Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: 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 gear positions if the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or if the key is removed from the ignition switch.
The starter is designed not to operate if the shift lever is in any of the driving positions.
Manual transmission model:
Move the shift lever to N (Neutral). Depress the clutch pedal to the floor while cranking the engine.
The starter is designed not to operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
The Intelligent Key must be carried when operating the ignition switch.
- Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition switch to START. Release the switch when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure.
- If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when restarting, depress the accelerator pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold it and then crank the engine. Release the switch and the accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
- If the engine is very hard to start because
it is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Crank the engine for 5-6 seconds. After cranking the engine, release the accelerator pedal. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition switch to START. Release the key when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch to off and wait 10 seconds before cranking again, otherwise the starter could be damaged.
- Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting. Do not race the engine while warming it up. Drive at moderate speed for a short distance first, especially in cold weather.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations that can lead to potential battery discharge and potential no-start conditions such as:
- Installation or extended use of electronic accessories that consume battery power when the engine is not running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players, etc.)
- Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances. In these cases, the battery may need to be charged to maintain battery health.
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
possib ...
Starting the engine (models with NISSAN Intelligent Key® system)
Apply the parking brake.
Continuously Variable Transmission:
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral).
P (Park) is recommended.
The starter is designed not to operate if
the shif ...
Other materials:
Removal and installation
Av control unit
Exploded view
Av control unit
Av control unit bracket (lh)
Av control unit bracket (rh)
Removal and installation
Removal
Caution:
Remove battery terminal and av control unit after a lapse of 30
seconds or more after turning the
ignition switch off.
Befor ...
Three Way Catalyst
If a large amount of unburned fuel flows into the catalyst, the catalyst
temperature will be excessively high. To
prevent this, follow the instructions.
Use unleaded gasoline only. Leaded gasoline will seriously damage the
three way catalyst.
When checking for ignition spark or measuring ...
Diagnosis and repair work flow
Work Flow
NOTE:
The Signal Tech II Tool (J-50190) can be used to perform the following
functions. Refer to the Signal Tech II
User Guide for additional information.
Activate and display TPMS transmitter IDs
Display tire pressure reported by the TPMS transmitter
Read TPMS DTCs
Register ...
