check engine NISSAN SENTRA 2019 Owner´s Manual

or equivalent with the proper mixture. (For
additional information on the proper mix-
ture for your area, refer to “Engine cooling
system” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual.)
NOTE: Mixing any other type of coolant
or the use of non-distilled water may re-
duce the recommended service interval
of the coolant.
Engine oil and oil filter:Replace engine oil
and oil filter at the specified intervals. For
recommended oil grade and viscosity refer
to “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
Engine valve clearance*: Inspect only if
valve noise increases. Adjust valve clear-
ance if necessary.
Evaporative emissions control vapor
lines*: Check vapor lines for leaks or loose-
ness. Tighten connections or replace parts
as necessary.
Fuel filter: Periodic maintenance is not re-
quired. (in-tank type filter)
Fuel lines*: Check the fuel hoses, piping
and connections for leaks, looseness, or
deterioration. Tighten connections or re-
place parts as necessary. Spark plugs:
Replace at specified intervals.
Install new plugs of the type as originally
equipped.
CHASSIS AND BODY
MAINTENANCE:
Brake lines and cables: Visually inspect for
proper installation. Check for chafing,
cracks, deterioration, and signs of leaking.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged
parts immediately.
Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings:
Check for wear, deterioration and fluid
leaks. Replace any deteriorated or dam-
aged parts immediately.
Exhaust system: Visually inspect the ex-
haust pipes, muffler and hangers for leaks,
cracks, deterioration, and damage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as necessary.
In-cabin microfilter: Replace at specified
intervals. When driving for prolonged peri-
ods in dusty conditions, replace the filter
more frequently.
Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-
pension parts, drive shaf t boots: Check
for damage, looseness, and leakage of oil
or grease. Under severe driving conditions,
inspect more frequently. Tire rotation:
Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km) according to the in-
structions under “General maintenance” in
this section. When rotating tires, check for
damage and uneven wear. Replace if nec-
essary.
Transmission fluid/oil: Visually inspect for
signs of leakage at specified intervals. If
using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough
or muddy roads:
∙ Replace the manual transaxle gear oil every 20,000 miles or 24 months.
∙ Replace the CVT fluid every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or request the dealer to in-
spect the fluid deterioration data using
a CONSULT. If the deterioration data is
more than 210000, replace the CVT fluid.
9-6Maintenance and schedules

Af termarket fuel additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of
any af termarket fuel additives (for ex-
ample, fuel injector cleaner, octane
booster, intake valve deposit removers,
etc.) which are sold commercially. Many of
these additives intended for gum, varnish
or deposit removal may contain active sol-
vents or similar ingredients that can be
harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can
cause persistent, heavy “spark knock.”
(“Spark knock” is a metallic rapping
noise.) If severe, this can lead to engine
damage. If you detect a persistent heavy
spark knock even when using gasoline
of the stated octane rating, or if you hear
steady spark knock while holding a
steady speed on level roads, it is recom-
mended that you have a NISSAN dealer
correct the condition. Failure to correct
the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which NISSAN is not responsible.Incorrect ignition timing may result in
spark knock, af ter-run and/or overheating,
which may cause excessive fuel consump-
tion or engine damage. If any of the above
symptoms are encountered, have your ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not
a cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
10-6Technical and consumer information

You may notif y NISSAN by contact-
ing our Consumer Affairs Depart-
ment, toll-free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1.
For Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform Trans-
port Canada in addition to notif ying
NISSAN.
If Transport Canada receives com-
plaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may
request that NISSAN conduct a recall
campaign. However, Transport
Canada cannot become involved in
individual problems between you,
your dealer, or NISSAN.
You may contact Transport Canada’s
Defect Investigations and Recalls Divi-
sion toll free at 1-800-333-0510. You
may also report safety defects online
at: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/
Saf-Sec-Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=eng (English speak-
ers) or https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/
Saf-Sec-Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/
fc-cp.aspx?lang=fra (French speakers)
Additional information concerning
motor vehicle safety may be obtained
from Transport Canada’s Road Safety
Information Centre at 1-800-333-0371
or online at www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety
(English speakers) or www.tc.gc.ca/
securiteroutiere (French speakers).
To notif y NISSAN of any safety con-
cerns please contact our Consumer
Information Centre toll free at 1-800-
387-0122.
Due to legal requirements in some states
and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may
be required to be in what is called the
“ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the ready condition can
be obtained by ordinary usage of the ve-
hicle.
If a powertrain system component is re-
paired or the battery is disconnected, the
vehicle may be reset to a “not ready” condi-
tion. Before taking the I/M test, check the
vehicle’s inspection/maintenance test
readiness condition. Place the ignition
switch in the ON position without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink af ter 20 seconds, the I/M test condi-
tion is “ready”. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready con-
dition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
Technical and consumer information10-21

