Nissan 2011 Sentra - Manual

0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4Passen...

1. Top tether anchor (P. 1-28)2. Rear headrest (P. 1-5)3. Rear seat belts (P. 1-13)4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-43) 5. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-43) 6. Front-seat Active Head Restraint (P. 1-10) 7. Front seat belts (P. 1-13)8. Supplem...

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 soequipped) , keys (P. 3-4, 3-7, 3-11, 3-2) 7. Mirror...

1. Trunk lid (P.3-23 ) 2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12) 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. 9-3) 8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28) 9. Rear tie down ho...

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. 2-22, P. 2-37) 4. Sun visors (P. 3-27) 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-...

1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-22); Manualshift paddles (if so equipped) (P.5-15) 2. Steering wheel switch for audio controland Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P. 4-60, 4-62) 3. Driver’s supplemental air bag/Horn(P. 1-43, 2-25) 4. Meters and ga...

Warning light Name Page or Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS) warn-ing light (if soequipped) 2-10 or Brake warning light 2-10 Charge warning light 2-11 Door open warninglight 2-11 Electric powersteering warninglight 2-11 Engine oil pressurewarning light 2-11 Warning light Name Page Low fuel warninglight ...

WARNING ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an accident,you could be thrown into it and receiveneck or other serious injuries. Youcould also slide under the lap belt andreceive serious internal injur...

Center armrest (if so equipped) Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal. HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING Head restraints supplement the other ve-hicle safety systems. They may provideadditional protection against injury in cer-tain rear end collisions. Adjust the headrestraints properly, as specified i...

Components 1. Head restraint 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks Adjustment Adjust the head restraint so the center is levelwith the center of the seat occupant’s ears. To raise the head restraint, pull it up. LRS0887 WRS0134 LRS0888 1-8 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint s...

Front-seat Active Head Restraints The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz-ing the force that the seatback receives from theoccupant in a rear-end collision. The movementof the head restraint helps support the occu-pant’s head by reducing its backward movementand helping absorb some of the for...

Components 1. Adjustable headrest 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks Adjustment Adjust the headrest so the center is level with thecenter of the seat occupant’s ears. To raise the headrest, pull it up. LRS0887 WRS0134 LRS0888 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-justed and you are sitting upright and well back inyour seat with both feet on the floor, your chancesof being injured or killed in an accident and/or theseverity of injury may be greatly reduced.NISSAN strongly encourages y...

WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in thisvehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes. Children should be properly re-strained in the rear seat and, if appro-priate, in a child restraint. WARNING ● The seat belt should be properly ad-justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so mayreduce the effect...

PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women useseat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug andalways position the lap belt as low as possiblearound the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulderbelt over your shoulder and across your chest.Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab-dominal...

䊊 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractorand insert the tongue into the buckle untilyou hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock duringa sudden stop or on impact. A slowpulling motion permits the seat belt tomove, and allows you some freedom ofmovement in the seat...

WARNING When fastening the seat belts, be certainthat the seatbacks are completely se-cured in the latched position. If they arenot completely secured, passengers maybe injured in an accident or sudden stop. Unfastening the seat belts 䊊 1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button onthe buckle. The...

Center of the rear seat (except SE-Rmodel) The rear seat center seat belt has a connectortongue 䊊 1 and a seat belt tongue 䊊 2 . Both the connector tongue and the seat belt tongue mustbe securely latched for proper seat belt opera-tion. WARNING ● Always fasten the connector tongueand the seat belt i...

Stowing the rear center seat belt When folding down the rear seat, the center seatbelt can be retracted into a stowed position asfollows: 䊊 1 Hold the connector tongue so that the seatbelt does not retract suddenly when thetongue is released from the connectorbuckle. Release the connector tongue byi...

Attaching the rear center seat belt Always be sure the center seat belt connectortongue and connector buckle are attached. Dis-connect only when folding down the rear seat. To connect the buckle: 䊊 1 Pull out the connector buckle from the fabricsleeve. 䊊 2 Pull out the connector tongue. 䊊 3 Pull the...

WARNING ● After adjustment, release the adjust-ment button and try to move the shoul-der belt anchor up and down to makesure it is securely fixed in position. ● The shoulder belt anchor height shouldbe adjusted to the position best for you.Failure to do so may reduce the effec-tiveness of the entire...

Children need adults to help protect them.They need to be properly restrained. In addition to the general information in thismanual, child safety information is available frommany other sources, including doctors, teachers,government traffic safety offices, and communityorganizations. Every child is...

LARGER CHILDREN Children who are too large for child restraintsshould be seated and restrained by the seat beltswhich are provided. The seat belt may not fitproperly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and80 lbs (36 kg) . A booster seat should be used...

This vehicle is equipped with a universal childrestraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys-tem. Some child restraints include rigid orwebbing-mounted attachments that can be con-nected to these anchors. For details, see “LATCH(Lower Anchors and Tethe...

LATCH lower anchor WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-tions for proper use and installation ofchild restraints could result in serious in-jury or death of a child or other passen-gers in a sudden stop or collision: – Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locatio...

The child restraint top tether strap must be usedwhen installing the child restraint with the LATCHlower anchor attachments or seat belts. See “Toptether anchor” for installation instructions. When installing a child restraint, carefully readand follow the instructions in this manual andthose suppli...

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINTINSTALLATION USING LATCH Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Childsafety” and “Child restraints” sections before in-stalling a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a rear-facing childrestraint using the LATCH system: 1. Position the child restraint on the ...

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINTINSTALLATION USING THE SEATBELTS WARNING ● The three-point seat belt with Auto-matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must beused when installing a child restraint.Failure to use the ALR mode will resultin the child restraint not being properlysecured. The restraint could tip over ...

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Checkto make sure the LATCH attachment is prop-erly attached to the lower anchors. If the child restraint is equipped with a toptether strap, route the top tether strap andsecure the tether strap to the tether anchorpoint...

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from sideto side while holding the child restraint nearthe LATCH attachment path. The child re-straint should not move more than 1 inch (25mm) , from side to side. Try to tug it forwardand check to see if the...

2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur-er’s instructions. The back of the child restraint should besecured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust or remove the head re-straint or headrest to obtain the correct childrestraint fit. If th...

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly inthe center of the child restraint with yourknee to compress the vehicle seat cushionand seatback while pulling up o...

INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP First, secure the child restraint with the LATCHlower anchors (rear outboard seat positions only)or the seat belt, as applicable. 1. Flip up the anchor cover 䊊 1 from the anchor point which is located directly behind thechild seat. 2. If necessary, raise or remove the hea...

Booster seat installation CAUTION Do not use the lap/shoulder belt in theAutomatic Locking Retractor mode whenusing a booster seat with the seat belts. Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Childsafety”, “Child restraints” and “Booster seats”sections before installing a child restraint. Follow ...

