climate control NISSAN SENTRA 2018 Owner´s Manual

Table of
ContentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
Index
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11. Front passenger supplemental airbag (P. 1-44)
12. Glove box (P. 2-50)
13. Shif t lever (P. 5-17)
14. Climate controls (P. 4-23, 4-31)
15. Ignition switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-9)
Push-button ignition switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-11)
16. Tilt/Telescopic steering (P. 3-30)
17. Hood release (P. 3-25) Fuel filler door release (P. 3-27)
18. ECO mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-26)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-48)
SPORT mode switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-26)
19. Instrument brightness control
(P. 2-41)
Power mirror switch (P. 3-32)
Trunk release (P. 3-26)
* Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
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11. Front passenger supplemental airbag (P. 1-44)
12. Glove box (P. 2-50)
13. Shif t lever (P. 5-17)
14. Climate controls (P. 4-23, 4-31)
15. Ignition switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-9)
Push-button ignition switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-11)
16. Tilt/Telescopic steering (P. 3-30)
17. Hood release (P. 3-25) Fuel filler door release (P. 3-27)
18. ECO mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-26)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-48)
SPORT mode switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-26)
19. Instrument brightness control
(P. 2-41)
Power mirror switch (P. 3-32)
Trunk release (P. 3-26)
* Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
1. Tachometer
2. Coolant temperature gauge
3. Warning and indicator lights
4. Fuel gauge
5. Speedometer 6. Odometer
Twin trip odometer
Trip computer
Fuel Economy
ECO mode indicator (if so equipped)
Outside temperature display
Type A (if so equipped)
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METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

3— select/enter the vehicle infor-
mation display menu items or to
change from one display screen to the
next (i.e. trip, Fuel economy)
The ENTER and
buttons also control
audio and control panel functions. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Steering
wheel switch for audio control” in the “Moni-
tor, climate, audio, phone and voice recog-
nition systems” section of this manual.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle in placed in the ON or ACC
(if so equipped) position the screens that
display in the vehicle information include:
∙ Active system status (if so equipped)
∙ Trip computer
∙ Fuel economy
∙ Warnings
∙ Outside air temperature
∙ Odometer/Twin Trip Odometer
Warnings will only display if there are any
present. For additional information, refer to
“Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators” in this section. To control what items display in the vehicle
information display, refer to “Meter settings”
in this section.
SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the
information displayed in the vehicle infor-
mation display:
∙ Driver Assistance (if so equipped)
∙ Clock
∙ Meter Settings
∙ Vehicle Settings
∙ Maintenance
∙ Alarm
∙ Unit
∙ Language
∙ Factory Reset
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Driver Assistance (if so equipped)
The driver assistance menu allows the user
to change the settings for the driving aids.
Menu itemResult
Driving Aids Displays available Driving Aids.
Blind Spot/RCTA (if so equipped) Allows user to turn Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system on or off. For additional information, refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” and “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Emergency Brake (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the emergency brake system on or off. For addition information, refer to “Automatic Emer- gency Braking (AEB)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Clock
Menu item Result
Clock When selected, the following message appears: “Set Clock in Audio” (models without navigation) or “Set Clock
in NAVI” (models with navigation). For additional information, refer to “Audio system” in the “Monitor, climate,
audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section of this manual (models without navigation) or the
separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual (if so equipped) (models with navigation).
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Meter Settings
The meter settings allow the user to
change the settings for the vehicle infor-
mation display.
Menu itemResult
Main Menu Selection Displays the available options.
Home Allows user to turn the home screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Average Speed Allows user to turn the average speed screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Trip A Allows user to turn the trip A on or off in the vehicle information display.
Trip B Allows user to turn the trip B on or off in the vehicle information display.
Fuel Economy Allows user to turn the fuel economy on or off in the vehicle information display.
Navigation (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the navigation on or off in the vehicle information display. For additional information, refer
to the separate “NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual”.
Audio Allows user to turn the audio screen on or off in the vehicle information display. For additional information,
refer to “Audio system” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section of this
manual.
Driving Aids (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the driving aids on or off in the vehicle information display. For additional information, re-
fer to “Driver assistance” in this section.
ECO Mode Settings Displays the available options for ECO mode settings.
ECO Indicator Allows the user to turn the ECO indicator on or off in the vehicle information display.
DISP Mode Allows user to select how the ECO mode in displayed.
Pedal Select to have the ECO mode shown as a pedal display.
Inst.FE Select to have the ECO mode shown as instant fuel economy.
ECO Drive Report Displays the available options for the ECO drive report.
Display Allows user to turn the ECO drive report on or off.
View History Allows user to view and reset ECO drive report history.
Welcome Effect Displays the available options for the welcome effect.
Dial Effect Allows user to turn the dial effect on or off.
Display Effect Allows user to turn the display effect on or off.
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Control panel buttons — color screen with
Navigation System (if so equipped)..............4-4
How to use the touch-screen .................4-5
HowtousetheBACKbutton .................4-7
How to use the [
]button ...............4-7
button..................................4-9
How to use the ON-OFF button/VOL
(volume) control knob ........................4-9
How to use the CAMERA button ..............4-9
RearView Monitor .............................. 4-10
RearView Monitor system operation ..........4-11
How to read the displayed lines ..............4-12
Difference between predicted and
actual distances ............................. 4-12
Adjusting the screen ........................ 4-14
RearView Monitor system limitations ........4-15
System maintenance ........................ 4-16
Vents ........................................... 4-17
Heater (manual) (if so equipped) ................4-17
Controls ..................................... 4-19
Heater operation ............................ 4-19Air flow charts
............................... 4-20
Heater and air conditioner (manual)
(if so equipped) ................................. 4-23
Controls ..................................... 4-24
Heater operation ............................ 4-25
Air conditioner operation ....................4-26
Air flow charts ............................... 4-27
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ................................. 4-31
Automatic operation ........................ 4-32
Manual operation ........................... 4-33
Operating tips ............................... 4-34
Servicing air conditioner (if so equipped) ........4-34
Audio system ................................... 4-34
Radio ........................................ 4-34
FM radio reception .......................... 4-35
AM radio reception .......................... 4-35
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped) .....4-35
Audio operation precautions ................4-36
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player (if so equipped) .......................4-43

