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:
Diagnosis system (bcm) (with intelligent key system)
Common item
Common item : consult function (bcm - common item)
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT performs the following functions via CAN communication with BCM.
SYSTEM APPLICATION
BCM can perform the following functions.
Wiper
Wiper : consult function (bcm - wiper)
DATA MONITOR
ACTIVE TES ...
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Fluids and lubricants
*1: For additional information, see “engine oil recommendation”.
*2: As an alternative to this recommended oil, sae 5w-30 conventional
petroleum based oil may be used and meet all specifications
and requirements necessary to maintain the new vehicle limited ...
Brake pedal position switch
Component Function Check
1.CHECK BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH FUNCTION
With CONSULT
Turn ignition switch ON.
Select “ENGINE” using CONSULT.
Select “BRAKE SW1” in “DATA MONITOR” mode.
Check “BRAKE SW1” indication under the following conditions.
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