Jump starting -7 – NISSAN 2009 Quest User Manual

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● The spare tire is designed for emer-

gency use. See specific instructions un-
der the heading “Wheels and tires” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.

To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions and precautions below must be fol-
lowed.

WARNING

● If done incorrectly, jump starting can

lead to a battery explosion, resulting in
severe injury or death. It could also
damage your vehicle.

● Explosive hydrogen gas is always

present in the vicinity of the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away from
the battery.

● Do not allow battery fluid to come into

contact with eyes, skin, clothing or
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a cor-
rosive sulfuric acid solution which can
cause severe burns. If the fluid should
come into contact with anything, imme-
diately flush the contacted area with
water.

● Keep battery out of the reach of

children.

● The booster battery must be rated at 12

volts. Use of an improperly rated battery
can damage your vehicle.

● Whenever working on or near a battery,

always wear suitable eye protectors (for
example, goggles or industrial safety
spectacles) and remove rings, metal
bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean
over the battery when jump starting.

● Do not attempt to jump start a frozen

battery. It could explode and cause se-
rious injury.

● Your vehicle has an automatic engine

cooling fan. It could come on at any
time. Keep hands and other objects
away from it.

JUMP STARTING

In case of emergency

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