Nissan Sentra 2018 Owner's Manual

2018 SENTRA

OWNER’S MANUAL

and MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

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

Owner’s Manual Supplement

The information contained within this supplement updates the following
information in the 2017 NISSAN Sentra, 2017 NISSAN Altima, 2018 NISSAN
Sentra and 2018 NISSAN Altima Owner’s Manual.

• “NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats)” section of the Owner’s
Manual.

Read carefully and keep in vehicle.

Printing: November 2017

Publication No.: SU18EA 0OCSU0

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats)

WARNING

To ensure proper operation of the pas­senger’s NISSAN Advanced Air Bag Sys­tem, please observe the following
items.

∙ Do not allow a passenger in the rear

seat to push or pull on the seatback
pocket.

∙ Do not place heavy loads heavier than

9.1 lbs. (4 kg) on the seatback, head
restraint/headrest or in the seatback
pocket.

∙ Make sure that there is nothing press-

ing against the rear of the seatback,
such as a child restraint installed in
the rear seat or an object stored on
the floor.

∙ Make sure that there is no object

placed under the front passenger
seat.

∙ Make sure that there is no object

placed between the seat cushion and
center console or between the seat
cushion and the door.

∙ If a forward facing child restraint is

installed in the front passenger seat,
do not position the front passenger
seat so the child restraintcontacts the
instrument panel. If the child restraint
does contact the instrument panel,
the system may determine the seat is
occupied and the passenger air bag
may deploy in a collision. Also the
front passenger air bag status light
may not illuminate. For additional in­formation about installing and using
child restraints, refer to "Child re­straints" in this section.

∙ Confirm the operating condition with

the front passenger air bag status
light.

∙ If you notice that the front passenger

air bag status light is not operating as
described in this section, get the oc­cupant classification system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

∙ Until you have confirmed with a

dealer thatyour passenger seat occu­pant classification system is working
properly, position the occupants in
the rear seating positions.

∙ Do not position the front passenger

seat so it contacts the rear seat. If the
front seat does contact the rear seat,
the air bag system may determine a
sensor malfunction has occurred and
the front passenger air bag status
light may illuminate and the supple­mental air bag warning light may
flash.

This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN
Advanced Air Bag Systemfor thedriver and
front passenger seats. This system is de­signed to meet certification requirements
under U.S. regulations. It is alsopermitted in
Canada. However, all of the information,

cautions and warnings in this manual
still apply and must be followed.

The driver supplemental front-impact air
bag is located in the center of the steering
wheel. The front passenger supplemental
front-impact air bag is mounted in the
dashboard above the glove box. The front
air bags are designed to inflate in higher
severity frontal collisions, although they
may inflate if the forces in another type of
collision are similar to those of a higher
severity frontal impact. They may not in­flate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle

damage (or lack of it) is not always an indi­cation of proper front air bag system op­eration.

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
monitors information from the crash zone
sensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat
belt buckle sensors and occupant classifi­cation sensor (weight sensor). Inflator op­eration is based on the severity of a colli­sion and seat belt usage for the driver. For
the front passenger, the occupant classifi­cation sensor is also monitored. Based on
information fromthe sensor,only one front
air bagmay inflatein a crash, dependingon
the crash severity and whether the front
occupants are belted or unbelted. Addi­tionally,the front passenger air bag may be
automatically turned off under some con­ditions, depending on the weight detected
on the front passenger seat and how the
seat belt is used. If the front passenger air
bag is OFF,the front passenger air bag sta­tus light will be illuminated. For additional
information, refer to “Front passenger air
bag and status light” in this section. One
front air bag inflating does not indicate im­proper performance of the system.

If you have any questions about your air
bag system, it is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer to obtain information

about the system. If you are considering
modification of your vehicle due to a dis­ability, you may also contact NISSAN. Con­tact information is contained in the front of
this Owner’s Manual.

When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud
noise may be heard, followed by the re­lease of smoke. This smoke is not harmful
and does not indicate a fire. Careshould be
taken to not inhale it, as it may cause irrita­tion and choking. Those with a history of a
breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.

