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:
Turn signal switch
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is completed,
the turn signal cancels automatically.
Lane change signal
To signal a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where the indicator light
begins to flash, but the lever ...
System
System Diagram
System Description
FRONT WIPER CONTROL (BASIC)
BCM detects the combination switch position by the combination switch
reading function.
BCM transmits the front wiper request signal to the IPDM E/R using CAN
communication.
IPDM E/R controls the integrated front wipe ...
Sensor power supply 2 circuit
Description
ECM supplies a voltage of 5.0 V to some of the sensors systematically divided
into 2 groups, respectively.
Accordingly, when a short circuit develops in a sensor power source, a
malfunction may occur simultaneously
in the sensors belonging to the same group as the shorted-circui ...