User manual NISSAN SENTRA-1996

[. . . ] Foreword The inside pages of this manual contain a minimum of 50% recycled fibers, including 10% post-consumer fibers. Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. [. . . ] 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 (e. g. , 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 Always follow the instructions below. Failure to do so could result in damage to the charging system and cause personal injury. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, position the two vehicles to bring their batteries into close proximity to each other. Move the shift lever to Neutral (On automatic transmission models, move the lever to P). Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems (lights, heater, air conditioner, etc. ). Remove vent caps on the battery (if so equipped). Cover the battery with an old cloth to reduce explosion hazard. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as illustrated. CAUTION Always connect positive (+) to positive (+) and negative (-) to body ground (e. g. , strut mounting bolt, etc. -- not to the battery). PUSH STARTING CAUTION Automatic transmission models cannot be push started. Three-way catalytic converter 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. ACE0602 Make sure that cables do not touch moving parts in the engine compartment and that clamps do not contact any other metal. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and let it run for a few minutes. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle at about 2, 000 rpm, and start your engine in the normal manner. CAUTION Do not keep the starter motor engaged for more than 10 seconds. If the engine does not start right away, turn the key off and wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying again. After starting your engine, carefully disconnect the negative cable and then the positive cable. Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover the vent holes as it may be contaminated with corrosive acid. 5-8 IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an extremely high temperature gauge reading), or if you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal noise, etc. , take the following steps: WARNING To avoid the danger of being scalded, never remove the radiator cap while the engine is still hot. [. . . ] 2-35 Vehicle dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Vehicle identification Vehicle identification number (chassis number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Vehicle identification number plate . . . . . . 9-11 Vehicle loading information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]