Front air bags, along with the use of seat
belts, help to cushion the impact force on
the face and chest of the front occupants.
They can help save lives and reduce seri­ous injuries. However, an inflating front air
bag may cause facial abrasions or other
injuries. Front air bags do not provide re­straint to the lower body.

Even with NISSAN Advanced Air Bags, seat
belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and front passenger seated upright
as far as practical away from the steering
wheel or instrument panel. The front air
bags inflate quickly in order to help protect
the front occupants. Because of this, the
force of the front air bag inflating can in-

crease the risk of injury if the occupant is
too close to, or is against, the front air bag
module during inflation.

The front air bags deflate quickly after a
collision.

The front air bags operate only when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON posi­tion.

After placing the ignition switch in the
ON position, the supplemental air bag
warning light illuminates. The supple­mental air bag warning light will turn off
after about 7 seconds if the system is
operational.

Status light

The front passenger seat is equipped with
an occupant classification sensor (weight
sensor) that turns the front passenger air
bag on or off depending on the weight ap­plied to the front passenger seat. The sta­tus of the front passenger air bag (ON or
OFF) is indicated by the front passenger air

bag status light
the instrument panel.
After the ignition switch is placed in the
"ON" position, the front passenger air bag
status light on the instrument panel illumi­nates for about 7 seconds and then turns
off or remains illuminated depending on

WRS0475

Front passenger air bag and status light

WARNING

The front passenger air bag is designed
to automatically turn OFF under some
conditions. Read this section carefully
to learn how it operates. Proper use of
the seat, seat belt and child restraints is
necessary for most effective protec­tion. Failure to follow all instructions in
this manual concerning the use of
seats, seat belts andchild restraints can
increase the risk or severity of injury in
an accident.

the front passenger seat occupied status.
The light operates as follows:

CONDITION DESCRIPTION

Empty Empty front passenger seat ON (illuminated) INHIBITED

Nobody/Somebody

Adult Adult in the front passenger seat OFF (dark) ACTIVATED

Bag or Child or Child Restraint or

Small Adult in front passenger seat

PASSENGER AIR BAG STA-

TUS LIGHT (

ON (illuminated) INHIBITED

)

FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS

which is located on

In addition to the above, certain objects
placed on the front passenger seat may
also cause the light to operate as de­scribed above depending on their weight.

For additional information related to the
normal operation and troubleshooting of
this occupantclassification sensorsystem,
please refer to “Normal operation” and
“Troubleshooting” in this section.

Front passenger air bag

The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is
operated under some conditions as de­scribed below in accordancewith U.S.regu-

lations. Ifthe front passenger air bag is OFF,
it willnot inflatein acrash. The driver airbag
and other air bags in your vehicle are not
part of this system.

The purpose of the regulation is to help
reduce the risk of injury or death from an
inflating air bag to certain front passenger
seat occupants,such aschildren, byrequir­ing the air bag to be automatically turned
OFF. Certain sensors are used to meet the
requirements.

The occupant classification sensor in this
vehicle is a weight sensor. It is designed to
detect an occupant and objects on the
seat by weight. For example, if a child is in
the front passenger seat, the NISSAN Ad­vanced Air Bag System is designed to turn
the front passenger air bag OFF in accor­dance with the regulations. Also, if a child
restraint of the type specified in the regula­tions is on the seat, its weight and the
child’s weight can be detected and cause
the air bag to turn OFF.

Frontpassenger seatadult occupantswho
are properly seated and using the seat belt
as outlined in this manual should not
cause the front passenger air bag to be
automatically turned OFF. For small adults
it may be turned OFF, however if the occu-

pant takes his/her weight off the seat
cushion (for example, by not sitting upright,
by sitting on an edge of the seat, or by
otherwise being out of position), this could
cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF.
Always be sure to be seated and wearing
the seatbelt properly for the most effective
protection by the seat belt and supple­mental air bag.

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and
children be properly restrained in a rear
seat. NISSAN also recommends that ap­propriate child restraints and booster
seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If
this isnot possible,the occupantclassifica­tion sensor is designed to operate as de­scribed above to turn the front passenger
air bag OFF for specified child restraints as
required by the regulations. Failing to prop­erly secure child restraints and to use the
ALR mode may allow the restraint to tip or
move in a collision orsudden stop.This can
also result in the passenger air bag inflat­ing in a crash instead of being OFF. For
additional information about proper use
and installation, refer to “Child restraints” in
this section.

