2016 NISSAN LEAF key

c. The charge connector can be unlocked by
pushing the charge connector unlock button on
the Nissan Intelligent Key® for more than
1 second. The charge connector will temporarily
unlock for 30 seconds.
d. Press the charge connector release button and pull the charge connector to remove it.
3. If the Trickle or Normal Charge Connector Cannot Unlock
a. Place power switch in OFF position.
b. Open the hood.
c. Using a flat head screwdriver (or suitable tool) , insert into the screw located through the access
hole near the front of the hood lock.
d. Rotate screw clockwise to release the charge connector lock.
e. Press the charge connector release button and pull the charge connector to remove it. HOLD
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Indications the High Voltage System is ON
1. If the READY indicator is ON, the high voltage system is active.
2.

The high voltage system is active if any charge indicator
is ON (blue LEDs on top of the instrument panel) .
Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery terminal, if necessary, lower the windows, unlock the doors, and
open the rear hatch as required. Once 12-volt battery is disconnected, power controls will not operate.
Powering Down the High Voltage System
The high voltage system can be shut down with any 1 of the following procedures: • Turn OFF the power switch anddisconnect the 12-volt battery. Refer to
Primary Procedure (FRG–20) .
•

Remove the fuses for the high voltage control system and disconnect the 12-volt battery.
Refer to Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses) (FRG–22).
•

Remove the service plug and disconnect the 12-volt battery. Refer to Alternate Procedure 2
(Remove

Service Plug) (FRG–24) .
Primary

Procedure
1. Check the READY indicator status. If it is ON, the high voltage system is active.
2.

Place the selector lever in the Park (P) position.
3. Press the power switch once to turn OFF the high voltage system. Then verify whether the READY indicator is OFF and continue to the next steps to
open

the hood for 12-volt battery negative cable access.
If the READY indicator does not turn off, refer to
Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses) (FRG–22)
4. If possible, keep the Nissan Intelligent Key® at least 5
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Vehicle Cut Sheet12-volt Battery
Nissan North America, Inc. Version 2, February 2014 DANGER
High voltage battery
High voltage harness
12-volt battery
12-volt battery
1-800-387-0122 (Canada) (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Eastern, Central and Pacific Time Zones) Nissan Consumer Affairs: 1-800-647-7261 (US) or
(Monday-Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday 8am-4:30pm Central Time) or Nissan EV Customer Support: 1-877-664-2738
Emergency Contact:
NEVER CUT- High
voltage battery
High voltage
component or
harness
(Harness can be cut
only after the high
voltage system
shutdown procedure
has been completed.)
Never cut high voltage
components/batteries identified as
"NEVER CUT" for any reason. Death or serious personal injury will result. High voltage components:
Inverter, Power Delivery
Module (DC-DC converter
and On Board Charger),
Traction motor and
Reduction gear
Key
Under
side View Shown
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