open hood NISSAN SENTRA 2019 Owner´s Manual

ensure they operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints/headrests
move up and down smoothly and the locks
(if so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Seat belts:Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjusters and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check
that the wipers and washer operate prop-
erly and that the wipers do not streak.Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery* (for serviceable batteries):
Check the fluid level in each cell. The fluid
should be at the bottom of the filler open-
ing. Vehicles operated in high tempera-
tures or under severe conditions require
frequent checks of the battery fluid level.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid
level*: Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid levels are between the MIN and MAX
lines on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*:
Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belt*: Make sure the drive belt
is not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level af ter
parking the vehicle on a level surface with
the engine off. Wait more than 15 minutes
for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no
loose supports, cracks or holes. If the
sound of the exhaust seems unusual or
there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immedi-
ately have the exhaust system inspected. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon mon-
oxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for
fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks af ter the
vehicle has been parked for a while. Water
dripping from the air conditioner af ter use
is normal. If you should notice any leaks or if
fuel fumes are evident, check for the cause
and have it corrected immediately.
9-4Maintenance and schedules

Engine oil viscosity.............10-7
Engine serial number ..........10-12
Engine specifications ...........10-9
Starting the engine ............5-14
Engine Block Heater .............5-78
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-7
EventDatarecorders............10-22
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........8-25
Eyeglasscase .................2-53
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) ....6-2
Flattire....................6-3,6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-7
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Clutchfluid.................8-12
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Engine coolant ...............8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Foglightswitch................2-45
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-50
Front-door pocket ..............2-49
Front power seat adjustment ........1-5Frontseats....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-70
Fuel-filler cap ................3-28
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ....3-27
Fuel-filler lid .................3-28
Fuel gauge ..................2-8
Fueloctanerating.............10-6
Fuel recommendation ..........10-4
Loose fuel cap warning .......2-6,2-33
Fuel efficient driving tips ...........5-68
Fuel-filler door .................3-27
Fuel gauge ....................2-8
Fuses .......................8-22
Fusiblelinks...................8-23
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Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-62, 2-63, 2-64, 2-65, 2-65, 2-66
Gascap.....................3-28
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-7
Fuel gauge ..................2-8
Odometer ..................2-5
Speedometer ..............2-4,2-5
Tachometer .................2-7
Trip computer ................2-9
Trip odometer .............2-4,2-5
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-52 H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® . .4-54
Hazardwarningflasherswitch........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-40
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-40
Headlights ...................8-29
Headrestraints..................1-7
Heatedseats..................2-46
Heated seat switches ............2-46
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-28
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-21,
4-29
Heater and air conditioner
(manual) ...................4-20
Heater operation ....4-15,4-17,4-22,4-30
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . .4-28
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver . .2-62, 2-63, 2-64, 2-65, 2-65, 2-66
Hood .......................
3-25
Horn...................... .2-46
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Ignition switch ..................5-9
Push-button ignition switch .......5-11
Immobilizer system ........2-37,5-10,5-14
Important vehicle information label . . .10-12
In-cabinmicrofilter ..............8-19
Increasing fuel economy ...........5-70
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge indicator ............5-13
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