Brake NISSAN SENTRA 2023 Owners Manual

Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3.
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT
Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do
not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not
equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may
damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of flu-
ids other than as recommended is not covered un-
der NISSAN's New Vehicle Limited Warranty outlined
in your Warranty Information Booklet.
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid — — — • Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease —— — • NLGI No. 2 (lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— — • HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf )
• For additional information, see “Air conditioner sys-
tem refrigerant and oil recommendations” (P. 10-8).
Air conditioning system oil —— — • Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type PAG or
equivalent
• For additional information, see “Air conditioner sys-
tem refrigerant and oil recommendations” (P. 10-8).
Windshield-washer fluid USA
2.5 L 5/8 gal 1/2 gal
• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate
Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid or equivalent
Canada 4.2 L 1-1/8 gal 7/8 gal
Technical and consumer information10-3

Due to legal requirements in some states
and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may
be required to be in what is called the
“ready condition” 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 can
be obtained by ordinary usage of the
vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is re-
paired or the battery is disconnected, the
vehicle may be reset to a “not ready” condi-
tion. Before taking the I/M test, check the
vehicle's inspection/maintenance test
readiness condition. Place the ignition
switch in the ON position without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink af ter 20 seconds, the I/M test condi-
tion is “ready”. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready con-
dition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data
that will assist in understanding how a ve-
hicle's systems performed. The EDR is de-
signed to record data related to vehicle dy-
namics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to re-
cord such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depress- ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• Sounds are not recorded. These data can help provide a better un-
derstanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-
trivial crash situation occurs; no data are
recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g.,
name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as
law enforcement, could combine the EDR
data with the type of personally identif ying
data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer and NISSAN
dealer, other parties, such as law enforce-
ment, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data will only be accessed with the
consent of the vehicle owner or lessee or
as otherwise required or permitted by law.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
10-24Technical and consumer information

11 Index
A
Active Ride Control.............5-134Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-44Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)
..............1-52Air bag warning labels............1-65Air bag warning light.........1-65, 2-12Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-65, 2-12Air cleaner...................8-17Air cleaner housing filter..........8-17Air conditionerAir conditioner operation. . . .4-35, 4-40Air conditioner service..........4-43Air conditioner specification label. .10-14Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations.......10-8Heater and air conditioner
controls...............4-32, 4-40Servicing air conditioner........4-43Air flow charts................4-36Alarm system (See vehicle security
system)................... .2-48Anchor point locations...........1-28Antenna....................4-63Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-129
Antifreeze...................5-141Armrests.....................1-7Audio system.................4-44AM radio operation............4-50AM radio reception............4-44AM/FM radio............4-48, 4-50Auxiliary (AUX) devices operation. . .4-52Bluetooth® audio.............4-59FM radio operation............4-51FM radio reception............4-44iPod® Player................4-56iPod® player operation.........4-56Radio................... .4-44USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port.................... .4-53USB Connections.............4-54USB interface...............4-53Autolight switch...............2-53Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-71Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-28Automatic door locks.............3-6Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with Pedestrian Detection......2-13, 5-92
B
Battery.................5- 141, 8-13Charge warning light...........2-11Battery replacement............8-23
Key fob...................8-23NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-23Before starting the engine.........5-14Belt (See drive belt)..............8-15Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-36Bluetooth® audio..............4-59Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system.................... .4-66Bluetooth® connections.........4-81Connecting procedure..........4-71Phone indicators.............4-70Text messaging..............4-77Voice commands.............4-73Booster seats.................1-40Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-129Brake fluid.................8-10Brake light (See stop light).......8-27Brake system...............5-129Brake warning light............2-10Brake wear indicators.......2-17,8-19Self-adjusting brakes...........8-19Brake and clutch fluid............8-10Brake Assist..................5-131Brake fluid...................8-10Brake system................5-129Brakes.....................8-19Break-in schedule.............5-125Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-58Brightness/contrast button.........4-7

