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 ...

Other materials:

Rear door
Door assembly Door assembly : removal and installation Caution: Use two people when removing or installing the rear door assembly due to its heavy weight. When removing and installing rear door assembly, support rear door with a suitable tool. Removal Remove rear door assembly h ...

Removal and installation
Ecm Exploded View ECM bracket ECM Engine mounting insulator bracket Removal and Installation CAUTION: Perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING ECM. Refer to EC-135, "Work Procedure". REMOVAL Remove battery. Refer to PG-50, "Removal and Installation (Battery)& ...

Instrument panel assembly
Exploded View Instrument panel assembly Ambient sensor Defroster grille (RH) Defroster grille (LH) Sunload sensor (if equipped) Side defroster grille (LH) Instrument side finisher (LH) Side ventilator grille (LH) Steering column upper cover Combination switch Steering col ...