bluetooth NISSAN SENTRA 2017 B17 / 7.G Quick Reference Guide
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*See your Owner’s Manual for information.
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1   Vehicle Information Display2   Low Tire Pressure Warning Light3  Headlight and Turn 
 
Signal Switch4    Trip Computer Menu / Steering* 
Wheel Switches for Audio* and 
Vehicle Information Display*
5  Wiper and Washer Switch6   Cruise Control* and Bluetooth®7  Instrument Brightness Control*8  Power Mirror Switch9   Trunk Lid Release Switch
 
 
10   Tilt / Telescopic   
Steering Column*11   Drive Modes (ECO  and SPORT)*12   Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)*   
OFF Switch13   Fuel-filler Door Release  
14  Hood Release*15   Front Passenger Air Bag  
Status Light*16   Audio and Navigation System17  Heater and Air   
Conditioner (automatic)
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NEW SYSTEM FEATURESDrive Modes........................................................................\
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NissanConnectSM Services Powered by SiriusXM® (if so equipped)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 
RearView Monitor (if so equipped) ..................................................... 4 
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) .......4 
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) (if so equipped) ................................... 5 
Siri® Eyes Free (if so equipped) ......................................................... 5 
SiriusXM Travel Link and SiriusXM Traffic (if so equipped) ............................. 5
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION  Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy-Fill Tire Alert (if so equipped) .... 7 
Loose Fuel Cap ........................................................................\
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Fuel-filler Door .......................................................................\
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Clock Set/Adjustment  ................................................................. 8
FIRST DRIVE FEATURESNissan Intelligent Key® System (if so equipped) ....................................... 11 
Trunk Lid Release Switch  .............................................................. 11 
Front Power Seat Adjustments (if so equipped for driver’s seat) ..................... 12 
Outside Mirror Control Switch  ........................................................ 12 
Starting/Stopping the Engine  ........................................................ 13 
Headlight Control Switch ............................................................. 13 
Wiper and Washer Switch ............................................................. 14 
Heater and Air Conditioner (automatic) (if so equipped) ............................. 15 
FM/AM/SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (if so equipped) with CD Player ....................17
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port/Aux Jack and iPod® Interface .......... 18
Cruise Control (if so equipped) ........................................................ 18 
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped) .......................................19
SYSTEM GUIDE
Vehicle Information Display (if so equipped) ..........................................21 
Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (if so equipped) ............................... 22 
NissanConnect
SM Mobile Apps (if so equipped) ....................................... 22 
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System ............................................... 24 
  • System Operating Tips ........................................................... 24 
Bluetooth® System without Navigation (if so equipped) ............................. 25 
Bluetooth® System with Navigation (if so equipped) .................................26 
Navigation System (if so equipped) ................................................... 28 
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ....................................29
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Additional information about your vehicle is also available in your Owner’s Manual,  
Navigation System Owner’s Manual and at www.NissanUSA.com.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information and system  
operation limitations.
•  A cellular telephone should not be used for any purpose while driving so full attention may 
be given to vehicle operation.
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Supplemental air bags do not replace proper seat belt usage. 
•   Children 12 and under should always ride in the rear seat properly secured in child restraints 
or seat belts according to their age and weight.
• Do not drink and drive.
For more information, refer to the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 
(section 1)”, the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” and the 
“Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING (FEB) (if so equipped)
    The FEB system can assist the driver when there is a risk of a forward collision 
with a vehicle ahead in the traveling lane.
 
    The FEB operates at speeds greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
 
    If there is a risk of a forward collision, an audible tone will sound 
and the vehicle ahead detection indicator light 1 will illuminate. If 
the driver applies the brakes af ter the warning and the FEB system 
detects that there is still the possibility of a forward collision, the 
system will automatically increase the braking force. If the driver 
does not take action, the FEB system will issue a second visual 
warning 
2, an audible warning and also apply partial braking. 
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional 
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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SIRI® EYES FREE (if so equipped)
     If you have a compatible iPhone® with  
Siri®, you can link your iPhone® to the  
Siri® Eyes Free function in your vehicle’s  
Bluetooth® system.
 
