Nissan Sentra (2022 year). Manual in english — page 9

Vehicle ahead detection
indicator

This indicator appears when the following
systems are engaged and have detected a
vehicle:
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with

Pedestrian Detection

• Intelligent

Forward

Collision

Warning

(I-FCW)

For additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-90) and “Intelligent Forward
Collision Warning (I-FCW)” (P. 5-103).

Your vehicle may have two types of security
systems:
• Vehicle security system (if so equipped)
• NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM (if so
equipped)

The vehicle security system provides visual
and audible alarm signals if someone
opens the doors when the system is
armed. It is not, however, a motion detec-
tion type system that activates when a ve-
hicle is moved or when a vibration occurs.

The system helps detect vehicle theft but
cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the
theft of interior or exterior vehicle compo-
nents in all situations. Always secure your
vehicle even if parking for a brief period.
Never leave your keys in the vehicle, and
always lock the vehicle when unattended.
Be aware of your surroundings, and park in
secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.

Many devices offering additional protec-
tion, such as component locks, identifica-
tion markers, and tracking systems, are
available at auto supply stores and spe-
cialty shops. A NISSAN dealer may also offer
such equipment. Check with your insur-
ance company to see if you may be eligible
for discounts for various theft protection
features.

How to arm the vehicle security
system

1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if

so equipped).

The system can be

armed even if the windows and moon-
roof are open.

2. Remove the Intelligent Key from the

vehicle.

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3. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all

doors. The doors can be locked with the
Intelligent Key, door handle request
switch (if so equipped) or power door
lock switch.

4. Wait 30 seconds for the system to com-

plete the pre-armed phase.
If during the pre-armed phase one of
the following occurs, the system will not
arm:

• Any door is unlocked with the Intelli-

gent Key or door request switch (if so
equipped).

• The ignition switch is placed in the

AUTO ACC or ON position.

•

Even when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate when all the doors, hood and
trunk are locked with the ignition
switch placed in the LOCK position.
When placing the ignition switch in
the ON position, the system will be
released.

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 after a

period of time. However, the alarm reacti-
vates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by un-
locking the driver's door or trunk lid with
the key, or by pressing the

button on

the Intelligent Key.

The alarm is activated by:
• opening the door or trunk lid without us-

ing the key or Intelligent Key (even if the
door is unlocked by releasing the door
inside lock switch).

How to stop an activated alarm

The alarm stops only by unlocking a door
or the trunk, pressing the

button on

the Intelligent Key, or pushing the request
switch (if so equipped) on the driver's or
passenger's door with the Intelligent Key in
range of the door handle.

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 posi-

tion 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 de-

vice (which may have caused the inter-
ference) separate from the registered
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.

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NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's au-
thority to operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This

device

contains

licence-exempt

transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause interference. (2) This de-
vice must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause un-
desired operation of the device.

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 wind-
shield with the defogger before you
wash the windshield.

CAUTION

•

Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.

•

Do not operate the washer if the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.

•

Do not fill the windshield-washer
fluid

reservoir

with

windshield-

washer fluid concentrates at full
strength.

Some

methyl

alcohol

based windshield-washer fluid con-
centrates may permanently stain the
grille

if

spilled

while

filling

the

windshield-washer fluid reservoir.

•

Pre-mix

windshield-washer

fluid

concentrates

with

water

to

the

manufacturer's recommended lev-
els before pouring the fluid into the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
Do not use the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir to mix the windshield-
washer fluid concentrate and water.

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WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

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NOTE:

If the windshield wiper operation is in-
terrupted by snow or ice, the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to the OFF
position and remove the snow or ice that
is on and around the wiper arms. In ap-
proximately 1 minute, turn the switch on
again to operate the wiper.

The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.

Push the lever down to operate the wiper
at the following speed:

䊊

1

Intermittent — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob
toward

O

A

(faster) or

O

B

(slower). Also,

the intermittent operation speed varies
in accordance with the vehicle speed.
(For example, when the vehicle speed is
high, the intermittent speed will be
faster.)

䊊

2

Low — continuous low speed operation

䊊

3

High

—

continuous

high

speed

operation

Push the lever up

O

4

to have one sweep

operation (MIST) of the wiper.

Pull the lever toward you

O

5

to operate the

washer. The wiper will also operate several
times.

NOTE:

The Wiper with Speed feature may be
disabled. For additional information, see
“Vehicle information display 4.2 inch (11
cm) Type A” (P. 2-17) or “Vehicle informa-
tion display 7 inch (18 cm) Type B”
(P. 2-31).

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 after approximately 15 minutes.

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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH

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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

䊊

1

Rotate the switch to the

position,

and the front parking, tail, license plate,
and instrument panel lights will come
on. The

will illuminate in the meter.

