Nissan Z33-D owner manual DI0137MA

3.Close and lock all the doors using the key or keyfob.

4.Disconnect the negative (−) battery ter- minal.

5.Securely close the hood.

To connect the negative (−) battery termi- nal, perform the procedure in the following order. Otherwise, the window and the side roof panel/top side rail may contact and be damaged.

1.Unlock (using the key) and open the driver side door. Do not close the door.

2.Open the hood.

3.Connect the negative (−) battery termi- nal. Then close the hood.

4.Fully open the driver side door window.

5.Close the driver side door and the win- dow.

WARNING

￿Do not expose the battery to flames or electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas, generated by battery fluid, is explo- sive. Do not allow battery fluid to

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contact your skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. After touching a battery or battery cap, do not touch or rub your eyes. Thoroughly wash your hands. If the acid contacts your eyes, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water for at least 15 min- utes and seek medical attention.

￿Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in the battery is low. Low battery fluid can cause a higher load on the bat- tery which can generate heat, reduce battery life, and in some cases lead to an explosion.

￿When working on or near a battery, always wear suitable eye protection and remove all jewelry.

￿Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after han- dling.

￿Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

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Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the UPPER LEVEL ￿1 and LOWER LEVEL ￿2 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.

Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require frequent checks of the battery fluid level.

1.Remove the cell plugs ￿A .

2.Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL line ￿1 .

3.Tighten cell plugs.