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  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 1

    ® 2016 S E NTRA OWN E R’S MAN UAL For y our safety , read car efully and keep in this v ehicle. 2016 N IS SAN SE NTRA B17 -D B17 -D Printing : October 2015 Publication No.: OM2E 0B16U3 Printed in U .S.A. OM16E M 0B17U0 2193597-EN_Sentra_OM-cover.indd 1 10/7/15 12:54 PM ...

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    W elcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- ters) of driving pleasure. Please rea ...

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    MODIFICA TION OF Y OUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance prob- lems resulting from modifications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties. This manual includes information for all features an ...

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    If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen.” If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra- tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention t ...

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    NISSAN CARE S... Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Y our satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Y our NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer c ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 6

    T able of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself T echnical and consumer in ...

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    0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0 - 2 Exterior front ......................................0 - 3 Exterior rear .......................................0 - 4 Passenger compartment ...........................0 - 5 Instrument panel ...................................0 - 6 Engine compartment check ...

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    1. T op tether anchor (P . 1-21) 2. Rear seat belts (P . 1-11) 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and supplemental rollover air bag (P . 1-41) 4. Head restraints/headrests (P . 1-7) 5. Front seat belt with pretensioner(s) and shoulder height adjuster (P . 1-11, 1-41) 6. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P . 1-41) 7. Front seats (P . 1-2) 8. Occu ...

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    1. Engine hood (P . 3-22) 2. Wiper and washer switch (P . 2-39) 3. Windshield (P . 8-20) 4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P . 2-55) 5. P ower windows (P . 2-53) 6. Door locks (P . 3-5) K ey fob (if so equipped) (P . 3-7) NISSAN Intelligent K ey® (if so equipped) (P . 3-10) K eys (P . 3-2) 7. Mirrors (P . 3-28) 8. Tire pressure (P . 8-35) Flat tire (P ...

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    1. T runk lid (P . 3-23) T runk lid release (P . 3-23) 2. High-mounted stop light (P . 8-29) 3. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-29) 4. Rear window defroster switch (P . 2-40) 5. Child safety rear door lock (P . 3-5) 6. Fuel-filler door (P . 3-24) Fuel-filler cap (P . 3-24) Fuel recommendation (P . 9-2) 7. Rearview camera (if so equipped) (P . 4-10) Refer to ...

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    1. Rear seat (P . 1-2) 2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P . 2-55) 3. Interior lights (P . 2-57) 4. Sun visors (P . 3-27) 5. Rearview mirror (P . 3-28) 6. Glove box (P . 2-47) 7. Cup holders (P . 2-47) 8. Parking brake (P . 5-21) 9. Front console (P . 2-47) 10. Rear armrest (if so equipped) (P . 1-2) Cup holders (if so equipped) (P . 2-47) Refer to the ...

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    1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-40) 2. Steering wheel switch for trip computer (if so equipped)/vehicle information display (if so equipped) (P . 2-8) Audio control (P . 4-27) Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (P . 4-27) 3. Driver’s supplemental air bag (P . 1-48) Horn (P . 2-44) 4. Meters and gauges (P . 2-3) ...

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    15. Ignition switch (if so equipped) (P . 5-8) Push-button ignition switch (if so equipped) (P . 5-10) 16. T elescopic steering (P . 3-27) 17. Hood release (P . 3-22) 18. Fuel filler door release (P . 3-24) 19. ECO mode switch (P . 5-22) V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P . 2-46) SPORT mode switch (P . 5-22) 20. Instrument brightness cont ...

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    MRA8DE engine 1. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-10) 2. Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid reservoir (P . 8-13) 3. Air cleaner (P . 8-19) 4. Battery (P . 8-15) 5. Fuse and relay box (P . 8-22) 6. Engine coolant reservoir (P . 8-8) 7. Radiator cap (P . 8-8) 8. Engine oil dipstick (P . 8-10) 9. Drive belt location (P .8-17) 10. Windshield-washer fl ...

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    W arning light Name Page or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn- ing light 2-16 or Brake warning light 2-16 Charge warning light 2-17 Door open warning light (if so equipped) 2-17 Engine oil pressure warning light (if so equipped) 2-17 W arning light Name Page Forward Emergency Brake (FEB) system warning light (if so equipped) 2-17 Low fuel warning ...

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    Indicator light Name Page Engine start opera- tion indicator light (if so equipped) 2-21 Front fog light indi- cator light (if so equipped) 2-21 Front passenger air bag status light 2-21 High beam indicator light (blue) 2-21 Malfunction Indica- tor Light (MIL) 2-21 Security indicator light 2-22 Side light and head- light indicator light (green) 2-2 ...

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    1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats ............................................1 - 2 Front manual seat adjustment (for passenger’s seat and if so equipped for driver’s seat) ...................................1 - 3 Front power seat adjustment (if so equipped for driver’s seat) ................................ ...

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    WARNING ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. Y ou could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. ● For the most effective protecti ...

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    CAUTION When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or damage. FRONT MANUAL SEA T ADJUSTMENT (for passenger’s seat and if so equipped for driver’s seat) Y our vehicle seats can be adjusted manually. For additional information about adjusting the seats, refer to the steps outlined in ...

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    Seat lifter (driver’s seat) Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved. FRONT POWER SEA T ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped for driver’s seat) Operating tips ● The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds then re ...

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    The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. For additional information, refer to “Pre- cautions on seat belt usage” in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever ...

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    FOLDING REAR SEA T Pull the knob 䊊 A to fold each seatback down. WARNING ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury or death in an accident or sudden stop. ● Properly secure all cargo with rop ...

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    WARNING Head restraints/headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against in- jury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust- able head restraints/headrests must be adjusted properly, as specified in this sec- tion. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the ...

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    ADJUST ABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/ HEADREST COMPONENTS 1. Removable head restraint/headrest 2. Multiple notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks NON-ADJUST ABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/HEADREST COMPONENTS 1. Removable head restraint/headrest 2. Single notch 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks REMOVE Use the following procedure to remove the head restraint/headrest: 1. Pull the head rest ...

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    5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint/headrest before an occupant uses the seating position. INST ALL 1. Align the head restraint/headrest stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint/headrest is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the notch (notches) 䊊 1 must be installed in the hole with the lock k ...

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    For non-adjustable head restraint/headrest Make sure the head restraint/headrest is posi- tioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position. Raise T o raise the head restraint/headrest, pull it up. Make sure the head restraint/headrest is posi- tioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before ri ...

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    PRECAUTIONS ON SEA T BEL T USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in a collision and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up ...

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    WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be in the rear seats and in an appropriate restraint. WARNING ● The seat belt should be properly ad- justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severit ...

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    WARNING ● Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. ● Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST . A lap belt worn too h ...

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    SEA T BEL T W ARNING LIGHT Both the driver’s and passenger’s front seats are equipped with a seat belt warning light. The warning light, located on the instrument panel, will show the status of the driver and passenger seat belt. NO TE: The front passenger seat belt warning light will not light up if the seat is not occupied. For additional inf ...

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    Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. For additional information, refer to “Seats” in this section. Manual front seat shown (if so equipped) LRS2642 Power front seat shown (if so equipped) LRS2662 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-15 ...

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    2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle 䊊 A until you hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock dur- ing a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat. ● If the seat belt cannot be pul ...

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    Unfastening the seat belts T o unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle 䊊 1 . The seat belt automatically retracts. Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor ● When the vehicle slows down rapidly T o ...

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    WARNING ● After adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the shoul- der belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position. ● The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effec- tiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chanc ...

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    WARNING Do not allow children to play with the seat belts. Most seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retrac- tor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes wrapped around a child’s neck with the ALR mode activated, the child can be seriously injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and becomes tight. This can occur even i ...

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    SMALL CHILDREN Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing child restraint as long as possible up to the height or weight limit of the child restraint. Children who outgrow the height or weight limit of the rear- facing child restraint and are at least 1 year old should be secured in a forward-f ...

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    If you answered no to any of these questions, the child should remain in a booster seat using a three-point type seat belt. NO TE: Laws in some communities may follow dif- ferent guidelines. Check local and state regulations to confirm your child is using the correct restraint system before travel- ing. WARNING Never let a child stand or kneel on a ...

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    – Infants and children should never be held on anyone’s lap. Even the stron- gest adult cannot resist the forces of a collision. – Do not put a seat belt around both a child and another passenger. – NISSAN recommends that all child restraints be installed in the rear seat. Studies show that children are safer when properly restrained in the ...

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    CAUTION A child restraint in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating sur- face and buckles before placing a child in the child restraint. This vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint anchor system, referred to as the LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) sys- tem. Some child restraints include rigid or webbi ...

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    child restraint. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation. The LA T CH anchor points are provided to install child restraints in the rear outboard seating posi- tions only . Do not attempt to install a child re- straint in the center position using the LA T CH anchors. LA T CH lower anchor WARNING Failure ...

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    Installing child restraint LA T CH lower anchor attachments LA T CH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys- tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child re- ...

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    The child restraint top tether strap must be used when installing the child restraint with the LA T CH lower anchor attachments or seat belts. For ad- ditional information, refer to “Installing top tether strap” in this section. If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap child restraint, it is recom- mended you visit a NISSAN ...

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    3. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments. 4. After attaching the ...

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    5. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 1 through 4. REAR-F ACING CHILD RESTRAINT INST ALLA TION USING THE SEA T BEL TS WARNING The three-point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the ALR ...

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    2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in- structions for belt routing. 3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the ALR mode (child restrain ...

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    5. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restrain ...

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    2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LA T CH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LA T CH attachment is prop- erly attached to the lower anchors. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. For additional information, refer to ? ...

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    4. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments. 5. Tighten the tether ...

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    䊊 1 T op tether strap 䊊 2 Anchor point Installing top tether strap The child restraint top tether strap must be used when installing the child restraint with the LA T CH lower anchor attachments. First, secure the child restraint with the LA T CH lower anchors (rear outboard positions only) . Rear bench seat OUTBOARD SEA TING POSITIONS 1. Posit ...

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    For additional information, refer to all W arnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Child restraint” sections of this manual before installing a child restraint. Do not use the lower anchors if the combined weight of the child and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg) . If the combined weight of the child and the child restrai ...

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    3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in- structions for belt routing. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anc ...

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    6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 7. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack. 8. After attaching the child re ...

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    10. If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light should illuminate. If this light is not illuminated, refer to “Front pas- senger air bag and status light” in this sec- tion. Move the child restraint to another seating position. Have the s ...

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    WARNING Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used to at- tach adult seat belts, or other items or equipment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage the child restraint anchorages. The child restraint will not be properly installed usin ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 56

    Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: ● Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standard 213. ● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to ...

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    1. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, move the seat to the rear- most position. 2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front-facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions. 3. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necessary , adju ...

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    7. If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light may or may not illuminate, depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat being used. For addi- tional information, refer to “Front passenger air bag and status light” in this s ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 59

    WARNING ● The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity fron- tal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. ● The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is lit ...

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    WARNING ● Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. ARS1133 ARS1041 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-43 ...

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    ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044 1-44 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system ...

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    WARNING ● Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat, if possible. ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the fron ...

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    WARNING ● The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor. The side air bag and curtain air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front s ...

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    SSS0159 SSS0162 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-47 ...

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    NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) 1. T op tether anchor 2. Rear seat belts 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll- over supplemental air bag 4. Head restraints/headrests 5. Front seat belts 6. Supplemental front-impact air bags 7. Front crash zone sensor 8. Pressure sensors in door (front passenger side shown; driver’s side simil ...

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    WARNING T o ensure proper operation of the passen- ger’s NISSAN Advanced Air bag System, please observe the following items. ● Do not allow a passenger in the rear seat to push or pull on the seatback pocket. ● Do not place heavy loads heavier than 2.2 lb (1 kg) on the seatback, head restraint/headrest or in the seatback pocket. ● Do not st ...

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    turned off under some conditions, depending on the weight detected on the front passenger seat and how the seat belt is used. If the front passen- ger air bag is OFF , the passenger air bag status light will be illuminated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will not be illuminated, but the air bag will be off) . For additional information, refer ...

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    Status light The front passenger seat is equipped with an occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) that turns the front passenger air bag on or off depending on the weight applied to the front passenger seat. The status of the front passen- ger air bag (ON or OFF) is indicated by the front passenger air bag status light which is located on th ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 69

    ger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being OFF . For additional information about proper use and installation, refer to “Child restraints” in this section. If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the front passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects placed on the seat could result in air bag infla ...

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    Steps 1. Adjust the seat as outlined in the “Seats” section of this manual. Sit upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion with your feet comfortably ex- tended to the floor. 2. Make sure there are no objects on your lap. 3. Fasten the seat belt as outlined in the “Seat belts” section of this manual. 4. Remain i ...

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    ● Forcing the front seat or seatback against an object on the seat or floor behind it. ● An object placed under the front passenger seat. ● An object placed between the seat cushion and center console or between the seat cushion and the door. If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of th ...

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    ● Immediately after inflation, several front air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may se- verely burn yourself. ● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or damage to the supplemental air ba ...

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    Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof- mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag systems The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air bags are located in the side roof rails. All of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual must be followed. T ...

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    WARNING ● Do not place any objects near the seat- back of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc .) between the front door finisher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a side air bag inflates. ● Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain air bag syste ...

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    ● It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for work on and around the pre- tensioner system. It is also recom- mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for installation of electrical equipment. Un- authorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the pretensioner system. ● If you need to dispose of the preten- sioner(s) ...

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    WARNING Do not use a rear-facing child restraint on a seat protected by an air bag in front of it. If the air bag deploys, it may cause serious injury or death. SUPPLEMENT AL AIR BAG W ARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying in the instrument panel, moni- tors the circuits for the air bag systems, preten- sioner(s) and all r ...

