Jump starting -5, Notice, Warning – NISSAN 2015 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

6-5

JUMP STARTING

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