window NISSAN SENTRA 2001 B15 / 5.G Owners Manual

2 Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges ................................................2-2
Speedometer and odometer .............................2-3
Tachometer (if so equipped) .............................2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................2-5
Fuel gauge ........................................................2-5
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ......................2-7
Checking bulbs ..................................................2-7
Warning lights ....................................................2-7
Indicator lights ...................................................2-9
Chimes.............................................................2-11
Security systems ..................................................2-11
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system
(NVIS) (if so equipped)....................................2-11
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ........2-12
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................2-15
Switch operation ..............................................2-15
Rear window defogger switch ..............................2-16
Headlight and turn signal switch ..........................2-16
Headlight control switch ..................................2-16
Turn signal switch............................................2-17Fog light switch (if so equipped) ..........................2-18
Hazard warning flasher switch .............................2-18
Horn ......................................................................2-19
Power socket ........................................................2-19
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray ............2-20
Storage .................................................................2-21
Glasses case (if so equipped).........................2-21
Cup holders .....................................................2-21
Glove box ........................................................2-22
Coin box ..........................................................2-22
Console box (if so equipped) ..........................2-23
Instrument panel storage ................................2-23
Windows ...............................................................2-24
Power windows (if so equipped) .....................2-24
Manual windows ..............................................2-25
Sunroof (if so equipped).......................................2-26
Interior light...........................................................2-27
Map lights (if so equipped)...................................2-27
Trunk light (if so equipped) ..................................2-28
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Security indicator light (Vehicle se-
curity system)
The security indicator light is located on the
instrument panel near the windshield.
The security indicator light shows the status
of the vehicle security system.
The light operates whenever the ignition
switch is in the LOCK, OFF, or ACC posi-
tion.
The vehicle security system has four
phases. For each phase the operation of the
security indicator light is different.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.(The system can be
armed even if the windows are open).
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood, trunk lid and all doors.
Lock all doors. The doors can be locked
with the key or with the multi-remote
controller.
Multi-remote controller operation:
cPush the LOCK button on the multi-
remote controller. All doors lock. The
hazard lights flash twice and the horn
beeps once to indicate all doors are
locked.
cWhen the LOCK button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard lights
flash twice and the horn beeps once
as a reminder that the doors are al-
ready locked.
The horn may or may not beep once.
Refer to ``Silencing the horn beep fea-
ture'' later in this section.
4.
Confirm that the SECURITY indicator light
comes on. The SECURITY light stays on
for about 30 seconds. The vehicle security
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To defog the rear window glass, start the
engine and push the rear window defogger
switch on. (The indicator light on the switch
comes on.) Push the switch again to turn
the defogger off.
The rear window defogger switch automati-
cally turns off after approximately 15 min-
utes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the
rear window, be careful not to scratch
or damage the rear window defogger.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
Turn the switch to theposition:
The front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights come on.Turn the switch to the
position:
The headlights come on and all the other
lights remain on.
To select the high beam function, push the
lever forward. The high beam lights come
on and the
light illuminates. Pull the
lever back to select the low beam.
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SWITCHHEADLIGHT AND TURN
SIGNAL SWITCH
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To sound the horn, push the center pad
area of the steering wheel.The power socket is for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones.
CAUTION
cTake care as the socket and plug
may be hot during or immediately
after use.
cThis power socket is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit.
cDo not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.cUse this power socket with the en-
gine running. (If the engine is
stopped, this could result in a dis-
charged battery.)
cAvoid using when the air condi-
tioner, headlights or rear window de-
fogger is on.
cBefore inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical acces-
sory being used is turned OFF.
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POWER WINDOWS
(if so equipped)
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 driver side window, push the
driver's side automatic switch down until the
desired window position is reached. To
close the window, lift the switch up. The
driver side control panel is equipped with
switches to open or close all the windows.
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.The passenger side switch opens or closes
only the passenger side window. To open
the window, push the switch down. To close
the window, lift the switch up.
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Rear power windows
The rear power window switches open or
close only the corresponding window. To
open the window, push the switch down. To
close the window, lift the switch up.