䊊

2

Rotate the switch to the

position,

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.

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Type A (if so equipped)

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Type B (if so equipped)

HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH

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Autolight system

The autolight system allows the headlights
to turn on and off automatically. The auto-
light 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 for a period of time

after you place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and all doors are closed.

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Type C (if so equipped)

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Type D (if so equipped)

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To turn on the autolight system:

1.

For USA:

Turn the headlight switch to the

AUTO position

O

1

.

For CAN:

Turn the headlight switch to the

AUTO

O

1

or

position.

2. Place the ignition switch in the ON

position.

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 left
open, the headlights remain on for a period
of time. If another door is opened while the
headlights are on, timer continues.

To turn the autolight system off:

For USA:

Turn the switch to the OFF (if so

equipped),

, or

position.

For CAN:

Turn the switch to the

position.

The headlights will turn on automatically at
twilight or in rainy weather (when the wind-
shield wiper is operated continuously).

If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights will remain on for 1 minute.

Be sure you do not put anything on top of
the autolight sensor located in the top
side

O

1

of the instrument panel. The auto-

light sensor controls the autolight; if it is
covered, the autolight sensor reacts as if it
is dark out and the headlights will illumi-
nate. If this occurs while parked with the
engine off and the ignition switch placed
in the ON position, your vehicle's battery
could become discharged.

Headlight beam select

䊊

1

To select the high beam function, push
the lever forward. The high beam lights
come on and the

light illuminates

in the meter.

䊊

2

Pull the lever back to select the low
beam.

䊊

3

Pulling and releasing the lever flashes
the headlight high beams on and off.

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High Beam Assist

The High Beam Assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of ap-
proximately 25 mph (40 km/h) and above. If
an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle ap-
pears in front of your vehicle when the
headlight high beam is on, the headlight
will

be

switched

to

the

low

beam

automatically.

WARNING

•

The High Beam Assist system is a
convenience but it is not a substitute
for safe driving operation. The driver
should remain alert at all times, en-
sure

safe

driving

practices

and

switch the high beams and low beam
manually when necessary.

•

The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.

–

During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, wind, etc.).

–

When a light source similar to a
headlight or tail light is in the vi-
cinity of the vehicle.

–

When the headlights of the on-
coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle are turned off, when the color
of the light is affected due to for-
eign materials on the lights, or
when the light beam is out of
position.

–

When there is a sudden, continu-
ous change in brightness.

–

When driving on a road that
passes over rolling hills, or a road
that has level differences.

–

When driving on a road with many
curves.

–

When a sign or mirror-like surface
is reflecting intense light towards
the front of the vehicle.

–

When the container, etc. being
towed by a leading vehicle is re-
flecting intense light.

–

When a headlight on your vehicle
is damaged or dirty.

–

When the vehicle is leaning at an
angle due to a punctured tire, be-
ing towed, etc.

•

The timing of switching the low
beam and high beam may change
under the following situations.

–

The brightness of the headlights
of the oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle.

–

The movement and direction of
the oncoming vehicle and the
leading vehicle.

–

When only one light on the on-
coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle is illuminated.

–

When the oncoming vehicle or the
leading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.

–

Road conditions (incline, curve,
the road surface, etc.).

–

The number of passengers and
the amount of luggage.

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High Beam Assist operation

To activate the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO po-
sition

O

1

and push the lever forward

O

2

(high beam position). The

High Beam

Assist indicator light in the meter will illumi-
nate while the headlights are turned on.

If the High Beam Assist indicator light does
not illuminate in the above condition, it may
indicate that the system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 16 mph (25 km/h), the head-
light uses the low beam.

To turn off the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the

posi-

tion or select the low beam position by
placing the lever in the neutral position.

Ambient image sensor maintenance

The ambient image sensor

O

1

for the High

Beam Assist system is located in front of
the inside mirror. To maintain the proper
operation of the high beam assist system
and prevent a system malfunction, be sure
to observe the following:
• Always keep the windshield clean.
• Do not attach a sticker (including trans-

parent material) or install an accessory
near the ambient image sensor.

• Do not strike or damage the areas

around the ambient image sensor. Do
not touch the sensor lens that is located
on the ambient image sensor.

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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 the

or

position 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

or

position, the battery

saver function will turn off the lights after 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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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL

Press the “+” button to increase the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.

Press the “-” button to decrease the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

Turn signal

䊊

1

Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted,

the

turn

signal

cancels

automatically.

Lane change signal

䊊

2

Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever
does not latch, to signal a lane change.
Hold the lever until the lane change is
completed.

Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does
not latch, and release the lever. The turn
signal will automatically flash three times.

Choose the appropriate method to signal
a lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.

NOTE:

If the turn signal light bulb malfunctions,
the turn signal indicator will flash at a
higher frequency when the turn signal is
activated.

