Nissan 2008 Sentra User Manual

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSANowners. This vehicle is delivered to you withconfidence. It was produced using the latesttechniques and str

1. Trunk lid (P.3-22 )2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-13)3. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-23)4. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-19)5. Child safety lock

MAP POCKETS STORAGE TRAYSWARNINGDo not place sharp objects in the trays tohelp prevent injury in an accident or sud-den stop.INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE

● The inside of the storage tray can get hot. Donot place objects inside which can melt orbe easily deformed.WARNINGKeep the tray lid closed while dri

SUNGLASSES HOLDERPull the lid down to open the sunglasses holder.WARNINGKeep the sunglasses holder closed whiledriving to prevent an accident.CAUTION●

CUP HOLDERSAdjust the cup holder size by turning the adjust-ment knob and sliding the cup holder divider tothe desired position.CAUTION● Avoid abrupt

CONSOLE BOXTo open the console box, press in on the levers1and raise the lids2.To close, push the lid down until the lock latches.COMPACT DISC HOLDER

Once the rear seats have been lowered, the trunkdivider can be opened by pressing down on thesecuring latch and pushing the divider toward therear of

The cargo net helps keep packages in the cargoarea from moving around while the vehicle is inmotion.To install the cargo net, attach the net to theret

1. Window lock button2. Power door lock switch3. Front passenger’s side window switch4. Right rear passenger’s window switch5. Left rear passenger’s w

Rear power window switchThe rear power window switches open or closeonly the corresponding windows. To open thewindow, push the switch and hold it dow

1. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.2. Press and hold the driver’s window switchdown until the window opens completely.3. Release the swit

1. Rear seat (P. 1-3)2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-33)3. Interior lights, illuminated entry,moonroof switch (if so equipped)(P. 2-36, P. 2-19, P.

Sliding the moonroofTo open the moonroof, push and hold the switchtoward DOWN/OPEN. The moonroof will stopwhen the switch is released or when the moon

NOTE:If the UP/CLOSE side of the moonroofswitch is released anytime during the re-starting process, all learned profile datawill be discarded and the

The interior light has a three-position switch andoperates regardless of ignition switch position.When the switch is in the ON positions1, theinterior

To turn the map lights on, press the button. Toturn them off, press the button again.CAUTIONDo not use for extended periods of timewith the engine sto

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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsKeys...3-2NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys(if so equipped) ...

1. Two master keys (black) with transpon-der chip and chrome NISSAN brandsymbol on one side2. Transponder chip3. Key number plateA key number plate is

1. Two Intelligent Keys2. Mechanical keys (inside IntelligentKeys)3. Key number plateINTELLIGENT KEYS (if so equipped)Your vehicle can only be driven

CAUTIONAlways carry the mechanical key installedin the Intelligent Key slot.WARNING● Always have the doors locked whiledriving. Along with the use of

Power (if so equipped)If your vehicle is equipped with the vehiclesecurity system, the power door lock systemallows you to lock or unlock all doors at

1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-19); Manual shiftpaddles (if so equipped) (P.5-13 )2. Steering wheel switch for audio

Lockout protectionWhen the power door lock switch (driver’s orfront passenger’s side) is moved to the lockposition with the key in the ignition and an

● Do not strike the keyfob sharply againstanother object.● Do not place the keyfob for an extendedperiod in an area where temperaturesexceed 140°F (60

Unlocking doorsPush the button on the keyfob once.● Only the driver’s door unlocks.● The hazard warning lights flash once if alldoors are completely c

Using the panic alarm (if so equipped)If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,you may activate the panic alarm to call attentionby pushing an

The hazard warning lights will flash once and thehorn will sound once to confirm that the hornbeep feature has been reactivated.Deactivating the horn

Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receivingradio waves, if the key is left near equipmentwhich transmits strong radio waves, such as sig-nals

OPERATING RANGEThe Intelligent Key functions can only be usedwhen the Intelligent Key is within the specifiedoperating range from the request switchs1

● Do not pull the door handle before pushingthe door handle request switch. The doorwill be unlocked but will not open. Releasethe door handle once an

NOTE:● Doors lock with the door handle requestswitch while a mechanical key is in the igni-tion switch or the ignition switch is pushedin.● Doors lock

Unlocking doors1. Carry the Intelligent Key.2. Push the door handle request switchs1.3. The hazard warning lights flash once and theoutside buzzer sou

MR20DE engine1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluidreservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-13)

Opening the trunk lid1. Push the trunk opener request switchsAformore than 1 second while carrying the Intel-ligent Key with you.2. The trunk will unl

CAUTIONAfter locking the doors using the Intelli-gent Key, be sure that the doors have beensecurely locked by operating the doorhandles.Unlocking door

Releasing the trunk lidPush the button for longer than 0.5 sec-ond to open the trunk lid. The trunk release buttonwill not operate when the ignition s

The hazard warning lights will flash once and thehorn will sound once to confirm that the hornbeep feature has been reactivated.Deactivating the horn

