Push starting -10 – NISSAN 2012 Sentra - Owner's Manual User Manual

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CAUTION

Always connect positive (ϩ) to positive

(

ϩ) and negative (Ϫ) to body ground (for

example, strut mounting bolt, engine
lift bracket, etc.) — not to the battery.

Make sure the jumper cables do not

touch moving parts in the engine com-
partment and that the cable clamps do
not contact any other metal.

5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and

let it run for a few minutes.
For Intelligent Key system equipped models,
use the mechanical key to start the engine.

6. Keep the engine speed of the booster ve-

hicle at about 2,000 rpm, and start the en-
gine of the vehicle being jump started.

CAUTION

Do not keep the starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does
not start right away, place the ignition
switch in the OFF position and wait 3 to 4
seconds before trying again.

7. After starting the engine, carefully discon-

nect the negative cable and then the positive
cable.

8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be

sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover
the vent holes, as it may be contaminated
with corrosive acid.

CAUTION

Do not push start this vehicle. The

three-way catalyst may be damaged.

Continuously Variable Transmission

(CVT) models cannot be push-started or
tow-started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.

For manual transmission (M/T) models,

never try to start the vehicle by towing
it. When the engine starts, the forward
surge could cause the vehicle to collide
with the tow vehicle.

PUSH STARTING

6-10

In case of emergency

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