If the front passenger seat is not occupied,
the frontpassenger air bag is designed not
to inflate in a crash.However,heavy objects

placed on the seat could result in air bag
inflation, because of theobject’s weightde­tected by the occupant classification sen­sor. Other conditions could also result in air
bag inflation, such as if a child is standing
on the seat, or if two children are on the
seat, contrary to the instructions in this
manual. Always be sure that you and all
vehicle occupants are seated and re­strained properly.

Using the front passenger air bag status
light, you can monitor when the front pas­senger air bag is automatically turned OFF.

If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
front passenger air bag status light is illu­minated (indicating that the air bag is OFF),
it could be that the person is a small adult,
or is not sitting on the seat properly or not
using the seat belt properly.

If a child restraint must be used in the front
seat, the front passenger air bag status
light may or may not be illuminated, de­pending on the size of the child and the
type of child restraint being used. If the air
bag status light is not illuminated (indicat­ing that the air bag mightinflate in a crash),
it could be that the child restraint or seat
belt is not being used properly. Make sure
that the child restraint is installed properly,

the seatbelt is used properly andthe occu­pant is positioned properly. If the air bag
status light is still not illuminated, reposi­tion the occupant or childrestraint ina rear
seat.

If the front passenger air bag status light
will not illuminate even though you believe
that the child restraint, the seat belts and
the occupant are properly positioned, it is
recommended that you take your vehicle
to a NISSAN dealer. A NISSAN dealer can
check system status by using a special
tool. However, until you have confirmed
with a dealer that your air bag is working
properly, reposition the occupant or child
restraint in a rear seat.

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System and
front passenger air bag status light will
take a few seconds to register a change in
the front passengerseat status.This isnor­mal system operation and does not indi­cate a malfunction.

If a malfunction occurs in the front passen­ger air bag system, the supplemental air

bag warning light

, located in the me­ter and gauges area of the instrument
panel, will be illuminated (blinking or
steadily lit). Have the system checked. It is

recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

Normal operation

In order for the occupant classification
sensor systemto classify the front passen­ger based onweight, please follow the pre­cautions and steps outlined below:

Precautions

∙ Make sure that there are no objects

weighing over 9.1 lbs. (4 kg) hanging on
the seat or placed in the seatback
pocket.

∙ Make sure that a child restraint or other

object is not pressing against the rear
of the seatback.

∙ Make sure that a rear passenger is not

pushing or pulling on the back of the
front passenger seat.

∙ Make sure that the front passenger

seat or seatback is not forced back
against an object on the seat or floor
behind it.

∙ Make sure that there is noobject placed

under the front passenger seat.

Steps

1. Adjust the seatas outlinedin the “Seats”
section of thismanual. Sit upright, lean­ing against the seatback, and centered
on theseat cushionwith yourfeet com­fortably extended to the floor.

2. Make sure there are no objects on your

lap.

3. Fasten the seat belt as outlined in the

“Seat belts” section of this manual.
Front passenger seat belt buckle sta­tus is monitored by the occupant clas­sification system, and is used as an in­put todetermine occupancy status.So,
it is highly recommended that the front
passenger fasten their seat belt.

4. Remain in this position for 30 seconds

allowing the system to classify the
front passenger before the vehicle is
put into motion.

5. Ensure proper classification by check-

ing the front passenger air bag status
light.

NOTE:
This vehicle’s occupant classification

sensor system generally keeps the clas­sification locked during driving, so it is
important that you confirm that the
front passenger is properly classified
prior to driving. However, the occupant
classification sensor may recalculate the
weight of the occupant under some con­ditions (both while driving and when
stopped), so front passenger seat occu­pants should continue to remain seated
as outlined above.

Troubleshooting

If you think the front passenger air bag
status light is incorrect:

1. If the lightis ON with an adultoccupying
the front passenger seat:

∙ Occupant is a small adult — the air bag

light is functioning as intended. The
front passenger air bag is suppressed.