Audible reminder and warning whenthe engine stopsWhen the P position selecting warning light() in the instrument panel blinks in red:● Make sure the s

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDESymptom Possible Cause RemedyWhen pushing the door handle requestswitchThe front door beep sounds for approxi-mately 2 seconds.Th

1. Pull the hood lock release handles1locatedbelow the instrument panel until the hoodsprings up slightly.2. Locate the levers2in between the hood and

TRUNK LID RELEASE SWITCHThe trunk lid release switch is located on the floorto the left of the driver’s seat. To open the trunklid, pull the trunk lid

To open the trunk from the inside, pull the illumi-nated release handle until the lock releases andpush up on the trunk lid. The release handle ismade

WARNING● Gasoline is extremely flammable andhighly explosive under certain condi-tions. You could be burned or seriouslyinjured if it is misused or mi

QR25DE engine1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluidreservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-13)

TILT OPERATIONPush the lock levers1down and adjust thesteering wheel up or downs2to the desiredposition.Pull the lock lever up to lock the steering wh

REARVIEW MIRRORThe night positions1reduces glare from theheadlights of vehicles behind you at night.Use the day positions2when driving in daylighthour

Manual control type (if so equipped)The outside mirror can be moved in any directionfor a better rear view.Heated mirrors (Canada only)Some outside mi

4 Display screen, heater, air conditioner,audio and phone systemsControl panel buttons (if so equipped) ...4-2How to use the TRIP INFO but

WARNING● Do not disassemble or modify this sys-tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,fire, or electrical shock.● Do not use this system if you no

1. TRIP INFO button (P. 4-3)2. CLOCK DISP button (P. 4-5)3.AUDIO button (P. 4-5)When you use this system, make sure the engineis running.If you use th

Average speed (MPH or km/h)The Average Speed mode shows the averagespeed since the last reset. To calculate the aver-age speed, driving distance is di

CLOCKThe digital clock displays the time when the igni-tion key is in OFF, ACC or ON.If the power supply is disconnected, theclock will not indicate t

DOOR WARNINGThe DOOR OPEN screen will be automaticallydisplayed any time a door or the trunk is open andthe ignition switch is in the ACC or ON positi

WARNING● The air conditioner cooling function op-erates only when the engine is running.● Do not leave children or adults whowould normally require th

WarninglightName PageorAnti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS) warn-ing light (if soequipped)2-9orBrake warning light 2-9Charge warning light 2-9Door open warni

1. Fan control dial2. Air recirculation button3. Temperature control dial4. Air conditioner button (if so equipped)5. Air flow control dial6. Rear win

Off position (Indicator light off):Outside air is drawn into the passenger compart-ment and distributed through the selected outlet.Use the off positi

Bi-level heatingThis mode directs air from the side, center andthe foot outlets.1. Push thebutton to the off position.2. Turn the air flow control dia

4. Push the button. The indicator lightcomes on.5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-sired position.Dehumidified defoggingThis mode is used

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The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve-hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed withthe environment in mind.This refrigerant does not harm t

RADIOTurn the ignition key to the ACC or ON positionand press the POWER/VOLUME control knob toturn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with theen

SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if soequipped)When the satellite radio is first installed or thebattery has been replaced, the satellite radio maynot work

● Do not expose the CD to direct sun-light.● CDs that are in poor condition or aredirty, scratched or covered with finger-prints may not work properly

IndicatorlightName PageOverdrive off indica-tor light (CVT mod-els)2-14Security indicatorlight2-14Turn signal/hazardindicator lights2-140-10 Illustrat

Playback order:Playback order of the CD with compressed files(MP3) is as illustrated.● The names of folders not containing MP3files are not shown in t

Specification chart:Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RWSupported file systems ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Apple ISO, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (

Troubleshooting guide:Symptom Cause and CountermeasureCannot playCheck if the disc was inserted correctly.Check if the disc is scratched or dirty.Chec

1. SEEK button2. CD insert slot3.CD eject button4. TUNE button5. AUDIO/CLOCK button6. RPT·SCAN button7. AUX IN jack8. POWER/VOLUME control knob9. Stat

To adjust Bass, Treble, Fade and Balance, pressthe AUDIO/CLOCK button until the desiredmode appears in the display. Press the TUNEbutton to adjust Bas

1. Press the PRESET A·B·C button to changebetween storage banks. The radio displaysthe icon A, B or C to indicate which set ofpresets are active.2. Tu

Press the CD·AUX button to play a compatibledevice when it is plugged into the AUX IN jack.CD EJECT:When thebutton is pressed with a com-pact disc loa

9. POWER/VOLUME control knob10.SCAN button11. Station select (1 - 6) buttons12. SEEK (CHANNEL) button13. RADIO* button14. CD/AUX button15. PRESET A·B·

through CD text as follows: Track number andTrack time ←→ Album title ←→ Song title.● Track number displays the track number se-lected on the disc.● T

SCAN (tuning) button:Press theSCAN button to stop at eachbroadcasting station for 5 seconds. Pressing thebutton again during this 5 second period will

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts andsupplemental restraint systemSeats ...1-2Front manual seat adjustment ...

