Nissan Sentra (2019 year). Manual — part 7

Supplemental air bag

warning light

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
or START 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

remains on after approximately 7 sec-
onds.

∙ 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 ad-
ditional information, refer to “Supplemental
restraint system (SRS)” in the “Safety—
Seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system” section of this manual.

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.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section.

Continuously Variable

Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light
(CVT models) (if so
equipped)

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this indicator light shows the shift
lever position. For additional information,
refer to “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.

Cruise indicator light (if so

equipped)

The light comes on when the cruise control
ON/OFF switch is pushed. The light goes
out when the ON/OFF switch is pushed
again. When the cruise indicator light
comes on, the cruise control system is op-
erational. For additional information, refer
to “Cruise control” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.

ECO mode indicator light (if

so equipped)

This light comes on when the ECO mode
has been selected. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “ECO mode switch” in the
“Starting

and

driving”

section

of

this

manual.

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Engine start operation

indicator light (if so
equipped)

For vehicles equipped with push-button ig-
nition this indicator illuminates when the
ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or
ON position with the shift lever in the P
(Park) position.

Continuously

Variable

Transmission

(CVT) models: This indicator means that
the engine will start by pushing the push-
button ignition switch with the brake pedal
depressed.

Manual transmission models: This indi-
cator means that the engine will start by
pushing the ignition switch with the clutch
and the brake pedal depressed

Front fog light indicator

light (if so equipped)

The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on. For
additional information, refer to “Fog light
switch” in this section.

Front passenger air bag

status light

The front passenger air bag status light will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
off depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.

For additional information, refer to “Front
passenger air bag and status light” in the
“Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system” section of this manual.

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.

Malfunction Indicator Light

(MIL)

If this indicator light comes on steady or
blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.

The MIL may also come on steady if the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the
vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure
the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least
3 gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.

After a few driving trips, the

light

should turn off if no other potential emis-
sion control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for
20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indicates
that the vehicle is not ready for an emission
control system inspection/maintenance
test. For additional information, refer to
“Readiness

for

Inspection/Maintenance

(I/M) test” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.

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Operation

The MIL will come on in one of two ways:

∙ MIL on steady — An emission control

system malfunction has been de-
tected. Check the fuel-filler cap if the
Loose Fuel Cap warning appears in the
vehicle information display. If the fuel-
filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or
install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The

light should turn off

after a few driving trips. If the

light

does not turn off after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. You do not need
to have your vehicle towed to the
dealer.

∙ MIL blinking — An engine misfire has

been detected which may damage the
emission control system. To reduce or
avoid emission control system dam-
age:

– do

not

drive

at

speeds

above

45 mph (72 km/h).

– avoid hard acceleration or decelera-

tion.

– avoid steep uphill grades.

– if possible, reduce the amount of

cargo being hauled or towed.

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 indicator

light (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.

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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 indicator

light (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.

The VDC OFF indicator light also comes on
when you place the ignition switch in the
ON position. The light will turn off after
about 2 seconds if the system is opera-
tional. If the light stays on or comes on
along with the

indicator light while

you are driving, have the VDC system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or
accelerating, but this is normal.

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.

Key reminder chime

A chime sounds if the driver’s door is
opened while the key is left in the ignition
switch. Remove the key and take it with you
when leaving the vehicle.

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.

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NISSAN Intelligent Key® door
buzzer (if so equipped)

The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if
any one of the following improper opera-
tions is found.

∙ The ignition switch is not returned to

the LOCK position when locking the
doors.

∙ The Intelligent Key is left inside the ve-

hicle when locking the doors.

∙ 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, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.

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.

The vehicle information display is located
to the left of the speedometer. It displays
such items as:

∙ Vehicle settings

∙ Trip computer information

∙ Drive system warnings and settings

∙ Cruise control system information

∙ NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation infor-

mation

∙ Indicators and warnings

HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY

The vehicle information display can be

changed using the

,

, ENTER

and

switches located on the steering

wheel.

䊊

1

— navigate through the items in

the vehicle information display
ENTER — change or select an item in
the vehicle information display

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䊊

2

— go back to the previous menu

䊊

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 item

Result

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

Allows user to adjust the clock settings and time within the vehicle information display. Adjustments that
can be made include automatically setting the time, 12H/24H format, Daylight Savings Time, time zone, and
manually setting the time. If these options do not appear, the clock must be set within the center display. For
additional information, refer to the separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).

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Meter Settings

The meter settings allow the user to
change the settings for the vehicle infor-
mation display.

Menu item

Result

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.

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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Vehicle Settings

The vehicle settings allow the user to
change the lighting and locking settings.

Menu item

Result

Lighting

Displays the available option for lighting.

Auto Room Lamp

Allows user to turn the auto room lamp on or off.

Light sensitivity

Allows user to change when the lights illuminate based on the brightness outside the vehicle.

Locking

Displays the available locking options.

I-Key Door Lock

Allows user to turn I-Key door lock on or off. When turned on, the request switch on the door is activated.

Wipers (if so equipped)

Displays the various wipers settings. For additional information, refer to “Wiper and washer switch” in this
section.

Speed Dependent

Allows the user to turn the speed dependent feature on or off.

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Maintenance

The maintenance menu allows the user to
set reminders for various vehicle mainte-
nance items.

WARNING

The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, in-
cluding tire pressure checks. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Changing
wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual. Many factors in-
cluding tire inflation, alignment, driving
habits and road conditions affect tire
wear and when tires should be re-
placed. Setting the tire replacement in-
dicator for a certain driving distance
does not mean your tires will last that
long. Use the tire replacement indicator
as a guide only and always perform
regular tire checks. Failure to perform
regular tire checks, including tire pres-
sure checks could result in tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to a collision, which could
result in serious personal injury or
death.

Menu item

Result

Maintenance

Displays various maintenance reminder options.

Oil and Filter

Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.

Tire

Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.

Other

Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.

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Alarm

The alarm menu allows the user to set spe-
cific alarms for various items on the vehicle.

Menu item

Result

Outside Temp.

Allows user to turn the outside temp. alarm on or off.

Timer Alert

Allows user to set the timer alert alarm.

Phone

Allows user to turn the phone alarm on or off.

Mail

Allows user to turn the mail alarm on or off.

Unit

The unit menu allows the user to change
the units shown in the vehicle information
display.

Menu item

Result

Mileage

Displays the available mileage display units.

Temperature

Displays the available temperature display units.

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Language

The language menu allows the user to
change the languages displayed in the ve-
hicle information display.

Menu item

Result

Language

Displays available language options for the vehicle information display.

Factory Reset

The factory reset menu allows the user to
restore the vehicle information display set-
tings to factory status.

Menu item

Result

Factory Reset

Allows user to reset the vehicle information display settings to the original factory settings. Once selected,
the user can confirm or cancel the reset.

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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’s

Manual

5. Shift 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 Shift 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 left 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

After 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.

Shift to Park (if so equipped)

This warning illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the ACC or OFF position and the
shift 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 shift
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 shift 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 shift 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).

Loose Fuel Cap

This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after 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.

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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 after 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 after 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.

Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights

This warning appears when the headlights
are left in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
OFF or AUTO position. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.

Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)

This warning appears when the LED head-
lights are not functioning properly.

If this warning appears, have your system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

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