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Nissan 2008 Sentra User Manual

Nissan 2008 Sentra
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Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have any
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.
Before driving your vehicle please read this Own-
er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
with controls and maintenance requirements, as-
sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
MINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.
ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Preteen
children should be seated in the rear
seat.
ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its
performance, safety or durability, and
may even violate governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or per-
formance problems resulting from modi-
fications may not be covered under
NISSAN warranties.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
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2008 Sentra (sen)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
01/22/08—debbie
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Nissan 2008 Sentra Specifications

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BrandNissan
Model2008 Sentra
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FOREWORD

READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Important driving rules and safety reminders for vehicle operation.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

Warnings regarding vehicle modifications and warranty implications.

AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag

Information on the front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag.

Supplemental front-impact air bags

Details concerning the supplemental front-impact air bags.

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)

The LATCH system for securing child restraints in the vehicle.

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

SEATS

Information on front manual seat adjustment and related features.

FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS

Details on how Active Head Restraints function and their adjustment.

SEAT BELTS

Precautions and proper usage guidelines for seat belts.

CHILD SAFETY

Guidelines for restraining infants and children in the vehicle.

Fastening the seat belts

Step-by-step instructions on how to fasten seat belts correctly.

Unfastening the seat belts

Procedures for unfastening seat belts.

Center of the rear seat (except SE-R model)

Details on the rear center seat belt system.

Stowing the rear center seat belt

Instructions on how to properly stow the rear center seat belt.

Attaching the rear center seat belt

How to attach the rear center seat belt connector.

SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Front seats)

How to adjust the shoulder belt anchor height for front seats.

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS

Important safety guidelines for using child restraints.

LATCH system anchor locations

Location of LATCH system anchor points for child restraints.

TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT

How to secure the top tether strap for child restraints.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH

Step-by-step guide for installing child restraints using LATCH.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS

Instructions for installing child restraints with vehicle seat belts.

BOOSTER SEATS

Information and precautions for using booster seats.

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

Procedures for installing booster seats in the vehicle.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Overview of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components.

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats)

Details on the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System for front seats.

Front passenger air bag and status light

Information on the front passenger air bag system and status indicators.

Other supplemental front air bag precautions

Additional safety precautions for front air bag systems.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT

Understanding the supplemental air bag warning light.

Repair and replacement procedure

Procedures for repairing and replacing supplemental air bag systems.

2 Instruments and controls

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Overview and identification of controls on the instrument panel.

METERS AND GAUGES

Overview of the vehicle's meters and gauges.

Odometer/Twin trip odometer

How to read and reset the odometer and trip odometers.

TACHOMETER

How to read and use the tachometer to monitor engine speed.

FUEL GAUGE

How to read and use the fuel gauge.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

Understanding the engine coolant temperature gauge.

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Explanation of various warning lights and audible alerts.

WARNING LIGHTS

Details on specific warning lights for brakes and charging systems.

Electric power steering warning light

Information about the electric power steering warning light.

Low tire pressure warning light (if so equipped)

Function and warnings related to the low tire pressure light.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

Explanations of various indicator lights on the instrument panel.

AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Information on audible alerts for brake wear and key reminders.

SECURITY SYSTEMS (if so equipped)

Overview of the vehicle's security systems.

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

Operation of the windshield wiper and washer controls.

HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH

How to operate the headlight controls and lighting functions.

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL

Adjusting the brightness of the instrument panel lights.

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH

How to use the hazard warning flasher switch.

HORN

How to use the vehicle's horn.

STORAGE

Overview of various storage compartments in the vehicle.

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

How to use and care for the sunglasses holder.

CUP HOLDERS

How to adjust and use the vehicle's cup holders.

CONSOLE BOX

Operation of the center console box and disc holder.

CARGO NET (if so equipped)

Instructions for installing and using the cargo net.

POWER WINDOWS (if so equipped)

Operation and safety precautions for power windows.

Rear power window switch

How to operate the rear power window controls.

ELECTRIC MOONROOF

Operation and reset procedure for the electric moonroof.

INTERIOR LIGHT

Operation and features of the interior lighting system.

MAP LIGHTS (if so equipped)

How to use the map lights.

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

KEYS

Information on master keys, transponder chips, and key number plates.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM KEYS (if so equipped)

Information on keys registered with the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System.

INTELLIGENT KEYS (if so equipped)

Details on using and caring for Intelligent Keys.

DOORS

How to lock and unlock vehicle doors manually.

