2006 NISSAN SENTRA engine

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available on this model. Therefore, you may find
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications or design without notice and with-
out obligation.
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are used in the following ways:
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hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
cedures must be followed carefully.If you see this symbol, it means“Do not do this”
or“Do not let this happen.”
If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-
tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the
vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.
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call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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GARDENA, CALIFORNIA
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL
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0 Illustrated table of contents
Airbags, seat belts and child restraints...............0-2
Exterior front......................................0-3
Exterior rear.......................................0-4
Passenger compartment...........................0-5Instrument panel...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations................0-8
Warning/indicator lights...........................0-10
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1. Engine hood (P. 3-9)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-18)
3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-35)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-16)
5. Windshield (P. 8-26)
6. Sunroof (P. 2-28)
7. Power windows (P. 2-25)
8. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)
9. Mirrors (P. 3-14)
10. Tire pressure (P. 8-39)
11. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
12. Tire chains (P. 8-45)
13. Fog light switch (P. 2-20)
14. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-12)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
2. Spark plug caps/ignition coils (P. 8-22)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-17)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-18)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-23)
6. Battery (P. 8-19)
7. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-29)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
10. Drive belt location (P.8-21)
11. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-17)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
13. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-18)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
2. Spark plug caps (P. 8-22)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-17)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-18)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-23)
6. Battery (P. 8-19)
7. Fuel/Fusible link box (P. 8-29)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
10. Drive belt location (P.8-21)
11. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-17)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
13. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-18)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light
(if so equipped)2-9
or
Brake warning
light2-9
Charge warning
light2-10
Door open
warning light2-10
Engine oil pres-
sure light2-10
Low fuel warn-
ing light2-10
Warning
lightName Page
Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light
(if so equipped)2-10
Seat belt warn-
ing light and
chime2-11
Supplemental
air bag warning
light2-11
Indicator
lightName Page
CRUISE main
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-11
Indicator
lightName Page
Cruise SET
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-11
High beam in-
dicator light
(blue)2-11
Malfunction
indicator light
(MIL)2-11
Overdrive off
indicator light
(automatic
transmission
models only)2-12
Turn
signal/hazard
indicator lights2-12
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-4
Trip computer (if so equipped)...................2-5
Tachometer (if so equipped).....................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-7
Fuel gauge....................................2-8
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.......2-9
Checking bulbs................................2-9
Warning lights.................................2-9
Indicator lights................................2-11
Audible reminders.............................2-12
Security systems (if so equipped)..................2-13
Vehicle security system (if so equipped)..........2-13
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system (if so
equipped)....................................2-15
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-16
Switch operation..............................2-16
Rear window defroster switch......................2-17
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-18
Headlight control switch........................2-18
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-19Instrument brightness control...................2-19
Turn signal switch.............................2-19
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-20
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-20
Horn............................................2-21
Power outlet.....................................2-21
Storage.........................................2-22
Sunglasses holder (if so equipped)..............2-22
Cup holders..................................2-23
Map pockets..................................2-23
Glove box....................................2-24
Coin box.....................................2-24
Console box (if so equipped)...................2-24
Instrument panel storage (if so equipped)........2-25
Windows........................................2-25
Power windows (if so equipped)................2-25
Manual windows..............................2-27
Sunroof (if so equipped)...........................2-28
Electric sunroof...............................2-28
Interior light......................................2-29
Map lights (if so equipped)........................2-30
Trunk light.......................................2-30
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21. Trunk release Type A (P. 3-9)
22. Instrument brightness control switch
(P. 2-19)
23. Outside mirror electric control type
switch (if so equipped) (P. 3-15)
See the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
1. Fuel gauge
2. Speedometer
3. Warning/indicator lights
4. Tachometer (if so equipped)
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge6. Change button for twin trip odometer/
trip computer (if so equipped)
7. Odometer/twin trip odometer/trip com-
puter (if so equipped)
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METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3
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