2008 Nissan 350Z Owner's Manual - Page 250

BATTERY washer reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate and water. ¼ Keep the battery surface clean and dry. Clean the battery with a solution of baking soda and water. ¼ Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened. ¼ If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer, disconnect the (−) negative battery terminal to prevent discharging it. 3. Close and lock all the doors using the key or keyfob. 4. Disconnect the negative (−) battery terminal. 5. Securely close the hood. To connect the negative (−) battery terminal, perform the procedure in the following order. Otherwise, the window and the side roof panel/top side rail may contact and be damaged. 1. Unlock (using the key) and open the driver side door. Do not close the door. 2. Open the hood. 3. Connect the negative (−) battery terminal. Then close the hood. 4. Fully open the driver side door window. 5. Close the driver side door and the window. CAUTION When the battery cable is removed from the battery terminal, do not close either of the front doors. The automatic window adjusting function will not work, and the side roof panel/top side rail may be damaged by doing so. To disconnect the negative (−) battery terminal, perform the procedure in the following order. Otherwise, the window and the side roof panel/top side rail may contact and be damaged. 1. Close the windows. 2. Open the hood. WARNING ¼ Do not expose the battery to flames or electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas, generated by battery fluid, is explosive. Do not allow battery fluid to Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-15