brakes NISSAN SENTRA 2019 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 .....................8-7
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 ............................. 8-30
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-30
Ex

terior and interior lights ...................8-32
Wheels and tires ................................ 8-34
Tire pressure ................................ 8-34
Tire labeling ................................. 8-38
Types of tires ................................ 8-40
Tire chains .................................. 8-41
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-42

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.LDI2723
BRAKES
Do-it-yourself8-21

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.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only
the parking brake applied. If the parking
brake needs adjustment, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Seats: Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to
Maintenance and schedules9-3

11 Index
A
Air bag
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-43
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front
impact air bag system) .........1-50
Side and curtain (See supplemental
side air bag and curtain side-impact
airbagsystem)............. .1-58
Air bag warning labels ............1-61
Airbagwarninglight..........1-62, 2-19
Air bag warning light, supplemental . . .1-62, 2-19
Air cleaner ...................8-18
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ....4-23,4-29
Air conditioner service ..........4-31
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) ......4-28
Heater and air conditioner
controls ...............4-21,4-29
Heater and air conditioner
(manual) ..................4-20
Servicing air conditioner ........4-31
Air flow charts .............4-18,4-24 Alarm system
(See vehicle security system)
.......2-35
Anchor point locations ............1-27
Antenna ....................4-51
Antifreeze ...................5-77
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-14
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-73
Armrests.................... .1-7
Audible reminders ..............2-23
Audiosystem.................4-31 AM/FMradio............4-36,4-38
AM radio operation ............4-38
AMradioreception............4-32
Auxiliary (AUX) devices operation . . .4-39
Bluetooth® audio .............4-46
FM radio operation ............4-39
FMradioreception............4-32
iPod®Player................4-43
iPod® player operation .........4-43
Radio ....................4-31
Steering wheel audio control switch. .4-49
USB Connections .............4-41
USBinterface...............4-40
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
Connection Port .............4-40
Autolightswitch................2-41
Automatic Automatic power window switch . . .2-56
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ....3-31
Automatic door locks .............3-7
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) ...................2-14,5-62 B
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 ...............4-46
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system . .4-54 Bluetooth® connections ........4-69
Connecting procedure .........4-60
Phone indicators .............4-58
Text messaging ..............4-65
Voice commands .............4-61
Booster seats .................1-40
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-73
Brakefluid.................8-12
Brakelight(Seestoplight)....... 8-32
Brakesystem...............5-72
Brakewarninglight............2-14
Brakewearindicators.......2-23,8-21
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-21
Brakeandclutchfluid............8-12
Brake Assist ..................5-74
Brakefluid...................8-12
Brakes......................8-21
Brakesystem.................5-72
Break-in schedule ..............5-68

RecordersEventData.................10-22
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, 1-29, 1-35, 1-40
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 ...............2-50
Seat belt Childsafety................ .1-20
Infants and small children ........1-21
InjuredPerson............... .1-15
Largerchildren.............. .1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-12
Pregnant women ..............1-15
Seat belt extenders ............1-19
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-20
Seatbelts................1-12, 7-7
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-19
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-15
Seat belt extenders ..............1-19
Seatbeltwarninglight.........1-15, 2-19
Seats Adjustment ..................1-2 Armrests ...................1-7
Frontseats..................1-2
Heatedseats................2-46
Manual front seat adjustment
......1-3
Rearseat.................. .1-6
Security indicator light ............2-22
Security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start.............2-37,5-10,5-14
Security systems Vehicle security system ......2-35,2-35
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-21
Service manual order form .........10-22
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-31
Shif ting Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-18
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
airbagsystem)................ .1-58
Siri® Eyes-Free .................4-51
Spark plug replacement ...........8-17
Spark plugs ...................
8-17
Specifications ..................10-9
Speedometer ................2-4,2-5
SPORT mode switch .............5-26
Spotlights(Seemaplight)..........2-60
SRS warning label ...............1-61
Stability control .................5-74
Standard maintenance ............9-8
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-14
Jumpstarting.............6-9,8-15 Precautions when starting and
driving
.....................5-2
Push starting ................6-11
Starting the engine ............5-14
Starting the engine ..............5-14
Starting the engine (models with NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system) ...........5-16
Steering Power steering system ..........5-71
Steering wheel .................3-30
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-49
Stoplight....................8-32
Storage.....................2-49
Storagetray...................2-51
Sunglasses case ................2-53
Sunglasses holder ...............2-53
Sunroof ..................2-58, 2-58
Sunvisors....................3-30
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-61
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................... .1-62, 2-19
Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................... .1-50
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .....1-61
Precautions on supplemental
restraintsystem..............1-43
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .......1-43
Supplemental side and curtain
side-impact air bag system .........1-58
Switch Autolightswitch..............2-41
Automatic power window switch . . .2-56
Foglightswitch..............2-45
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
11-6