Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Before starting the engine

Nissan Sentra Owners Manual / Starting and driving / 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 ...

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Bcm branch line circuit
Diagnosis procedure 1.Check connector Turn the ignition switch off. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. Check the terminals and connectors of the bcm for damage, bend and loose connection (unit side and connector side). Is the inspection result normal? Yes > ...

Special Service Tool
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here. CAUTION: Every time the vehicle is lifted up, maintain the complete vehicle curb condition. Since the vehicle's center of gravity changes when removing main parts on the front si ...

AV branch line circuit
Diagnosis procedure 1.Check connector Turn the ignition switch off Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. Check the terminals and connectors of the av control unit for damage, bend and loose connection (unit side and connector side). Is the inspection result normal ...