Power (if so equipped)

Operating the power door lock system for all doors.

Lockout protection

Preventing accidental locking of keys inside the vehicle.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (models without Intelligent Key system) (if so equipped)

Using the remote keyless entry system to lock/unlock doors.

WARNING SIGNALS

Understanding various warning signals and audible reminders.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Guide to diagnosing and resolving issues with vehicle systems.

HOOD

Procedures for opening and closing the vehicle hood.

TRUNK LID RELEASE SWITCH

How to operate the trunk lid release switch.

STEERING WHEEL

How to adjust the steering wheel's tilt and telescope.

MIRRORS

Information on rearview and outside mirror adjustments.

4 Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems

CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS (if so equipped)

Overview and identification of controls on the instrument panel.

HOW TO USE THE TRIP INFO BUTTON

Navigating and using the TRIP INFO display modes.

Distance to empty (MI or km)

Understanding the estimated driving distance before refueling.

CLOCK

How to adjust the digital clock time display.

VENTILATORS

Adjusting airflow direction for vehicle ventilators.

HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (manual)

Operation of the manual heater and air conditioning system.

CONTROLS

Overview of heater and air conditioner controls like fan and air flow.

AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION (if so equipped)

How to operate the air conditioning system for cooling and dehumidifying.

SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER

Important precautions and recommendations for servicing the A/C system.

RADIO

Understanding radio reception factors and AM/FM signal characteristics.

Compact disc (CD) player

How to use the CD player, including care and precautions.

Playback order

How the system determines the playback order for CDs and MP3 files.

FM/AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so equipped)

Operation of the FM/AM radio and CD player.

CD select buttons

How to select different CDs in the changer.

CD/AUX (Auxiliary) button

Connecting and playing external audio devices via AUX jack.

STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR AUDIO CONTROL (If so equipped)

Using steering wheel controls for audio system operation.

ANTENNA

How to install and remove the vehicle's antenna.

BLUETOOTH HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM (if so equipped)

Setting up and using the Bluetooth hands-free phone system.

USING THE SYSTEM

How to use the NISSAN Voice Recognition system for hands-free operation.

Operating tips

Tips for optimal performance of the Voice Recognition system.

CONTROL BUTTONS

Location and function of Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System control buttons.

GETTING STARTED

Initial steps for setting up and using the Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Solutions for common problems with the voice recognition system.

5 Starting and driving

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING

General safety guidelines for starting and operating the vehicle.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

Safety warnings regarding exhaust fumes and carbon monoxide.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (if so equipped)

How the TPMS alerts the driver to low tire pressure.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER

Safe driving practices to prevent collisions and rollovers.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING

Warnings and consequences of driving under the influence.

IGNITION SWITCH

How to use the ignition switch and its various positions.

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)

Operating procedures for the Continuously Variable Transmission.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Instructions for operating the manual transmission and key positions.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM

How the immobilizer system prevents unauthorized starting.

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

Recommended procedures for starting and driving the vehicle with CVT.

Shifting

How to properly shift gears in the transmission.

PARKING BRAKE

Proper use and safety precautions for the parking brake.

CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)

How to use and precautions for the cruise control system.

CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS

Detailed steps for operating cruise control functions.

BREAK-IN SCHEDULE

Recommendations for breaking in the new vehicle for optimal performance.

PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS

Safe procedures for parking the vehicle, especially on inclines.

POWER STEERING

Information on the power steering system and its warning light.

BRAKE SYSTEM

Explanation of the vehicle's brake system and precautions.

COLD WEATHER DRIVING

Tips and precautions for driving in cold weather conditions.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so equipped)

How to use the engine block heater for cold starts.

6 In case of emergency

FLAT TIRE

Information on tire pressure and TPMS alerts for flat tires.

Getting the spare tire and tools

Steps to access and prepare the spare tire and necessary tools.

Jacking up vehicle and removing the damaged tire

Proper procedure for safely jacking up the vehicle and changing a tire.

JUMP STARTING

Step-by-step instructions and safety precautions for jump starting the vehicle.

PUSH STARTING

Information on push starting and precautions for engine overheating.

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

Guidelines and safety precautions for towing the vehicle.

TOWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN

NISSAN's recommended methods for towing the vehicle.

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehicle)

Procedures for freeing the vehicle if it gets stuck.

7 Appearance and care

CLEANING EXTERIOR

How to properly wash and wax the vehicle's exterior.

REMOVING SPOTS

Methods for removing spots and contaminants from the paint.

