Nissan Sentra (2022 year). Manual in english — page 28

When installing Genuine NISSAN floor mats,
follow the installation instructions provided
with the mat and the following:

1. With the ignition in the OFF position, the

shift lever in P (Park) position (Continu-
ously Variable Transmission models) or
the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position
(manual transmission models) and with
the parking brake fully applied, position
the floor mat in the floorwell so that the
floor mat grommet holes are aligned
with the hook(s).

2. Secure the grommet holes into the

hook(s) and ensure that the floor mat is
properly positioned.

3. Make sure the floor mat does not inter-

fere with pedal operation. With the igni-
tion still in the OFF position, the shift le-
ver in the P (Park) position (Continuously
Variable Transmission models) or the
shift lever in the N (Neutral) position
(manual transmission models) and with
the parking brake applied, fully apply and
release all pedals. The floor mat must
not interfere with pedal operation or
prevent the pedal from returning to its
normal position.

It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for details about installing the floor
mats in your vehicle.

The illustration shows the location of the
floor mat positioning hooks.

SEAT BELTS

The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping
them with a sponge dampened in a mild
soap solution. Allow the belts to dry com-
pletely in the shade before using them. For
additional information, see “Seat belt main-
tenance” (P. 1-20).

WARNING

Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in
the retractor. NEVER use bleach, dye or
chemical solvents to clean the seat
belts, since these materials may se-
verely weaken the seat belt webbing.

LAI2045

Positioning hooks

Appearance and care

7-7

MOST COMMON FACTORS
CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE
CORROSION

Most vehicle corrosion is caused by:
• The accumulation of moisture-retaining

dirt and debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas.

• Damage to paint and other protective

coatings caused by gravel and stone
chips or minor traffic collisions.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
INFLUENCE THE RATE OF
CORROSION

Moisture

Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on
the vehicle body underside can accelerate
corrosion. Wet floor coverings will not dry
completely inside the vehicle and should
be removed for drying to avoid floor panel
corrosion.

Relative humidity

Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of
high relative humidity, especially those ar-
eas where the temperatures stay above
freezing and where atmospheric pollution
exists and road salt is used.

Temperature

High temperatures accelerate the rate of
corrosion to those parts which are not well
ventilated.

Air pollution

Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in
the air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt
use accelerates the corrosion process.
Road salt also accelerates the disintegra-
tion of paint surfaces.

PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM
CORROSION

• Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep

the vehicle clean.

• Always check for minor damage to the

paint and repair it as soon as possible.

• Keep drain holes at the bottom of the

doors open to avoid water accumulation.

• Check the underbody for accumulation

of sand, dirt or salt. If present, wash with
water as soon as possible.

CAUTION

NEVER remove dirt, sand or other de-
bris from the passenger compart-
ment by washing it out with a hose.
Remove dirt with a vacuum cleaner
or broom.

Never allow water or other liquids to
come in contact with electronic com-
ponents inside the vehicle as this
may damage them.

Chemicals used for road surface de-icing
are extremely corrosive. They accelerate
corrosion and deterioration of underbody
components such as the exhaust system,
fuel and brake lines, brake cables, floor pan
and fenders.

In

winter,

the

underbody

must

be

cleaned periodically.

For additional protection against rust and
corrosion, which may be required in some
areas, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer.

CORROSION PROTECTION

7-8

Appearance and care

8 Do-it-yourself

Maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Engine cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Checking engine coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Changing engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Changing engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Clutch (if so equipped) fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11

Windshield-washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11

Windshield-washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

Variable voltage control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Drive belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

Replacing spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

In-cabin microfilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

Windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19

Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21

Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22

NISSAN Intelligent Key® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24

Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Turn signal bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Fog lights (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Exterior and interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26

Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28

Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
Tire labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
Types of tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Changing wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37

When performing any inspection or main-
tenance work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle. The fol-
lowing are general precautions which
should be closely observed.

