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Question posted by jking43 on February 9th, 2013

Car Starts But Does Not Turn Over

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

... its suppliers and over 17 countries and distributes them in North America, starting with the production of some cars and trucks at each stage of the production process, both performance and fuel...Ltd. Your vehicle is the result of our dedication to the quality standards that manufactures cars and trucks in over 170 dealers employ approximately 4,500 people. In addition, many Canadians...
Owner's Manual - Page 13

...and call a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair shop. Use the dipstick to ON without starting the engine. CAUTION Running the engine with the If any light fails to come on , it is not ...light (if so equipped) Engine oil pressure warning light Checking bulbs Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to check the oil level. The oil pressure warning light is safe to indicate...
Owner's Manual - Page 14

... air bag system) may not function properly. If any of fuel remaining in the ON or START position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for 7 seconds and then go off and check... comes on when the fuel in an accident. The light illuminates whenever the ignition key is turned to fasten seat belts. This means the system is on, it -yourself operations'' section. WARNING...
Owner's Manual - Page 15

... comes on while the engine is controlled by your vehicle towed because driving it again by slowly turning the ignition key (quickly doing so may indicate something wrong with the parking brake not applied, ... wrong). Driving could be safe, drive care- O/D OFF Overdrive off the engine, and start it could be working properly if the warning light is below the MINIMUM mark on the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 19

CAUTION When cleaning the inner side of the rear window, be careful not to turn the defogger off in approximately 15 minutes. REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH AIC0646 To defog the rear window glass, start the engine and push the rear window defogger switch on. (The indicator light comes on.) Push the switch again...
Owner's Manual - Page 20

... lights come on. The daytime running lights illuminate once the parking brake is started with the headlight switch in the OFF position or in the position. Failure to turn on your vehicle are not on until the ignition switch is started , the daytime running lights do so could cause an accident injuring yourself...
Owner's Manual - Page 30

... knob to duplicate from the outside without a key, move the inside the vehicle. Locking the door without key To lock the door from . To unlock, turn the key towards the rear. 2-2 Record the key number that is supplied with key To lock the door...
Owner's Manual - Page 31

...the rear of the vehicle unlocks all doors. They could become involved in serious accidents. 2-3 Be sure to lock/unlock all doors, turn the interior light on the driver's door armrest locks all doors. ● Do not leave children unattended in the event of additional ....) As many as four remote controllers can operate at a distance of approximately 49 ft (15 m) from outside the car.
Owner's Manual - Page 37

..., the trunk lid cannot be opened only with the key. 2-9 OPENER CANCEL LEVER FOR TRUNK LID (if so equipped) When the lever is in the ''Starting and driving'' section. It can be drawn into the vehicle. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be opened with the trunk lid open the...
Owner's Manual - Page 39

... holder while refueling. Always stop to avoid paint damage. 2-11 APD0621 Put the fuel filler cap on the car body, flush it is extremely flammable and highly explosive under pressure. Then remove the cap. ● Use ... personal injury. You could be under certain conditions. Turn the cap one-half turn and wait for proper operation of the fuel system and emission control system.
Owner's Manual - Page 51

...Once the supplemental air bag inflates, the supplemental air bag module will not operate in the ON or START position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for 7 seconds and then go off . The ... air bag light does not come on and remain on for about 7 seconds and then turns off as noted on the certification label located on the vehicle, the supplemental air bag system...
Owner's Manual - Page 72

... amount of air also flows from the defrost vents. 1. Push the air recirculation button (if so equipped) to turn off the air conditioner, push the button again. Air conditioner button (if so equipped) Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the desired (1 to 4) position, and push the air conditioner button...
Owner's Manual - Page 73

... the air conditioner button. Move the temperature control dial to defog the windshield glass, turn the air conditioner on , cooling and dehumidifying functions are 3-5 Dehumidified heating This mode ...conditioner. This improves heater operation. 3. AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION (if so equipped) Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the desired (1 to 4) position, and push in front of...
Owner's Manual - Page 89

...wheel to the ON (3) position. ON: Normal operating position (3) This position turns on the key cylinder. The shift lever can be checked periodically, e.g., ...Turn the key toward the LOCK position. 4) Remove the key. START: (4) This position activates the starter motor, which starts the engine. 4-5 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1) Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position. 2) Turn...
Owner's Manual - Page 90

.... This may cause a loss of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to any of control. Be sure the vehicle is fully stopped before attempting to shift the... is high, so use caution when shifting into a driving gear. ● Release the foot brake, then gradually start the vehicle in motion. Failure to R, D, 2 or 1. The shift lever cannot be depressed before the engine ...
Owner's Manual - Page 91

...these instructions: 1. Apply the parking brake. Apply the parking brake. 3. Reinsert the key and turn it clockwise to back up. These instructions for all normal forward driving. You may not work. ...still cannot be obtained. Depress the brake pedal, move the lever to N (Neutral) and start the engine. 5. Always be sure the vehicle is completely stopped. For maximum safety, depress...
Owner's Manual - Page 95

... above procedure. - If the engine is very hard to start in cold weather. Warm-up Allow the engine to help start , turn the key off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition key to OFF or if the key is turned to START. Before driving, be damaged. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Manual transmission: Move the gearshift lever to...
Owner's Manual - Page 98

Should this occur, depress the clutch pedal and turn the main switch off immediately. Driving at moderate speeds on . BREAK-IN SCHEDULE ... ● Do not drive over 55 MPH (90 km/h) and do so may result in any gear. ● Avoid quick starts. ● Avoid hard braking as much as possible. ● Avoid unnecessary engine idling. 4-14 Failure to follow these recommendations may...
Owner's Manual - Page 102

...lock system is sophisticated, with the anti-lock system. When the self-test occurs, you start the engine and move the vehicle at your earliest convenience. Stopping distances may hear a ''... normal and is a sophisticated device, but it switches the antilock brake system OFF and turns on normal surfaces, even with electronic sensors, electric pumps, and hydraulic solenoids controlled by ...
Owner's Manual - Page 113

... not keep the starter motor engaged for a few minutes. 6. If the engine does not start right away, turn the key off and wait 3 to start your engine, carefully disconnect the negative cable and then the positive cable. 8. PUSH STARTING ● Make sure that cables do not contact any other metal. 5. Keep the engine speed...

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