2023 NISSAN SENTRA Owners Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
Technical and consumer information10-25

MEMO
10-26Technical and consumer information

11 Index
A
Active Ride Control.............5-134Air 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, 2-12Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-65, 2-12Air cleaner...................8-17Air cleaner housing filter..........8-17Air conditionerAir conditioner operation. . . .4-35, 4-40Air conditioner service..........4-43Air conditioner specification label. .10-14Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations.......10-8Heater and air conditioner
controls...............4-32, 4-40Servicing air conditioner........4-43Air flow charts................4-36Alarm system (See vehicle security
system)................... .2-48Anchor point locations...........1-28Antenna....................4-63Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-129
Antifreeze...................5-141Armrests.....................1-7Audio system.................4-44AM radio operation............4-50AM radio reception............4-44AM/FM radio............4-48, 4-50Auxiliary (AUX) devices operation. . .4-52Bluetooth® audio.............4-59FM radio operation............4-51FM radio reception............4-44iPod® Player................4-56iPod® player operation.........4-56Radio................... .4-44USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port.................... .4-53USB Connections.............4-54USB interface...............4-53Autolight switch...............2-53Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-71Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-28Automatic door locks.............3-6Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with Pedestrian Detection......2-13, 5-92
B
Battery.................5- 141, 8-13Charge warning light...........2-11Battery replacement............8-23
Key fob...................8-23NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-23Before starting the engine.........5-14Belt (See drive belt)..............8-15Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-36Bluetooth® audio..............4-59Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system.................... .4-66Bluetooth® connections.........4-81Connecting procedure..........4-71Phone indicators.............4-70Text messaging..............4-77Voice commands.............4-73Booster seats.................1-40Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-129Brake fluid.................8-10Brake light (See stop light).......8-27Brake system...............5-129Brake warning light............2-10Brake wear indicators.......2-17,8-19Self-adjusting brakes...........8-19Brake and clutch fluid............8-10Brake Assist..................5-131Brake fluid...................8-10Brake system................5-129Brakes.....................8-19Break-in schedule.............5-125Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-58Brightness/contrast button.........4-7

Bulb check/instrument panel........2-10Bulb replacement...............8-27
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-13Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................10-2Car phone or CB radio............4-66Cargo
(See vehicle loading information).....10-16Chassis control................5-133Check tire pressure..........2-29,2-44Child restraints.......1-21,1-22,1-23,1-25LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-25Precautions on child
restraints............1-30, 1-36, 1-40Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-28Child safety rear door lock..........3-7Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-5Clock set/adjustment.............4-5Clutch
Clutch fluid..................8-11Cold weather driving............5-141Console box................. .2-67Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT).......................5-16Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-16
Control panel buttons.............4-3Brightness/contrast button........4-7Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel).....4-62Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-32, 4-40CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Checking engine coolant level......8-5Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Corrosion protection..............7-8Cruise control................ .5-59Cup holders...............2-68, 2-69
D
Daytime Running Light System......2-57Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch
..............2-51Dimensions and weights..........10-11Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-58Display controls (see control panel
buttons).................... .4-3Door locks....................3-4Drive belt....................8-15Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-141Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-16Driving with manual transmission. . .5-21
Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Driving the vehicle...............5-16
E
ECO mode switch...............5-24Economy - fuel................5-126Emergency call (SOS) button........2-62Emergency engine shutoff.......5-13,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-13Emission control system warranty. . . .10-22Engine
Before starting the engine........5-14Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-5Checking engine oil level.........8-6Engine compartment check
locations.................. .8-3Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Engine cooling system...........8-4Engine oil...................8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-11Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number..........10-13Engine specifications...........10-9Starting the engine............5-14
11-2

Engine Block Heater.............5-142Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Event Data recorders............10-24Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items.......................9-5Extended storage switch..........2-65Eyeglass case.................2-68
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-13Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire..................... .6-3Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-10Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Clutch fluid..................8-11Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-10Engine coolant................8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Windshield-washer fluid..........8-11Fog light switch................2-59Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system). . .1-52Front power seat adjustment........1-5Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket..............2-66
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-126Fuel gauge..................2-7Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation..........10-4Fuel-filler cap................3-24Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-23Fuel-filler lid.................3-24Loose fuel cap warning......2-28, 2-42Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-125Fuel gauge....................2-7Fuel-filler door.................3-23Fuses......................8-20Fusible links...................8-21
G
Gas cap.....................3-24Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Fuel gauge..................2-7Speedometer..............2-4, 2-5Tachometer................ .2-6Trip odometer................2-5General maintenance.............9-2Glove box................... .2-67
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®. .4-66Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2
Head restraints.................1-8Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-52Headlight control switch...........2-52Headlights...................8-25Heated seat switches............2-60Heated steering wheel switch.......2-61Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls
................4-32, 4-40Heater operation..........4-33, 4-41Hill start assist system...........5-135Hood.......................3-21Horn...................... .2-59
I
Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-11Immobilizer system..........2-49, 5-14Important vehicle information label. . .10-13In-cabin microfilter..............8-17Increasing fuel economy..........5-126IndicatorNISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge indicator
............5-13Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-28Instrument brightness control.......2-58Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-2Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-58Intelligent Around View® Monitor......4-16Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC).......5-61Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).....5-121Intelligent Engine Brake...........5-134
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Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW).....................5-106Intelligent Key systemKey operating range............3-9Key operation................3-10Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-13Troubleshooting guide.......3-16,3-17Warning signals...........3-16,3-17Intelligent Trace Control..........5-133Interior light...............2-74,2-75Interior trunk lid release...........3-22iPod® Player................. .4-56ISOFIX child restraints.............1-25
J
Jump starting..............6-9, 8-14
K
Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-23Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-13KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®........3-2,3-7NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..................... .3-3
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label. . .10-14C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-13Emission control information label. .10-13Engine serial number..........10-13F.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-13Tire and Loading Information label. .10-14Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.................... .10-12Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-65Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-29LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-25Launch bar menu................4-7License plate
Installing the license plate........10-15LightAir bag warning light........1-65, 2-12Brake light (See stop light)........8-27Bulb check/instrument panel......2-10Bulb replacement.............8-27Charge warning light............2-11Exterior and Interior lights........8-27Fog light switch..............2-59Fog lights..................8-26Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-52Headlight control switch.........2-52Headlights..................8-25Interior light..............2-74,2-75Light bulbs.................8-25Low tire pressure warning light.....2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light.............2-28, 2-43Spotlights (See map light)........2-75Trunk light..................2-76Lights......................8-25Map lights..................2-75Lock
Child safety rear door lock.........3-7Door locks................. .3-4Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-23Power door locks...........3-5, 3-6Trunk lid lock opener lever........3-22Loose fuel cap warning........2-28,2-42Low fuel warning light.........2-28, 2-43Low tire pressure warning light.......2-13Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light..............2-28, 2-43Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)................. .10-16
M
Maintenance
General maintenance...........9-2Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-2Seat belt maintenance..........1-20Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-7Malfunction indicator light..........2-11Manual front seat adjustment........1-3
11-4