WARNING

Park the vehicle on a level surface,
apply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the ve-
hicle from moving. For manual trans-
mission models, move the shift lever
to N (Neutral). For CVT models, move
the shift lever to P (Park).

Be sure the ignition switch is in the
OFF or LOCK position when perform-
ing any parts replacement or repairs.

If you must work with the engine run-
ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans,
belts and any other moving parts.

It is advisable to secure or remove
any loose clothing and remove any
jewelry, such as rings, watches, etc.
before working on your vehicle.

Always wear eye protection when-
ever you work on your vehicle.

If you must run the engine in an en-
closed space such as a garage, be
sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases to escape.

Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is nec-
essary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.

Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.

Because the fuel lines on gasoline
engine models are under high pres-
sure even when the engine is off, it is
recommended

that

you

visit

a

NISSAN dealer for service of the fuel
filter or fuel lines.

Your vehicle is equipped with an au-
tomatic engine cooling fan. It may
come

on

at

any

time

without

warning, even if the ignition switch is
in the OFF position and the engine is
not running. To avoid injury, always
disconnect

the

negative

battery

cable before working near the fan.

CAUTION

Do not work under the hood while
the engine is hot. Turn the engine off
and wait until it cools down.

Avoid contact with used engine oil
and coolant. Improperly disposed
engine oil, engine coolant and/or
other vehicle fluids can damage the
environment. Always conform to lo-
cal regulations for disposal of vehicle
fluid.

Never leave the engine or the trans-
mission related component harness
connector disconnected while the ig-
nition switch is in the ON position.

Never connect or disconnect the bat-
tery or any transistorized compo-
nent while the ignition switch is in
the ON position.

This “Do-it-yourself ” section gives instruc-
tions regarding only those items which are
relatively easy for an owner to perform.

A Genuine NISSAN service manual is also
available. For additional information, see
“Owner's Manual/Service Manual order in-
formation” (P. 10-25).

You should be aware that incomplete or
improper servicing may result in operating
difficulties or excessive emissions, and
could affect warranty coverage.

If in doubt

about any servicing, it is recommended
that you have it done by a NISSAN dealer.

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

8-2

Do-it-yourself

2.0L 4 cylinder (MR20DD engine model)

1.

Engine oil filler cap

2.

Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid
reservoir

3.

Fuse and relay box

4.

Battery

5.

Air cleaner

6.

Engine oil dipstick

7.

Drive belt location

8.

Windshield-washer fluid reservoir

9.

Engine coolant reservoir

NOTE:

Your vehicle may not be equipped with
an engine cover.

LDI3477

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

Do-it-yourself

8-3

The engine cooling system is filled at the
factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50%
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide
year-round antifreeze and coolant protec-
tion. The antifreeze solution contains rust
and corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine
cooling

system

additives

are

not

necessary.

WARNING

Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the engine is hot. Wait until
the engine and radiator cool down.
Serious burns could be caused by
high pressure fluid escaping from the
radiator. For additional information
on precautions, see “If your vehicle
overheats” (P. 6-11).

The coolant reservoir is equipped
with a pressure type coolant reser-
voir cap. To prevent engine damage,
use only a Genuine NISSAN coolant
reservoir cap.

CAUTION

Never use any cooling system addi-
tives such as radiator sealer. Addi-
tives may clog the cooling system
and cause damage to the engine,
transmission and/or cooling system.

When adding or replacing coolant, be
sure to use only Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-
diluted to provide antifreeze protec-
tion to -34° F (-37° C). If additional
freeze protection is needed due to
weather where you operate your ve-
hicle, add Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant

(blue)

concen-

trate following the directions on the
container. If an equivalent coolant
other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is used, fol-
low the coolant manufacturer’s in-
structions to maintain minimum an-
tifreeze protection to -34° F (-37° C).
The use of other types of coolant so-
lutions other than Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent may damage the en-
gine cooling system.

