User manual NISSAN SENTRA-2005

FOREWORD Welcome 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 understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle. A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The "NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide" explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state's lemon law. Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, they will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to them. READ FIRST--THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read this Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. MODIFICATION OF YOUR 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 problems resulting from modifications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties. WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and complete trip for you and your passengers! NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat. ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle. ALWAYS review this owner's manual for important safety information. WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design without notice and without obligation. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: APD1005 WARNING This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely. 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 illustration, 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 to an item in the illustration. CAUTION This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully. © 2004 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. GARDENA, CALIFORNIA All rights reserved. No part of this Owner's Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan North America, Inc., Gardena, California. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NISSAN NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and computers in automobiles, and has led the industry in improving both performance and fuel efficiency through new engine designs and the use of synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The company has also developed ways to build quality into its vehicles at each stage of the production process, both through extensive use of automation and -- most importantly -- through an awareness that people are the central element in quality control. From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers until you took delivery of your new NISSAN, dozens of checks were made to ensure that only the best job was being done in producing and delivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to ensure that when you take your NISSAN to your dealer for maintenance, the service technician will perform his work according to the quality standards that have been established by NISSAN. Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As you know, seat belts are an integral part of the safety systems that will help protect you and your passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an accident. We urge you to use the seat belts every time you drive the vehicle. The NISSAN story of growth and achievement reflects our major goal: to provide you, our customer, with a vehicle that is built with quality and craftsmanship -- a product that we can be proud to build and you can be proud to own. WFW0002 Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a successful worldwide company that manufactures cars and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes them in 170 nations. NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates worldwide, collectively growing to become the fifth largest automaker in the world. In addition to cars and trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, marine engines, boats and other diversified products. NISSAN has made a substantial and growing investment in North America. NISSAN's commitment is over $6 billion dollars in capital investments in facilities across the continent. Some of the facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing facilities in Canton, Mississippi and in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling design at Nissan Design America, Inc. in San Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan Technical Center North America in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs more than 21,000 people throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. An additional 60,000 people work for the 1,250 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers across North America. NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its suppliers and over 150 dealers employ approximately 4,500 people. These include company employees and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across Canada. In addition, many Canadians work for companies that supply NISSAN and NISSAN dealers with materials and services ranging from the operation of port facilities and transportation services, to the supply of lubricants, parts and accessories. NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM NISSAN CARES . . . Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your 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 cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number: For U.S. customers The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information: You can write to NISSAN with the information at: For U.S. customers ­ Your name, address, and telephone number ­ Vehicle identification number (attached to the top of the instrument panel on the driver's side) ­ Date of purchase ­ Current odometer reading ­ Your NISSAN dealer's name ­ Your comments or questions OR 1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261) For Canadian customers Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 191 Gardena, California 90248-0191 For Canadian customers 1-800-387-0122 Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle. Table of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Heater, air conditioner and audio systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself Technical and consumer information Index 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Illustrated table of contents Airbags, 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 locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10 AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Supplemental front impact air bags (P. 1-32) Supplemental side impact air bag (P. 1-32) Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-41) Front seat belts (P. 1-6) Rear seat belts (P. 1-6) Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-22) LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) (P. 1-21) Seats (P. 1-2) Head restraints (P. 1-5) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. LII0007 0-2 Illustrated table of contents EXTERIOR FRONT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Engine hood (P. 