2011 Infiniti M Owner's Manual - Page 401

PUSH STARTING 8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover the vent holes as it may be contaminated with corrosive acid. 9. Put the battery cover on. Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing. CAUTION ● Always connect positive (+) to positive (+) and negative ( ) to body ground (as illustrated) - not to the battery. ● Make sure the jumper cables do not touch moving parts in the engine compartment and that clamps do not contact any other metal. 5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle A and let it run for a few minutes. 6. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle A at about 2,000 rpm, and start the engine of the vehicle being jump started B . CAUTION ● Automatic transmission models cannot be push-started or tow-started. Attempting to do so may cause transmission damage. ● Three way catalyst equipped models should not be started by pushing since the three way catalyst may be damaged. ● Never try to start the vehicle by towing it; when the engine starts, the forward surge could cause the vehicle to collide with the tow vehicle. If needed, Roadside Assistance is available. Please see your Warranty Information Booklet or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-free number to call (U.S.) or Warranty & Roadside Assistance Information Booklet (Canada). CAUTION Do not keep the starter motor engaged for more than 10 seconds. If the engine does not start right away, push the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds before trying again. 7. After starting your engine, carefully disconnect the negative cable and then the positive cable ( 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 ). 6-10 In case of emergency