2018 NISSAN SENTRA headlight bulb

1. Engine hood (P. 3-25)
2. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-39)
3. Windshield (P. 8-19)
4. Power windows (P. 2-56)
5. Door locks (P. 3-5)Key fob (if so equipped) (P. 3-8)
NISSAN Intelligent Key®
(if so equipped) (P. 3-11)
Keys (P. 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-32)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-35) Flat tire (P. 6-3)
Tire chains (P. 8-35)
8. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-41)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-41)
9. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-41)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-41)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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Move the lever up or down until the
turn signal begins to flash, but the lever
does not latch, and release the lever.
The turn signal will automatically flash
three times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal
a lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.
NOTE:
If the turn signal light bulb malfunctions,
the turn signal indicator will flash at a
higher frequency when the turn signal is
activated.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the
fog light switch to the
position.
To turn the fog lights on with the headlight
switch in the AUTO position, the headlights
must be on, then turn the fog light switch to
the
position.
To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light
switch to the OFF position. The headlights must be on and the low
beams selected for the fog lights to oper-
ate. The fog lights automatically turn off
when the high beam headlights are se-
lected.
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2-46Instruments and controls

8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.......................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ...........8-3
Engine cooling system ..........................8-5
Checking engine coolant level ................8-6
Changing engine coolant .....................8-6
Engine oil ........................................8-7
Checking engine oil level .....................8-7
Changing engine oil ..........................8-8
Changing engine oil filter ....................8-10
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid (if so equipped) ............................. 8-11
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..........8-12
Brake fluid ................................... 8-12
Clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..................8-12
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 .................................... 8-17
Replacing spark plugs ....................... 8-17
Air cleaner ...................................... 8-18In-cabin microfilter
.......................... 8-19
Windshield wiper blades ........................8-19
Cleaning .................................... 8-19
Replacing ................................... 8-19
Brakes.......................................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-22
Engine compartment .......................8-22
Passenger compartment ....................8-24
Battery replacement ........................... 8-25
Key fob (if so equipped) ......................8-26
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ......8-27
Lights .......................................... 8-29
Headlights ................................... 8-29
Turn signal bulb ............................. 8-31
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-31
Ex

terior and interior lights ...................8-33
Wheels and tires ................................ 8-35
Tire pressure ................................ 8-35
Tire labeling ................................. 8-39
Types of tires ................................ 8-41
Tire chains .................................. 8-42
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-43

HEADLIGHTS
For additional information on headlight
bulb replacement, refer to the instructions
outlined in this section.
Replacing the halogen headlight
bulb (if so equipped)
NOTE:
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type
which used a replaceable headlight (halo-
gen) bulb. They can be replaced from in-
side the engine compartment without re-
moving the headlight assembly.
CAUTION
∙ Aiming is not necessary af ter replac-ing the bulb. When aiming adjustment
is necessary, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
∙ Do not leave the headlight assembly open without a bulb installed for a
long period of time. Dust, moisture,
smoke, etc. entering the headlight
body may affect bulb performance.
Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly just before a replacement
bulb is installed.
Type A (if so equipped)
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LIGHTS
Do-it-yourself8-29

Replacing the LED headlight bulb
(if so equipped)
If LED headlight bulb replacement is re-
quired, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
TURN SIGNAL BULB
To replace the turn signal bulb follow the
instructions listed in the “Replacing the
halogen headlight bulb” found in this sec-
tion.
FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
For additional information on fog light bulb
replacement, refer to the instructions out-
lined in this section.
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Do-it-yourself8-31

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
ItemWattage (W)Bulb No.
Headlight assembly (Type A) (if so equipped) Low/Daytime running (Canada only) 55H11
High 65H9
Turn/Park 27/73157 AK
Side marker 5W5W
Headlight assembly (Type B) (if so equipped) Low/Daytime running (Canada only) ——
High** 65/—H9/—
Turn/Park 27/73157 AK
Park ——
Side marker 5W5W
Daytime running lights (NISMO models only) ——
Front fog light (if so equipped) 55H11
Door mirror turn signal light (if so equipped)* ——
Vanity mirror light (if so equipped)* ——
Map lights* ——
Room light 8—
Trunk light* 3.4158
High-mounted stop light* Inside (if so equipped) ——
Spoiler (if so equipped) ——
Rear combination light* Turn 21WY21W
Ta i l ——
Stop/Tail 21/5W21/5W
Backup (reversing) 16W16W
Side marker ——
License plate light* 5W5W
Always check with the Parts Department at
a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts infor-
mation.
* It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for replacement.
** Headlight assembly (Type B) (if so
equipped) uses the projector LED and the
H9 bulb for the high beam function.
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1. Map light
2. Room light
3. Door mirror turn signal light (if soequipped)
4. Headlight assembly
5. Fog light (if so equipped)/ Daytime
running light (NISMO models only)
6. High-mount stop light (inside)(if so
equipped)
7. Trunk light
8. High-mount stop light (spoiler)(if so
equipped)
9. License plate light
10. Rear combination light
Replacement procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C or D.
When replacing a bulb, first remove the
lens, lamp and/or cover.
Indicates bulb removal
Indicates bulb installationLDI3137
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8-34Do-it-yourself

Heated seat switches.............2-47
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-31
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-24,4-32
Heater and air conditioner
(manual) ...................4-23
Heater operation ....4-17,4-19,4-25,4-33
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . .4-31
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-63, 2-64, 2-65, 2-66, 2-66, 2-67
Hood .......................3-25
Horn.......................2-47
I
Ignition switch ..................5-9
Push-button ignition switch .......5-11
Immobilizer system ........2-38,5-11, 5-14
Important vehicle information label . . .10-12
In-cabinmicrofilter ..............8-19
Increasing fuel economy ...........5-70
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator...................5-13
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .................2-19,3-21
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-32
Instrument brightness control .......2-45
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-45Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system
Brake assist .................5-47
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-13
Key operation ................3-14
Mechanical key ...............3-4
Remote keyless entry operation . .3-9, 3-18
Troubleshooting guide .......3-23,3-24
Warning signals ...........3-23,3-24
Interiorlight...............2-60,2-62
Interiortrunklidrelease...........3-26
iPod®Player...............4-63,4-66
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-26
J
Jumpstarting...............6-9,8-15
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .....8-25,8-26
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .....3-9,3-18
Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system) . . .3-8
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-11
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-4 L
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-12
Emission control information label . .10-12
Engine serial number ..........10-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-12
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-11
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-62
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System................1-26
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-13
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-63, 2-19
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-33
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-14
Bulb replacement .............8-33
Charge warning light ...........2-15
Console light ................2-61
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-33
Foglights..................8-31
Foglightswitch..............2-46
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-41
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-41
Headlights .................8-29
Interiorlight.............2-60,2-62
Lightbulbs.................8-29
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-16
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ..................2-18,2-34
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