hood release NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Roadside Assistance Guide

12. If necessary, connect the vehicle to a charging station or EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment) to charge the Li-ion battery. The vehicle cannot be driven unless the Li-ion battery is
charged.
NOTE:
If it is not possible to turn the LEAF system ON by following this procedure, 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 12V 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 4-1 Jump Starting.
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. Remove the 10 mm access cover bolts (1) and remove
the cover (2) .
NOTE: : Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front
direction.
6.

Remove the service plug using the following steps: (1) pull up and release the green lever, (2)
press the locking tab to release and rotate fully upward, (3) pull the service plug completely out of
its socket.
7. Wait at least ten (10) minutes for complete discharge of the high voltage capacitor after
the service plug has been removed.
8. Open the hood. 1
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