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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    Washing
    Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty of water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly using a mild soap, a special vehicle soap or general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with clean, lukewarm (ne ...

    Interior light
    The interior light has a three-position switch and operates regardless of ignition switch position. - When the switch is in the ON position (1) , the front and rear personal lights will illumin ...

    Hood
    - Make sure the hood is completely closed and latched before driving. Failure to do so could cause the hood to fly open and result in an accident. - If you see steam or smoke coming from ...