brakes NISSAN SENTRA 2018 Owner´s Manual

8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.......................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ...........8-3
Engine cooling system ..........................8-5
Checking engine coolant level ................8-6
Changing engine coolant .....................8-6
Engine oil ........................................8-7
Checking engine oil level .....................8-7
Changing engine oil ..........................8-8
Changing engine oil filter ....................8-10
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid (if so equipped) ............................. 8-11
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..........8-12
Brake fluid ................................... 8-12
Clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..................8-12
Windshield-washer fluid ........................8-13
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ............8-13
Battery......................................... 8-14
Jump starting ............................... 8-15
Variable voltage control system ................8-16
Drive belt ....................................... 8-16
Spark plugs .................................... 8-17
Replacing spark plugs ....................... 8-17
Air cleaner ...................................... 8-18In-cabin microfilter
.......................... 8-19
Windshield wiper blades ........................8-19
Cleaning .................................... 8-19
Replacing ................................... 8-19
Brakes.......................................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-22
Engine compartment .......................8-22
Passenger compartment ....................8-24
Battery replacement ........................... 8-25
Key fob (if so equipped) ......................8-26
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ......8-27
Lights .......................................... 8-29
Headlights ................................... 8-29
Turn signal bulb ............................. 8-31
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-31
Ex

terior and interior lights ...................8-33
Wheels and tires ................................ 8-35
Tire pressure ................................ 8-35
Tire labeling ................................. 8-39
Types of tires ................................ 8-41
Tire chains .................................. 8-42
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-43

If you wax the surface of the hood, be care-
ful not to let wax get into the washer nozzle
F. This may cause clogging or improper
windshield-washer operation. If wax gets
into the nozzle, remove it with a needle or
small pin
E. If the brakes do not operate properly, have
the brakes checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.
Self-adjusting brakes
Your 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
time the parking brake is applied.
WARNING
Have your brake system checked if the
brake pedal height does not return to
normal. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have
audible wear indicators. When a brake pad
requires replacement, a high pitched
scraping or screeching sound will be heard
when the vehicle is in motion. The noise will
be heard whether or not the brake pedal is
depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the wear indicator
sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other
noise may be heard. Occasional brake
noise during light to moderate stops is nor-
mal and does not affect the function or
performance of the brake system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.
For additional information re-
garding brake inspections, refer to the ap-
propriate maintenance schedule informa-
tion in the "Maintenance and schedules"
section of this manual.
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BRAKES
Do-it-yourself8-21

Doors and engine hood:Check that the
doors and engine hood operate properly.
Also ensure that all latches lock securely.
Lubricate hinges, latches, latch pins, rollers
and links if necessary. Make sure that the
secondary latch keeps the hood from
opening when the primary latch is re-
leased.
When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrica-
tion frequently.
Lights*: Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other
lights are all operating properly and in-
stalled securely. Also check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When check-
ing the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are
missing, and check for any loose wheel
nuts. Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated ev-
ery 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
of ten and always prior to long distance
trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in all
tires, including the spare, to the pressure
specified. Check carefully for damage, cuts
or excessive wear. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components:
Replace the
TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core
and cap when the tires are replaced due to
wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance: If the ve-
hicle should pull to either side while driving
on a straight and level road, or if you detect
uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may
be a need for wheel alignment. If the steer-
ing wheel or seat vibrates at normal high-
way speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield: Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at least
every six months for cracks or other dam-
age. Have a damaged windshield repaired
by a qualified repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for
cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked on a regular basis, such as
when performing scheduled maintenance,
cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the
pedal does not catch or require uneven
effort. Keep the floor mat away from the
pedal.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer
to stop, have your vehicle checked imme-
diately. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. Keep the
floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull
the vehicle to one side when applied.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) P (Park) position mechanism (if so
equipped): On a fairly steep hill check that
the vehicle is held securely with the shif t
lever in the P (Park) position without apply-
ing any brakes.
Maintenance and schedules9-3

11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-44
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)................1-51
Side and curtain (See supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact
airbagsystem)..............1-59
Air bag warning labels ............1-62
Airbagwarninglight..........1-63, 2-19
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-63, 2-19
Air cleaner ...................8-18
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ....4-26,4-32
Air conditioner service ..........4-34
Air conditioner specification label . .10-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ............10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-8
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-31
Heater and air conditioner
controls...............4-24,4-32
Heater and air conditioner
(manual) ..................4-23
Servicing air conditioner ........4-34
Air flow charts .............4-20,4-27 Alarm system
(See vehicle security system)
.......2-36
Anchor point locations ...........1-28
Antenna ....................4-73
Antifreeze ...................5-77
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-14
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-73
Apps .......................4-74
APPS button ...................4-7
Armrests.................... .1-7
Audible reminders ..............2-22
Audiosystem.................4-34 AMradioreception............4-35
Bluetooth® audio .........4-69,4-70
Bluetooth® streaming audio ......4-70
Compact disc (CD)
player.............4-46,4-51,4-58
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-43
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ................4-48,4-53
FMradioreception............4-35
iPod®Player.............4-63,4-66
iPod® player operation ......4-63,4-66
Radio ....................4-34
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-72
USBinterface............4-59,4-61
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-59,4-61
Autolightswitch ...............2-42
Automatic Automatic power window switch . . .2-58 Automatic anti-glare inside mirror
....3-32
Automatic door locks .............3-7
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) ...................2-14,5-62
AUXjack....................4-59
B
Back button ...................4-7
Battery..................5-77,8-14 Charge warning light ...........2-15
Battery replacement ............8-25
Keyfob................8-25,8-26
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-27
Before starting the engine .........5-14
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-16
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-27
Bluetooth® audio ...........4-69,4-70
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system .....................4-79
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System with
N
avigationSystem..............4-91
Bluetooth® streaming audio with
NavigationSystem..............4-70
Bluetooth® streaming audio without
Navigation System (if so equipped) . . .4-69
Booster seats .................1-41
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-73
Brakefluid.................8-12
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-33
Brakesystem...............5-72

