2018 SENTRA OWNER’S MANUAL and MAINTENANCE INFORMATION For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY This manual was prepared to help you un- warnings, cautions and instructions con- Before driving your vehicle, please read this derstand the operation and maintenance cerning proper use of such accessories Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac- familiarity with controls and maintenance miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. cessory. It is recommended that you visit a requirements assisting you in the safe op- Please read through this manual before NISSAN dealer for details concerning the eration of your vehicle. operating your vehicle. particular accessories with which your ve- hicle is equipped. WARNING A separate Warranty Information Book- let explains details about the warranties IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance REMINDERS! and schedules” section of this manual Follow these important driving rules to explains details about maintaining and help ensure a safe and comfortable trip servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a for you and your passengers! separate Customer Care/Lemon Law ∙ NEVER drive under the influence of al- Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re- cohol or drugs. solve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, and clarify your rights un- ∙ ALWAYS observe posted speed limits der your state’s lemon law. and never drive too fast for conditions. When you require any service or have any questions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to ∙ ALWAYS give your full attention to assist you with the extensive resources driving and avoid using vehicle fea- available to them. tures or taking other actions that could distract you. In addition to factory-installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with ∙ ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap- additional accessories installed prior to de- propriate child restraint systems. Pre- livery. It is recommended that you visit a teen children should be seated in the NISSAN dealer for details concerning the rear seat. particular accessories with which your ve- hicle is equipped. It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, WHEN READING THE MANUAL ∙ ALWAYS provide information about WARNING This manual includes information for all the proper use of vehicle safety fea- features and equipment available on this Installing an aftermarket On-Board Di- tures to all occupants of the vehicle. model. Features and equipment in your ve- agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses hicle may vary depending on model, trim ∙ ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual the port during normal driving, for ex- level, options selected, order, date of pro- for important safety information. ample remote insurance company duction, region or availability. Therefore, monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics, you may find information about features or MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE telematics or engine reprogramming, equipment that are not included or in- may cause interference or damage to This vehicle should not be modified. stalled on your vehicle. Modification could affect its vehicle systems. We do not recommend performance, safety, emissions or du- or endorse the use of any aftermarket All information, specifications and illustra- OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically rability and may even violate govern- tions in this manual are those in effect at approved by NISSAN. The vehicle war- the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the mental regulations. In addition, dam- ranty may not cover damage caused by age or performance problems right to change specifications, perfor- any aftermarket plug-in device. mance, design or component suppliers resulting from modifications may not without notice and without obligation. be covered under NISSAN warranties. 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 ac- cess to accurate and up-to-date informa- tion regarding your vehicle. Current ver- sions 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. If you have questions concerning any information in your Owner’s Manual, contact NISSAN Con- sumer Affairs. For contact information, re- fer to the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PRO- GRAM page in this Owner’s Manual. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT these call attention to an item in the illus- THIS MANUAL tration. You will see various symbols in this manual. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 They are used in the following ways: WARNING WARNING WARNING This is used to indicate the presence of Engine exhaust, some of its constitu- a hazard that could cause death or seri- ents, and certain vehicle components ous personal injury. To avoid or reduce contain or emit chemicals known to the the risk, the procedures must be fol- APD1005 State of California to cause cancer and lowed precisely. If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do birth defects or other reproductive this” or “Do not let this happen.” harm. In addition, certain fluids con- CAUTION tained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit This is used to indicate the presence of chemicals known to the State of a hazard that could cause minor or If you see a symbol similar to these in an California to cause cancer and birth de- moderate personal injury or damage to illustration, it means the arrow points to fects or other reproductive harm. your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the front of the vehicle. the procedures must be followed carefully. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action. Operating, servicing and maintaining a BLUETOOTH® is a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can expose you to chemicals including trademark owned engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, by Bluetooth SIG, phthalates, and lead, which are known Inc. and licensed to to the State of California to cause can- Visteon and Bosch. cer and birth defects or other reproduc- tive harm. 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Table of Illustrated table of contents 0 Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 Instruments and controls 2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4 Starting and driving 5 In case of emergency 6 Appearance and care 7 Do-it-yourself 8 Maintenance and schedules 9 Technical and consumer information 10 Index 11 0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..........0-2 Instrument panel................................0-6 Exterior front ....................................0-3 Engine compartment check locations...........0-8 Exterior rear .....................................0-4 Warning and indicator lights ....................0-10 Passenger compartment........................0-5 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.