The life expectancy of the factory-fill
coolant is 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
or 7 years. Mixing any other type of
coolant other than Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
(or

equivalent

cooling),

including

Genuine

NISSAN

Long

Life

Antifreeze/Coolant (green), or the
use of non-distilled water may re-
duce the life expectancy of the
factory-fill coolant. For additional in-
formation, see the “Maintenance and
schedules” section of this manual.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

8-4

Do-it-yourself

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL

Check the coolant level

in the reservoir

when the engine is cold.

If the coolant

level is below the MIN level

O

B

, add coolant

to the MAX level

O

A

.

This vehicle contains Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue). The life ex-
pectancy of the factory-fill coolant is
105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 7 years. Mixing
any other type of coolant or the use of
non-distilled water will reduce the life ex-
pectancy of the factory-fill coolant. For ad-

ditional information, see the “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual.

If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.

For additional information on the location
of the engine coolant reservoir, see “Engine
compartment check locations” (P. 8-3).

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT

A NISSAN dealer can change the engine
coolant. The service procedure can be
found in the NISSAN Service Manual.

Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine over-
heating.

WARNING

To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the
engine is hot.

Never remove the engine coolant
reservoir cap when the engine is hot.
Serious burns could be caused by
high pressure fluid escaping from the
system.

Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly

with

soap

or

hand

cleaner as soon as possible.

Keep coolant out of the reach of chil-
dren and pets.

Engine coolant must be disposed of prop-
erly. Check your local regulations.

LDI3495

Do-it-yourself

8-5

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

2. Start the engine and let it idle until it

reaches operating temperature.

3. Turn off the engine.

Wait more than 10

minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.

4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.

Reinsert it all the way.

5. Remove the dipstick again and check

the oil level. It should be between the H
(High) and L (Low) marks

O

B

. This is the

normal operating oil level range. If the oil
level is below the L (Low) mark

O

A

, re-

move the oil filler cap and pour recom-
mended oil through the opening.

Do not

overfill

O

C

.

6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.

CAUTION

Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insuffi-
cient amount of oil can damage the
engine, and such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty.

It is normal to add some oil between
oil maintenance intervals or during
the break-in period, depending on
the severity of operating conditions.

Make sure to follow the engine oil changing
intervals in the maintenance booklet.
Operating under the following conditions
may require more frequent oil change:
• repeated short distance driving
• driving in dusty conditions
• stop and go commuting.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL
FILTER

For additional information on engine oil
and oil filter change, refer to the instruc-
tions outlined in this section.

LDI3487

LDI0371

ENGINE OIL

8-6

Do-it-yourself

Vehicle set-up

LDI3488

O

1

Oil filler cap

LDI3507

O

2

Oil drain plug

LDI3508

O

3

Oil filter

Do-it-yourself

8-7

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

2. Run the engine until it reaches operating

temperature.

3. Turn the engine off and wait for 15

minutes.

4. Raise and support the vehicle using a

suitable floor jack and safety jack stands.

• Place the safety jack stands under the

vehicle jack-up points.

• A suitable adapter should be attached to

the jack stand saddle.

CAUTION

Make sure the correct lifting and sup-
port points are used to avoid vehicle
damage.

Removal of under-engine
protectors

1. Remove

fasteners

O

A

and

engine

protector.

Engine oil and filter

1. Place a large drain pan under the drain

plug and oil filter.

2. Remove the oil filler cap.

3. Remove the drain plug with a wrench by

turning it counterclockwise and com-
pletely drain the oil.

LDI3510

O

4

Under engine protector

LDI3509

Under-engine protector

8-8

Do-it-yourself

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.

WARNING

Prolonged

and

repeated

contact

with used engine oil may cause skin
cancer.

Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly

with

soap

or

hand

cleaner as soon as possible.

Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.

4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter

wrench by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the oil filter by turning it by
hand.

5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting sur-

face with a clean rag.