GLASS

Instructions for cleaning vehicle glass surfaces.

ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS

How to clean and care for aluminum alloy wheels.

CHROME PARTS

How to clean and maintain chrome parts.

TIRE DRESSINGS

Precautions and advice on using tire dressings.

CLEANING INTERIOR

How to clean the vehicle's interior surfaces.

FLOOR MATS

Proper use, maintenance, and positioning of floor mats.

SEAT BELTS

Cleaning and maintenance instructions for seat belts.

CORROSION PROTECTION

Factors contributing to corrosion and how to protect the vehicle.

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

General overview of minimum maintenance requirements and owner responsibilities.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Routine checks and maintenance tasks for everyday operation.

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

General safety precautions to observe during maintenance work.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

Identifying key fluid reservoirs and components in the engine compartment.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Checking and maintaining the engine cooling system.

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

How to check and maintain the engine oil level.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

Step-by-step guide for changing the engine oil.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER

Procedures for replacing the engine oil filter.

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID

Information on NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 and its service.

BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID

Checking and maintaining brake and clutch fluid levels.

WINDOW WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR

How to fill and maintain the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

BATTERY

Battery care, safety precautions, and jump starting advice.

JUMP STARTING

Detailed instructions and safety measures for jump starting a dead battery.

DRIVE BELT

Inspecting and maintaining the vehicle's drive belt.

SPARK PLUGS

Information on replacing spark plugs, including platinum and iridium types.

AIR CLEANER

Replacing the air cleaner filter and safety precautions.

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

Cleaning and replacing windshield wiper blades.

BRAKES

Information on self-adjusting brakes and brake pad wear indicators.

FUSES

Understanding and replacing fuses in the engine and passenger compartments.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

How to check and replace fuses in the engine compartment fuse box.

Fusible links

Checking and replacing fusible links in the fuse boxes.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Step-by-step guide for replacing the vehicle's battery.

KEYFOB

How to replace the battery in the keyfob.

HEADLIGHTS

How to replace halogen headlight bulbs and related precautions.

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS

Chart of exterior and interior light bulb types and wattages.

Interior light

How to replace bulbs for the interior light.

WHEELS AND TIRES

Information on tire pressure and TPMS.

Tire and loading information label

How to read the tire and loading information label.

Checking tire pressure

Step-by-step guide for checking tire pressure.

TIRE LABELING

Understanding tire size and identification markings.

TYPES OF TIRES

Information on different types of tires (All Season, Summer, Snow).

TIRE CHAINS

Precautions and guidelines for installing tire chains.

Tire rotation

How and when to rotate tires for optimal wear.

Replacing wheels and tires

Guidelines for replacing wheels and tires, including TPMS considerations.

Care of wheels

How to care for and wash vehicle wheels.

9 Technical and consumer information

CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS

Approximate capacities and recommended fluids for engine oil, coolant, and transmission.

FUEL RECOMMENDATION

Recommended unleaded gasoline octane ratings for different engines.

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATIONS

Correct oil grade, quality, viscosity, and filter selection.

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM REFRIGERANT AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommended refrigerant and oil for the A/C system.

ENGINE

Specifications for MR20DE and QR25DE engines.

WHEELS AND TIRES

Specifications for different wheel types, sizes, and offsets.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Vehicle dimensions and weight specifications for different models.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

How to locate and understand vehicle identification numbers (VIN).

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

Location of the engine serial number.

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL

Information on the emission control label affixed to the vehicle.

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL

How to read the tire and loading information label.

AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL

Specifications for the air conditioner system.

INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE

Steps for mounting the front license plate holder.

VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

Important warnings and definitions related to vehicle loading.

VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY

How to determine and manage the vehicle's load capacity.

LOADING TIPS

Tips for safely loading cargo and occupants into the vehicle.

TOWING A TRAILER

Warnings and precautions for towing a trailer.

MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS

Information on maximum trailer loads and tongue load limits.

TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION

Specifications for towing loads and trailer hitch requirements.

Trailer lights

Requirements and installation advice for trailer lights.

FLAT TOWING

Guidelines and precautions for flat towing the vehicle.

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

Explanation of tire quality grading standards (Treadwear, Traction, Temperature).

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (US only)

How to report safety defects to NHTSA and NISSAN.

READINESS FOR INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST

How to ensure the vehicle is in "ready condition" for emissions testing.

EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)

Information about the Event Data Recorder and data access.

OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION

How to obtain genuine NISSAN service and owner manuals.

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