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    Repair and replacement procedure The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags and pretensioner(s) are designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light remains illuminated after inflation has occurred. These systems should be repaired and/or re- placed as soon as possibl ...

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    MEMO Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-61 ...

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    2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ...................................2 - 2 Meters and gauges ................................2 - 3 Speedometer and odometer .....................2 - 4 T achometer ....................................2 - 7 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2 - 7 Fuel gauge ....................................2 ...

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    Glove box .................................... 2-50 Console box .................................. 2-50 Slide front armrest (if so equipped) .............. 2-50 Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-51 Cup holders .................................. 2-51 Windows ........................................ 2-53 P ower windows ............... ...

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    1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-40) 2. Steering wheel switch for trip computer (if so equipped)/vehicle information display (if so equipped) (P . 2-8) Audio control (P . 4-27) Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (P . 4-27) 3. Driver’s supplemental air bag (P . 1-48) Horn (P . 2-44) 4. Meters and gauges (P . 2-3) ...

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    15. Ignition switch (if so equipped) (P . 5-8) Push-button ignition switch (if so equipped) (P . 5-10) 16. T elescopic steering (P . 3-27) 17. Hood release (P . 3-22) 18. Fuel filler door release (P . 3-24) 19. ECO mode switch (P . 5-22) V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P . 2-46) SPORT mode switch (P . 5-22) 20. Instrument brightness cont ...

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    1. T achometer W arning and indicator lights 2. V ehicle information display Odometer T win trip odometer Outside temperature display 3. Speedometer W arning and indicator lights 4. Fuel gauge 5. Engine coolant temperature gauge SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER This vehicle is equipped with a speedometer and odometer. The speedometer is located on the righ ...

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    Speedometer The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed. Odometer/T win trip odometer The odometer 䊊 2 and the twin trip odometer 䊊 1 are displayed when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The odometer records the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven. The twin trip odometer records the distance of individual trips. T o swi ...

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    Loose fuel cap warning message Push the reset button 䊊 A for more than 1 second to reset the L OOSE FUEL CAP warning mes- sage 䊊 B after the fuel cap has been tightened. For additional information, refer to “Fuel-filler cap” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section of this manual. Check tire pressure warning message The CHECK ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 86

    T ACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo- lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev engine into the red zone 䊊 1 . CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone, reduce engine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA TURE GAUGE NO TE: The ignition switch must be placed in ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 87

    FUEL GAUGE NO TE: The ignition switch must be placed in the ON position for the gauge to give a reading. The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills. The low fuel warning light comes on when the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low. Ref ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 88

    T rip symbol: A or B T rip A Measures the distance of one specific trip 䊊 1 . T rip B Measures the distance of a second specific trip. ECO Pedal Indicator Display Use the ECO Pedal Indicator 䊊 1 for improving fuel economy . When the ECO Pedal Indicator bar is in the green range, it displays the recommended accelerator pedal position to optimize ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 89

    Instant fuel economy The instant fuel economy mode shows the instant fuel economy . The display updates instantly when driving. Average fuel economy The average fuel economy mode shows the av- erage fuel economy since the last reset. Reset- ting is done by pressing the button on the steering wheel for more than approximately 1 second. The display i ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 90

    OUTSIDE TEMPERA TURE DISPLA Y (if so equipped) The outside temperature function provides a dis- play of the outside temperature when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The display of positive temperatures is unsigned (blank) , negative temperatures are prefixed with a minus sign. The outside temperature will always be visible on the ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 91

    COMP ASS DISPLA Y Push the or button for about 1 sec- ond when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position to toggle the compass direction display 䊊 1 on or off. The display will indicate the direction that the vehicle is heading. N: North E: East S: South W: W est If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 92

    Zone variation change procedure The difference between magnetic north and geo- graphical north is known as variance. In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens: 1. Press and hold the button for about 8 second ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 93

    2. Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in three complete circles at a maximum speed of 5 mph (8 km/h). 3. After completing the circles, the display should return to normal. CAUTION ● Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc ., which are attached to the vehicle by means of a magnet. They affect the op- eration of the compass. ● When clea ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 94

    or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Master warning light Front passenger air bag status light or Brake warning light or Power steering warning light High beam indicator light (blue) Charge warning light Seat belt warning light and chime Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Door open warning light (if so equipped) Supplemental air bag warni ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 95

    CHECKING LIGHTS With all doors closed, apply the parking brake, fasten the seat belts and place the ignition switch in the ON position without starting the engine. The following lights (if so equipped) will come on: , or , , or The following lights (if so equipped) will come on briefly and then go off: or , , , , , SPORT , If any light does not com ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 96

    ● If the brake fluid level is below the MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has been checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning indicator When the parking brake is released and the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 97

    Low tire pressure warning light Y our vehicle is equipped with a TPMS that moni- tors the tire pressure of all tires except the spare. The low tire pressure warning light warns of low tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not functioning properly . After the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, this light illuminates for about 1 seco ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 98

    ● If the light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Driving with under-inflated tires may permanently damage the tires and in- crease the likelihood of tire failure. Se- rious vehicle damage could occur and ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 99

    or P ower steering warning light WARNING ● If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the steering will not work. Steering will be harder to operate. ● When the power steering warning light illuminates with the engine running, there will be no power assist for the steering. Y ou will still have control of ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 100

    WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems and/or pretensioner systems will not op- erate in an accident. T o help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. INDICA T OR LIGHTS Continuously V ariable T ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 101

    The MIL may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank. After a few driving trips, the light should turn off if no other potential emissio ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 102

    Side light and headlight indicator light (green) The side light and headlight indicator light illumi- nates when the side light or headlight position is selected. For additional information, refer to “Headlight and turn signal switch” in this section. Slip indicator light This indicator will blink when the V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 103

    ● The Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle when locking the doors. ● The Intelligent Key is taken outside the ve- hicle when operating the vehicle. ● Any doors are not closed securely when locking the doors. When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both the vehicle and the Intelligent K ey. For additional information, refer to “NISSAN ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 104

    HOW T O USE THE VEHICLE INFORMA TION DISPLA Y The vehicle information display can be changed using the buttons and ENTER lo- cated on the steering wheel. 1. — select/enter the vehicle information display menu items or to change from one display screen to the next (i.e. trip, TPMS, Fuel economy) 2. — navigate through the items in the vehicle inf ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 105

    Driver Assistance (if so equipped) The driver assistance menu allows the user to change the settings for driving, parking, and brak- ing aids. Menu item Result Driving Aids (if so equipped) Displays available Driving Aids Blind Spot/RCT A Allows user to turn Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Rear Cross T raffic Alert (RCT A) system ON/OFF . For additional i ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 106

    Meter Settings The meter settings allow the user to change the settings for the vehicle information display Menu item Result Main Menu Selection Displays the available options Home Allows user to turn the Home screen ON/OFF in the vehicle information display Average Speed Allows user to turn the Average Speed screen ON/OFF in the vehicle informatio ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 107

    V ehicle Settings The vehicle settings allow the user to change the settings for lights, wipers, locking, keys, and other vehicle settings. Menu item Result Lighting Displays the available option for lighting Auto Room Lamp Allows user to turn the Auto Room Lamp ON/OFF Light Sensitivity Allows user to change when the lights illuminate based on the ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 108

    Maintenance The maintenance menu allows the user to set reminders for various vehicle maintenance items. WARNING The tire replacement indicator is not a substitute for regular tire checks, includ- ing tire pressure checks. For additional information, refer to “Changing wheels and tires” in the “Maintenance and do-it- yourself” section of th ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 109

    Menu item Result Maintenance Displays various Maintenance settings Oil and Filter This indicator appears when the customer set distance is reached for checking or replacing the engine oil and oil filter. Y ou can set or reset the distance for checking or replacing the items. For scheduled maintenance items and intervals, refer to the “NISSAN Serv ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 110

    Unit The Unit menu allows the user to change the units shown in the vehicle information display. Menu item Result Mileage Displays the available mileage display units miles, MPG Allows the user to display the mileage in miles, MPG km, km/l Allows the user to display the mileage in km, km/l km, l/100lm Allows the user to display the mileage in km, l ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 111

    Factory Reset The factory reset menu allows the user to restore the vehicle information display settings to factory status. Menu item Result Factory Reset Allows user to reset the vehicle information display settings to the original factory settings. Once selected, the user can confirm or deny the reset 2-32 Instruments and controls ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 112

    VEHICLE INFORMA TION DISPLA Y W ARNINGS AND INDICA T ORS 1. Door Open 2. T runk Open 3. Release Parking Brake 4. Low Fuel 5. Low Washer Fluid 6. I-Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped) 7. Low Oil Pressure: See Owner’s Manual 8. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped) 9. Loose Fuel Cap 10. Tire Pressure Low ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 113

    12. BSW/RCT A System Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped) 13. FEB System Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped) 14. Reminder: T urn OFF headlights 15. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse 16. Push brake and start button to drive 17. Illumination indicator 18. Low Outside T emperature 19. Cruise control indicator (if so equip ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 114

    position as long as the low tire pressure warning light remains illuminated. If this warning appears, stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pressures of all four tires to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Informa- tion label. For additional information, refer to “Low tire pressure warning light” in this section and ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 115

    Y our vehicle may have two types of security sys- tems: ● V ehicle security system (if so equipped) ● NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer System VEHICLE SECURITY S Y STEM (if so equipped) The vehicle security system provides visual and audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors when the system is armed. It is not, however, a motion detection type ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 116

    ● If the key is turned slowly when locking the driver’s door, the system may not arm. Furthermore, if the key is turned beyond the vertical position toward the unlock position to remove the key, the system may be disarmed when the key is removed. If the indicator light fails to glow for a period of time, unlock the door once and lock it again. ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 117

    For Canada: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s) . Opera- tion is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) this device may not cause inter- ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the de- vice. Security indicator light For vehic ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 118

    SWIT CH OPERA TION The windshield wiper and washer operates when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the following speed: 䊊 1 Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation can be adjusted by turning the knob 䊊 A . 䊊 2 Low (L O) — continuous low speed operation 䊊 3 High (HI) — con ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 119

    T o defrost the rear window glass and outside mirror (if so equipped) , start the engine and push the rear window defroster switch on. The rear window defroster indicator light on the switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn the defroster off. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes. CAUTION When clean ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 120

    Autolight system The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically. The autolight system can: ● T urn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights au- tomatically when it is dark. ● T urn off all the lights when it is light. ● K eep all the lights on a period of tim ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 121

    Headlight beam select 䊊 1 T o select the high beam function, ensure the low beams are engaged, and push the lever forward. The high beam lights come on and the blue indicator light illuminates. 䊊 2 Pull the lever back to return to the low beam. 䊊 3 Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the headlight high beams on and off. The low beams need ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 122

    INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL Press the “+” button 䊊 A to increase the bright- ness of instrument panel lights. Press the “-” button 䊊 B to decrease the bright- ness of instrument panel lights. TURN SIGNAL SWIT CH T urn signal 䊊 1 Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is com- pleted, the turn signal ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 123

    FOG LIGHT SWIT CH (if so equipped) T o turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch to the position, then turn the fog light switch to the position. If the headlight switch is in the AUT O position and the fog light switch is moved to the ON position, both the fog lights and the headlights (including all other outside lights) will turn on. T o ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 124

    The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters. 1. Start the engine. 2. Push the L O or HI position of the switch, as desired. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate. The heater is controlled by a thermostat, automatically turning the heater on and off. The indicator light will remain on as long as the switch is on. 3. When the seat is w ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 125

    The vehicle should be driven with the VDC sys- tem on for most driving conditions. If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC system reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system o ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 126

    The power outlet is for powering electrical acces- sories such as cellular telephones. It is rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum. The power outlet is powered only when the igni- tion switch is in the ACC or ON position. CAUTION ● The outlet and plug may be hot during or immediately after use. ● Only certain power outlets are designed for use w ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 127

    ST ORAGE POUCH A storage pouch is located on the front of the driver’s and passenger’s seats. WARNING ● Do not store angular, sharp, heavy ob- jects or objects that cannot fully fit in- side the pouch because they might in- crease the likelihood of an injury in a crash. T o ensure proper operation of the pas- senger’s advanced air bag syste ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 128

    WARNING T o ensure proper operation of the passen- ger’s NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, please observe the following items: ● Do not allow a passenger in the rear seat to push or pull on the seatback pocket or head restraint/headrest. ● Do not place heavy loads heavier than 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) on the seatback, head restraint/headrest or in the s ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 129

    GL OVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle. WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop. CONSOLE BOX T o open the console box, press in on the lever 䊊 1 and raise the lid 䊊 2 . T o close, push the lid down until the lock latches. SLIDE FRONT ARMREST (if so equipped) T o adjust ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 130

    SUNGLASSES HOLDER T o open the sunglasses holder, push and release. Only store one pair of sunglasses in the holder. WARNING Keep the sunglasses holder closed while driving to avoid obstructing the driver’s view and to help prevent an accident. CAUTION ● Do not use for anything other than sunglasses. ● Do not leave sunglasses in the sun- glas ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 131

    Soft bottle holder CAUTION ● Do not use bottle holder for any other objects that could be thrown about in the vehicle and possibly injure people during sudden braking or an accident. ● Do not use bottle holder for open liquid containers. Rear cup holders (if so equipped) LIC2656 Front bottle holder LIC2423 Rear bottle holder LIC2425 2-52 Instru ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 132

    POWER WINDOWS WARNING ● Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc . inside the vehicle while it is in motion and before closing the windows. Use the window lock switch to prevent unexpected use of the power windows. ● T o help avoid risk of injury or death through unintended operation of the vehicle and or its systems, including entra ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 133