3-9) Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-18) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-35) Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-17) Windshield (P. 8-26) Sunroof (P. 2-28) Power windows (P. 2-26) Door locks, keyfob, keys (P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2) Mirrors (P. 3-14) Tire pressure (P. 9-11) Flat tire (P. 6-2) Tire chains (P. 8-44) Fog light switch (P. 2-20) Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-12) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. LII0009 Illustrated table of contents 0-3 EXTERIOR REAR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-18) Vehicle loading (P. 9-12) Trunk lid (P. 3-10) Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-11) Tie-down/towing hook (P. 6-12) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-35) Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-12, P. 9-3) Fuel filler lid (P. 3-12) Child safety locks (P. 3-5) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. LII0010 0-4 Illustrated table of contents PASSENGER COMPARTMENT Inside mirror (P. 3-14) Map lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-30) Sun visors (P. 3-14) Glove box (P. 2-24) Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-28) Front seat (P. 1-2) Rear seat (P. 1-4) Rear cup holders (if so equipped) (P. 2-24) 9. Console box (if so equipped) (P. 2-25) 10. Front cup holders (P. 2-23) 11. Park brake, parking on hills (P. 5-13, P. 5-17) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. LII0008 Illustrated table of contents 0-5 INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. WIC0433 21. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/ turn signal switch (P. 2-18) Meters/gauges (P. 2-3) Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-17) Heater/air conditioner control (P. 4-2) Storage compartment (P. 2-25) Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-21) Center ventilators (P. 4-2) Pasenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-32) Glove box (P. 2-24) Pocket (P. 2-23) Power outlet (P. 2-22) Power outlet (if so equipped) (P. 2-22) Audio system (if so equipped) (P. 4-10) Cruise control and main set switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-21) Tilt steering lock lever (P. 3-14) Trunk release Type B (P. 3-10) Fuel filler lid opening lever (P. 3-12) Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-32) Hood release lever (P. 3-9) Fuse box cover/coin holder (P. 8-29, 2-25) Trunk release Type A (P. 3-10) 0-6 Illustrated table of contents 22. 23. Instrument brightness control switch (P. 2-20) Outside mirror electric control type switch (if so equipped) (P. 3-15) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. Illustrated table of contents 0-7 ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOCATIONS QG18DE engine Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11) Spark plug caps/ignition coils (P. 8-22) Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-18) Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-18) 5. Air cleaner (P. 8-23) 6. Battery (P. 8-19) 7. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-29) 8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8) 9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11) 10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-18) 11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8) 12. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-17) 1. 2. 3. 4. WDI0024 0-8 Illustrated table of contents QR25DE engine Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11) Spark plug caps (P. 8-22) Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-18) Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-18) 5. Air cleaner (P. 8-23) 6. Battery (P. 8-19) 7. Fuel/Fusible link box (P. 8-29) 8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8) 9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11) 10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-18) 11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8) 12. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-17) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. 1. 2. 3. 4. LDI0108 Illustrated table of contents 0-9 WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS Warning light Name Anti-lock brake warning light Page 2-9 Warning light Name Low windshield washer fluid warning light (if so equipped) Seat belt warning light and chime Supplemental air bag warning light Page 2-10 Indicator light Name Cruise SET switch indicator light (if so equipped) High beam indicator light (blue) Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) Overdrive off indicator light (automatic transmission models only) Turn signal/hazard indicator lights Page 2-11 or or Brake warning light 2-9 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 Charge warning light Door open warning light Engine oil pressure light Low fuel warning light 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Indicator light 2-11 Name CRUISE main switch indicator light (if so equipped) Page 2-11 2-12 0-10 Illustrated table of contents 1 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Folding rear seat (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Child restraint installation on rear seat center or outboard positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Child restraint installation on front passenger seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 Precautions on supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43 SEATS FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT WARNING Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle. After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked. ARS1152 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. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat properly. See "Precautions on Seat Belt Usage" later in this section. 1-2 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system WARNING After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked. WRS0175 WRS0176 Forward and backward Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position. Reclining To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit (see "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in this section). Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped. Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3 WRS0131 WRS0132 Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver's seat) Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion to the desired position. FOLDING REAR SEAT (if so equipped) Interior trunk access The trunk can be accessed from the rear seat for loading and unloading, as shown. 1 2 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 in an accident or sudden stop. Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. Pull the knob in the trunk to release the rear seatback. Fold down the rear seatback. 1-4 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system