Map lights....................2-75Menu button...................4-5Meters and gauges..............2-4Instrument brightness control.....2-58Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-28Outside mirror control..........3-29Outside mirrors..............3-29Rearview...................3-28Vanity mirror................3-27Mirrors......................3-28Moonroof.................2-73,7-5Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-27
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........3-2,3-7NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge indicator..............5-13NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System................. .2-49, 5-14NissanConnect® Owner's Manual......4-2
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). .10-6Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine oil level.........8-6Engine oil.................. .8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Outside mirror control............3-29Outside mirrors................3-29Overhead sunglasses holder........2-68Overheat
If your vehicle overheats.........6-11Owner's manual order form........10-25Owner's manual/service manual
order information..............10-25
P
ParkingParking/parking on hills.........5-127Parking brake.................5-22Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system. .4-66PowerPower door locks...........3-5, 3-6Power outlet................2-64Powerrearwindows............2-71Power steering system.........5-128Power windows..............2-70Rear power windows...........2-71Power outlet................. .2-64Power steering................5-128Precautions
Maintenance precautions.........8-2Precautions on booster
seats...............1-30, 1-36, 1-40Precautions on child
restraints............1-30, 1-36, 1-40
Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-12Precautions on supplemental
restraint system..............1-44Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting..................6-11
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-66FM/AM radio................4-48Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test................... .10-24Rear Automatic Braking (RAB). . . .2-15, 5-85Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-48Rear Door Alert.........2-27,2-42, 2-62Rear power windows.............2-71Rear seat.....................1-7Rear Sonar System (RSS)..........5-135Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch................2-51Rearview mirror................3-28RearView Monitor................4-8Recommended Fluids............10-2Recorders
Event Data................ .10-24Refrigerant recommendation.......10-8Registering a vehicle in another
country.................... .10-12Remote Engine Start..........3-18,5-15Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-22
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S
SafetyChild safety rear door lock.........3-7Child seat belts.....1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-40Reporting safety defects (US only). .10-22Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment......1-3Front power seat adjustment.......1-5Rear seat adjustment............1-7Seat beltChild safety..................1-21Infants and small children.....1-21,1-22Injured person................1-16Larger children...............1-22Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-12Pregnant women..............1-15Seat belt extenders............1-20Seat belt maintenance..........1-20Seat belts................1-12,7-7Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-19Three-point type with retractor.....1-16Seat belt extenders..............1-20Seat belt warning light.........1-15,2-12Seatback pockets...............2-66SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Armrests....................1-7Front seats..................1-2Manual front seat adjustment......1-3Rear seat....................1-7Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start.........2-49, 5-14
Security systemsVehicle security system.........2-48Self-adjusting brakes.............8-19Service manual order form........10-25Servicing air conditioner...........4-43Shif t lock release...............5-19Shif tingContinuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
..................5-17,5-18Manual transmission...........5-21Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-19Siri® Eyes-Free................ .4-63Sonar
Rear system................5-135Spark plug replacement...........8-16Spark plugs...................8-16Specifications................ .10-9Speedometer...............2-4, 2-5Spotlights (See map light)..........2-75SRS warning label...............1-65Stability control................5-131Standard maintenance............9-9Starting
Before starting the engine........5-14Jump starting.............6-9, 8-14Precautions 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.........5-128
Steering wheel.................3-26Stop light....................8-27Storage.................... .2-66Storage tray..................2-67Sun visors....................3-26Sunglasses case...............2-68Sunglasses holder..............2-68Sunroof...................2-73,7-5Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-65Supplemental air bag warning
light................... .1-65, 2-12Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................... .1-52Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-65Precautions on supplemental
restraint system..............1-44Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-44SwitchAutolight switch..............2-53Automatic power window switch. . . .2-71Fog light switch..............2-59Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-52Headlight control switch.........2-52Instrument brightness control.....2-58Power door lock switch........3-5, 3-6Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch..............2-51Turn signal switch.............2-58
11-6