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:

Front combination lamp
Exploded view Large cover (not serviceable) Small cover (not serviceable) Front combination lamp Halogen lamp bulb (high beam) Turn signal lamp bulb Turn signal lamp bulb socket LED harness connector Halogen lamp bulb (high beam) harness connector Halogen lamp bulb (low b ...

Camshaft valve clearance
Inspection and Adjustment INSPECTION Perform inspection after removal, installation or replacement of camshaft or valve-related parts, or if there are unusual engine conditions regarding valve clearance. Remove rocker cover. Refer to EM-46, "Exploded View". Measure the valve cle ...

DTC/circuit diagnosis
P1610 LOCK MODE Description ECM forcibly switches to the mode that inhibits engine start, when engine start operation is performed 5 times or more while communication between ECM and BCM is not normal. DTC Logic DTC DETECTION LOGIC NOTE: If DTC P1610 is displayed with other DTC (for BCM or ...