Brightness/contrast button.........4-7
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-44
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-14
Bulb replacement ...............8-32
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................10-2
Cargo (See vehicle loading information). .10-14
Car phone or CB radio ............4-54
Check tire press .................2-6
Check tire pressure ..............2-33
Childrestraints........1-20, 1-21, 1-23, 1-25 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System..............1-25
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-23, 1-29, 1-35, 1-40
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-27
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-23
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clockset.....................4-5
Clutch Clutchfluid.................8-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Coldweatherdriving.............5-77
Console box ..................2-52
Console light ..................2-60
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-9,5-17
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11 Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
..........5-9,5-17
Control panel buttons .............4-3
Brightness/contrast button .......4-7
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) ....4-49
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-21,4-29
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-7
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-7
Corrosionprotection..............7-8
Cruisecontrol.................5-45
Cupholders...............2-53,2-54
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and
curtain side-impact air bag system) . . . .1-58
D
Daytime Running Light System . . .2-43, 2-44
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-40
Dimensions and weights ..........10-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-44
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) ..........4-3
Door locks ....................3-5
Door open warning light ...........2-15
Drivebelt ....................8-16 Driving
Coldweatherdriving...........5-77
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..........5-9,5-17
Driving with manual
transmission .............5-10,5-23
Precautions when starting and
driving .....................5-2
Driving the vehicle ...............5-17
E
E-CALL (SOS) SWITCH .............2-48
ECO mode switch ...............5-26
Economy - fuel .................5-70
Emergency engine shutoff ..........5-13
Emission control information label . . . .10-12
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-20
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-7
Changing engine oil ............8-8
Changing engine oil filter .........8-10
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-7
Engine cooling system ..........8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine

oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-7
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-15
11-2

Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders)...........2-20,3-21
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-31
Instrument brightness control .......2-44
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-44
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) .......5-47
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-13
Key operation ................3-14
Mechanical key ...............3-4
Remote keyless entry operation . .3-9, 3-18
Troubleshooting guide .......3-23,3-24
Warning signals ...........3-23,3-24
Interiorlight ...............2-59,2-61
Interiortrunklidrelease...........3-26
iPod®Player...................4-43
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-25
J
Jumpstarting...............6-9,8-15
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .....8-25,8-26
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .....3-9,3-18
Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system) . . .3-8 Keys
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-11
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-4
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-12
Emission control information label . .10-12
Engine serial number ..........10-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-12
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-11
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-61
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System................1-25
Launch bar menu ................4-7
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-13
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-62, 2-19
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-32
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-14
Bulb replacement .............8-32
Charge warning light ...........2-15
Console light ................2-60
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-32
Foglights..................8-30
Foglightswitch..............2-45
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-40
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-40 Headlights .................8-29
Interiorlight .............2-59,2-61
Lightbulbs.................8-29
Low tire pressure warning light
.....2-16
Low windshield-washer fluid
warninglight.............2-18,2-33
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-53
Security indicator light ..........2-22
Spotlights(Seemaplight)........2-60
Trunklight..................2-62
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ..........2-20,3-21
Lights......................8-29 Maplights..................2-60
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-7
Door locks ..................3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ....3-27
Power door locks ..............3-6
Trunk lid lock opener lever ........3-26
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-6,2-33
Lowfuelwarninglight......2-16, 2-18, 2-32
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-16
L
ow windshield-washer fluid
warninglight...............2-18,2-33
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-14
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
11-4

Seat belt maintenance..........1-20
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-13
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-12
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-21
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Maplights....................2-60
Map pocket ...................2-49
Menu button ...................4-5
Meters and gauges ...............2-3
Instrument brightness control .....2-44
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . .3-31
Outsidemirrorcontrol..........3-32
Outsidemirrors..............3-32
Rearview...................3-31
Vanitymirror................3-31
Mirrors......................3-31
Moonroof .................2-58,2-58
N
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual ......4-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2,3-11
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ...............2-37,5-10,5-14 O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . .10-6
Odometer ....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-8
Changing engine oil filter .........8-10
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-7
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Outsidemirrorcontrol............3-32
Outsidemirrors................3-32
Overhead sunglasses holder ........2-53
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-11
Owner's manual order form ........10-22
Owner's manual/service manual order
information..................10-22
P
Parking Parking/parkingonhills.........5-70
Parkingbrake .................5-25
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system . .4-54
Power Power door locks ..............3-6
Poweroutlet................2-48
Powerrearwindows...........2-56
Power steering system ..........5-71
Powerwindows..............2-55 Rearpowerwindows...........2-56
Poweroutlet..................2-48
Powersteering.................5-71
Precautions Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats............1-23, 1-29, 1-35, 1-40
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-23, 1-29, 1-35, 1-40
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.....1-12
Precautions on supplemental
restraintsystem..............1-43
Precautions when starting and
driving .....................5-2
Programmable features ............4-5
Push starting ..................6-11
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-54
FM/AMradio................4-36
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-49
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test ....................10-21
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA)........5-37
Rearpowerwindows.............2-56
Rearseat.................... .1-6
Rearviewmirror ................3-31
RearViewMonitor................4-8
Rear window and outside mirror
d
efrosterswitch................2-40
Recommended Fluids ............10-2
11-5