2010 Nissan Sentra Owners Manual

and Owner(cid:146)s Manuals for older NISSAN models. For USA For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for the 2000 model year and later contact: 1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.com For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for the 1999 model year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact: 1-800-247-5321
For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Owner(cid:146)s Manuals for this model year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact: 1-800-247-5321

For Canada To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Ser- vice Manual or Owner(cid:146)s Manual please contact your nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone num- ber and location of a NISSAN dealer in your area call the NISSAN Information Center at 1-800- 387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN representa- tive will assist you. Also available are genuine NISSAN Service and Owner(cid:146)s Manuals for older NISSAN models. IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this unlikely event, there is some important information you should know. Many insurance companies routinely authorize the use of non-genuine collision parts in order to cut costs, among other reasons.

Insist on the use of genuine NISSAN collision parts! If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts made to NISSAN(cid:146)s original exacting specifica- tions (cid:150) if you want to help it to last and hold its resale value, the solution is simple. Tell your insurance agent and your repair shop to only use Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts. NISSAN does not warrant non-NISSAN parts, nor does NISSAN(cid:146)s warranty apply to damage caused by a non-genuine part. Using Genuine NISSAN Parts can help protect your personal safety, preserve your warranty pro- tection and maintain the resale value of your vehicle. And if your vehicle was leased, using Genuine NISSAN Parts may prevent or limit un- necessary excess wear and tear expenses at the end of your lease. NISSAN designs its hoods with crumple zones to minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate the windshield of your vehicle in an accident. Non- genuine (imitation) parts may not provide such built-in safeguards. Also, non-genuine parts of- ten show premature wear, rust and corrosion.

Why should you take a chance? In over 40 states, the law says you must be advised if non-genuine parts are used to repair your vehicle. And some states have enacted laws that restrict insurance companies from authoriz- ing the use of non-genuine collision parts during the new vehicle warranty. These laws help pro- tect you, so you can take action to protect your- self. It(cid:146)s your right! If you should need further information visit us at: www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) or www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers).

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9-30 Technical and consumer information

10 Index

Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) . Air bag system

.1-42

.1-49

Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) . Side and curtain (See supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact .1-54
air bag system) . .1-57
.1-57, 2-13
.8-18

Air bag warning labels . Air bag warning light. Air cleaner housing filter . Air conditioner

Air conditioner operation. Air conditioner service . Air conditioner specification label . Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations . Heater and air conditioner controls . Servicing air conditioner .

Air flow charts . Alarm system (See vehicle security system) . Anchor point locations . Antenna . Anti-lock brake warning light Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Armrests . Audible reminders . Audio system .

Compact disc (CD) player

.4-8
.4-12
.9-12

.9-6
.4-4
.4-12
.4-9

.2-16
.1-28
.4-41
.2-9
.5-24
.1-7
.2-15
.4-13

.4-23, 4-26, 4-32

FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD) player . FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD) player .

.4-21, 4-24

.4-28

iPodT Player .

.4-34, 4-35

Radio . Steering wheel audio control switch . USB interface .

.4-13
.4-40
.4-37

Audio System

Audio system

Automatic

Automatic power window switch .

Automatic door locks . AUX jack.

.2-35
.3-6
.4-23, 4-27, 4-33

Battery.

Charge warning light .

Before starting the engine . Belt (See drive belt) Block heater Engine .

BluetoothT hands-free phone system . Booster seats . Brake

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Brake fluid . Brake light (See stop light). Brake system . Brake warning light. Brake wear indicators .

.8-15
.2-10
.5-10
.8-16

.5-28
.4-42
.1-39

.5-24
.8-13
.8-28
.5-23
.2-9
.2-15, 8-21

Parking brake operation . Self-adjusting brakes .

Brakes . Break-in schedule . Brightness control

.5-18
.8-21
.8-21
.5-21

Instrument panel

Bulb check/instrument panel Bulb replacement .

.2-22
.2-9
.8-28

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants. Car phone or CB radio . Cargo net . Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . CD care and cleaning . CD player (See audio system) . Child restraint with top tether strap . Child restraints.

.9-2
.4-41
.2-32
.9-13
.4-39
.4-23, 4-26, 4-32
.1-28
.1-23, 1-23, 1-24, 1-26

Precautions on child restraints . Top tether strap anchor point locations .

.1-24, 1-31, 1-35, 1-39
.1-28
.3-7
.2-15
.7-2
.4-22, 4-25, 4-30

Child safety rear door lock. Chimes, audible reminders. Cleaning exterior and interior . Clock . Clutch

Clutch fluid .

C.M.V.S.S. certification label. Cold weather driving . Compact disc (CD) player .

.8-14
.9-11
.5-27
.4-23, 4-26, 4-32

Driving

Eyeglass case .

.2-27

Console box . Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid . Driving with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . Transmission selector lever lock release .

.2-30
.5-11

.8-13

.5-11
.5-15

Cold weather driving . Driving with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . Driving with manual transmission . Precautions when starting and driving .

.5-27

.5-11
.5-16
.5-2

Controls

Coolant

Audio controls (steering wheel). Heater and air conditioner controls .

.4-40
.4-4

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . Changing engine coolant . Checking engine coolant level . Engine coolant temperature gauge .

Corrosion protection . Cruise control Cup holders . Curtain side-impact air bag system (See supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag system).

.9-2
.8-9
.8-8
.2-6
.7-6
.5-19
.2-29

.1-54

Daytime running light system (Canada only) . Defroster switch

.2-22

Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch.

Dimensions and weights . Dimmer switch for instrument panel Door locks . Door open warning light. Drive belt .

.2-20
.9-9
.2-22
.3-4, 3-5
.2-10
.8-16

10-2

Economy - fuel . Emission control information label Emission control system warranty . Engine

.5-21
.9-12
.9-26

Before starting the engine. Block heater . Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . Changing engine coolant . Changing engine oil . Changing engine oil filter . Checking engine coolant level . Checking engine oil level . Engine compartment check locations . Engine coolant temperature gauge . Engine cooling system . Engine oil Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . Engine oil pressure warning light . Engine oil viscosity . Engine serial number Engine specifications . Starting the engine . Engine oil pressure gauge . Event data recorders . Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .

.5-10
.5-28

.9-2
.8-9
.8-11
.8-12
.8-8
.8-9
.8-6
.2-6
.8-8
.8-9
.9-5
.2-10
.9-5
.9-11
.9-7
.5-10
.2-7
.9-28
.5-2

Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . Flat tire . Floor mat positioning aid . Fluid

.2-23
.6-2
.7-5

.8-13

.9-2
.8-14

Brake fluid . Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . Clutch fluid . Continuously Variable Transmission .8-13
(CVT) fluid . .8-8
Engine coolant. .8-9
Engine oil .8-14
Window washer fluid . .9-11
.2-23
.1-3, 1-4, 1-5

F.M.V.S.S. certification label. Fog light switch . Folding rear seat . Front air bag system (See supplemental restraint system) . Front seats . Fuel

Capacities and recommended