Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Variable voltage control system
CAUTION
- Do not ground accessories directly to the battery terminal. Doing so will bypass the variable voltage control system and the vehicle battery may not charge completely.
- Use electrical accessories with the engine running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
Your vehicle is equipped with a variable voltage control system. This system measures the amount of electrical discharge from the battery and controls voltage generated by the generator.
The current sensor A is located near the battery along the negative battery cable. If you add electrical accessories to your vehicle, be sure to ground them to a suitable body ground such as the frame or engine block area.
Battery
Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking
soda and water.
Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.
If the vehicle ...
Drive belt
Automatic tensioner
Generator
Water pump
Air conditioner compressor
Crankshaft pully
WARNINGBe sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or
LOCK position before servicing dr ...
Other materials:
Fuel efficient driving tips
Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient Driving
Tips to help you achieve the most fuel economy
from your vehicle.
Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake
Pedal Application
Avoid rapid starts and stops
Use smooth, gentle accelerator and
brake application whenever possible
Maintain consta ...
Checking engine oil level
Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature.
Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert
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System
STARTING SYSTEM (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY)
Component Parts Location
Starter motor
Transmission range switch (CVT Models)
IPDM E/R (view with air inlet duct
removed)
Clutch interlock switch (M/T Models)
ECM
Component Description
Component part
Description
Starter ...
