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:

F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label
The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification label is affixed as shown. This label contains valuable vehicle information, such as: Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), month and year of manufacture, Vehicle Identi ...

P1226 TP Sensor
DTC Logic DTC DETECTION LOGIC DTC No. CONSULT screen terms (Trouble diagnosis content) DTC detecting condition Possible cause P1226 CTP LEARNING-B1 (CTP LEARNING-B1) Closed throttle position learning is not performed successfully, repeatedly. Electric thr ...

Unit disassembly and assembly
TORQUE CONVERTER AND CONVERTER HOUSING OIL SEAL Exploded View Transaxle assembly Torque converter Converter housing oil seal : Apply CVT Fluid Disassembly Remove transaxle assembly. Remove torque converter. CAUTION: Do not damage the bushing on the inside of torque con ...