IF THE LI-ION BATTERY BECOMES
COMPLETELY DISCHARGED
11. If necessary, connect the vehicle to a
charging station or EVSE (Electric Ve-
hicle Supply Equipment) to charge the
Li-ion battery. For additional informa-
tion, refer to the “Charging” section. The
vehicle cannot be driven until the Li-ion
battery is charged.
If the power limitation indicator light
illuminates, the traction motor output is
limited resulting in reduced vehicle speed.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location before
the Li-ion battery becomes completely dis-
charged and no power is available to drive
the vehicle. Contact Roadside assistance;
refer to a NISSAN Warranty Information
Booklet.
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.
12. After jump starting your vehicle it is rec-
ommended you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer to have the 12V battery
tested.
If possible, place the power switch in the
OFF position while waiting for assistance to
prevent discharging the 12-volt battery.
8. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
NOTE:
B
.
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NOTE:
If it is not possible to turn the system ON
by following this procedure, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer immediately.
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9. While the booster vehicle
engine is
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If the Li-ion battery becomes completely
discharged:
running, place the EV system in the
READY to drive position.
• The vehicle is automatically placed in
the ON position and it will not be pos-
sible to switch to the READY to drive
position.
CAUTION
If the system does not start right away,
push the power switch to the OFF posi-
tion and wait 10 seconds before trying
again.
• The vehicle is automatically switched
to the N (Neutral) position and it will not
be possible to drive the vehicle.
10. After starting your EV system, carefully
disconnect the negative cable and
4
3
2
then the positive cable (
→
→
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O
O
1
→
) and keep in the READY to drive
position over 20 minutes to charge the
12-volt battery.
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