engine NISSAN SENTRA 2019 Owner´s Manual

The MIL may stop blinking and come on
steady. Have the vehicle inspected. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
Overdrive OFF indicatorlight (if so equipped)
The overdrive OFF indicator light illumi-
nates when the overdrive OFF mode is se-
lected.
For additional information, refer to “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Security indicator light
For vehicles without Intelligent Key: This
light blinks whenever the ignition switch is
placed in the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. For vehicles with Intelligent Key: This light
blinks when the ignition switch is placed in
the LOCK position with the key removed
from the ignition switch.
The blinking security indicator light indi-
cates that the security systems equipped
on the vehicle are operational.
For additional information, refer to “Security
systems” in this section.
Side light and headlight
indicator light (green)
The side light and headlight indicator light
illuminates when the side light or headlight
position is selected. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operat-
ing, thus alerting that the vehicle is nearing
its traction limits. The road surface may be
slippery.
SPORT mode indicatorlight (if so equipped)
This light illuminates and then turns off
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, and when the SPORT mode is se-
lected.
For additional information, refer to “SPORT
mode switch” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
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
VDC OFF switch is pushed to off. This indi-
cates the VDC system has been turned off.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine and the system will operate
normally. For additional information, refer
to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
1. No Key Detected
2. Key ID Incorrect
3. Key Battery Low
4. I-Key System Error: See Owner’sManual
5. Shif t to Park (if so equipped)
6. Push brake and start switch to drive (if so equipped)
7. Push clutch and start switch to drive (if so equipped)
8. Engine start operation for Intelligent Key system (if I-Key battery level is low)
9. Release Parking Brake
10. Low Fuel
11. Loose Fuel Cap
12. Low Oil Pressure: See Owner’s Manual
13. Low Washer Fluid
14. Tire Pressure Low — Add Air
15. TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
16. Door Open 17. Alarm — Time for a break? (if so
equipped)
18. Power will turn off to save the battery
19. Power turned off to save the battery
20. Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
21. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
22. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) indicator (if so
equipped)
23. BSW/RCTA System Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
24. Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
25. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
26. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped)
27. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
28. Transmission Shif t Position indicator (if so equipped)
29. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
30. Illumination indicator
31. Outside Temperature Display 32. Low Outside Temperature (if so
equipped)
33. Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
34. ECO mode indicator (if so equipped)
35. Vehicle ahead detection indicator (if so equipped)
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is lef t outside the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position. Make sure
the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed from the OFF position and
the Intelligent Key is not recognized by the
system. You cannot start the engine with
an unregistered key.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
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Key Battery Low
This indicator illuminates when the Intelli-
gent Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator illuminates, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Battery replacement” in
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
I-Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
Af ter the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, this light comes on for a period
of time and then turns off.
The I-Key System Error message warns of
a malfunction with the Intelligent Key sys-
tem. If the light comes on while the engine
is stopped, it may be impossible to start
the engine.
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However,
in these cases, have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.Shif t to Park (if so equipped)
This warning illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the ACC or OFF position and the
shif t lever is not in the P (Park) position. Also,
a chime sounds when the ignition switch is
in the ACC or OFF position.
If this warning illuminates, move the shif t
lever to the P (Park) position and start the
engine.
Push brake and start switch to drive (if
so equipped)
This indicator appears when the shif t lever
is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the brake pedal depressed. You can start
the engine from any position of the ignition
switch.
Push clutch and start switch to drive (if
so equipped)
This indicator appears when the shif t lever
is in the N (Neutral) position.
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the clutch and brake pedal depressed. You
can start the engine from any position of
the ignition switch.Engine start operation for Intelligent
Key system (if I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the In-
telligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch
with the Intelligent Key while depressing
the brake pedal. For additional information,
refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery dis-
charge” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Release Parking Brake
This warning illuminates in the message
area of the vehicle information display
when the parking brake is set and the ve-
hicle is driven.
Low Fuel
This warning illuminates when the fuel level
in the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as
soon as it is convenient, preferably before
the fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty).
There
will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank
when the fuel gauge needle reaches 0
(Empty).
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Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly af ter the ve-
hicle has been refueled. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Fuel-filler cap” in the
“Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion of this manual.
Low Oil Pressure: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears in the message area
of the vehicle information display if low oil
pressure is detected. This gauge is not de-
signed to indicate low oil level.The low oil
pressure warning is not designed to indi-
cate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to
check the oil level. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
Low Washer Fluid
This warning illuminates when the
windshield-washer fluid is at a low level.
Add windshield-washer fluid as necessary.
For additional information, refer to
“Windshield-washer fluid” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pres-
sures of all four tires to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For additional
information, refer to “Low tire pressure
warning light” in this section and “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when there is an er-
ror with your TPMS. If this warning comes
on, have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Door Open
This warning illuminates when a door has
been opened.Alarm - Time for a break? (if so
equipped)
This indicator appears when the driver en-
ables the Timer Alert function within the
Alarm settings and the selected set time is
expired. The time is based on ignition on
time and can be set up to six hours.
Power will turn off to save the battery
This message appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display af ter a period of time if the
ignition switch is in the ACC or the ON po-
sition and if the vehicle is in P (Park). For
additional information, refer to “Push-
button ignition switch positions” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears af ter the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Push-button ig-
nition switch positions” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
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Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:∙ The headlights blink and the horn sounds intermittently.
