2008 Nissan Sentra Owners Manual

Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged For the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer do not drive over 50 mph 80 km h and do not make starts at full throttle This helps the engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.

Your new vehicle was designed to be used primarily to carry passengers and cargo Remember that towing a trailer places additional loads on your vehicle s engine drive train steering braking and other systems A NISSAN Towing Guide U S only is available on the website at www nissanusa com This guide includes information on trailer towing capability and the special equipment required for proper towing LTI0164 The Gross Combined Weight Rating GCWR equals the combined weight of the towing vehicle including passengers and cargo plus the total trailer load Towing loads greater than these or using improper towing equipment could adversely affect vehicle handling braking and performance The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is not only related to the maximum trailer loads but also the places you plan to tow Tow weights appropriate for level highway driving may have to be reduced for low traction situations for example on slippery boat ramps Technical and consumer information 9 17 REVIEW COPY 2008 Sentra sen Owners Manual USA English nna 09 14 07 debbie Temperature conditions can also affect towing For example towing a heavy trailer in high outside temperatures on graded roads can affect engine performance and cause overheating The engine protection mode which helps reduce the chance of engine damage could activate and automatically decrease engine power Vehicle speed may decrease under high load Plan your trip carefully to account for trailer and vehicle load weather and road conditions.

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2006 Nissan Sentra Owners Manual

The vehicle s seat belts may not fit them properly The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones In an accident an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury Always use appropriate child restraints All U S states and Canadian provinces or territories require the use of approved child restraints Infants Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed in a rear facing child restraint NISSAN recommends that infants be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer s instructions for installation and use Small Children Children that are over one year old and weigh between 20 lbs 9 kg and 40 lbs 18 kgs can be

Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 9 REVIEW COPY 2006 Sentra b15 Owners Manual USA English nna 09 01 05 debbie have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck use the shoulder belt without the booster seat THREE POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR WARNING Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined This can be dangerous The shoulder belt will not be against your body In an accident you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion the seat should be upright Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly WARNING Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the vehicle is moving The child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts The seat belt should be worn snug and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips not the waist Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest Never run the lap shoulder belt over your abdominal area Contact your doctor for specific recommendations WRS0174 Manual front seat shown Fastening the seat belts 1 Adjust the seat See Seats earlier in this section INJURED PERSONS NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts Check with your doctor for specific recommendations 1 10 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system REVIEW COPY 2006 Sentra b15 Owners Manual USA English nna 09 01 05 debbie When automatic locking mode is activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted Once retracted the seat belt is in the emergency locking mode See Child restraints later in this section for more information The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation During normal seat belt use by a passenger the locking mode should not be activated If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension WRS0137 2 WRS0138 3 4 WARNING When fastening the seat belts be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position If they are not completely secured passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips as shown.

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2004 Nissan Sentra Owners Manual

The use of genuine NISSAN floor mats can extend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it easier to clean the interior No matter what mats are used be sure they are fitted for your vehicle and are properly positioned in the footwell to prevent interference with pedal operation Mats should be maintained with regular cleaning and replaced if they become excessively worn.

CAUTION Never use benzine thinner or any similar material Never use fabric protectors unless recommended by the manufacturer Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on meter or gauge lens covers It may damage the lens cover WAI0006 Floor mat positioning aid driver s side only This vehicle includes a front floor mat bracket to act as a floor mat positioning aid NISSAN floor mats have been specially designed for your vehicle model The driver s side floor mat has a grommet hole incorporated in it Position the mat by placing the floor mat bracket hook through the floor mat grommet hole while centering the mat in the footwell Periodically check to make certain the mats are properly positioned 7 4 Appearance and care REVIEW COPY 2004 Sentra b15 Owners Manual owners USA English nna 03 18 04 tbrooks CORROSION PROTECTION SEAT BELTS The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade before using them See Seat belt maintenance in the Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental air bags section of this manual MOST COMMON FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE CORROSION 1 The accumulation of moisture retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections cavities and other areas 2 Damage to paint and other protective coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor traffic accidents Temperature High temperatures accelerate the rate of corrosion to those parts which are not well ventilated Air pollution Industrial pollution the presence of salt in the air in coastal areas or heavy road salt use accelerates the corrosion process Road salt also accelerates the disintegration of paint surfaces WARNING Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in the retractor NEVER use bleach dye or chemical solvents to clean the seat belts since these materials may severely weaken the seat belt webbing ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCE THE RATE OF CORROSION Moisture Accumulation of sand dirt and water on the vehicle body underside can accelerate corrosion Wet floor coverings will not dry completely inside the vehicle and should be removed for drying to avoid floor panel corrosion TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM CORROSION Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the vehicle clean Always check for minor damage to the paint and repair it as soon as possible Keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors open to avoid water accumulation Check the underbody for accumulation of sand dirt or salt If present wash with water as soon as possible Relative humidity Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high relative humidity in areas where the temperatures stay above freezing where atmospheric pollution exists where road salt is used.

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1999 Nissan Sentra Owners Manual

Do not exceed 68 MPH 110 km h in the 2 position 1 Low gear Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or slow driving through deep snow sand or mud or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades Do not shift into the 1 position at speeds above 34 MPH 55 km h Do not exceed 34 MPH 55 km h in the 1 position climbing a gentle slope you may feel uncomfortable shift shocks as the transmission shifts between third gear and overdrive repeatedly In this case set the OVERDRIVE switch to the OFF position The O D OFF indicator light in the instrument panel comes on at this time When driving conditions change reset the OVERDRIVE switch to the ON position Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time with the OVERDRIVE switch in the OFF position This reduces fuel economy Accelerator downshift in D position For rapid passing or hill climbing while driving fully depress the accelerator pedal to the floor This shifts the transmission down into third gear second gear or first gear depending on vehicle speed ASD0613 OVERDRIVE SWITCH Type A ON For normal driving push the OVERDRIVE switch ON with the shift lever in the D position The transmission upshifts into OVERDRIVE as vehicle speed increases OVERDRIVE does not engage until the engine has reached operating temperature OFF For driving up and down long slopes where engine braking is necessary push the OVERDRIVE switch OFF When cruising at a low speed or 5 8 Starting and driving DRIVING WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION instrument panel comes on at this time When cruising at a low speed or climbing a gentle slope you may feel uncomfortable shift shocks as the transmission shifts between third gear and overdrive repeatedly In this case depress the OVERDRIVE switch to turn the OVERDRIVE off The O D OFF indicator light in the instrument panel comes on at this time ASD1007 OVERDRIVE SWITCH Type B ON With the engine running and the selector lever in the D Drive position the transmission upshifts into OVERDRIVE as vehicle speed increases When driving conditions change depress the overdrive switch to turn the OVERDRIVE on Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time with the OVERDRIVE off This reduces fuel economy SD1022 WARNING Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads This may cause a loss of control Do not over rev the engine when shifting to a lower gear This may cause a loss of control or engine damage.

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