PRECAUTIONS ONSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-tion contains important information concerningthe following systems: ● Driver and passenger supplemental front-impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air BagSystem) ● Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bag...

WARNING ● The seat belts, the side air bags andcurtain air bags are most effective whenyou are sitting well back and upright inthe seat with both feet on the floor. Theside air bag and curtain air bag inflatewith great force. Do not allow anyone toplace their hand, leg or face near theside air bag o...

flate if the forces in another type of collision aresimilar 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 anindication of proper front air bag system opera-tion. The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual...

Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed toautomatically turn OFF under some con-ditions. Read this section carefully tolearn how it operates. Proper use of theseat, seat belt and child restraints is nec-essary for most effective protection. Fail-ure t...

until you have confirmed with your dealer thatyour air bag is working properly, reposition theoccupant or child restraint in a rear seat. The air bag system and passenger air bag statuslight will take a few seconds to register a changein the passenger seat status. For example, if alarge adult who is...

● Work on and around the front air bagsystem should be done by a NISSANdealer. Installation of electrical equip-ment should also be done by a NISSANdealer. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring should not bemodified or disconnected. Unautho-rized electrical test equipment andprobing devices...

1. SRS Front Air Bag Warning Labels SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGWARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental front-impact air bag system are placed in the vehicle asshown in the illustration. SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGWARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying in the instrument panel...

Repair and replacement procedure The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bagsand pretensioners are designed to inflate on aone-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it isdamaged, the supplemental air bag warning lightremains illuminated after inflation has occurred.Repair and replacement of ...

2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Trip computer (if so equippe...

1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-22); Manualshift paddles (if so equipped) (P.5-15) 2. Steering wheel switch for audio controland Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P. 4-60, 4-62) 3. Driver’s supplemental air bag/Horn(P. 1-43, 2-25) 4. Meters and ga...

25. Tilt steering (P.3-27) 26. Storage bin (P. 2-28) 27. Hood release lever (P. 3-23) 28 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) offswitch (if so equipped) (P.2-16) * Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-er’s Manual (if so equipped) . See the page number indicated in paren-theses for operating details....

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed. Odometer/Twin trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayedwhen the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition. The odometer records the total distance the ve-hicle has been driven. The twin trip odometer...

Distance to empty (dte—mile or km) The distance to empty (dte) mode provides youwith an estimation of the distance that can bedriven before refueling. The dte is constantly be-ing calculated, based on the amount of fuel in thefuel tank and the actual fuel consumption. The display is updated every 30...

g (gravity) -FORCE GAUGE (if soequipped) This gauge shows the straight-line accelerationand deceleration g-forces while you are driving. NOTE: The g-force gauge does not indicate cor-nering g-forces. FUEL GAUGE NOTE: The ignition switch must be placed in theON position for the gauge to give a readin...

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATUREGAUGE NOTE: The ignition switch must be placed in theON position for the gauge to give a reading. The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-ture. The engine coolant temperature is within thenormal range when the reading is within the zone 䊊 A shown in the illustration....

CHECKING BULBS With all doors closed, apply the parking brakeand place the ignition switch in the ON positionwithout starting the engine. The following lightswill come on: or , , , , , If equipped, the following lights come on brieflyand then go off: or , , , If any light fails to come on, it may in...

ABS is not functioning properly. Have the brakesystem checked, and if necessary, repaired by aNISSAN dealer promptly. Avoid high-speed driv-ing and abrupt braking. (See “Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS) warning light” in this section.) Charge warning light If this light comes on while the engine is run...

Low fuel warning light This light comes on when the fuel level in the fueltank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-nient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E(Empty) . There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches E(Empty) , showing no more fuel bars. ...

Refer to “Seat belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seatbelts and supplemental restraint system” sectionfor precautions on seat belt usage. Supplemental air bag warninglight When the ignition switch is placed in the ON orSTART position, the supplemental air bag warn-ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds...

The high beam indicator light also comes onwhen the passing signal is activated. Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) If this indicator light comes on steady or blinkswhile the engine is running, it may indicate apotential emission control malfunction. The Malfunction Indicator Light may also comeon ste...

For vehicles with Intelligent Key: This light blinkswhen the ignition switch is placed in the LOCKposition with the key removed from the ignitionswitch. The blinking security indicator light indicates thatthe security systems equipped on the vehicle areoperational. For additional information, see “S...

Light reminder chime With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi-tion, a chime sounds when the driver’s door isopened if the headlights or parking lights are on. Turn the headlight control switch off before leav-ing the vehicle. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ door buzzer(if so equipped) The Intelligent...

The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannotprevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior orexterior vehicle components in all situations. Al-ways secure your vehicle even if parking for abrief period. Never leave your keys in the ignition,and always lock the vehicle when unattended. Beawa...

● The alarm automatically turns off after ap-proximately 50 seconds. However, the alarmreactivates if the vehicle is tampered withagain. The alarm can be shut off by unlockingthe driver’s door with the key, a requestswitch or by pressing the button on the keyfob or Intelligent Key. The alarm is acti...

Security indicator light For vehicles without Intelligent Key: This lightblinks whenever the ignition switch is placed inthe LOCK, OFF or ACC position. For vehicles with Intelligent Key: This light blinkswhen the ignition switch is placed in the LOCKposition with the key removed from the ignitionswi...

HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH Lighting 䊊 1 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the front parking, tail, license plate andinstrument panel lights come on. 䊊 2 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the headlights come on and all the otherlights remain on. CAUTION Use the headlights with the eng...

CAUTION Even though the battery saver feature au-tomatically turns off the headlights after aperiod of time, you should turn the head-light switch to the OFF position when theengine is not running to avoid dischargingthe vehicle battery. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM(Canada only) The headlights autom...

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH Turn signal 䊊 1 Move the lever up or down to signal theturning direction. When the turn is com-pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically. Lane change signal 䊊 2 To signal a lane change, move the lever up ordown to the point where the indicator lightbegins to flash, but the lev...

The flashers will operate with the ignition switchplaced in any position. Some state laws may prohibit the use ofthe hazard warning flasher switch whiledriving. To sound the horn, push the top portion of thesteering wheel’s center pad. WARNING Do not disassemble the horn. Doing socould affect proper...

The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters. 1. Start the engine. 2. Push the low or high position of the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature.The indicator light in the switch will illumi-nate. The heater is controlled by a thermostat,automatically turning the heater on and off.The i...

CAUTION ● The outlet and plug may be hot duringor immediately after use. ● The power outlets are not designed foruse with a cigarette lighter. ● Do not use with accessories that ex-ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.Do not use double adapters or morethan one electrical accessory. ● Use power outl...

