cruise control NISSAN SENTRA 2015 B17 / 7.G Owners Manual

1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-27)
2. Steering wheel switch for trip
computer, audio control and
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
(if so equipped) (P. 4-93, 4-67)
3. Driver’s supplemental air bag/Horn
(P. 1-44, 2-31)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
5. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-24)
6. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-26)
7. Vent (P. 4-15)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Audio system (P. 4-27)
10. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-44)
11. Glove box (P. 2-38)
12. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 2-20)
13. Shift lever (P. 5-17)
14. Climate control (P. 4-16)
15. Ignition switch (if so equipped)/
Push-button ignition switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-8, 5-10)
16. Telescopic steering (P.3-28)
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1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-27)
2. Steering wheel switch for trip
computer, audio control and
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
(if so equipped) (P. 4-93, 4-67)
3. Driver’s supplemental air bag/Horn
(P. 1-44, 2-31)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
5. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-24)
6. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-26)
7. Vent (P. 4-15)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Audio system (P. 4-27)
10. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-44)
11. Glove box (P. 2-38)
12. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 2-20)
13. Shift lever (P. 5-17)
14. Climate control (P. 4-16)
15. Ignition switch (if so equipped)/
Push-button ignition switch (if so
equipped) (P. 5-8, 5-10)
16. Telescopic steering (P.3-28)
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2-2Instruments and controls

TRIP COMPUTER
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the modes of the trip computer can be
selected by pressing the
button on the
steering wheel. The following modes can be se-
lected:
● Trip A
● Trip B
● ECO Pedal Indicator
● Instant fuel economy
● Average fuel economy
● Average speed
● Distance to empty
● Trip computer reset
Trip symbol: A or B
Trip A
Measures the distance of one specific trip
1.
Trip B
Measures the distance of a second specific trip.
ECO Pedal Indicator Display
Use the ECO Pedal Indicator1for improving
fuel economy.
When the ECO Pedal Indicator bar is in the green
range, it displays the recommended accelerator
pedal position to optimize fuel economy.
If the ECO Pedal Indicator bar is out of green
range, the vehicle will not provide optimized fuel
economy.
NOTE:
The ECO Pedal Indicator’s bar is not displayed
when the cruise control is in operation.
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orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightPower steering warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
orBrake warning lightP position selecting warning light
(CVT models)Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeOverdrive 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 (if so equipped)Side light and headlight indicator light (green)
Low fuel warning lightCruise main switch indicator lightSlip indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightECO mode indicator lightSPORT mode indicator light
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
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position. For additional information, efer to “Driv-
ing the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Cruise main switch indicatorlight
The light comes on when the cruise control main
switch is pushed. The light goes out when the
main switch is pushed again. When the cruise
main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise
control system is operational. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Cruise control” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
ECO mode indicator light
This light comes on when the ECO mode has
been selected. For additional information, refer to
“ECO mode switch” in the “Starting and driving”
section for the use of the ECO mode switch.
Engine start operationindicator (if so equipped)
For vehicles equipped with push-button ignition
this indicator illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or ON position.
This indicator means that the engine will start by
pushing the push-button ignition switch with the
brake pedal and clutch pedal (if so equipped)
depressed.
Front fog light indicator light (if
so equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illuminates when
the front fog lights are ON. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Fog light switch” in this section.
Front passenger air bag statuslight
The front passenger air bag status light will be lit
and the passenger front air bag will be off de-
pending on how the front passenger seat is being
used.
For front passenger air bag status light operation,
refer to “Front passenger air bag and status light”
in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system” section of this manual.
High beam indicator light(blue)
This blue light comes on when the headlight high
beams are on and goes out when the low beams
are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate a
potential emission control malfunction.
The MIL may also come on steady if the fuel-filler
cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out
of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is
installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle
has at least 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the
fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the
engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle
is not ready for an emission control system
inspection/maintenance test. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Readiness for
inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the “Tech-
nical and consumer information” section of this
manual.
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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) ..........5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover . . ..................5-6
Off-road recovery ...............................5-7
Rapid air pressure loss ..........................5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................5-8
Ignition switch (if so equipped) ......................5-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(if so equipped) ................................5-9
Manual transmission (if so equipped) .............5-9
Ignition switch positions ........................ 5-10
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .............5-10
Push-Button Ignition Switch (if so equipped) ........5-10
Operating range ............................... 5-11
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . .........5-12
Emergency engine shut off .....................5-12
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge .......5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .............5-13
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-14
Starting the engine (models without NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system) ........................... 5-14Starting the engine (models 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 .................................... 5-22
SPORT mode switch ............................. 5-23
ECO mode switch ................................ 5-23
Shift lever indicator (Manual transmission
only) (if so equipped) .......................... 5-24
Cruise control .................................... 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) .................5-30
Brake assist .................................. 5-31
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-32

SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR (Manual
transmission only) (if so equipped)
The Shift lever Indicator (GSI) is used to support
the suitable timing of gear change. It operates
only when the ECO mode is in the “ON” state.
The shift indicator icon and recommended gear
position are displayed.
The shift indicator icon indicates when to upshift
or downshift for fuel economy.NOTE:
● The shift indicator is a guide for fuel
economy. Always pay attention to road con-
ditions and other traffic.
● Downshift indicator icon to the “1” (1st) po-
sition is not displayed.
● If the downshifting icon is displayed when
decreasing your vehicle speed, it indicates
that the engine speed is low compared to
the gear position.
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
CONTROL
1. ACCEL/RES switch
2. COAST/SET switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. ON/OFF switch
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CRUISE CONTROL
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●If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
cancels automatically. The CRUISE indica-
tor light in the instrument panel then blinks to
warn the driver. For additional information,
refer to “Warnings/Indicator Lights and Au-
dible Reminders” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
● If the CRUISE indicator light blinks, push the
cruise control ON/OFF switch off and have
the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
● The CRUISE indicator light may blink when
the cruise control ON/OFF switch is pushed
ON while pushing the ACCEL/RES,
COAST/SET, or CANCEL switch. To prop-
erly set the cruise control system, use the
following procedures.WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
● When it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed.
● In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed.
● On winding or hilly roads.
● On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.) .
● In very windy areas.
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at a speed be-
tween 25 - 89 mph (40 - 144 km/h) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the
ON/OFF switch. The CRUISE indicator light in
the instrument panel comes on.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch
and release it. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal. Your vehicle maintains the set speed. ●
To pass another vehicle, depress the ac-
celerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle returns to the previously
set speed.
● The vehicle may not maintain the set speed
when going up or down steep hills. If this
happens, drive without the cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed, use one of the
following three methods.
● Push the CANCEL button, or
● Tap the brake pedal, or
● Push the ON/OFF switch off. The CRUISE
indicator light in the instrument panel go out.
The cruise control is automatically canceled if: ● you depress the brake or clutch pedal while
pushing the ACCEL/RES or SET/COAST
switch. The preset speed is deleted from
memory.
● the vehicle slows down more than 8 mph
(13 km/h) below the set speed.
● you depress the clutch pedal (manual trans-
mission) , or move the shift lever to N (Neu-
tral) (CVT) .
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●Above 40 mph (64 km/h), it is more effi-
cient to use A/C to cool the vehicle due to
increased aerodynamic drag
● Recirculating the cool air in the cabin
when the A/C is on reduces cooling load
4. Drive at Economical Speeds and Dis-
tances
● Observing the speed limit and not ex-
ceeding 60 mph (97 km/h) (where legally
allowed) can improve fuel efficiency due
to reduced aerodynamic drag
● Maintaining a safe following distance be-
hind other vehicles reduces unnecessary
braking
● Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate
changes in speed permits reduced brak-
ing and smooth acceleration changes
● Select a gear range suitable to road con-
ditions
5. Use Cruise Control
● Using cruise control during highway driv-
ing helps maintain a steady speed
● Cruise control is particularly effective in
providing fuel savings when driving on flat
terrains
6. Plan for the Shortest Route ●
Utilize a map or navigation system to de-
termine the best route to save time
7. Avoid Idling
● Shutting off your engine when safe for
stops exceeding 30–60 seconds saves
fuel and reduces emissions
8. Buy an Automated Pass for Toll Roads
● Automated passes permit drivers to use
special lanes to maintain cruising speed
through the toll and avoid stopping and
starting
9. Winter Warm Up
● Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel
economy
● Vehicles typically need no more than
30 seconds of idling at start-up to effec-
tively circulate the engine oil before driv-
ing
● Your vehicle will reach its ideal operating
temperature more quickly while driving
versus idling 10.
Keeping your Vehicle Cool
● Park your vehicle in a covered parking
area or in the shade whenever possible
● When entering a hot vehicle, opening the
windows will help to reduce the inside
temperature faster, resulting in reduced
demand on your A/C system
11. ECO Mode
● The ECO mode helps to enhance the fuel
economy by controlling the engine and CVT
(if so equipped) operation automatically to
avoid rapid acceleration.
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SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:● A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
● A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.
● A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
● Extra washer fluid to refill the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
● Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain) ,
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving on
wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.
● Whatever the condition, drive with cau-
tion. Accelerate and slow down with
care. If accelerating or downshifting too
fast, the drive wheels will lose even
more traction. ●
Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
● Allow greater following distances on
slippery roads.
● Watch for slippery spots (glare ice) .
These may appear on an otherwise
clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of
ice is seen ahead, brake before reach-
ing it. Try not to brake while on the ice,
and avoid any sudden steering
maneuvers.
● Do not use the cruise control (if so
equipped) on slippery roads.
● Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep snow
clear of the exhaust pipe and from
around your vehicle.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold
temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when
the outside temperature is 20°F (-7°C) or lower.
WARNING
● Do not use your engine block heater
with an ungrounded electrical system or
a 2-pronged adapter. You can be seri-
ously injured by an electrical shock if
you use an ungrounded connection.
● Disconnect and properly store the en-
gine block heater cord before starting
the engine. Damage to the cord could
result in an electrical shock and can
cause serious injury.
● Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged ex-
tension cord rated for at least 10 A. Plug
the extension cord into a Ground Fault
Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded
110-VAC outlet. Failure to use the
proper extension cord or a grounded
outlet can result in a fire or electrical
shock and cause serious personal
injury.
To use the engine block heater: 1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension
cord.
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