    If you have a compatible iPhone® connected 
to the system, press and hold the 
 button 
1 on the steering wheel for a few seconds 
and Siri® will be activated in Eyes Free mode.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional 
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 
(section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual and visit www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.
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SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK AND SiriusXM TRAFFIC  
(if so equipped)
     Your vehicle’s Navigation System is  
equipped with SiriusXM Travel Link  
and SiriusXM Traffic capabilities.
 
    SiriusXM Travel Link provides access to  
real-time weather information and forecasts, 
nearby fuel prices, movie listings, sports 
scores and stock quotes.
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HANDS-FREE TEXT MESSAGING ASSISTANT* (if so equipped)
    This system allows for sending and receiving 
text messages through the vehicle’s interface. 
 
    Using predefined or custom messages, send 
a text to an entry stored in your Bluetooth® 
Hands-free Phone System.
 
    Once enabled, the text message, sender and 
delivery time are shown on the control panel 
display when the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
 
    Text messages have the option of being read aloud at all vehicle speeds. 
 
    Many cellular phones may require special permission to enable text messaging. 
Check the cellular phone’s screen during Bluetooth® pairing. For some cellular 
phones, you need to enable “Notifications” in the cellular phone’s Bluetooth® 
menu for text messages to appear on the touch-screen display. For more 
information and instructions, refer to your cellular phone’s Owner’s Manual.
 
    Text message integration requires that the cellular phone support Message 
Access Profile (MAP) for both receiving and sending text messages. Some  
cellular phones may not support all text messaging features. Please see  
www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth for compatibility information as well 
as your device’s Owner’s Manual. 
* Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of “Text‐to‐Speech”. Some of the applications and 
features, such as social networking and texting, may also be restricted. Check local regulations for any 
requirements before using these features.
  Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional 
operating and feature information.
  For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems  
(section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual.
NISSANCONNECTSM MOBILE APPS (if so equipped)
     Your vehicle may be equipped with NissanConnectSM Mobile Apps, allowing you 
to control various compatible smartphone apps through the vehicle’s display 
screen. A basic package is included for a period of time from the original in-
service date of the vehicle.
 
    To enroll in NissanConnectSM Mobile Apps:
    1.    Create a Nissan Owner Portal account at owners.NissanUSA.com.
      ·  Make sure to include your vehicle’s VIN when creating your account.
    2.   Under the NissanConnect Mobile Apps tab, select the red button next to 
Manage Subscription to enroll.
    3.   Next, download the NissanConnect
SM Mobile Apps companion app from 
Google Play or the Apple App Store. Log into the companion app using your 
Nissan Owner Portal ID and password.
    4.   Launch the app, select “United States” and accept the Terms and Conditions.
    5.   Select “Sign In”, then sign in with the email username and password you 
created when registering on the Nissan Owner Portal website.
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  Pair your cellular phone to the vehicle.
    •  For Android® devices, the smartphone must be connected through the 
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone system.
    •  For iPhone® on vehicles WITH Navigation, the device must be connected to the 
vehicle’s USB port using your cellular phone’s USB cable.
    •  For iPhone® on vehicles WITHOUT Navigation, connect the device using the 
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone system.
 
    You can select which apps you want activated in the vehicle from the 
NissanConnectSM Mobile Apps companion app by selecting “Manage My Apps”. 
Some apps shown in the companion app may not appear in your vehicle 
depending on availability for your model.
 
    Some apps require you to have the app downloaded and installed on your 
cellular phone, while others require you to enter your username and password 
to log in. Not all apps shown on the NissanConnect app site are available  
on all models.
 
    To help identify specific apps available for your vehicle or to contact a specialist 
via chat, please visit www.NissanUSA.com/connect/support.
 
    Your available apps will only appear on the screen when your smartphone is 
connected to both the vehicle and the Internet. For additional information on 
connecting your device, see your Owner’s Manual or visit  
www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.
 
   The  NissanConnectSM app must be running 
on your device and the Connected icon 
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must be green before using your apps. If the 
Disconnected icon 
2 is displayed, press the 
 button 3 multiple times to ensure 
the connection is established.
 
