Jump starting -5, Notice, Warning – NISSAN 2014 GT R - Owner's Manual User Manual

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6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle

and stand in a safe place, away from traffic
and clear of the vehicle.

For the tire removing procedure, see the
following section. (

“Jacking vehicle and

removing wheels” page 8-43)

The following circumstances indicate that the
battery is discharged.
. The starter motor does not turn or it turns

weakly and the engine does not start.

. The vehicle lights are much dimmer than

usual.

. The sound of the horn is weak. The horn

makes no sound.

NOTICE

When the battery is discharged, do not
close either of the front doors. The
automatic window adjusting function
will not work, and the side roof panel
may be damaged.

To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions and precautions below must be
followed.
For the battery maintenance information, see the
following section. (

“Battery” page 8-17)

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 corrosive sulphuric acid solution
which can cause severe burns. If the
fluid should come into contact with
anything, immediately flush the con-
tacted area with water.

. Keep the 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

In case of emergency

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JUMP STARTING

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