lock NISSAN SENTRA 1996 B14 / 4.G User Guide

approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's author-
ity to operate the device.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCK (4-door only)
Child safety locks help prevent doors from
being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on
the edge of the rear doors. When the lever is
in the lock position, the rear door can be
opened only from the outside.
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2-7
ZX

1. Pull the hood lock release handles1
located below the instrument panel. The
hood springs up slightly.
2. Pull up on the lever
s2at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.3. Insert the support rod into the slot
marked with the arrow on the underside
of the hood.
4. When closing the hood, reset the support
rod to its original position, lower the hood
to approximately 12 inches above the
latch and release it. This allows proper
engagement of the hood latch.
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HOOD RELEASE
2-8
ZX

Open the glove box by pulling the handle.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
Opener lever operation
(If so equipped)
The trunk lid opener lever is located on the
outside of the driver's seat. To open the
trunk lid, pull up the opener lever. To close,
push the trunk lid securely.
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GLOVE BOX TRUNK LID LOCK
OPERATION
2-9
ZX

Key operation
To open the trunk lid from outside the
vehicle, turn the key clockwise. To close,
lower and push the trunk lid down securely.
WARNING
Do not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
OPENER CANCEL LEVER FOR
TRUNK LID
When the lever is in the CANCEL (down)
position, the trunk lid cannot be opened with
the trunk lid opener lever. It can be opened
only with the key.
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2-10
ZX

Opener lever (If so equipped)
To open the fuel filler lid, push the opener
lever down. To lock, close the fuel filler lid
securely.
Manual Fuel Filler Lid
Open the fuel filler lid by lifting the raised
portion of the fuel filler lid.
FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel filler cap is a screw-on ratcheting
type. Tighten the cap clockwise until ratch-
eting clicks are heard.
WARNING
cGasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. Always stop the engine and do
not smoke or allow open flames or
sparks near the vehicle when
refueling.
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FUEL FILLER LID LOCK
OPERATION
2-11
ZX

SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
cDo not adjust the driver's seat while
driving. The seat may move suddenly
and could cause loss of control of the
vehicle.
cAfter adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.
s1Forward and backward
Pull the lever up while you slide the seat
forward or backward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in posi-
tion.
s2Reclining
Pull the lever up and lean back until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the back
of the seat forward again, pull the lever and
move your body forward. The seatback
moves forward.
WARNING
Do not recline the seatback any more
than is needed for comfort when the
vehicle is moving. Seat belts are most
effective when the occupant sits well
back and upright in the seat. If the seat
is reclined, the risk of sliding under the
lap belt and being injured is increased.
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FRONT SEATS
2-13
ZX

TILTING FRONT SEAT (2-door
model)
The front passenger's seat can be tilted to
make it easier for the rear seat passengers
to get in and out.
To tilt the front seatback forward, pull the
reclining lever up or depress the tilt lever.
The seat back tilts and the seat moves
forward automatically. Some models re-
quire the seat to be pushed forward.
To return the seat to its original position,
push the seatback up and move the whole
seat backward until it locks.
CAUTION
When returning the seat to its original
position, check that the seat and seat-
back are properly locked.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Adjust the head restraints so the top is level
with the top of your ears.
To raise the head restraint, simply pull it up.
To lower, push the lock knob and push the
head restraint down.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
cant protection against whiplash in-
jury. Do not remove them.
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2-14
ZX

When the ignition key is in the ON or START
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
supplemental air bag needs servicing:
1. The supplemental air bag light does not
come on and remain on for 7 seconds
and then go off as described above.
2. The supplemental air bag light flashes
intermittently or remains on.
3. The supplemental air bag light does not
come on at all.
Under these conditions, the Supplemental
Restraint System Air Bag does not operate
properly. It must be checked and repaired.
Take your vehicle to the nearest authorized
NISSAN dealer.
Repair and replacement procedure
The supplemental air bag system is de-
signed to inflate on a one-time-only basis.
As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the
supplemental air bag light remains illumi-
nated after inflation has occurred. Repair
and replacement of the supplemental airbag system should be done only by an
authorized NISSAN dealer.
To ensure long-term functioning, the
system must be inspected 10 years after
the date of manufacture as noted on the
certification label located on the driver
side front pillar.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the supplemental air bag system
and related parts should be pointed out to
the person conducting the maintenance.
The ignition key must always be in the
LOCK position when working under the
hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
cOnce the supplemental air bag in-
flates, the supplemental air bag mod-
ule will not function again and must
be replaced. The supplemental air
bag module cannot be repaired.
cAfter a supplemental air bag inflates,
the front instrument panel assembly
should be replaced by your NISSAN
dealer if damaged.cThe supplemental air bag system
should be inspected by an authorized
NISSAN dealer if there is any damage
to the front end portion of the vehicle
or if the air bag has inflated.
cWhen selling your vehicle, we re-
quest that you inform the buyer about
the supplemental air bag system and
guide the buyer to the appropriate
sections in this Owner's Manual.
cIf you need to dispose of the supple-
mental air bag or scrap the vehicle,
contact an authorized NISSAN dealer.
Correct supplemental air bag dis-
posal procedures are set forth in the
appropriate NISSAN Service Manual.
Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
2-21
ZX

WARNING
The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the pas-
senger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seat is reclined, the risk
of sliding under the lap belt and being
injured is increased.
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac-
tor and insert the tongue into the buckle
until it snaps.
The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion permits the belt to move,
and allows you some freedom of move-
ment in the seat.
3. Position the lap belt portionlow on the
hipsas shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack.The front seat passenger side seat belt and
rear 3-point seat belts have a cinching
mechanism for child seat installation. It is
referred to as the automatic locking mode.
When the cinching mechanism is activated
the seat belt cannot be withdrawn again
until the seat belt tongue is detached from
the buckle and fully retracted. Refer to
``Child Restraints for Infants and Small
Children'' later in this section for more infor-
mation.
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2-24
ZX

WARNING
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child seat installation.
During normal seat belt use by a pas-
senger, the locking mode should not be
activated. If it is activated it may cause
uncomfortable seat belt tension.
Unfastening the belts
To unfasten the belt, press the button on the
buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.
Shoulder belt height adjustment
(For front seats) (If so equipped)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. (See
``Precautions on Seat Belt Usage''.) To ad-
just, press both release buttons and move it
to the desired position so the belt passes
over the center of the shoulder. The belt
should be away from your face and neck,
but not falling off of your shoulder.
CAUTION
After adjustment, release the button
and check that it does not move up and
down to make sure the shoulder belt
anchor is securely fixed in position.
Checking seat belt operation
(3-point type with retractor)
Your seat belt retractors are designed to
lock belt movement by two separate meth-
ods:
1) When the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the belts,
check the operation as follows:
cGrasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
quickly. The retractor should lock and
restrict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this
check or if you have any question about belt
operation, see your NISSAN dealer.
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ZX