    Front passenger’s power window switch The passenger’s window switch operates only the corresponding passenger’s window . T o open the window , push the switch and continue to hold it down until the desired window position is reached 䊊 1 . T o close the window, pull the switch and continue to hold it up until the desired win- dow position is ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 134

    Auto-reverse function The auto-reverse function can be activated when a window is closed by automatic operation. Depending on the environment or driving conditions, the auto-reverse function may be activated if an impact or load similar to something being caught in the window oc- curs. WARNING There are some small distances immedi- ately before the ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 135

    automatically open or close all the way. T o stop the roof, push the switch once more while it is opening or closing. Tilting the moonroof T o tilt up, first close the moonroof, then push the switch to the tilt up position 䊊 1 and release it; it need not be held. T o tilt down the moonroof, push the switch to the tilt down position 䊊 2 . Resett ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 136

    Sunshade Open and close the sunshade by sliding it for- ward or backward. If the moonroof does not close Have your moonroof checked and repaired. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. 䊊 1 The interior light can be turned ON regard- less of door position. The light will go off after a period of time unless the ignition swit ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 137

    CONSOLE LIGHT The console light will turn on whenever the park- ing lights or headlights are illuminated. DOME LIGHT The interior light has a three-position switch and operates regardless of ignition switch position. When the switch is in the ON position 䊊 1 , the interior lights illuminate, regardless of door posi- tion. The lights will go off a ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 138

    MAP LIGHTS T o turn the map lights on, push the switches. T o turn them off, push the switches again. CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery. The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light goes off. The light will go off after a ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 139

    WARNING ● Do not use the HomeLink® Universal T ransceiver with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and re- verse features as required by federal safety standards. (These standards be- came effective for opener models manufactured after April 1, 1982) . A ga- rage door opener which cannot detect an object in the path of a closing garage ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 140

    2. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold the desired HomeLink® button and hand-held transmitter button. DO NO T re- lease until the HomeLink® indicator light 䊊 1 flashes slowly and then rapidly . When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be released. (The rapid flashing indi- cates successful programming.) NO TE: Some ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 141

    If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties training a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “T raining” procedures, replace “Pro- gramming HomeLink®” Step 2 with the following: NO TE: When programming a garage door opener, etc ., unplug the device during the “cycling” process to prevent possible damage to the garag ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 142

    T o clear all programming: 1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink® buttons until the indicator light begins to flash in approximately 10 seconds. Do not hold for longer than 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. HomeLink® is now in the programming mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with “Programming HomeLink®” - Step 1. REPROG ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 143

    MEMO 2-64 Instruments and controls ...

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    3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments K e y s .............................................3 - 2 NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) .........3 - 2 NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer System keys .........3 - 4 Doors ............................................3 - 5 Locking with key ................................3 - 5 Locking with inside lock knob . ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 145

    1. Integrated door lock key fob 2. K ey number plate CAUTION Do not leave the ignition key inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle. A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet) , not in the vehicle. If you lose your keys, it is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 146

    Never leave the keys in the vehicle. As many as four Intelligent K eys can be regis- tered and used with one vehicle. The new keys must be registered prior to use with the Intelligent K ey and NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer System of your vehicle. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Since the regis- tration process requires e ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 147

    Mechanical key The Intelligent Key contains the mechanical key. T o remove the mechanical key, release the lock knob on the back of the Intelligent Key . T o install the mechanical key, firmly insert it into the Intelligent Key until the lock knob returns to the lock position. Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the driver’s door. CAUTION Al ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 148

    When the doors are locked using one of the following methods, the doors cannot be opened using the inside or outside door handles. The doors must be unlocked to open the doors. WARNING ● Before opening any door, always look for and avoid oncoming traffic . ● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- tivate ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 149

    L OCKING WITH POWER DOOR L OCK SWIT CH T o lock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side) to the lock position 䊊 1 . When locking the door this way , be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle. T o unlock all the doors without a key , push the door lock switch (driver’s or front pass ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 150

    WARNING ● Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufac- turer for the possible influences before use. ● The remote keyless entry key fob trans- mits radio waves when the buttons are pressed. The FAA advises radio waves may affect aircraft navigatio ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 151

    HOW T O USE REMO TE KEYLESS ENTR Y S Y STEM Locking the doors 1. Remove the ignition key. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Push the LOCK button on the key fob. ● All the doors will lock. ● The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn beeps once. NO TE: An auto-relock function will operate after a full or partial unlock, when no further user action ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 152

    Releasing the trunk lid Press the button on the key fob for longer than 0.5 seconds to open the trunk lid. The trunk release button on the key fob will not operate when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the panic alarm to call attention by press ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 153

    Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- vated using the key fob. T o deactivate: Press and hold the and buttons for at least 2 seconds. The hazard warning lights will flash three times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated. T o activate: Press and hold the and buttons for at least 2 seco ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 154

    CAUTION ● Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you when operating the vehicle. ● Never leave the Intelligent Key in the vehicle when you leave the vehicle. The Intelligent Key is always communicating with the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The Intel- ligent Key system transmits weak radio waves. Environmental conditions may interfere ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 155

    If an Intelligent K ey is lost or stolen, NISSAN recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli- gent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to operate the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing procedure, it is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer. OPERA TING RANGE The Intelligent Key functions ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 156

    DOOR L OCKS/UNL OCKS PRECAUTION ● Do not push the door handle request switch with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as illustrated. The close distance to the door handle will cause the Intelligent K ey system to have difficulty recognizing that the Intelli- gent Key is outside the vehicle. ● After locking with the door handle request switch ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 157

    Locking doors 1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position, place the ignition switch in the L OCK posi- tion and make sure you carry the Intelligent K ey with you. 2. Close all doors. 3. Push any door handle request switch 䊊 1 while carrying the Intelligent Key with you. 4. All doors and the trunk will lock. 5. The hazard warning lights flas ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 158

    NO TE: The doors may not lock when the Intelli- gent Key is in the same hand that is oper- ating the request switch to lock the door. Put the Intelligent Key in a purse, pocket or your other hand. CAUTION The lockout protection may not function under the following conditions: ● When the Intelligent Key is placed on top of the instrument panel. ? ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 159

    ● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion. ● Locking the doors with the remote control. ● Switching the room light switch to the OFF position. Opening the trunk lid 1. Push the trunk opener request switch 䊊 A for more than 1 second while carrying the Intel- ligent Key with you. 2. The trunk will unlatch. A chime will sound four tim ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 160

    Locking doors 1. Place the ignition switch in the L OCK posi- tion. 2. Close all doors. 3. Press the button on the Intelligent Ke y. 4. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once. 5. All doors and the trunk lid will be locked. CAUTION After locking the doors using the Intelli- gent Key, be sure that the doors have been securely l ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 161

    The interior light illuminates for a period of time when a door is unlocked and the room light switch is in the DOOR position. The light can be turned off without waiting by performing one of the following operations: ● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion. ● Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key . ● Switching the room light ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 162

    Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- vated using the Intelligent Key . T o deactivate: Press and hold the and buttons for at least 2 seconds. The hazard warning lights will flash three times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated. T o activate: Press and hold the and buttons for at lea ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 163

    CAUTION When the buzzer sounds and the warning light illuminates, be sure to check both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key. W ARNING SIGNALS T o help prevent the vehicle from moving unex- pectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelligent K ey or to help prevent the vehicle from being stolen, a chime or buzzer sounds from inside and outside the ve ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 164

    TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE Symptom Possible Cause Remedy When pushing the ignition switch to stop the engine The P (Park) warning light in the instrument panel illuminates and the inside chime sounds continuously. The shift lever is not in the P (Park) position. Make sure that the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. When placing the shift lever in ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 165

    1. Pull the hood lock release handle 䊊 1 located below the instrument panel until the hood springs up slightly . 2. Locate the lever 䊊 2 in between the hood and grille and push the lever sideways with your fingertips. 3. Raise the hood 䊊 3 . 4. Remove the support rod 䊊 4 and insert it into the slot marked by an arrow 䊊 5 . NO TE: Do not p ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 166

    TRUNK LID RELEASE SWIT CH WARNING ● Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. For addi- tional information, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. ● Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent th ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 167

    T o open the trunk from the inside, pull the illumi- nated release handle until the lock releases and push up on the trunk lid. The release handle is made of a material that glows in the dark after a brief exposure to ambient light. The handle is located inside the trunk compart- ment on the interior of the trunk lid. OPENER OPERA TION The fuel-fil ...

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    ● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically. Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel spray and possibly a fire. ● Use only an original equipment type fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a built-in safety valve needed for proper operation of the fuel system and emis- si ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 169

    T o remove the fuel-filler cap: 1. T urn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to remove. 2. Loop the tether strap around the hook 䊊 1 while refueling. T o install the fuel-filler cap: 1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel- filler tube. 2. T urn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a single click is heard. Loose Fuel Cap warning The ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 170

    TIL T OPERA TION Pull the lock lever down 䊊 1 and adjust the steer- ing wheel up or down 䊊 2 to the desired position. Push the lock lever up 䊊 1 firmly to lock the steering wheel in place. TELESCOPIC OPERA TION Pull the lock lever down 䊊 1 and adjust the steer- ing wheel forward or backward 䊊 3 to the desired position. Push the lock lever ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 171

    V ANITY MIRRORS T o access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the mirror cover is open. CARD HOLDER (driver’s side only) T o access the card holder, pull the sun visor down and slide card in the card holder. Do not view information while operating the veh ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 172

    AUT OMA TIC ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The inside mirror is designed so that it automati- cally dims according to the intensity of the head- lights of the vehicle following you. The automatic anti-glare feature is activated when the ignition switch is in the ON position. NO TE: Do not hang any objects over the sensors 䊊 1 or appl ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 173

    OUTSIDE MIRRORS The outside mirror remote control will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Move the small switch 䊊 1 to select the right or left mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position using the large switch 䊊 2 . WARNING ● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than th ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 174

    4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Control panel buttons — color screen with Navigation System (if so equipped) ..................4 - 4 How to use the touch-screen . . ..................4 - 5 How to use the BACK button ....................4 - 7 How to use the [ ] button ..................4 - 7 button .................. ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 175

    USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port (models without Navigation System) (if so equipped) ............................... 4-50 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port (models with Navigation System) (if so equipped) ............................... 4-52 iP od®* player operation without Navigation System (if so equipped) .................... ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 176

    Making a call .................................. 4-92 Receiving a call ............................... 4-93 During a call .................................. 4-93 Ending a call .................................. 4-93 T ext messaging ................................ 4-94 Bluetooth® settings ........................... 4-96 Manual control ........... ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 177

    WARNING ● Positioning of the heating or air condi- tioning controls and display controls should not be done while driving in or- der that full attention may be given to the driving operation. ● Do not disassemble or modify this sys- tem. If you do, it may result in accidents, fire, or electrical shock. ● Do not use this system if you notice a ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 178

    * For additional information regarding the Naviga- tion system control buttons, refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. ** For additional information regarding the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System control button, refer to “Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System with navigation system” or “Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 179

    T ouch-screen operation Menu Item Result Selecting the item T ouch an item to select . To select the “Audio” key, touch the “ Audio” key on the screen. T ouch the “BACK” key to return to the previous screen. Adjusting the item T ouch the “+” key or the “ ⫺ ” key to adjust the settings of an item. T ouch the up arrow to scroll ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 180

    T ouch-screen maintenance If you clean the display screen, use a dry, soft cloth. If additional cleaning is necessary , use a small amount of neutral detergent with a soft cloth. Never spray the screen with water or de- tergent. Dampen the cloth first and then wipe the screen. HOW T O USE THE BACK BUTT ON Press the BACK button to return to the prev ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 181

    Menu item Result Audio For additional information, refer to “Audio system” in this section. Navigation For additional information, refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. Phone & Bluetooth For additional information, refer to “Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System” in this section. System T ouch this key to select and/or ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 182

    Menu item Result T emperature Unit T ouch this key to change the temperature unit being displayed (Fahrenheit or Celsius) . T ouchscreen click T oggles the touchscreen click feature on or off. When activated a click sound will be heard every time a key on the screen is touched. System Beeps T oggle the system beep tones feature on or off. When acti ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 183

    1. CAMERA button (if so equipped) WARNING ● Failure to follow the warnings and in- structions for proper use of the Rear- View Monitor system could result in se- rious injury or death. ● RearView Monitor is a convenience fea- ture and is not a substitute for proper backing. Always turn and look out the windows and check mirrors to be sure that ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 184

    ● The system is designed as an aid to the driver in showing large stationary ob- jects directly behind the vehicle, to help avoid damaging the vehicle. ● The distance guide line and the vehicle width line should be used as a reference only when the vehicle is on a level paved surface. The distance viewed on the monitor is for reference only and ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 185

    V ehicle width guide lines 䊊 5 Indicate the vehicle width when backing up. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTED AND ACTUAL DIST ANCES The displayed guidelines and their locations on the ground are for approximate reference only. Objects on uphill or downhill surfaces or project- ing objects will be actually located at distances different from those displ ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 186

    Backing up behind a projecting object The position 䊊 C is shown farther than the position 䊊 B in the display. However, the position 䊊 C is actually at the same distance as the position 䊊 A . The vehicle may hit the object when backing up to the position 䊊 A if the object projects over the actual backing up course. ADJUSTING THE SCREEN The ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 187

    4. T urn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to adjust the setting up or down. 5. Press the ENTER/SETTING button again to display the Contrast settings. 6. T urn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to adjust the setting up or down. 7. Press the ENTER/SETTING button to com- plete the adjustment. Models with navigation: 1. Firmly apply the brake and place the shift lever in R (Re ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 188

    ● When washing the vehicle with high pressure water, be sure not to spray it around the camera. Otherwise, water may enter the camera unit causing wa- ter condensation on the lens, a mal- function, fire or an electric shock. ● Do not strike the camera. It is a preci- sion instrument. Otherwise, it may mal- function or cause damage resulting in ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 189

