Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Push starting
CAUTION
- Do not push start this vehicle. The three-way catalyst may be damaged.
- Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models and Manual Transmission
(MT) cannot be push-started or towstarted.
Attempting to do so may cause transmission damage
- For manual transmission (MT) models,
never try to start the vehicle by towing it.
When the engine starts, the forward surge could cause the vehicle to collide with the tow vehicle.
Jump starting
To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions and precautions below must be followed.
WARNING
If done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a battery explosion, resul ...
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.
WARN ...
Other materials:
Engine oil
Inspection
Engine oil level
Note:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check the engine oil
level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
Insert oil level gauge and check that the engine oil ...
Water pump
Exploded View
Gasket
Water pump
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns
could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap.
Slowly push down and
turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up ...
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
these conditions. Try to avoid driving on
wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.
Wha ...
