Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Doors

Nissan Sentra Owners Manual / Pre-driving checks and adjustments / Doors

When the doors are locked using one of the following methods, the doors cannot be opened using the inside or outside door handles. The doors must be unlocked to open the doors.

WARNING

Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from being thrown from the vehicle. This also helps keep children and others from unintentionally opening the doors, and will help keep out intruders.
Before opening any door, always look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys

You can only drive your vehicle using the master keys which are registered to the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your vehicle. These keys have a transponder chip in the key head ...

Locking with key

Driver’s side The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors at the same time. Turning the key toward the front 1 of the vehicle locks all doors. Turning the key one ...

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Ignition timing
Inspection 1.CHECK IGNITION TIMING Attach timing light to the ignition coil No.1 harness. Check ignition timing. : Timing indicator Specification : EC-486, "Ignition Timing" >> INSPECTION END ...

Precaution for Work
When removing or disassembling each component, be careful not to damage or deform it. If a component may be subject to interference, be sure to protect it with a shop cloth. When removing (disengaging) components with a screwdriver or similar tool, be sure to wrap the component with a ...

Brake fluid
Inspection BRAKE FLUID LEVEL Make sure that the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank is between the MAX and MIN lines. Visually check around the reservoir tank for brake fluid leakage. If the brake fluid level is excessively low, check the brake system for leakage. If brake warning ...