    To access your apps with the vehicle controls, 
start your vehicle and then press the 
 
button 
3 on the control panel. The system 
may take a few seconds to boot up before the 
 button 3 is enabled. This is normal.
 
    If available, your apps can be accessed once 
the vehicle and cellular phone are connected 
through the NissanConnect
SM Mobile Apps companion app.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional 
operating and feature information. 
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems  
(section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM*
    A cellular telephone should not be used while 
driving so full attention may be given to 
vehicle operation.
SYSTEM OPERATING TIPS
 
   Press  the  or  button on the 
steering wheel to interrupt the voice  
prompts at any time and speak a command  
af ter the tone.
 
    To use the system faster, you may speak the 
second level commands with the main menu 
command on the main menu. For example, 
press the 
 or  button on the 
steering wheel, and af ter the tone, say  
“Call Redial”.
 
    The “Help” command can be used to hear a 
list of available commands at any time.
 
    Reduce background noise as much as 
possible by closing windows and pointing 
HVAC vents away from the ceiling.
 
    Speak naturally without long pauses and 
without raising your voice.
 
    If you experience difficulty with the Voice 
Recognition system recognizing a contact  
name, please try saying both the first and  
last name of the contact as this improves 
recognition accuracy.
 
    To cancel a Voice Recognition session, say “Exit” or press and hold the  button 
on the steering wheel.
 
    To decrease or increase the volume of the voice prompts, push the volume 
control switches 
 or  on the steering wheel or turn the VOL  (volume) control 
knob on the audio system while the system is responding.
 
    Voice commands can be used to operate various Bluetooth® system features 
using the Nissan Voice Recognition system. See your Owner’s Manual for 
detailed information.
 
    For more detailed information and instructions, refer to your cellular phone’s 
Owner’s Manual and visit www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.
*Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional 
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems  
(section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual or please visit www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.
Type B (if so equipped)
Type A (if so equipped)
MICROPHONES
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BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM WITHOUT NAVIGATION* (if so equipped)
CONNECTING PROCEDURE
 
   The vehicle must be stationary when connecting the cellular phone.
  1.   Press  the 
 button on the steering wheel. The system announces the  
available commands.
  2.    Say: “Add Phone”. The system acknowledges the command and asks you to 
initiate connecting from the cellular phone handset.
  3.    Initiate connecting from the cellular phone.
    •    The connecting procedure varies according to each cellular phone model.  
For detailed connecting instructions and a list of compatible cellular phones, 
please visit www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.
    •    When prompted, confirm that the PIN on the display matches the PIN shown 
on your device. If you are requested to manually input a PIN, please enter “1234” 
from your handset.
VEHICLE PHONEBOOK
 
    The phonebook stores up to 1,000 entries for each cellular phone paired  
with the system.
 
    Depending on your cellular phone, the system may automatically download 
your cellular phone’s entire phonebook to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® system. 
MAKING A CALL FROM THE PHONEBOOK
  1.  Press the 
 button on the steering wheel.  
  2.  Af ter waiting for the tone, say “Call”.  
  3.    Af ter the next tone, speak the name of a phonebook entry. For example,  
“Michael Smith”.
  4.  Confirm that the correct name is recognized by saying “Dial” af ter the tone.
MAKING A CALL BY PHONE NUMBER
  1.  Press the 
 button on the steering wheel. A tone will sound.
  2.    Say: “Call”. The system acknowledges the command and announces the next set 
of available commands.
  3.    Say: “Phone Number”. The system acknowledges the command and announces 
the next set of available commands.
  4.    Say the number you wish to call starting with the area code in single  
digit format.
  5.    When you have finished speaking the phone number, the system repeats it back 
and announces the available commands.
  6.   Say: “Dial”. The system acknowledges the command and makes the call.
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BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION* (if so equipped)
    Send predefined or custom text messages through your vehicle’s  
Bluetooth® system.
 
    Receive texts through your vehicle’s Bluetooth® system that can be read to you.
 
    Bluetooth® Streaming Audio allows you to use a compatible Bluetooth® device 
to play audio files. Your compatible Bluetooth® device can be connected to the 
vehicle’s audio system, allowing audio files to play through the  
vehicle’s speakers.
CONNECTING PROCEDURE
  1.   Press  the 
 button on the control panel.
  2.  Touch the “Settings” key 
1. 
 
