Push starting -9 – NISSAN 2008 Versa Hatchback - 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, turn the key off 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.

Automatic Transmission (AT) or Con-

tinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

models cannot be push-started or tow-

started. Attempting to do so may cause

transmission damage.

For manual transmission 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

In case of emergency

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2008 Versa (vrs)

Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
01/02/08—debbie

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