2016 NISSAN SENTRA steering

CAUTION
●Never tow Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) models with the front
wheels on the ground or 4 wheels on
the ground (forward or backward) , as
this may cause serious and expensive
damage to the transmission. If it is nec-
essary to tow the vehicle with the rear
wheels raised always use towing dollies
under the front wheels.
● When towing Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) models with the
front wheels on towing dollies, or when
towing Manual Transmission (M/T)
models with the front wheels on the
ground:
– Place the ignition switch to the OFF position, and secure the steering
wheel in a straight-ahead position
with a rope or similar device. Never
secure the steering wheel by placing
the ignition switch in the LOCK posi-
tion. This may damage the steering
lock mechanism (for models with
steering lock mechanism) .
– Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position. ●
When towing Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) or Manual Trans-
mission (M/T) models with the rear
wheels on the ground (if you do not use
towing dollies): Always release the
parking brake.
● Observe the following restricted towing
speeds and distances for Manual Trans-
missions (M/T) only:
– Speed: Below 80 km/h (50 mph)
– Distance: Less than 80 km (50 miles)
VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck
vehicle)
WARNING
To avoid vehicle damage, serious personal
injury or death when recovering a stuck
vehicle:
● Contact a professional towing service
to recover the vehicle if you have any
questions regarding the recovery
procedure.
● Tow chains or cables must be attached
only to main structural members of the
vehicle.
ACVT
BM/T
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In case of emergency6-13

●Do not use the vehicle tie-downs to tow
or free a stuck vehicle.
● Only use devices specifically designed
for vehicle recovery and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
● Always pull the recovery device straight
out from the front of the vehicle. Never
pull at an angle.
● Route recovery devices so they do not
touch any part of the vehicle except the
attachment point.
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use a tow strap or other device designed specifi-
cally for vehicle recovery. Always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for the recovery de-
vice.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
WARNING
● Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
● Do not spin your tires at high speed.
This could cause them to explode and
result in serious injury. Parts of your
vehicle could also overheat and be
damaged. If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) System.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and back- ward.
● Shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
and D (Drive) (CVT models) or 1st (Low)
and R (Reverse) (M/T models) .
● Apply the accelerator as little as possible
to maintain the rocking motion.
● Release the accelerator pedal before
shifting between R (Reverse) and D
(Drive) (CVT models) or 1st (Low) and R
(Reverse) (M/T models) .
● Do not spin the tires above 35 mph
(55 km/h).
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service
to remove the vehicle.
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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.
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Seat beltsCheck that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt web-
bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer-
ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hard
steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating properly.
Windshield wiper and washer* Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Windshield defroster Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner (if so equipped) .
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery* Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the MAX and MIN lines. Ve-
hicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level. NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electronic accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone char-
gers, GPS, DVD players, etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances. In these cases, the
battery may need to be charged to maintain
battery health.
Brake and clutch fluid (if so equipped) lev-
els* Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid
level is between the MIN and MAX lines on the
reservoir.
Engine coolant level* Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts* Make sure the drive belts
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level* Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface with the engine off.
Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust system inspected. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. For addi-
tional information, refer to the “Exhaust gas (car-
bon monoxide)” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Fluid leaks
Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner (if so equipped) after use is nor-
mal. If you should notice any leaks or if gasoline
fumes are evident, check for the cause and have
it corrected immediately.
Radiator and hoses
Check the front of the radia-
tor and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves, etc., that
may have accumulated. Make sure the hoses have
no cracks, deformation, rot or loose connections.
Underbody The underbody is frequently ex-
posed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances from the
underbody, otherwise rust may form on the floor
pan, frame, fuel lines and exhaust system. At the
end of winter, the underbody should be thor-
oughly flushed with plain water, in those areas
where mud and dirt may have accumulated. For
additional information, refer to “Underbody” in the
“Appearance and care” section of this manual.
Windshield-washer fluid* Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir.
8-4Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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

Seat belt maintenance............1-18
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Maintenance requirements ............8-2
Malfunction indicator light ............2-22
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Maplights ....................2-58
Map pocket ....................2-46
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-42
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-31
Outside mirror control ............3-32
Outside mirrors ...............3-32
Rearview ...................3-30
Vanity mirror .................3-30
Mirrors ......................3-30
Mobileapps ...................4-65
Moonroof .................2-54,2-54
N
NissanConnect
SM................4-65
NissanConnectSMServices...........4-66
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-2,3-10
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ...............2-36,5-10,5-13
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-106
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating)......9-5
Odometer .....................2-5 Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
Oneshotcall...........4-74,4-89,4-101
Outside mirror control ..............3-32
Outside mirrors .................3-32
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-22
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-22
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-21
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-69
Power Power door locks ............3-5,3-6
Power outlet .................2-46
Power rear windows .............2-53
Power steering system ...........5-70
Power windows ...............2-52
Rear power windows ............2-53
Power outlet ...................2-46
Power steering ..................5-70
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5 Precautions on booster
seats
...........1-21,1-28,1-33,1-38
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-21,1-28,1-33,1-38
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-11
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-41
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Programmable features ..........4-7,4-36
Push starting ...................6-10
R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio ...........4-70
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-35
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................4-40,4-45
Steering wheel audio control switch . . . .4-63
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test ........................9-21
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ........5-34
Rear power windows ..............2-53
Rearseat......................1-6
Rearview mirror .................3-30
RearView Monitor ................4-10
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-39
Recommended Fluids ...............9-2
Recorders EventData..................9-21
Refrigerant recommendation ...........
9-7
Registering a vehicle in another country ....9-11
Remote keyless entry system ...........3-7
10-5

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
10-6