NISSAN Sentra Owner's Manual 2011

2011 SENTRA

OWNER’S MANUAL

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control.

This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle sothat youmay enjoymany miles(kilometers) ofdriving pleasure. Please read throughthis manual before operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state’s lemon law.

Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, they will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to them.

In addition to factory installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with additional accessories installed by Nissan or by your authorized Nissan dealer prior todelivery. It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings, cautions and instructions concerning proper use of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle and/or accessory. Please see your dealer for details concerning the particular accessories with which your vehicle is equipped.

Before driving your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers!

● NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions.

ALWAYS give your full attention to driving

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and avoidusing vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.

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ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat.

● ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.

● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified.

Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.

This manual includes information for all options 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 without obligation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL

You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways:

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of a 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 moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.

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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 illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the

vehicle.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these 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 defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, 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.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

NISSAN CARES...

Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with oryou would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:

For U.S. customers

1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261)

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

The ConsumerAffairs Department will ask for the following information:

– Your name, address, and telephone number – Vehicle identification number (attached to the

top of the instrument panel on the driver’s

side) – Date of purchase – Current odometer reading – Your NISSAN dealer’s name – Your comments or questions OR

You can write to NISSAN with the information at:

For U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003 Franklin, TN 37068-5003

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

or via e-mail at:

For U.S. customers

nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com

For Canadian customers

information.centre@nissancanada.com

Table of

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Contents

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

0 Illustrated table of contents

Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0-2

Exterior front ......................................0-3

Exterior rear.......................................0-4

Passenger compartment ...........................0-5

Instrument panel...................................0-6

Engine compartment check locations ................0-8

Warning/indicator lights ...........................0-10

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS

1. Top tether anchor (P. 1-26)

2. Rear head restraint (P. 1-5)

3. Rear seat belts (P. 1-11)

4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-41)

5. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-41)

6. Front-seat Active Head Restraint (P. 1-10)

7. Front seat belts (P. 1-11)

8. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P. 1-41)

9. Seats (P. 1-2)

10. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) (P.1-41)

11. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-54)

12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) (P. 1-24)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-23)

2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-20)

3. Windshield (P. 8-20)

4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-37)

5. Power windows (if so equipped) (P. 2-34)

6. Door locks, keyfob (if so equipped), NISSAN Intelligent Key ™ (if so equipped), keys (P. 3-4, 3-7, 3-11, 3-2)

7. Mirrors (P. 3-28)

8. Tire pressure (P. 8-31)

9. Flat tire (P. 6-2)

10. Tire chains (P. 8-38)

11. Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-21)

12. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)

13. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-21)

14. Tie down hook (if so equipped) (P. 6-14)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Trunk lid (P.3-23 )

2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-13)

3. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-24)

4. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-21)

5. Child safety locks (P. 3-7)

6. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-25)

7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-25, P. 9-4)

8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)

9. Rear tie down hook (if so equipped) (P. 6-14)

10. Exterior trunk lid release/request button (P. 3-17, 3-24)

11. RearView monitor (if so equipped) (P. 4-8)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Rear seat (P. 1-3)

2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-37)

3. Interior lights, illuminated entry, moonroof switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-39, P. 2-21, P. 2-37)

4. Sun visors (P. 3-28)

5. Rearview mirror (P. 3-28)

6. Glove box (P. 2-31)

7. Cup holders (P. 2-30)

8. Parking brake, parking on hills (P. 5-20, P. 5-24)

9. Front seat (P. 1-2)

10. Front console (P. 2-31)

11. Rear armrest, cup holders (if so equipped) (P. 1-7, P 2-30)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped) /turn signal switch (P. 2-21); Manual shift paddles (if so equipped) (P.5-15)

2. Steering wheel switch for audio control and Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P. 4-61, 4-63)

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3. Driver’s supplemental air bag/Horn (P. 1-41, 2-25)

4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)

5. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-23)

6. Cruise control main/set switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-21)

7. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-20)

8. Storage bin (if so equipped) (P. 2-27)

9. Audio system (P. 4-32, 4-35, 4-39)

10. Center ventilator (P. 4-14)

11. Passenger’s supplemental air bag (P. 1-41)

12. Side ventilator (P. 4-14)

13. Storage bin (if so equipped) (P. 2-28)

14. Engine oil pressure gauge (if so equipped) (P. 2-7)

15. g (gravity)-force gauge (if so equipped) (P. 2-5)

16. Hazard warning flasher switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-24)

17. Hazard warning flasher switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-24); Manual shift mode switch (if so equipped) (P.5-15)

18. Navigation system* (if so equipped) (P. 4-45)

19. Glove box (P. 2-31)

20. Front passenger air bag status light (P. 1-41)

21. Climate control (P. 4-14)

22. Shift selector (P. 5-13)

23. Power outlet (P. 2-26)

24. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)

25. Tilt steering (P.3-27)

26. Storage bin (P. 2-28)

27. Hood release lever (P. 3-23) 28 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off

switch (if so equipped) (P.2-16)

* Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

MR20DE engine

1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)

2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)

3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid

reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-14)

4. Battery (P. 8-15)

5. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)

6. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22)

7. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)

8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)

9. Drive belt location (P.8-17)

10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir

(P. 8-15)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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QR25DE engine

1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)

2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)

3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid

reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-14)

4. Battery (P. 8-15)

5. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)

6. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22)

7. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)

8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)

9. Drive belt location (P.8-17)

10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir

(P. 8-15)

*Engine cover removed for clarity. See the page number indicated in paren-

theses for operating details.

