2014 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 65

VARIABLE-VOLTAGE CONTROL SYSTEM NOTE: Care should be taken to avoid situations that can lead to potential battery discharge and potential no-start conditions such as: 1. Installation or extended use of electronic accessories that consume battery power when the engine is not running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players, etc.) 2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances. In these cases, the battery may need to be charged to maintain battery health. ● If the 12-volt battery needs to be replaced, use a battery of the same design. Using the wrong battery can cause hydrogen gas to build up in the vehicle , which could lead to explosion and personal injury. ● When working on or near a 12-volt battery, always wear suitable eye protection and remove all jewelry. ● Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. ● Keep 12-volt battery out of the reach of children. LDI2259 WARNING ● Do not expose the 12-volt battery to flames, an electrical spark or a cigarette. Hydrogen gas generated by the 12-volt battery is explosive. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your skin, eyes, fabrics or painted surfaces. Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or injury. After touching a 12-volt 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 minutes and seek medical attention. CAUTION ● Do not ground accessories directly to the battery terminal. Doing so will bypass the variable-voltage control system and the vehicle battery may not charge completely. ● Use electrical accessories with the engine running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. Your vehicle is equipped with a variable-voltage control system. This system measures the amount of electrical discharge from the battery and controls voltage generated by the generator. 8-10 Maintenance and do-it-yourself