2007 NISSAN SENTRA warning

cDO NOT tow any continuously variable
transmission vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground (flat towing) . Do-
ing so WILL DAMAGE internal transmis-
sion parts due to lack of transmission
lubrication.
cFor emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
Continuously Variable Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with a continuously
variable transmission, an appropriate vehicle
dollyMUSTbe placed under the towed vehicle’s
drive wheels.Alwaysfollow the dolly manufac-
turer’s recommendations when using their prod-
uct.
Manual Transmission
cAlways tow with the manual transmission in
Neutral.
cAfter towing 500 miles (805 km) , start and
idle the engine with the transmission in Neu-
tral for two minutes. Failure to idle the engine
after every 500 miles (805 km) of towing
may cause damage to internal transmission
parts.DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature A, B and C
The temperature grades are A (the highest) , B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat, and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
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WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is es-
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, ei-
ther separately or in combination, can
cause heat build-up and possible tire
failure.Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following
emission warranties:
For USA
1. Emission Defects Warranty
2. Emissions Performance Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found with
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet which comes with your NISSAN
vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a re-
placement by writing to:
cNissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
For Canada
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found with
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet which comes with your NISSAN
vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a re-
placement by writing to:
cNissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5
If you believe that your vehicle has a de-
fect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi-
tion to notifying NISSAN.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be-
come involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Ve-
hicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-
327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
You may notify NISSAN by contacting our
Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at
1-800-NISSAN-1.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTYREPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (US
only)
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Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Turn the ignition switch ON without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then
blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test condition is
9not ready9. If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is9ready.9If the
MIL indicates the vehicle is in a9not ready9con-
dition, drive the vehicle through the following
pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition. If
you cannot or do not want to perform the driving
pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it for you.WARNING
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner according to traffic con-
ditions and obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine when the engine coolant
temperature gauge needle points to C. Al-
low the engine to idle until the gauge needle
points between the C and H (normal oper-
ating temperature) .
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
km/h) , then quickly release the accelerator
pedal completely and keep it released for at
least 10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a
moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of
53 - 60 MPH (86 - 96 km/h) for at least 9
minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)
and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.
6. Repeat steps 4 through 5 at least 10 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3 min-
utes.8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission se-
lector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position.
9. Turn the engine off.
10. Repeat steps1-8atleast one more time.
If steps 1 through 7 are interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is accept-
able between steps. Do not stop the engine until
step 7 is completed.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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10 Index
A
Active Head Restraint..............1-8
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-41
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-49
Side and curtain (See supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system)...................1-53
Air bag warning labels.............1-56
Air bag warning light...........1-56, 2-12
Air cleaner housing filter............8-18
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation..........4-10
Air conditioner service...........4-14
Air conditioner specification label.....9-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations..............9-6
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-7
Servicing air conditioner..........4-14
Air flow charts..................4-11
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-15
Anchor point locations.............1-26
Antenna.....................4-36
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-9
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........5-24
Armrests.....................1-7
Audible reminders................2-14Audio system..................4-15
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-32
Compact disc (CD) player.....4-23, 4-27
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-21
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact
disc (CD) changer.............4-29
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact
disc (CD) player...............4-25
Radio....................4-15
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-35
Automatic
Automatic power window switch.....2-31
Transmission selector lever
lock release.................5-15
AUX jack.................4-23, 4-28
Average speed..................4-4
B
Battery......................8-15
Charge warning light.............2-9
Before starting the engine............5-9
Belt (See drive belt)..............8-16
BluetoothThands-free phone system.....4-37
Booster seats..................1-36
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-24
Brake fluid..................8-13
Brake light (See stop light).........8-28
Brake system................5-23Brake warning light..............2-9
Brake wear indicators........2-14, 8-21
Parking brake operation..........5-18
Self-adjusting brakes............8-21
Brakes......................8-21
Break-in schedule................5-20
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-21
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-8
Bulb replacement................8-28
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Car phone or CB radio.............4-36
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-14
CD care and cleaning.............4-34
CD changer (See audio system)........4-32
CD player (See audio system).....4-23, 4-27
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-26
Child restraints.......1-11, 1-12, 1-22, 1-24
Precautions on child
restraints............1-22, 1-30, 1-36
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-26
Child safety rear door lock............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-14
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock......................4-22
(models without navigation system).....4-5
Clock set.....................4-5
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Clutch
Clutch fluid.................8-14
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-12
Cold weather driving..............5-25
Compact disc (CD) player.......4-23, 4-27
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . .5-11
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-11
Control panel buttons
Clock set...................4-5
Setting button................4-5
Trip button..................4-3
Without navigation system..........4-2
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-35
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-7
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-9
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Corrosion protection...............7-6
Cruise control..................5-19
Cup holders...................2-26
Curtain side-impact air bag system (See
supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system)..........1-53
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-20Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch...............2-19
Dimensions and weights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-21
Display controls
(see control panel buttons)...........4-2
Distance to empty................4-3
Door locks....................3-4
Door open warning................4-6
Door open warning light.............2-9
Drive belt....................8-16
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-25
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-11
Driving with manual transmission.....5-16
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel.................5-21
Emission control information label.......9-12
Emission control system warranty.......9-25
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-9
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-9
Changing engine oil............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Checking engine oil level..........8-9
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6Engine cooling system............8-8
Engine oil...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation...............9-5
Engine oil pressure warning light.....2-10
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-11
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine..............5-9
Engine oil pressure gauge............2-6
Event data recorders..............9-27
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
