Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Before starting the engine

Nissan Sentra Owners Manual / Starting and driving / 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 inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflation.
Lock all doors.
Position seat and adjust head restraints/headrests.
Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to do likewise.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
See “Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual.

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 ...

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 gea ...

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System description
Component parts CVT CONTROL SYSTEM CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Component Parts Location No. Component Function 1 ECM Mainly transmits the following signal to TCM via CAN communication. Engine and CVT integrated control signal NOTE: General term for the c ...

System description
Component parts Nissan vehicle immobilizer system-nats Nissan vehicle immobilizer systemnats : component parts location Bcm (view with instrument panel removed) Dongle unit (canada only) (behind instrument panel lh) Ignition switch Nats antenna amp. (Inside steering column) ...

Wheel alignment
Inspection DESCRIPTION Measure the wheel alignment under unladen conditions. NOTE: вЂњUnladen conditionsвЂќ means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions. PRELIMINARY Check the following: Tires for impro ...