1996 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 104

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JUMP STARTING or more or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire placard affixed to the center console lid. ● Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been run for 600 miles (1,000 km) after installing the aluminum wheel. 5. Securely store the spare tire and jacking equipment in the vehicle. WARNING ● 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. The T-type spare tire and small size spare tire are designed for emergency use. See specific instructions under the heading ''Wheels and tires'' in the ''Do-it-yourself operations'' section. To start your engine with a booster battery, the instructions and precautions below must be followed. WARNING ● If done incorrectly, jump starting can be hazardous. ● Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in the vicinity of the battery. Keep all sparks and flames away from the battery. ● 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. ● A battery rated at above 12 volts should not be used for a booster. ● Whenever working on or near a battery, always wear suitable eye protectors (for example, goggles or industrial safety spectacles) and remove rings, metal bands, or any other metal jewelry. ● Keep battery out of the reach of children. 5-7 ACE0021 Always follow the instructions below. Failure to do so could result in damage to the charging system and cause personal injury. 1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, position the two vehicles to bring their batteries into close proximity to each other. Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever to Neutral (on automatic transmission models, move the lever to ''P'').

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or more or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km).
COLD tire pressures are shown on the
tire placard affixed to the center console
lid.
●
Retighten the wheel nuts when the
vehicle has been run for 600 miles
(1,000 km) after installing the alumi-
num wheel.
5. Securely store the spare tire and jacking
equipment in the vehicle.
WARNING
●
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.
The T-type spare tire and small size
spare tire are designed for emer-
gency use. See specific instructions
under
the
heading
‘‘Wheels
and
tires’’ in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself opera-
tions’’ section.
To start your engine with a booster battery,
the instructions and precautions below must
be followed.
WARNING
●
If done incorrectly, jump starting can
be hazardous.
●
Explosive hydrogen gas is always
present in the vicinity of the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away
from the battery.
●
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 con-
tacted area with water.
●
A battery rated at above 12 volts
should not be used for a booster.
●
Whenever working on or near a bat-
tery, always wear suitable eye pro-
tectors (for example, goggles or in-
dustrial
safety
spectacles)
and
remove rings, metal bands, or any
other metal jewelry.
●
Keep battery out of the reach of chil-
dren.
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 ve-
hicle, position the two vehicles to bring
their
batteries
into
close
proximity
to
each other.
Do
not
allow
the
two
vehicles
to
touch.
2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift
lever to Neutral (on automatic transmis-
sion models, move the lever to ‘‘P’’).
ACE0021
JUMP STARTING
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