10. After starting the EV system, carefully disconnect the negative cable and then the positive cable
( ) . Keep the EV system on for over twenty (20) minutes to charge the 12-volt
battery.
11. If necessary, connect the vehicle to a charging station or EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) to charge the high-voltage battery. The vehicle cannot be driven unless the
high-voltage battery is charged.
NOTE:
If it is not possible to turn the LEAF system ON by following this procedure, it is
recommended you contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer immediately.
4-2 P (Park) Position Release Procedure
If you need to release the vehicle from the P (Park) position, proceed as follows. When power switch is
turned OFF or 12-volt battery is low, LEAF automatically shifts to P position.
NOTE: This procedure requires two (2) people.
1. To start the EV system with a booster battery, refer to 4. Jump Starting (DG–33).
2.
Turn power switch ON by pushing the power switch 2 times without pressing brake pedal.
3. Confirm parking brake is applied.
4. Close all doors and press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Place the selector lever in the N (Neutral) position.
6. Remove the following 2 fuses:
• F/L 40A PBW MTR (under hood fuse and relay box)
• METER 1 10A (in the cabin fuse box)
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5-2.2 Removal Procedure
NEVER disassemble or open the high-voltage battery to avoid severe personal injury or
death
by electrical shock.
1. Discharge the high-voltage battery. Refer to 3-1 Discharging Procedures (DG–13).
2.
Raise the vehicle and remove the high-voltage battery under covers (front, center and rear) .
3. Remove the harness clamp (A) and disconnect the high-voltage harness connector (B) from the high-
voltage battery. Touching high-voltage components without wearing
appropriate
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will
cause electrocution.
a. Use the following instructions to disconnect thehigh-voltage harness connector. To prevent electrocution, cover battery side of high-
voltage
connector with insulated tape. : Insulated tape A
B
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AAYIA0166ZZ
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