    Adjust air flow direction by moving the vent slides. Open or close the vents by using the dial. WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could acc ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 190

    1. Fan control / system OFF dial / air con- ditioning (A/C) button (if so equipped) 2. Air flow control buttons 3. T emperature control dial / MAX A/C button (if so equipped) 4. Air recirculation button 5. Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch 6. Front windshield defroster button CONTROLS Fan control dial The fan control ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 191

    Air recirculation button ON position (Indicator light on) : Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the button to the ON position when: ● driving on a dusty road. ● to prevent traffic fumes from entering pas- senger compartment. ● for maximum cooling when using the air con- ditioner. The air recirculation function does not oper ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 192

    ● When the position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on if the out- side temperature is more than 36°F (2°C) . This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automati- cally turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance. The recir ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 193

    5. T urn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position. Dehumidified defogging This mode is used to defog the windows and dehumidify the air. 1. Press the air flow control button. 2. T urn the fan control dial to the desired position. ● When the or are selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on if the outside temperature is mor ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 194

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    LHA3791 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-23 ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 197

    1. T emperature control buttons (driver’s side) 2. (front defroster) button 3. rear window and outside mirror defroster switch 4. Display screen 5. MODE (manual air flow control) button 6. Fresh air intake button 7. Air recirculation button 8. T emperature control buttons (passen- ger’s side) 9. DUAL button 10. A/C (air conditioner) button 11. ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 198

    NO TE: ● Odors from inside and outside the vehicle can build up in the air conditioner unit. Odor can enter the passenger compartment through the vents. ● When parking, set the heater and air condi- tioner controls to turn off air recirculation to allow fresh air into the passenger compart- ment. This should help reduce odors inside the vehicle ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 199

    MANUAL OPERA TION Fan speed control Press the fan control buttons to manually control the fan speed. Press the AUT O button to return to automatic control of the fan speed. Air recirculation Press the air recirculation button to recir- culate interior air inside the vehicle. The air recirculation cannot be activated when the air conditioner is in t ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 200

    The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve- hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s ozone layer. Special charging equipment and lubricant is re- quired when servicing your NISSAN air condi- tioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe damage to ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 201

    Static and flutter: During signal interference from buildings, large hills or due to antenna position (usually in conjunction with increased distance from the station transmitter) , static or flutter can be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the treble control to reduce treble response. Multipath reception: Because of the reflective characteri ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 202

    Compact disc (CD) player CAUTION ● Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD player. ● T rying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and/or CD player. ● Only one CD can be loaded into the CD player at a time. ● Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm) round discs that have the “ ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 203

    Compact disc with MP3 or WMA T erms ● MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving Pictures Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the most well-known compressed digital audio file format. This format allows for near “CD quality” sound, but at a fraction of the size of normal audio files. MP3 conversion of an audio track from CD-ROM can reduce the file size ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 204

    ● If there is a file in the top level of the disc, “Root Folder” is displayed. ● The playback order is the order in which the files were written by the writing software. Therefore, the files might not play in the desired order. Specification chart Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW Supported file systems ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Apple I ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 205

    T roubleshooting guide Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the disc was inserted correctly. Check if the disc is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player. If there is a temperature increase error, the CD player will ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 206

    USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port WARNING Do not connect, disconnect, or operate the USB device while driving. Doing so can be a distraction. If distracted you could lose control of your vehicle and cause an acci- dent or serious injury. CAUTION ● Do not force the USB device into the USB port. Inserting the USB device tilted or up-side-d ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 207

    Bluetooth® streaming audio (if so equipped) ● Some Bluetooth® audio devices may not be recognized by the in-vehicle audio system. ● It is necessary to set up the wireless con- nection between a compatible Bluetooth® audio device and the in-vehicle Bluetooth® module before using the Bluetooth® audio. ● Operating procedure of the Bluetooth ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 208

    FM/AM RADIO WITH COMP ACT DISC (CD) PLA YER (if so equipped) 1. CD eject button 2. RPT (repeat) button 3. RDM (random) button 4. Display screen 5. SCAN button 6. USB button 7. AUX button 8. A-Z button 9. TUNE/MENU knob/ENTER button 10. (back) button 11. SETUP button 12. DISP (display) button 13. Station select (1–6) buttons 14. Forward and Backwa ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 209

    Audio main operation (power) button/ VOL (volume) control knob Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, then press the (power) button. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, place the ignition in the ACC position. The mode (radio or CD) that was playing immediately before the system was turned off resumes playing. When ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 210

    Menu item Result Audio Selecting this item allows user to adjust various audio settings. Bass Adjusts the bass to the desired level. T reble Adjusts the treble to the desired level. Balance Adjusts the balance to the desired level. Balance adjusts the sound level between the left and right speakers. Fade Adjusts the fade to the desired level. Fade ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 211

    TUNE/MENU knob/Enter button T urn the TUNE/MENU knob to the left or right to scroll and then press ENTER to select desired item. A–Z button When listening to music via USB or iPod®, pressing the A-Z button will launch a quick search function in music browser that will allow user to search for music alphabetically using the TUNE/MENU knob. RDM (r ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 212

    CD button When the CD button is pressed with the system off and the compact disc loaded, the system will turn on and the compact disc will start to play. When the CD button is pressed with a compact disc loaded and the radio playing, the radio will automatically be turned off and the compact disc will start to play . DISP button When the DISP butto ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 213

    FM/AM/SA T RADIO WITH COMP ACT DISC (CD) PLA YER (T ype A) (if so equipped) For additional information, refer to, “ Audio opera- tion precautions” in this section. 1. CD eject button 2. RPT (repeat) button 3. RDM (random) button 4. Display screen 5. SCAN button 6. SEEK and CA T button 7. Apps button 8. BACK button 9. ENTER/SETTING button / TUNE ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 214

    T urn the VOL (volume) control knob to adjust the volume. This vehicle may be equipped with Speed Sen- sitive V olume. When this feature is active, the audio volume changes as the driving speed changes. ENTER/SETTING button Press the ENTER/SETTING button to show the Settings screen on the display. T urn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to navigate the options ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 215

    APPS button Press the APPS button to launch the Smart- phone Integration Mode. For additional informa- tion, refer to “NissanConnect SM Mobile Apps” in this section regarding this feature. For additional information, refer to “Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone system without Navigation” in this section regarding connecting your phone. (back) but ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 216

    MEDIA button With a CD loaded, press the MEDIA button until the CD mode is displayed on the screen. DISP (display) button When the DISP button is pressed, the display screen powers off. T o power the screen back on, press the DISP button again. CD/MP3 display mode While listening to an MP3/WMA CD, certain text may be displayed on the screen if the ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 217

    The current play pattern of the CD is displayed on the screen unless no pattern is applied. CD EJECT button When the CD EJECT button is pressed with a compact disc loaded, the compact disc will eject and the last source will be played. When the CD EJECT button is pressed twice with a compact disc loaded, the compact disc will be ejected further for ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 218

    3. AUX button 4. CD insert slot 5. Backward seek button and Forward seek button 6. BACK button 7. AUDIO button/ TUNE knob 8. Display screen 9. ON-OFF button / VOL (volume) control knob 10. CD button 11. SXM button* *No satellite radio reception is available when the SXM button is pressed to access satellite radio stations unless optional satellite ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 219

    BACK button Pressing the BACK button will return the user to the previous menu. SXM settings T o view the SXM settings: 1. Press the [ ] button. 2. T ouch the “Settings” key. 3. T ouch the “SXM” key. The signal strength, activation status and other information are displayed on the screen. FM/AM/SA T radio operation FM·AM button Press the F ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 220

    1 to 6 Station memory operations T welve stations can be set for the FM band (6 for FM1, 6 for FM2) and 6 stations can be set for the AM band. Eighteen stations can be set for the SXM band (6 for SXM1, 6 for SXM2, 6 for SXM3) . 1. Choose the radio band AM, FM1 or FM2 using the FM·AM button or choose the radio band SXM1, SXM2, SXM3 using the SXM bu ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 221

    T o program a Smart Favorite preset: 1. Press the SXM button. 2. T ouch the “Setup” key. 3. T ouch the “T une Start” key to activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF) Smart Favorites. 4. T ouch the “ Add Preset” key to select an available preset. For additional information regarding preset memory options, refer to “1 to 6 station memory operat ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 222

    REWIND/ FAST FORWARD T o rewind/ fast forward a track, hold the or seek/track button. Compact disc (CD) player operation If the radio is already operating, it automatically turns off and the compact disc begins to play. CD button When the CD button is pressed with the system off and the compact disc loaded, the system will turn on and the compact d ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 223

    SEEK (Reverse or Fast Forward) buttons Press and hold the seek buttons or for 1.5 seconds while the compact disc is playing to reverse or fast forward the track being played. The compact disc plays at an increased speed while reversing or fast forwarding. When the but- ton is released, the compact disc returns to nor- mal play speed. SEEK buttons P ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 224

    CAUTION ● Do not force the USB device into the USB port. Inserting the USB device tilted or up-side-down into the port may damage the port. Make sure that the USB device is connected correctly into the USB port. ● Do not grab the USB port cover (if so equipped) when pulling the USB device out of the port. This could damage the port and the cove ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 225

    All Random: all tracks on the USB device will be played randomly . 1 Folder Random: all tracks in the current folder will be played randomly . OFF: No random play pattern is applied. The indicator on the display will turn off. The current play pattern of the USB device is displayed on the screen unless no pattern is applied. RPT (repeat) button Whe ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 226

    CAUTION ● Do not force the USB device into the USB port. Inserting the USB device tilted or up-side-down into the port may damage the port. Make sure that the USB device is connected correctly into the USB port. ● Do not grab the USB port cover (if so equipped) when pulling the USB device out of the port. This could damage the port and the cove ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 227

    Press the button while an audio file on the USB device is playing to advance one track. Press the button several times to skip for- ward several tracks. If the last track in a folder on the USB device is skipped, the first track of the next folder is played. Random and repeat play mode: While files on a USB device are playing, the play pattern can ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 228

    While connected to the vehicle, the iPod® may only be able to be operated by the vehicle audio controls. T o disconnect the iP od® from the vehicle, re- move the USB end of the cable from the USB connection port on the vehicle, then remove the cable from the iPod®. * iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 229

    ● Songs ● P odcasts ● Genres ● Composers ● Audiobooks ● Shuffle songs For additional information about each item, refer to the iPod® Owner’s Manual. SEEK/CA T buttons Press the SEEK/CA T buttons or to skip backward or forward one track. Press and hold the SEEK/CA T buttons or for 1.5 seconds while a track is playing to reverse or fas ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 230

    CAUTION ● Do not force the USB device into the USB port. Inserting the USB device tilted or up-side-down into the port may damage the port. Make sure that the USB device is connected correctly into the USB port. ● Do not grab the USB port cover (if so equipped) when pulling the USB device out of the port. This could damage the port and the cove ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 231

    Audio main operation Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position. Press the AUX button repeatedly to switch to the iPod® mode. If the system has been turned off while the iPod® was playing, pressing the ON·OFF button will start the iPod®. AUX button When the AUX button is pressed with the system off and the iPod® connected, the system ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 232

    ● Artists ● Albums ● Genres ● Songs ● Composers ● Audiobooks ● P odcasts Shuffle and repeat play mode While the iPod® is playing, the play pattern can be altered so that songs are repeated or played randomly . Shuffle T ouch the “Shuffle” key to apply a random play pattern to the iPod®. When the Shuffle mode is active, the text ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 233

    BLUET OO TH® STREAMING AUDIO WITHOUT NAVIGA TION S Y STEM (if so equipped) If you have a compatible Bluetooth® audio de- vice that is capable of playing audio files, the device can be connected to the vehicle’s audio system so that the audio files on the device play through the vehicle’s speakers. Connecting Bluetooth® audio T o connect your ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 234

    5. The system acknowledges the command and asks you to initiate connecting from the phone handset. The connecting procedure of the cellular phone varies according to each cellular phone model. For additional information, refer to the cellular phone Own- er’s Manual. Y ou can also visit www .nissanusa.com/bluetooth or www .nissan.ca/bluetooth for ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 235

    ● A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges. Remove the rough edges by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated. STEERING WHEEL SWIT CH FOR AUDIO CONTROL 1. T uning switch/ENTER button 2. SOURCE switch 3. V olume control switch The audio system can be operated using the controls on the steering ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 236

    SOURCE switch Press the SOURCE switch to change the mode in the following sequence: AM → FM1 → FM2 → XM1 (satellite radio, if so equipped) → XM2 (satellite radio, if so equipped) → XM3 (satellite radio, if so equipped) → CD* → USB/iP od®* → Bluetooth® Audio* (if so equipped) → AUX* → AM. * These modes are only available when c ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 237

    This vehicle is equipped with Smartphone Inte- gration technology. This allows many compatible Smartphone applications to be displayed and easily controlled through the vehicle’s touch- screen. NO TE: A compatible smartphone and registration is required to use mobile applications or to access connected features of certain ve- hicle applications. ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 238

    NissanConnect SM Services is a suite of telemat- ics tools that provide emergency preparedness, remote access, customizable alerts and conve- nience services. This feature is an option on Navigation equipped vehicles. For additional in- formation, refer to the separate Navigation Sys- tem Owner’s Manual. Apple Siri® Eyes Free personal assistant ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 239

    SIRI® ACTIV A TION Siri® Eyes Free function can be activated by pushing T ALK switch on the steering wheel. Models with navigation system 1. Connect an Siri Eyes Free enabled iPhone® to the vehicle. For additional information, refer to “Connecting procedure” in this sec- tion. 2. After the Bluetooth® connection is estab- lished, push and ho ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 240

