Safety

The Sentra received a Good overall rating — the highest possible score — in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests. It received the next-best score, Acceptable, in IIHS' rear-impact whiplash-injury test.

Standard safety features include side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags for both rows and active front head restraints. Antilock brakes and an electronic stability system are optional.

Check out the Standard Equipment & Specs page for a full list of safety features.

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    Adjustment
    Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of the seat occupant’s ears. To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the he ...

    Locking doors
    Locking doors 1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Close the hood, trunk lid, and all doors. 4. Press the button on the keyfob. All the doors lock. The hazard ...

    SPORT mode switch
    SPORT mode switch In the SPORT mode, the engine and transmission are controlled to set the engine speed higher than in the D (Drive) position. This enhances throttle response for a “sport ...