NISSAN 2011 370Z Roadster - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 328)

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Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 27
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WARNING
Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage
to the charging system and cause
personal injury.
1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle
*
A , position the two vehicles (
*
A and
*
B )
to bring their batteries into close proximity to
each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply parking brake. Move the selector lever
to the P (Park) position (Automatic transmis-
sion models). Move the shift lever to the N
(Neutral) position (Manual transmission
models). Switch off all unnecessary elec-
trical systems (light, heater, air conditioner,
etc.).
3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so
equipped). Cover the battery with a firmly
wrung out moist cloth
*
C to reduce
explosion hazard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as
illustrated (
*
1
? *
2
? *
3
? *
4 ).
For models with a steering wheel lock
mechanism: If the battery is discon-
nected or discharged, the steering
wheel will lock and cannot be turned.
Supply power using jumper cables
before pushing the ignition switch and
disengaging the steering lock.
CAUTION
. Always connect positive (+) to posi-
tive (+) and negative ( −) to body
ground (as illustrated) — not to the
battery.
. Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine
compartment and that clamps do
not contact any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
*
A
and let it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the booster
vehicle
*
A at about 2,000 rpm, and start
the engine of the vehicle being jump started
*
B .
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, push the
ignition switch to the OFF position
and wait 10 seconds before trying
6-14 In case of emergency