SEEK button:When the SEEK buttonis pressed for lessthan 1.5 seconds while a compact disc is playing,the track being played returns to its beginning.Pr

1. LOAD button2. CD insert slot3.CD eject button4. MIX/RPT button5. CLOCK DISP button6. TUNE (CAT·FOLDER) button7.AUDIO button (Bass, Mid, Treble,Fade

Audio main operationPOWER/VOLUME control:Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and thenpush the POWER/VOLUME control knob whilethe system is off to call

● Album title displays the title of the album ofthe song playing.● Artist name displays the name of the artist ofthe song playing.● Song title display

PRESET A·B·C (Station memory opera-tions):18 stations can be set for the FM, AM and SAT(satellite, if so equipped) radio to the A, B and Cpreset butto

MP3 TUNE(CAT•FOLDER) button:While playing an MP3, press the TUNEbuttonor to scan forward or back-ward through available folders.To fast forward or rew

the SCAN button again during this 10second period stops the scan and the MP3 CDremains in that folder.CD/AUX (Auxiliary) button:The AUX jack is locate

1. Tuning switch2. MODE select switch3. POWER on/off switch4. Volume control switch1. Tuning switch2. Phone operation switch3. POWER on and MODE selec

Next/Previous track (CD):Push the tuning switchor for lessthan 1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of thepresent track or skip to the next track. P

CAUTION● Keep the antenna as far away as pos-sible from the electronic controlmodules.● Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in(20 cm) away from the elec

WARNING● Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an acc

Your NISSAN is equipped with the BluetoothTHands-Free Phone System. If you have an ap-proved BluetoothT enabled cellular phone, youcan set up the wire

– Your cellular phone is locked to prevent itfrom being dialed.● When the radio wave condition is not idealor ambient sound is too loud, it may bediff

Operating tipsTo get the best performance out of the NISSANVoice Recognition system, observe the following:● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet

● Numbers can be spoken in small groups.The system will prompt you to continue en-tering digits, if desired.Example: 1-800-662-6200– “One eight zero z

PHONE/ENDPress thebutton to cancel a VRsession or end a call.GETTING STARTEDThe following procedures will help you getstarted using the BluetoothT Han

3. Say: “Pair phone”sB. The system acknowl-edges the command and announces thenext set of available commands.4. Say: “New phone”sC. The system acknowl

NOTE:If you do not wish to take the call when youhear the ring tone, press thebuttonon the steering wheel.For additional command options, see “List of

The system acknowledges the command, re-peats the number and begins dialing.If a redial number does not exist, the systemannounces, “There is no numbe

NOTE:Each phone has its own separate phonebook. You cannot access Phone A’s phonebook if you are currently connected withPhone B.“New entry”sAUse the

The transfer procedure varies according to eachcellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’sManual for details. You can also visitwww.nissanusa.com/b

Forward and backwardPull the lever up and hold it while you slide theseat forward or backward to the desired position.Release the lever to lock the se

“Setup”Main Menu“Setup”“Pair Phone”sA“List Phone”sB“Select Phone”sC“Change Priority”sD“Delete Phone”sE“Select Ringtone”sF“Bluetooth Off”sGUse the Setu

and you change the priority level of Phone C toLevel 1, then:Priority Level 1 = Phone CPriority Level 2 = Phone BPriority Level 3 = Phone A“Delete pho

For information on selecting a different lan-guage, see “Choosing a language” earlier inthis section.6. Voice memory A or memory B is selectedautomati

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEThe system should respond correctly to all voicecommands without difficulty. If problems are en-countered, try the following solu

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5 Starting and drivingPrecautions when starting and driving...5-2Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...5-2Three-way catalyst...

WARNING● Do not leave children or adults whowould normally require the assistanceof others alone in your vehicle. Petsshould also not be left alone. T

CAUTION● Do not use leaded gasoline. Depositsfrom leaded gasoline will seriously re-duce the three-way catalyst’s ability tohelp reduce exhaust pollut

● The TPMS will activate only when the vehicleis driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25km/h). Also, this system may not detect asudden drop in tire pressur

Some examples are:– Facilities or electric devices using similar radiofrequencies are near the vehicle.– If a transmitter set to similar frequencies i

This manual includes information for all optionsavailable on this model. Therefore, you may findsome information that does not apply to yourvehicle.Al

Interior trunk access (if so equipped)The trunk can be accessed from the rear seat forloading and unloading, as shown.1. Stow outboard seat belts with

WARNINGNever remove or turn the key to the LOCKposition while driving. The steering wheelwill lock. This may cause the driver to losecontrol of the ve

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLETRANSMISSION (CVT)The ignition lock is designed so that the ignitionswitch cannot be turned to the LOCK positionuntil the selecto

To lock the steering wheel:1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-tion.2. Remove the key, if it is inserted in the ignitionswitch.3. Turn the st

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZERSYSTEMThe NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will notallow the engine to start without the use of theregistered key.If the en