Engine Block Heater.............5-142Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Event Data recorders............10-24Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items.......................9-5Extended storage switch..........2-65Eyeglass case.................2-68
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-13Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire..................... .6-3Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-10Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Clutch fluid..................8-11Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-10Engine coolant................8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Windshield-washer fluid..........8-11Fog light switch................2-59Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system). . .1-52Front power seat adjustment........1-5Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket..............2-66
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-126Fuel gauge..................2-7Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation..........10-4Fuel-filler cap................3-24Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-23Fuel-filler lid.................3-24Loose fuel cap warning......2-28, 2-42Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-125Fuel gauge....................2-7Fuel-filler door.................3-23Fuses......................8-20Fusible links...................8-21
G
Gas cap.....................3-24Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Fuel gauge..................2-7Speedometer..............2-4, 2-5Tachometer................ .2-6Trip odometer................2-5General maintenance.............9-2Glove box................... .2-67
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®. .4-66Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2
Head restraints.................1-8Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-52Headlight control switch...........2-52Headlights...................8-25Heated seat switches............2-60Heated steering wheel switch.......2-61Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls
................4-32, 4-40Heater operation..........4-33, 4-41Hill start assist system...........5-135Hood.......................3-21Horn...................... .2-59
I
Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-11Immobilizer system..........2-49, 5-14Important vehicle information label. . .10-13In-cabin microfilter..............8-17Increasing fuel economy..........5-126IndicatorNISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge indicator
............5-13Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-28Instrument brightness control.......2-58Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-2Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-58Intelligent Around View® Monitor......4-16Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC).......5-61Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).....5-121Intelligent Engine Brake...........5-134
11-3

Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW).....................5-106Intelligent Key systemKey operating range............3-9Key operation................3-10Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-13Troubleshooting guide.......3-16,3-17Warning signals...........3-16,3-17Intelligent Trace Control..........5-133Interior light...............2-74,2-75Interior trunk lid release...........3-22iPod® Player................. .4-56ISOFIX child restraints.............1-25
J
Jump starting..............6-9, 8-14
K
Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-23Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-13KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®........3-2,3-7NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..................... .3-3
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label. . .10-14C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-13Emission control information label. .10-13Engine serial number..........10-13F.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-13Tire and Loading Information label. .10-14Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.................... .10-12Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-65Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-29LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-25Launch bar menu................4-7License plate
Installing the license plate........10-15LightAir bag warning light........1-65, 2-12Brake light (See stop light)........8-27Bulb check/instrument panel......2-10Bulb replacement.............8-27Charge warning light............2-11Exterior and Interior lights........8-27Fog light switch..............2-59Fog lights..................8-26Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-52Headlight control switch.........2-52Headlights..................8-25Interior light..............2-74,2-75Light bulbs.................8-25Low tire pressure warning light.....2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light.............2-28, 2-43Spotlights (See map light)........2-75Trunk light..................2-76Lights......................8-25Map lights..................2-75Lock
Child safety rear door lock.........3-7Door locks................. .3-4Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-23Power door locks...........3-5, 3-6Trunk lid lock opener lever........3-22Loose fuel cap warning........2-28,2-42Low fuel warning light.........2-28, 2-43Low tire pressure warning light.......2-13Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light..............2-28, 2-43Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)................. .10-16
M
Maintenance
General maintenance...........9-2Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-2Seat belt maintenance..........1-20Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-7Malfunction indicator light..........2-11Manual front seat adjustment........1-3
11-4

Map lights....................2-75Menu button...................4-5Meters and gauges..............2-4Instrument brightness control.....2-58Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-28Outside mirror control..........3-29Outside mirrors..............3-29Rearview...................3-28Vanity mirror................3-27Mirrors......................3-28Moonroof.................2-73,7-5Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-27
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........3-2,3-7NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge indicator..............5-13NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System................. .2-49, 5-14NissanConnect® Owner's Manual......4-2
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). .10-6Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine oil level.........8-6Engine oil.................. .8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Outside mirror control............3-29Outside mirrors................3-29Overhead sunglasses holder........2-68Overheat
If your vehicle overheats.........6-11Owner's manual order form........10-25Owner's manual/service manual
order information..............10-25
P
ParkingParking/parking on hills.........5-127Parking brake.................5-22Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system. .4-66PowerPower door locks...........3-5, 3-6Power outlet................2-64Powerrearwindows............2-71Power steering system.........5-128Power windows..............2-70Rear power windows...........2-71Power outlet................. .2-64Power steering................5-128Precautions
Maintenance precautions.........8-2Precautions on booster
seats...............1-30, 1-36, 1-40Precautions on child
restraints............1-30, 1-36, 1-40
Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-12Precautions on supplemental
restraint system..............1-44Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting..................6-11
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-66FM/AM radio................4-48Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test................... .10-24Rear Automatic Braking (RAB). . . .2-15, 5-85Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-48Rear Door Alert.........2-27,2-42, 2-62Rear power windows.............2-71Rear seat.....................1-7Rear Sonar System (RSS)..........5-135Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch................2-51Rearview mirror................3-28RearView Monitor................4-8Recommended Fluids............10-2Recorders
Event Data................ .10-24Refrigerant recommendation.......10-8Registering a vehicle in another
country.................... .10-12Remote Engine Start..........3-18,5-15Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-22
11-5