∙ The alarm automatically turns off af ter a period of time. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered
with again. The alarm can be shut off by
unlocking the driver’s door with the key,
a request switch, by pressing the
button on the key fob or Intelligent Key
or placing the ignition switch in the ON
or ACC position.
The alarm is activated by:
∙ opening a door without using the key, a request switch, key fob or Intelligent Key
(even if the door is unlocked by using
the inside lock knob or the power door
lock switch).
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking the driv-
er’s door by pressing the
button on
the key fob or Intelligent Key, or by unlock-
ing all doors with any request switch (Intel-
ligent Key models) or placing the ignition
switch in the ON or ACC position.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of a registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered
key (for example, when interference is
caused by another registered key, an auto-
mated toll road device or automatic pay-
ment device on the key ring), restart the
engine using the following procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po- sition for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately
10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the in-
terference) separate from the regis-
tered key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN
recommends placing the registered key on
a separate key ring to avoid interference
from other devices.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle. FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
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Security indicator light
For vehicles without Intelligent Key: This
light blinks whenever the ignition switch is
placed in the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.
For vehicles with Intelligent Key: This light
blinks when the ignition switch is placed in
the LOCK position with the key removed
from the ignition switch.
This function indicates the NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System is operational.If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, the light will remain on
while the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System service as
soon as possible. Please bring all regis-
tered keys that you have when visiting a
NISSAN dealer for service.
SWITCH OPERATION
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshield
and obscure your vision which may lead
to an accident. Warm the windshield
with the defroster before you wash the
windshield.
LIC0474LIC2789
WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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To defrost the rear window glass and out-
side mirror (if so equipped), start the engine
and push the rear window defroster switch
on. The rear window defroster indicator
light on the switch comes on. Push the
switch again to turn the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically
turns off af ter approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the front parking, tail, license plate,
and instrument panel lights will come
on.
2Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2324
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC2650
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC3240
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
Autolight system (if so equipped)
The autolight system allows the headlights
to be set so they turn on and off automati-
cally. The autolight system can:∙ Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel
lights automatically when it is dark.
∙ Turn off all the lights when it is light.
∙ Keep all the lights on a period of time af ter you place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and all doors are closed.
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC3241
Type C (if so equipped)
LIC2127WIC1437
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NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity can be
adjustable for vehicles with a vehicle in-
formation display. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Vehicle settings” in this
section.
To turn on the autolight system:1. Place the headlight switch in the AUTO position
1.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON po- sition.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position and a door is opened and lef t
open, the headlights remain on for a period
of time. If another door is opened while the
headlights are on, then the timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off, place the
switch in the OFF,
,orposition. Be sure you do not put anything on top
of the autolight sensor located in the top
side
1of the instrument panel. The au-
tolight sensor controls the autolight; if it
is covered, the autolight sensor reacts as
if it is dark out and the headlights will
illuminate. If this occurs while parked
with the engine off and the ignition
switch placed in the ON position, your
vehicle’s battery could become dis-
charged.
Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, en-
sure the low beams are engaged, and
push the lever forward. The high beam
lights come on and the blue
indi-
cator light illuminates.
2Pull the lever back to return to the low
beam.
3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes
the headlight high and low beams on
and off. The low beams need not be
engaged for this function.
LIC3578LIC3250
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Battery saver system
The battery saver system automatically
turns off the ignition af ter a period of time
when the ignition switch is lef t in the ACC or
ON position.
The battery saver system automatically
turns off the following lights af ter a period
of time when the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position and the doors are closed:∙ Headlights, when the headlight switch is in the
orposition
∙ Interior lights, when lef t in the ON posi- tion
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature
automatically turns off the headlights
af ter a period of time, you should turn
the headlight switch to the OFF position
when the engine is not running to avoid
discharging the vehicle battery.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
SYSTEM (Type A) (if so equipped)
The headlights automatically illuminate at
100% intensity (low beam is used for the
DRL system) when the engine is started
with the parking brake released. The DRL
operate with the headlight switch in the
OFF position. When the DRL system is ac-
tive, the clearance lights, tail lights, front
side marker lights, and rear side marker
lights are off. To turn the DRL system off,
turn the switch to the
position.
When the headlight switch is placed in
the
position for full illumination when
driving at night there will be no difference in
the low beam intensity.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the DRL do not illuminate.
The DRL illuminate once the parking brake
is released. The DRL will remain on until the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch on for interior controls and switches
to illuminate, as those remain off while the
switch is in the OFF position.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
SYSTEM (Type B) (if so equipped)
The headlights automatically illuminate at
100% intensity (low beam is used for the
DRL system) when the engine is started
and the parking brake released. The DRL
operate with the headlight switch in the
OFF position. When the DRL system is ac-
tive, the clearance lights, tail lights, front
side marker lights, and rear side marker
lights are off. To turn the DRL system off,
turn the switch to the
position.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the DRL do not illuminate.
The DRL illuminate when the parking brake
is released. The DRL will remain on until the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch on for interior controls and switches
to illuminate, as those remain off while the
switch is in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your head-
lights. Failure to do so could cause and
accident injuring yourself and others.
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