However, if the occupant is not a small
adult, then this may be due to the following
conditions that may be interfering with the
weight sensors:

∙ Occupant is not sitting upright, leaning

against the seatback, and centered on
the seat cushion with his/her feet com­fortably extended to the floor.

∙ A childrestraintor other object pressing

against the rear of the seatback.

∙ A rear passenger pushing or pulling on

the back of the front passenger seat.

∙ Forcing the front seat or seatback

against an object on the seat or floor
behind it.

∙ An object placed under the front pas-

senger seat.

∙ An object placed between the seat

cushion andcenter consoleor between
the seat cushion and the door.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a
stop when it is safe to do so. Check and
correct any of the above conditions. Re­start the vehicle and wait 1 minute.

NOTE:

A systemcheck will be performed during
which the front passenger air bag status
light will remain lit for about 7 seconds
initially.

If the light is still ON after this, the person
should be advised not to ride in the front
passenger seat and the vehicle should be
checked as soon as possible. It is recom­mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

2. If the light is OFF with a small adult,
child or child restraint occupying the
front passenger seat.

This may be due to the following con­ditions thatmay be interferingwith the
weight sensors:

∙ Small adult or child is not sitting upright,

leaning against the seatback, and cen­tered on the seat cushion with his/her
feet comfortably extended to the floor.

∙ The child restraint is not properly in-

stalled, as outlined in the “Child re­straints” section of this manual.

∙ An object weighing over 9.1 lbs. (4 kg)

hanging on the seat or placed in the
seatback pocket.

∙ A childrestraintor other object pressing

against the rear of the seatback.

∙ A rear passenger pushing or pulling on

the back of the front passenger seat.

∙ Forcing the front seat or seatback

against an object on the seat or floor
behind it.

∙ An object placed under the front pas-

senger seat.

∙ An object placed between the seat

cushion and center console.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a
stop when it is safe to do so. Check and
correct any of the above conditions. Re­start the vehicle and wait 1 minute.

NOTE:

A systemcheck will be performed during
which the front passenger air bag status
light will remain lit for about 7 seconds
initially.

If the light is still OFF after this, the small
adult, child or child restraint should be re­positioned in the rear seat and the vehicle
should bechecked as soonas possible. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

3. If the light is OFF with no front passen­ger and no objects on the front pas­senger seat, the vehicle should be
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer as soon as pos­sible.

Other supplemental front-impact air
bag precautions

WARNING

∙ Do not place any objects on the steer-

ing wheel pad or on the instrument
panel. Also, do not place any objects
between any occupant and the steer­ing wheel or instrument panel. Such
objects may become dangerous pro­jectiles and cause injury if the front air
bags inflate.

∙ Immediately after inflation, several

front air bag system components will
be hot. Do not touch them; you may
severely burn yourself.

∙ No unauthorized changes should be

made to any components or wiring of
the supplementalair bag system. This
is to prevent accidental inflation of
the supplemental air bag or damage
to the supplemental air bag system.

∙ Do not make unauthorized changes

to your vehicle’s electrical system,
suspension system or front end struc­ture. This could affect proper opera­tion of the front air bag system.

∙ Tampering with the front air bag sys-

tem may result in serious personal in­jury. Tampering includes changes to
the steering wheel and the instru­ment panel assembly by placing ma­terial over the steering wheel pad and
above the instrument panel or by in­stalling additional trim material
around the air bag system.

∙ Removing or modifying the front pas-

senger seatmay affect the function of
the air bag system and result in seri­ous personal injury.

∙ Modifying or tampering with the front

passenger seat may result in serious
personal injury. For example, do not
change the front seats by placing ma­terial onthe seat cushion or byinstall­ing additional trim material, such as
seat covers, on the seat that are not
specifically designedto assure proper
air bag operation. Additionally, do not
stow any objects under the front pas­senger seat or the seat cushion and
seatback. Such objects may interfere
with theproper operation ofthe occu­pant classification sensor (weight
sensor).

∙ No unauthorized changes should be

made to any components or wiring of
the seat belt system. This may affect
the front air bag system. Tampering
with the seat belt system may result
in serious personal injury.