STORAGE BIN Pull the lid down to open the storage bin. Some models are equipped with a soft lining inthe storage bin for storing sunglasses. WARNING Keep the storage bin closed while drivingto prevent an accident. STORAGE TRAYS WARNING Do not place sharp objects in the trays tohelp prevent injury in...

CUP HOLDERS Adjust the cup holder size by turning the adjust-ment knob and sliding the cup holder divider tothe desired position. CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking whenthe cup holder is being used to preventspilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, itcan scald you or your passenger. ● Use ...

GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle. WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving tohelp prevent injury in an accident or asudden stop. CONSOLE BOX To open the console box, press in on the lever 䊊 1 and raise the lid 䊊 2 . To close, push the lid down until the lock latches. TRUNK D...

Once the rear seats have been lowered, the trunkdivider can be opened by pressing down on thesecuring latch and pushing the divider toward therear of the vehicle. For more information on thelowering of rear seats, see “Interior trunk access”in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-mental restra...

POWER WINDOWS (if so equipped) WARNING ● Make sure that all passengers havetheir hands, etc. inside the vehicle whileit is in motion and before closing thewindows. Use the window lock switchto prevent unexpected use of the powerwindows. ● Do not leave children unattended insidethe vehicle. They coul...

Front passenger’s power windowswitch The passenger’s window switch operates onlythe corresponding passenger’s window. To openthe window, push the switch to the first detentand continue to hold it down until the desiredwindow position is reached 䊊 1 . To close the window, pull the switch to the first...

Auto-reverse function The auto-reverse function can be activated whena window is closed by automatic operation. Depending on the environment or drivingconditions, the auto-reverse function maybe activated if an impact or load similar tosomething being caught in the window oc-curs. WARNING There are ...

WARNING ● In an accident you could be thrown fromthe vehicle through an open moonroof.Always use seat belts and child restraints. ● Do not allow anyone to stand up orextend any portion of their body out ofthe moonroof opening while the vehicleis in motion or while the moonroof isclosing. CAUTION ● R...

WARNING There are some small distances immedi-ately before the closed position whichcannot be detected. Make sure that allpassengers have their hands, etc., insidethe vehicle before closing the moonroof. When closing: If the control unit detects something caught in themoonroof as it moves to the fro...

The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened.When the trunk lid is closed, the light goes off.For bulb replacement procedures, refer to “Exte-rior and interior lights” in the “Maintenance anddo-it-yourself” section of this manual. TRUNK LIGHT Instruments and controls 2-41

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . . . . . . . . . 3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

1. Two master keys (black) with transpon-der chip and chrome NISSAN brandsymbol on one side 2. Transponder chip 3. Key number plate A key number plate is supplied with your keys.Record the key number and keep it in a safe place(such as your wallet) , not in the vehicle. If you loseyour keys, see a N...

Mechanical key The Intelligent Key contains the mechanical key,which can be used in case of a discharged bat-tery. To remove the mechanical key, release the lockknob on the back of the Intelligent Key. To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it intothe Intelligent Key until the lock knob return...

LOCKING WITH KEY Manual (if so equipped) To lock a door, turn the key toward the front of thevehicle 䊊 1 . To unlock, turn the key toward the rear 䊊 2 . Power (if so equipped) The power door lock system allows you to lock orunlock all doors at the same time. Turning the key toward the front 䊊 1 of t...

LOCKING WITH POWER DOORLOCK SWITCH To lock all the doors without a key, push the doorlock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side) tothe lock position 䊊 1 . When locking the door this way, be certain not to leave the key inside thevehicle. To unlock all the doors without a key, push thedoor lock ...

CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK Child safety locks help prevent the rear doorsfrom being opened accidentally, especially whensmall children are in the vehicle. The child safety lock levers are located on theedge of the rear doors. When the lever is in the unlock position 䊊 1 , the door can be opened fro...

● Do not place the keyfob for an extendedperiod in an area where temperaturesexceed 140°F (60°C) . ● Do not attach the keyfob with a keyholder that contains a magnet. ● Do not place the keyfob near equip-ment that produces a magnetic field,such as a TV, audio equipment and per-sonal computers. If a ...

Using the panic alarm (if so equipped) If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,you may activate the panic alarm to call attentionby pressing and holding the button on the keyfob for longer than 0.5 seconds. The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25seconds. The panic alarm stops whe...

● When the vehicle is parked near a parkingmeter. In such cases, correct the operating conditionsbefore using the Intelligent Key function or usethe mechanical key. Although the life of the battery varies dependingon the operating conditions, the battery’s life isapproximately 2 years. If the batter...

OPERATING RANGE The Intelligent Key functions can only be usedwhen the Intelligent Key is within the specifiedoperating range from the request switch 䊊 1 . When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged orstrong radio waves are present near the operat-ing location, the Intelligent Key operating rang...

● To prevent the Intelligent Key from being leftinside the vehicle, make sure you carry theIntelligent Key with you and then lock thedoors. ● Do not pull the door handle before pushingthe door handle request switch. The doorwill be unlocked but will not open. Releasethe door handle once and pull it ...

NOTE: ● Doors lock with the door handle requestswitch while a mechanical key is in the igni-tion switch or the ignition switch is pushedin. ● Doors lock with the door handle requestswitch while the ignition switch is not in theLOCK position. ● Doors do not lock by pushing the doorhandle request swit...

Unlocking doors 1. Carry the Intelligent Key. 2. Push the door handle request switch 䊊 1 . 3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside buzzer sounds once. 4. Push the door handle request switch 䊊 1 again within 60 seconds to unlock all doors. If a door handle is pulled while unlocking th...

Opening the trunk lid 1. Push the trunk opener request switch 䊊 A for more than 1 second while carrying the Intel-ligent Key with you. 2. The trunk will unlatch. A chime will sound 4 times. 3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk. Lockout protection To prevent the Intelligent Key from being acci-de...

CAUTION After locking the doors using the Intelli-gent Key, be sure that the doors have beensecurely locked by operating the doorhandles. Unlocking doors 1. Press the button on the Intelligent Key. 2. The hazard warning lights flash once. 3. Press the button again within 60 sec- onds to unlock all d...

Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-vated using the Intelligent Key. To deactivate: Press and hold the and buttons for at least 2 seconds. The hazard warning lights will flash 3 times toconfirm that the horn beep feature has beendeactivated. To activate: P...

CAUTION When the buzzer sounds and the warninglight illuminates, be sure to check boththe vehicle and the Intelligent Key. WARNING SIGNALS To help prevent the vehicle from moving unex-pectedly by erroneous operation of the IntelligentKey or to help prevent the vehicle from beingstolen, a chime or bu...

