2012 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 272

CAUTION ● Always connect positive (ϩ) to positive (ϩ) and negative (Ϫ) to body ground (for example, strut mounting bolt, engine lift bracket, etc.) - 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. 5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and let it run for a few minutes. For Intelligent Key system equipped models, use the mechanical key to start the engine. 6. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle at about 2,000 rpm, and start the engine of the vehicle being jump started. WCE0054 WARNING 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 near each other. Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift selector to N (Neutral) (manual transmission) or to P (Park) (CVT). Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems (lights, heater, air conditioner, etc.). 3. Remove the vent caps on the battery (if so equipped). Cover the battery with an old cloth to reduce the explosion hazard. 4. Connect the jumper cables in the sequence A,᭺ B,᭺ C,᭺ D ). illustrated (᭺ 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 3 to 4 seconds before trying again. 7. After starting the engine, carefully disconnect the negative cable and then the positive cable. In case of emergency 6-9