parking brake NISSAN SENTRA 2023 Owners Manual

1. Interior lights (P. 2-74)
2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-73)
3. Interior lights (P. 2-74)4. Sun visors (P. 3-26)
5. Rearview mirror (P. 3-28)
6. Glove box (P. 2-67)7. Cup holders (P. 2-68)
8. Parking brake (P. 5-22)
9. Console box (P. 2-67)
10. Rear armrest (if so equipped) (P. 1-7)
Cup holders (if so equipped) (P. 2-68)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle
is stopped and the shif t lever (CVT) is in P
(Park) or the manual shif t lever is in N (Neu-
tral) with the parking brake applied.
Seat lif ter (driver's seat)
Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to
adjust the seat height until the desired po-
sition is achieved.
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FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT
(if so equipped for driver's seat)
Operating tips
• The power seat motor has an auto-resetoverload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds
then reactivate the switch.
• Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
Forward and backward
Moving the switch as shown will slide the
seat forward or backward to the desired
position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch as shown until the
desired angle is obtained. The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different
sizes for added comfort and to help obtain
proper seat belt fit. For additional informa-
tion, see “Precautions on seat belt usage”
(P. 1-12). Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle
is stopped and the shif t lever is in P (Park) or
N (Neutral) position with the parking brake
fully applied.
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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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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.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the master warning light illuminates if
any of the following are displayed on the
vehicle information display:
• Parking brake release warning
• Door open (when vehicle is moving) warning
• Service CVT Stop safely warning
• Shif t to P (Park) position warning
For additional information, see “Vehicle infor-
mation display 4.2 inch (11 cm) Type A” (P. 2-18)
or “Vehicle information display 7 inch (18 cm)
Type B” (P. 2-32).
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
the driver and front passenger seat belts.
The rear seats are also equipped with a
seat belt warning light.
For additional information, see “Seat belts”
(P. 1-12).
Supplemental air bag
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag,
and pretensioner seat belt systems need
servicing.
•
The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on af ter approximately 7 seconds.
• The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
• The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these services. Unless checked
and repaired, the supplemental restraint
system (air bag system) and/or the preten-
sioners may not function properly. For
additional information, see “Supplemental
restraint system (SRS)” (P. 1-44).
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag sys-
tems and/or pretensioner systems will
not operate in an accident. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have
your vehicle checked as soon as pos-
sible. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(yellow)
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).
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Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the master warning light illuminates if
any of the following are displayed on the
vehicle information display:
• Low washer fluid warning
• Loose fuel cap warning
• Low tire pressure warning
• Emergency brake warning
• Lock warning
• Shipping mode warning
• Door/Trunk open warning (when vehicleis moving)
• LED Headlight system warning (if so equipped)
• Chassis Control system fault warning (if so equipped)
• Service CVT warnings
• Service engine warnings
• Rear emergency braking warning (If so equipped)
• Parking sensor error warning
• Driver Attention Alert warning (if so equipped)
• ITS system malfunction warning • Traffic Sign Recognition warnings (if so
equipped)
• I-Key system warnings
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display 4.2 inch (11 cm) Type A”
(P. 2-18) or “Vehicle information display 7
inch (18 cm) Type B” (P. 2-32).
Power steering warning
light
WARNING
• If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the steering will not work.
Steering will be harder to operate.
• When the power steering warning
light illuminates with the engine run-
ning, there will be no power assist for
the steering. You will still have control
of the vehicle but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the power steering warning light
illuminates. Af ter starting the engine, the
power steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the power steering system is
operational.
If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the power steering system is not
functioning properly and may need servic-
ing. Have the power steering system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the power steering warning light illu-
minates with the engine running, there will
be no power assist for the steering but you
will still have control of the vehicle. At this
time, greater steering effort is required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds.
For additional information, see “Power
steering” (P. 5-128).
Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB) OFF warning light (if
so equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It turns
off af ter the engine is started.
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High Beam Assist indicator
light (green) (if so equipped)
This indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beams selected. This indicates that the
high beam assist is operational.
For additional information, see “Headlight
and turn signal switch” (P. 2-52).
High beam indicator light
(blue)
This blue light comes on when the head-
light 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.
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, see “Headlight and turn signal switch”
(P. 2-52).
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights (green)
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a disc brake pad requires
replacement, it makes a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-
tion, whether or not the brake pedal is de-
pressed. Have the brakes checked as soon
as possible if the warning sound is heard.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF
position, a chime sounds when the driver's
door is opened if the headlights or parking
lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before
leaving the vehicle.
