1997 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 150

JUMP STARTING 5. Securely store the spare tire and jacking equipment in the vehicle. If you try to start your engine with a booster battery, follow the instructions and precautions below: ¼ Whenever working on or near a battery, always wear suitable eye protectors (e.g., goggles or industrial safety spectacles) and remove rings, metal bands, or any other metal jewelry. Do not lean over battery when jumpstarting. ¼ Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery. It could explode and cause serious injury. ¼ Your vehicle has an automatic engine cooling fan. It could come on at any time. Keep hands and other objects away from it. Always make sure that the spare tire and jacking equipment are properly secured after use. Such items can become dangerous projectiles in an accident or sudden stop. ¼ If done incorrectly, jump starting can lead to a battery explosion, resulting in severe injury or death. It could also damage your vehicle. ¼ Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in the vicinity of the battery. Keep all sparks and flames away from it. ¼ Do 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 contacted area with water. ¼ Keep battery out of the reach of children. ¼ The booster battery must be rated at 12 volts. Use of an improperly rated battery can damage your vehicle. 5-7