PUSH STARTING
IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
shift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position.
DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE.
WARNING:
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Never continue driving if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause a vehicle
fire.
5. Open all the windows.
CAUTION:
6. Turn off the air conditioner. Move the
temperature control to maximum hot and
the fan control to high speed.
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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.
7. Get out from the vehicle.
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.
8. Visually inspect and listen for steam or
coolant escaping from the radiator before
opening the hood. Wait until no steam or
coolant can be seen before proceeding.
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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.
9. Open the engine hood.
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.
10. Visually inspect if the cooling fan is running.
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If steam or coolant is coming from the
engine, stand clear of the vehicle to
prevent getting scalded.
11. Visually inspect the radiator and radiator
hoses for leakage.
If the cooling fan is not running or the
coolant is leaking, stop the engine.
Stop/Start System or Idling Stop System
equipped model cannot be started by
pushing the vehicle.
The engine cooling fan can start at any
time when the coolant temperature ex-
ceeds preset degrees.
12. After the engine cools down, check the
coolant level in the reservoir with the
engine running. Do not open the radiator
cap.
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.
13. Add coolant to the reservoir if necessary.
Have your vehicle inspected/repaired at
NISSAN dealer.
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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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