2016 NISSAN SENTRA brakes

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions ...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-6
Engine cooling system .............................8-7
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-8
Changing engine coolant ........................8-8
Engine oil .........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................8-9
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-10
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-11
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) .................................. 8-12
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..............8-12
Brake fluid .................................... 8-12
Clutch fluid (if so equipped) ....................8-13
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-13
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-13
Battery .......................................... 8-14
Jump starting ................................. 8-15
Variable voltage control system .....................8-16
Drive belt ........................................ 8-16
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-17Replacing spark plugs
......................... 8-17
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-18
In-cabin microfilter ............................. 8-18
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-19
Cleaning ..................................... 8-19
Replacing .................................... 8-19
Brakes .......................................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-21
Engine compartment ........................... 8-22
Passenger compartment .......................8-23
Battery replacement .............................. 8-25
Key fob (if so equipped) ........................ 8-25
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ........8-27
Lights ........................................... 8-28
Headlights .................................... 8-28
T

urn signal bulb ............................... 8-29
Fog lights (if so equipped) ......................8-29
Exterior and interior lights .......................8-31
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-33
Tire pressure .................................. 8-33
Tire labeling ................................... 8-37
Types of tires .................................. 8-39
Tire chains .................................... 8-40
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-40

When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.
Lights*Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing,
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if
necessary.
Tire rotation* Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km).
Tires* Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If neces-
sary, adjust the pressure in all tires, including the
spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully
for damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap
when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
● For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a dam-
aged windshield repaired by a qualified repair
facility.
Windshield wiper blades* Check for cracks or
wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when per-
forming periodic maintenance, cleaning the ve-
hicle, etc.
Additional information on the following
items with an “*” is found in this section.
Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth
operation and make sure the pedal does not bind
or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mat away
from the pedal. Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth opera-
tion. If the brake pedal suddenly goes down fur-
ther than normal, the pedal feels spongy or the
vehicle seems to take longer to stop, have your
vehicle checked immediately. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Keep the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
P (Park) position mechanism On a fairly
steep hill, check that the vehicle is held securely
with the shift lever in the P (Park) position without
applying any brakes.
Parking brake Check the parking brake opera-
tion regularly. The vehicle should be securely held
on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake
applied. If the parking brake needs adjustment, it
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
Seats Check seat position controls such as seat
adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to ensure they
operate smoothly and all latches lock securely in
every position. Check that the head
restraints/headrests move up and down
smoothly and the locks (if so equipped) hold
securely in all latched positions.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-3

If the brakes do not operate properly, it is recom-
mended you have the brakes checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
Self-adjusting brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The front (and rear-if so equipped) disc-type
brakes self-adjust every time the brake pedal is
applied. The rear drum-type brakes (if so
equipped) self-adjust every time the parking
brake is applied.
WARNING
Have your brake system checked if the
brake pedal height does not return to nor-
mal. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have audible
wear indicators. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, a high pitched scraping or screech-
ing sound will be heard when the vehicle is in
motion. The noise will be heard whether or not the
brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear indicator
sound is heard.Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
sional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may
be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
moderate stops is normal and does not affect the
function or performance of the brake system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.
For additional information regard-
ing brake inspections, refer to the appropriate
maintenance schedule information in the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”.
Two types of fuses are used. Type
Ais used in
the fuse boxes in the engine compartment. Type
Bis used in the passenger compartment fuse
box.
Type
Afuses can be installed in the engine
compartment and passenger compartment fuse
boxes.
LDI0455
BRAKES FUSES
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-21

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-71
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-41
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-48
Side and curtain (See supplemental
side air bag and curtain side-impact
air bag system) ...............1-56
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-58
Airbagwarninglight...........1-59,2-20
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-59, 2-20
Aircleaner....................8-18
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-19
Air conditioner service ...........4-27
Air conditioner specification label .....9-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............9-7
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-24
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-18,4-25
Heater and air conditioner (manual) ....4-16
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-27
Airflowcharts..................4-20 Alarm system
(See vehicle security system)
.........2-35
Anchor point locations .............1-25
Antenna.....................4-64
Antifreeze ....................5-75
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-71
Apps .......................4-65
APPS button ...................4-7
Armrests .....................1-6
Audible reminders ...............2-23
Audio system ..................4-27
AMradioreception.............4-28
Bluetooth®audio..............4-61
Bluetooth® streaming audio ........4-61
Compact disc (CD) player . .4-38, 4-43, 4-50
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-35
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player ..............4-40,4-45
FMradioreception..........4-27,4-36
iPod® Player .............4-55,4-57
iPod® player operation .......4-55,4-57
Radio ....................4-27
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-63
USB interface ............4-51,4-53
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-51,4-53
Autolight switch .................2-40
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-53
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-31
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
AUXjack.................4-36,4-51 B
Back button ....................4-7
Battery ..................5-75, 8-14
Charge warning light ............2-17
Battery replacement ..............8-25
Keyfob................8-25,8-25
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-27
Before starting the engine ...........5-13
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-16
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-23
Block heater Engine ....................5-76
Bluetooth® audio ................4-61
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System with
Navigation System ...............4-98
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System without
Navigation System ............4-70,4-86
Bluetooth® streaming audio with Navigation
System .....................4-61
Boosterseats..................1-38
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-71
Brake fluid ..................8-12
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-31
Brake system ................
5-71
Brakewarninglight.............2-16
Brakewearindicators........2-23,8-21
Parking brake operation ..........5-21
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-21
Brake and clutch fluid .............8-12
Brake assist ...................5-72