NOTE:

The 3 flash pass feature may be disabled.
For additional information, see “Vehicle
information display 7 inch (18 cm) Type
B” (P. 2-31).

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FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)

To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the

position, then turn the

fog light switch to the

position.

To turn the fog lights on with the headlight
switch in the AUTO position, the headlights
must be on, then turn the fog light switch to
the

position.

To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light
switch to the OFF position.

The headlights must be on and the low
beams selected for the fog lights to oper-
ate. The fog lights automatically turn off
when the high beam headlights are
selected.

WARNING

Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering

with

the

supplemental

front air bag system may result in seri-
ous personal injury.

To sound the horn, push near the horn icon
on the steering wheel.

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Type A (if so equipped)

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Type B (if so equipped)

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HORN

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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.

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HEATED SEAT SWITCHES (if so
equipped)

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The heated steering wheel system is de-
signed to operate only when the surface
temperature of the steering wheel is below
68°F (20°C).

Push the heated steering wheel switch to
warm the steering wheel after the engine
starts. The indicator light will come on.

If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is below 68°F (20°C), the system will
heat the steering wheel and cycle off and
on to maintain a temperature above 68°F
(20°C). The indicator light will remain on as
long as the system is on.

Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The
indicator light will go off.

NOTE:

If the surface temperature of the steer-
ing wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the
switch is turned on, the system will not
heat the steering wheel. This is not a
malfunction.

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HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
(if so equipped)

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The Emergency call (SOS) button is used in
combination with a NissanConnect® Ser-
vices subscription to call for assistance in
case of an emergency.

The Emergency call button is under a
cover. Press the cover once

O

1

. The cover

will drop down, exposing the Emergency
call button.

Pressing the button

O

2

will (with a paid

subscription) reach a response specialist
that will provide assistance based on the
situation described by the vehicle’s occu-
pant. For additional information, or to enroll
your vehicle, refer to www.NissanUSA.com/
connect or call 855–426–6628.

The Rear Door Alert system functions un-
der certain conditions to indicate there
may be an object or passenger in the rear
seat(s). Check the seat(s) before exiting the
vehicle.

The Rear Door Alert system is initially dis-
abled. The driver can enable the system
using the vehicle information display. For
additional information, see “Vehicle infor-
mation display 4.2 inch (11 cm) Type A”
(P. 2-17) or “Vehicle information display
7 inch (18 cm) Type B” (P. 2-31).

When the system is enabled:
• The system is activated when a rear door

is opened and closed within 10 minutes of
the vehicle being driven. When the driver
door is closed and the system is acti-
vated, a visual message appears in the
vehicle information display. For additional
information, see “Rear Door Alert is acti-
vated (P. 2-25) or “Rear Door Alert is acti-
vated (P. 2-41)

• If a rear door is opened and closed but

the vehicle is not driven within approxi-
mately 10 minutes, the system will not be
activated. A rear door must be opened
and closed and the car driven within 10
minutes for the system to activate.

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EMERGENCY CALL (SOS) BUTTON
(if so equipped)

REAR DOOR ALERT

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When the Rear Door Alert system is acti-
vated:
• When the driver puts the vehicle in the P

(Park) position, a notification message
appears in the vehicle information dis-
play with the options to “Dismiss Mes-
sage” or “Disable Alert” if desired.

• Select “Disable Alert” to temporarily

disable for that stop.

• No selection or ‘Dismiss Message” will

keep the alert enabled for that stop.

• If the alert is enabled when a driver exits

the vehicle, a message will appear in the
vehicle information display that states
“Check Back Seat For All Articles.”

If “Horn & Alert” setting is selected:

• An audible horn sound will occur after

a short time unless a rear door is
opened and closed within a short time
to deactivate the alert.

• If the doors are locked before the alert

is deactivated by opening a rear door,
the horn will sound.

• If the trunk is opened before a rear

door is opened, the horn will be de-
layed until after the trunk is closed.

NOTE:

If “Alert Only” setting is selected, the
message alert will still be shown in the
vehicle information display but the horn
will not sound.

WARNING

•

If the driver selects “Disable Alert”, no
audible alert will be provided regard-
less of rear door open/close status.

•

There may be times when there is an
object or passenger in the rear
seat(s) but the audible alert does not
sound. For example, this may occur if
rear seat passengers enter or exit the
vehicle during a trip.

•

The system does not directly detect
objects or passengers in the rear
seat(s). Instead, it can detect when a
rear door is opened and closed, indi-
cating that there may be something
in the rear seat(s).

NOTE:

There may be times when the horn
sounds but there are no objects or pas-
sengers in the rear seat(s).

For additional information, see “Rear Door
Alert is activated (P. 2-25) or “Rear Door Alert
is activated (P. 2-41)

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