PUSH STARTING
IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Stop System, as this may cause early
deterioration of the battery or a malfunc-
tion of the Stop/Start System or Idling
Stop System. For the battery, it is recom-
mended to use Genuine NISSAN parts. For
more information, contact a NISSAN deal-
er.
For model with Stop/Start System or
Idling Stop System, it may take some
time until Stop/Start System or Idling
Stop System activates when the battery
is replaced or the battery terminal is
disconnected for extended periods and
then reconnected. Also, in the first trip
after the jump starting, Idling Stop Sys-
tem will not be activated.
WARNING:
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Never continue driving if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause a vehicle
fire.
CAUTION:
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Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
or Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)/Man-
ual Transmission (MT) model cannot be
started by pushing. Attempting to do so
may cause damage to the transmission.
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Never open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Never remove the radiator cap or the
engine coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is hot. If the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap is removed when the en-
gine is hot, pressurized hot water will
spurt out and possibly cause burning,
scalding or serious injury.
If steam or coolant is coming from the
engine, stand clear of the vehicle to
prevent getting scalded.
The engine cooling fan can start at any
time when the coolant temperature ex-
ceeds preset degrees.
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or to get caught in the cooling fan or
drive belts.
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Three-way catalyst equipped model
should not be started by pushing. At-
tempting to do so may cause damage to
the three-way catalyst.
Never try to start the engine by towing.
When the engine starts, the forward
surge could cause the vehicle to collide
with the towing vehicle.
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Stop/Start System or Idling Stop System
equipped model cannot be started by
pushing the vehicle.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by the
high temperature indicator), or if you feel a lack
of engine power, detect unusual noise, etc.,
take the following steps:
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road away
from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard indicator flasher lights.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)/
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) model:
Move the shift lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model: Move the
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