∙ It is recommended that you visit a

NISSAN dealer for work on andaround
the front air bag system. It is also rec­ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for installation of electrical
equipment. The Supplemental Re­straint System (SRS) wiring har­nesses* should not bemodified ordis­connected. Unauthorized electrical
test equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the air bag
system.

∙ A cracked windshield should be re-

placed immediately by a qualified re­pair facility. A cracked windshield
could affect the function of the
supplemental air bag system.

*The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identifica­tion.

When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the front air
bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s
Manual.

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

This manual was prepared to help you un­derstand the operation and maintenance
of yourvehicle so thatyou may enjoymany
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Book­let explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual
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, and clarify your rights un­der your state’s lemon law.

When you require any service or have any
questions, a NISSAN dealer 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 installedprior tode­livery. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve­hicle is equipped. 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. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN 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!

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

∙ NEVER drive under the influence of al-

cohol or drugs.

∙ ALWAYS observe posted speed limits

and never drive too fast for
conditions.

∙ ALWAYS give your full attention to

driving and avoid using vehicle fea­tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.

∙ ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap-

propriate childrestraint systems.Pre­teen children should be seated in the
rear seat.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

∙ 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.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.

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

WARNING

Installing an aftermarket On-Board Di­agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for ex­ample remote insurance company
monitoring, remote vehiclediagnostics,
telematics or engine reprogramming,
may cause interference or damage to
vehicle systems.We do not recommend
or endorse the use of any aftermarket
OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically
approved by NISSAN. The vehicle war­ranty may not cover damage caused by
any aftermarket plug-in device.

This manual includes information for all
features and equipment available on this
model. Features and equipment in yourve­hicle may vary depending on model, trim
level, options selected, order, date of pro­duction, region or availability. Therefore,
you mayfind informationabout featuresor
equipment that are not included or in­stalled on 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, perfor­mance, design or component suppliers
without notice and without obligation.
From time to time, NISSAN may update or
revise this manual to provide Owners with
the most accurate information currently
available. Please carefully read and retain
with this manual all revision updates sent
to you by NISSAN to ensure you have ac­cess to accurate and up-to-date informa­tion regarding your vehicle. Current ver­sions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals and any
updates can also be found in the Owner
section of the NISSAN website at

https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/
navigation/manualsGuide

questions concerning any information in
your Owner’s Manual, contact NISSAN Con-

. If you have

sumer Affairs. For contact information, re­fer to the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PRO­GRAM page in this Owner’s Manual.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL

Youwill seevarious symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
these call attention to an item in the illus­tration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazardthat could causedeath 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.

APD1005

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.

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.

Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle
can expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known
to the State of California to cause can­cer andbirth defects or other reproduc­tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust, do not idle the en­gine except as necessary, service your
vehicle in a well-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands fre­quently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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. For additional information, refer to
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate/”.

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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 or
you 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

The Consumer Affairs 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
or via e-mail at:
[e-mail]

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
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If you prefer, visit us at:
www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers)
or
www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)

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

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Contents

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Do-it-yourself

Maintenance and schedules

Technical and consumer information

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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 and indicator lights ....................0-10

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. Top tether anchors (P. 1-23)

2. Rear seat belts (P. 1-12)

3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and supplemental rollover air bag
(P. 1-44)

4. Head restraints/headrests (P. 1-7)

5. Front seat belt with pretensioner(s)
and shoulder height adjuster
(P. 1-12, 1-44)

6. Supplemental front-impact air
bags (P. 1-44)

7. Front seats (P. 1-2)

8. Occupant classification sensor
(weight sensor) (P. 1-44)

9. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-44)

10. Rear seats (P. 1-2)

11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) system (P. 1-23)

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-25)

2. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-39)

3. Windshield (P. 8-19)

4. Power windows (P. 2-56)

5. Door locks (P. 3-5)
Key fob (if so equipped) (P. 3-8)
NISSAN Intelligent Key®
(if so equipped) (P. 3-11)
Keys (P. 3-2)

6. Mirrors (P. 3-32)

7. Tire pressure (P. 8-35)
Flat tire (P. 6-3)
Tire chains (P. 8-35)

8. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-41)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-41)

9. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-41)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-41)

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Trunk lid (P. 3-26)
Trunk lid release (P. 3-26)