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Possible Cause Remedy When pushing the door handle requestswitch The front door beep sounds for approxi-mately 2 seconds. The doors cannot be locked. Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicleand push the door handle request switch. When closing the doors The front d...

1. Pull the hood lock release handle 䊊 1 located below the instrument panel until the hoodsprings up slightly. 2. Locate the lever 䊊 2 in between the hood and grille and push the lever sideways with yourfingertips. 3. Raise the hood 䊊 3 . 4. Remove the support rod 䊊 4 and insert it into the slot on ...

To open the trunk from the inside, pull the illumi-nated release handle until the lock releases andpush up on the trunk lid. The release handle ismade of a material that glows in the dark after abrief exposure to ambient light. The handle is located inside the trunk compart-ment on the interior of t...

TILT OPERATION Push the lock lever 䊊 1 down and adjust the steering wheel up or down 䊊 2 to the desired position. Pull the lock lever up to lock the steering wheel inplace. WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel whiledriving. You could lose control of yourvehicle and cause an accident. To block ou...

REARVIEW MIRROR The night position 䊊 1 reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. Use the day position 䊊 2 when driving in daylight hours. WARNING Use the night position only when neces-sary, because it reduces rear view clarity. OUTSIDE MIRRORS WARNING Objects viewed in the ...

CD care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59Steering wheel switch for audio control(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Car phone or...

WARNING ● Do not disassemble or modify this sys-tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,fire, or electrical shock. ● In case you notice any foreign object inthe system hardware, spill liquid on it,or notice smoke or smell coming fromit, stop using the system immediatelyand contact your nearest NI...

9. Power button/Volume control knob *For Navigation system control buttons, refer tothe separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. When you use this system, make sure the engineis running. If you use the system with the engine notrunning (ignition ON or ACC) for a longtime, it will discharge the bat...

Adjusting the item: For screens where an item can be adjusted incre-mentally, such as when adjusting the bass andtreble for the audio system, touch the “+” key 䊊 1 or the “ ⫺ ” key 䊊 2 to adjust the settings of an item. When there are more items than can be dis-played on one screen, touch the up arr...

System setup Select the “System” key to select and/or adjustvarious functions of the system. A screen withadditional options will appear. Display: Select the “Display” key to adjust the appearanceof the display. The following settings can beadjusted: Brightness The brightness of the display can be s...

Clock: Select the “Clock” key to adjust the time and theappearance of the clock on the display. The fol-lowing settings can be adjusted: Time Format The clock can be set to 12 hours or 24 hours. Use GPS Clock When this setting is activated, the clock is setand continually updated via the GPS used by...

HOW TO READ THE DISPLAYEDLINES Lines which indicate the vehicle clearance anddistances to objects with reference to thebumper line 䊊 A are displayed on the monitor. They are indicated as reference distances toobjects. The lines and colors in the display indi-cate distances from the back bumper line ...

Backing up on a steep uphill When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the dis-tance guide lines and the vehicle width guidelines are shown closer than the actual distance.For example, the display shows 3 ft (1.0 m) to theplace 䊊 A , but the actual 3 ft (1.0 m) distance on the hill is the place 䊊 B . N...

the hill is the place 䊊 B . Note that any object on the hill is viewed in the monitor closer than itappears. Backing up behind a projecting object The position 䊊 C is shown farther than the position 䊊 B in the display. However, the position 䊊 C is actually at the same distance as the position 䊊 A . ...

OPERATING TIPS ● When the shift selector is shifted to R (Re-verse) , the monitor screen automaticallychanges to the RearView Monitor mode.However, the radio can be heard. ● It may take some time until the RearViewMonitor is displayed after the shift selectorhas been shifted to R (Reverse) . Objects...

Adjust air flow direction for the driver’s and pas-senger’s side 䊊 1 , and center 䊊 2 ventilators by moving the ventilator slide and/or ventilator as-semblies. Open or close the ventilators 䊊 1 by using the dial. Move the dial toward the to open the ven- tilators or toward the to close them. WARNING...

1. Fan control dial 2. Air recirculation button 3. Temperature control dial 4. Air conditioner button 5. Air flow control dial 6. Rear window defroster CONTROLS Fan control dial The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, andcontrols fan speed. Air flow control dial The air flow control dial allo...

● For quick cooling when the outside tem-perature is high, push the button to the on position (indicator light on) . Be sureto return the button to the off position for normal cooling. MAX A/C may be usedfor quick cooling. Dehumidified heating This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air. 1. Pus...

RADIO Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ONposition and press the POWER/VOLUME con-trol knob to turn the radio on. If you listen to theradio with the engine not running, the ignitionswitch should be placed in the ACC position. Radio reception is affected by station signalstrength, distance from...

SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if soequipped) When the satellite radio is used for the first timeor the battery has been replaced, the satelliteradio may not work properly. This is not a mal-function. Wait more than 10 minutes with satelliteradio ON and the vehicle outside of any metal orlarge building ...

● Sampling frequency — Sampling frequencyis the rate at which the samples of a signalare converted from analog to digital (A/Dconversion) per second. ● Multisession — Multisession is one of themethods for writing data to media. Writingdata once to the media is called a singlesession, and writing mor...

Troubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the disc was inserted correctly. Check if the disc is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player. If there i...

Universal Serial Bus (USB) memory (ifso equipped) This system supports various USB memorysticks, USB hard drives and iPod 姞 players. There are some USB devices which may not be sup-ported with this system. ● Make sure that the USB device is connectedcorrectly into the USB connector. ● Do not force t...

1. FM-AM button 2. CD eject button 3. SEEK button 4. CD button 5. CD insert slot 6. AUX button 7. TUNE button 8. MENU button 9. RPT button 10. AUX IN jack 11. VOLUME control knob12. PWR button13. SCAN button14. RDM button15. Station select (1 - 6) buttons FM/AM RADIO WITH COMPACTDISC (CD) PLAYER (Ty...

Press the SEEK or or TUNE or button to adjust the Bass, Treble, Fade and Balance to the desired level. Fade adjuststhe sound level between the front and rear speak-ers and Balance adjusts the sound between theright and left speakers. Once you have adjusted the sound quality to thedesired level, pres...

1. SCAN button 2. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 3. CD insert slot 4. iPod MENU button 5. CD eject button 6. TUNE/FOLDER knob/Setting controlbutton 7. SEEK/TRACK buttons 8. AUX IN jack 9. AUX button* 10. CD button11. FM-AM button12. RPT button13. POWER/VOLUME control knob14. RDM button *No satellite...

TUNE/SCROLL knob (MP3/WMA CDonly) : If an MP3/WMA CD with multiple folders is play-ing, turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to changefolders. Turn the knob to the left to skip back afolder. Turn the knob to the right to skip ahead afolder. RPT button: When the RPT button is pressed while a com-pact disc is pl...

