Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Driving on snow or ice

Nissan Sentra Owners Manual / Starting and driving / Cold weather driving / Driving on snow or ice

WARNING

Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain), very cold snow or ice can be slick and very hard to drive on. The vehicle will have much less traction or “grip” under these conditions. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until the road is salted or sanded.
Whatever the condition, drive with caution.
Accelerate and slow down with care. If accelerating or downshifting too fast, the drive wheels will lose even more traction.
Allow more stopping distance under these conditions. Braking should be started sooner than on dry pavement.
Allow greater following distances on slippery roads.
Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwise clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is seen ahead, brake before reaching it. Try not to brake while on the ice, and avoid any sudden steering maneuvers.
Do not use the cruise control (if so equipped) on slippery roads.
Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle. Keep snow clear of the exhaust pipe and from around your vehicle.

Special winter equipment

It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter: A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades. A sturdy, fl ...

Engine block heater (if so equipped)

Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold temperature starting. The engine block heater should be used when the outside temperature is 20°F (-7°C) or lower. WARNING Do not u ...

Other materials:

Front wheel hub
Exploded View Steering knuckle Splash guard Wheel stud Wheel hub and bearing Disc brake rotor Wheel hub lock nut Nut retainer Cotter pin Removal and Installation Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-47, "Exploded View". Remove the brake ...

C1116 Stop lamp switch
DTC Logic DTC DETECTION LOGIC DTC Display item Malfunction detected condition Possible cause C1116 STOP LAMP SW When stop lamp switch circuit is open. Harness or connector Stop lamp switch ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) ...

Sun visors
To block glare from the front, swing down the sun visor. To block glare from the side, remove the sun visor from the center mount and swing the visor to the side. Slide the extension sun visor in or out as needed. CAUTION Do not store the sun visor before returning the exte ...