Push starting -6 – NISSAN 2011 GT R - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2009/ 12/ 11

2. Apply parking brake. Move the shift lever to

the

&

P

position. Switch off all unnecessary

electrical systems (light, heater, air condi-
tioner, etc.).

3. Remove the battery cover. Cover the battery

with a firmly wrung out moist cloth to reduce
explosion hazard.

4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as

illustrated (

*

1

?

*

2

?

*

3

?

*

4

).

If the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged, 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 that 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

.

NOTE:

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 again.

7. After starting your engine, carefully discon-

nect the negative cable and then the positive
cable (

*

4

?

*

3

?

*

2

?

*

1

).

8. Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to

cover the vent holes as it may be contami-
nated with corrosive acid.

9. Put the battery cover on.

NOTE:

If the clamp clip is difficult to connect to
the battery terminal, remove the cowl top
cover to make it easier. (

“REMOVING

THE COWL TOP COVER” page 8-8)

Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing.

NOTICE

Your NISSAN cannot be push-started or
tow-started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.

If needed, Roadside Assistance is available.
Please see your Warranty Information Booklet
for the toll-free number to call (U.S.) or Warranty
& Roadside Assistance Information Booklet
(Canada).

6-6

In case of emergency

PUSH STARTING

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