NISSAN 2008 Sentra User Manual

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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE

GAUGE

NOTE:

The ignition key must be in the ON position
for the gauge to give a reading.

The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-

ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the

normal range when the reading is within the zone

1

shown in the illustration.

The engine coolant temperature varies with the

outside air temperature and driving conditions.

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates a coolant tempera-

ture near the hot (H) end of the normal

range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease

the temperature. If the gauge is over the

normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as

safely possible. If the engine is over-

heated, continued operation of the ve-

hicle may seriously damage the engine.

See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In

case of emergency” section for immediate

action required

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE (if

so equipped)

The gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys-

tem oil pressure while the engine is running.

When the engine speed is high, the engine oil

pressure is also high. When the engine speed is

low, the gauge indicates lower oil pressure.
Engine oil pressure also changes based on en-

gine temperature. The oil pressure will be higher

when the engine is cold and lower when the

engine is warm.

LIC1020

LIC1114

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Instruments and controls

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2008 Sentra (sen)

Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
01/22/08—debbie

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