Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Variable voltage control system
CAUTION
- Do not ground accessories directly to the battery terminal. Doing so will bypass the variable voltage control system and the vehicle battery may not charge completely.
- Use electrical accessories with the engine running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
Your vehicle is equipped with a variable voltage control system. This system measures the amount of electrical discharge from the battery and controls voltage generated by the generator.
The current sensor A is located near the battery along the negative battery cable. If you add electrical accessories to your vehicle, be sure to ground them to a suitable body ground such as the frame or engine block area.
Battery
Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking
soda and water.
Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.
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Drive belt
Automatic tensioner
Generator
Water pump
Air conditioner compressor
Crankshaft pully
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or
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Terms
It is important to familiarize yourself with
the following terms before loading your
vehicle:
Curb Weight (actual weight of your
vehicle) - vehicle weight including:
standard and optional equipment, fluids,
emergency tools, and spare tire
assembly. This weight does not include
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System description
Refrigeration system
Component part location
High-pressure service port
High-pressure pipe
Expansion valve
Low-pressure service port
Low-pressure flexible hose
Compressor
Refrigerant pressure sensor
Condenser and liquid tank assembly
High-pressure flexible hose
Refrigera ...
Break-in schedule
CAUTION
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
follow these recommendations to obtain
maximum engine performance and ensure
the future reliability and economy of your
new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations
may result in shortened
engine life and reduced engine
performance.
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