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:

Diagnosis system (EPS control unit)
CONSULT Function FUNCTION CONSULT can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following. Diagnostic test mode Function ECU identification The part number stored in the control unit can be read. Self diagnostic result Self-diagnostic r ...

Audio system voice commands
To access the audio system voice commands: Press the button. Say “Audio” Speak a command from the following available commands: Play (AM, FM, etc.) Allows user to select radio band Tune AM (number) Allows user to tune directly to a desired AM frequency Tune FM (number) ...

System description
Component parts POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM : Component Parts Location BCM (view with instrument panel removed) Front door switch LH Front door lock actuator LH Front door lock assembly LH Front door switch RH Front door lock actuator RH Rear door switch RH ...