Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Engine block heater (if so equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when the outside temperature is 20°F (-7°C) or lower.
WARNING
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To use the engine block heater:
- Turn the engine off.
- Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord.
- Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3 wire, 3 pronged extension cord.
- Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110- volt AC (VAC) outlet.
- The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least 2 - 4 hours, depending on outside temperatures, to properly warm the engine coolant. Use an appropriate timer to turn the engine block heater on.
- Before starting the engine, unplug and properly store the cord to keep it away from moving parts.
Driving on snow or ice
WARNING
Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” under
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Description
NOTE:
This vehicle is diagnosed using the CONSULT-III plus.
When CONSULT is connected with a data link connector
equipped on the vehicle side, it will communicate with the control
unit equipped in the vehicle and then enable various kinds of diagnostic
tests.
Instrument lower panel LH ...
Ecm branch line circuit
Diagnosis procedure
1.Check connector
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Check the terminals and connectors of the ECM for damage, bend and loose
connection (unit side and
connector side).
Is the inspection result normal?
Yes > ...
Trunk lid release switch
WARNING
Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust
gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Closely supervise children when they
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