door lock NISSAN SENTRA 2004 B15 / 5.G Owners Manual

1. Engine hood (P. 3-11)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-18)
3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-36)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-17)
5. Windshield (P. 8-27)
6. Sunroof (P. 2-28)
7. Power windows (P. 2-26)
8. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)
9. Mirrors (P. 3-16)
10. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
11. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
12. Tire chains (P. 8-45)
13. Fog light switch (P. 2-20)
14. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-12)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LII0009
EXTERIOR FRONT
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Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light2-9
or
Brake warning
light2-9
Charge warning
light2-10
Door open
warning light2-10
Engine oil pres-
sure light2-10
Low fuel warn-
ing light2-10
Warning
lightName Page
Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light
(if so equipped)2-10
Seat belt warn-
ing light and
chime2-11
Supplemental
air bag warning
light2-11
Indicator
lightName Page
CRUISE main
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-11
Indicator
lightName Page
Cruise SET
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-11
High beam in-
dicator light
(blue)2-11
Malfunction
indicator lamp
(MIL)2-11
Overdrive off
indicator light
(automatic
transmission
models only)2-11
Turn
signal/hazard
indicator lights2-12
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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orAnti-lock brake warning light
(if so equipped)Low fuel warning lightCruise SET switch indicator light (if so
equipped)
orBrake warning lightLow windshield washer fluid warning light (if so
equipped)High beam indicator light (Blue)
Charge warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Door open warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightOverdrive off indicator light (automatic trans-
mission models only)
Engine oil pressure warning lightCRUISE main switch indicator light (if so
equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and turn the ignition key to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,,or,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
or
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock brake
warning light (if so
equipped)
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the anti-lock brake system is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
Turn off the engine, and start it again by
slowly turning the ignition key (quickly do-
ing so may cause the ABS light to stay on
when there is nothing wrong) . If the light
stays on, have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.If an abnormality occurs in the system, the anti-
lock function ceases, but the regular braking
system continues to operate.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact a NISSAN dealer for repair.orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
light comes on when the parking brake is applied,
and also warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light comes on while the engine is running with
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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How to arm the vehicle security sys-
tem
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 trunk lid and all doors. Lock all
doors. The doors can be locked with the key
or with the keyfob.
Keyfob operation:
cPush the LOCK or
button on the
keyfob. All doors lock. The hazard lights
flash twice and the horn beeps once to
indicate all doors are locked.
cWhen the LOCK or
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 feature” 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 sys-
tem is now pre-armed. After about 30 sec-
onds the vehicle security system automati-
cally shifts into the armed phase. The
SECURITY light begins to flash once every 3
seconds. If, during the 30-second pre-arm
time period, the door is unlocked by the key
or the keyfob, or the ignition key is turned to
ACC or ON, the system will not arm.cIf the key is turned slowly when locking
the door, the system may not arm. Fur-
thermore, if the key is turned exces-
sively to the unlock position, the sys-
tem may be disarmed when the key is
removed. If the indicator light fails to
glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door
once and lock it again.
cEven when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
arm with all doors and trunk lid closed
and locked with the ignition key in the
OFF position.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:
cThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
cThe alarm automatically turns off after about
50 seconds. However, the alarm reactivates
if the vehicle is tampered with again. The
alarm can be shut off by unlocking a door or
trunk lid with the key, or by pressing the
UNLOCK or
button on the keyfob.
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The alarm is activated by:
copening the door or trunk lid without using
the key or keyfob (even if the door is un-
locked by releasing the door inside lock
switch) or opening the trunk lid by operating
the opener lever.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking a door or the
trunk lid with the key, or by pressing the UNLOCK
or
button on the keyfob.
The alarm does not stop if the ignition
switch is turned to ACC or ON.
Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-
vated using the keyfob. The instructions are on
the back of the keyfob (Type A only) .
To deactivate:Press and hold both the LOCK
and UNLOCK or
andbuttons at
the same timefor at least 3 seconds.
The hazard lights will quickly flash 3 times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
deactivated.To activate:Press and hold both the LOCK and
UNLOCK or
andbuttons at the
same timefor at least 3 seconds once more.
The hazard lights will quickly flash once and the
horn will sound once to confirm that the horn
beep feature has been reactivated.
