Nissan 2010 Maxima User Manual download pdf (Page 367)

● 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.

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

● CVT models cannot be push-started or

tow-started. Attempting to do so may

cause transmission damage.

● Do not push start this vehicle. The

three-way catalyst may be damaged.

If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an

extremely high temperature gauge reading) or if

you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal

noise, etc., take the following steps.

WARNING

● Do not continue to drive if your vehicle

overheats. Doing so could cause engine

damage or a vehicle fire.

● To avoid the danger of being scalded,

never remove the radiator cap while the

engine is still hot. When the radiator

cap is removed, pressurized hot water

will spurt out, possibly causing serious

injury.

● Do not open the hood if steam is com-

ing out.

1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply

the parking brake and move the shift selector

to P (Park).

Do not stop the engine.

2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the

windows, move the heater or air conditioner

temperature control to maximum hot and fan

control to high speed.

PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

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