    CHANGING SIRI® EYES FREE SETTINGS (models without navigation system) Settings for Siri Eyes Free can be found in the Bluetooth settings menu. For additional informa- tion, refer to “Bluetooth® settings” in this section. 1. Press the ENTER/SETTING button. 2. Use the TUNE/FOLDER or TUNE/SCROLL knob to select “Bluetooth” and then press the E ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 241

    TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot access Siri Eyes Free from switch on the steering wheel Check if a bluetooth® connection is established between the iPhone® and the system. Check if Siri is enabled on the device. On your phone, go to Siri setting. Check that Siri can be accessed from the device lock screen. This can ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 242

    When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in your vehicle, be sure to observe the following precautions; otherwise, the new equipment may adversely affect the engine control system and other electronic parts. WARNING ● A cellular phone should not be used for any purpose while driving so full atten- tion may be given to vehicle operation. Some ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 243

    Y our NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a com- patible Bluetooth® enabled cellular phone, you can set up the wireless connection between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module. With Bluetooth® wireless technology , you can make or receive a hands-free telephone call with your cellular phone ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 244

    ● Y ou will not be able to use a hands-free phone under the following conditions: – Y our vehicle is outside of the cellular ser- vice area. – Y our vehicle is in an area where it is difficult to receive a cellular signal; such as in a tunnel, in an underground parking garage, near a tall building or in a moun- tainous area. – Y our cellula ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 245

    Initialization When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, NISSAN V oice Recognition is initialized, which takes a few seconds. If the (T ype A) or the (T ype B) button is pressed before the initialization completes, the system will an- nounce “Hands-free phone system not ready” and will not react to voice commands. Operating tips T ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 246

    ● W ords can be used for the first 4 digits places only . Example: 1-800-662-6200 – “One eight hundred six six two six two oh oh” , – NO T “One eight hundred six six two sixty two hundred,” and – NO T “One eight oh oh six six two sixty two hundred” ● Numbers can be spoken in small groups. The system will prompt you to continue ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 247

    CONTROL BUTT ONS The control buttons for the Bluetooth® Hands- Free Phone System are located on the steering wheel. or PHONE/SEND Press the (T ype A) or the (T ype B) button to initi- ate a V oice Recognition session or answer an incoming call. Y ou can also use the (T ype A) or the (type B) button to interrupt the system feedback and give a comma ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 248

    Choosing a language Y ou can interact with the Bluetooth® Hands- Free Phone System using English, Spanish or French. T o change the language, perform the following. 1. Press and hold the (T ype A) or the (T ype B) button for more than 5 seconds. 2. The system announces: “Press the PHONE/SEND (T ype A) or (T ype B) button for the hands-free phone ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 249

    Making a call by entering a phone number Main Menu “Call” 䊊 A “Phone Number” 䊊 B Speak the digits 䊊 C “Dial” 䊊 D 1. Press the (T ype A) or the (T ype B) button on the steering wheel. A tone will sound. 2. Say: “Call” 䊊 A . The system acknowledges the command and announces the next set of available commands. 3. Say “Phone ...

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    If you want to go back to the previous command, you can say “Go back” or “Correction” any time the system is waiting for a response. “Call” Main Menu “Call” (Speak name) 䊊 A “Phone Number” (Speak Digits) 䊊 B “Special Number” 䊊 C “Redial” 䊊 D “Call Back” 䊊 E (Speak name) 䊊 A If you have stored entries in t ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 251

    ● “T ransfer call” — Use the T ransfer Call com- mand to transfer the call from the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System to the cellular phone when privacy is desired. The system announces, “T ransfer call. Call transferred to privacy mode.” The system then ends the V oice Recognition session. T o reconnect the call from the cellular pho ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 252

    The transfer procedure varies according to each cellular phone. For additional information, refer to the cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The system repeats the number and prompts you for the next command. When you have finished entering numbers or transferring an entry , choose “Store.” The system confirms the name, location and number. “Del ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 253

    “Recent Calls” Main Menu “Recent Calls” “Outgoing” 䊊 A “Incoming” 䊊 B “Missed” 䊊 C “Call Back” 䊊 D “Redial” 䊊 E Use the Recent Calls command to access out- going, incoming, missed calls and to call back the last incoming call or to redial the last outgoing call. “Outgoing” 䊊 A Use the Outgoing command to ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 254

    “Phonebook Download OFF” 䊊 F Use the Phonebook Download OFF command to turn off the automatic downloading of the hand- set phonebook to the available (if supported by the cellular phone) . When the command is rec- ognized, “Sync Contacts OFF” will appear on the audio display . T o turn the feature back on, say “Phonebook Download” . W ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 255

    ● The vehicle begins moving during V A mode. ● The ignition switch is placed in the OFF or L OCK position. T raining phrases During the V A mode, the system instructs the trainer to say the following phrases. The system will prompt you for each phrase. ● phonebook transfer entry ● dial three oh four two nine ● delete call back number ● ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 256

    Operating tips ● T o enter manual control mode, start the voice recognition system and tilt the tuning ( ) switch up or down. The system will speak ⬙ Showing Manual Options ⬙ when manual controls are initially activated. ● T o browse the menu options, tilt the tuning ( ) switch up or down. The system will always speak the current menu optio ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 257

    TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty . If problems are en- countered, try the following solutions. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number 1, until the problem is resolved. Symptom Solution System fails to interpret the command correctly ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 258

    WARNING ● Use a phone after stopping your vehicle in a safe location. If you have to use a phone while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. ● If you are unable to devote full attention to vehicle operation while talking on the phone, pull off the road to a safe location and stop you ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 259

    phone module when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position with the previously connected cellular phone turned on and carried in the ve- hicle. NO TE: Some devices require the user to accept connections to other Bluetooth® devices. If your phone does not connect automatic ally to the system, consult the phone’s Owner’s Manual for detai ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 260

    IC Regulatory information – Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. – This Class B digital apparatus meets all re- quirements of the Canadian Interference- Causi ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 261

    V oice Prompt Interrupt In most cases you can interrupt the voice feed- back to speak the next command by pressing the (T ype A) or the (T ype B) button on the steering wheel. After interrupting the sys- tem, wait for a beep before speaking your com- mand. One Shot Call T o use the system faster, you may speak the second level commands with the mai ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 262

    If the operation of “Siri” is set to “Short Press” on the Bluetooth® setting menu, pushing and hold- ing the button initiates a V oice Recognition session for the Hands-Free Phone operation. For additional information, refer to “Bluetooth® settings” in this section. Y ou can also use the (T ype A) (T ype B) button to inter- rupt the s ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 263

    T o connect a phone to the Bluetooth® Hands- Free Phone System: 1. Press the SETTING button. 2. Use the TUNE/SCROLL knob to select “Bluetooth” and then press the ENTER but- ton. Menu Item Result Bluetooth ON/OFF Allows user to switch Bluetooth® on and off. Bluetooth® must be turned on in order to connect device. On T urns Bluetooth® functio ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 264

    VOICE COMMANDS V oice commands can be used to operate the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System. Press the (T ype A) or the (T ype B) button and say “Phone” to bring up the phone command menu. The available options are: ● Call ● Phonebook ● Recent Calls ● Messaging (if available) ● Show Applications (if available) ● Select Phone “Ca ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 265

    ● Outgoing Calls Speak this command to list the last five outgoing calls from the vehicle. If the call was to an entry in the phonebook, the name will be displayed. Otherwise, the phone number of the outgoing call will be dis- played. Say “Dial” to call the number or “Send T ext” to send a text message to that number. Say “Next Entry” ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 266

    ● “Phone Number” — Speak this command to place a call by inputting numbers. For 7– to 10–digit phone number, speak the numbers. Say “Correction” at any time in the process to correct a misspoken or misinterpreted number. For phone numbers with more dig- its or special characters, say “Special Num- ber” , then speak the digits. U ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 267

    TEXT MESSAGING WARNING ● Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of “T ext-to-Speech” . Check lo- cal regulations before using this feature. ● Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of some of the applications and features, such as social networking and texting. Check local regulations for any requirements. ● Use the text ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 268

    ● “Call me” ● “On my way” ● “Running late” ● “Okay” ● “Y es” ● “No” ● “Where are you?” ● “When?” ● “Custom Messages” T o send one of the custom messages, say “Custom Messages”. If more than one cus- tom message is stored, the system will prompt for the number of the desired cus- tom message. ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 269

    BLUET OO TH® SETTINGS T o access and adjust the settings for the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System: 1. Press the ENTER/SETTING button. 2. Use the TUNE/SCROLL knob to select “Bluetooth” and then press the ENTER/SETTING button: ● Bluetooth Select “On” or “Off” to turn the vehicle’s Bluetooth® system on or off. ● Add Phone or Dev ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 270

    ● Edit Custom Messages Select to set a custom message that will be available with the standard options when sending a text message. T o set a custom message, send a text message to your own phone number while the phone is connected to the system. Three custom messages can be set. Custom messages can only be set while the vehicle is stationary. ? ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 271

    Y our NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a com- patible Bluetooth® enabled cellular phone, you can set up the wireless connection between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module. With Bluetooth® wireless technology , you can make or receive a hands-free telephone call with your cellular phone ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 272

    – Y our vehicle is outside of the cellular ser- vice area. – Y our vehicle is in an area where it is difficult to receive cellular signal; such as in a tunnel, in an underground parking garage, near a tall building or in a moun- tainous area. – Y our cellular phone is locked to prevent it from being dialed. ● When the radio wave condition i ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 273

    VOICE COMMANDS Y ou can use voice commands to operate various Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System features using the NISSAN V oice Recognition system. For additional information, refer to “NISSAN V oice Recognition System” in this section. V oice Prompt Interrupt While using the voice recognition system, the system voice can be interrupted to a ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 274

    MAKING A CALL T o make a call, follow the procedure below: 1. Press the button on the control panel. The “Phone” screen will appear on the dis- play . 2. Select one of the following options to make a call: ● “Phonebook”: Select the name from an entry stored in the vehicle phonebook. ● “Call Lists”: Select the name from the in- comin ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 275

    NO TE: This feature is automatically disabled if the connected device does not support the Message Access Profile (MAP) . For addi- tional information, refer to the phone’s Owner’s Manual for details and instruc- tions. NO TE: Many phones may require special permis- sion to enable text messaging. Check the phone’s screen during Bluetooth® pa ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 276

    Reading a received text message: 1. Press the (T ype A) or the (T ype B) button on the steering wheel. 2. Say “Phone” after the tone. 3. Say “Read T ext” after the tone. The text message, sender and delivery time are shown on the screen. Use the tuning switch to scroll through all text messages if more than one are available. Press the butt ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 277

    BLUET OO TH® SETTINGS T o access the phone settings: 1. Press the [ ] button. 2. T ouch the “Settings” key. 3. T ouch the “Phone & Bluetooth” key. Menu Item Result Phone Settings For additional information, refer to “Phone settings” in this section. Connect New Device T ouch to connect a new Bluetooth® device to the Bluetooth® Ha ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 278

    PHONE SETTINGS T o access the phone settings: 1. Press the [ ] button. 2. T ouch the “Settings” key. 3. T ouch the “Phone & Bluetooth” key. 4. T ouch the “Phone Settings” key and adjust the following settings as desired: ● Start Siri by: T ouch “Short Press” or “Long Press” to set how Siri® is operated on the steering whe ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 279

    The NISSAN Voice Recognition system allows hands-free operation of the systems equipped on this vehicle, such as the phone and navigation systems. T o operate NISSAN Voice Recognition, press the (T ype A) or the (T ype B) button located on the steering wheel. When prompted, speak the command for the system you wish to activate. The command given is ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 280

    ● Press the BACK button on the control panel to move back through the menus displayed on the screen. ● If you want to adjust the volume of the voice feedback, use the volume control switches on the steering wheel or the volume control knob on the control panel. ● The voice command screen can also be accessed using the control panel display: 1 ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 281

    How to say numbers NISSAN V oice Recognition requires a certain way to speak numbers in voice commands. Refer to the following examples. General rule: Either “zero” or “oh” can be used for “0” . Phone numbers Speak phone numbers according to the following example. For 1-800-662-6200, say dial number and then speak the phone number in an ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 282

    Speak the number of the entry displayed on the screen to dial that number or say “Next Page” to view entries on the next page (if available) . ● Redial Redials the last called number. ● Read T ext Reads an incoming text message. For addi- tional information, refer to “Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System with Navigation System” in this s ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 283

    INFORMA TION VOICE COMMANDS The following voice commands are available for the information functions of the Navigation Sys- tem: ● T raffic ● Fuel Prices ● Stocks ● Movie Listings ● Current W eather ● W eather Map ● 5 — day Forecast ● 6 — hour Forecast For additional information, refer to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual. ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 284

    TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty . If problems are en- countered, follow the solutions given in this guide for the appropriate error. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number one, until the problem is resolved. Symptom/error message S ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 285

    5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving ................5 - 2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5 - 2 Three-way catalyst ..............................5 - 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5 - 3 Avoiding collision and rollover . . ..................5 - 6 Off-road recovery ......................... ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 286

    Cruise control (if so equipped) . .................... 5-41 Precautions on cruise control ................... 5-41 Cruise control operations ....................... 5-42 Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped) ...... 5-43 ICC system operation .......................... 5-44 The ICC switch ............................... 5-46 ICC system li ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 287

    WARNING ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to ca ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 288

    CAUTION ● Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits from leaded gasoline will seriously re- duce the three-way catalyst’s ability to help reduce exhaust pollutants. ● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc- tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical systems can cause overrich fuel flow into the three-way catalyst, causing it to overheat. Do ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 289

    Additional information: ● Since the spare tire is not equipped with the TPMS, the TPMS does not monitor the tire pressure of the spare tire. ● The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h). Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a flat tire while driving) . ● The ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 290

    WARNING ● Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufac- turer for the possible influences before use. ● If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 291

