NISSAN 2014 Sentra - Owner's Manual User Manual

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● Whenever working on or near a battery,

always wear suitable eye protectors (for
example, goggles or industrial safety
spectacles) and remove rings, metal
bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean
over the battery when jump starting.

● Do not attempt to jump start a frozen

battery. It could explode and cause se-
rious injury.

● Your vehicle has an automatic engine

cooling fan. It could come on at any
time. Keep hands and other objects
away from it.

WARNING

Always follow the instructions below. Fail-
ure to do so could result in damage to the
charging

system

and

cause

personal

injury.

1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle,

position the two vehicles to bring their bat-
teries near each other.

Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.

2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever

to P (Park). Switch off all unnecessary elec-
trical systems (lights, heater, air conditioner,
etc.).

3. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” posi-

tion.

4. Remove the vent caps on the battery (if so

equipped). Cover the battery with an old
cloth to reduce explosion hazard.

5. Connect the jumper cables in the sequence

illustrated (

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WCE0054

In case of emergency

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