Overview

The five-seat Sentra sits between the subcompact Versa and the midsize Altima in Nissan's sedan lineup. Regular Sentras come in base 2.0, 2.0 S, 2.0 SR and 2.0 SL trim levels. The Sentra is an alternative to the likes of the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Elantra.

The Sentra SE-R and SE-R Spec V are Nissan's representatives in the hotly contested sporty compact segment, and they compete against the Mazdaspeed3 and Honda Civic Si.

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Tachometer
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev engine into the red zone 1 . CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduc ...

FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD) player (Type B) (if so equipped)
Type B 1. XM button 2. CD insert slot 3. Display screen 4. CD eject button 5. SETUP button 6. BACK button 7. TUNE/SCROLL knob, AUDIO button 8. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 9 ...

Checking engine oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature. 3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 10 minu ...