parking brake NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID 2009 L32A / 4.G First Responders Guide

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NOTE:
Repositioning the power seats, operating the power door locks and operating the power trunk release must be
done prior to 12 volt battery disconnection.

Automatic Door Locks (Not Applicable to 2007 or 2008 Model Years)

This vehicle is equipped with an automatic door lock system. All door
locks will unlock automatically when the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position or when the power door lock switch (located on the front LH
or RH door trim panel) is manually operated as shown.






Extrication


1. Immobilize the vehicle a. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.

b. Shut the vehicle OFF by pressing the push-button ignition
switch.
c. Chock the wheels.
d. Set the parking brake.





2. Remove the Intelligent Key (1) from the key port (located on the lower
LH corner of the instrument panel). Keep it at least 3.3 feet (1 meter)
away from the vehicle.









3. Stabilize the vehicle a. Crib at four points directly under the front and rear pillars. Do
not place cribbing under the high voltage harness, exhaust
system or fuel system.

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Roadside Assistance

Nissan Altima Hybrid roadside assistance may be handled like conventional Nissan vehicles, except as noted
in the following pages.

Towing


The Altima Hybrid is a front wheel drive vehicle and it must be towed with the front wheels off the ground.
Failure to do so may cause serious damage to the hybrid system components.
• A flat bed trailer is the preferred method of towing.
• When towing the vehicle, be sure to release the parking brake.
• The vehicle may be shifted out of P (Park) into N (Neutral) by turning the ignition ON, depr\
essing the
brake, and then moving the shift lever to N (Neutral).
• If the shift lever cannot be moved out of P (Park), a shift release button is provided near the shift lever.
To use the shift release button, perform the following: a. Remove the shift lock cover as shown.
b. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock release slot and
push down.
c. Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position while holding
down the release button.





Fuel-Filler Door Opener


The fuel-filler door release is located on the floor to the left of the
driver’s seat. To open the fuel filler door, pull upward on the release
lever. There may be a delay up to 15 seconds before the fuel-filler door
opens.







Spare Tire


The jack (1), tools (2), and spare tire are provided in the trunk.

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3. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, position the vehicles (E) and (F) shown in the illustration
below, to bring the batteries near each other.

Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.

4. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever to P (P ark). Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems
(lights, heater, air conditioner, etc.).

5. Remove the vent caps (if so equipped) on the booster battery and cover the battery with an old cloth
(G) to reduce the explosion hazard.
6. Connect jumper cables in the sequence illustrated (A), (B), (C), (D).























7. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and let it run for a few minutes.
CAUTION:
• The booster battery must be rated at 12 volts. Use of an improperly rated battery can damage
the vehicle.
• Always connect positive (+) from booster vehicle to remote positive (+) battery terminal.
• Always connect negative (-) from booster vehicle to body ground (for example, strut mounting
bolt, engine lift bracket, etc.).
• 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.