2004 NISSAN SENTRA headlight

ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
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
tab and lifting the cover up.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The
fuse puller is located in the center of the fuse
block in the passenger compartment.
5. If the fuse is open, replace it with a new fuse.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.
Fusible links
If the electrical equipment does not operate and
fuses are in good condition, check the fusible
links. If any of these fusible links are melted,
replace with only genuine NISSAN parts.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are OFF.
2. Remove the coin box
sA.3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller
sB. The
fuse puller is located in the center of the fuse
block.
4. If the fuse is open, replace it with a known
good fuse.
5. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.
6. Install the coin box.
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HEADLIGHTS
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. A
bulb can be replaced from inside the engine com-
partment without removing the headlight assembly.
CAUTION
cHigh pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
cWhen handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
cDO NOT TOUCH THE BULB
cUse the same number and wattage as
originally installed:
Wattage 65/55Bulb No. H13/9008*
*: Always check with the Parts Depart-
ment at a NISSAN dealer for the latest
parts information.
cDo not leave the bulb out of the head-
light reflector for a long period of time
as dust, moisture and smoke may enter
the headlight body and affect the per-
formance of the headlight.
cAiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is
necessary, contact a NISSAN dealer.
Removing the headlight bulb
1. Open the engine hood.
2. Disconnect the battery cables.
3. If removing the driver’s side headlight bulb,
remove the battery and cover.
4. Disconnect the bulb connector. Pull back
the red tab and take off the connector.
5. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise and re-
move.
sA.
6. Pull out the headlight bulb and socket as an
assembly. Do not shake or rotate the bulb
when removing it. Do not touch the glass
envelope
sB.
Replacing the headlight bulb
Install in the reverse order of removal.
DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB.
CAUTION
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact a NISSAN dealer.
Adjusting the headlight aim
If the headlights need aiming adjustment, please
see a NISSAN dealer.LDI0347
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.*
Headlights 65/55 9008(H13)
Parking and turn
signal light8/27 3157AK
Fog light (if so
equipped)55 H11
Map light (if so
equipped)868
Interior light 8 68
Rear combination
light
Turn 27 1156
Stop/tail 27/8 1157
Side marker 3.8 194
High-mounted stop
light
Inside 18 921
Spoiler (if so
equipped)See a NISSAN
dealer for as-
sistance
License plate light 5 194
Backup light 18 921
Trunk light 3.4 158
*: Always check with the Parts Department at a
NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
1. Map lights (if so equipped)
2. Interior light
3. Front combination light
4. Front fog light (if so equipped)
5. High-mounted stoplight
6. License plate lights
7. Stoplight in rear spoiler (if so equipped)
8. Backup lights
9. Rear combination light
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1. Wear indicator
2. Location mark
Tire wear and damage
WARNING
cTires should be periodically inspected
for wear, cracking, bulging or objects
caught in the tread. If excessive wear,
cracks, bulging or deep cuts are found,
the tire(s) should be replaced.cThe original tires have built-in tread
wear indicators. When the wear indica-
tors are visible, the tire(s) should be
replaced.
cImproper service of the spare tire may
result in serious personal injury. If it is
necessary to repair the spare tire, con-
tact a NISSAN dealer.
cFor additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In-
formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet.
Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. Recommended types and
sizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
WARNING
cThe use of tires other than those recom-
mended or the mixed use of tires of
different brands, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial) , or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling, ground clearance, body-to-
tire clearance, tire chain clearance,
speedometer calibration, headlight aim
and bumper height. Some of these ef-
fects may lead to accidents and could
result in serious personal injury.
cIf the wheels are changed for any rea-
son, always replace with wheels which
have the same off-set dimension.
Wheels of a different off-set could
cause premature tire wear, degrade ve-
hicle handling characteristics and/or
interference with the brake
discs/drums. Such interference can
lead to decreased braking efficiency
and/or early brake pad/shoe wear. Re-
fer to “Wheels and tires” in the “Techni-
cal and consumer information” section
of this manual for wheel off-set
dimensions.
