Nissan Ariya: Jump starting

To start your EV (Electric Vehicle) system with a booster battery, the instructions and precautions below must be followed.

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.

WARNING

• Incorrect jump starting can lead to a 12-volt battery explosion. The 12-volt battery explosion may result in severe injury or death. It may also result in damage to the vehicle. Be sure to follow the instructions in this section.
• Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in the vicinity of the 12- volt battery. Keep all sparks and flames away from the 12-volt battery.
• Always wear suitable eye protection and remove rings, bracelets, and any other jewelry whenever working on or near a 12-volt battery.
• Never lean over the 12-volt battery while jump starting.
• Never allow battery fluid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothes or the vehicle's painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a corrosive sulfuric acid which can cause severe burns. If the fluid comes into contact with anything, immediately flush the contacted area with plenty of water.
• Keep the 12-volt battery out of the reach of children.
• The booster battery must be rated at 12 volts. Use of an incorrectly rated battery will damage your vehicle.
• Never attempt to jump start a frozen battery. It could explode and cause serious injury.
• Your vehicle has an automatic cooling fan. It could come on at any time. Keep hands and other objects away from it.
• Always follow the instructions below. Failure to do so could result in damage to the DC/DC converter and cause personal injury.

CAUTION

• Do not attempt to perform a jump start on the 12-volt battery at the same time that the Li-ion battery is being charged. Doing so may damage the vehicle or charging equipment and could cause an injury.
• ARIYA cannot be used as a booster vehicle because it cannot supply enough power to start a gasoline engine. However, a gasoline engine vehicle can be used to supply power to the 12-volt battery of electric vehicle.

1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle B, position the two vehicles (A and B) to bring their 12-volt batteries into close proximity to each other.

Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Push the park button to place the vehicle in the P (Park) position.

4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems (headlights, heater, air conditioner, etc.).

5. Place the power switch in the OFF position.

6. Remove the vent caps (if so equipped) on the 12-volt battery. Cover the battery with a firmly wrung out moist cloth to reduce the hazard of an explosion.

7. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as illustrated ( 1→ 2→ 3→ 4).

CAUTION

• If the 12-volt battery is discharged, the power switch cannot be moved from the OFF position. Connect the jumper cables to the booster vehicle B before pushing the power switch.
• Always connect positive (+) to positive (+) 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.

8. Start the engine of the booster vehicle B.

9. While the booster vehicle B engine is running, place the power switch in the READY to drive position.

CAUTION

If the system does not start right away, push the power switch to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds before trying again.

10. After starting your EV system, carefully disconnect the negative cable and then the positive cable ( 4→ 3→ 2→ 1) and keep the READY to drive position over 20 minutes to charge the 12-volt battery.

11. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped).

Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover the vent holes because it may be contaminated with corrosive acid.

12. If necessary, connect the vehicle to a charging station or NISSAN EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) (if so equipped) to charge the Li-ion battery.

NOTE

If it is not possible to turn the system ON by following this procedure, it is recommended that you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer immediately.

Flat tireIf the Li-ion battery becomes completely discharged