Automatic operation
To fully open the driver's side window, press
the driver's side window switch down to the
second detent and release it. The window
automatically opens all the way. To stop the
window, lift the switch up while the window
is opening.
MANUAL WINDOWS
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.
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It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn
the interior light on or off, and activate the
panic alarm by using the remote controller
from outside the car.
Be sure to remove the key from the
vehicle before locking the doors.
The remote controller can operate at a
distance of approximately 49 ft (15 m) from
the vehicle. The effective distance depends
upon the conditions around the vehicle.
As many as four remote controllers can be
used with one vehicle. For information con-
cerning the purchase and use of additional
remote controllers, contact an authorized
NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the remote
controller:
cDo not allow the remote controller to
become wet.cDo not drop the remote controller.
cDo not strike the remote controller
sharply against another object.
c
Do not place the remote controller for
an extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 140ÉF (60ÉC).
HOW TO USE MULTI-REMOTE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Locking doors
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood, trunk lid and all doors.
4. Push the LOCK button on the multi-
remote controller. All the doors lock. The
hazard lights flash twice and the horn
beeps once to indicate all doors are
locked.c
When the LOCK button is pushed 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 once.
Refer to ``Silencing the horn beep fea-
ture'' later in this section for details.
MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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OUTSIDE MIRROR REMOTE
CONTROL
Electric control type (if so equipped)
The outside mirror control operates only
when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Select the right or left side mirror, then
adjust using the control lever.
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
The electric control type outside mirrors (if
so equipped) can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility.
Press the rear window defogger switch to
activate the heating function. Press the
switch again to deactivate, or the heating
function will automatically turn off after ap-
proximately 15 minutes.
Manual control type
The outside mirror can be moved in any
direction for a better rear view.
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear.
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WARNING
cThe air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is
running.
cDo not leave children, impaired
adults, or pets alone in your vehicle.
On hot, sunny days, temperatures in
a closed vehicle could quickly be-
come high enough to cause severe
or possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
cDo not use the recirculation mode
for long periods as it may cause the
interior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.
cPositioning of the heater and air con-
ditioner controls should not be done
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
CONTROLS
Fan control dial
This dial turns the fan on and off, and
controls fan speed.
Air flow control dial
This dial allows you to select the air flow
outlets.
Ð Air flows from center and side
ventilators.
Ð Air flows from center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.
Ð Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
Ð Air flows from defroster outlets
and foot outlets.
Ð Air flows mainly from defroster
outlets.
The air flow control dial also has intermedi-
ate positions which allow the air flow to be
distributed between two of the icon posi-
tions on the air flow control dial.
Temperature control dial
This dial allows you to adjust the tempera-
ture of the outlet air.
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HEATER AND AIR
CONDITIONER
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Air recirculation button
(if so equipped)
NOTE:
The air recirculation feature is available
only on those vehicles equipped with air
conditioning.
OFF position (indicator light off):
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment and distributed through the
selected outlets.
Use the OFF position for normal heater or
air conditioner operation.
ON position (indicator light on):
Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Push the
button to the on position
when:
cdriving on a dusty road.
cto avoid traffic fumes.
cfor maximum cooling when using the air
conditioner.
Air conditioner button
(if so equipped)
Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to
the desired (one to four) position, and push
the
button to turn on the air condi-
tioner. The indicator light comes on when
the air conditioner is operating. To turn off
the air conditioner, push the
button
again.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
HEATER OPERATION
Heating
This mode is used to direct hot air mainly
from the foot outlets. A small amount of air
also flows from the defrost outlets.
1. Push the
button (if so equipped) to
the off position for normal heating.
2. Move the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
4. Move the temperature control dial to thedesired position between the middle and
the hot position.
Ventilation
This mode directs outside air from the side
and center vents.
1. Push the
button (if so equipped) to
the off position.
2. Move the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Defrosting or defogging
This mode is used to defrost/defog the
windows.
1. Move the air flow control dial to the
position.
2. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
3. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and
the hot position.
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