    NO TE: Changes or modification not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to op- erate the equipment. For Canada: This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s) . Opera- tion is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) this device may not cause inter- ference, ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 292

    Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed, high speed cornering, or sudden steering ma- neuvers, because these driving practices could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. As with any vehicle, loss of control could result in a collision with other vehicles or objects or cause the vehicle ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 293

    WARNING The following actions can increase the chance of losing control of the vehicle if there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure. Losing control of the vehicle may cause a collision and result in personal injury. ● The vehicle generally moves or pulls in the direction of the flat tire. ● Do not rapidly apply the brakes. ● Do not rapidly ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 294

    CONTINUOUSL Y V ARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) (if so equipped) The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition switch cannot be turned to the L OCK position until the shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position. ● When moving the ignition switch to the L OCK position, make sure the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. ● When removing the ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 295

    In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clockwise from the straight up position. T o lock the steering wheel, turn the key to the LOCK position. Remove the key. T o unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steer- ing wheel slightly right and left. IGNITION SWIT CH PO ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 296

    When the ignition switch is pushed without de- pressing the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (MT) , the ignition switch position will illuminate as follows: Push center ● once to change to ACC. ● two times to change to ON. ● three times to return to OFF . The ignition switch will automatically return to the L OCK position when any door is eith ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 297

    The operating range of the engine start function is inside of the vehicle 䊊 1 . ● The luggage area is not included in the op- erating range, but the Intelligent K ey may function. ● If the Intelligent Key is placed on the instru- ment panel, inside the glove box, storage bin or door pocket, the Intelligent Key may not function. ● If the Int ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 298

    NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® BA TTER Y DISCHARGE If the battery of the NISSAN Intelligent Key® is discharged, or environmental conditions interfere with the Intelligent Key operation, start the engine according to the following procedure: 1. Place the shift lever in the P (Park) position. 2. Firmly apply the foot brake. 3. T ouch the ignition switch w ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 299

    ● Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear. ● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool- ant, brake and clutch fluid (if so equipped) , and windshield-washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least whenever you refuel. ● Check that all windows and lights are clean. ● Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Al ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 300

    CAUTION Do not operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch to off and wait 10 seconds before cranking again, otherwise the starter could be damaged. 4. Warm-up Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 sec- onds after starting. Do not race the engine while warming it up. Drive at mod ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 301

    4. Warm-up Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 sec- onds after starting. Do not race the engine while warming it up. Drive at moderate speed for a short distance first, especially in cold weather. In cold weather, keep the en- gine running for a minimum o f2-3 minutes before shutting it off. Starting and stopping the engine over a short period ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 302

    Starting the vehicle 1. After starting the engine, fully depress the foot brake pedal before moving the shift lever out of the P (Park) position. 2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and move the shift lever into a driving gear. 3. Release the foot brake, then gradually start the vehicle in motion. 4. Stop the vehicle completely before shifting t ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 303

    Use the P (Park) shift lever position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake pedal must be depressed and the shift lever button pushed in to move the shift lever from N (Neutral) or any drive position to P (Park) . Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply the park ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 304

    T o move the shift lever, complete the following procedure: 1. Press the ignition switch to the L OCK posi- tion. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Using a protective cloth on the tip o fa3m m screwdriver, remove the shift lock release cover. ● If available, a plastic trim tool can also be used. 4. Insert the small screwdriver in the shift lock rele ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 305

    ● Do not shift to the N (Neutral) position while driving. Doing so may result in an accident due to loss of engine braking. CAUTION ● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. This may cause clutch damage. ● Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting to help prevent transmission damage. ● Stop your vehicle completely befo ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 306

    Suggested maximum speed in each gear Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not running smoothly , or if you need to accelerate. Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed (shown below) in any gear. For level road driving, use the highest gear suggested for that speed. Always observe posted speed limits, and drive according to the road condition ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 307

    3. While pulling up on the parking brake lever slightly , push the button and lower com- pletely 䊊 B . 4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out. Adjusts the throttle sensitivity and transmission points to enhance performance. Press the SPORT switch on the instrument panel to acti- vate. The SPORT mode indicator light (on the sp ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 308

    The ECO mode will turn off automatically if a malfunction occurs in the system. T urn off the ECO mode, or depress the accelera- tor pedal fully when: ● driving with a heavy load of passengers or cargo in the vehicle ● driving on a steep uphill slope ● ECO mode may affect air conditioner perfor- mance NO TE: Selecting this drive mode will not ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 309

    WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and instruc- tions for proper use of the BSW system could result in serious injury or death. ● The BSW system is not a replacement for proper driving procedures and is not designed to prevent contact with ve- hicles or objects. When changing lanes, always use the side and rear mirrors and turn and look in th ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 310

    1. Side BSW/RCT A Indicator Light 2. BSW/RCT A Indicator BSW S Y STEM OPERA TION The BSW system operates above approximately 20 mph (32km/h) . If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the detec- tion zone, the side BSW/RCT A indicator light (1) illuminates. If the turn signal is then activated, the system chimes (twice) and the side BSW/RCT A indic ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 311

    HOW T O ENABLE/DISABLE THE BSW S Y STEM Perform the following steps to enable or disable the BSW system. 1. Press the button until “Settings” dis- plays in the vehicle information display and then press ENTER. Use the button to select “Driver Assistance” . Then press the ENTER button. 2. Select “Blind Spot” and press the ENTER button. N ...

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    BSW S Y STEM LIMIT A TIONS WARNING Listed below are the system limitations for the BSW system. Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with these system limitations could result in serious injury or death. ● The BSW system cannot detect all ve- hicles under all conditions. ● The radar sensors may not be able to detect and activate BSW when ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 313

    BSW DRIVING SITUA TIONS Indicator on Indicator off Indicator flashing Another vehicle approaching from behind Illustration 1: The side BSW/RCT A indicator light illuminates if a vehicle enters the detection zone from behind in an adjacent lane. Illustration 2: If the driver activates the turn signal when another vehicle is in the detection zone, th ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 314

    Overtaking another vehicle Illustration 3: The side indicator light illumi- nates if you overtake a vehicle and that vehicle stays in the detection zone for approximately 2 seconds. Illustration 4: If the driver activates the turn signal while another vehicle is in the detection zone, then the system chimes (twice) and the side indicator light flas ...

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    Entering from the side Illustration 5: The side indicator light illumi- nates if a vehicle enters the detection zone from either side. Illustration 6: If the driver activates the turn signal while another vehicle is in the detection zone, then the system chimes (twice) and the side indicator light flashes. NO TE: ● If the driver activates the tur ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 316

    S Y STEM TEMPORARIL Y UNA V AILABLE When radar blockage is detected, the system will be deactivated automatically. The “Side Radar Obstruction” warning message will appear and the BSW/RCT A indicator (white) will blink 䊊 A in the vehicle information display . The system is not available until the conditions no longer exist. The radar sensors ...

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    Malfunction If the BSW system malfunctions, it will turn off automatically . The system malfunction warning message with the BSW/RCT A indicator (orange) will appear in the vehicle information display. NO TE: If the BSW system stops working, the RCT A system (if so equipped) will also stop work- ing. Action to take: Stop the vehicle in a safe locat ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 318

    For Canada Applicable law: Canada 310 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s) . Opera- tion is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) this device may not cause inter- ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the de- vice. Frequenc ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 319

    1. Side BSW/RCT A Indicator Light 2. BSW/RCT A Indicator RCT A S Y STEM OPERA TION The RCT A system can help alert the driver of an approaching vehicle when the driver is backing out of a parking space. When the shift position is in R (Reverse) and the vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h), the RCT A system is operational. If the ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 320

    The RCT A system uses radar sensors 䊊 1 in- stalled on both sides near the rear bumper to detect an approaching vehicle. The radar sensors 䊊 1 can detect an approaching vehicle from up to approximately 66 ft. (20 m) away . LSD2216 LSD2497 Starting and driving 5-35 ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 321

    HOW T O ENABLE/DISABLE THE RCT A S Y STEM Perform the following steps to enable or disable the RCT A system. 1. Press the button until “Settings” dis- plays in the vehicle information display and then press ENTER. Use the button to select “Driver Assistance” . Then press the ENTER button. 2. Select “Blind Spot” and press the ENTER butto ...

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    RCT A S Y STEM LIMIT A TIONS WARNING Listed below are the system limitations for the RCT A system. Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with these system limitations could result in serious injury or death. ● Always check surroundings and turn to check what is behind you before backing up. The radar sensors detect approaching (moving) veh ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 323

    – Illustration c: When the vehicle is parked on inclined ground. – Illustration d: When an approaching vehicle turns into your vehicle’s park- ing lot aisle. – Illustration e: When the angle formed by your vehicle and approaching ve- hicle is small ● The following conditions may reduce the ability of the radar to detect other vehicles: ? ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 324

    S Y STEM TEMPORARIL Y UNA V AILABLE When radar blockage is detected, the system will be deactivated automatically. The “Side Radar Obstruction” warning message will appear and the BSW/RCT A indicator (white) will blink 䊊 A in the vehicle information display . The systems are not available until the conditions no longer exist. The radar sensor ...

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    Malfunction When the RCT A system malfunctions, it will turn off automatically . The system malfunction warn- ing message with the BSW/RCT A indicator (or- ange) will appear in the vehicle information dis- play . NO TE: If the BSW system stops working, the RCT A system (if so equipped) will also stop work- ing. Action to take Stop the vehicle in a ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 326

    For Canada Applicable law: Canada 310 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s) . Opera- tion is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) this device may not cause inter- ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the de- vice. Frequen ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 327

    ● The CRUISE indicator light may blink when the cruise control ON/OFF switch is pushed ON while pushing the ACCEL/RES, COAST/SET , or CANCEL switch. T o prop- erly set the cruise control system, use the following procedures. WARNING Do not use the cruise control when driving under the following conditions: ● When it is not possible to keep the ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 328

    T o resume the preset speed, push and re- lease the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle re- turns to the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 25 mph (40 km/h). WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and instruc- tions for proper use of the ICC system could result in serious injury or death. ● ICC is not a collision avoidance or warn- ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 329

    ICC S Y STEM OPERA TION The ICC system maintains a selected distance from the vehicle in front of you within the speed range 0 to 90 mph (0 to 144km/h) up to the set speed. The set speed can be selected by the driver between 20 to 90 mph (32 to 144 km/h), based on road conditions. The vehicle travels at the set speed when the road ahead is clear. T ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 330

    For additional information, refer to “ Approach warning” in this section. The following items are controlled in the ICC system: ● When there are no vehicles traveling ahead, the ICC system maintains the speed set by the driver. The set speed range is between approximately 20 and 90 mph (32 and 144 km/h). ● When there is a vehicle traveling ...

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    THE ICC SWIT CH The system is operated by the CRUISE ON/OFF switch and four control switches, all mounted on the steering wheel. 1. CANCEL switch: Deactivates the system without erasing the set speed. 2. ACCEL/RES switch: Resumes set speed or increases speed in- crementally . 3. COAST/SET switch: Sets desired cruise speed or reduces speed increment ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 332

    ● ICC system SET indicator (green) : Indicates that the cruising speed is set. ● ICC system warning (orange) : Indi- cates that if there is a malfunction in the ICC system. 3. Set distance indicator: Displays the selected distance between ve- hicles set with the distance switch. 4. V ehicle ahead detection indicator: Indicates whether it detect ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 333

    ● When the shift lever is not in the D (Drive) or L (Low) mode ● When the parking brake is applied ● When the brakes are operated by the driver When the COAST/SET switch is pushed under the following conditions, the system cannot be set. A warning chime will sound and a message will pop up: ● When the VDC system is off (T o use the ICC syst ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 334

    When passing another vehicle, the set speed indicator 䊊 B will flash when the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed. The vehicle detect indi- cator will turn off when the area ahead of the vehicle is open. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the previously set speed. Even though your vehicle speed is set in the ICC system, you ca ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 335

    How to change the set distance to the vehicle ahead The distance to the vehicle ahead can be se- lected at any time depending on the traffic con- ditions. Each time the distance switch 䊊 A is pushed, the set distance will change to long, average, short and back to long again, in that sequence. Distance Approximate distance at 60 mph (100 km/h) [f ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 336

    NO TE: The approach warning chime may sound and the system display may blink when the ICC sensor detects objects on the side of the vehicle or on the side of the road. This may cause the ICC system to decelerate or accelerate the vehicle. The ICC sensor may detect these objects when the vehicle is driven on winding roads, narrow roads, hilly roads, ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 337

    ● As there is a performance limit to the distance control function, never rely solely on the ICC system. This system does not correct careless, inattentive or absentminded driving, or overcome poor visibility in rain, fog, or other bad weather. Decelerate the vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal, depend- ing on the distance to the vehicle ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 338

    The ICC system is designed to automatically check the sensor’s operation within the limita- tions of the system. The detection zone of the ICC sensor is limited. A vehicle ahead must be in the detection zone for the vehicle-to-vehicle distance detection mode to maintain the selected distance from the vehicle ahead. A vehicle ahead may move outsid ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 339

    S Y STEM TEMPORARIL Y UNA V AILABLE The following are conditions in which the ICC system may be temporarily unavailable. In these instances, the ICC system may not cancel and may not be able to maintain the selected follow- ing distance from the vehicle ahead. Condition A Under the following conditions, the ICC system is automatically canceled. A c ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 340

    Action to take When the conditions listed above are no longer present, turn the system off using the CRUISE ON/OFF switch. T urn the ICC system back on to use the system. Condition B When the radar sensor area of the front bumper is covered with dirt or is obstructed, the ICC system will automatically be cancelled. If the sen- sor area is covered w ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 341