1. XM button 2. CD insert slot 3. Display screen 4. CD eject button 5. SETUP button 6. BACK button 7. TUNE/SCROLL knob, AUDIO button 8. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 9. AUX button 10. VOL/ON-OFF control knob 11. SEEK/CATEGORY button12. CD button13. FM-AM button *No satellite radio reception is avai...

Browse: Touch the “Browse” key to display the titles onthe CD in list format. Touch the title of a song inthe list to begin playing that song. If an MP3 CD isplaying, touching the “Browse” key will also listthe folders on the disc. Follow the procedure forselecting a song with the touchscreen to cho...

Play information Information about the audio files being playedcan be displayed on the display screen of thevehicle’s audio system. Depending on how theaudio files are encoded, information such asFolder, Song and Artist will be displayed. The track number and number of total tracks inthe folder are ...

The current play pattern of the USB device isdisplayed on the screen unless no pattern isapplied. TUNE/SCROLL knob: If there are multiple folders with audio files on theUSB device, turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob tochange folders. Turn the knob to the left to skipback a folder. Turn the knob to the right ...

Audio main operation AUX button: Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ONposition and press the AUX button repeatedlyuntil the iPod 姞 mode is displayed on the screen. If another audio source is playing and the iPod 姞 is connected, press the AUX button repeatedly toswitch to the iPod 姞 mode. If the...

Random: Touch the “Random” key to apply a random playpattern to the iPod 姞 . When the random mode is active, the icon is displayed to the left of the song title or album name to denote whichrandom pattern is applied. To cancel Randommode, touch the “Random” key until noicon is displayed. Repeat: Tou...

When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone inyour NISSAN, be sure to observe the followingprecautions; otherwise, the new equipment mayadversely affect the engine control system andother electronic parts. WARNING ● A cellular telephone should not be usedwhile driving so full attention may begiven ...

– Your cellular phone is locked to prevent it from being dialed. ● When the radio wave condition is not idealor ambient sound is too loud, it may bedifficult to hear the other person’s voice dur-ing a call. ● Do not place the cellular phone in an areasurrounded by metal or far away from thein-vehicl...

Operating tips To get the best performance out of the NISSANVoice Recognition system, observe the following: ● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet aspossible. Close the windows to eliminatesurrounding noises (traffic noises, vibrationsounds, etc.) , which may prevent the systemfrom recognizing...

– NOT “One eight hundred six six two sixty two hundred,” and – NOT “One eight oh oh six six two sixty two hundred” ● Numbers can be spoken in small groups.The system will prompt you to continue en-tering digits, if desired. Example: 1-800-662-6200 – “One eight zero zero” The system repeats the numbe...

You can also use the button to interrupt the system feedbackand give a command at once. See“List of voice commands” and“During a call” in this section formore information. PHONE/END While the voice recognition system is active, press and hold thebutton for 5 seconds to quit thevoice recognition syst...

3. Say: “Add phone” 䊊 B . The system acknowl- edges the command and asks you to initiateconnecting from the phone handset 䊊 C . The connecting procedure of the cellularphone varies according to each cellularphone model. See the cellular phone Own-er’s Manual for details. You can also visitwww.nissan...

LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS Main Menu “Call” “Phonebook” “Recent Calls” “Connect Phone” When you press and release the button on the steering wheel, you can choose from thecommands on the Main Menu. The followingpages describe these commands and the com-mands in each sub-menu. Remember to wait for the to...

If a call back number does not exist, the systemannounces, “There is no number to call back” andends the VR session. During a call During a call there are several command optionsavailable. Press the button on the steering wheel to mute the receiving voice and enter com-mands. ● “Help” — The system a...

NOTE: Each phone has its own separate phone-book. You cannot access Phone A’s phone-book if you are currently connected withPhone B. “List names” 䊊 A Use the List Names command to hear all thenames and locations in the phone book. The system recites the phone book entries butdoes not include the act...

5. Press the button. For information on selecting a different lan-guage, see “Choosing a language” in thissection. 6. Voice memory A or memory B is selected automatically. If both memory locations arealready in use, the system will prompt you tooverwrite one. Follow the instructions pro-vided by the...

5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Three-way catalyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)(if so equipped...

CAUTION ● Do not use leaded gasoline. Depositsfrom leaded gasoline will seriously re-duce the three-way catalyst’s ability tohelp reduce exhaust pollutants. ● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-tions in the ignition, fuel injection, orelectrical systems can cause overrichfuel flow into the three-way...

● If you decide that it is not safe to return thevehicle to the road surface based on vehicle,road or traffic conditions, gradually slow thevehicle to a stop in a safe place off the road. RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can occurif the tire is punctured or is damaged ...

WARNING ● Never remove or turn the key to theLOCK position while driving. The steer-ing wheel will lock (for models with asteering lock mechanism) . This maycause the driver to lose control of thevehicle and could result in serious ve-hicle damage or personal injury. ● Never place the ignition switc...

Operating range The Intelligent Key functions can only be usedwhen the Intelligent Key is within the specifiedoperating range. When the Intelligent Key battery is almost dis-charged or strong radio waves are present nearthe operating location, the Intelligent Key sys-tem’s operating range becomes na...

● When removing the key from the ignitionswitch, make sure the shift selector is in theP (Park) position. When the ignition switch cannot be turned to theLOCK position: 1. Shift the shift selector to the P (Park) posi- tion. 2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the ON direction. 3. Turn the ignit...

In order for the steering wheel to be locked, itmust be turned about 1/8 of a turn clockwisefrom the straight up position. To lock the steering wheel (for models withsteering lock mechanism) , place the igni-tion switch in the LOCK position. Removethe key. To unlock the steering wheel, in-sert the k...

● Make sure the area around the vehicle isclear. ● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-ant, brake and clutch fluid, and windshield-washer fluid as frequently as possible, or atleast whenever you refuel. ● Check that all windows and lights are clean. ● Visually inspect tires for their appeara...

3. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition switch to START. Release the switch whenthe engine starts. If the engine starts, butfails to run, repeat the above procedure. ● If the engine is very hard to start in ex-tremely cold weather or when restarting,depre...

WARNING Apply the parking brake if the shift selec-tor is in any position while the engine isnot running. Failure to do so could causethe vehicle to move unexpectedly or rollaway and result in serious personal injuryor property damage. If the key is turned to the OFF or ACC position forany reason wh...

Manual shift mode (if so equipped) When the manual shift mode button 䊊 A is pressed with the vehicle stopped or while driving,the transmission enters the manual shift mode.Shift ranges can be selected manually using thepaddles on the steering wheel 䊊 B and 䊊 C . In the manual shift mode, the shift r...

