NISSAN 2009 Sentra User Manual

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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE

NOTE:

The ignition switch must be placed 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.

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Instruments and controls

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2009 Sentra (sen)

Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
10/23/08—debbie

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