Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Key positions
LOCK: Normal parking position (0) OFF: (Not used) (1) ACC: (Accessories) (2) This position activates electrical accessories such as the radio when the engine is not running.
ON: Normal operating position (3) This position turns on the ignition system and the electrical accessories.
START: (4) This position starts the engine. As soon as the engine has started, release the key. It automatically returns to the ON position.
Manual transmission (if so equipped)
The ignition switch includes a device that helps
prevent accidental removal of the key while driving.
The key can only be removed when the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position.
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NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer system will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered key
(for example, when interferenc ...
Other materials:
Headlight control switch
Type A
Type B
Lighting
When turning the switch to the
position,
the front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights come on.
When turning the switch to the
position,
the headlights come on and all the other
lights remain on.
Headlight Type B is equipped w ...
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
possible, or at least whenever you refuel.
Check that all windows and lights are clean.
Visually inspe ...
If your vehicle overheats
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading), or if
you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal
noise, etc., take the following steps.
WARNING
Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
dama ...
