2015 NISSAN SENTRA Rele

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’s
good mechanical condition as well as its emis-
sions and engine performance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance, as well as general
maintenance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
can ensure that your vehicle receives proper
maintenance. You are a vital link in the mainte-
nance chain.
Scheduled maintenance
For your convenience, both required and optional
scheduled maintenance items are described and
listed in your “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide”. You must refer to that guide to ensure
that necessary maintenance is performed on your
NISSAN at regular intervals.
General maintenance
General maintenance includes those items which
should be checked during normal day-to-day op-
eration. They are essential for proper vehicle op-
eration. It is your responsibility to perform these
maintenance procedures regularly as prescribed.Performing general maintenance checks requires
minimal mechanical skill and only a few general
automotive tools.
These checks or inspections can be done by you,
a qualified technician or, if you prefer, a NISSAN
dealer.
Where to go for service
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the systems
checked and corrected by a NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
who are kept up-to-date with the latest service
information through technical bulletins, service
tips and in-dealership training programs. They
are completely qualified to work on NISSAN ve-
hicles
before they work on your vehicle rather
than after they have worked on it.
You can be confident that a NISSAN dealer’s
service department performs the best job to meet
the maintenance requirements on your vehicle —
in a reliable and economical way. During the normal day-to-day operation of the
vehicle, general maintenance should be per-
formed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
smells, be sure to check for the cause or have a
NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, you
should notify a NISSAN dealer if you think that
repairs are required.
When performing any checks or maintenance
work, closely observe the “Maintenance precau-
tions” in this section.
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with“*”isfound in this section.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Doors and engine hood
Check that the doors
and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure
that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges,
latches, latch pins, rollers and links as necessary.
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the
hood from opening when the primary latch is
released.
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL MAINTENANCE
8-2Maintenance and do-it-yourself

REPLACING
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
To replace the windshield wiper blades, follow
the procedure below:1. When ignition switch is ON or within 60 seconds after placing the ignition switch
from the ON to OFF position, place the
windshield wiper and washer lever into the
OFF position.
2. Rapidly lift the windshield wiper and washer lever
Aupwards twice within 0.5 seconds.
This action will cause the wipers to auto-
matically take the service position. 3. Once the wipers are in the service position,
push the release tab
B.
4. Move the wiper blade down
Cand remove.
5. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
6. Rotate the wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove.
7. Finally, lift the windshield wiper and washer lever to the mist position
Donce and re-
lease. This action will cause the wipers to
resume the set position.
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●High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
● Use the same number and wattage as
shown in the chart.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Release the core support cover fasteners
A.
3. Access the rear of front headlight
B.
4. Position core support cover aside.
5. Rotate the (high beam) cover
Ccounter-
clockwise to access the (high beam) bulb
socket
E. Rotate the bulb socketEcoun-
terclockwise and remove bulb.
6. Rotate the (low beam) cover
Dcounter-
clockwise to access the (low beam) bulb
socket
F. Rotate the bulb socketFcoun-
terclockwise and remove bulb.
7. Rotate the side marker bulb socket
Gcoun-
terclockwise and remove bulb.
8. Rotate the turn signal bulb socket
Hcoun-
terclockwise and remove bulb
I. Reverse instructions to install bulbs and replace
fender protector.
WARNING
Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit or
right after being turned off. Burning may
result.
CAUTION
• Do not touch glass surface of the bulb
with bare hands or allow oil or grease to
get on it to prevent damage to bulb.
• Do not leave the bulb out of the lamp
reflector for a long time because dust,
moisture, smoke, etc. may affect the per-
formance of the lamp.
• Fog may temporarily form inside the lens
of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car
wash. A temperature difference between
the inside and the outside of the lens
causes the fog. This is not a malfunction. If
large drops of water collect inside the
lens, contact a NISSAN dealer.
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Checking tire pressure
1. Remove the valve stem cap from thetire.
2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too
hard or force the valve stem side-
ways, or air will escape. If the hissing
sound of air escaping from the tire is
heard while checking the pressure,
reposition the gauge to eliminate this
leakage. 3. Remove the gauge.
4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge
stem and compare to the specifica-
tion shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label.
5. Add air to the tire as needed. If too much air is added, press the core of
the valve stem briefly with the tip of
the gauge stem to release pressure.
Recheck the pressure and add or
release air as needed.
6. Install the valve stem cap.
7. Check the pressure of all other tires, including the spare.
Grades: S, SV, SR, SL
Size Cold Tire Inflation
Pressure
Front Original Tire:
205/50R17
P205/55R16 230 kPa, 33 PSI
Rear Original Tire:
205/50R17
P205/55R16 230 kPa, 33 PSI
Spare Tire:
T125/70D16 420 kPa, 60 PSI
Grades: FE + S
Size Cold Tire Inflation
Pressure
Front Original Tire:
P205/55R16 250 kPa, 36 PSI
Rear Original Tire:
P205/55R16 250 kPa, 36 PSI
Spare Tire:
T125/70D16 420 kPa, 60 PSI
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8-38Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-29
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-12
Key operation ................3-13
Mechanicalkey ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-16
Troubleshooting guide ............3-22
Warning signals ...............3-22
Interiorlight................2-45,2-46
Interiortrunklidrelease.............3-24
iPod®Player ...............4-56,4-59
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-20
J
Jump starting ................6-8,8-16
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .......8-25,8-26
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-16
Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system) ......3-7
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......3-2,3-10
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-4 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 ............9-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-12
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .....9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-11
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-54
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-20
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-14
Light Air bag warning light .........1-55,2-19
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-33
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-15
Bulbreplacement..............8-33
Charge warning light ............2-16
Consolelight.................2-46
Foglights...................8-31
Foglightswitch ...............2-30
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-27
Headlight control switch ..........2-27
Headlights..................8-29
Interiorlight..............2-45,2-46
Lightbulbs..................8-29
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-16
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-18
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-46
Security indicator light ............2-21 Spotlights(Seemaplight) .........2-47
Trunklight ..................2-47
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders
........2-14,2-15,2-19,3-20
Lights.......................8-29 Maplights ..................2-47
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-25
Power door locks ...............3-5
Trunk lid lock opener lever ..........3-24
Loose fuel cap warning ..............2-5
Low fuel warning light ..............2-16
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-16
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-18
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-14
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........
8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-16
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Maintenance requirements ............8-2
Malfunction indicator light ............2-20
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Maplights ....................2-47
Mappocket....................2-34
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-29
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-30
10-4

