust or corrosion. If any of these conditions are noticeable, do not charge the Li-ion battery. This may result in a short circuit or electric shock and could cause a fire which may result in serious personal injury or death. • To avoid serious personal injury or death when the Li-ion battery is charging, be aware of the following precautions. - Do not touch the metal contacts of the charge port, charge connector or electrical plug. - Do not touch the vehicle and charger when there is lightning. A lightning strike may back feed into the charger causing damage and possible personal injury or death. • Make sure the charge connector is removed from the charge port before starting your vehicle. If the charge connector is only partially engaged and the connector latch is unlocked, it is possible to place the EV (Electric Vehicle) in the READY to drive position. • Do not plug in or unplug the plug with wet hands and do not stand in water, liquid or snow. This may cause an electric shock which may result in serious personal injury or death. • Do not disassemble or modify the charge port or the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment). This may cause a fire. • If you notice an unusual odor or smoke coming from the vehicle, stop charging immediately. • Be careful not to allow your hands, hair, jewelry or clothing to come into contact with, or get caught in, the traction motor cooling fan. The cooling fan can start at any time during charging. CH-2 Charging