 
 
 
  3.    Touch the “Phone & Bluetooth” key 
2. 
 
 
 
 
  4.    Touch the “Connect New Device” key 
3.
 
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RECEIVING/ENDING A CALL
 
    When you receive a cellular phone call, a ring tone sounds through the  
audio system.
 
  To accept the call, press the  button on the steering wheel.
 
  To reject the call, press the  button on the steering wheel.
 
    To hang up the cellular phone at the end of a call or to disconnect while making 
a call, press the 
 button on the steering wheel.
*Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional 
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems  
(section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual or please visit www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.
SYSTEM GUIDE 
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 5.    Initiate the connecting process from the handset. The system will display  
the message: 
      “Is PIN XXXXXX displayed on your Bluetooth device?”
      If the PIN is displayed on your Bluetooth® device, select “ Yes” to complete  
the connecting process.
VEHICLE PHONEBOOK
To access the vehicle phonebook:    1.  Press the 
 button on the control panel.
  2.  Select the “Phonebook” key 
4.
  3.    Choose the desired entry from the  
displayed list.
MAKING A CALL
  1.   Press  the 
 button on the control panel. The “PHONE” screen 5 will appear on 
the display. 
  2.    Select one of the following options to make a call:
    •  “Phonebook”: Select the name from an entry stored in the vehicle phonebook.
    •  “Call Lists”: Select the name from the incoming, outgoing or missed call history.
    •  “Redial”: Dial the last outgoing call from the vehicle.
    •  
 : Input the phone number manually using the keypad displayed  
on the screen.
RECEIVING/ENDING A CALL
 
  To accept the incoming call, either:  
    •  Press the 
 button on the steering  
wheel, or
    • Select the 
 icon on the screen.
 
  To reject the incoming call, either:  
    •  Press the 
 button on the steering  
wheel, or
    • Select the 
 icon on the screen.
 
  To end a cellular phone call, either:  
    •  Press the 
 button on the steering wheel, or
    • Select the 
 icon on the screen.
* Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional 
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 
(section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual, the “Hands-free phone (section 4)” of your Navigation System 
Owner’s Manual or please visit www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.
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To view detailed instructional videos, 
go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi/2017/sentra 
or snap this barcode with an appropriate barcode reader.
This Quick Reference Guide is intended to provide an overview of some of the unique features of your new 
vehicle. Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information and system operation limitations. 
Features and equipment in your vehicle may vary depending on model, trim level, options selected, order, date of 
production, region or availability. Therefore, you may find information about features or equipment that are not 
included or installed on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in this Quick Reference Guide are those in effect at the time 
of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications, performance, design or component suppliers 
without notice and without obligation. From time to time, NISSAN may update or revise this Quick Reference 
Guide to provide owners with the most accurate information currently available. Please carefully read and 
retain with this Quick Reference Guide all revision updates sent to you by NISSAN to ensure you have access 
to accurate and up-to-date information regarding your vehicle. Current versions of vehicle Quick Reference 
Guides, Owner’s Manuals and any updates can also be found in the Owner section of the NISSAN website at   
https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/navigation/manualsGuide. If you have questions concerning 
any information in your Owner’s Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. See the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE 
PROGRAM page in the Owner’s Manual for contact information.
 
Helpful Resources
Below is a list of helpful resources that can be used 
to learn more about the vehicle’s systems and  
feature operations.
 
  Vehicle Owner’s Manual
 
    Navigation Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
 
    Printed Quick Reference Guide (this document)
 
  www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth
 
  www.NissanUSA.com/connect
 
  www.youtube.com/user/NissanUSA
 
  Nissan Consumer Affairs: 1-800-647-7261
 
    Electronic Quick Reference Guide  
(Use Quick Response (QR) code or URL below.)
 
    Nissan Quick Guide (available in the iPhone 
App Store or Android Google Play Store 
for download to your smartphone)
Nissan, the Nissan Brand Symbol, Z and 
Nissan model names are Nissan trademarks.
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2016 Nissan North America, Inc.
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