2009 Nissan cube Owner's Manual - Page 234

PUSH STARTING 6. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as 1 2 3 4 illustrated For the vehicle equipped with Intelligent Key system: If the battery is discharged, the ignition switch cannot be moved from the OFF position and, if the steering lock is engaged, the steering wheel cannot be moved. Connect the jumper cables to B the booster vehicle * before turning the ignition switch and disengaging the steering lock. the engine of the vehicle started. A * being jump Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing. CAUTION Do not keep the starter motor engaged for more than 10 seconds. If the engine does not start right away, place the ignition switch in the OFF position and wait 10 seconds before trying again. 9. After starting your engine, carefully disconnect the negative cable and then the positive 4 3 2 1 cable 10. 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. CAUTION . Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) models cannot be pushstarted 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. . CAUTION . Always connect positive (+) to positive (+) and negative (−) to body ground (for example, as illustrated), not to the battery. Make sure the jumper cables do not touch moving parts in the engine compartment and that the cable clamps do not contact any other metal. B * . . 7. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and let it run for a few minutes. 8. Keep the engine speed of the booster B vehicle * at about 2,000 rpm, and start 6-10 In case of emergency