Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Engine block heater (if so equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when the outside temperature is 20°F (-7°C) or lower.
WARNING
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To use the engine block heater:
- Turn the engine off.
- Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord.
- Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3 wire, 3 pronged extension cord.
- Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110- volt AC (VAC) outlet.
- The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least 2 - 4 hours, depending on outside temperatures, to properly warm the engine coolant. Use an appropriate timer to turn the engine block heater on.
- Before starting the engine, unplug and properly store the cord to keep it away from moving parts.
Driving on snow or ice
WARNING
Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” under
t ...
Other materials:
Removal and installation
Hood
Hood assembly
Hood assembly : exploded view
Hood hinge (LH/RH)
Hood assembly
Hood bumper rubber
Hood seal
Hood insulator
Hood support rod
Hood support rod clamp
Clip
Hood assembly : removal and installation
CAUTION:
Use two people when removing or installing h ...
RearView Monitor (if so equipped)
When the shift lever is shifted into the R (Reverse)
position, the monitor display shows the
view to the rear of the vehicle.
WARNINGFailure to follow the warnings and
instructions
for proper use of the RearView
Monitor could result in serious injury or
death.
The Rear ...
Changing engine coolant
A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant.
The service procedure can be found in the
NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheating.
WARNING
To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the ...
