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:
Heater operation
This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot
outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost
outlets and the side vent outlets.
Press the button to the OFF
position
for normal heating.
Press the air flow control
button.
Turn the fan control dial to the desired position.
Tur ...
System
System Description
Operation description
A/C control transmits rear window defogger switch signal to A/C auto
amp. when rear window defogger
switch turns ON while ignition switch is ON.
A/C auto amp. transmits rear window defogger switch signal to BCM
Bcm transmits rear window defogg ...
System description
Component parts
Component parts location
BCM (view with instrument panel removed)
ECM
IPDM E/R
Combination meter
Security indicator lamp
CVT shift selector (park position
switch) (view with center console removed)
Stop lamp switch
Push button ignition switch
NATS anten ...