CAUTION

Be sure to remove any old gasket ma-
terial remaining on the sealing surface
of the engine. Failure to do so could
lead to an oil leak and engine damage.

The dipstick must be inserted in
place to prevent oil spillage from the
dipstick hole when filling the engine
with oil.

6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with

clean engine oil.

7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a

slight resistance is felt, then tighten addi-
tionally more than 2/3 turn.

Oil filter tightening torque:

11 to 15 ft-lb (14.7 to 20.6 N·m)

8. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a

new washer. Securely tighten the drain
plug with a wrench. Do not use exces-
sive force.

Drain plug tightening torque:

22 to 29 ft-lb (29.4 to 39.2 N·m)

9. Refill the engine with the recommended

oil through the oil filler opening, and in-
stall the oil filler cap securely.

For additional information about drain and
refill capacity, see “Recommended fluids/
lubricants and capacities” (P. 10-2). The
drain and refill capacity depends on the oil
temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Always

use the dipstick to determine the proper
amount of oil in the engine.

10. Start the engine and check for leakage

around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required. Turn the engine off
and wait more than 15 minutes. Check
the oil level with the dipstick. Add en-
gine oil if necessary.

After the operation

1. Reinstall under engine protector in re-

verse order.

2. Lower

the

vehicle

carefully

to

the

ground.

3. Reset oil and oil filter maintenance re-

minder and oil control system. For addi-
tional information, see “Vehicle informa-
tion display 4.2 inch (11 cm) Type A”
(P. 2-17) or “Vehicle information display
7 inch (18 cm) Type B” (P. 2-31).

• Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
• Check your local regulations.

Do-it-yourself

8-9

CAUTION

NISSAN recommends using Genuine
NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equiva-
lent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix
with other fluids.

Do not use Automatic Transmission
Fluid (ATF) or manual transmission
fluid in a NISSAN CVT, as it may dam-
age the CVT. Damage caused by the
use of fluids other than as recom-
mended

is

not

covered

under

NISSAN's New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty outlined in your Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.

Using fluids that are not equivalent
to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
may also damage the CVT. Damage
caused by the use of fluids other than
as recommended is not covered un-
der NISSAN's New Vehicle Limited
Warranty outlined in your Warranty
Information Booklet.

When checking or replacement of CVT fluid
is required, it is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for servicing.

For additional brake and clutch fluid speci-
fication information, see “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” (P. 10-2).

WARNING

Use only new fluid from a sealed con-
tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake and
clutch (if so equipped) systems. The
use of improper fluids can damage
the brake and clutch system and af-
fect the vehicle's stopping ability.

Clean the filler cap before removing.

Brake and clutch fluid is poisonous
and should be stored carefully in
marked containers out of reach of
children.

CAUTION

Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid
is spilled, immediately wash the sur-
face with water.

BRAKE FLUID

Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the
level is below the MIN line

O

1

, or the brake

warning light comes on, add Genuine
NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent

DOT 3

fluid up to the MAX line

O

2

. If fluid must be

added frequently, the system should be
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

LDI3490

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID (if so
equipped)

BRAKE AND CLUTCH (if so equipped)
FLUID

8-10

Do-it-yourself

CLUTCH (if so equipped) FLUID

Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the
fluid is below the CL (clutch) MIN line

O

2

, add

Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent

DOT 3

fluid up to the MAX line

O

1

. If fluid

must be added frequently, the system
should be checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
RESERVOIR

Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir
periodically. Add windshield-washer fluid
when the “Low Washer Fluid” warning mes-
sage (if so equipped) shows on the vehicle
information display.

To check the fluid level, use your finger to
plug the center hole

O

1

of the cap/tube

assembly, then remove it from the reser-
voir. If there is no fluid in the tube, add fluid.

Add a washer solvent to the washer for
better cleaning. In the winter season, add a

windshield washer antifreeze. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions for the mix-
ture ratio.