Brakewarninglight............2-14
Brakewearindicators.......2-22,8-21
Self-adjustingbrakes...........8-21
Brakeandclutchfluid.............8-12
Brake assist ...................5-74
Brakefluid....................8-12
Brakes......................8-21
Brake system ..................5-72
Break-in schedule ...............5-68
Brightness/contrast button .........4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-45
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-14
Bulb replacement ...............8-33
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-14
Car phone or CB radio ............4-79
CDcareandcleaning.............4-71
CD player
(See audio system) ........4-46,4-51,4-58
Check tire press .................2-6
Check tire pressure ..............2-34
Childrestraints........1-21, 1-22, 1-23, 1-26 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System..............1-26
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-28
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7Chimes, audible reminders
.........2-22
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clock
(models without navigation system). .4-50
Clockset ....................4-50
Clock set/adjustment .............4-7
Clock setting (models with Navigation
System)......................4-7
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System)...........4-44,4-45,4-49,4-50
Clutch Clutchfluid.................8-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Cold weather driving .............5-77
Compact disc (CD) player . . .4-46, 4-51, 4-58
Connect phone ................4-74
Console box ..................2-53
Console light ..................2-61
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-9,5-17
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..........5-9,5-17
Control panel buttons .............4-4
Back button .................4-7
Brightness/contrast button .......4-9
Enterbutton.................4-4
Settingbutton................4-7
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .....4-72
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-24,4-32
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2 Changing engine coolant
.........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-7
Corrosionprotection..............7-8
Cruisecontrol.................5-45
Cupholders...................2-55
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ........1-59
D
Daytime Running Light System ......2-44
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-40
Dimensions and weights ..........10-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-45
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) ..........4-4
Door locks ....................3-5
Door open warning light ...........2-15
Drivebelt ....................8-16
Driving Coldweatherdriving...........5-77
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..........5-9,5-17
Driving with manual
transmission .............5-10,5-23
Precautions when starting and
driving .....................5-2
Driving the vehicle ...............5-17
11-2

PrecautionsMaintenance precautions .........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats............1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-12
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-44
Precautions when starting and
driving .....................5-2
Programmable features ............4-7
Push starting ..................6-11
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-79
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-43
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-48,4-53
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-72
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M)test ....................10-21
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA)........5-37
Rearpowerwindows.............2-57
Rearseat.................... .1-6
Rearviewmirror................3-32
RearViewMonitor...............4-10
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-40
Recommended Fluids ............10-2 Recorders
EventData.................10-21
Refrigerant recommendation ........10-8
Registering a vehicle in another
country .....................10-11
Remote keyless entry system ........3-8
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-20
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-7
Childseatbelts......1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-20
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ......1-3
Front power seat adjustment ......1-5
Rear seat adjustment ...........1-6
Seatback pockets ...............2-51
Seat belt Childsafety ................ .1-21
Infants and small children ........1-22
InjuredPerson............... .1-15
Largerchildren.............. .1-22
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-12
Pregnant women ..............1-15
Seat belt extenders ............1-20
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-20
Seatbelts................1-12, 7-7
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-19
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-15
Seat belt extenders ..............1-20
Seatbeltwarninglight.........1-15, 2-18 Seats
Adjustment ..................1-2
Armrests .................. .1-7
Frontseats..................1-2
Heatedseats................2-47
Manual front seat adjustment ......1-3
Rearseat.................. .1-6
Security
indicator light ............2-21
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start .......2-38,5-11, 5-14
Security systems Vehicle security system ......2-36,2-36
Self-adjusting brakes .............8-21
Service manual order form .........10-22
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-34
Settingbutton..................4-7
Shif ting Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-19
Manual transmission ...........5-23
Shiftlockrelease................5-21
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-19
Side air bag system (See supplemental
side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system) .................... .1-59
Siri® Eyes-Free .................4-75
Smartphone connectivity ..........4-74
Spark plug replacement ...........8-17
Spark plugs ...................8-17
Specifications ..................10-9
Speedometer ................2-4,2-5
SPORT mode switch .............5-26
Spotlights(Seemaplight)..........2-61
SRS warning label ...............1-62
Stability control .................5-74
Standard maintenance ............9-8
11-6