NISSAN 2013 LEAF - Roadside Assistance Guide - Manual (Page 17)

4-1.1 Jump Starting Procedures
1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle (B), position the two vehicles (A and B) to bring their
12V batteries into close proximity to each other.
DO NOT allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Push the P (Park) 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 (if possible).
If the 12V 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.
6. Remove the vent caps on the 12V 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 (a→b→c→d).
• Always connect positive (+) to positive (+) and negative (-) to body ground (for example,
as illustrated), not to the 12V 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, turn the power switch ON while pressing the
brake pedal in order to place the LEAF in READY mode.
If the system does not start right away, push the power switch to the OFF position and wait
at least 10 seconds before trying again.
10. After starting the EV system, carefully disconnect the negative cable and then the positive cable
(d→c→b→a). Keep the EV system on for over twenty (20) minutes to charge the 12V
battery.
11. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be sure to properly dispose of the cloth used to cover
the vent holes because it may be contaminated with corrosive acid.
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