Eyeglass case..............2-25, 2-27
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-22
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-5
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Clutch fluid.................8-14
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-13
Engine coolant................8-8
Engine oil...................8-9
Window washer fluid............8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-12
Fog light switch.................2-21
Folding rear seat............1-3, 1-4, 1-5
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-49
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Front seats....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-21
Fuel gauge..................2-5
Fuel octane rating..............9-4
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-24
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-24
Fuel consumption gauge.............2-5
Fuel economy setting..............4-4
Fuses......................8-21
Fusible links...................8-23
G
Gascap.....................3-24
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-6
Fuel consumption gauge...........2-5
Fuel gauge..................2-5
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-3
Tachometer..................2-4
Trip odometer.................2-4
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-27
Glove box lock.................2-27
H
Hands-free phone system, BluetoothT. . . .4-37Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-22
Head restraints..................1-7
Active Head Restraint............1-8
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-19
Headlight control switch............2-19
Headlights....................8-27
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-7
Heater operation...............4-9
Hood release..................3-22
Horn.......................2-22
I
Ignition switch..................5-6
Immobilizer system..........2-16, 3-2, 5-9
Important vehicle information label.......9-12
In-cabin microfilter...............8-19
Increasing fuel economy............5-21
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).....................2-8
Inside mirror...................3-27
Instrument brightness control.........2-21
Instrument panel..............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-21
Intelligent Key system..............3-10
Key operating range............3-11
Key operation................3-12
Mechanical key................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation......3-16
Troubleshooting guide...........3-21
Warning signals...............3-21
Interior light...................2-34
Interior trunk lid release.............3-23ISOFIX child restraints.............1-24
J
Jump starting...................6-8
K
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-25
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)........3-16
Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system).....3-6
Keys, Except Intelligent Key...........3-2
Keys, For Intelligent Key system.........3-3
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-12
Emission control information label.....9-12
Engine serial number............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-12
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) plate..................9-10
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-56
Language setting.................4-5
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) System..............1-24
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-13
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Light
Air bag warning light.........1-56, 2-12
Brake light (See stop light).........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-8
Bulb replacement..............8-28
Charge warning light.............2-9
Fog light switch...............2-21
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-19
Headlight control switch..........2-19
Headlights..................8-27
Interior light.................2-34
Light bulbs..................8-27
Low tire pressure warning light......2-11
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-12
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-50
Security indicator light...........2-14
Spotlights (See map light).........2-35
Trunk light..................2-36
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-8
Lights
Map lights..................2-35
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Door locks..................3-4
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-24
Glove box lock...............2-27
Power door locks...............3-5
Trunk lid lock opener lever.........3-23
Low fuel warning light.............2-11
Low tire pressure warning light........2-11
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-12
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-14M
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-22
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-13
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Manual windows................2-32
Map lights....................2-35
Map pocket...................2-23
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-21
Mirror
Inside mirror.................3-27
Outside mirror control...........3-27
Vanity mirror.................3-26
N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system................2-16, 3-2, 5-9
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-4
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2Changing engine oil............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-12
Checking engine oil level..........8-9
Engine oil...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation...............9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirror control.............3-27
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats..........6-10
Owner’s manual order form..........9-27
Owner’s manual/service manual
order information................9-27
P
Parking
Parking brake operation..........5-18
Parking/parking on hills...........5-22
Phone, BluetoothThands-free system. . . .4-37
Power
Power door locks...............3-5
Power outlet.................2-23
Power rear windows............2-31
Power steering system...........5-23
Power windows...............2-30
Rear power windows............2-31
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-22, 1-30,
1-36
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-9
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system...............1-41
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
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Programmable features.............4-5
Push starting..................6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-36
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-32
FM/AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player.................4-21
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact
disc (CD) changer.............4-29
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact
disc (CD) player...............4-25
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-35
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test.....................9-26
Rear center seat belt..............1-17
Rear power windows..............2-31
Rear seat................1-3, 1-4, 1-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch.................2-19
Recorders
Event data..................9-27
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10
Remote keyless entry system..........3-6
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-25
Resetting average speed............4-4
Resetting the fuel economy...........4-4
Resetting trip time................4-4S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Child seat belts........1-22, 1-30, 1-36
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-25
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Seat belt
Child safety.................1-11
Infants and small children.........1-12
Injured Person................1-13
Larger children...............1-12
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-9
Pregnant women..............1-13
Rear center seat belt............1-17
Seat belt extenders.............1-22
Seat belt maintenance...........1-22
Seat belts...................1-9
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-21
Three-point type with retractor . . .1-13, 1-15,
1-19
Seat belt warning light.............2-12
Seatback pockets................2-25
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Front seats..................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Rear seat..............1-3, 1-4, 1-5
Security indicator light.............2-14
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start.........2-16, 3-2, 5-9
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-21
Service manual order form...........9-27
Servicing air conditioner............4-14Setting button..................4-5
Shift lock release................5-15
Shifting
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)....................5-12
Manual transmission............5-17
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-21
Side air bag system (See supplemental
side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system).....................1-53
Spark plug replacement............8-17
Speedometer...................2-3
Spotlights (See map light)...........2-35
SRS warning label...............1-56
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-9
Jump starting.................6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting................6-10
Starting the engine..............5-9
Steering
Power steering system...........5-23
Tilting steering wheel............3-26
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-35
Stop light....................8-28
Storage.....................2-23
Storage tray...................2-24
Sunglasses case.............2-25, 2-27
Sunglasses holder............2-25, 2-27
Sunroof.....................2-32
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-56
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-56, 2-12
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-49
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-56
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