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CAUTION

￿ Always connect positive (+) to posi-

tive (+) and negative (−) to body

ground (for example, strut mounting

bolt, etc. — not to the battery).

￿ Make sure that the jumper cables do

not touch moving parts in the engine

compartment and that the cable

clamps do not contact any other

metal.

WARNING

Always follow the instructions below. Failure to do so could result in damage to the charging system and cause per- sonal injury.

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 6-8In case of emergency

the N (Neutral) position (On automatic trans- mission models, move the selector lever to the P (Park) position). Switch off all unnec- essary 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. (￿1 - ￿4 )

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.

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.

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Nissan Z33-D Always connect positive + to posi, Tive + and negative − to body, Ground for example, strut mounting, Metal