Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: 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, flat board to be placed under the jack to give it firm support.
- A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
- Extra washer fluid to refill the windshieldwasher fluid reservoir.
Tire equipment
SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
provide superior performance on dry pavement.
However, the performance of these
tires will be substantially reduced in snowy
and icy conditions. If you ...
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
t ...
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Symptom diagnosis
Squeak and rattle trouble diagnoses
Work flow
Customer interview
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist
when the noise occurs. Use the diagnostic
worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the
noise occurs and any
custom ...
Parking brake system
Inspection and Adjustment
INSPECTION
Lever Stroke
Operate the parking brake lever with a force of 196 N (20.0
kg-f, 44.1 lb-f). Check that the lever stroke is
within the specified number of notches. (Check it by listening to the clicks
of the ratchet.)
Number of notches : Refer t ...
SPORT mode switch
Adjusts the throttle sensitivity and transmission
points (CVT only) to enhance performance. Press
the SPORT button on the instrument panel to
activate. The SPORT mode indicator light (on the
speedometer) will illuminate. The SPORT mode
indicator light will remain lit while the mode is
acti ...
