sport mode NISSAN SENTRA 2013 B17 / 7.G Owners Manual

1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-25)
2. Steering wheel switch for trip
computer, audio control and
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(if so equipped) (P. 4-64, 4-66, 4-81) 3. Driver’s supplemental air bag/Horn
(P. 1-41, 2-28)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
5. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-24) 6. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-23)
7. Ventilator (P. 4-15)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Audio system (P. 4-26)
10. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-41)
11. Glove box (P. 2-35)
12. Shift selector (P. 5-17)
13. Climate control (P. 4-15, 4-23)
14. Ignition switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-8)
15. Tilt steering (P.3-28)
16. Hood release (P. 3-24)
17. Fuel filler door release (P. 3-26)
18. ECO mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-23); SPORT mode switch (if so
equipped) (P.5-22); Vehicle dynamic
control (VDC) OFF switch (P.2-30)
19. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-27);
Power mirror switch (if so equipped)
(P.3-31); Trunk release (P.3-25)* Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.LIC2439
INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-6Illustrated table of contents

Indicatorlight Name Page
Front fog light indi-
cator light (if so
equipped) 2-18
Front passenger air
bag status light
2-18
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-18
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)2-18
Overdrive off indica-
tor light (CVT mod-
els)2-19
Security indicator
light
2-19
Side light and head-
light indicator light
(green)2-19
Indicator
light Name Page
Slip indicator light 2-19
SPORT mode indi-
cator light (if so
equipped) 2-20
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
2-20
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off
indicator light2-20
Illustrated table of contents0-9

WARNING
Do not allow children to play with the seat
belts. Most seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking Retrac-
tor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt
becomes wrapped around a child’s neck
with the ALR mode activated, the child can
be seriously injured or killed if the seat
belt retracts and becomes tight. This can
occur even if the vehicle is parked. Un-
buckle the seat belt to release the child. If
the seat belt cannot be unbuckled or is
already unbuckled, release the child by
cutting the seat belt with a suitable tool
(such as a knife or scissors) to release the
seat belt.
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in this
manual, child safety information is available from
many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
government traffic safety offices, and community
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
to learn the best way to transport your child.
There are three basic types of child restraint
systems: ● Rear-facing child restraint ●
Forward-facing child restraint
● Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less
than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facing
child restraints. Forward-facing child restraints
are available for children who outgrow rear-
facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old.
Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle
lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer
use a forward-facing child restraint.
WARNING
Infants and children need special protec-
tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit
them properly. The shoulder belt may
come too close to the face or neck. The
lap belt may not fit over their small hip
bones. In an accident, an improperly fit-
ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal
injury. Always use appropriate child
restraints.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri-
tories require the use of approved child restraints
for infants and small children. See “Child re-
straints” later in this section. A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by
using either the LATCH (Lower Anchor and Teth-
ers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat
belt. See “Child restraints” later in this section for
more information.
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear seat.
Studies show that children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in
the front seat.
This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-
tem (air bag system) for the front passen-
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system”
later in this section.
INFANTS
Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom-
mends that infants be placed in child restraints
that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. You should choose a child restraint
that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu-
facturer’s instructions for installation and use.
CHILD SAFETY
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-15

1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-25)
2. Steering wheel switch for trip
computer, audio control and
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(if so equipped) (P. 4-64, 4-66, 4-81) 3. Driver’s supplemental air bag/Horn
(P. 1-41, 2-28)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
5. Cruise control main/set switches (if so
equipped) (P. 5-24) 6. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-23)
7. Ventilator (P. 4-15)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Audio system (P. 4-26)
10. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-41)
11. Glove box (P. 2-35)
12. Shift selector (P. 5-17)
13. Climate control (P. 4-15, 4-23)
14. Ignition switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-8)
15. Tilt steering (P.3-28)
16. Hood release (P. 3-24)
17. Fuel filler door release (P. 3-26)
18. ECO mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-23); SPORT mode switch (if so
equipped) (P.5-22); Vehicle dynamic
control (VDC) OFF switch (P.2-30)
19. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-27);
Power mirror switch (if so equipped)
(P.3-31); Trunk release (P.3-25)* Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.LIC2439
INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-2Instruments and controls

orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightP position selecting warning light
(CVT models) (if so equipped)High beam indicator light (blue)
orBrake warning lightPower steering warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightSeat belt warning lightOverdrive off indicator light (CVT models)
Door open warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light (CVT models)Side light and headlight indicator light (green)
Low fuel warning lightCruise main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Slip indicator light
Low tire pressure warning light
(if so equipped)ECO mode indicator light (if so equipped)SPORT mode indicator light (if so equipped)
Low windshield-washer fluid warning lightEngine start operation indicator light (if so
equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
NISSAN Intelligent Key® lock warning light
(M/T models) (if so equipped)Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light (if so
equipped)Front passenger air bag status light
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-12Instruments and controls

SPORT mode indicator light (ifso equipped)
The SPORT mode indicator light illuminates
when the SPORT mode is turned ON. See “Sport
mode” in the “Starting and driving” section for the
use of the SPORT mode switch.
Turn signal/hazard indicatorlights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal
switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned
on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC) off indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control off switch is pushed to OFF.
This indicates the Vehicle Dynamic Control has
been turned off.
Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control off switch
again or restart the engine and the system will
operate normally. See “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
The Vehicle Dynamic Control light also comes on
when you place the ignition switch in the ON position. The light will turn off after about 2 sec-
onds if the system is operational. If the light stays
on or comes on along with the
indicator light
while you are driving, have the Vehicle Dynamic
Control system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
While the Vehicle Dynamic Control system is
operating, you might feel slight vibration or hear
the system working when starting the vehicle or
accelerating, but this is normal.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it
makes a high pitched scraping sound when the
vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake
pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.
Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened
while the key is left in the ignition switch. Remove
the key and take it with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi-
tion, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is
opened if the headlights or parking lights are on. Turn the headlight control switch off before leav-
ing the vehicle.
NISSAN Intelligent Key® door buzzer
(if so equipped)
The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if any one
of the following improper operations is found.
● The ignition switch is not returned to the
LOCK position when locking the doors.
● The Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle
when locking the doors.
● The Intelligent Key is taken outside the ve-
hicle when operating the vehicle.
● Any doors are not closed securely when
locking the doors.
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both
the vehicle and the Intelligent Key. See “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
Parking brake reminder chime
A chime sounds if the parking brake is set and the
vehicle is driven. The chime will stop if the parking
brake is released or the vehicle speed returns to
zero.
2-20Instruments and controls

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5-2
Three-way catalyst ..............................5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(if so equipped) ................................5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ....................5-6
Off-road recovery ...............................5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ..........................5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................5-8
Ignition switch .....................................5-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(if so equipped) ................................5-8
Manual transmission (if so equipped) .............5-9
Key positions ..................................5-9
Ignition switch positions ........................ 5-10
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............5-10
Push-Button Ignition Switch (if so equipped) ........5-11
Operating range ............................... 5-12
Push-button ignition switch positions ............5-12
Emergency engine shut off .....................5-13
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge .......5-13
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............5-14
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-14Starting the engine
............................... 5-14
Starting the engine (model with NISSAN Intelligent
Key® system) .................................... 5-15
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(if so equipped) ............................... 5-16
Manual transmission (if so equipped) ............5-20
Parking brake .................................... 5-21
Sport mode ...................................... 5-22
ECO mode (if so equipped) .......................5-23
Gear shift indicator (Manual transmission
only) ......................................... 5-24
Cruise control (if so equipped) .....................5-24
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-24
Cruise control operations .......................5-25
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-26
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-26
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-28
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-28
P
ower steering ................................... 5-29
Brake system .................................... 5-30
Brake precautions ............................. 5-30
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-31
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-32

To engage:Pull the lever upA.
To release: 1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. Manual transmission models:
Place the shift selector in the N (Neutral)
position.
CVT models:
Move the shift selector to the P (Park) posi-
tion. 3. While pulling up on the parking brake lever
slightly, push the button and lower com-
pletely
B.
4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out.
Adjusts the engine and transmission points to
enhance performance. Press the SPORT button
on the instrument panel to activate. “SPORT”
appears in the speedometer for 2 seconds.
NOTE:
In the SPORT mode, fuel economy may be
reduced.
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SPORT MODE
5-22Starting and driving