S
SafetyChild safety rear door lock.........3-7Child seat belts.....1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-40Reporting safety defects (US only). .10-22Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment......1-3Front power seat adjustment.......1-5Rear seat adjustment............1-7Seat beltChild safety..................1-21Infants and small children.....1-21,1-22Injured person................1-16Larger children...............1-22Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-12Pregnant women..............1-15Seat belt extenders............1-20Seat belt maintenance..........1-20Seat belts................1-12,7-7Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-19Three-point type with retractor.....1-16Seat belt extenders..............1-20Seat belt warning light.........1-15,2-12Seatback pockets...............2-66SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Armrests....................1-7Front seats..................1-2Manual front seat adjustment......1-3Rear seat....................1-7Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start.........2-49, 5-14
Security systemsVehicle security system.........2-48Self-adjusting brakes.............8-19Service manual order form........10-25Servicing air conditioner...........4-43Shif t lock release...............5-19Shif tingContinuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
..................5-17,5-18Manual transmission...........5-21Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-19Siri® Eyes-Free................ .4-63Sonar
Rear system................5-135Spark plug replacement...........8-16Spark plugs...................8-16Specifications................ .10-9Speedometer...............2-4, 2-5Spotlights (See map light)..........2-75SRS warning label...............1-65Stability control................5-131Standard maintenance............9-9Starting
Before starting the engine........5-14Jump starting.............6-9, 8-14Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting................6-11Starting the engine............5-14Starting the engine..............5-14Starting the engine (models with NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system)...........5-14Steering
Power steering system.........5-128
Steering wheel.................3-26Stop light....................8-27Storage.................... .2-66Storage tray..................2-67Sun visors....................3-26Sunglasses case...............2-68Sunglasses holder..............2-68Sunroof...................2-73,7-5Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-65Supplemental air bag warning
light................... .1-65, 2-12Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................... .1-52Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-65Precautions on supplemental
restraint system..............1-44Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-44SwitchAutolight switch..............2-53Automatic power window switch. . . .2-71Fog light switch..............2-59Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-52Headlight control switch.........2-52Instrument brightness control.....2-58Power door lock switch........3-5, 3-6Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch..............2-51Turn signal switch.............2-58
11-6

T
Tachometer...................2-6Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start...............2-49, 5-14Three-way catalyst...............5-4TiltTelescopic steering............3-26TireFlat tire................... .6-3Spare tire................6-4, 8-41Tire and Loading Information label. .10-14Tire chains..................8-37Tire pressure................8-29Tire rotation.................8-38Types of tires................8-36Uniform tire quality grading.......10-21Wheel/tire size...............10-10Wheels and tires..............8-29Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-13Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)...................... .5-5Towing
2-wheel drive models...........6-134-wheel drive models...........6-13Flat towing................ .10-20Trailer towing...............10-20Towing a trailer................10-20Towing your vehicle..............6-12Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)........5-25
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid
..................8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-16Driving with manual transmission. . .5-21Travel (See registering a vehicle in
another country)...............10-12Trip odometer................. .2-5Trunk access through the rear seat. . . .3-23Trunk lid.....................3-22Trunk lid lock opener lever..........3-22Trunk light....................2-76Turn signal switch...............2-58
U
Uniform tire quality grading........10-21USB interface.................4-53USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........2-64
V
Vanity mirror..................3-27Variable voltage control system......8-15Vehicle dimensions and weights.....10-11Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-131Vehicle identification.............10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)...............10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate...................... .10-12
Vehicle immobilizer system.....2-49, 5-14Vehicle information display......2-18,2-32Vehicle loading information........10-16Vehicle recovery................6-14Vehicle security system...........2-48Vehicle security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start
...............2-49, 5-14Vents...................... .4-31Visors......................3-26Voice Prompt Interrupt...........4-69
W
Warning
Air bag warning light........1-65, 2-12Battery charge warning light.......2-11Brake warning light............2-10Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-11Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Loose fuel cap warning......2-28, 2-42Low fuel warning light.......2-28, 2-43Low tire pressure warning light.....2-13Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light.............2-28, 2-43Seat belt warning light.......1-15,2-12Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-65, 2-12Vehicle security system.........2-48Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-65Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders...............2-9
11-7