NISSAN 2012 LEAF - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 274)

Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply the parking brake.
If the 12-volt battery is discharged, the
power switch cannot be moved from
the OFF position. Connect the jumper
cables to the booster vehicle
*
B before
pushing the power switch.
3. Push the P position switch to place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position.
4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems
(headlights, heater, air conditioner, etc.).
5. Place the power switch in the OFF position.
6. Remove the vent caps on the 12-volt battery
(if so equipped). Cover the battery with a
firmly wrung out moist cloth to reduce the
hazard of an explosion.
7. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as
illustrated (
*
1
?
*
2
?
*
3
?
*
4 ).
CAUTION
. Always connect positive (+) to posi-
tive (+) and negative ( −) to body
ground (for example, as illustrated),
not to the 12-volt battery.
. Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the motor
compartment and that the cable
clamps do not contact any other
metal.
8. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
*
B .
9. While the booster vehicle
*
B engine is
running, place the EV system in the READY
to drive position.
CAUTION
If the system does not start right away,
push the power switch to the OFF
position and wait 10 seconds before
trying again.
10. After starting your EV system, carefully
disconnect the negative cable and then the
positive cable (
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4
?
*
3
?
*
2
?
*
1 ) and
keep the READY to drive position over 20
minutes to charge the 12-volt battery.
11. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be
sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover
the vent holes because it may be contami-
nated with corrosive acid.
12. If necessary connect the vehicle to a
charging station or EVSE (Electric Vehicle
Supply Equipment) to charge the Li-ion
battery. (See “CH. Charging” section.) The
vehicle can not be driven until the Li-ion
battery is charged.
NOTE:
If it is not possible to turn the system ON
by following this procedure, contact a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer immediately.
In case of emergency 6-11