DaveinOlyWA
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Electryic said:Thanks for the advice. I will try leaving it in Drive rather than "ON" I was under the impression that in Drive mode other systems are engaged that use alot more energy than if your in ON.
Regarding the 12 volt battery.. . I'm pretty sure the main battery kicks in well before the 12 volt is down to a level that will negatively impact it. "Depleted" was not a good choice of words... I think its more like as soon as the 12 volt can benefit from being charged, the system probably kicks in. I doubt the Leaf would be designed to wait until the 12 volt is at a point that could degrade its overall lifespan to then kick in the main recharge system.
I will try leaving it in Drive though and see how it effects the range. Right now in "ON" it seems to use about 7% per hour.
there are other systems on butthe downside is nowhere near the risk of replacing your 12 volt battery annually