2014 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 330

VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL SYSTEM Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require frequent checks of the battery fluid level. Your vehicle is equipped with a variable voltage control system. This system measures the amount of electrical discharge from the battery and controls voltage generated by the generator. A is located near the battery The current sensor ᭺ along the negative battery cable. If you add electrical accessories to your vehicle, be sure to ground them to a suitable body ground such as the frame or engine block area. JUMP STARTING If jump starting is necessary, see "Jump starting" in the "In case of emergency" section of this manual. If the engine does not start by jump starting, the battery may have to be replaced. Contact a NISSAN dealer. LDI2178 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. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-15