2006 NISSAN SENTRA belt

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have any
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.Before driving your vehicle please read this Own-
er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
with controls and maintenance requirements, as-
sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
MINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and complete trip for
you and your passengers!
cNEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
cALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
cALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Preteen
children should be seated in the rear
seat.
cALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
cALWAYS review this owner’s manual for
important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its
performance, safety or durability, and
may even violate governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or per-
formance problems resulting from
modifications may not be covered under
NISSAN warranties.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
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Table of
ContentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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0 Illustrated table of contents
Airbags, seat belts and child restraints...............0-2
Exterior front......................................0-3
Exterior rear.......................................0-4
Passenger compartment...........................0-5Instrument panel...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations................0-8
Warning/indicator lights...........................0-10
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1. Supplemental front impact air bags
(P. 1-31)
2. Supplemental side impact air bag
(if so equipped) (P. 1-31)
3. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-40)
4. Front seat belts (P. 1-6)
5. Rear seat belts (P. 1-6)
6. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-23)
7. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-22)
8. Seats (P. 1-2)
9. Head restraints (P. 1-5)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LII0007
AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
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QG18DE engine
1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
2. Spark plug caps/ignition coils (P. 8-22)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-17)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-18)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-23)
6. Battery (P. 8-19)
7. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-29)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
10. Drive belt location (P.8-21)
11. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-17)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
13. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-18)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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QR25DE engine
1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
2. Spark plug caps (P. 8-22)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-17)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-18)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-23)
6. Battery (P. 8-19)
7. Fuel/Fusible link box (P. 8-29)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
10. Drive belt location (P.8-21)
11. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-17)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
13. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-18)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light
(if so equipped)2-9
or
Brake warning
light2-9
Charge warning
light2-10
Door open
warning light2-10
Engine oil pres-
sure light2-10
Low fuel warn-
ing light2-10
Warning
lightName Page
Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light
(if so equipped)2-10
Seat belt warn-
ing light and
chime2-11
Supplemental
air bag warning
light2-11
Indicator
lightName Page
CRUISE main
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-11
Indicator
lightName Page
Cruise SET
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-11
High beam in-
dicator light
(blue)2-11
Malfunction
indicator light
(MIL)2-11
Overdrive off
indicator light
(automatic
transmission
models only)2-12
Turn
signal/hazard
indicator lights2-12
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment....................1-2
Folding rear seat (if so equipped).................1-4
Head restraint adjustment.......................1-5
Seat belts........................................1-6
Precautions on seat belt usage...................1-6
Child safety....................................1-8
Pregnant women..............................1-10
Injured persons................................1-10
Three-point type seat belt with retractor..........1-10
Seat belt extenders............................1-13
Seat belt maintenance.........................1-13
Child restraints...................................1-14
Precautions on child restraints..................1-14
Child restraint installation on rear seat center
or outboard positions..........................1-16LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system..............................1-22
Top tether strap child restraint..................1-23
Child restraint installation on front passenger
seat..........................................1-24
Booster seats....................................1-27
Precautions on booster seats...................1-27
Booster seat installation on rear seat center
or outboard positions..........................1-29
Booster seat installation on front passenger
seat..........................................1-30
Supplemental restraint system.....................1-31
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.......................................1-31
Supplemental air bag warning labels.............1-41
Supplemental air bag warning light..............1-42
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