● In the manual shift mode, the transmis-sion may shift up automatically to ahigher range than selected if the en-gine speed is too high. When the ve-hicle speed decreases, the transmis-sion automatically shifts down. Thetransmission shifts to M1 (1st) gearbefore the vehicle comes to a com-plete sto...

Overdrive (O/D) OFF switch When the O/D OFF switch is pushed with theshift selector in the D (Drive) position, thelight in the instrument panel illuminates. See“Overdrive off indicator light (CVT models)” in the“Instruments and controls” section of this manual. Use the Overdrive off mode when you ne...

CAUTION ● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedalwhile driving. This may cause clutchdamage. ● Fully depress the clutch pedal beforeshifting to help prevent transmissiondamage. ● Stop your vehicle completely beforeshifting into R (Reverse) . ● When the vehicle is stopped with theengine running (fo...

Suggested maximum speed in eachgear Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is notrunning smoothly, or if you need to accelerate. Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed(shown below) in any gear. For level road driving,use the highest gear suggested for that speed.Always observe posted speed limit...

To engage: Pull the lever up 䊊 A . To release: 1. Firmly apply the foot brake. 2. Manual transmission models: Place the shift selector in the N (Neutral)position. CVT models: Move the shift selector to the P (Park) position. 3. While pulling up on the parking brake lever slightly, push the button an...

CAUTION On manual transmission models, do notshift into N (Neutral) without depressingthe clutch pedal when the cruise control isset. Should this occur, depress the clutchpedal and turn the main switch off imme-diately. Failure to do so may cause enginedamage. CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS The cruise co...

CAUTION During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) ,follow these recommendations to obtainmaximum engine performance and en-sure the future reliability and economy ofyour new vehicle. Failure to follow theserecommendations may result in short-ened engine life and reduced engineperformance. ● Avoid driv...

WARNING ● Do not stop or park the vehicle overflammable materials such as dry grass,waste paper or rags. They may igniteand cause a fire. ● Safe parking procedures require thatboth the parking brake be set and thetransmission placed into P (Park) forCVT models or in an appropriate gearfor manual tra...

WARNING ● If the engine is not running or is turnedoff while driving, the power assist forthe steering will not work. Steering willbe harder to operate. ● When the power steering warning lightilluminates with the engine running,there will be no power assist for thesteering. You will still have contr...

WARNING ● While driving on a slippery surface, becareful when braking, accelerating ordownshifting. Abrupt braking or accel-erating could cause the wheels to skidand result in an accident. ● If the engine is not running or is turnedoff while driving, the power assist forthe brakes will not work. Bra...

WARNING Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing somay result in increased stopping distances. Self-test feature The ABS includes electronic sensors, electricpumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. Thecomputer has a built-in diagnostic feature thattests the system each time you start the engineand move...

When the VDC system is operating, you may feela pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise orvibration from under the hood. This is normal andindicates that the VDC system is working prop-erly. The computer has a built in diagnostic featurethat tests the system each time you start theengine and m...

FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de-icer through the key hole. If the lock becomesfrozen, heat the key before inserting it into the keyhole, the remote keyless entry keyfob (if soequipped) or the NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if soequipped) . ANTI-FREEZE In the winte...

6 In case of emergency Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Changing a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORINGSYSTEM (TPMS) (if so equipped) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pres-sure of all tires except the spare. When the lowtire pressure warning light is lit, one or more ofyour tires is significantly under-inflated. If thev...

WARNING ● Make sure the parking brake is securelyapplied and the manual transmission isshifted into R (Reverse) , or the CVT isshifted into P (Park) . ● Never change tires when the vehicle ison a slope, ice or slippery areas. This ishazardous. ● Never change tires if oncoming traffic isclose to your...

2. To remove the jack, turn the jack screw counterclockwise and lift out. Removing bolt-on wheel cover (if soequipped) CAUTION Do not use your hands to pry off wheelcaps or wheel covers. Doing so could re-sult in personal injury. Wheel cover attachment to the wheel is made byone of the wheel lug nut...

Jacking up vehicle and removing thedamaged tire WARNING ● Never get under the vehicle while it issupported only by the jack. If it is nec-essary to work under the vehicle, sup-port it with safety stands. ● Use only the jack provided with yourvehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use thejack provided w...

Always refer to the proper illustrations for thecorrect placement and jack-up points for yourspecific vehicle model and jack type. Carefully read the caution label attached tothe jack body and the following instruc-tions. 1. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by turning counterclockwise with the...

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground. Then, with the wheelnut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securelyin the sequence illustrated ( 䊊 A , 䊊 B , 䊊 C , 䊊 D ) . Lower the vehicle completely. WARNING ● Incorrect wheel nuts or improperlytightened wheel nuts can cause thewheel to b...

WARNING ● Always make sure that the spare tireand jacking equipment are properly se-cured after use. Such items can becomedangerous projectiles in an accident orsudden stop. ● The spare tire is designed for emer-gency use. See specific instructions un-der the heading “Wheels and tires” inthe “Mainte...

● If the battery of a vehicle equipped withthe Intelligent Key system is dis- charged, the ignition switch cannot bemoved from the LOCK position, evenusing the mechanical key or the valetkey. Connect the jumper cables to an-other vehicle, as in the case of a dis-charged battery, and then the ignitio...

CAUTION ● Always connect positive ( ⫹ ) to positive ( ⫹ ) and negative ( ⫺ ) to body ground (for example, strut mounting bolt, enginelift bracket, etc.) — not to the battery. ● Make sure the jumper cables do nottouch moving parts in the engine com-partment and that the cable clamps donot contact any...

If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by anextremely high temperature gauge reading) , or ifyou feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormalnoise, etc., take the following steps. WARNING ● Do not continue to drive if your vehicleoverheats. Doing so could cause enginedamage or a vehicle fire. ● T...

When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial inCanada) and local regulations for towing must befollowed. Incorrect towing equipment could dam-age your vehicle. Towing instructions are avail-able from a NISSAN dealer. Local service opera-tors are generally familiar with the applicable lawsand proc...

● When towing Continuously VariableTransmission (CVT) or manual trans-mission (M/T) models with the rearwheels on the ground (if you do not usetowing dollies) : Always release theparking brake. ● Observe the following restricted towingspeeds and distances for manual trans-missions (M/T) only: – Spee...

If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,use a tow strap or other device designed specifi-cally for vehicle recovery. Always follow themanufacturer’s instructions for the recovery de-vice. Do not use the tie-down hooks for towing orvehicle recovery. Rocking a stuck vehicle WARNING ● Stand c...

7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Removing sp...