Pregnant women...............1-12
Seat belt extenders .............1-15
Seat belt maintenance ............1-16
Seat belts .................1-9,7-5
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-15
Three-point type with retractor .......1-12
Seat belt extenders ...............1-15
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-12,2-19
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Armrests....................1-5
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-31
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-3
Rear seat ....................1-4
Security indicator light ..............2-21
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start .......2-24,5-10,5-13
Security systems Vehicle security system ........2-23,2-23
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-21
Service manual order form ...........9-22
Servicing air conditioner .............4-27
Setting button ...............4-7,4-37
Shifting Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-17
Manual transmission .............5-21
Shift lock release .................5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-15
Side air bag system (See supplemental
side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system)......................1-52
Smartphone connectivity ............4-65
Spark plug replacement .............8-18
Spark plugs ...................8-18 Specifications
...................9-8
Speedometer ...................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...........2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight) ...........2-47
SRSwarninglabel................1-54
Stability control .................5-32
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Jump starting ..............6-8,8-16
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting .................6-10
Starting the engine ..........5-14,5-15
Starting the engine ............5-14,5-15
Steering Power steering system ...........5-29
Steeringwheel..................3-28
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-64
Stoplight.....................8-33
Storage......................2-34
Storage tray ...................2-35
Sunglassescase.................2-36
Sunglassesholder................2-36
Sunroof......................2-43
Sunroof(seeMoonroof).............2-43
Sun visors ....................3-28
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-54
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-55, 2-19
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-44
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-54
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-37
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-37
Supplemental side and curtain side-impact
air bag system ..................1-52 Switch
Autolightswitch...............2-28
Automatic power window switch ......2-42
Fog light switch ...............2-30
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-27
Headlight control switch ..........2-27
Ignition switch .................
5-8
Instrument brightness control ........2-29
Power door lock switch ............3-5
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch .......2-27
Turnsignalswitch..............2-30
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .....................2-32
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-26
T
Tachometer ....................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
engine start .............2-24,5-10,5-13
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilt Telescopic steering .............3-28
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ................6-4,8-45
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-13
Tire chains ..................8-42
Tire pressure .................8-35
Tire rotation..................8-42
Types of tires .................8-41
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-18
10-6