    S Y STEM MAINTENANCE The sensor for the ICC system 䊊 A is located on the front of the vehicle. T o keep the ICC system operating properly, be sure to observe the following: ● Always keep the sensor area clean. ● Do not strike or damage the areas around the sensor. Do not touch or remove the screw located on the sensor. Doing so could failure ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 342

    For Canada: This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s) . Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device must not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 343

    1. V ehicle ahead detection indicator 2. FEB system warning light FEB S Y STEM OPERA TION The FEB system will function when your vehicle is driven at speeds above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h). If a risk of a forward collision is detected, the FEB system will provide an initial warning to the driver by both a visual and audible alert. If the driver ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 344

    Depending on vehicle speed and distance to the vehicle ahead, as well as driving and roadway conditions, the system may help the driver avoid a forward collision or may help mitigate the conse- quences of a collision, should one be unavoid- able. If the driver is handling the steering wheel, accelerating or braking, the FEB system will func- tion l ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 345

    TURNING THE FEB S Y STEM ON/OFF Perform the following steps to turn the FEB sys- tems ON or OFF . 1. Press the button until “Settings” dis- plays in the vehicle information display and then press ENTER. Use the button to select “Driver Assistance” . Then press the ENTER button. 2. Select “Emergency Brake” and press the ENTER button. 3. ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 346

    FEB S Y STEM LIMIT A TIONS WARNING Listed below are the system limitations for the FEB system. Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with these system limitations could result in serious injury or death. ● The FEB system cannot detect all ve- hicles under all conditions. ● The radar sensor does not detect the following objects: – Pedes ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 347

    S Y STEM TEMPORARIL Y UNA V AILABLE Condition A When the radar sensor picks up interference from another radar source, making it impossible to detect a vehicle ahead, the FEB system is automatically turned off. The FEB system warning light (orange) will illu- minate. Action to take When the above conditions no longer exist, the FEB system will resu ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 348

    Action to take If the warning light (orange) comes on, stop the vehicle in a safe place, place the shift lever in the P (Park) position and turn the engine off. Clean the radar cover on the lower grille with a soft cloth, and restart the engine. If the warning light continues to illuminate, have the FEB system checked. It is recommended you visit a ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 349

    User Manual statement according to §15.105: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful interference when the equip- ment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment gen ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 350

    Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient Driving Tips to help you achieve the most fuel economy from your vehicle. 1. Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake Pedal Application ● Avoid rapid starts and stops ● Use smooth, gentle accelerator and brake application whenever possible ● Maintain constant speed while commut- ing and coast whenever possible ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 351

    10. Keeping your Vehicle Cool ● Park your vehicle in a covered parking area or in the shade whenever possible ● When entering a hot vehicle, opening the windows will help to reduce the inside temperature faster, resulting in reduced demand on your A/C system 11. ECO Mode ● The ECO mode helps to enhance the fuel economy by controlling the engi ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 352

    WARNING ● Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire. ● Safe parking procedures require that both the parking brake be set and the transmission placed into P (Park) for CVT models or in an appropriate gear for manual transmission models. Fail- ure to do so co ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 353

    ● HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB 䊊 2 : T urn the wheels away from the curb and move the vehicle back until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb. ● HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO CURB 䊊 3 : T urn the wheels toward the side of the road so the vehicle will move away from the cen- ter of the road if it moves. 4. Place the ignition switch in the ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 354

    The brake system has two separate hydraulic circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still have braking at two wheels. BRAKE PRECAUTIONS V acuum assisted brakes The brake booster aids braking by using engine vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However, greater foot pressure on the brake pedal ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 355

    – When installing a spare tire, make sure that it is the proper size and type as specified on the Tire and Loading Information label. For additional in- formation, refer to the ”Tire and load- ing information label” in the “T echni- cal and consumer information” section of this manual. – For additional information, refer to “ Wheels a ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 356

    The VDC system uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under certain driving conditions, the VDC system helps to per- form the following functions: ● Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel slip on one slipping drive wheel so power is transferred to a non slipping drive wheel on the same axle. ● Controls brake pressure ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 357

    ● Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If suspension parts such as shock ab- sorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer bars, bushings and wheels are not NISSAN recommended for your vehicle or are extremely deteriorated, the VDC system may not operate properly. This could adversely affect vehicle handling per- formance, and the indicator may flash ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 358

    ● If brake related parts such as brake pads, rotors and calipers are not NISSAN recommended or are extremely deteriorated, the VDC system may not operate properly and both the and the indicator lights may illuminate. ● If engine control related parts are not NISSAN recommended or are extremely deteriorated, both the and indicator lights may ill ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 359

    engine coolant” in the “Maintenance and do-it- yourself” section of this manual. TIRE EQUIPMENT 1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to provide superior performance on dry pave- ment. However, the performance of these tires will be substantially reduced in snowy and icy conditions. If you operate your ve- hicle on snowy or icy roads, NISSAN ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 360

    ENGINE BL OCK HEA TER (if so equipped) Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold temperature starting. The engine block heater should be used when the outside temperature is 20°F (-7°C) or lower. WARNING ● Do not use your engine block heater with an ungrounded electrical system or a 2-pronged adapter. Y ou can be seri- ously injured by ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 361

    MEMO 5-76 Starting and driving ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 362

    6 In case of emergency Hazard warning flasher switch ......................6 - 2 Emergency engine shut off (Push-button ignition models only) ......................................6 - 2 Flat tire ...........................................6 - 3 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........6 - 3 Changing a flat tire ............................. ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 363

    Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency condi- tions. All turn signal lights flash. WARNING ● If stopping for an emergency, be sure to move the vehicle well off the road. ● Do not use the hazard warning flashers while moving on the highway unless unusual circumstances force you to drive so slowly that ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 364

    TIRE PRESSURE MONIT ORING S Y STEM (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with TPMS. It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, and the CHECK TIRE PRES warning message is dis- played in the odometer, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. If the vehicle is being driven with ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 365

    WARNING ● Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and the manual transmission is shifted into R (Reverse) , or the CVT is shifted into P (Park) . ● Never change tires when the vehicle is on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is hazardous. ● Never change tires if oncoming traffic is close to your vehicle. Wait for profes- sional road ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 366

    Removing wheel cover (if so equipped) CAUTION Do not use your hands to pry off wheel caps or wheel covers. Doing so could re- sult in personal injury. T o remove the wheel cover, use the jack rod 䊊 1 as illustrated. Apply cloth 䊊 2 between the wheel and jack rod to prevent damaging the wheel and wheel cover. Use caution not to scratch the wheel ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 367

    ● Use the correct jack-up points. Never use any other part of the vehicle for jack support. ● Never jack up the vehicle more than necessary. ● Never use blocks on or under the jack. ● Do not start or run the engine while vehicle is on the jack. It may cause the vehicle to move. This is especially true for vehicles with limited slip differen ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 368

    Installing the spare tire The spare tire is designed for emergency use. For additional information, refer to “ Wheels and tires” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface be- tween the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight. 3. ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 369

    6. Install the jack in its storage area and tighten the jack strap. 7. Place the spare tire cover and the trunk floor carpeting over the damaged tire. 8. Close the trunk. WARNING ● Always make sure that the spare tire and jacking equipment are properly se- cured after use. Such items can become dangerous projectiles in an accident or sudden stop. ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 370

    ● Whenever working on or near a battery, always wear suitable eye protectors (for example, goggles or industrial safety spectacles) and remove rings, metal bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean over the battery when jump starting. ● Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery. It could explode and cause se- rious injury. ● Y our vehicle ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 371

    CAUTION ● Always connect positive ( ⫹ ) to positive ( ⫹ ) and negative ( ⫺ ) to body ground (for example, strut mounting bolt, engine lift bracket, etc .) — not to the battery. ● Make sure the jumper cables do not touch moving parts in the engine com- partment and that the cable clamps do not contact any other metal. 6. Start the engine ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 372

    3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator before opening the hood. (If steam or cool- ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not open the hood further until no steam or coolant can be seen. 4. Open the engine hood. WARNING If steam or water is coming from the en- gine, stand clear to prevent getti ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 373

    For additional information about towing your ve- hicle behind a Recreational Vehicle (RV) , refer to “Flat towing” in the “T echnical and consumer information” section of this manual. T OWING RECOMMENDED B Y NISSAN NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 374

    CAUTION ● Never tow Continuously V ariable T rans- 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. ● ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 375

    ● 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 veh ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 376

    7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior ..................................7 - 2 W ashing ......................................7 - 2 W axing ........................................7 - 2 Removing spots ................................7 - 3 Underbody ....................................7 - 3 Glass .........................................7 - 3 Alumi ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 377

    In order to maintain the appearance of your ve- hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. T o protect the paint surfaces, please wash your vehicle as soon as you can: ● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain ● after driving on coastal roads ● when contaminants such as soot, bird drop- pings, tree sap, metal particl ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 378

    REMOVING SPO TS Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible from the surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning products are available at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessory store. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for these products. UNDERBOD Y In areas w ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 379

    This vehicle has new and unique surfaces on the center console and door pull finishers. If cleaning is required use mild soap and water. However if mild soap and water won’t clean the center con- sole and door pull finishers, use NISSAN Vinyl and Leather Cleaner (or equivalent) . Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior trim, plastic part ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 380

    The use of Genuine NISSAN floor mats can extend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it easier to clean the interior. Mats should be main- tained with regular cleaning and replaced if they become excessively worn. Floor mat positioning aid This vehicle includes two driver’s side front floor mat brackets and two passenger’s side front floor ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 381

    MOST COMMON F ACT ORS CONTRIBUTING T O VEHICLE CORROSION Most vehicle corrosion is caused by: ● the accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other areas ● damage to paint and other protective coat- ings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor traffic collisions ENVIRONMENT AL FACT ORS INFLUENCE ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 382

    8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance requirements ..........................8 - 2 General maintenance ..............................8 - 2 Explanation of general maintenance items .........8 - 2 Maintenance precautions ...........................8 - 5 Engine compartment check locations ................8 - 7 Engine cooling system ............ ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 383

    Y our NISSAN is designed to have minimum main- tenance requirements with long service intervals to save you both time and money; however, some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your NISSAN’s good mechanical condition as well as its emissions and engine performance. It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 384

    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)* Whe ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 385

    Seat belts Check 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 nois ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 386

    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 ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 387

    CAUTION ● Do not work under the hood while the engine is hot. T urn the engine off and wait until it cools down. ● Avoid contact with used engine oil and coolant. Improperly disposed engine oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle fluids can damage the environment. Al- ways conform to local regulations for disposal of vehicle fluid. ● Never l ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 388

    MRA8DE engine 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid reservoir 3. Air cleaner 4. Battery 5. Fuse and relay box 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7. Radiator cap 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Drive belt location 10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir LDI2931 ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCA TIONS Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-7 ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 389

    The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide year-round antifreeze and coolant protection. The antifreeze solution con- tains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional en- gine cooling system additives are not necessary. WARNING ● N ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 390

    CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Check the coolant level in the reservoir when the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below the MIN level 䊊 B , add coolant to the MAX level 䊊 A . If the reservoir is empty, check the coolant level in the radiator when the engine is cold. If there is insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator with ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 391

    CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature. 3. T urn off the engine. Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re- insert it all the way. 5. Remove the di ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 392

    CHANGING ENGINE OIL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature, then turn it off. 3. Remove the oil filler cap 䊊 A by turning it counterclockwise. 4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug 䊊 B . 5. Remove the drain plug 䊊 B with a wrench ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 393

    CHANGING ENGINE OIL FIL TER 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. T urn the engine off. 3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter 䊊 B . 4. Loosen the oil filter 䊊 B with an oil filter wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove the oil filter by turning it by hand. CAUTION Be careful not to burn you ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 394

    CAUTION ● NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 ONL Y in NISSAN CVT s. Do not mix with other fluids. ● Do not use Automatic transmission fluid (A TF) or Manual transmission fluid in a NISSAN CVT, as it may damage the CVT . Damage caused by the use of flu- ids other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 395

    CLUT CH FLUID (if so equipped) Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the level is below the MIN line 䊊 1 , or the brake warning light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line 䊊 2 .I f fluid must be added frequently , the system should be checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for t ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 396

    ● K eep the battery surface clean and dry. Clean the battery with a solution of baking soda and water. ● Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened. ● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal cable to prevent discharge. NO TE: Care should be taken to avoid ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 397

    1. Remove the vent caps with a screwdriver as shown. Use a cloth to protect the battery case. 2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled water to bring the level up to the bottom of the filler opening. Do not overfill. Reinstall the vent caps. V ehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe co ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 398

    CAUTION ● Do not ground accessories directly to the battery terminal. Doing so will by- pass the variable voltage control sys- tem and the vehicle battery may not charge completely. ● Use electrical accessories with the en- gine running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. Y our vehicle is equipped with a variable voltage control system. T ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 399

    1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts, or fraying. If the belt is in poor condition, have it replaced or adjusted. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. 2. Have the belt checked regularly for condi- tion. REPLACING SPARK PLUGS WARNING Be sure the engine and ignition switch are off and that the parking ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 400

    The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and reused. Replace it according to the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Mainte- nance Guide.” T o remove the air cleaner filter: 1. Unlatch the retaining clips 䊊 A . 2. Pull up at points 䊊 B and remove. 3. Pull up and remove air cleaner housing 䊊 C . 4. Remove the air cleaner f ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 401

    CLEANING If your windshield is not clear after using the windshield–washer or if a wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer fluid or a mild detergent. Y our windshield is clean if beads do not form when rinsing with clear water. Clean each blade b ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 402

    3. Once the wipers are in the service position, push the release tab 䊊 B . 4. Move the wiper blade down 䊊 C and remove. 5. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place. 6. Rotate the wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove. 7. Finally, lift the windshield wiper and washer lever to the mist position 䊊 D once and ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 403

