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:

Encoder
Driver side DRIVER SIDE : Description Detects condition of the front power window motor lh operation and transmits to main power window and door lock/unlock switch as pulse signal. DRIVER SIDE : Component Function Check 1. Check encoder operation Check front door glass lh perform auto open ...

Symptom diagnosis
Squeak and rattle trouble diagnoses Work flow Customer interview Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the diagnostic worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any custom ...

Rear drum brake
BRAKE LINING BRAKE LINING : Inspection INSPECTION Brake Lining Check brake lining wear thickness (A). Check using a scale if necessary. Lining wear thickness (A) : Refer to BR-55, "Rear Drum Brake". BRAKE DRUM BRAKE DRUM : Inspection INSPECTION Appearance Check surfac ...