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

Name Page

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Brake warning light 2-10

Charge warning light 2-11

Door open warning light

Electric power steering warning light

Engine oil pressure warning light

2-10

2-11

Warning

light

Name Page

Low fuel warning light

Low tire pressure warning light (if so equipped)

Low windshieldwasher fluid warning light (if so equipped)

NISSAN Intelligent Key™ warning light (if so equipped)

P position selecting warning light (CVT models) (if so equipped)

Seat belt warning light and chime

Supplemental air bag warning light

2-12

2-13

2-14

Indicator

light

Name Page

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator light (CVT models)

Cruise main switch indicator light (if so equipped)

Cruise set switch indicator light (if so equipped)

Front passenger air bag status light

High beam indicator light (blue)

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

2-14

2-15

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Indicator

light

Name Page

Overdrive off indicator light (CVT models)

Security indicator light

Side light and headlight indicator light (green)

Slip indicator light (if so equipped)

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light (if so equipped)

2-15

2-16

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MEMO

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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Seats . ...........................................1-2

Front manual seat adjustment ....................1-2

Rear folding seat system (if so equipped) .........1-3

Head restraints.................................1-7

Seat belts .......................................1-11

Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-11

Pregnant women ..............................1-14

Injured persons................................1-14

Three-point type seat belt with retractor..........1-14

Seat belt extenders ............................1-20

Seat belt maintenance .........................1-20

Child safety......................................1-21

Infants........................................1-21

Small children.................................1-21

Larger children ................................1-22

Child restraints...................................1-22

Precautions on child restraints ..................1-22

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) System .............................1-24

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

LATCH.......................................1-26

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

the seat belts . . ...............................1-28

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH. . . ...............................1-31

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts ............................1-33

Installing top tether strap .......................1-36

Booster seats .................................1-37

Supplemental restraint system .....................1-41

Precautions on supplemental restraint

system .......................................1-41

Supplemental air bag warning labels.............1-55

Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-56

SEATS

WARNING

● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

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● For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.

● After adjustment,gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.

● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle.They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

● The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or damage.

FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT

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Forward and backward

Pull the center of the bar up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat in position.

Reclining

Torecline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bringthe seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage”later in thissection. Also,the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift selector (CVT) is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in N (Neutral) with the parking brake applied.

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Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s seat)

Pull upor push down the adjusting lever to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.

REAR FOLDING SEAT SYSTEM (if so equipped)

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Interior trunk access (if so equipped)

The trunk can be accessed from the rear seat for loading and unloading, as shown.

1. Stow the outboard seat belts with the clip before folding the rear seatbacks.

When folding the passenger’s side rear seatback, firstdisconnect andstow the center seat belt. See “Stowing the rear center seat belt” later in this section.

2. Pull up on the strap outboard side of the seat to be folded.

3. Fold the seatback down.

located on the top

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WARNING

● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop.

● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

● When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

● Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously injured. Keep the car locked, with the rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched when not in use, and prevent children’s access to car keys.

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Folding the rear cushions and seatbacks (if so equipped)

1. Lift up on the front edge of the seat cushion and fold it toward the front of the vehicle.

2. Fold down the rear head restraint. Pull the head restraint forward and rotate until it clicks into the locked position

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3. To return the head restraint to the normal position, push down rotate up until in position

and release, then

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4. Fold down seatbacks. See “Interior trunk access” earlier in this section.

WARNING

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Center armrest (if so equipped)

Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

Head restraints supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks or remove the head restraint. Do not use the seat if the head restraint has been re-

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moved. If the head restraint was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the head restraints. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. All of the head restraints are adjustable.

䉱 Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint.

+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped with a head restraint.

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Components

1. Head restraint

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

Adjustment

Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of the seat occupant’s ears.

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To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

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To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.

Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable head restraints.

1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.

4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not loose in the vehicle.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position.

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Install

1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notches in the hole with the lock knob

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position.

must be installed

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Front-seat Active Head Restraints

The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries.

Active HeadRestraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most.

Active Head Restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original position.

Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as described in this section.

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SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted andyou are sitting upright andwell back in your seat with both feeton thefloor, your chances of beinginjured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag.

Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat beltsbe worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.

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