The Intelligent Key must be carriedwhen operating the ignition switch.When the Intelligent Key system warninglightin the meter blinks in red and thein

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLETRANSMISSION (CVT) (if soequipped)WARNING● Do not depress the accelerator pedalwhile shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-tral) to R

To move the selector lever:Push the buttonsAwhile depressing thebrake pedalPush the buttonsAto shiftShift without pushing buttonsAShiftingAfter starti

D (Drive):Use this position for all normal forward driving.L (Low):Use this position for maximum engine braking onsteep downhill gradients/climbing st

● Remember not to drive at high speeds forextended periods of time in lower than M6range. This reduces fuel economy.When shifting up:Pull the +sCpaddl

To push the shift lock release, complete the fol-lowing procedure:1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK positionand remove the key2. Apply the parking

Folding the rear cushions and seatbacks (if so equipped)1. Lift up on the front edge of the seat cushionand fold toward front of vehicle.2. Fold down

WARNINGWhen the high fluid temperature protec-tion mode or fail-safe operation occurs,vehicle speed may be gradually reduced.The reduced speed may be

To back up, lift up on the shift lever rings1andthen move it to the R (Reverse) position afterstopping the vehicle completely.The shift lever ring ret

To engage: Pull the lever upsA.To release:1. Firmly apply the foot brake.2. Manual transmission models:Place the shift lever in the N (Neutral) positi

CAUTIONOn manual transmission models, do notshift into N (Neutral) without depressingthe clutch pedal when the cruise control isset. Should this occur

CAUTIONDuring the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),follow these recommendations to obtainmaximum engine performance and en-sure the future reliability and

WARNING● Do not stop or park the vehicle overflammable materials such as dry grass,waste paper or rags. They may igniteand cause a fire.● Safe parking

WARNING● If the engine is not running or is turnedoff while driving, the power assist forthe steering will not work. Steering willbe harder to operate

WARNING● While driving on a slippery surface, becareful when braking, accelerating ordownshifting. Abrupt braking or accel-erating could cause the whe

WARNINGDo not pump the brake pedal. Doing somay result in increased stoppingdistances.Self-test featureThe ABS includes electronic sensors, electricpu

DRAINING OF COOLANT WATERIf the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-freeze, drain the cooling system, including theengine block. Refill before

3. To return the head restraint to the normalposition, push downs1and release thenrotate up until in positions2.4. Fold down seat backs. See “Interior

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if soequipped)WARNING● Do not use your engine block heaterwith an ungrounded electrical systemor a 2-pronged adapter. You can be

6 In case of emergencyFlat tire ...6-2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)(if so equipped) ...

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORINGSYSTEM (TPMS) (if so equipped)This vehicle is equipped with the Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pres-s

WARNING● Make sure the parking brake is securelyapplied and the manual transmission isshifted into R (Reverse), or the CVT isshifted into P (Park).● N

Getting the spare tire and tools1. Open the trunk. Lift the trunk floor carpetingand spare tire coversA. Remove the jackand the spare tire as indicate

Jacking up vehicle and removing thedamaged tireWARNING● Never get under the vehicle while it issupported only by the jack. If it is nec-essary to work

Always refer to the proper illustrations for thecorrect placement and jack-up points for yourspecific vehicle model and jack type.Carefully read the c

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tiretouches the ground. Then, with the wheelnut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securelyin the sequence illustrat

WARNING● Always make sure that the spare tireand jacking equipment are properly se-cured after use. Such items can becomedangerous projectiles in an a

WARNINGAlways follow the instructions below.Failure to do so could result in damage tothe charging system and cause personalinjury.1. If the booster b

Center armrest (if so equipped)Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEADRESTRAINTSWARNING● Always adjust the head restraints

8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Besure to dispose of the cloth used to coverthe vent holes as it may be contaminatedwith corrosive acid.CAU

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen forsteam or coolant escaping from the radiatorbefore opening the hood. (If steam or cool-ant is escaping, t

For information about towing your vehicle behinda recreational vehicle (RV), refer to “Flat towing”in the “Technical and consumer information” sec-tio

CAUTION● Never tow Continuously Variable Trans-mission (CVT) models with the frontwheels on the ground or four wheels onthe ground (forward or backwar

CAUTION● Tow chains or cables must be attachedonly to the main structural members ofthe vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle bodywill be damaged.● Do not u

7 Appearance and careCleaning exterior ...7-2Washing ...7-2Waxing...

In order to maintain the appearance of your ve-hicle, it is important to take proper care of it.To protect the paint surfaces, please wash yourvehicle

REMOVING SPOTSRemove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects,and tree sap as quickly as possible from thesurface of the paint to avoid lasting dam

● Do not apply wheel cleaners to thewheels when they are hot. The wheeltemperature should be the same as am-bient temperature.● Rinse the wheel to com

CAUTION● Never use benzene, thinner, or any simi-lar material on the interior surfaces orsurface damage may occur. Such dam-age is not covered under t

HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENTTo raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower,push and hold the lock knob and push the headrestraint down.WARNINGHead res

