Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Before starting the engine

Nissan Sentra Owners Manual / Starting and driving / 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:

Rear bumper
Exploded view Rear bumper side bracket (LH) Rear bumper reinforcement Rear bumper energy absorber Rear bumper fascia reflector (LH) Rear bumper fascia reflector (RH) Rear bumper fascia Rear bumper side bracket (RH) Pawl Removal and installation CAUTION: Bumper fascia is ma ...

Removal and installation
Audio unit Exploded view Audio unit Audio unit bracket (LH) Audio unit bracket (rh) Removal and installation Removal Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Refer to pg-50, "removal and installation (battery)". Remove cluster lid c lower. Refer to ip-20, "re ...

Three-point type seat belt with retractor
WARNING Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thr ...