Control Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Leaf. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Power Switch ON

VCM monitors the 12V battery voltage during power switch ON cycle and immediately starts charging when VCM judges that the voltage is lowered.

NOTE: VCM does not perform the automatic 12V battery charge control when the shift position is in a range other than "P" range.

When Vehicle is Not Used for A Long Time

VCM measures the time of no operation using its internal timer. If the time of no operation reaches 24 hours, VCM performs automatic charge for 4 minutes.

VCM resets the no operation status continuous time when the vehicle satisfies one of the following conditions.

READY continues for more than 4 minutes.
Normal charge continues for more than 4 minutes.
Quick charge continues for more than 4 minutes.
Climate Ctrl. Timer or remote climate control continues for more than 4 minutes.
Discharge current of 12 V battery is 1.5 A or more.

NOTE:

During automatic 12V battery charge, the charging status indicator blinks.
The automatic 12V battery charge control does not start within approximately one hour when the power switch is turned ON/OFF.