SEAT BELTSThe seat belts can be cleaned by wiping themwith a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution.Allow the belts to dry completely in the shadebef

CAUTION● NEVER remove dirt, sand or other de-bris from the passenger compartmentby washing it out with a hose. Removedirt with a vacuum cleaner or bro

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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourselfMaintenance requirements...8-2General maintenance ...8-2Explanation

Your new NISSAN has been designed to haveminimum maintenance requirements with longservice intervals to save you both time andmoney. However, some day

When driving in areas using road salt or othercorrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis.Make s

and are installed securely. Check the belt web-bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer-ing system, such a

When performing any inspection or maintenancework on your vehicle, always take care to preventserious accidental injury to yourself or damage tothe ve

MR20DE engine1. Engine coolant reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluidreservoir (M/T model)4. Battery5. Air cleaner6. F

QR25DE engine1. Engine coolant reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluidreservoir (M/T model)4. Battery5. Air cleaner6. F

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGEIf you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-justed and you are sitting upright and well back inyour seat with both feet

The engine cooling system is filled at the factorywith Genuine NISSAN Long LifeAntifreeze/Coolant to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protec

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANTA NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant.The service procedure can be found in theNISSAN Service Manual.Improper servicing

5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oillevel. It should be between the H (High) andL (Low) markssB. This is the normal oper-ating oil level ran

CHANGING ENGINE OIL1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reachesoperating tem

6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a newwasher. Securely tighten the drain plug witha wrench. Do not use excessive force.Drain plug tightening

CAUTIONBe careful not to burn yourself. The engineoil may be hot.5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface witha clean rag.CAUTIONBe sure to remov

BRAKE FLUIDCheck the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If thebrake warning light comes on, add GenuineNISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid orequivale

Refill the reservoir more frequently when drivingconditions require an increased amount of win-dow washer fluid.Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wi

1. Remove the battery caps with a screwdriveras shown. Use a cloth to protect the batterycase.2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it isnecessary

1. Automatic tensioner2. Generator3. Water pump4. Air conditioner compressor5. Crankshaft pulley1. Crankshaft pulley2. Automatic tensioner3. Water pum

WARNING● Every person who drives or rides in thisvehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes. Children should be properly re-strained in the rear seat

REPLACING SPARK PLUGSPlatinum-tipped spark plugs (if soequipped)It is not necessary to replace platinum-tippedsAspark plugs as frequently as conventio

The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned andreused. Replace it according to the maintenancelog shown in the “NISSAN Service and Mainte-nance Guide

IN-CABIN MICROFILTER (if soequipped)The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry of air-borne dust and pollen particles and reducessome objectionable

CAUTION● After wiper blade replacement, returnthe wiper arm to its original position;otherwise it may be damaged when thehood is opened.● Make sure th

Proper brake inspection intervals shouldbe followed. For more information regardingbrake inspections, see the appropriate mainte-nance schedule inform

ENGINE COMPARTMENTCAUTIONNever use a fuse of a higher or loweramperage rating than specified on thefuse box cover. This could damage theelectrical sys

Fusible linksIf any electrical equipment does not operate andthe fuses are in good condition, check the fusiblelinks in the holderssA,sBandsC. If any

PASSENGER COMPARTMENTCAUTIONNever use a fuse of a higher or loweramperage rating than specified on thefuse box cover. This could damage theelectrical

KEYFOBReplace the battery in the keyfob as follows:s1Open the lid using a coinsA.s2Remove the batterysB.s3Install a new batterysCwith the “+” facingdo

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and RSS-210 of IndustryCanada.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device m

WARNING● Always route the shoulder belt overyour shoulder and across your chest.Never put the belt behind your back,under your arm or across your neck

4. Close the lid securely as illustratedsCsD.5. Operate the buttons to check the operation.See a NISSAN dealer if you need assistance forreplacement.F

● Use the same number and wattage asoriginally installed:Low beam:Wattage: 55Bulb no.: H13*High beam:Wattage: 65Bulb no.: H13**: Always check with the

1. Front map lights2. Room light3. Headlight assembly4. Front fog light (if so equipped)5. High-mounted stop light (if soequipped)6. Spoiler mounted s

Replacement proceduresAll other lights are either type A, B, C or D. Whenreplacing a bulb, first remove the lens and/orcover.Use a cloths1to protect t

If you have a flat tire, see the “In case ofemergency” section of this manual.TIRE PRESSURETire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) (if so equipped)This

● Before taking a long trip, orwhenever you heavily load yourvehicle, use a tire pressure gaugeto ensure that the tire pressuresare at the specified l

s6Spare tire size (if so equipped).Checking tire pressure1. Remove the valve stem cap from thetire.2. Press the pressure gauge squarelyonto the valve

