NISSAN 2012 Sentra User Manual

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WARNING

Always follow the instructions below.
Failure 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 se-

lector to N (Neutral) (manual transmission)
or to P (Park) (CVT). Switch off all unneces-
sary electrical systems (lights, heater, air
conditioner, etc.).

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

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

4. Connect the jumper cables in the sequence

illustrated (

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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.

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In case of emergency

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