Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Driving on snow or ice

Nissan Sentra Owners Manual / Starting and driving / Cold weather driving / 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 these conditions. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until the road is salted or sanded.
Whatever the condition, drive with caution.
Accelerate and slow down with care. If accelerating or downshifting too fast, the drive wheels will lose even more traction.
Allow more stopping distance under these conditions. Braking should be started sooner than on dry pavement.
Allow greater following distances on slippery roads.
Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwise clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is seen ahead, brake before reaching it. Try not to brake while on the ice, and avoid any sudden steering maneuvers.
Do not use the cruise control (if so equipped) on slippery roads.
Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle. Keep snow clear of the exhaust pipe and from around your vehicle.

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 ...

Engine block heater (if so equipped)

Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold temperature starting. The engine block heater should be used when the outside temperature is 20°F (-7°C) or lower. WARNING Do not u ...

Other materials:

CVT Shift selector
Exploded View Shift selector knob Lock pin Knob cover Position indication panel Detent switch Shift lock unit Park position switch Shift selector assembly Shift selector harness assembly Position bulb Key interlock rod With push-button ignition switch system Wi ...

Checking engine oil level
Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert ...

Diagnosis system (BCM)
Common item Common item : consult function (bcm - common item) APPLICATION ITEM CONSULT performs the following functions via CAN communication with BCM. SYSTEM APPLICATION BCM can perform the following functions. Intelligent key Intelligent key : consult function (bcm - intelligent ke ...