1997 NISSAN MAXIMA jump start

5 In case of emergency
Flat tire ...................................................................... 5-2
Jump starting............................................................. 5-7
Push starting ............................................................. 5-9
If your vehicle overheats ........................................... 5-9
Tow truck towing ..................................................... 5-10
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To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions and precautions below must be
followed.
IIf done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a battery explosion, resulting
in severe injury or death. It could also
damage your vehicle.
IExplosive hydrogen gas is always
present in the vicinity of the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away from
the battery.
IDo not allow battery fluid to come
into contact with eyes, skin, cloth or
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a
corrosive sulphuric acid solution
which can cause severe burns. If the
fluid should come into contact with
anything, immediately flush the con-
tacted area with water.
IKeep battery out of the reach of chil-
dren.
IThe booster battery must be rated at
12 volts. Use of an improperly rated
battery can damage your vehicle.IWhenever working on or near a bat-
tery, always wear suitable eye protec-
tors (for example, goggles or indus-
trial safety spectacles) and remove
rings, metal bands, or any other jew-
elry. Do not lean over the battery
when jump-starting.
IDo not attempt to jump start a frozen
battery. It could explode and cause
serious injury.
IYour vehicle has an automatic engine
cooling fan. It could come on at any
time. Keep hands and other objects
away from it.
JUMP STARTING
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Always follow the instructions below. Fail-
ure to do so could result in damage to the
charging system and cause personal in-
jury.
1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle,
position the two vehicles to bring their bat-
teries into close proximity to each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply parking brake. Move the shift lever to
ªNeutralº (On automatic transmission mod-
els, move the lever to ªPº). Switch off all
unnecessary electrical systems (light,
heater, air conditioner, etc.).3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so
equipped). Cover the battery with an old
cloth to reduce explosion hazard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as
illustrated.
IAlways connect positive (+) to posi-
tive (+) and negative (þ) to body
ground (e.g., strut mounting bolt, etc.
Ð not to the battery).
IMake sure that cables do not touch
moving parts in the engine compart-
ment and that clamps do not contact
any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the other vehicle and let
it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the other vehicle
at about 2,000 rpm, and start your engine in
the normal manner.
Do not keep 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.
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children.
Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be
between the MAX. and MIN. lines.
If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled
water to bring the level to the indicator in each
filler opening.Do not overfill.
1. Remove the cell plugs.
2. Add distilled water up to the MAX. level.
3. Tighten cell plugs.
JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, see the ªIn case
of emergencyº section. If the engine does not
start by jump starting, the battery may have to
be replaced. Contact your NISSAN dealer.
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Precautions when starting and driving ........ 4-2
E
Economy hints ................................................ 4-15
Emission control information label .................. 9-11
Emission control system warranty .................. 9-19
Engine ............................................................... 9-8
Before starting the engine ........................... 4-6
Changing engine coolant ............................ 7-6
Changing engine oil .................................... 7-8
Checking engine coolant level .................... 7-5
Checking engine oil level ............................ 7-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 1-4
Engine cooling system ................................ 7-5
Engine oil..................................................... 7-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .......................................... 9-4
Engine serial number ................................ 9-11
Starting the engine ...................................... 4-6
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...................... 4-2
Explanation of maintenance items.................. 8-10
F
Flat tire .............................................................. 5-2
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid ..................... 7-10
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 7-12
Power steering fluid................................... 7-11
Window washer fluid ................................. 7-12
FM/AM radio with cassette player .................. 3-12
FM-AM radio with cassette player .................. 3-16FM-AM radio with cassette player and
compact disc player ........................................ 3-22
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........................... 9-11
Foldable outside mirrors ................................. 2-39
Front fog light switch (If so equipped) ............ 1-15
Front personal light ......................................... 1-23
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .............................................. 9-2
Fuel filler cap ............................................. 2-10
Fuel filler lid lock ....................................... 2-10
Fuel gauge .................................................. 1-5
Fuel recommendation.................................. 9-2
Fuses .............................................................. 7-21
Fusible links .................................................... 7-23
G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 1-4
Fuel gauge .................................................. 1-5
Meters and gauges ..................................... 1-3
General maintenance ....................................... 8-3
