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:
Basic inspection
Diagnosis and repair work flow
Work Flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
1.GET INFORMATION FOR SYMPTOM
Get detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the
condition and the environment when
the incident/malfunction occurs).
Check operation condition of the function th ...
P0456 EVAP Control system
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
This diagnosis detects leaks in the EVAP line between fuel tank and EVAP
canister purge volume control solenoid
valve, using the negative pressure caused by decrease of fuel temperature in the
fuel tank after turning
ignition switch OFF.
If ECM judges there a ...
The seat belt reminder warning
continues sounding, or does not
sound
Description
Seat belt reminder warning does not sound.
Seat belt reminder warning sounds continuously.
Diagnosis procedure
1.Check seat belt warning lamp
Turn ignition switch on.
Check the operation of the seat belt warning lamp in the combination
meter.
Is the inspection ...
