engine NISSAN SENTRA 2018 Owner´s Manual

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MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its
performance, safety, emissions or du-
rability and may even violate govern-
mental regulations. In addition, dam-
age or performance problems
resulting from modifications may not
be covered under NISSAN warranties.
WARNING
Installing an af termarket On-Board Di-
agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for ex-
ample remote insurance company
monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics,
telematics or engine reprogramming,
may cause interference or damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of any af termarket
OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically
approved by NISSAN. The vehicle war-
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features and equipment available on this
model. Features and equipment in your ve-
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level, options selected, order, date of pro-
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equipment that are not included or in-
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right to change specifications, perfor-
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, 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 con-
tained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm.
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passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle
can expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known
to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust, do not idle the en-
gine except as necessary, service your
vehicle in a well-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands fre-
quently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium bat-
teries, may contain perchlorate material.
The following advisory is provided: “Per-
chlorate Material – special handling may
apply. For additional information, refer to
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate/”.
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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 locations ...........0-8
Warning and indicator lights ....................0-10

1. Engine hood (P. 3-25)
2. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-39)
3. Windshield (P. 8-19)
4. Power windows (P. 2-56)
5. Door locks (P. 3-5)Key fob (if so equipped) (P. 3-8)
NISSAN Intelligent Key®
(if so equipped) (P. 3-11)
Keys (P. 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-32)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-35) Flat tire (P. 6-3)
Tire chains (P. 8-35)
8. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-41)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-41)
9. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-41)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-41)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LII2427
EXTERIOR FRONT
Illustrated table of contents0-3

MRA8DE engine
1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)
2. Brake and clutch (if so equipped)fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
4. Battery (P. 8-14)
5. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-22)
6. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
7. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)
9. Drive belt location (P.8-16)
10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-13)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI2931
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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MR16DDT engine
1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)
2. Brake and clutch (if so equipped)fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
4. Battery (P. 8-14)
5. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-22)
6. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
7. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)
9. Drive belt location (P. 8-16)
10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-13)
11. Relay box (DTRL) (if so equipped)
(P. 8-22)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI3011
Illustrated table of contents0-9

Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light 2-14
Automatic Emer-
gency Braking
(AEB) system
warning light (if so
equipped)2-14
or
Brake warning
light
2-14
Charge warning
light 2-15
Door open warn-
ing light (if so
equipped)2-15
Warning
light Name Page
Engine oil pres-
sure warning light
(if so equipped) 2-15
Low fuel warning
light (if so
equipped)2-16
Low tire pressure
warning light
2-16
Low windshield-
washer fluid
warning light (if so
equipped)2-18
Master warning
light (if so
equipped)
2-18
or
Power steering
warning light
2-18
Warning
light Name Page
Seat belt warning
light and chime 2-18
Shif t P (Park)
warning light (if so
equipped) 2-19
Supplemental air
bag warning light
2-19
Indicator
light Name Page
Continuously
Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) po-
sition indicator
light (CVT models)
(if so equipped) 2-19
Cruise main
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)
2-20
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Indicatorlight Name Page
ECO mode indica-
tor light (if so
equipped) 2-20
Engine start op-
eration indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-20
Front fog light in-
dicator light (if so
equipped)
2-20
Front passenger
air bag status
light2-20
High beam indi-
cator light (blue)
2-20
Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL)2-20
Overdrive OFF
indicator light (if
so equipped) 2-21
Indicator
light Name Page
Security indicator
light 2-21
Side light and
headlight indica-
tor light (green)2-21
Slip indicator light 2-21
SPORT mode indi-
cator light (if so
equipped)2-22
Turn signal/
hazard indicator
lights2-22
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light2-22
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel................................2-2
Meters and gauges ..............................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .................2-4
Tachometer .................................. 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......... 2-7
Fuel gauge ...................................2-8
Trip computer (if so equipped) ................2-9
Outside temperature display ................2-12
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................................... 2-13
Checking lights .............................. 2-14
Warning lights ............................... 2-14
Indicator lights .............................. 2-19
Audible reminders ........................... 2-22
Vehicle information display (if so equipped) .....2-23
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-23
Startup display .............................. 2-24
Settings ..................................... 2-24
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-32
Security systems ............................... 2-36
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) .....2-36
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-38 Wiper and washer switch
.......................2-39
Switch operation ............................ 2-39
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch ................2-40
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-41
Headlight control switch .....................2-41
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system
(Type A) (if so equipped) .....................2-44
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system
(Type B) (if so equipped) .....................2-44
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system (Type C — NISMO) (if so
equipped) ................................... 2-44
Instrument brightness control ...............2-45
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-45
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-46
Horn ...........................................2-47
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..........2-47
V

ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-48
E-call (SOS) switch (if so equipped) ..............2-49
Power outlet .................................... 2-49
Storage ........................................ 2-50
Front-door pockets .......................... 2-50