NISSAN SENTRA 2018 Owner´s Manual

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) indicator (if so
equipped)
This indicator shows when the BSW and
RCTA systems are engaged.
For additional information, refer to “Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)” and “Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
BSW/RCTA System Malfunction: See
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the Blind Spot
Warning/Rear Cross Traffic Alert systems
are not functioning properly. For additional
information, refer to “Blind Spot Warning
(BSW)” and “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
This message appears when the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW) or Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) systems become unavailable
because a radar blockage is detected. For
additional information, refer to “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” or “Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows the cruise control sys-
tem status.
When cruise control is activated, a green
circle will illuminate to indicate it is set. The
vehicle information display will also display
the speed the cruise control was set at. If
you accelerate past the set speed, the
speed will blink until you either cancel
cruise control or go back to the set speed. If
cruise control is on and canceled, the
speed will be displayed to show the speed
the vehicle will return to if the resume but-
ton is activated.
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indicator
(if so equipped)
This indicator shows the Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) system status. The status is
shown by the color. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning. Foradditional information, refer to “Fuses” in
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
Transmission Shif t Position indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shif t
position.
CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so
equipped)
This warning illuminates when there is a
problem with the CVT system. If this warn-
ing comes on, have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Illumination indicator
This indicator appears when the vehicle
information display screen brightness is
being adjusted.
Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature display appears
in the center region of the vehicle informa-
tion display.
Low Outside Temperature
This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 37°F (3°C). The tempera-
ture can be changed to display in Celsius or
Fahrenheit. For additional information, re-
fer to “Settings” in this section.
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Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction (if
so equipped)
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system or the Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB) system
becomes unavailable because the front ra-
dar is obstructed. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)”
or “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
ECO mode indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows when the ECO mode
is engaged.
For additional information, refer to “ECO
mode” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.Your vehicle may have two types of security
systems:
∙ Vehicle security system (if so equipped)
∙ NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM (if so
equipped)
The vehicle security system provides visual
and audible alarm signals if someone
opens the doors when the system is
armed. It is not, however, a motion detec-
tion type system that activates when a ve-
hicle is moved or when a vibration occurs. The system helps detect vehicle thef t but
cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the
thef t of interior or exterior vehicle compo-
nents in all situations. Always secure your
vehicle even if parking for a brief period.
Never leave your keys in the ignition, and
always lock the vehicle when unattended.
Be aware of your surroundings, and park in
secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protec-
tion, such as component locks, identifica-
tion markers, and tracking systems, are
available at auto supply stores and spe-
cialty shops. A NISSAN dealer may also offer
such equipment. Check with your insur-
ance company to see if you may be eligible
for discounts for various thef t protection
features.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.
(The system can be
armed even if the windows are open.)
2. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position and remove the key.
3. Close all doors. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with:
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∙ the power door lock switch (if thedoor is opened, locked and then
closed).
∙ the key — master or mechanical (In- telligent Key models).
∙ any request switch (Intelligent Key models).
∙ the key fob or Intelligent Key.
Key fob and Intelligent Key operation:
∙ Press the
button. All doors
lock. The hazard lights flash twice
and the horn beeps once to indicate
all doors are locked.
∙ When the
button is pressed
with all doors locked, the hazard
lights flash twice and the horn beeps
once as a reminder that the doors
are already locked.
The horn may or may not beep. For
additional information, refer to “Silenc-
ing the horn beep feature” in the “Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion in this manual. 4. Confirm that the
indicator light
comes on. The
light stays on for
about 30 seconds. The vehicle security
system is now pre-armed. Af ter about
30 seconds the vehicle security system
automatically shif ts into the armed
phase. The
light begins to flash
once every 3 seconds. If, during the 30-
second pre-arm time period, the driv-
er’s door is unlocked by the key, a re-
quest switch, the key fob or Intelligent
Key, or if the ignition switch is placed in
the ACC or ON position, the system will
not arm.
∙ If the key is turned slowly when lock-
ing the driver’s door, the system may
not arm. Furthermore, if the key is
turned beyond the vertical position
toward the unlock position to remove
the key, the system may be disarmed
when the key is removed. If the indi-
cator light fails to glow for a period of
time, unlock the door once and lock it
again.
∙ Even when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
arm with all doors closed and locked
with the ignition switch placed in the
OFF position.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:
∙ The headlights blink and the horn sounds intermittently.
∙ The alarm automatically turns off af ter a period of time. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered
with again. The alarm can be shut off by
unlocking the driver’s door with the key,
a request switch, by pressing the
button on the key fob or Intelligent Key
or placing the ignition switch in the ON
or ACC position.
The alarm is activated by:
∙ opening a door without using the key, a request switch, key fob or Intelligent Key
(even if the door is unlocked by using
the inside lock knob or the power door
lock switch).
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking the driv-
er’s door by pressing the
button on
the key fob or Intelligent Key, or by unlock-
ing all doors with any request switch (Intel-
ligent Key models) or placing the ignition
switch in the ON or ACC position.
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NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of a registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered
key (for example, when interference is
caused by another registered key, an auto-
mated toll road device or automatic pay-
ment device on the key ring), restart the
engine using the following procedures:1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po- sition for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately
10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the in-
terference) separate from the regis-
tered key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN
recommends placing the registered key on
a separate key ring to avoid interference
from other devices. Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Security indicator light
For vehicles without Intelligent Key: This
light blinks whenever the ignition switch is
placed in the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.
For vehicles with Intelligent Key: This light
blinks when the ignition switch is placed in
the LOCK position with the key removed
from the ignition switch.
This function indicates the NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System is operational.
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If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, the light will remain on
while the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System service as
soon as possible. Please bring all regis-
tered keys that you have when visiting a
NISSAN dealer for service.