In order to maintain the appearance of your ve-hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. To protect the paint surfaces, please wash yourvehicle as soon as you can: ● after a rainfall to prevent possible damagefrom acid rain. ● after driving on coastal roads. ● when contaminants such as soot,...

REMOVING SPOTS Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects,and tree sap as quickly as possible from thesurface of the paint to avoid lasting damage orstaining. Special cleaning products are availableat a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessorystore. UNDERBODY In areas where road salt is use...

CAUTION Follow the directions below to avoidstaining or discoloring the wheels: ● Do not use a cleaner that uses strongacid or alkali contents to clean thewheels. ● Do not apply wheel cleaners to thewheels when they are hot. The wheeltemperature should be the same as am-bient temperature. ● Rinse th...

CAUTION ● Never use benzene, thinner, or any simi-lar material on the interior surfaces orsurface damage may occur. Such dam-age is not covered under the NISSANwarranty. ● Small dirt particles can be abrasive anddamaging to leather surfaces and should be removed promptly. Do notuse saddle soap, car ...

SEAT BELTS The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping themwith a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution.Allow the belts to dry completely in the shadebefore using them. See “Seat belt maintenance”in the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemen-tal restraint system” section of this manual. WARNING Do ...

Your NISSAN has been designed to have mini-mum maintenance requirements with long ser-vice intervals to save you both time and money.However, some day-to-day and regular mainte-nance is essential to maintain your NISSAN’sgood mechanical condition, as well as its emis-sions and engine performance. It...

When driving in areas using road salt or othercorrosive materials, check lubrication frequently. Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lights are alloperating properly and installed securely. Alsocheck h...

and are installed securely. Check the belt web-bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage. Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer- ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hardsteering or strange noises. Warning lights and chimes Make sure all warning lights and chimes are operating properly. Wind...

When performing any inspection or maintenancework on your vehicle, always take care to preventserious accidental injury to yourself or damage tothe vehicle. The following are general precau-tions which should be closely observed. WARNING ● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap-ply the parking brak...

The engine cooling system is filled at the factorywith Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant to provideyear-round anti-freeze and coolant protection.The anti-freeze solution contains rust and corro-sion inhibitors. Additional engine cooling systemadditives are not necessary. WARNING ● Never remove the radia...

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant.The service procedure can be found in theNISSAN Service Manual. Improper servicing can result in reducedheater performance and engine overheat-ing. WARNING ● To avoid the danger of being scalded,never change the coolant when the e...

CHANGING ENGINE OIL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature, then turn it off. 3. Remove the oil filler cap 䊊 A by turning it counterclockwise. 4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug 䊊 B ....

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the engine off. 3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter 䊊 C . 4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then removethe oil filter by turning it by h...

CAUTION ● Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT FluidNS-2. Do not mix with other fluids. ● Using transmission fluid other thanGenuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 willdamage the CVT, which is not coveredby the NISSAN new vehicle limitedwarranty. When checking or replacement of CVT fluid isrequired, we recommend your...

CLUTCH FLUID Check the clutch fluid level in the reservoir(manual transmissions only) . Add GenuineNISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line 䊊 A . If fluid must be added fre- quently, the system should be checked by aNISSAN dealer. WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUIDRESERVOIR Fill the wind...

● Keep the battery surface clean and dry.Clean the battery with a solution of bakingsoda and water. ● Make certain the terminal connections areclean and securely tightened. ● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days orlonger, disconnect the negative (-) batteryterminal cable to prevent discharge...

2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilledwater to bring the level up to the bottom ofthe filler opening. Do not overfill. . Reinstall the vent caps. Vehicles operated in high temperatures or undersevere conditions require frequent checks of thebattery...

1. Crankshaft pulley 2. Idler Pulley 3. Automatic tensioner 4. Water pump 5. Generator 6. Air conditioner compressor WARNING Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF orLOCK position before servicing drive belt.The engine could rotate unexpectedly. 1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual w...

WARNING Be sure the engine and ignition switch areoff and that the parking brake is engagedsecurely. CAUTION Be sure to use the correct socket to re-move the spark plugs. An incorrect socketcan damage the spark plugs. If replacement is required, see your NISSANdealer for assistance. Iridium-tipped s...

CLEANING If your windshield is not clear after using thewindshield washer or if a wiper blade chatterswhen running, wax or other material may be onthe blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a washersolution or a mild detergent. Your windshield isclean if beads do not form when...

If you wax the surface of the hood, be careful notto let wax get into the washer nozzle 䊊 A . This may cause clogging or improper windshield-washeroperation. If wax gets into the nozzle, remove itwith a needle or small pin 䊊 B . If the brakes do not operate properly, have thebrakes checked by a NISS...

Two types of fuses are used. Type 䊊 A is used in the fuse boxes in the engine compartment. Type 䊊 B is used in the passenger compartment fuse box. Type A fuses are provided as spare fuses. Theyare stored in the passenger compartment fusebox. Type A fuses can be installed in the engine com-partment a...

NOTE: For checking and replacing fuses on QR25DE engine models, see a NISSANdealer. If any electrical equipment does not come on,check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF. 2. Open the engine hood. 3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing the tabs 䊊 A and ...

CAUTION Be careful not to allow children to swallowthe battery or removed parts. KEYFOB (if so equipped) Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows: 䊊 1 Open the lid using a coin 䊊 A . 䊊 2 Remove the battery 䊊 B . 䊊 3 Install a new battery 䊊 C with the “+” facing down. ● Hold the battery by the ed...

HEADLIGHTSReplacing the halogen headlight bulb The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type whichuses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. Be-cause the headlight assembly must be removedfrom the vehicle for bulb replacement, see yourNISSAN dealer. CAUTION ● Aiming is not necessary after replacingthe ...

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.* Headlight assembly Low/High (Halogen) 55/60 H13 Turn/Park 27/7 3457AK Side marker 4 194 Front fog light* (if so equipped) 55 H11LL Front map lights* (if so equipped) 8 168 Interior light 8 AL57 Trunk light 5 158 High-mounted stop light* Inside ...

1. Front map lights (if so equipped) 2. Interior light 3. Headlight assembly 4. Front fog light (if so equipped) 5. High-mounted stop light (if soequipped) 6. Spoiler mounted stop light (if soequipped) 7. License plate light 8. Rear combination light Indicates bulb removal Indicates bulb replacement...

Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the interior light hous- ing. Use a cloth 䊊 A to protect the light housing. If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the“In case of emergency” section of thismanual. TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) (if so equipped) This vehicle is equipped with the T...

Tire inflation pressure Check the tire pressures (including thespare) often and always prior to long dis-tance trips. The recommended tire pres-sure specifications are shown on theF.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification labelor the Tire and Loading Information labelunder the “Cold Tire Pressure” heading...

