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:

CVT Fluid filter
Exploded View Transaxle assembly CVT fluid filter Fluid filter cover CVT fluid Removal and Installation REMOVAL Remove neighboring parts of CVT fluid filter. Remove fluid filter cover mounting bolt (A). Remove fluid filter cover (1) from transaxle by rotating leftw ...

Dtc/circuit diagnosis
Power supply and ground circuit Audio unit Audio unit : diagnosis procedure Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to AV-157, "Wiring Diagram". 1.Check fuse Are the fuses blown? Yes >> replace the blown fuse after repairing the affected circuit. No >> go to 2. ...

Cooling fan
Component Function Check 1.CHECK COOLING FAN FUNCTION With CONSULT Turn ignition switch ON. Perform вЂњFANвЂќ in вЂњACTIVE TESTвЂќ mode of вЂњENGINEвЂќ using CONSULT Check that cooling fan operates at low speed or high speed. Without CONSULT Activate IPDM E/R auto ...