Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)
Front (if so equipped)
Do not use the hook to tow the vehicle.
- Remove the cover bumper bracket using a flat screwdriver or any flat tool.
- To protect the bumper body, place a piece of cloth between the tool and the vehicle.
- The tool used should be inserted by the lower portion of the cover.
Front (if so equipped)
- To remove the cover it is necessary to rotate the flat tool, as shown in the image, in order to avoid any damage to the body.
Rear (if so equipped)
Do not use the hook to tow the vehicle.
Pulling a stuck vehicle
| WARNING To avoid vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when recovering a stuck vehicle:
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If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., use a tow strap or other device designed specifically for vehicle recovery. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the recovery device.
Do not use the tie-down hooks for towing or vehicle recovery.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
WARNING
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If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., use the following procedure:
- Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control System.
- Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
- Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
- Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward.
- Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and D (Drive) (CVT models) or 1st (Low) and R (Reverse) (M/T models).
- Apply the accelerator as little as possible to maintain the rocking motion.
- Release the accelerator pedal before shifting between R (Reverse) and D (Drive) (CVT models) or 1st (Low) and R (Reverse) (M/T models).
- Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH (55 km/h).
- If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service to remove the vehicle.
Towing recommended by NISSAN
(CVT) Continuously Variable Transmission
(M/T) Manual transmission
NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed
with the driving (front) wheels off the ground or
place the vehicle on a f ...
Other materials:
Differential side oil seal
Exploded View
Transaxle assembly
Differential side oil seal (left side)
Differential side oil seal (right side)
: Vehicle front
: Always replace after every
disassembly.
: Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Cap or plug openings to prevent f ...
Exterior front
Engine hood
Windshield wiper and washer switch,
Windshield
Moonroof (if so equipped)
Power windows
Door locks, keyfob, keys, NISSAN
Intelligent Key® (if so equipped)
Mirrors
Tire pressure
Flat tire
Tire chains
Replacing bulbs
Headlight and turn signal switch, LED
he ...
Rear window defogger power supply and ground circuit
Description
Heats the heating wire with the power supply from the rear window defogger
relay to prevent the rear window
from fogging up.
Component function check
1. Check rear window defogger
Check that the heating wire of rear window defogger is heated when turning
the rear window defogge ...
