NISSAN SENTRA 2018 Owner´s Manual

∙ Do not make unauthorized changesto your vehicle’s electrical system,
suspension system or side panel. This
could affect proper operation of the
side air bag and curtain air bag
systems.
∙ Tampering with the side air bag sys- tem may result in serious personal in-
jury. For example, do not change the
front seats by placing material near
the seatbacks or by installing addi-
tional trim material, such as seat cov-
ers, around the side air bag.
∙ It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for work on and around
the side air bag and curtain air bag
systems. It is also recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for installa-
tion of electrical equipment. The SRS
wiring harnesses* should not be
modified or disconnected. Unauthor-
ized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used
on the side air bag or curtain air bag
systems.
*The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identifica-
tion. When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the side air bag
and curtain air bag systems and guide the
buyer to the appropriate sections in this
Owner’s Manual.
Seat belt with pretensioner(s)
(front seats)
WARNING
∙ The pretensioner(s) cannot be reused
af ter activation. They must be re-
placed together with the retractor
and buckle as a unit.
∙ If the vehicle becomes involved in a collision but pretensioner(s) are not
activated, be sure to have the preten-
sioner system checked and, if neces-
sary, replaced. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
∙ No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of
the pretensioner system. This is to
prevent damage to or accidental acti-
vation of the pretensioner(s). Tamper-
ing with the pretensioner system may
result in serious personal injury. ∙ It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for work on and around
the pretensioner system. It is also rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for installation of electrical
equipment. Unauthorized electrical
test equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the preten-
sioner system.
∙ If you need to dispose of the preten- sioner(s) or scrap the vehicle, it is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. Incorrect dis-
posal procedures could cause per-
sonal injury.
The pretensioner system may activate
with the supplemental air bag system in
certain types of collisions. Working with the
seat belt retractor, the pretensioner(s) help
tighten the seat belt when the vehicle be-
comes involved in certain types of colli-
sions, helping to restrain front seat occu-
pants.
The pretensioner(s) are encased within the
seat belt retractor and to the seat belt an-
chor affixed to the floor of the vehicle.
These seat belts are used the same way as
conventional seat belts.
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When pretensioner(s) activate, smoke is re-
leased and a loud noise may be heard. This
smoke is not harmful and does not indi-
cate a fire. Care should be taken not to
inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of a breath-
ing condition should get fresh air promptly.
Af ter the pretensioner(s’) activation, load
limiters allow the seat belt to release web-
bing (if necessary) to reduce forces against
the chest.
The supplemental air bag warning
light
is used to indicate malfunctions
in the pretensioner system. For additional
information, refer to "Supplemental air bag
warning light" in this section. If the opera-
tion of the supplemental air bag warning
light indicates there is a malfunction, have
the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.
When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the preten-
sioner system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner’s
Manual. 1. SRS Air bag warning labels
The warning labels are located on the
surface of the sun visor.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental
front-impact air bag system are placed in
the vehicle as shown in the illustration.
WARNING
Do not use a rear-facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an air bag in
front of it. If the air bag deploys, it may
cause serious injury or death.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying
in the instrument panel,
monitors the circuits for the air bag sys-
tems, pretensioner(s) and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and pretensioner systems need servicing:
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light remains on af ter approximately 7 sec-
onds.
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner
systems may not operate properly. They
must be checked and repaired. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. NOTE:
In the event of a crash involving an air
bag deployment (side, front or both), the
vehicle’s hazard lamps (turn indicators)
will turn ON automatically.
Repair and replacement
procedure
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags and pretensioner(s) are designed to
inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a re-
minder, unless it is damaged, the supple-
mental air bag warning light remains illu-
minated af ter inflation has occurred. These
systems should be repaired and/or re-
placed as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags,
curtain air bags, pretensioner(s) and re-
lated parts should be pointed out to the
person performing the maintenance. The
ignition switch should always be placed in
the LOCK position when working under the
hood or inside the vehicle.
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WARNING
∙ Once a front air bag, side air bag, orcurtain air bag has inflated, the air
bag module will not function again
and must be replaced. Additionally,
the activated pretensioner(s) must
also be replaced. The air bag module
and pretensioner(s) should be re-
placed. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
However, the air bag module and pre-
tensioner(s) cannot be repaired.
∙ The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems and the pretensioner
system should be inspected if there is
any damage to the front end or side
portion of the vehicle. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
∙ If you need to dispose of the supple- mental air bag or pretensioner sys-
tems or scrap the vehicle, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer. Incorrect disposal procedures
could cause personal injury. ∙ If there is an impact to your vehicle
from any direction, your Occupant
Classification Sensor (OCS) should be
checked to verif y it is still functioning
correctly. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
The OCS should be checked even if no
air bags deploy as a result of the im-
pact. Failure to verif y proper OCS
function may result in an improper air
bag deployment resulting in injury or
death.
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MEMO
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel................................2-2
Meters and gauges ..............................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .................2-4
Tachometer .................................. 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......... 2-7
Fuel gauge ...................................2-8
Trip computer (if so equipped) ................2-9
Outside temperature display ................2-12
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................................... 2-13
Checking lights .............................. 2-14
Warning lights ............................... 2-14
Indicator lights .............................. 2-19
Audible reminders ........................... 2-22
Vehicle information display (if so equipped) .....2-23
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-23
Startup display .............................. 2-24
Settings ..................................... 2-24
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-32
Security systems ............................... 2-36
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) .....2-36
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-38 Wiper and washer switch
.......................2-39
Switch operation ............................ 2-39
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch ................2-40
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-41
Headlight control switch .....................2-41
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system
(Type A) (if so equipped) .....................2-44
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system
(Type B) (if so equipped) .....................2-44
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system (Type C — NISMO) (if so
equipped) ................................... 2-44
Instrument brightness control ...............2-45
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-45
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-46
Horn ...........................................2-47
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..........2-47
V

ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-48
E-call (SOS) switch (if so equipped) ..............2-49
Power outlet .................................... 2-49
Storage ........................................ 2-50
Front-door pockets .......................... 2-50

Console side pockets (if so equipped)........2-51
Seatback pockets (if so equipped) ...........2-51
Storage pouch (if so equipped) ..............2-52
Storagetrays................................ 2-52
Glovebox.................................... 2-53
Console box ................................. 2-53
Slide front armrest (if so equipped) ..........2-54
Overhead sunglasses storage ...............2-54
Cup holders ................................. 2-55
Windows ....................................... 2-56
Power windows ............................. 2-56
Moonroof (if so equipped) ......................2-59
Power moonroof ............................ 2-59
Interior lights ................................... 2-60
Console light (if so equipped) ................2-61Map lights
................................... 2-61
Dome light .................................. 2-62
Trunk light ...................................... 2-63
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-63
Programming HomeLink® ...................2-64
Programming HomeLink® for Canadian
customers and gate openers ................2-65
Operating the HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .................................. 2-66
Programming trouble-diagnosis ............2-66
Clearing the programmed information ......2-66
Reprogramming a single HomeLink®
button....................................... 2-67
If your vehicle is stolen .......................2-67

1. Headlight/fog light (if soequipped)/turn signal switch
(P. 2-41)
2. Steering wheel switch for trip
computer (if so equipped)/vehicle
information display (if so
equipped) (P. 2-9, P.2-23)
Audio control (P. 4-34)
3. Driver’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-51)
Horn (P. 2-47)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) Warning and indicators lights
(P. 2-13)
5. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-45)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-47)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-79, 4-91)
6. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-39)
7. Vents (P. 4-17)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 6-2)
9. Front passenger air bag status
light (P. 1-44)
10. Audio system (P. 4-34)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-2Instruments and controls

11. Front passenger supplemental airbag (P. 1-44)
12. Glove box (P. 2-50)
13. Shif t lever (P. 5-17)
14. Climate controls (P. 4-23, 4-31)
15. Ignition switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-9)
Push-button ignition switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-11)
16. Tilt/Telescopic steering (P. 3-30)
17. Hood release (P. 3-25) Fuel filler door release (P. 3-27)
18. ECO mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-26)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-48)
SPORT mode switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-26)
19. Instrument brightness control
(P. 2-41)
Power mirror switch (P. 3-32)
Trunk release (P. 3-26)
* Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
1. Tachometer
2. Coolant temperature gauge
3. Warning and indicator lights
4. Fuel gauge
5. Speedometer 6. Odometer
Twin trip odometer
Trip computer
Fuel Economy
ECO mode indicator (if so equipped)
Outside temperature display
Type A (if so equipped)
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METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

1. TachometerWarning and indicator lights
2. Vehicle information display Odometer
Twin trip odometer
Outside temperature display 3. Speedometer
Warning and indicator lights
4. Fuel gauge
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
This vehicle is equipped with a speedom-
eter and odometer. The speedometer is
located on the right side the meter cluster.
The odometer is located within the vehicle
information display (TypeA—ifso
equipped) or the trip computer (Type B —
if so equipped) to the lef t of the speedom-
eter.
Type B (if so equipped)
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2-4Instruments and controls