Refill the reservoir more frequently when
driving conditions require an increased
amount of windshield-washer fluid.

Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN
Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze or equivalent.

CAUTION

Do not substitute engine antifreeze
coolant for windshield-washer fluid.
This may result in damage to the paint.

Do not fill the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir with washer fluid con-
centrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based washer fluid
concentrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.

Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer's
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the windshield-washer
fluid

reservoir.

Do

not

use

the

windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
mix the washer fluid concentrate and
water.

LDI3531

LDI3496

WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID

Do-it-yourself

8-11

Caution symbols for battery

WARNING

O

1

No smoking, No exposed flames, No

Sparks

Do not expose the battery to electrical sparks, flames or smoking. Hydrogen gas generated by the

battery is explosive. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.

O

2

Shield eyes

Handle the battery cautiously. Always wear eye protection glasses to protect against explosion or

battery acid.

O

3

Keep away from children

Never allow children to handle the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

O

4

Battery acid

Do not allow battery fluid to contact your skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. Sulfuric acid can

cause blindness or severe burns. After touching a battery or battery cap, do not touch or rub your

eyes. Thoroughly wash your hands. If the acid contacts your eyes, skin or clothing, immediately

flush with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Battery fluid is acid. If the bat-

tery fluid gets into your eyes or onto your skin, it could cause loss of your eyesight or burns.

O

5

Note operating instructions

Before handling the battery, read this instruction carefully to ensure correct and safe handling.

O

6

Explosive gas

Hydrogen gas generated by battery fluid is explosive. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.

BATTERY

8-12

Do-it-yourself

• If the battery is labeled “do not open” it is

maintenance

free

and

battery

fluid

should not be checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer or
a qualified specialist workshop to con-
firm the battery’s performance.

• Keep the battery surface clean and dry.

Clean the battery with a solution of bak-
ing soda and water.

• Make certain the terminal connections

are clean and securely tightened.

• If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days

or longer, disconnect the negative (-) bat-
tery terminal cable to prevent discharge.

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.

WARNING

Do not expose the battery to flames,
an electrical spark or a cigarette. Hy-
drogen gas generated by the battery
is explosive. Explosive gases can
cause blindness or injury. Do not al-
low battery fluid to contact your skin,
eyes, fabrics or painted surfaces. Sul-
furic acid can cause blindness or in-
jury. After touching a battery or bat-
tery cap, do not touch or rub your
eyes. Thoroughly wash your hands. If
the acid contacts your eyes, skin or
clothing, immediately flush with wa-
ter for at least 15 minutes and seek
medical attention.

When working on or near a battery,
always wear suitable eye protection
and remove all jewelry.

Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds.

Wash

hands

after

handling.

Keep battery out of the reach of
children.

Do not tip the battery.

NOTE:

Do not try to open the top of the battery.

This battery is not equipped with remov-
able vent caps.

JUMP STARTING

If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump
starting” (P. 6-9). If the engine does not start
by jump starting, the battery may have to
be replaced. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

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CAUTION

Do not ground accessories directly to
the battery terminal. Doing so will
bypass the variable voltage control
system and the vehicle battery may
not charge completely.

Use electrical accessories with the
engine running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.

Your vehicle is equipped with a variable
voltage control system. This system mea-
sures the amount of electrical discharge
from the battery and controls voltage gen-
erated by the generator.

The current sensor

O

A

is located near the

battery along the negative battery cable. If
you add electrical accessories to your ve-
hicle, be sure to ground them to a suitable
body ground such as the frame or engine
block area.

1.

Automatic tensioner pulley

2.

Generator pulley

3.

Water pump pulley

4.

Air conditioner compressor pulley

5.

Crankshaft pulley

WARNING

Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or
LOCK position before servicing drive belt.
The engine could rotate unexpectedly.

LDI3478

WDI0638

VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL
SYSTEM

DRIVE BELT

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