Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Before starting the engine
- Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear.
- Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake and clutch fluid(if so equipped), and windshield-washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least whenever you refuel.
- Check that all windows and lights are clean.
- Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflation.
- Lock all doors.
- Position seat and adjust head restraints/headrests.
- Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
- Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to do likewise.
- Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
See “Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual.
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer system will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered key
(for example, when interferenc ...
Starting the engine
Apply the parking brake.
CVT model:
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral).
P (Park) is recommended.
The shift lever cannot be moved out of
P (Park) and into any of the other gea ...
Other materials:
Jump starting
To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions and precautions below must be followed.
WARNING
If done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a battery explosion, resulting in
severe injury or death. It could also
damage your vehicle.
Explosive hydrogen ga ...
Dtc/circuit diagnosis
U1000 can comm circuit
Description
Refer to LAN-7, "CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM : System Description".
Dtc logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
CONSULT Display
DTC Detection Condition
Possible Cause
CAN COMM CIRCUIT
[U1000]
When IPDM E/R cannot communicate with CAN com ...
When traveling or registering your vehicle in another country
When planning to drive your NISSAN vehicle
in another country, you should first find
out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehicle’s
engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low
may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline. The ...