Size Cold Tire InflationPressureFront Original Tire:P205/60R15P205/55R16230 kPa, 33 PSIP225/45R17 240 kPa, 35 PSIRear Original Tire:P205/60R15P205/55R

s1Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H)1. P: The 9P9 indicates the tire is de-signed for passenger vehicles (not alltires have this information).2. Thre

s2TIN (Tire Identification Number) for anew tire (example: DOT XX XX XXXXXXX)1. DOT: Abbreviation for the 9Depart-ment Of Transportation.9 The symbolc

CHILD SAFETYChildren need adults to help protect them.They need to be properly restrained.In addition to the general information in thismanual, child

s7The word “radial”The word “radial” is shown if the tire hasradial structure.s8Manufacturer or brand nameManufacturer or brand name is shown.Other Ti

studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities ofstudded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may bepoorer than that of non-studded snow tires.TIRE CHAINS

Wheel nut tightening torque:83 ft-lb (113 N·m)The wheel nuts must be kept tight-ened to specifications at all times. Itis recommended that wheel nuts

Replacing wheels and tiresWhen replacing a tire, use the same size, treaddesign, speed rating and load carrying capacityas originally equipped. Recomm

Care of wheels● Wash the wheels when washing the vehicleto maintain their appearance.● Clean the inner side of the wheels when thewheel is changed or

9 Technical and consumer informationCapacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...9-2Fuel recommendation ...9-3Engine oi

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the proceduredescribed in the

FUEL RECOMMENDATIONMR20DE and QR25DE engine except Spec-VUse unleaded regular gasoline with an octanerating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-

of appropriate cosolvents and corro-sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-lated with appropriate cosolvents andcorrosion inhibitors, such methanolble

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTERRECOMMENDATIONSSelecting the correct oilIt is essential to choose the correct grade, qualityand viscosity engine oil to ensur

80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used toobtain proper seat belt fit.NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in acommercially available booste

Your engine was filled with a high-quality engineoil when it was built. You do not have to changethe oil before the first recommended changeinterval.

ENGINEModel MR20DE QR25DEType Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHCCylinder arrangement 4-cylinder, inline 4-cylinder, inlineBore x Stroke i

WHEELS AND TIRESWheel type Size Offset in (mm)Steel 15 x 6.5JJ 1.77 (45)Aluminum and steel 16 x 6.5JJ 1.77 (45)Aluminum 17 x 7.0JJ 1.97 (50)Tire size

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTSUnit: in (mm)Model MR20DE QR25DEOverall length 179.8 (4,567) 180.1 (4,575)Overall width 70.5 (1,790) 70.5 (1,790)Overall height5

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-hicle in another country, you should first findout if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi-cle’s engine.

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERThe number is stamped on the engine as shown.F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.CERTIFICATION LABELThe Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStan

EMISSION CONTROLINFORMATION LABELThe emission control information label is at-tached to the underside of the hood as shown.TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATIO

Use the following steps to mount the front licenseplate:s1Slide the metal mounting clips onto the li-cense plate holder as indicated.s2Make holes on t

● GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curbweight plus the combined weight ofpassengers and cargo.● GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-ing) - maximum total combin

Steps for determining correct loadlimit1. Locate the statement “The combinedweight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXXlbs” on your

BLUETOOTHt is atrademark owned byBluetooth SIG, Inc.,U.S.A. and licensed toVisteon.© Nissan Mexicana, S. A de C. V.All rights reserved. No part of thi

Fastening the seat belts1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in thissection.s2Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractorand insert the tongue i

5. Determine the combined weight ofluggage and cargo being loaded onthe vehicle. That weight may notsafely exceed the available cargo andluggage load

WARNINGOverloading or improper loading of atrailer and its cargo can adversely affectvehicle handling, braking and perfor-mance and may lead to accide

Temperature conditions can also affect towing.For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outsidetemperatures on graded roads can affect engineperform

Towing capacities are calculated assuming abase vehicle with driver and any options requiredto achieve the rating. Additional passengers,cargo and/or

TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATIONTOWING LOAD / SPECIFICATIONUNIT: lb (kg)MAXIMUM TOWINGLOAD *11,000 (454)MAXIMUM TONGUELOAD100 (45)*1: The towing capacity val

You may add Class I trailer hitch equipment thathas a 2,000 lb (909 kg) maximum weight rating tothe vehicle, but your vehicle is only capable oftowing

WARNINGNever connect a trailer brake system di-rectly to the vehicle brake system.Pre-towing tips● Be certain your vehicle maintains a levelposition w

5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer areclear from the blocks.6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks

● When stopped in traffic for long periods oftime in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P(Park) position.● When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-

WARNINGThe traction grade assigned to this tire isbased on straight-ahead braking tractiontests, and does not include acceleration,cornering, hydropla

The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) modeallows the seat belt to extend and retract to allowthe driver and passengers some freedom ofmovement in the

If you believe that your vehicle has a de-fect which could cause a crash or couldcause injury or death, you should immedi-ately inform the National Hi

8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission se-lector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)position.9. Turn the engine off.10. Repeat steps1-8atleast o

A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the bestsource of service and repair information for yourvehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrationsand ste

Why should you take a chance?In over 40 states, the law says you must beadvised if non-genuine parts are used to repairyour vehicle. And some states h

9-30 Technical and consumer informationMEMO

10 IndexAActive Head Restraint ...1-7Air bag(See supplemental restraintsystem) ...1-43Air bag systemFront (See supplement

Clock set ...4-5ClutchClutch fluid ...8-14C.M.V.S.S. certification label...9-11Cold weather driving ...

