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Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Hood


  1. Pull the hood lock release handle 1 located below the instrument panel until the hood springs up slightly.
  2. Locate the lever 2 in between the hood and grille and push the lever sideways with your fingertips.
  3. Raise the hood 3 .
  4. Remove the support rod 4 and insert it into the slot marked by an arrow 5 .

NOTE:

Do not place the support rod in a location other than the designated slot.

Hold the coated parts A when removing or resetting the support rod. Avoid direct contact with the metal parts, as they may be hot immediately after the engine has been stopped.

When closing the hood, return the support rod to its original position, lower the hood to approximately 12 in (30 cm) above the latch and release it. This allows proper engagement of the hood latch.

WARNING

  • Make sure the hood is completely closed and latched before driving. Failure to do so could cause the hood to fly open and result in an accident.

  • If you see steam or smoke coming from the engine compartment, to avoid injury do not open the hood.

Troubleshooting guide
Symptom Possible Cause   When pushing the ignition switch to stop the engine The P (Park) warning light in the instrument panel illuminates and the inside chime ...

Trunk lid
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Other materials:

Trunk lid release switch
WARNING Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust gas” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent ...

General maintenance
During the normal day-to-day operation of the vehicle, general maintenance should be performed regularly as prescribed in this section. If you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or smells, be sure to check for the cause or have a NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, you should notify ...

Passenger compartment
CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not operate, check for an open fuse. NOTE: The fuse box is located on the driver’s side of the ...

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