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:

    Headlight control switch
    Lighting Type A Type B (1) When turning the switch to the position, the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights come on.  (2)- When turning the switch to the ...

    Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders
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    Outside the vehicle
    The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified. Doors and engine hood Check that the doors and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure t ...