Brake fluid....................8-12
Brakes ......................8-21
Brake system ...................5-71
Break-in schedule ................5-66
Brightness/contrastbutton............4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ...............2-42
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-16
Bulb replacement ................8-31
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-14
Car phone or CB radio .............4-70
CD care and cleaning ..............4-62
CD player (See audio system) . .4-38, 4-43, 4-50
Check tire press ..................2-6
Check tire pressure ...............2-33
Child restraints .......1-19,1-19,1-21,1-23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-23
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-21,1-28,1-33,1-38
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-25
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-23
Cleaningexteriorandinterior...........7-2
Clock set/adjustment ...........4-7,4-36
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ........4-7
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) ......4-41Clutch
Clutch fluid ..................8-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-12
Cold weather driving ...............5-75
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-38,4-43,4-50
Connect phone .................4-65
Console box ...................2-49
Console light ...................2-57
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-16 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-12
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-16
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Back button ..................4-7
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .............4-7,4-36
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-63
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-18,4-25
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-7
Corrosion protection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-43
Cupholders................2-50,2-51
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ...........1-56 D
Daytime Running Light System .........2-41
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-39
Dimensionsandweights ............9-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-42
Display......................2-24
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door open warning light .............2-17
Doors ........................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-16
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-75
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-16
Driving with manual transmission ......
5-19
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle ................5-16
E
Economy-fuel..................5-68
Emergency engine shutoff ............5-12
Emission control information label .......9-12
Emission control system warranty .......9-19
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-13
Blockheater.................5-76
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Changingengineoil.............8-10
10-2

Reporting safety defects (US only).......9-20
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Childseatbelts.....1-21,1-28,1-33,1-38
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-20
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Front power seat adjustment .........1-4
Rear seat adjustment .............1-6
Seatback pockets ................2-47
Seat belt Childsafety..................1-19
Infantsandsmallchildren..........1-19
Injured Person ................1-14
Largerchildren................1-20
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-11
Pregnant women ...............1-14
Seat belt extenders .............1-18
Seat belt maintenance ............1-18
Seat belts ................1-11,7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-17
Three-point type with retractor .......1-14
Seat belt extenders ...............1-18
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-14,2-20
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Armrests....................1-6
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-44
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-3
Rear seat ....................1-6
Security indicator light ..............2-22 Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start
.......2-36,5-10,5-13
Security systems Vehicle security system ........2-35,2-35
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-21
Service manual order form ...........9-22
Servicing air conditioner .............4-27
Setting button ...............4-7,4-36
Shifting Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-17
Manual transmission .............5-20
Shiftlockrelease.................5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-17
Side air bag system (See supplemental
side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system) ......................1-56
Siri® Eyes-Free .................4-66
Smartphone connectivity ............4-65
Sparkplugreplacement.............8-17
Sparkplugs ...................8-17
Specifications ...................9-8
Speedometer ...................2-5
Speedometer and odometer ...........2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight) ...........2-58
SRSwarninglabel................1-58
Stability control .................5-73
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-13
Jump starting ..............6-8,8-15
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 ...........5-70 Steering wheel
..................3-29
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-63
Stoplight.....................8-31
Storage......................2-46
Storage tray ...................2-48
Sunglasses case .................2-50
Sunglasses

holder ................2-50
Sunroof......................2-54
Sunroof(seeMoonroof).............2-54
Sun visors ....................3-29
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-58
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-59, 2-20
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-48
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-58
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-41
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-41
Supplemental side and curtain side-impact
airbagsystem..................1-56
Switch Autolightswitch...............2-40
Automatic power window switch ......2-53
Fog light switch ...............2-43
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-39
Headlight control switch ..........2-39
Ignition switch .................5-8
Instrument brightness control ........2-42
Power door lock switch .........3-5,3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-39
Turnsignalswitch..............2-42
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .....................2-45
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