Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: 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 equipped) disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the brake pedal is applied. The rear drum-type brakes (if so equipped) self-adjust every time the parking brake is applied.
| WARNING See a NISSAN dealer for a brake system check if the brake pedal height does not return to normal. |
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have audible wear indicators. When a brake pad requires replacement, a high pitched scraping or screeching sound will be heard when the vehicle is in motion. The noise will be heard whether or not the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the wear indicator sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions, occasional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to moderate stops is normal and does not affect the function or performance of the brake system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should be followed. For more information regarding brake inspections, see the appropriate maintenance schedule information in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”.
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 swit ...
Fuses
Two types of fuses are used. Type A is used in
the fuse boxes in the engine compartment. Type
B is used in the passenger compartment fuse
box.
Type A fuses are provided as spare fuses. They
a ...
Other materials:
Fuel efficient driving tips
Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient Driving
Tips to help you achieve the most fuel economy
from your vehicle.
Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake
Pedal Application
Avoid rapid starts and stops
Use smooth, gentle accelerator and
brake application whenever possible
Maintain consta ...
Waxing
Regular waxing protects the paint surface and
helps retain new vehicle appearance. Polishing is
recommended to remove built-up wax residue
and to avoid a weathered appearance before
re-applying wax.
A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing the
proper product.
Wax your vehicle only afte ...
Vehicle information
Body exterior paint color
M = Metallic, S = Solid, 2S = Solid and Clear, 2P = 2-Coat Pearl, 3P = 3-Coat
Pearl, PM = Pearl Metallic, t = Primerless Diamond Clear
coat, Black is solvent based, all others are water based. ...
