Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Rapid air pressure loss
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure loss can also be caused by driving on under-inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling and stability of the vehicle, especially at highway speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by maintaining the correct air pressure and visually inspect the tires for wear and damage. See “Wheels and tires” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or “blows-out” while driving, maintain control of the vehicle by following the procedure below. Please note that this procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
| WARNING The following actions can increase the chance of losing control of the vehicle if there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure. Losing control of the vehicle may cause a collision and result in personal injury.
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- Remain calm and do not overreact.
- Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and try to hold a straight course.
- When appropriate, slowly release the accelerator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.
- Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe location off the road and away from traffic if possible.
- Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually stop the vehicle.
- Turn on the hazard warning flashers and either contact a roadside emergency service to change the tire or see “Changing a flat tire” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual.
Off-road recovery
If the right side or left side wheels unintentionally
leave the road surface, maintain control of the
vehicle by following the procedure below. Please
note that this procedure is only a general gui ...
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving
WARNINGNever drive under the influence of alcohol
or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces
coordination, delays reaction time
and impairs judgement. Driving after
drinking alcoh ...
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Precaution for work
When removing or disassembling each component, be careful not to damage
or deform it. If a component
may be subject to interference, be sure to protect it with a shop cloth.
When removing (disengaging) components with a screwdriver or similar
tool, be sure to wrap the component
with a ...
Automatic speed control device (ASCD)
AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (ASCD) : System Description
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
BASIC ASCD SYSTEM
Refer to Owner's Manual for ASCD operating instructions.
Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) allows a driver to keep vehicle at
predetermined constant speed
without depressing accelerator pedal ...
Tire labeling
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to
place standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This information identifies
and describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also provides
the tire identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. The TIN
can b ...
