wheel NISSAN SENTRA 2023 Owners Manual

WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel typeSizeOffset in (mm)
Steel 16 x 6.5JJ 1.57 (40)
Aluminum 16 x 6.5J 1.57 (40)
17 x 7J 1.89 (48)
18 x 7.5J 1.69 (43)
T-type (Steel spare) 16 x 4T 1.18 (30)
Tire size 205/60R16
215/50R17
215/45R18
Spare tire T125/70D16
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Unit: in (mm)
Overall length 182.7 (4,640)
Overall width 71.5 (1,816)
Overall height USA S, SV 16 inch wheel56.9 (1,447)
SV 17 inch wheel 56.9 (1,447)
SR 18 inch wheel 57.0 (1,449)
Canada S, SV M/T, CVT 16 inch wheel 57.0 (1,448)
SV CVT17 inch wheel 57.0 (1,448)
SR M/T, CVT 18 inch wheel 57.1 (1,450)
Front Track S, SV16 inch wheel 62.5 (1,588)
SV 17 inch wheel 61.9 (1,572)
SR 18 inch wheel 62.3 (1,582)
Rear Track S, SV16 inch wheel 62.4 (1,585)
SV 17 inch wheel 61.8 (1,570)
SR 18 inch wheel 62.2 (1,580)
Wheelbase 106.6 (2,708)
Gross vehicle weight rating lbs. (kg)
Refer to “F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label” on the
center pillar between the
driver's side front and rear
doors.
Gross axle weight rating
Front lbs. (kg)
Rear lbs. (kg)
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•Overloading not only can
shorten the life of your vehicle
and the tire, but can also cause
unsafe vehicle handling and
longer braking distances. This
may cause a premature tire
failure which could result in a
serious accident and personal
injury. Failures caused by over-
loading are not covered by the
vehicle’s warranty.MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent
weight shif ts that could affect the
balance of your vehicle. When the ve-
hicle is loaded, drive to a scale and
weigh the front and the rear wheels
separately to determine axle loads.
Individual axle loads should not ex-
ceed either of the Gross Axle Weight
Ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle
loads should not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These
ratings are given on the vehicle cer-
tification label. If weight ratings are
exceeded, move or remove items to
bring all weights below the ratings.
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
• Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission
damage.
• Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never backward.
• Never tow your front wheel drive ve-
hicle with the front tires on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious
and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
• DO NOT tow any continuously vari-
able transmission vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground (flat tow-
ing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal
transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication.
• For emergency towing procedures
see “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” (P. 6-12).
TOWING A TRAILER
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Manual Transmission (if so
equipped)
• Always tow with the manual transmis-sion in N (Neutral).
• Af ter towing 500 miles (805 km), start and idle the engine with the transmission in N
(Neutral) for two minutes. Failure to idle
the engine af ter every 500 miles (805 km)
of towing may cause damage to internal
transmission parts.
Continuously Variable
Transmission (if so equipped)
To tow a vehicle equipped with a continu-
ously variable transmission, an appropriate
vehicle dolly MUSTbe placed under the
towed vehicle's drive wheels. Alwaysfollow
the dolly manufacturer's recommenda-
tions when using their product. DOT (Department of Transportation) Qual-
ity Grades: All passenger car tires must
conform to federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where appli-
cable on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature
A
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rat-
ing based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to low-
est, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades repre-
sent the tire's ability to stop on wet pave-ment as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include ac-
celeration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature A, B and C
The temperature grades are A (the high-
est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis-
tance to the generation of heat, and its
ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tem-
perature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and ex-
cessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Mo-
tor Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the mini-
mum required by law.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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Bulb check/instrument panel........2-10Bulb replacement...............8-27
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-13Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................10-2Car phone or CB radio............4-66Cargo
(See vehicle loading information).....10-16Chassis control................5-133Check tire pressure..........2-29,2-44Child restraints.......1-21,1-22,1-23,1-25LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-25Precautions on child
restraints............1-30, 1-36, 1-40Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-28Child safety rear door lock..........3-7Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-5Clock set/adjustment.............4-5Clutch
Clutch fluid..................8-11Cold weather driving............5-141Console box................. .2-67Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT).......................5-16Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-16
Control panel buttons.............4-3Brightness/contrast button........4-7Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel).....4-62Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-32, 4-40CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Checking engine coolant level......8-5Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Corrosion protection..............7-8Cruise control................ .5-59Cup holders...............2-68, 2-69
D
Daytime Running Light System......2-57Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch
..............2-51Dimensions and weights..........10-11Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-58Display controls (see control panel
buttons).................... .4-3Door locks....................3-4Drive belt....................8-15Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-141Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-16Driving with manual transmission. . .5-21
Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Driving the vehicle...............5-16
E
ECO mode switch...............5-24Economy - fuel................5-126Emergency call (SOS) button........2-62Emergency engine shutoff.......5-13,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-13Emission control system warranty. . . .10-22Engine
Before starting the engine........5-14Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-5Checking engine oil level.........8-6Engine compartment check
locations.................. .8-3Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Engine cooling system...........8-4Engine oil...................8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-11Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number..........10-13Engine specifications...........10-9Starting the engine............5-14
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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
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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
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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
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Weights
(See dimensions and weights).......10-11Wheel/tire size................10-10Wheels and tires................8-29When traveling or registering in
another country...............10-12Windows....................2-70Locking passengers' windows.....2-70Powerrearwindows............2-71Power windows..............2-70Rear power windows...........2-71Windshield wiper blades...........8-18Windshield-washer fluid...........8-11WiperWiper blades................8-18Wiper and washer switch..........2-50
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an oc-
tane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number
91).
CAUTION
• Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door
label can operate on E-85. Fuel sys-
tem or other damage can occur if
E-85 is used in vehicles that are not
designed to run on E-85.
• Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect
the warranty coverage.
• Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because
this will damage the three-way
catalyst. •
Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed
to run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15
or E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifi-
cally designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel
can adversely affect the emission
control devices and systems of the
vehicle. Damage caused by such fuel
is not covered by the NISSAN New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty.
• Do not use fuel that contains the oc-
tane booster methylcyclopentadi-
enyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
Using fuel containing MMT may ad-
versely affect vehicle performance
and vehicle emissions. Not all fuel
dispensers are labeled to indicate
MMT content, so you may have to
consult your gasoline retailer for
more details. Note that Federal and
California laws prohibit the use of
MMT in reformulated gasoline.
• U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be
identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common ab-
breviation or the appropriate per-
centage for that region. For additional information, see “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
(P. 10-2).
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
See “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” (P. 10-4).
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
For additional information, see “Tire and
Loading Information label” (P. 10-14).
The label is typically located on the driver
side center pillar or on the driver's door. For
additional information, see “Wheels and
tires” (P. 8-29).
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the break-in procedure
recommendations for the future reliability
and economy of your new vehicle. For ad-
ditional information, see “Break-in sched-
ule” (P. 5-125). Failure to follow these recom-
mendations may result in vehicle damage
or shortened engine life.
GAS STATION INFORMATION