SWITCH OPERATION
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshield
and obscure your vision which may lead
to an accident. Warm the windshield
with the defroster before you wash the
windshield.
CAUTION
∙ Do not operate the washer continu-ously for more than 30 seconds.
∙ Do not operate the washer if the windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.
∙ Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir with windshield-washer
fluid concentrates at full strength.
Some methyl alcohol based
windshield-washer fluid concen-
trates may permanently stain the
grille if spilled while filling the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
∙ Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con- centrates with water to the manufac-
turer’s recommended levels before
pouring the fluid into the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir. Do not use the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
mix the windshield-washer fluid con-
centrate and water.
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WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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NOTE:
If the windshield wiper operation is in-
terrupted by snow or ice, the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to the OFF
position and remove the snow or ice that
is on and around the wiper arms. In ap-
proximately 1 minute, turn the switch on
again to operate the wiper.
The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper
at the following speed:
1Intermittent (INT) — intermittent op-
eration can be adjusted by turning the
knob toward
A(faster) orB(slower).
Also, the intermittent operation speed
varies in accordance with the vehicle
speed (if so equipped). (For example,
when the vehicle speed is high, the in-
termittent speed will be faster.)
2Low (LO) — continuous low speed op-
eration
3High (HI) — continuous high speed op-
eration Push the lever up
4to have one sweep
operation (MIST) of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
5to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several
times.
Af ter a short delay the drip wipe function
will operate the wiper once more to clear
remaining windshield-washer fluid from
the windshield.
NOTE:
The Wiper with Speed feature may be
disabled. For additional information, re-
fer to “Vehicle information display ” in
this section. To defrost the rear window glass and out-
side mirror (if so equipped), start the engine
and push the rear window defroster switch
on. The rear window defroster indicator
light on the switch comes on. Push the
switch again to turn the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically
turns off af ter approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.
Type A (if so equipped)
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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH
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HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the front parking, tail, license plate,
and instrument panel lights will come
on.
2Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
Type B (if so equipped)
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Type A (if so equipped)
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Type B (if so equipped)
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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Autolight system (if so equipped)
The autolight system allows the headlights
to be set so they turn on and off automati-
cally. The autolight system can:∙ Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel
lights automatically when it is dark.
∙ Turn off all the lights when it is light.
∙ Keep all the lights on a period of time af ter you place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and all doors are closed. NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity is adjust-
able for vehicles with navigation system.
For additional information, refer to “Ve-
hicle settings” in this section.
To turn on the autolight system:
1. Place the headlight switch in the AUTO position
1.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON po- sition.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position and a door is opened and lef t
open, the headlights remain on for a period
of time. If another door is opened while the
headlights are on, then the timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off, place the
switch in the OFF,
,orposition.
Type C (if so equipped)
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Be sure you do not put anything on top
of the autolight sensor located in the top
side
1of the instrument panel. The au-
tolight sensor controls the autolight; if it
is covered, the autolight sensor reacts as
if it is dark out and the headlights will
illuminate. If this occurs while parked
with the engine off and the ignition
switch placed in the ON position, your
vehicle’s battery could become dis-
charged.
Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, en-
sure the low beams are engaged, and
push the lever forward. The high beam
lights come on and the blue
indi-
cator light illuminates.
2Pull the lever back to return to the low
beam.
3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes
the headlight high and low beams on
and off. The low beams need not be
engaged for this function.
Battery saver system
The battery saver system automatically
turns off the ignition af ter a period of time
when the ignition switch is lef t in the ACC or
ON position.
The battery saver system automatically
turns off the following lights af ter a period
of time when the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position and the doors are closed:
∙ Headlights, when the headlight switch is in the
orposition
∙ Interior lights, when lef t in the ON posi- tion
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature
automatically turns off the headlights
af ter a period of time, you should turn
the headlight switch to the OFF position
when the engine is not running to avoid
discharging the vehicle battery.
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DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
SYSTEM (Type A) (if so equipped)
The headlights automatically illuminate at
100% intensity (low beam is used for the
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system)
when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The DRL operate with the
headlight switch in the OFF position. When
the DRL system is active, the clearance
lights, tail lights, front side marker lights,
and rear side marker lights are off. To turn
the DRL system off, turn the switch to
the
position.
When the headlight switch is placed in
the
position for full illumination when
driving at night there will be no difference in
the low beam intensity.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the DRL do not illuminate.
The DRL illuminate once the parking brake
is released. The DRL will remain on until the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch on for interior controls and switches
to illuminate, as those remain off while the
switch is in the OFF position.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
SYSTEM (Type B) (if so equipped)
The headlights automatically illuminate at
100% intensity (low beam is used for the
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system)
when the engine is started and the parking
brake released. The DRL operate with the
headlight switch in the OFF position. When
the DRL system is active, the clearance
lights, tail lights, front side marker lights,
and rear side marker lights are off. To turn
the DRL system off, turn the switch to
the
position.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the DRL do not illuminate.
The DRL illuminate when the parking brake
is released. The DRL will remain on until the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch on for interior controls and switches
to illuminate, as those remain off while the
switch is in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your head-
lights. Failure to do so could cause and
accident injuring yourself and others.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) SYSTEM (Type C — NISMO) (if
so equipped)
The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) au-
tomatically illuminate at 100% intensity
when the engine is started and the parking
brake released. The LED DRL operate with
the headlight switch in the OFF position. To
turn off the LED DRL system, turn the head-
light switch to the
position.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the LED DRL do not illumi-
nate. The LED DRL illuminate when the
parking brake is released. The LED DRL will
remain on until the ignition switch is placed
in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch on for interior controls and switches
to illuminate, as those remain off while the
switch is in the OFF position.
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