Push starting -10, If your vehicle overheats -10 – NISSAN CVT SIC0697 User Manual

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7. After starting your engine, carefully discon-

nect the negative cable and then the positive

cable.

8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be

sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover the

vent holes as it may be contaminated with

corrosive acid.

Do not start the engine by pushing.

CAUTION

CVT models cannot be push started.
Attempting to do so may cause trans-
mission damage.

WARNING

¼ Do not continue to drive if your ve-

hicle overheats. Doing so could
cause a vehicle fire.

¼ To avoid the danger of being scalded,

never remove the radiator cap while
the engine is still hot. When the ra-
diator cap is removed, pressurized
hot water will spurt out, possibly
causing serious injury.

¼ Do not open the hood if steam is

coming out.

If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an

extremely high temperature gauge reading), or if

you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal

noise, etc., take the following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the

parking brake and move the selector lever to

the P (Park) position.
Do not stop the engine.

2. Turn off the air conditioner switch. Open all

the windows, move the heater or air condi-

tioner temperature control to maximum hot

PUSH STARTING

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

6-10

In case of emergency

04.4.5/Z50-D/V5.0

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