Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Replacing
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
To replace the windshield wiper blades, follow the procedure below:
- When ignition switch is ON or within 60 seconds after placing the ignition switch from ON to OFF position.
- Quickly push the windshield wiper and washer lever to the mist position twice 2 within 0.5 seconds. This action will cause the wipers to take the service position automatically.
- Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
Type A
Type B
- Push the release tab 4 .
- Move the wiper blade down 5 and remove.
- Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
- Rotate the wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove.
- Finally, push the windshield wiper and washer lever to the mist position 8 . This action will cause the wipers to resume the set position.
CAUTION
- After wiper blade replacement, return the wiper arm to its original position; otherwise it may be damaged when the hood is opened.
- Make sure the wiper blades contact the glass; otherwise the arms may be damaged from wind pressure.
Cleaning
If your windshield is not clear after using the
windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters
when running, wax or other material may be on
the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the win ...
Brakes
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Self-adjusting brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The front (and rear– if so equipp ...
Other materials:
Fuel (Regular Unleaded Gasoline Recommended)
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI
(Anti-Knock Index) number (Research
octane number 91). E-85 fuel (85% fuel ethanol, 15% unleaded gasoline) may only
be used in vehicles specifically
designed for E-85 fuel (i.e. Flexible Fuel Vehicle - FFV models).
CAUTION ...
Precaution for supplemental restraint system (srs) "air bag" and "seat belt
pre-tensioner"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”,
used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the
driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system ...
How to erase permanent DTC
Description
OUTLINE
When a DTC is stored in ECM
When a DTC is stored in ECM and MIL is ON, a permanent DTC is erased with MIL
shutoff if the same malfunction
is not detected after performing the driving pattern for MIL shutoff three times
in a raw.
*1: When the same malfunction is detec ...