NISSAN Intelligent Key® door
buzzer
The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if
any one of the following improper opera-
tions is found.
• The Intelligent Key is lef t inside the vehiclewhen locking the doors and trunk.
• The Intelligent Key is taken outside the vehicle when operating the vehicle.
• Any doors are not closed securely when locking the doors.
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check
both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key.
For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” (P. 3-2).
Parking brake reminder chime
A chime sounds if the parking brake is set
and the vehicle is driven. The chime will
stop if the parking brake is released or the
vehicle speed returns to zero.
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SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the
information displayed in the vehicle infor-
mation display:
• VDC Setting• Driver Assistance
• ECO Mode Setting
• TPMS Settings
• Clock
• Vehicle Settings• Maintenance
• Customize Display
• Unit
• Language
• Factory Reset
VDC Setting
The VDC Setting menu allows the user to enable or disable the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.
Menu item
Explanation
System Allows the user turn the VDC system on or off. For additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system” (P. 5-131).
Driver Assistance
The driver assistance menu allows the user to change the settings for driving, parking, and braking aids.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu item Explanation
Emergency Brake Displays available emergency braking options.
Front Allows user to turn the front emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection” (P. 5-92) and “Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)”
(P. 5-106).
Rear Allows user to turn the rear emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, see "Rear Automatic
Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-85).
Lane Displays available lane options.
Lane Departure Warning Allows user to turn the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system on or off. For additional information, see “Lane De-
parture Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-29).
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Rear seat belt reminder
This warning appears for 35 seconds af ter
the ignition is placed in the ON position and
the engine is started.
This warning message shows the status of
the three rear seat belts. When one of the
rear seat belts are buckled, the corre-
sponding rear seat belt indicator will ap-
pear grey. When one of the rear seat belts
are unbuckled, the corresponding rear seat
belt indicator will appear red.
Af ter a change in buckle status, a chime will
sound and the warning will appear for an-
other 35 seconds.
Release Parking Brake
This warning appears when the parking
brake is set and the vehicle is driven.
Reminder: Turn OFF
Headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are lef t in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
OFF or AUTO position. For additional infor-
mation, see “Headlight and turn signal
switch” (P. 2-52).
Shif t to Park
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is in the AUTO 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 AUTO ACC or OFF
position.
If this warning appears, move the shif t lever
to the P (Park) position and start the engine.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning. For
additional information, see “Extended stor-
age switch” (P. 2-65), and/or “Fuses” (P. 8-20).
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 andLoading Information label. For additional
information, see “Low tire pressure warning
light” (P. 2-13) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” (P. 5-5).
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.
Transmission Shif t Position
indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shif t
position.
CVT (AT) hot Power reduced
This transmission has a high fluid tem-
perature protection mode. If the fluid tem-
perature becomes too high (for example,
climbing steep grades in high tempera-
tures with heavy loads, such as when tow-
ing a trailer), engine power and, under
some conditions, vehicle speed will be de-
creased automatically to reduce the
chance of transmission damage. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the accelera-
tor pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed
may be reduced.
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Driver Assistance
The driver assistance menu allows the user to change the settings for driving, parking, and braking aids.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu itemExplanation
Lane Displays available lane options.
Lane Departure Warning Allows user to turn the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system on or off. For additional information, see “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-29).
Blind Spot Displays available blind spot options.
Blind Spot Warning Allows user to turn the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system on or off. For additional information, see “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-36).
Emergency Brake Displays available emergency braking options.
Front Allows user to turn the front emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, see “Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection” (P. 5-92) and “Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)”
(P. 5-106).
Rear Allows user to turn the rear emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, see "Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB)” (P. 5-85).
Speed Limit Sign Allows user to turn the Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system on or off. For additional information, see “Traffic Sign Recognition
(TSR)” (P. 5-25).
Parking Aids Displays available parking aids.
Auto Show Sonar Allows user to auto display the sonar. For additional information, see “Rear Sonar System (RSS)” (P. 5-135).
Rear Allows user to turn the rear sonar on or off.
Distance Allows user to set the distance sensor range to Long/Medium/Short.
Volume Allows the user to set the parking sensor volume to High/Medium/Low.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Allows user to turn the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system on or off. For additional information, see “Rear Cross Traffic A lert
(RCTA)” (P. 5-48).
Driver Attention Alert Allows user to turn the Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) on or off. For additional information, see “Intelligent Driver Al ertness
(I-DA)” (P. 5-121).
Timer Alert Allows user to set the timer alert.
Low Temperature Alert Allows user to turn the low temperature alert on or off.
Chassis Control Displays available chassis control options.
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