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:
Tire chains
CAUTION
Only certain SAE class “S” tire chains can
be used on this vehicle. Using the wrong
Class “S” chains on this vehicle will cause
damage to the vehicle. If you plan to use
tire chai ...
Manual transmission (if so equipped)
The ignition switch includes a device that helps
prevent accidental removal of the key while driving.
The key can only be removed when the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position.
On manual tr ...
Hazard warning flasher switch
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency conditions.
All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
● If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the v ...
