Jump starting -9 – NISSAN 2013 Armada - Owner's Manual User Manual

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WARNING

Always make sure that the spare tire

and jacking equipment are properly se-
cured after use. Such items can become
dangerous projectiles in an accident or
sudden stop.

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.

If the battery of a vehicle equipped with the
NISSAN Intelligent Key

is discharged, the

ignition switch cannot be moved from the
LOCK position, even when using the me-
chanical key or the valet key. Connect the
jumper cables to another vehicle, as in the
case of a discharged battery, and then the
ignition switch can be moved from the
LOCK position. Then, jump start the ve-
hicle.

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 pres-

ent 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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