Nissan Sentra Quiz
Starting and driving

Manual transmission (if so equipped)

In this manual: Starting and driving
Foreword — 1Read first—then drive safely — 1When reading the manual — 1Nissan customer care program — 1Illustrated table of contents — 8Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system — 30Instruments and controls — 54Pre-driving checks and adjustments — 61Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems — 111Starting and driving — 58In case of emergency — 18Appearance and care — 18Maintenance and do-it-yourself — 56Technical and consumer information — 57
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● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery

● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of control.

● Do not over-rev the engine when shifting to a lower gear. This may cause a loss of control or engine damage.

● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal

● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. This may cause clutch damage.

● Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting to help prevent transmission damage.

● Stop your vehicle completely before shifting into R (Reverse).

● When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running (for example, at a stop light), shift to N (Neutral) and release the clutch pedal with the foot brake applied.

Test yourself

A quick Nissan Sentra quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.