Glove box lock .................................................. 2-8
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........................ 1-16
Head restraint ................................................. 2-15
Headlight and turn signal switch..................... 1-14
Headlights ....................................................... 7-23
Heated seats (If so equipped) ........................ 1-16
Heater operation ............................................... 3-4Hood release .................................................... 2-8
I
If your vehicle is ever stolen ........................... 1-26
If your vehicle overheats .................................. 5-9
Ignition switch ................................................... 4-4
Injured persons ............................................... 2-26
Inside mirror .................................................... 2-40
Installing license plate .................................... 9-12
Instrument brightness control ......................... 1-15
Integrated HomeLink
transmitter
(If so equipped).......................................... 1-24
Interior light ..................................................... 1-22
J
Jump starting ........................................... 5-7, 7-14
K
Key .................................................................... 2-2
L
License plate
Installing license plate ............................... 9-12
Light
Front fog light switch (If so
equipped)................................................... 1-15
Front personal light ................................... 1-23
Headlight and turn signal switch ............... 1-14
Headlights.................................................. 7-23
Interior light................................................ 1-22
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Safety
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 2-3
Reporting safety defects (For U.S.A.) ....... 9-19
Seat adjustment .............................................. 2-12
Seat belt
2-point type without retractor .................... 2-29
3-point type seat belt with ......................... 2-26
Precautions on seat belt usage ................ 2-24
Seat belt extenders ................................... 2-30
Seat belt maintenance .............................. 2-31
Seat belts .................................................. 2-24
Seats ............................................................... 2-12
Spark plug replacement .................................. 7-15
Speedometer .................................................... 1-4
Starting
Before starting the engine ........................... 4-6
Jump starting ..................................... 5-7, 7-14
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 4-2
Push starting ............................................... 5-9
Starting the engine ...................................... 4-6
Steering
Power steering fluid................................... 7-11
Power steering system .............................. 4-17
Tilting steering wheel ................................ 2-38
Sunroof (If so equipped) ................................. 1-21
Supplemental air bag warning light ................ 2-22
Supplemental restraint system (Supplemental air
bag system) .................................................... 2-17
Switch
Front fog light switch (If so equipped) ...... 1-15
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 1-16
Headlight and turn signal switch ............... 1-14Ignition switch .............................................. 4-4
Rear window and outside mirror defogger
switch......................................................... 1-13
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 1-12
T
Tachometer ....................................................... 1-4
Theft warning (If so equipped)........................ 1-10
Three way catalyst ............................................ 4-2
Tilting steering wheel ...................................... 2-38
Timing chain ..................................................... 9-8
Tire
Flat tire ........................................................ 5-2
Tire chains ................................................. 7-31
Tire placard ............................................... 9-12
Tire pressure ............................................. 7-30
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-18
Wheels and tires ................................ 7-30, 9-9
Tow truck towing ............................................. 5-10
Towing
Tow truck towing ....................................... 5-10
Towing load/specification chart ................. 9-15
Trailer towing ............................................. 9-14
Trailer towing .................................................. 9-14
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid ..................... 7-10
Driving with automatic transmission............ 4-7
Driving with manual transmission ............. 4-10
Trip odometer ................................................... 1-4
Trunk lid lock .................................................... 2-9
Trunk lid opener operation ............................... 2-6
Trunk light ....................................................... 1-23U
Uniform tire quality grading............................. 9-18
V
Vanity mirror light ............................................ 1-23
Vehicle identification ....................................... 9-10
Vehicle identification number (Chassis
number) ..................................................... 9-10
Vehicle identification number plate ........... 9-10
Vehicle loading information............................. 9-13
Vehicle recovery (Freeing a stuck
vehicle)............................................................ 5-12
Ventilator ........................................................... 3-2
W
Warning
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 1-16
Supplemental air bag warning labels ........ 2-22
Supplemental air bag warning light........... 2-22
Theft warning (If so equipped) .................. 1-10
Warning/indicator light and buzzer.............. 1-6
Wheels and tires ..................................... 7-30, 9-9
Window washer fluid ....................................... 7-12
Windshield wiper and washer switch.............. 1-12
Wiper
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 1-12
Wiper blades ............................................. 7-18
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