NISSAN SENTRA 1997 B14 / 4.G Owner's Manual

Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-
cally.
Lane change signal
To signal a lane change, move the lever up
or down to the point where the indicator light
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.
The instrument brightness control operates
when the headlight switch is in the
orposition.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of
instrument panel lights.To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
switch to theposition.
To turn them off, turn the switch toward the
back of the vehicle to the OFF position.
The low-beam headlight function must be
on for the fog lights to operate. The fog
lights automatically turn off whenever the
high-beam headlight function is selected.
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROLFRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
(if so equipped)
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Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
cWhen stalled or stopped on the road-
way under emergency conditions,
move the vehicle well off the road.
c
Do not use the hazard warning flash-
ers while moving on the highway un-
less unusual circumstances force you
to drive so slowly that your vehicle
might become a hazard to other traffic.cTurn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flashers can be actuated with the igni-
tion switch in either the OFF or ON position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
The cigarette lighter element is an acces-
sory. A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighter or
equivalent can be purchased from your lo-
cal NISSAN dealer.
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCHCIGARETTE LIGHTER
(accessory) AND ASHTRAY
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The cigarette lighter operates when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Push the lighter in all the way. When the
lighter is heated, it springs out.
Return the lighter to its original position after
use.
WARNING
The cigarette lighter should not be
used while driving in order that full
attention may be given to the driving
operation.
CAUTION
The cigarette lighter socket is a power
source for the cigarette lighter element
only. The use of the cigarette lighter
socket as a power source for any other
accessory is not recommended.To open, pull the cup holder.
To close, push the cup holder in fully.
The cup holder and the ashtray cannot be
used at the same time. Close the ashtray
before using the cup holder.
WARNING
The driver should not pull out the cup
holder or remove or insert cups into the
cup holder while driving in order that
full attention may be given to the driv-
ing operation.
CAUTION
cAvoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liq-
uid is hot, it can scald you or your
passenger.
cUse only soft cups in the cupholder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
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CUP HOLDER
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The side windows can be opened or closed
by turning the hand crank on each door.
To open a window on the driver side, turn
the crank clockwise. To close a window,
turn the crank counterclockwise.
To open a window on the passenger side,
turn the crank counterclockwise. To close a
window, turn the crank clockwise.
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows. Use the
window lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
cDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols and become trapped in a
window. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
The power windows operate only when the
ignition key is in the ON position.
To open the window, push the driver side
button until the desired position is reached.
To close the window, lift the switch upward.
The driver side control panel is equipped
with switches to open or close all the win-
dows.
Locking passengers' windows
When the window lock button is depressed,
only the driver side window can be opened
or closed. Push it again to cancel the win-
dow lock function.
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MANUAL WINDOWS POWER WINDOWS
(if so equipped)
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The passenger side switch opens or closes
only the corresponding window. To open
the window, push the switch downward. To
close the window, lift the switch upward.Rear power windows
The rear power window switches open or
close only the corresponding window. To
open the window, push the switch down-
ward. To close the window, lift the switch
upward.
Automatic power window switch
To fully open the driver side window, de-
press the automatic power window switch
and release it; it need not be held. The
window automatically opens all the way.
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The sunroof only operates with the ignition
key in the ON position.
Sliding the sunroof
To open the sunroof, push the switch
toward DOWN/OPEN.
To close the sunroof, push the switch
toward UP/CLOSE.
Tilting the sunroof
Close the sunroof by pushing the switch
toward UP/CLOSE. Continuing to push the
UP/CLOSE button tilts the sunroof up.To tilt the sunroof down, push the switch
toward DOWN/OPEN. Continuing to push
the DOWN/OPEN switch opens the sun-
roof.
Sun shade
Open and close the sun shade by sliding it
forward or backward.
WARNING
cIn an accident, you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
sunroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints properly.
cDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the opening while the vehicle is in
motion, or while the roof is closing.
CAUTION
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before
opening.
cDo not place any heavy objects on
the sunroof or surrounding area.The interior light has a three-position switch.
The interior light operates regardless of
ignition key position.
cWhen the switch is in the OFF position,
the interior light does not illuminate, re-
gardless of door position.
cWhen the switch is in the centerj
position, the interior light illuminates
when a door is opened.
cWhen the switch is in the ON position,
the interior light illuminates, regardless of
door position.
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SUNROOF
(if so equipped)INTERIOR LIGHT
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CAUTION
Leaving the interior light switch in the
ON position for extended periods of
time results in a discharged battery.
TRUNK LIGHT (if so equipped)
The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the
light goes off. For bulb replacement proce-
dures, refer to ªBulb replacementº in the
``Do-it-yourself operations'' section.
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2Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Key .........................................................................2-2
Door locks ..............................................................2-2
Power door lock (if so equipped) ...........................2-3
Multi-remote control system (if so equipped).........2-3
Battery replacement ...............................................2-5
Child safety rear door lock (4-door only) ...............2-6
Hood release ..........................................................2-7................2-7
Glove box ...............................................................2-8
Trunk lid lock operation ..........................................2-8
Opener cancel lever for trunk lid (if so
equipped) ...............................................................2-9
Fuel filler lid lock operation ..................................2-10
Fuel filler cap ........................................................2-10
Front seats ...........................................................2-12
Seat adjustment ...................................................2-12
Tilting front seat (2-door model)...........................2-14
Head restraints .....................................................2-14
Rear seat ..............................................................2-15
Supplemental restraint system (supplemental
air bag system) (if so equipped) ..........................2-16Supplemental air bag system
(if so equipped) ....................................................2-20
Warning labels (if so equipped) ...........................2-22
Supplemental air bag warning light (if so
equipped) .............................................................2-22
Seat belts .............................................................2-24
Precautions on seat belt usage ...........................2-24
Child safety...........................................................2-26
3-point type with retractor ....................................2-27
2-point type without retractor (rear center lap
belt).......................................................................2-29
Seat belt extenders ..............................................2-30
Seat belt maintenance .........................................2-30
Child restraints for infants and small children......2-31
Top strap child restraint .......................................2-34
Tilting steering wheel ...........................................2-37
Outside mirror control...........................................2-38
Inside mirror .........................................................2-39
Vanity mirror (if so equipped)...............................2-39
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A key number plate is supplied with your
key. Record the key number that is on the
key number plate and keep it in a safe place
(such as your wallet), NOT IN THE CAR. If
you lose your keys, see your NISSAN
dealer for duplicates by using the key num-
ber. NISSAN does not record key numbers
so it is very important to keep track of your
key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you
have lost all keys and do not have one to
duplicate from. If you still have a key, this
key can be duplicated by your NISSAN
dealer or a locksmith shop.
Locking front door with key
To lock the door, turn the key towards the
front of the vehicle.
To unlock, turn it towards the rear.
Locking the door without key
To lock the door from the outside without a
key, move the inside lock knob to the lock
position, then close the door.
When locking the door this way, be certain
not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
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KEY DOOR LOCKS
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