Fog light switch ...2-22Folding rear seat...1-3, 1-4, 1-5Front air bag system(See supplemental restraint system) ...1-50Front

Language setting ...4-5LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethersfor CHildren) System ...1-25License plateInstalling the license plate

Precautions on supplemental restraintsystem ...1-43Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2Programmable features ...4

To increase your confidence in the seat belts,check the operation as follows.● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forwardquickly. The retractor should l

Precautions on supplemental restraintsystem ...1-43Supplemental restraint system(Supplemental air bag system)...1-43Supplementa

Warning lights ...2-8Washer switchWindshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-18Weights (See dimensions and weights) . . . .9-9Wheels and

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RECOMMENDED FUEL:MR20DE and QR25DE engine except Spec-VUse unleaded regular gasoline with an octanerating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-be

1. Window washer fluid 8-142. Engine coolant 8-83. Engine oil 8-94. Passenger supplemental air bag 1-435. Driver supplemental air bag 1-436. Fuel reco

The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) modeallows the seat belt to extend and retract to allowthe driver and passengers some freedom of move-ment in th

Center of the rear seat (except SE-Rmodel)The rear seat center seat belt has a connectortongues1and a seat belt tongues2. Both theconnector tongue and

Stowing the rear center seat beltWhen folding down the rear seat, the center seatbelt can be retracted into a stowed position asfollows:s1Hold the con

Attaching the rear center seat beltAlways be sure the center seat belt connectortongue and connector buckle are attached. Dis-connect only when foldin

s2Position the lap belt portion low and snugon the hips as shown.s3Pull the shoulder belt portion toward theretractor to take up extra slack. Be sure

To increase your confidence in the seat belts,check the operation as follows.● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forwardquickly. The retractor should l

● Adults and children who can use thestandard seat belt should not use anextender. Such unnecessary use couldresult in serious personal injury in thee

NISSAN CARES...Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NIS

● Even with the NISSAN Advanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facingchild restraint in the front seat. An in-flating front air bag could serious

Several manufacturers offer child restraints forinfants and small children of various sizes. Whenselecting any child restraint, keep the followingpoin

● Do not secure a child restraint in thecenter rear seating position using theLATCH anchors. The child restraint willnot be secured properly.● Child r

TOP TETHER STRAP CHILDRESTRAINTIf the manufacturer of your child restraint requiresthe use of a top tether strap, it must be secured tothe anchor poin

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATIONUSING LATCHWARNING● Attach LATCH compatible child re-straints only at the locations shown. Forthe LATCH lower anchor locat

4. For child restraints that are equipped withwebbing mounted attachments, remove anyadditional slack from the anchor attach-ments. Press downward and

7. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If thechild restraint is loose, repeat steps 3through 6.Rear-facingFol

3. For child restraints that are equipped withwebbing mounted attachments, remove anyadditional slack from the anchor attach-ments. Press downward and

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATIONUSING THE SEAT BELTSWARNING● Even with the NISSAN Advanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facingchild restraint in th

Front-facingFollow these steps to install a front-facing childrestraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rearseats or in the front passenger seat:1.

Table ofContentsIllustrated table of contentsSafety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systemInstruments and controlsPre-driving checks and

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fullyextended. At this time, the seat belt retractoris in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)mode (child

7. If the child restraint is equipped with a toptether strap, route the top tether strap andsecure the tether strap to the tether anchorpoint (rear se

Rear-facingFollow these steps to install a rear-facing childrestraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rearseats:1. Child restraints for infants mus

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fullyextended. At this time, the seat belt retractoris in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)mode (child

6. Before placing the child in the child restraint,hold the child restraint near the seat beltpath and use force to push the child restraintfrom side

● Infants and small children should neverbe carried on your lap. It is not possiblefor even the strongest adult to resist theforces of a severe accide

Booster seats of various sizes are offered byseveral manufacturers. When selecting anybooster seat, keep the following points in mind:● Choose only a

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATIONWARNINGNISSAN recommends that booster seatsbe installed in the rear seat. However, ifyou must install a booster seat in the f

3. The booster seat should be positioned onthe vehicle seat so that it is stable. If neces-sary, adjust or remove the head restraint toobtain the corr

7. If the booster seat is installed in the frontpassenger seat, turn the ignition switch tothe ON position. The front passenger air bagstatus lightor

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Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-mental air bag system: This system can helpcushion the impact force to the head of occu-pants in front and rea

● The driver and front passenger seat beltbuckles are equipped with sensors thatdetect if the seat belts are fastened. TheAdvanced Air Bag System moni

WARNING● Never let children ride unrestrained orextend their hands or face out of thewindow. Do not attempt to hold them inyour lap or arms. Some exam

