2020 NISSAN SENTRA brakes

secondary latch keeps the hood from
opening when the primary latch is re-
leased.
When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrica-
tion 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 in-
stalled securely. Also check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When check-
ing 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 ev-
ery 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
of ten and always prior to long distance
trips. If necessary, 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 ve-
hicle 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 steer-
ing wheel or seat vibrates at normal high-
way 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 dam-
age. Have a damaged windshield repaired
by a qualified repair facility. It is recom-
mended that you have a damaged wind-
shield repaired by a NISSAN dealer, or a
NISSAN Certified Collision Center. To locate
a collision center in your area, refer to
http://collision.nissanusa.com.
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 performing scheduled maintenance,
cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the
pedal does not catch or require uneven
effort. Keep the floor mat away from the
pedal.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer
to stop, have your vehicle checked imme-
diately. 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 (if so
equipped): On a fairly steep hill check that
the vehicle is held securely with the shif t
lever in the P (Park) position without apply-
ing any brakes.
Maintenance and schedules9-3

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Active Ride Control (ARC).........5-119Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-44Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
................1-52Air bag warning labels............1-65Air bag warning light.........1-65, 2-14Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-65, 2-14Air cleaner...................8-16Air cleaner housing filter..........8-16Air conditionerAir conditioner operation.....4-35, 4-41Air conditioner service..........4-44Air conditioner specification label. .10-14Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations............10-8Heater and air conditioner
controls...............4-33, 4-41Servicing air conditioner........4-44Air flow charts................ .4-37Alarm system (See vehicle security
system)................... .2-52Anchor point locations...........1-28Antenna....................4-64Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-114
Antifreeze...................5-125Armrests.....................1-7Audio system.................4-45AM radio operation............4-51AM radio reception............4-45AM/FM radio............4-49, 4-51Auxiliary (AUX) devices operation. . .4-53Bluetooth® audio.............4-60FM radio operation............4-52FM radio reception............4-45iPod® Player................4-57iPod® player operation..........4-57Radio................... .4-45USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port.................... .4-54USB Connections.............4-55USB interface...............4-54Autolight switch...............2-56Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-72Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-29Automatic door locks.............3-6Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection.........2-9, 5-81
B
Battery.................5- 125, 8-12Charge warning light...........2-10Battery replacement............8-22
Key fob...................8-22NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-23Before starting the engine.........5-14Belt (See drive belt)..............8-14Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-35Bluetooth® audio..............4-60Bluetooth® hands-free phone system. .4-67Bluetooth® connections.........4-81Connecting procedure..........4-72Phone indicators.............4-71Text messaging..............4-78Voice commands.............4-73Booster seats.................1-40Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-114Brake fluid.................8-10Brake light (See stop light).......8-26Brake system...............5-114Brake warning light............2-9Brake wear indicators.......2-16,8-18Self-adjusting brakes...........8-18Brake and clutch fluid............8-10Brake Assist.................5-116Brake fluid...................8-10Brake system................5-114Brakes.....................8-18Break-in schedule.............5-109Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-60Brightness/contrast button.........4-8Bulb check/instrument panel........2-9

Rear power windows.............2-71Rear seat.....................1-6Rear Sonar System (RSS)..........5-120Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch..................... .2-55Rearview mirror................3-29RearView Monitor................4-9Recommended Fluids............10-2Recorders
Event Data................ .10-22Refrigerant recommendation.......10-8Registering a vehicle in another
country.................... .10-12Remote Engine Start..........3-20,5-15Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-20
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-7Child seat belts.....1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41Reporting safety defects (US only). .10-20Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment......1-3Front power seat adjustment.......1-5Rear seat adjustment............1-6Seat beltChild safety..................1-21Infants and small children........1-22Injured person................1-15Larger children...............1-22Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-12Pregnant women..............1-15
Seat belt extenders............1-20Seat belt maintenance..........1-20Seat belts................1-12,7-7Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-19Three-point type with retractor.....1-15Seat belt extenders..............1-20Seat belt warning light.........1-15,2-13Seatback pockets...............2-66SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Armrests....................1-7Front seats..................1-2Heated seats................2-62Manual front seat adjustment......1-3Rear seat.................. .1-6Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start.........2-53, 5-14Security systems
Vehicle security system.........2-52Self-adjusting brakes.............8-18Service manual order form........10-22Servicing air conditioner...........4-44Shif t lock release...............5-19Shif tingContinuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
.....................5-17Manual transmission...........5-22Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-19Siri® Eyes-Free................ .4-64Sonar
Rear system................5-120Spark plug replacement...........8-15Spark plugs...................8-15Specifications................ .10-9
Speedometer................. .2-4Speedometer and odometer........2-4Spotlights (See map light)..........2-75SRS warning label...............1-65Stability control................5-116Standard maintenance.........9-7,9-8Starting
Before starting the engine........5-14Jump starting.............6-9, 8-13Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting................6-11Starting the engine............5-14Starting the engine..............5-14Starting the engine (models with NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system)...........5-14Steering
Power steering system.........5-113Steering wheel.................3-28Stop light....................8-26Storage.................... .2-66Storage tray..................2-67Sun visors....................3-28Sunglasses case...............2-68Sunglasses holder..............2-68Sunroof...................2-73,7-5Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-65Supplemental air bag warning
light................... .1-65, 2-14Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................... .1-52Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-65
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