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:
Engine Oils
Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
Try to avoid direct skin contact
with used oil.
If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as
possible.
HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS
Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oils ...
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped)
Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as follows:
Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent
Key.
Insert a small screwdriver A into the slit B
of the corner and twist it to separate the
upper part from the lower part. Use a cloth to
protect the casing.
Replace the battery wi ...
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant
HFC-134a (R-134a) and NISSAN A/C
system oil Type S or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
cause severe damage to the air conditioning
system and will require the repl ...