WARNING● Children may be severely injured orkilled when the front air bags, side airbags or curtain air bags inflate if theyare not properly restraine

WARNINGFront seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bags and roof-mounted curtainside-impact supplemental air bags:● The side air bags and curtain

WARNING● When sitting in the rear seat, do nothold onto the seatback of the front seat.If the side air bag inflates, you may beseriously injured. Be e

1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag inflators2. Front seat-mounted side-impactsupplemental air bag modules3. Supplemental front-im

flate if the forces in another type of collision aresimilar to those of a higher severity frontal impact.They may not inflate in certain frontal colli

Front passenger air bag and status lightWARNINGThe front passenger air bag is designed toautomatically turn OFF under some con-ditions. Read this sect

tions is on the seat, its weight and the child’sweight can be detected and cause the air bag toturn OFF. Occupant classification sensor opera-tion can

0 Illustrated table of contentsAirbags, seat belts and child restraints ...0-2Exterior front ...0-3Exte

until you have confirmed with your dealer thatyour air bag is working properly, reposition theoccupant or child restraint in a rear seat.The air bag s

● Work on and around the front air bagsystem should be done by a NISSANdealer. Installation of electrical equip-ment should also be done by a NISSANde

practical from the door finishers and side roofrails. The side air bags and curtain air bags inflatequickly in order to help protect the front and rea

● If the vehicle becomes involved in afrontal collision but a pretensioner isnot activated, be sure to have the pre-tensioner system checked and, if n

1. SRS Front Air Bag Warning Labels2. SRS Side Air Bag Warning LabelSUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGWARNING LABELSWarning labels about the supplemental front-impa

Repair and replacement procedureThe front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bagsand pretensioners are designed to inflate on aone-time-only basis.

2 Instruments and controlsInstrument panel...2-2Meters and gauges ...2-3Speedometer and o

Interior light ...2-36Map lights (if so equipped) ...2-37Trunk light ...

1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-19); Manual shiftpaddles (if so equipped) (P.5-13 )2. Steering wheel switch for audio

1. Tachometer2. Fuel gauge/odometer/transmission po-sition indicator/engine coolant tempera-ture gauge/Instrument brightness level3. Speedometer4. Ins

1. Top tether anchor (P. 1-27)2. Rear head restraint (P. 1-5)3. Rear seat belts (P. 1-9)4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag (P. 1-

Odometer/Twin trip odometerThe odometer/twin trip odometer is displayedwhen the ignition switch is in the ON position.The odometer records the total d

g (gravity)-FORCE GAUGE (if soequipped)This gauge shows the straight-line accelerationand deceleration g-forces while you are driving.NOTE:The g-force

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATUREGAUGENOTE:The ignition key must be in the ON positionfor the gauge to give a reading.The gauge indicates the engine coolant

CAUTION● This gauge is not designed to indicatelow engine oil level. Use the dipstick tocheck the oil level. (See “Engine oil” inthe “Maintenance and

or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)warning light (if so equipped)Low tire pressure warning light (if soequipped)Cruise set switch indicator light (if so

WARNING LIGHTSor Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS)warning light (if soequipped)When the ignition switch is in the ON position,the Anti-lock Braking System

Electric power steeringwarning lightWARNING● If the engine is not running or is turnedoff while driving, the power assist forthe steering will not wor

Low fuel warning lightThis light comes on when the fuel level in the fueltank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-nient, preferably before t

CAUTION● The TPMS is not a substitute for theregular tire pressure check. Be sure tocheck the tire pressure regularly.● If the vehicle is being driven

INDICATOR LIGHTSContinuously VariableTransmission (CVT) positionindicator light (CVT models)When the ignition key is turned to the ON posi-tion, this

1. Engine hood (P. 3-22)2. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-18)3. Windshield (P. 8-20)4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-33)5. Power windows (i

● Malfunction Indicator Light blinking — Anengine misfire has been detected which maydamage the emission control system. To re-duce or avoid emission

● Any doors are not closed securely whenlocking the doors.When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check boththe vehicle and the Intelligent Key. See “Intel

● any request switch (Intelligent Key mod-els).● the keyfob or Intelligent Key.Keyfob and Intelligent Key operation:● Push thebutton. All doors lock.T

2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCKposition, and wait approximately 10 sec-onds.3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.4. Restart the engine while holding

If the light still remains on and/or the en-gine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer forNISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ser-vice as soon as possible

● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates withwater to the manufacturer’s recom-mended levels before pouring the fluidinto the window washer reservoir tank.

CAUTIONUse the headlights with the engine run-ning to avoid discharging the vehiclebattery.Headlight beam selects1To select the high beam function, pu

WARNINGWhen the daytime running light system isactive, tail lights on your vehicle are noton. It is necessary at dusk to turn on yourheadlights. Failu

FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switchto theposition, then turn the fog lightswitch to theposition.To t

To sound the horn, push the top portion of thesteering wheel’s center pad.WARNINGDo not disassemble the horn. Doing socould affect proper operation of