2. High-mounted stop light
(if so equipped) (P. 8-29)

3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)

4. Rear window defroster switch
(P. 2-40)

5. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-5)

6. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-27)
Fuel-filler cap (P. 3-27)
Fuel recommendation (P. 10-2)

7. Rearview camera (P. 4-10)

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-59)

2. Interior lights (P. 2-60)

3. Sun visors (P. 3-30)

4. Rearview mirror (P. 3-32)

5. Glove box (P. 2-50)

6. Cup holders (P. 2-50)

7. Parking brake (P. 5-25)

8. Console box (P. 2-50)

9. Rear armrest (if so equipped) (P. 1-2)
Cup holders (if so equipped)
(P. 2-50)

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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1. Headlight/fog light (if so
equipped)/turn signal switch
(P. 2-41)

2. Steering wheel switch for trip
computer (if so equipped)/vehicle
information display (if so
equipped) (P. 2-9, P.2-23)
Audio control (P. 4-34)

3. Driver’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-51)
Horn (P. 2-47)

4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
Warning and indicators lights
(P. 2-13)

5. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-45)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-47)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-79, 4-91)

6. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-39)

7. Vents (P. 4-17)

8. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 6-2)

9. Front passenger air bag status
light (P. 1-44)

10. Audio system (P. 4-34)

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11. Front passenger supplemental air
bag (P. 1-44)

12. Glove box (P. 2-50)

13. Shift lever (P. 5-17)

14. Climate controls (P. 4-23, 4-31)

15. Ignition switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-9)
Push-button ignition switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-11)

16. Tilt/Telescopic steering (P. 3-30)

17. Hood release (P. 3-25)
Fuel filler door release (P. 3-27)

18. ECO mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-26)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-48)
SPORT mode switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-26)

19. Instrument brightness control
(P. 2-41)
Power mirror switch (P. 3-32)
Trunk release (P. 3-26)

* Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

MRA8DE engine

1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)

2. Brake and clutch (if so equipped)
fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)

3. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)

4. Battery (P. 8-14)

5. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-22)

6. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)

7. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)

8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)

9. Drive belt location (P.8-16)

10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-13)

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

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LDI2931

LDI3011

MR16DDT engine

1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)

2. Brake and clutch (if so equipped)
fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)

3. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)

4. Battery (P. 8-14)

5. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-22)

6. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)

7. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)

8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)

9. Drive belt location (P. 8-16)

10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-13)

11. Relay box (DTRL) (if so equipped)
(P. 8-22)

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

or

or

Name Page

Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light

Automatic Emer­gency Braking
(AEB) system
warning light (if so
equipped)

Brake warning
light

Charge warning
light

Door open warn­ing light (if so
equipped)

2-14

2-14

2-14

2-15

2-15

Warning

light

or

Name Page

Engine oil pres­sure warning light
(if so equipped)

Low fuel warning
light (if so
equipped)

Low tire pressure
warning light

Low windshield­washer fluid
warning light (if so
equipped)

Master warning
light (if so
equipped)

Power steering
warning light

2-15

2-16

2-16

2-18

2-18

2-18

Warning

light

Indicator

light

Name Page

Seat belt warning
light and chime

Shift P (Park)
warning light (if so
equipped)

Supplemental air
bag warning light

Name Page

Continuously
Variable Trans­mission (CVT) po­sition indicator
light (CVT models)
(if so equipped)

Cruise main
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)

2-18

2-19

2-19

2-19

2-20

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Indicator

light

Name Page

Indicator

light

Name Page

ECO mode indica­tor light (if so
equipped)

Engine start op­eration indicator
light (if so
equipped)

Front fog light in­dicator light (if so
equipped)

Front passenger
air bag status
light

High beam indi­cator light (blue)

Malfunction Indi­cator Light (MIL)

Overdrive OFF
indicator light (if
so equipped)

2-20

2-20

2-20

2-20

2-20

2-20

2-21

Security indicator
light

Side light and
headlight indica­tor light (green)

Slip indicator light 2-21

SPORT mode indi­cator light (if so
equipped)

Turn signal/
hazard indicator
lights

Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light

2-21

2-21

2-22

2-22

2-22

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MEMO

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