bulb NISSAN SENTRA 2023 Owners Manual

1. Engine hood (P. 3-21)
2. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-50)
3. Windshield (P. 8-18)4. Power windows (P. 2-70)
5. Doors (P. 3-4)
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (P. 3-7)
Keys (P. 3-2) 6. Mirrors (P. 3-28)
Side view camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-16)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-29) Flat tire (P. 6-3)
Tire chains (P. 8-37)
8. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-52)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-25)
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-57)
9. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-59)
10. Front view camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-16)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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1. Rearview camera (P. 4-8)
2. Trunk lid (P. 3-22)Trunk lid release (P. 3-22) 3. High-mounted stop light (P. 8-25)
4. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-25)
5. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-51) 6. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-7)
7. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-23)
Fuel-filler cap (P. 3-23)
Fuel recommendation (P. 10-4)
8. Rear sonar sensors (P. 5-135)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LII2636
EXTERIOR REAR
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CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights
(if so equipped) will come on:
,,,,,or
The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:
,or,,,,
If any light does not come on or operate in
a way other than described, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb and/or a system mal-
function. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the vehicle information display
between the speedometer and tachom-
eter. For additional information, see “Ve-
hicle information display 4.2 inch (11 cm)
Type A” (P. 2-18) or “Vehicle information dis-
play 7 inch (18 cm) Type B” (P. 2-32).
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (red)
For additional information on warnings
and indicators, see “Vehicle information
display 4.2 inch (11 cm) Type A” (P. 2-18) or
“Vehicle information display 7 inch (18 cm)
Type B” (P. 2-32).
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on while the engine
is running with the parking brake not ap-
plied, stop the vehicle and perform the
following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brakefluid as necessary. For additional infor-
mation, see “Brake fluid” (P. 8-10). 2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
WARNING
• Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for re-
pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed because driving it could be
dangerous.
• Pressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or a low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-
ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
• If the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It
is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
2-10Instruments and controls

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
Press the “+” button to increase the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.
Press the “-” button to decrease the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
1Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signal cancels
automatically.
Lane change signal
2Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever
does not latch, to signal a lane change.
Hold the lever until the lane change is
completed. Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does
not latch, and release the lever. The turn
signal will automatically flash three times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal
a lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.
NOTE:
If the turn signal light bulb malfunctions,
the turn signal indicator will flash at a
higher frequency when the turn signal is
activated.
NOTE:
The 3 flash pass feature may be disabled.
For additional information, see “Vehicle
information display 7 inch (18 cm) Type
B” (P. 2-32).
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2-58Instruments and controls

8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.......................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ...........8-3
Engine cooling system ..........................8-4
Checking engine coolant level ................8-5
Changing engine coolant ....................8-5
Engine oil .......................................8-6
Checking engine oil level .....................8-6
Changing engine oil and oil filter ..............8-6
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid (if so equipped) ............................ 8-10
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..........8-10
Brake fluid ................................... 8-10
Clutch (if so equipped) fluid ...................8-11
Windshield-washer fluid .........................8-11
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ............8-11
Battery......................................... 8-13
Jump starting ............................... 8-14
Variable voltage control system ................8-15
Drive belt ....................................... 8-15
Spark plugs .................................... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs .......................8-16
Air cleaner ..................................... 8-17In-cabin microfilter
.......................... 8-17
Windshield wiper blades ........................8-18
Cleaning .................................... 8-18
Replacing ................................... 8-18
Brakes ......................................... 8-19
Fuses .......................................... 8-20
Engine compartment .......................8-20
Passenger compartment ...................8-22
Battery replacement ........................... 8-23
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......................8-23
Lights .......................................... 8-25
Headlights .................................. 8-25
Turn signal bulb ............................. 8-26
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-26
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-27
Wheels and tires ...............................
8-29
Tir

e pressure ................................ 8-29
Tire labeling ................................. 8-33
Types of tires ................................ 8-36
Tire chains .................................. 8-37
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-38

