Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Battery
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should be checked regularly. For details, see “Battery” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Anti-freeze
In the winter when it is anticipated that the temperature
will drop below 32°F (0°C), check the
anti-freeze to assure proper winter protection.
For details, see “Engine cooling system” in t ...
Draining of coolant water
If the vehicle is to be left outside without antifreeze,
drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see “Changing engine coolant” ...
Other materials:
Engine coolant temperature gauge
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be placed in the
ON position for the gauge to give a reading.
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range when the reading is within the zone
A shown in the illustration.
The engine coolan ...
Diagnosis description : malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
When emission-related ECU detects a malfunction in the emission
control systems components and/or the powertrain control components
(which affect vehicle emissions), it turns on/blinks MIL to
inform the driver that a malfunction has been detected.
The MIL illuminates when ignition switch is t ...
Turn signal lamp circuit
Description
The bcm monitors inputs from the combination switch to determine when to
activate the turn signals. The
bcm outputs voltage direction to the left and right turn signals during turn
signal operation or both during hazard
warning operation. The bcm sends a turn signal indicator req ...