Tire and loading information label 䊊 1 Seating capacity: The maximum num-ber of occupants that can be seatedin the vehicle. 䊊 2 Vehicle load limit: See “Vehicle load-ing information” in the “Technical andconsumer information” section. 䊊 3 Original tire size: The size of the tiresoriginally installed...

Checking tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press toohard or force the valve stem side-ways, or air will escape. If the hissingsound of air escaping from the tire isheard while checking the pressure,reposition th...

TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on thesidewall of all tires. This information iden-tifies and describes the fundamentalcharacteristics of the tire and also pro-vides the tire identification number (TIN)for safety standard certification. The TINc...

䊊 7 The word “radial” The word “radial” is shown if the tire hasradial structure. 䊊 8 Manufacturer or brand name Manufacturer or brand name is shown. Other Tire-related Terminology In addition to the many terms that aredefined throughout this section, IntendedOutboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall th...

studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities ofstudded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may bepoorer than that of non-studded snow tires. TIRE CHAINS CAUTION Tire chains/cables should not be installedon P225/45R17 size tires. Installation ofthe tire chains/cables on P225/45R17 sizetires will cause...

Wheel nut tightening torque: 83 ft-lb (113 N·m) The wheel nuts must be kept tight-ened to specifications at all times. Itis recommended that wheel nuts betightened to specification at eachtire rotation interval. WARNING ● After rotating the tires, check andadjust the tire pressure. ● Retighten the w...

Replacing wheels and tires When replacing a tire, use the same size, treaddesign, speed rating and load carrying capacityas originally equipped. Recommended types andsizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the“Technical and consumer information” section ofthis manual. WARNING ● The use of tires oth...

Care of wheels ● Wash the wheels when washing the vehicleto maintain their appearance. ● Clean the inner side of the wheels when thewheel is changed or the underside of thevehicle is washed. ● Do not use abrasive cleaners when washingthe wheels. ● Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents orcorrosion. ...

9 Technical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Fuel recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3Engine oil and oil filter recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 9-5Air conditioner system refrigerant and oilrecommendation...

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the proceduredescribed in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants US measure...

FUEL RECOMMENDATION MR20DE and QR25DE engine except Spec-V Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octanerating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-ber (Research octane number 91) . QR25DE engine Spec-V only Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octanerating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)...

● If a methanol blend is used, it shouldcontain no more than 5% methanol(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) . It should also contain a suitable amountof appropriate cosolvents and corro-sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-lated with appropriate cosolvents andcorrosion inhibitors, such methanolblends m...

Your engine was filled with a high-quality engineoil when it was built. You do not have to changethe oil before the first recommended changeinterval. Oil and filter change intervals dependupon how you use your vehicle. Operation under the following conditions mayrequire more frequent oil and filter ...

ENGINE Model MR20DE QR25DE Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder, inline 4-cylinder, inline Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.307 x 3.547 (84.0 x 90.1) 3.5 x 3.9 (89.0 x 100.0) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 121.86 (1,997) 151.82 (2,488) Firing order 1–3–4–2 1–3–4–2 ...

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-hicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi-cle’s engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is too lowmay cause engine damage. All gasoline vehiclesmust be operated with unleaded gasoline. There-fore, a...

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification la-bel is affixed as shown. This label contains valu-able vehicle information, such as: Gross VehicleWei...

Use the following steps to mount the front licenseplate: 䊊 1 Slide the metal mounting clips onto the li-cense plate holder as indicated. 䊊 2 Make holes on the plastic finisher at thelocation mark (small dimple) using a 0.31 in(8 mm) drill. Apply light pressure to the drill.Install the license plate ...

● GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curbweight plus the combined weight ofpassengers and cargo. ● GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-ing) - maximum total combinedweight of the unloaded vehicle, pas-sengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optionalequipment. This information is lo-cated on t...

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded onthe vehicle. That weight may notsafely exceed the available cargo andluggage load capacity calculated inStep 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans-ferred to your vehicle. Consult thism...

WARNING Overloading or improper loading of atrailer and its cargo can adversely affectvehicle handling, braking and perfor-mance and may lead to accidents. CAUTION ● Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy loadfor the first 500 miles (800 km) . Yourengine, axle or other parts could bedamaged. ● For the...

Temperature conditions can also affect towing.For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outsidetemperatures on graded roads can affect engineperformance and cause overheating. The engineprotection mode, which helps reduce the chanceof engine damage, could activate and automati-cally decrease engin...

TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION TOWING LOAD / SPECIFICATION UNIT: lb (kg) MAXIMUM TOWING LOAD *1 1,000 (454) MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD 100 (45) *1: The towing capacity values are calculatedassuming a base vehicle with driver and anyoptions required to achieve the rating. Additionalpassengers, cargo and/or optio...

CAUTION ● Do not use axle-mounted hitches. ● The hitch should not be attached to oraffect the operation of the impact-absorbing bumper. ● Do not modify the vehicle exhaust sys-tem, brake system, etc. to install atrailer hitch. ● To reduce the possibility of additionaldamage if your vehicle is struck...

WARNING Never connect a trailer brake system di-rectly to the vehicle brake system. Pre-towing tips ● Be certain your vehicle maintains a levelposition when a loaded and/or unloadedtrailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if ithas an abnormal nose-up or nose-downcondition; check for improper ton...

● Some states or provinces have specificregulations and speed limits for vehicles thatare towing trailers. Obey the local speedlimits. ● Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50miles (80 km) of travel and at every break. ● When launching a boat, don’...

DOT (Department of Transportation) QualityGrades: All passenger car tires must conform tofederal safety requirements in addition to thesegrades. Quality grades can be found where applicable onthe tire sidewall between tread shoulder andmaximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Te...

Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the followingemission warranties: For USA 1. Emission Defects Warranty 2. Emissions Performance Warranty Details of this warranty may be found with othervehicle warranties in your Warranty InformationBooklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle.If you did not receiv...

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-ment is required and access to the vehicle or theEDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu-facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, suchas law enforcement, that have the special equip-ment, can read the information if they have ac-cess to the veh...

Insist on the use of genuine NISSANcollision parts! If you want your vehicle to be restored using partsmade to NISSAN’s original exacting specifica-tions – if you want to help it to last and hold itsresale value, the solution is simple. Tell your insurance agent and your repair shop toonly use Genui...

RECOMMENDED FUEL: MR20DE and QR25DE engine except Spec-V Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octanerating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-ber (Research octane number 91) . QR25DE engine Spec-V only Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octanerating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) n...

® 2010 S E N T R A OWN E R’S MAN UAL For your s afet y, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. 2010 NIS S AN S E NTRA B16-D Printing : February 2010 Publication No.: O M0E 0B16U2 Printed in U .S.A. B16-D