Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Towing a trailer
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.
Flat towing
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is sometimes called flat towing. This method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
- Failure to follow these guidelines can result in severe transmission damage.
- Whenever flat towing your vehicle, always tow forward, never backward.
- DO NOT tow any continuously variable transmission vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (flat towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal transmission parts due to lack of transmission lubrication.
- For emergency towing procedures refer to “Towing recommended by NISSAN” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual.
Manual Transmission (if so equipped)
- Always tow with the manual transmission in Neutral.
- After towing 500 miles (805 km), start and idle the engine with the transmission in Neutral for two minutes. Failure to idle the engine after every 500 miles (805 km) of towing may cause damage to internal transmission parts.
Continuously Variable Transmission (if so equipped)
To tow a vehicle equipped with a continuously variable transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s recommendations when using their product.
Measurement of weights
Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could affect the balance of your
vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive
to a scale and weigh the front and the rear
wheels separately to determ ...
Uniform tire quality grading
DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable o ...
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Instrument panel assembly
Exploded View
Instrument panel assembly
Ambient sensor
Defroster grille (RH)
Defroster grille (LH)
Sunload sensor (if equipped)
Side defroster grille (LH)
Instrument side finisher (LH)
Side ventilator grille (LH)
Steering column upper cover
Combination switch
Steering col ...
System description
Component parts
Component parts location
Front tweeter lh (if equipped)
Steering switches
Audio unit
Front tweeter rh (if equipped)
Microphone (if equipped)
Front door speaker lh
Front door speaker RH
Rear speaker rh
Rear speaker lh
Antenna amp.
Window antenna
Bluetoot ...
Spark plugs
Replacing spark plugs
WARNINGBe sure the engine and ignition switch are
off and that the parking brake is engaged
securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to remove
the spark plugs. An incorrect socket
can damage the spark plugs.
Platinum-tipped spark plugs (ex ...