WARNING
∙ Positioning of the heating or air con-ditioning controls and display con-
trols should not be done while driving
in order that full attention may be
given to the driving operation.
∙ Do not disassemble or modif y this system. If you do, it may result in acci-
dents, fire, or electrical shock.
∙ Do not use this system if you notice any abnormality, such as a frozen
screen or lack of sound. Continued
use of the system may result in acci-
dent, fire or electric shock.
∙ In case you notice any foreign object in the system hardware, spill liquid on
it, or notice smoke or smell coming
from it, stop using the system imme-
diately. Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire or electrical
shock. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
1. MAP button*
2. Display screen
3.
button**
4.
button 5.
(brightness control) button
6. BACK button
7. ON-OFF button/VOL (volume) control knob
8. CAMERA button
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CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS — COLOR
SCREEN WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM
(if so equipped)
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9. NAV button*
* For additional information regarding the
navigation system control buttons, refer to
the separate NissanConnect® Owner’s
Manual.
** For additional information regarding the
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
control button, refer to “Bluetooth® Hands-
Free Phone System with navigation sys-
tem” in this section.
When you use this system, make sure the
engine is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will discharge the battery, and
the engine will not start.
Reference symbols:
“Example” — Words marked in quotes refer
to a key shown only on the display. These
keys can be selected by touching the
screen.HOW TO USE THE TOUCH-SCREEN
CAUTION
∙ The glass display screen may break if it is hit with a hard or sharp object. If
the glass screen breaks, do not touch
it. Doing so could result in an injury.
∙ To clean the display, never use a rough cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any
kind of solvent or paper towel with a
chemical cleaning agent. They will
scratch or deteriorate the panel.
∙ Do not splash any liquid such as water or car fragrance on the display. Con-
tact with liquid will cause the system
to malfunction.
To help ensure safe driving, some functions
cannot be operated while driving.
The on-screen functions that are not avail-
able while driving will be “grayed out” or
muted.
Park the vehicle in a safe location and then
operate the navigation system.
WARNING
∙ ALWAYS give your full attention to driving.
∙ Avoid using vehicle features that could distract you. If distracted, you
could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
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Menu itemResult
Audio For additional information, refer to “Audio system” in this section.
Navigation For additional information, refer to the separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.
Traffic Touch this key to display traffic settings. For additional information, refer to the separate
NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.
System Touch this key to select and/or adjust various functions of this system. A screen with additional op-
tions will appear.
Display Touch this key to adjust the appearance of the display.
Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the display.
Display Mode Adjusts to fit the level of lighting in the vehicle. Touch key to cycle through options. “Day” and “Night”
modes are suited for the respective times of day while “Auto” controls the display automatically.
Scroll Direction Adjusts the direction of the menu scroll. Choose to either move up or down.
Clock/Date Touch this key to adjust the time.
Time Format The clock can be set to 12 hours or 24 hours.
Date Format Select from five possible formats of displaying the day, month, and year.
Clock Mode Adjust the mode for the clock. “Auto” uses the system’s GPS to automatically maintain the time.
“Manual” allows you to set the clock using the “Set Clock Manually” key. “Time Zone” will set the clock
to match the time zone selected from the option below.
Set Clock/Date Manually Adjust the clock manually, Touch the “+” or “-” keys to adjust the hours, minutes, day, month and year
up or down. “Clock Mode” must be set to manual for this option to be available.
Daylight Savings Time Adjusts the daylight savings time on or off. “Clock Mode” must be set to Time Zone for this option to
be available.
Time Zone Choose the applicable time zone from the list. “Clock Mode” must be set to Time Zone for this option
to be available.
Language Touch this key to change the language on the display.
NissanConnect Services Settings (if so equipped) Touch this key to change the NissanConnect® services setting options. Sync All Information Feeds Touch the yes or no key to sync all feeds.
Share Driver Information For additional information, refer to the separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.
Delete History Select Yes or No to delete NissanConnect® Services history.
Unit ID Information Touch this key to show Unit ID information
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