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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    Locking doors
    Locking doors 1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position. 2. Close all doors. 3. Press the button on the Intelligent Key. 4. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beep ...

    Engine oil and oil filter recommendations
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    NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if so equipped)
    NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if so equipped) The Intelligent Key can operate the ignition switch without taking the key out from your pocket or purse. The operating environment and/or condition ...