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Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-7
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-14
Cup holders...................2-24
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-19
Defogger switch
Rear window defogger switch.......2-18
Door locks....................3-3
Door open warning light............2-10
Drive belts....................8-21
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-20
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-7
Driving with manual transmission.....5-10
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel.................5-16
Emission control information label.......9-11
Emission control system warranty.......9-20
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-6
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-9
Changing engine oil............8-12
Changing engine oil filter..........8-13
Checking engine coolant level........8-8Checking engine oil level..........8-11
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-7
Engine cooling system............8-8
Engine oil..................8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Starting the engine..............5-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.........2-10
Event data recorders..............9-22
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)
..........................2-20
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-14
Brake fluid..................8-17
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Clutch fluid.................8-18
Engine coolant................8-8
Engine oil..................8-11
Power steering fluid.............8-17
Window washer fluid............8-19
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-20
Folding rear seat.................1-4
Front seats....................1-2Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-16
Fuel filler cap................3-14
Fuel filler lid.................3-14
Fuel filler lid and cap............3-14
Fuel filler lid lock opener lever.......3-14
Fuel gauge..................2-7
Fuel octane rating..............9-4
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuses......................8-30
Fusible links...................8-30
G
Gascap.....................3-14
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-7
Fuel gauge..................2-7
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-6
Trip odometer.................2-4
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-24
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-20
Head restraints..................1-5
Headlight aiming adjustment..........8-34
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-18
Headlights....................8-34
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Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-2
Heater operation...............4-4
Hood release..................3-11
Horn.......................2-21
I
Ignition switch..................5-4
Immobilizer system..........2-13, 3-2, 5-5
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-24
Increasing fuel economy............5-16
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).....................2-9
Inside mirror...................3-16
Instrument brightness control.........2-19
Instrument panel.................2-2
Interior light...................2-29
Interior trunk lid release.............3-13
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-33
J
Jump starting...................6-7
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-5L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Emission control information label.....9-11
Engine serial number............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-16
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-33
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-12
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-17, 2-11
Brake light (See stop light).........8-36
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-9
Bulb replacement..............8-36
Charge warning light............2-10
Fog light switch...............2-20
Headlight aiming adjustment........8-34
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-18
Headlights..................8-34
Interior light.................2-29
Light bulbs..................8-34
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-10
Spotlights (See map light).........2-30
Trunk light..................2-30
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-9
Lights
Map lights..................2-30
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Door locks..................3-3Fuel filler lid lock opener lever.......3-14
Power door locks...............3-4
Trunk lid lock opener lever.........3-11
Low fuel warning light.............2-10
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-10
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
M
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-25
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)........2-11
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Manual windows................2-28
Map lights....................2-30
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-19
Mirror
Inside mirror.................3-16
Outside mirrors...............3-16
Vanity mirror.................3-16
Multi-remote control system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-5
N
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system
(NVIS).................2-13, 3-2, 5-5
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Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-6
Jump starting.................6-7
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting.................6-9
Starting the engine..............5-6
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-17
Power steering system...........5-18
Tilting steering wheel............3-15
Stop light....................8-36
Storage.....................2-23
Storage tray...................2-25
Sunglasses case................2-23
Sunroof.....................2-28
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-17, 2-11
Supplemental restraint system
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.....................1-6
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-6
Switch
Automatic power window switch.....2-27
Fog light switch...............2-20
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-20
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-18
Ignition switch................5-4
Overdrive switch..............5-10
Power door lock switch...........3-4
Rear window defogger switch.......2-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-17
T
Tachometer....................2-6Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-7
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-10
Theft (Nissan vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-13, 3-2, 5-5
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tilting steering wheel..............3-15
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire................6-3, 8-48
Tire chains..................8-45
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-39
Tire rotation.................8-46
Types of tires................8-45
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-19
Wheels and tires..............8-39
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-34
Towing
Flat towing..................9-19
Tow truck towing..............6-11
Trailer towing................9-15
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-14
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-7
Driving with manual transmission.....5-10
Selector lever lock release..........5-9
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
Trip odometer...................2-4
Trunk access through the rear seat.......1-4
Trunk lid lock opener lever...........3-11
Trunk light....................2-30
Turn signal switch (See headlight and
turn signal switch)............2-18, 2-20U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-19
V
Vanity mirror...................3-16
Vehicle identification...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-12
Vehicle recovery.................6-12
Vehicle security system.............2-13
Vehicle security system (Nissan vehicle
immobilizer system) , engine start . .2-13, 3-2, 5-5
Ventilators.....................4-2
W
Warning
Air bag warning light.........1-17, 2-11
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-9
Battery charge warning light........2-10
Brake warning light..............2-9
Door open warning light..........2-10
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-10
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-20
Low fuel warning light...........2-10
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-10
Seat belt warning light...........2-10
Vehicle security system...........2-13
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