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.

    See also:

    Intelligent Key system (if so equipped)
    Intelligent Key system (if so equipped) The Intelligent Key system can operate the ignition switch without taking the key out from your pocket or purse. The operating environment and/or con ...

    USB interface (models with Navigation System)
    Connecting a device to the USB input jack The USB input jack is located in the center console. Open the protective cover (1) on the USB jack, then insert the USB device into the jack. When a ...

    Touch screen operation
    Touch screen operation Selecting the item: Touch an item to select. For example, to select the “Audio” key, touch the “Audio” key 1 on the screen. Adjusting the item: For screens w ...