Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Tire equipment

Nissan Sentra Owners Manual / Starting and driving / Cold weather driving / 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 operate your vehicle on snowy or icy roads, NISSAN recommends the use of MUD & SNOW or ALL SEASON TIRES on all four wheels. Please consult a NISSAN dealer for the tire type, size, speed rating and availability information.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However, some U.S.
states and Canadian provinces prohibit their use. Check local, state and provincial laws before installing studded tires.

Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.

Tire chains may be used. For details see “Tire chains” in the “Maintenance and do-ityourself” section of this manual.

Draining of coolant water

If the vehicle is to be left outside without antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including the engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle. For details, see “Changing engine coolant” ...

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 ...

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Precautions for refrigerant system service
WORKING WITH HFC-134a (R-134a) CAUTION: CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant are not compatible. Compressor malfunction is likely to occur if the refrigerants are mixed, refer to вЂњCONTAMINATED REFRIGERANTвЂќ below. To determine the purity of HFC-134a (R- ...

Symptom diagnosis
Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) troubleshooting NVH troubleshooting chart Locate the area where noise occurs. Confirm the type of noise. Specify the operating condition of engine. Check specified noise source. If necessary, repair or replace these parts. Closely relate ...

Forward-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts
WARNINGThe three-point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or be loose and cause injury to a c ...