Nissan Leaf Owners Manual | 2025

12.11.2. Jump starting

Jump starting provides power to the 12 volt system to allow the electrical systems to operate. The electrical systems must be operating to allow the Li-ion battery to be charged. Jump starting does not charge the Li-ion battery. The Li-ion battery must be charged before the vehicle can be driven.

If jump starting is necessary, see

. If the power switch does not switch to READY to drive position by jump starting, the 12-volt battery may have to be replaced. Contact a NISSAN certified electric vehicle dealer.
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