Deactivating the horn feature does not silence
the horn if the alarm is triggered.
If the system does not operate as described
above, have it checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Type A
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Type B
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cThe inside of the storage tray can get hot. Do
not place objects inside which can melt or
be easily deformed.
WARNING
cThe storage tray should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
cKeep the tray lid closed while driving to
help prevent contents from becoming
projectiles causing injury in an accident
or during a sudden stop.
POWER WINDOWS (if so equipped)
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the
windows. Use the window lock switch
to prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in serious
accidents.
1. Door lock/unlock button
2. Window lock button
3. Front passenger side
4. Right rear passenger side
5. Left rear passenger side
6. Driver side automatic switch
Driver’s side power window switch
The power windows operate only when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
To open the driver side window, push the driver’s
side automatic switch down until the desired win-
dow 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.
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CAUTION
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the sunroof before opening.
cDo not place heavy objects on the sun-
roof or surrounding area.
Sun shade
Open and close the sun shade by sliding it for-
ward or backward.
The interior light has a three-position switch and
operates regardless of ignition switch position.
cWhen the switch is in the ON position
s1,
the interior light illuminates, regardless of
door position.
cWhen the switch is in the center O or DOOR
position, the interior light illuminates by
opening a door.
cWhen the switch is in the OFF position
s2,
the interior light does not illuminate, regard-
less of door position.
The interior light will stay on for about 30 seconds
when:cThe doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key
or the lock-unlock switch while all doors are
closed and the ignition switch is in the OFF
or ACC position.
cThe driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
cThe key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The interior light will turn off while the 30 second
timer is activated when:
cThe driver’s door is locked by the keyfob, a
key or the lock-unlock switch.
cThe ignition switch is turned ON.
The lights will also go off after 10 minutes while
doors are open.
For information regarding the interior light bulb
replacement, refer to “Bulb replacement” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
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INTERIOR LIGHT
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS)
keys (if so equipped)............................3-2
Doors............................................3-3
Locking with key................................3-3
Locking with inside lock knob....................3-4
Locking with power door lock switch (if so
equipped).....................................3-4
Child safety rear door lock.......................3-5
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped).........3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system..........3-6
Battery replacement............................3-9
Hood...........................................3-11
Trunk lid.........................................3-11Opener operation..............................3-11
Key operation.................................3-13
Interior trunk lid release........................3-13
Fuel filler lid......................................3-14
Opener operation..............................3-14
Fuel filler cap..................................3-14
Steering wheel...................................3-15
Tilt operation..................................3-15
Sun visors.......................................3-16
Vanity mirror (if so equipped)....................3-16
Mirrors..........................................3-16
Inside mirror..................................3-16
Outside mirrors...............................3-16
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WARNING
cAlways have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat belts,
this provides greater safety in the event
of an accident by helping to prevent
persons from being thrown from the
vehicle. This also helps keep children
and others from unintentionally open-
ing the doors, and will help keep out
intruders.
cBefore opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
LOCKING WITH KEY
Manual
To lock either the driver or passenger side door,
turn the key toward the front of the vehicle
s1.To
unlock, turn it toward the rear
s2.
Power (if so equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the vehicle
security system,the power door lock system
allows you to lock or unlock all doors at the same
time.
Turning the key toward the front
s1of the vehicle
locks all doors.
Turning the key one time toward the rear
s2of the
vehicle unlocks that door. From that position,
returning the key to neutral
s3(where the key can
only be removed and inserted) and turning it
toward the rear again
s4within 5 seconds un-
locks all doors.
Driver’s side
WPD0107
Driver’s side
WPD0108
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LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB
To lock the door without the key, move the inside
lock knob to the lock position
s1, then close the
door.
To unlock the door without the key, move the
inside lock knob to the unlock position
s2.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped)
To lock all the doors without a key, push the door
lock switch (driver or front passenger side) , to the
lock position
s1. When locking the door this way,
be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
To unlock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch (driver or front passenger side)
to the unlock position
s2.
Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch (driver or front
passenger) is moved to the lock position with the
key in the ignition and any door open, all doors
will lock and unlock automatically. This helps to
prevent the keys from being accidently locked
inside the vehicle.
Inside lock
WPD0109
Driver’s side
WPD0110
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