1998 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 132

1998 Nissan Sentra Manual

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JUMP STARTING tire placard affixed to the driver's door center pillar. ● Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been run for 600 miles (1,000 km). 5. With the spare tire installed on the vehicle, place the damaged tire in the spare tire storage area. Put the jack rod and wheel nut wrench in the tool bag and place the tool bag in the spare tire storage area. 6. Place the spare tire cover and the trunk floor carpeting over the damaged tire. 7. Install the jack in its storage area and tighten the jack screw clockwise. 8. Close the jack access door. Close the trunk. 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'' section of this manual. To start your engine with a booster battery, the instructions and precautions below must be followed. WARNING ● If done incorrectly, jump starting can lead to a battery explosion, resulting in severe injury or death. It could also damage your vehicle. ● 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 sulfuric acid solution which can cause severe burns. If the fluid should come into contact with anything, immediately flush the contacted area with water. ● Keep battery out of the reach of children. ● The booster battery must be rated at 12 volts. Use of an improperly rated battery can damage your vehicle. SCE0005 COLD pressure: After vehicle has been parked for three hours or more or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). COLD tire pressures are shown on the In case of emergency 6-7

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COLD pressure:
After vehicle has been parked for three
hours or more or driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km).
COLD tire pressures are shown on the
tire placard affixed to the driver’s door
center pillar.
Retighten the wheel nuts when the
vehicle has been run for 600 miles
(1,000 km).
5.
With the spare tire installed on the vehicle,
place the damaged tire in the spare tire
storage area. Put the jack rod and wheel
nut wrench in the tool bag and place the
tool bag in the spare tire storage area.
6. Place the spare tire cover and the trunk
floor carpeting over the damaged tire.
7. Install the jack in its storage area and
tighten the jack screw clockwise.
8. Close the jack access door. Close the
trunk.
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’’ section of this manual.
To start your engine with a booster battery,
the instructions and precautions below must
be followed.
WARNING
If done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a battery explosion, resulting
in severe injury or death. It could
also damage your vehicle.
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
sulfuric
acid
solution
which can cause severe burns. If the
fluid should come into contact with
anything, immediately flush the con-
tacted area with water.
Keep
battery
out
of
the
reach
of
children.
The booster battery must be rated at
12 volts. Use of an improperly rated
battery can damage your vehicle.
SCE0005
JUMP STARTING
In case of emergency
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