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:
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
WARNING
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a
sophisticated device, but it cannot prevent
accidents resulting from careless
or dangerous driving techniques. It can
help maintain vehicle control during
braking on slippery surfaces. Remember
that stopping distances ...
Symptom diagnosis
Engine does not start when intelligent key is inside of vehicle
Description
Engine does not start when push-button ignition switch is pressed while
carrying intelligent key.
Note:
Check that vehicle is under the condition shown in “conditions of
vehicle” before starting diagnos ...
How to Follow Test Groups in Trouble Diagnosis
Test group number and test group title
Test group number and test group title are shown in the upper portion of
each test group.
Work and diagnosis procedure
Start to diagnose a problem using procedures indicated in enclosed test
groups.
Questions and results
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