Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Push starting
CAUTION
- Do not push start this vehicle. The three-way catalyst may be damaged.
- Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models and Manual Transmission
(MT) cannot be push-started or towstarted.
Attempting to do so may cause transmission damage
- For manual transmission (MT) models,
never try to start the vehicle by towing it.
When the engine starts, the forward surge could cause the vehicle to collide with the tow vehicle.
Jump starting
To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions and precautions below must be followed.
WARNING
If done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a battery explosion, resul ...
If your vehicle overheats
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading), or if
you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal
noise, etc., take the following steps.
WARN ...
Other materials:
Diagnosis system (ipdm e/r) (with intelligent key system)
Diagnosis Description
AUTO ACTIVE TEST
Description
In auto active test, the IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to the following
systems to check their operation.
Front wiper (LO, HI)
Parking lamp
License plate lamp
Tail lamp
Front fog lamp (if equipped)
Headlamp (LO, HI)
A/C compres ...
Periodic maintenance
ENGINE COOLANT
System Inspection
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious
burns could occur from high pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator.
Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly push down and turn it
a quarter turn to allow built-up pr ...
Rear disc brake
BRAKE PAD
BRAKE PAD : Inspection
PAD WEAR
Check pad thickness from an inspection hole on caliper body. Check
using a scale if necessary.
Wear limit thickness : Refer to BR-55, "Rear Disc
Brake".
DISC ROTOR
DISC ROTOR : Inspection
APPERANCE
Check surface of disc rotor for unev ...