    If the brakes do not operate properly, it is recom- mended you have the brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer. Self-adjusting brakes Y our vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting brakes. The front (and rear-if so equipped) disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the brake pedal is applied. The rear drum-type brakes (if so equipped) self-adjust every ti ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 404

    If a type 䊊 A fuse is used to replace a type 䊊 B fuse, the type 䊊 A fuse will not be level with the fuse pocket as shown in the illustration. This will not affect the performance of the fuse. Make sure the fuse is installed in the fuse box securely. T ype 䊊 B fuses cannot be installed in the under- hood fuse boxes. Only use type 䊊 A fuses ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 405

    5. If the fuse is open 䊊 B , replace it with a new fuse 䊊 C . 6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired. It is recom- mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Fusible links If the electrical equipment does not operate and fuses are in good condition, check the fusible links. If any of these fusible l ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 406

    5. If the fuse is open 䊊 C , replace it with an equivalent good fuse 䊊 D . 6. Push the fuse box cover to install. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Extended storage switch If any electrical equipment does not operate, remove the extended stora ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 407

    CAUTION Be careful not to allow children to swallow the battery or removed parts. KEY FOB (if so equipped) Replace the battery in the key fob as follows: 1. Remove the screw 䊊 A . 2. Insert a small screwdriver into the slit of the corner 䊊 B and twist it to separate the upper part from the lower part. Use a cloth to protect the casing. 3. Repla ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 408

    ● The operational range of the key fob extends to approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. This range may vary with conditions. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause unde- sired ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 409

    NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® (if so equipped) Replace the battery in the Intelligent K ey as fol- lows: 1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelli- gent Key . 2. Insert a small flathead screwdriver 䊊 A into the slit 䊊 B of the corner and twist it to sepa- rate the upper part from the lower part. Place a cloth over the screwdriver to protect the ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 410

    Note: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to op- erate the equipment. For Canada: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s) . Opera- tion is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) this device may not cause inter- ference, ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 411

    Replacing the halogen headlight bulb (if so equipped) NO TE: The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which used a replaceable headlight (halo- gen) bulb. They can be replaced from inside the engine compartment without removing the headlight assembly. CAUTION ● Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is necessary, ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 412

    5. Rotate the (high beam) cover 䊊 C counter- clockwise to access the (high beam) bulb socket 䊊 E . Rotate the bulb socket 䊊 E coun- terclockwise and remove bulb. 6. Rotate the (low beam) cover 䊊 D (if so equipped) counterclockwise to access the (low beam) bulb socket 䊊 F (if so equipped) . Rotate the bulb socket 䊊 F (if so equipped) cou ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 413

    FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped) Replacing the fog light bulb CAUTION ● High pressure halogen gas is sealed inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may break if the glass envelope is scratched or the bulb is dropped. ● When handling the bulb, do not touch the glass envelope. ● Use the same number and wattage as originally installed as shown in the chart ...

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    5. Remove by pulling straight off the fog light. Do not shake or rotate the bulb when remov- ing it. 6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item W attage (W) Bulb No. Headlight assembly (T ype A) (if so equipped) Low/Daytime running (Canada only) 55 H11 High 65 H9 T urn/Park 27/8 3157 AK Side marker 5 ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 415

    1. Map light 2. Room light 3. Door mirror turn signal light (if so equipped) 4. Headlight assembly 5. Fog light (if so equipped) 6. High-mount stop light 7. T runk light 8. License plate light 9. 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 co ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 416

    If you have a flat tire, refer to “Flat tire” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit and the C ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 417

    Incorrect tire pressure, including un- der inflation, may adversely affect tire life and vehicle handling. WARNING ● Improperly inflated tires can fail suddenly and cause an accident. ● The Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is located on the F .M .V .S.S./C .M .V.S.S. certifica- tion label. The vehicle weight ca- pacity is indicated on the Ti ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 418

    Tire and loading information label 䊊 1 Seating capacity: The maximum num- ber of occupants that can be seated in the vehicle. 䊊 2 V ehicle load limit: Refer to “Vehicle loading information” in the “T echnical and consumer information” section of this manual. 䊊 3 Original tire size: The size of the tires originally installed on the veh ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 419

    Checking tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too hard or force the valve stem side- ways, or air will escape. If the hissing sound of air escaping from the tire is heard while checking the pressure, reposition the gauge to eliminate this leakage. 3. Remove ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 420

    TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information iden- tifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also pro- vides the tire identification number (TIN) for safety standard certification. The TIN can be used to identify the tire in case of ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 421

    䊊 2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a new tire (example: DO T XX XX XXX XXXX) 1. DO T : Abbreviation for the “Depart- ment Of T ransportation” . The symbol can be placed above, below or to the left or right of the Tire Identification Number. 2. T wo-digit code: Manufacturer’s identification mark. 3. T wo-digit code: Tire size. 4. Three ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 422

    Other Tire-related T erminology In addition to the many terms that are defined throughout this section, Intended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or (2) the o ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 423

    TIRE CHAINS CAUTION Tire chains/cables should not be installed on 205/50R17 size tires. Installation of the tire chains/cables on 205/50R17 size tires will cause damage to the vehicle. If you plan to use tire chains/cables, you should install 205/55R16 size tires on your vehicle. Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to location. Check the ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 424

    Wheel nut tightening torque: 83 ft-lb (113 N·m) The wheel nuts must be kept tight- ened to specifications at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each tire rotation interval. WARNING ● After rotating the tires, check and adjust the tire pressure. ● Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driv ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 425

    Replacing wheels and tires When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread design, speed rating and load carrying capacity as originally equipped. For additional information, refer to “Wheels and tires” in the “T echnical and consumer information” section of this manual. WARNING ● The use of tires other than those recom- mended or the mix ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 426

    Wheel balance Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get out of balance. Therefore, they should be bal- anced as required. Wheel balance service should be per- formed with the wheels off the vehicle. Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle could lead to mechanical damage. ● For additional i ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 427

    CAUTION ● Do not use tire chains on a TEMPO- RAR Y USE ONL Y spare tire. Tire chains will not fit properly and may cause dam- age to the vehicle. ● Because the TEMPORARY USE ONL Y spare tire is smaller than the original tire, ground clearance is reduced. T o avoid damage to the vehicle, do not drive over obstacles. Also, do not drive the vehicl ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 428

    9 T echnical and consumer information Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities .......9 - 2 Fuel recommendation ...........................9 - 4 Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9 - 6 Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations ..............................9 - 7 Specifications ................................. ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 429

    The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants US measure Imp measure Liter Fuel 13-1/4 gal 11 gal 50 ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 430

    Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants US measure Imp measure Liter Continuously Variable T ransmission (CVT) fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. • Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. • NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 ONL Y in NISS ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 431

    FUEL RECOMMENDA TION Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect the warranty coverage. ● Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 432

    ● If an oxygenate-blend other than methanol blend is used, it should con- tain no more than 10% oxygenate. (MTBE may, however, be added up to 15%.) ● E-15 fuel contains more than 10% oxy- genate. E-15 fuel will adversely affect the emission control devices and sys- tems of the vehicle and should not be used. Damage caused by such fuel is not co ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 433

    roads, it is recommended you have a NISSAN dealer correct the condition. Fail- ure to correct the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for which NISSAN is not respon- sible. Incorrect ignition timing may result in spark knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may cause excessive fuel consumption or engine damage. If any of the above symptoms are ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 434

    Oil viscosity The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes with temperature. Because of this, it is important to select the engine oil viscosity based on the temperatures at which the vehicle will be oper- ated before the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscosity other than that recommended could cause serious engine damage. Selecting the correct ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 435

    ENGINE Model MRA8DE T ype Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder, inline Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.138 x 3.547 (79.7 x 90.1) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 109.71 (1,798) Firing order 1–3–4–2 Idle speed No adjustment is necessary. M/T CVT (in “N” position) Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle speed) C O%a ti d l e Spark plu ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 436

    WHEELS AND TIRES Wheel type Size Offset in (mm) Aluminum 16 x 6.5J 1 7x6 . 5 J 1.77 (45) 1.77 (45) Steel 16 x 6.5JJ 1.77 (45) Tire size P205/55R16 205/50R17 Spare tire T125/70D16 T echnical and consumer information 9-9 ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 437

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Model Unit: in (mm) Overall length 182.5 (4,636) Overall width 69.3 (1,761) Overall height 58.9 (1,495) Front Track 60.2 (1,530) Rear Track 60.2 (1,530) Wheelbase 106.3 (2,700) Gross vehicle weight rating lb (kg) Refer to “F.M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S. certification label” on the center pillar between the driver’s side front ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 438

    When planning to drive your NISSAN ve- hicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi- cle’s engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There- fore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where app ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 439

    ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S. CERTIFICA TION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standard (F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S.) certification la- bel is affixed as shown. This label contains valu- able vehicle information, such as: (GVWR) , (GA WR) , month and year of manufacture, (VIN ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 440

    TIRE AND L OADING INFORMA TION LABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information Label. The label is located as shown. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICA TION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is affixed to the underside of the hood as shown. LTI0084 LTI2048 T echnical and consumer information 9-13 ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 441

    Use the following steps to mount the front license plate: 䊊 1 Make holes on the plastic finisher at the location mark (small dimple) using a 0.20 in (5 mm) drill. Apply light pressure to the drill. Install the license plate holder using the two screws provided with the holder. 䊊 2 Mount the license plate using two M6- 14mm bolts. WARNING ● It ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 442

    ● GVW (Gross V ehicle Weight) - curb weight plus the combined weight of passengers and cargo. ● GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rat- ing) - maximum total combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, pas- sengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment. This information is lo- cated on the F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S. certific ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 443

    Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 444

    5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans- ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this re- duces the av ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 445

    Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle. FLA T T OWING T owing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is sometimes called flat towing. This method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor home. CAUTION ● Failure to follow these guidelines can result in severe transmission damage. ● Whenever ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 446

    WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristic s. T emperature A , B and C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat, and its abil ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 447

    For USA If you believe that your vehicle has a de- fect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immedi- ately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi- tion to notifying NISSAN. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exis ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 448

    Due to legal requirements in some states and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re- quired to be in what is called the “ready condi- tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission control system. The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually, the ready condition ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 449

    Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this model year and prior can be purchased. A Genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle. This manual is the same one used by the factory- trained technicians working at NISSAN dealer- ships. Genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals can also be purchased. For USA Fo ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 450

    10 Index A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........ 5 - 6 9 Air bag (See supplemental restraint s y s t e m ) ..................... 1 - 4 1 Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag s y s t e m ) ................... 1 - 4 8 Side and curtain (See supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag system) ............... 1 - 5 ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 451

    Brake fluid .................... 8 - 1 3 Brakes ...................... 8 - 2 2 Brake system ................... 5 - 6 9 Break -in schedule ................ 5 - 6 4 B r i g h t n e s s / c o n t r a s t b u t t o n ............ 4 - 9 Brightness control Instrument panel ............... 2 - 4 3 Bulb check/instrument panel .......... 2 - 1 6 Bulb repla ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 452

    Changing engine oil filter .......... 8 - 1 2 Checking engine coolant level ........ 8 - 9 Checking engine oil level .......... 8 - 1 0 Engine compartment check locations .... 8 - 7 Engine coolant temperature gauge ..... 2 - 7 Engine cooling system ............ 8 - 8 Engine oil ................... 8 - 1 0 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 453

    Indicator lights and audible reminders (See warning/indicator lights and audible r e m i n d e r s ) .......... 2 - 1 5 , 2 - 1 6 , 2 - 2 1 , 3 - 1 9 I n f o r m a t i o n d i s p l a y ................ 2 - 2 4 Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........ 3 - 2 9 Instrument brightness control .......... 2 - 4 3 Instrument panel ............... 0 - 6 ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 454

    Malfunction indicator light ............ 2 - 2 1 Manual front seat adjustment ........... 1 - 3 M a p l i g h t s .................... 2 - 5 9 Map pocket .................... 2 - 4 7 Meters and gauges ................ 2 - 3 Instrument brightness control ........ 2 - 4 3 Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ...... 3 - 2 9 Outside mirror control ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 455

    S Safety Child safety rear door lock .......... 3 - 6 C h i l d s e a t b e l t s ..... 1 - 2 1 , 1 - 2 8 , 1 - 3 3 , 1 - 3 8 Reporting safety defects (US only) ..... 9 - 2 0 Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........ 1 - 3 Front power seat adjustment ......... 1 - 4 Rear seat adjustment ............. 1 - 6 Seatback pockets ............. ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 456

    T T achometer .................... 2 - 7 T emperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge ..... 2 - 7 Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) , engine start ............. 2 - 3 7 , 5 - 1 0 , 5 - 1 3 Three-way catalyst ................ 5 - 2 Tilt T elescopic steering ............. 3 - 2 7 Tire Flat tire ..................... 6 - 3 Spare tire .. ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 457

    TPMS ...................... 2 - 4 V ehicle security system ........ 2 - 3 6 , 2 - 3 6 W arning/indicator lights and audible reminders ........ 2 - 1 5 , 2 - 1 6 , 2 - 2 1 , 3 - 1 9 W arning labels (for SRS) .......... 1 - 5 8 W arning/indicator lights and audible reminders .......... 2 - 1 5 , 2 - 1 6 , 2 - 2 1 , 3 - 1 9 Audible reminders .... 2 - ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 458

    FUEL RECOMMENDA TION: Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect the warranty coverage. ● Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline b ...

  • Nissan Sentra (2016) - page 459

    ® 2016 S E NTRA OWN E R’S MAN UAL For y our safety , read car efully and keep in this v ehicle. 2016 N IS SAN SE NTRA B17 -D B17 -D Printing : October 2015 Publication No.: OM2E 0B16U3 Printed in U .S.A. OM16E M 0B17U0 2193597-EN_Sentra_OM-cover.indd 1 10/7/15 12:54 PM ...

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