warning NISSAN SENTRA 2023 Owners Manual

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING
Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger
vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to
chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when
servicing your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

This manual was prepared to help you un-
derstand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual
explains details about maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re-
solve any concerns you may have with
your vehicle, and clarif y your rights under
your state's lemon law.
When you require any service or have any
questions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to
assist you with the extensive resources
available to them.
In addition to factory-installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed prior to de-
livery. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped. It is important that you
familiarize yourself with all disclosures,
warnings, cautions and instructions con-cerning proper use of such accessories
prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac-
cessory. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements assisting you in the safe op-
eration of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
• NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
•
ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
• ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.
• ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap-
propriate child restraint systems.
Preteen children should be seated in
the rear seat.
• ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
• ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its perfor-
mance, safety, emissions or durability
and may even violate governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or
performance problems resulting from
modifications may not be covered un-
der NISSAN warranties.
WARNING
Installing an af termarket On-Board
Diagnostic (OBD) plug-in device that
uses the port during normal driving, for
example remote insurance company
monitoring, remote vehicle diagnos-
tics, telematics or engine reprogram-
ming, may cause interference or dam-
age to vehicle systems. We do not
recommend or endorse the use of any
af termarket OBD plug-in devices, un-
less specifically approved by NISSAN.
The vehicle warranty may not cover
damage caused by any af termarket
plug-in device. This manual includes information for all
features and equipment available on this
model. Features and equipment in your ve-
hicle may vary depending on model, trim
level, options selected, order, date of pro-
duction, region or availability. Therefore,
you may find information about features or
equipment that are not included or in-
stalled on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustra-
tions in this manual are those in effect at the
time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right
to change specifications, performance, de-
sign or component suppliers without notice
and without obligation. From time to time,
NISSAN may update or revise this manual to
provide Owners with the most accurate in-
formation currently available. Please care-
fully read and retain with this manual all
revision updates sent to you by NISSAN to
ensure you have access to accurate and
up-to-date information regarding your ve-
hicle. Current versions of vehicle Owner's
Manuals and any updates can also be found
in the Owner section of the NISSAN web-
site at
https://owners.nissanusa.com/
nowners/navigation/manualsGuide.
If you have questions concerning any infor-
mation in your Owner's Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. For contact infor-
mation, refer to the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE
PROGRAM page in this Owner’s Manual.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence
of a hazard that could cause death or
serious personal injury. To avoid or re-
duce the risk, the procedures must be
followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage
to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
carefully.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL

0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..........0-2
Exterior front ....................................0-3
Exterior rear .....................................0-4
Passenger compartment .......................0-5 Instrument panel
................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations ...........0-8
Warning/Indicator lights .........................0-9

1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-52, 2-59) 2. Steering wheel switch (P. 2-18, 2-33)
Audio controls (P. 4-62) 3. Driver's supplemental air bag (P. 1-44)
Horn (P. 2-59)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4) Warning and indicators lights (P. 2-9)
Vehicle information display (P. 2-18,
2-32)
5. Cruise control switches (P. 5-59) Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-61)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-66)
6. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-50)
7. Vents (P. 4-31)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-55)
10. Audio system (P. 4-44)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-44)
12. Glove box (P. 2-67)
13. Front passenger supplemental knee air
bag (P. 1-62)
14. Shif t lever (P. 5-17)
15. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-11)
16. Climate controls (P. 4-32, 4-39)
17.
Driver supplemental knee air bag (P. 1-62)18. Tilt/Telescopic steering (P. 3-26)
19. Hood release (P. 3-21)LII2638
INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-6Illustrated table of contents

Warning/Indicator
light (red) Name Page
or
Brake warning
light 2-10
Charge warning
light 2-11
Engine oil
pressure
warning light 2-11
Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) 2-11
Master warning
light 2-12
Warning/
Indicator
light (red) Name Page
Seat belt warning
light and chime 2-12
Supplemental air
bag warning light 2-12
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)warning light 2-13
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Automatic
Emergency
Braking with Pedestrian
Detection system
warning light (if so equipped) 2-13
Front passenger
air bag status light 2-13
Low tire pressure
warning light 2-13
Master warning
light 2-15
Power steering
warning light 2-15
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illustrated table of contents0-9

Warning/Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Rear Automatic
Braking OFF
warning light
(if so equipped) 2-15
Slip indicator light 2-16
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF indicator light 2-16
Warning/
Indicator light
(other) Name Page
ECO mode
indicator light (green) 2-16
Front fog light
indicator light
(if so equipped) (green) 2-16
High Beam Assist
indicator light(green) (if so equipped) 2-17
High beam
indicator light (blue) 2-17
Warning/
Indicator light
(other) Name Page
Side light and
headlight
indicator light (green) 2-17
Turn signal/
hazard indicator lights (green) 2-17
0-10Illustrated table of contents

1 Safety-Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................ 1-2Front manual seat adjustment
(for passenger's seat and if so
equipped for driver's seat) .....................1-3
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped for driver's seat) .............. 1-5
Folding rear seat ..............................1-7
Center armrest (if so equipped) ...............1-7
Head restraints/headrests ...................... 1-8
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ................................. 1-9
Non-adjustable head restraint/
headrest components ....................... 1-9
Remove...................................... 1-9
Install ........................................ 1-10
Adjust ........................................ 1-10
Seatbelts ....................................... 1-12
Precautions on seat belt usage ...............1-12
Seat belt warning light and chime ............1-15
Pregnant women ............................ 1-15
Injured persons .............................. 1-16
Three-point type seat belt with
retractor ..................................... 1-16Seat belt extenders
......................... 1-20
Seat belt maintenance ......................1-20
Child safety ..................................... 1-21
Infants ....................................... 1-21
Small children ............................... 1-22
Larger children .............................. 1-22
Child restraints ................................. 1-23
Precautions on child restraints ..............1-23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system ............................ 1-25
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ................................ 1-28
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ......................... 1-30
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using LATCH .....................1-33
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using the seat belts .............1-36
Booster seats ............................... 1-40
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..........1-44
Precautions on SRS ......................... 1-44
Supplemental air bag warning labels ........1-65
Supplemental air bag warning light .........1-65

WARNING
• Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries. •
For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back and upright in the seat with
both feet on the floor and adjust the
seat properly. For additional infor-
mation, see “Precautions on seat belt
usage” (P. 1-12).
•
Af ter adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked.
• Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls or
make the vehicle move. Unattended
children could become involved in
serious accidents.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.
• Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation. The seat may
move suddenly and could cause loss
of control of the vehicle.
•
The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when the
passenger sits well back and straight
up in the seat. If the seatback is re-
clined, the risk of sliding under the lap
belt and being injured is increased.
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SEATS
1-2Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

FOLDING REAR SEAT
Pull the knobOAto fold each seatback
down.
WARNING
• Never allow anyone to ride in the
cargo area or on the rear seat when it
is in the fold-down position. Use of
these areas by passengers without
proper restraints could result in seri-
ous injury or death in an accident or
sudden stop. •
Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from slid-
ing or shif ting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a
sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
• When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched
position. If they are not completely
secured, passengers may be injured
in an accident or sudden stop.
• Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them
from playing and becoming locked in
the trunk where they could be seri-
ously injured. Keep the car locked,
with the rear seatback and trunk lid
securely latched when not in use, and
prevent children's access to car keys.
CENTER ARMREST (if so equipped)
Pull the armrest down as shown.
LRS3247LRS3267
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