Precautions For Charging
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Nissan Leaf. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Use genuine NISSAN EVSE only.
- Check that there is no foreign material such as water or dust in the charge port or the charge connector.WARNING:
- Since there may be risk of electric shock, never touch the charge gun or charge port if they contain foreign material.
- Since there may be risk of electric shock or electric leakage, never connect the charge gun or charge port if they contain foreign material.
- Check that there is no rust, corrosion or damage on the charge port or charge gun. Check that there is no loosening at the time of connection.WARNING: Since electric leakage, electric shock, short-circuit or fire may occur, never charge if any problem is found.
- Never perform charging when the connection is heavily exposed to water.
- Never perform charging with the body cover attached.
- Never perform charging when there may be risk of lightning.
- Stop charging immediately when an unusual odor or smoke is found during charging.
- Never place hand near the cooling fan during charging.NOTE: The cooling fan may automatically start operation during charging when the power switch is turned OFF.
- After charging, securely close the cover and lid of the charge port to prevent entry of water or dust.
- To turn on READY after charging, operate it after disconnecting the charge connector from the charge port.NOTE: When the charge connector is connected to the charge port, READY is disabled.
- To prevent electric shock or fire arising from electric leakage, use a waterproof plug with grounding connected to the ground fault interrupter.
- For charging with AC 100 V, use 15 A rating or more plug. For charging with AC 200 V, use 20 A rating or more plug.WARNING: If a plug with a low current rating is used or if a plug adapter is installed and used in combination with an other device, the plug may cause abnormal heating, resulting in a fire.
- For charging, never use a generator or any other power source other than specified.NOTE: Charging may not be performed correctly or a malfunction may occur.
- When quick charging is performed, be sure to use a quick charger compatible with the vehicle.