Running lights NISSAN SENTRA 2023 Owners Manual

1. Engine hood (P. 3-21)
2. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-50)
3. Windshield (P. 8-18)4. Power windows (P. 2-70)
5. Doors (P. 3-4)
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (P. 3-7)
Keys (P. 3-2) 6. Mirrors (P. 3-28)
Side view camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-16)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-29) Flat tire (P. 6-3)
Tire chains (P. 8-37)
8. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-52)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-25)
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-57)
9. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-59)
10. Front view camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-16)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel................................2-2
Meters and gauges .............................2-4
Speedometer and odometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........2-6
Fuel gauge ................................... 2-7
Distance To Empty (DTE) .....................2-8
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .......................................2-9
Checking lights .............................. 2-10
Warning/Indicator lights (red) ...............2-10
Warning/Indicator lights (yellow) ............2-12
Warning/Indicator lights (other) .............2-16
Audible reminders ........................... 2-17
Vehicle information display 4.2 inch (11 cm)
TYPE A (if so equipped) ......................... 2-18
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-18
Startup display .............................. 2-18
Settings ..................................... 2-19
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-26
Vehicle information display– 7 inch (18 cm)
Type B (if so equipped) ......................... 2-32
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-33
Startup display .............................. 2-33Resetting the drive computer
...............2-34
Settings ..................................... 2-34
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-41
Security systems ............................... 2-48
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) .....2-48
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-49
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-50
Switch operation ............................ 2-50
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch ...............2-51
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-52
Headlight control switch ....................2-52
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system (if so equipped) ......................2-57
Instrument brightness control ..............2-58
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-58
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-59
Horn ........................................... 2-59
He

ated seat switches (if so equipped) ..........2-60
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) . . . 2-61
Emergency call (SOS) button (if so equipped) . . . 2-62
Rear Door Alert ................................. 2-62
Power outlet ................................... 2-64
USB/iPod® charging port (if so equipped) .......2-64
Extended storage switch .......................2-65

CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights
(if so equipped) will come on:
,,,,,or
The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:
,or,,,,
If any light does not come on or operate in
a way other than described, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb and/or a system mal-
function. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the vehicle information display
between the speedometer and tachom-
eter. For additional information, see “Ve-
hicle information display 4.2 inch (11 cm)
Type A” (P. 2-18) or “Vehicle information dis-
play 7 inch (18 cm) Type B” (P. 2-32).
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (red)
For additional information on warnings
and indicators, see “Vehicle information
display 4.2 inch (11 cm) Type A” (P. 2-18) or
“Vehicle information display 7 inch (18 cm)
Type B” (P. 2-32).
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on while the engine
is running with the parking brake not ap-
plied, stop the vehicle and perform the
following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brakefluid as necessary. For additional infor-
mation, see “Brake fluid” (P. 8-10). 2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
WARNING
• Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for re-
pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed because driving it could be
dangerous.
• Pressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or a low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-
ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
• If the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It
is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
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CAUTION
• Use the defroster when the engine is
running to avoid discharging the
battery.
• 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. The
will illuminate in the meter.
2Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
LIC2634
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2635
Type B (if so equipped)
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer.
Battery saver system
The light reminder chime will sound if the
headlight switch is in either theorposition and when the driver’s door is
opened with the ignition switch in the OFF
or LOCK position.
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF or
LOCK position while the headlight switch is
in the
orposition, the battery
saver function will turn off the lights af ter a
period of time to prevent the battery from
being discharged.
Be sure to turn the headlight switch to the
OFF or AUTO position when you leave the
vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not leave the lights on when the en-
gine is not running for extended peri-
ods of time to prevent the battery from
being discharged.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The LED DRL automatically illuminate at
100% intensity when the engine is started
and the parking brake released. The LED
DRL operate with the headlight switch in
the OFF (if so equipped), or AUTO position
during day conditions. For CAN:the LED
DRL can turn on when headlight is in the
position during day conditions (rear
position lights will turn on as well). When
you turn the headlight switch to the
position for full illumination, the LED lights
switch from LED DRL to the park function.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the LED DRL do not illumi-
nate. The LED DRL illuminate when the
parking brake is released. The LED 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 or AUTO position.
WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and
others.
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WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat tem-
peratures or have an inability to feel
pain in body parts that contact the
seat. Use of the seat heater by such
people could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
• The battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the en-
gine is not running.
• Do not use the seat heater for ex-
tended periods or when no one is us-
ing the seat.
• Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a blan-
ket, cushion, seat cover, etc. Other-
wise, the seat may become
overheated.
• Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater.
• Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with
a dry cloth.
• When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any
similar materials.
• If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. The front seats are warmed by built-in
heaters.
1. Place the ignition switch in the ON
position.
2. Push the switch until either two lights are illuminated for high setting, or one
light is illuminated for low setting.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and
off. The indicator light will remain on as
long as the switch is on.
3. When the seat is warmed or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to push the
switch to turn it off.
LIC4904
HEATED SEAT SWITCHES (if so
equipped)
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The power outlet is for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. It
is rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum.
The power outlet is powered only when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
CAUTION
• The outlet and plug may be hot dur-
ing or immediately af ter use. •
Only certain power outlets are de-
signed for use with a cigarette lighter
unit. Do not use any other power out-
let for an accessory lighter. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for additional information.
• Do not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
• Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
• Use power outlets with the engine
running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery.
• Avoid using power outlets when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
• Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned off.
• Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
• When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water or any other
liquid to contact the outlet. There is a USB/iPod® charging port located
on the rear center console. This port will
charge compatible devices.
NOTE:
Only the USB connection port located
below the instrument panel will allow
operation of the USB/iPod® devices
through the audio system.
LIC4337LHA5413
POWER OUTLET
USB/iPod® CHARGING PORT (if so
equipped)
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CAUTION
When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or other strong radio wave
sources are present near the operating
location, the Intelligent Key operating
range becomes narrower, and the Intel-
ligent Key may not function properly.
The Remote Engine Start function can only
be used when the Intelligent Key is within
the specified operating range from the
vehicle.
The Remote Engine Start operating range
is approximately 197 f t (60 m) from the
vehicle.
REMOTE STARTING THE VEHICLE
To use the Remote Engine Start feature to
start the engine perform the following:
1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.
2. Press the
button to lock all doors.
3. Within 5 seconds press and hold the
button until the turn signal lights
flash and the tail lamps turn on. If the
vehicle is not within view press and hold
the
button for at least 2 seconds. The following events will occur when the
engine starts:
• The parking lights will turn on and remain
on as long as the engine is running.
• The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
• The engine will continue to run for 10 min- utes. Repeat the steps to extend the time
for an additional 10 minutes. For addi-
tional information, see “Extending engine
run time” (P. 3-19).
Press and hold the brake then push the
push-button ignition switch to the ON po-
sition before driving. For additional infor-
mation, see “Driving the vehicle” (P. 5-16).
EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIME
The Remote Engine Start feature can be
extended one time by performing the
steps listed in “Remote starting the vehicle”
(P. 3-19). Run time will be calculated as
follows:
• The first 10-minute run time will start when the Remote Engine Start function is
performed. • The second 10 minutes will start af ter the
first Remote Engine Start request ends.
For example, if the engine has been run-
ning for 5 minutes, and 10 minutes are
added, the engine will run for a total of 20
minutes.
• Extending engine run time will bring you to the two Remote Engine Start limit.
A maximum of two Remote Engine Starts,
or a single start with an extension, are al-
lowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle needs to be driven at speeds of
4 mph (7 km/h) before the Remote Engine
Start procedure can be used again.
CANCELING A REMOTE ENGINE
START
To cancel a Remote Engine Start, perform
one of the following:
• Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle and press
until the parking lights turn off.
• Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
• Cycle the ignition switch on and then off.
• The extended engine run time has expired.
• The first 10 minute timer has expired.
• The engine hood has been opened.
• The shif t lever is moved out of park.
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• The alarm sounds due to illegal entry intothe vehicle.
• The ignition switch is pushed without an Intelligent Key in the vehicle.
• The ignition switch is pushed with an In- telligent Key in the vehicle but the brake
pedal is not depressed.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The vehicle moves af ter a remote engine start. (The hazard indicator flashers blink
once and the engine is stopped).
CONDITIONS THE REMOTE ENGINE
START WILL NOT WORK
The Remote Engine Start will not operate if
any of the following conditions are present:
• The ignition switch is placed in the ONposition.
• The hood is not securely closed.
• The hazard indicator lights are on.
• The engine is still running. The engine must be completely stopped. Wait at
least 6 seconds if the engine goes from
running to off. This is not applicable when
extending engine run time.
• The
button is not pressed and held
for at least 2 seconds. • The
button is not pressed and held
within 5 seconds of pressing the lock
button.
• The brake is pressed.
• The doors are not closed and locked.
• The trunk is open.
• The I-Key System Error warning or any engine-related warning shows in the ve-
hicle information display.
• The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the vehicle.
• Two Remote Engine Starts, or a single Remote Engine Start with an extension,
have already been used. (To use the Re-
mote Engine Start function again, the ve-
hicle needs to be driven at speeds of 4
mph (7 km/h)).
• The vehicle is not in P (Park).
• There is a detected registered key already inside of the vehicle.
The Remote Engine Start may display a
warning or indicator in the vehicle informa-
tion display. For additional information, see
“Vehicle information display 4.2 inch (11 cm)
Type A” (P. 2-18) or “Vehicle information dis-
play 7 inch (18 cm) Type B” (P. 2-32).
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Shif t lock release
If the battery charge is low or discharged,
the shif t lever may not be moved from the
P (Park) position even with the brake pedal
depressed and the shif t lever button
pressed.
It will be necessary to jump start or have
your battery charged. For additional infor-
mation, see “Jump starting” (P. 6-9). It is rec-
ommended that you contact a NISSAN
dealer or a professional towing service.To move the shif t lever, complete the fol-
lowing procedure:
1. Push the ignition switch to the LOCK
position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Using a protective cloth on the tip of a 3 mm screwdriver, remove the shif t lock
release cover.
• If available, a plastic trim tool can also be used.
4. Insert the small screwdriver in the shif t lock release slot and push down.
5. Move the shif t lever to the N (Neutral) position while holding down the shif t
lock release.
6. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion to unlock the steering wheel. Now
the vehicle may be moved to the desired
location.
If the shif t lever cannot be moved out of P
(Park), have the transmission checked as
soon as possible. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
If the shif t lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position while the engine is
running and the brake pedal is de-
pressed, the stop lights may not work.
Malfunctioning stop lights could cause
an accident injuring yourself and
others.
LSD3739
Starting and driving5-19