HEADLIGHTS
For additional information on headlight
bulb replacement, refer to the instructions
outlined in this section.
Replacing the halogen headlight
bulb (if so equipped)
CAUTION
• Aiming is not necessary af ter replac-
ing the bulb. When aiming adjust-
ment is necessary, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. •
Do not leave the headlight assembly
open without a bulb installed for a
long period of time. Dust, moisture,
smoke, etc. entering the headlight
body may affect bulb performance.
Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly just before a replacement
bulb is installed.
• Only touch the base when handling
the bulb. Never touch the glass enve-
lope. Touching the glass could sig-
nificantly affect bulb life and/or
headlight performance.
• High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb
may break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
• Use the same number and wattage
as shown in the chart.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the electrical connector.
3. Rotate the high beam bulb
OAcounter-
clockwise and remove bulb.
4. Rotate the low beam bulb
OBcounter-
clockwise and remove bulb.
Reverse instructions to install bulbs.
LDI3512
Type A (if so equipped)
LIGHTS
Do-it-yourself8-25

WARNING
Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit
or right af ter being turned off. Burning
may result.
CAUTION
• Do not touch glass surface of the bulb
with bare hands or allow oil or grease to
get on it to prevent damage to bulb.
• Do not leave the bulb out of the lamp
reflector for a long time because dust,
moisture, smoke, etc. may affect the
performance of the lamp.
• Fog may temporarily form inside the
lens of the exterior lights in the rain or
in a car wash. A temperature difference
between the inside and the outside of
the lens causes the fog. This is not a
malfunction. If large drops of water col-
lect inside the lens, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
servicing.
Replacing the LED headlight bulb
(if so equipped)
If LED headlight bulb replacement is re-
quired, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
TURN SIGNAL BULB
To replace the turn signal bulb follow the
instructions listed in “Replacing the halo-
gen headlight bulb” (P. 8-25).
FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
For additional information on fog light bulb
replacement, refer to the instructions out-
lined in this section.
Replacing the fog light bulb
If fog light bulb replacement is required, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
CAUTION
• High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb
may break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
• When handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
• Use the same number and wattage
as originally installed as shown in the
chart.
• Do not leave the bulb out of the fog
light for a long period of time as dust,
moisture and smoke may enter the
fog light body and affect the perfor-
mance of the fog light.
8-26Do-it-yourself

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
ItemWattage (W)Bulb No.
Headlight assembly (Type A) (if so equipped) Low 55H11
High/Daytime running (Canada only) 65H9
Turn/Park 27/73457NAK
Side marker* ——
Headlight assembly (Type B) (if so equipped)* Low ——
High ——
Daytime running lights ——
Turn 27/73457NAK
Park ——
Side marker ——
Headlight assembly (Type C) (if so equipped)* Low ——
High ——
Daytime running lights ——
Turn/Park ——
Side marker ——
Front fog light (If so equipped) * ——
Door mirror turn signal light (If so equipped)* ——
Vanity mirror light (If so equipped)* 5W5W
Map lights* 8W8W
Room light* 8W8W
Trunk light* 3.4158
High-mounted stop light* ——
Rear combination light* Tail/Stop/Side marker 21/5W21/5W
Turn 21WY21W
Trunk lid lamp* Tail 5W5W
Back up 16W16W
License plate light* ——
* It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for replacement.
Always check with the Parts Department at
a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts
information.
Do-it-yourself8-27

1. Map light
2. Room light
3. Door mirror turn signal light(if so equipped)
4. Headlight assembly
5. Fog light (if so equipped)
6. High-mount stop light
7. Trunk light
8. License plate light
9. Rear combination light
Replacement procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C or D.
When replacing a bulb, first remove the
lens, lamp and/or cover.
Indicates bulb removal
Indicates bulb installation
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WDI0263
8-28Do-it-yourself

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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