2015 NISSAN SENTRA engine coolant

MRA8DE engine
1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
2. Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluidreservoir (P. 8-13)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
4. Battery (P. 8-14)
5. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-22)
6. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
7. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
9. Drive belt location (P. 8-17)
10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-14)
LDI2166
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................2-7
Trip computer ..................................2-8
Outside temperature display ....................2-10
Compass display (if so equipped) ..................2-10
Compass display .............................. 2-11
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-14
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-15
Warning lights ................................ 2-15
Indicator lights ................................ 2-19
Audible reminders ............................. 2-22
Security systems ................................. 2-23
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ..........2-23
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-24
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-26
Switch operation .............................. 2-26
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-27
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-27Headlight control switch
........................ 2-27
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-29
Instrument brightness control ...................2-29
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-30
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-30
Horn ............................................ 2-31
Heated seats (if so equipped) ......................2-31
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-32
Power outlet ..................................... 2-33
Storage ......................................... 2-34
Map pockets .................................. 2-34
Storage trays ................................. 2-35
Storage pouch ................................ 2-35
Seatback pockets (if so equipped) ..............2-36
Sunglasses

holder ............................. 2-36
Cup holders .................................. 2-37
Glove box .................................... 2-38
Console box .................................. 2-38
Slide front armrest (if so equipped) ..............2-39
Cargo net (if so equipped) ......................2-40
Windows ........................................ 2-40
Power windows ............................... 2-40
Moonroof (if so equipped) ......................... 2-43

17. Hood release (P. 3-23)
18. Fuel filler door release (P. 3-25)
19. ECO mode switch (P. 5-23); SPORTmode switch (P. 5-23); Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(P. 2-32)
20. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-29);
Power mirror switch (P. 3-31); Trunk
release (P. 3-24)
* Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
2. Fuel gauge
3. Speedometer 4. Odometer/Ill control/twin trip odometer/
trip computer/fuel economy/Eco Pedal
Indicator/Temperature/Accel guide/GSI
indication
5. Tachometer
LIC2658
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

The low tire pressure warning light remains illu-
minated until the tires are inflated to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure. The CHECK TIRE
PRES warning message is displayed each time
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position as
long as the low tire pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated. For additional information, re-
fer to “Low tire pressure warning light” in the
“Instruments and controls” section, “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting
and driving” and “Wheels and tires” section in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev engine into
the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, reduce engine speed. Operating the
engine in the red zone may cause serious
engine damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be placed in the
ON position for the gauge to give a reading.
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range when the reading is within the zone
Ashown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
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2-6Instruments and controls

CAUTION
If the gauge indicates a coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
the temperature. If the gauge is over the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “If your ve-
hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section for immediate action
required
FUEL GAUGE
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be placed in the
ON position for the gauge to give a reading.
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low. Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters 0 (Empty) .
The arrow on the fuel pump symbol indi-
cates the fuel-filler location.
CAUTION
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, theMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips. the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by a NISSAN dealer.
● For additional information, refer to
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
this section.
LIC2445
Instruments and controls2-7

Dehumidified defogging
This mode is used to defog the windows and
dehumidify the air.1. Press the
air flow control button.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion.
● When the
orare selected, the
air conditioner automatically turns on if the
outside temperature is more than 36°F
(2°C) . This dehumidifies the air which helps
defog the windshield. The
mode au-
tomatically turns off, allowing outside air to
be drawn into the passenger compartment
to further improve the defogging perfor-
mance.
● The air conditioner is always on in
mode, regardless of whether the indicator
light is on or off.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position.
Operating tips
●Keep the windows and moonroof closed
while the air conditioner is in operation.
● After parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3 min-
utes with the windows open to vent hot air
from the passenger compartment. Then,
close the windows. This allows the air con-
ditioner to cool the interior more quickly.
● The air conditioning system should be
operated for approximately 10 minutes
at least once a month. This helps pre-
vent damage to the system due to lack
of lubrication.
● A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air
is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
● If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates engine coolant tem-
perature over the normal range, turn
the air conditioner off. For additional
information, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual.
AIR FLOW CHARTS
The following charts show the button and dial
positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK heating,
cooling or defrosting. The air recirculation
button should always be in the OFF posi-
tion for heating and defrosting.
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MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control
Press thefan control buttons to manually
control the fan speed.
Press the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation
Press theair recirculation button to recir-
culate interior air inside the vehicle.
The air recirculation cannot be activated when
the air conditioner is in the
front defogging
mode.
Fresh air intake
Press thefresh air intake button to draw
outside air into the passenger compartment.
Automatic intake air control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be con-
trolled automatically. To manually control the in-
take air, press the
air recirculation button.
To return to the automatic control mode, press
and hold the
air recirculation button or
press and hold the
fresh air intake button
for about 2 seconds. The indicator lights (both Air
recirculation and Fresh air intake buttons) will
flash twice and then the intake air will be con-
trolled automatically.
Air flow control
Pressing the MODE button manually controls air
flow and selects the air outlet:
— Air flows from center and side
vents.
— Air flows from center and sidevents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
— Air flows from defroster and footoutlets.
To turn system off
Press the ON-OFF button.
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch
For additional information about the rear window
and outside mirror defroster switch, refer to “Rear
window and outside mirror defroster switch” in
the “Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
OPERATING TIPS
●When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant tempera-
ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets
will operate normally.
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Brake force distribution........................ 5-33
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-34
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................5-34
Antifreeze ..................................... 5-34
Battery ....................................... 5-34Draining of coolant water
.......................5-34
Tire equipment . . .............................. 5-34
Special winter equipment .......................5-35
Driving on snow or ice ......................... 5-35
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .............5-35