1996 NISSAN SENTRA Owners Manual

MEMO
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2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Key ....................................................................... 2-2
Door locks ............................................................ 2-2
Multi-remote control system (If so equipped) ...... 2-4
Child safety rear door lock ................................... 2-7
Hood release ........................................................ 2-8
Glove box ............................................................. 2-9
Trunk lid lock operation ........................................ 2-9
Fuel filler lid lock operation ................................ 2-11
Front Seats ......................................................... 2-13
Supplemental restraint system
(Air bag system) (If so equipped) ...................... 2-15
Warning labels (If so equipped) ......................... 2-20
Air bag warning light (If so equipped) ................ 2-20
Seat belts ........................................................... 2-22
Child restraints for infants and small children.... 2-28
Tilting steering wheel ......................................... 2-34
Outside mirror control......................................... 2-34
Inside mirror ....................................................... 2-35
Vanity mirror (If so equipped) ............................ 2-35
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A key number plate is supplied with your
key. Record the key number that is on the
key number plate and keep it in a safe place
(such as your wallet), NOT IN THE CAR. If
you lose your keys, see your NISSAN
dealer for duplicates by using the key num-
ber. NISSAN does not record key numbers
so it is very important to keep track of your
key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you
have lost all keys and do not have one to
duplicate from. If you still have a key, this
key can be duplicated by your NISSAN
dealer or a locksmith shop.
Locking front door with key
To lock the door, turn the key towards the
front of the vehicle.
To unlock, turn it towards the rear.
Locking the door without key
To lock the door from the outside without a
key, move the inside lock knob to the Lock
position, then close the door.
When locking the door this way, be certain
not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
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KEY DOOR LOCKS
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WARNING
cAlways have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping to
prevent persons from being thrown
from the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from unintention-
ally opening the doors, and will help
keep out intruders.
cBefore opening any door, always
look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
POWER DOOR LOCK
(If so equipped)
Moving the door lock/unlock button toward
the rear of the vehicle on the driver's door
armrest locks all doors. Moving the door
lock/unlock button toward the front of the
vehicle unlocks all doors.
WARNING
cBefore opening the door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.cDo not leave children unattended in a
locked vehicle. They may inadvert-
ently activate switches.
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MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(If so equipped)
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn
the interior light on or off, and activate the
panic alarm by using the remote controller
from outside the car.
Be sure to remove the key from the
vehicle before locking the doors and
leaving it.
The remote controller can operate at a
distance of approximately 49 ft (15 m) from
the vehicle. (The effective distance depends
upon the conditions around the vehicle.)
As many as four remote controllers can be
used with one vehicle. For information con-
cerning the purchase and use of additional
remote controllers, contact your NISSAN
dealer.
CAUTION:
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the remote
controller:cDo not allow the remote controller to
become wet.
cDo not drop the remote controller.
cDo not strike the remote controller
sharply against another object.
cDo not place the remote controller for
an extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 140ÉF (60ÉC).
Locking doors
1. Close all the doors.
2. Push the
button on the multi-remote
controller.
3. All the doors lock.
4. The hazard indicators flash twice.
cWhen the
button is pushed with all
doors locked, the hazard indicators flash
twice as a reminder that the doors are
already locked.
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Unlocking doors
1. Push thebutton on the multi-remote
controller. Only the driver side door un-
locks.
2. Push the
button on the multi-remotecontroller again within 5 seconds. The
passenger doors unlock.
3. The interior light stays on for 30 seconds.
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by inserting the keyinto the ignition or by locking the doors with
the multi-remote controller.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-
ened, you may activate the alarm to call
attention as follows:
1. Push the
button on the remote con-
troller forlonger than 1.5 seconds.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights
stay on for 30 seconds.
3. The alarm stops when any of the key
functions are used. For example, when
the
or thebutton is pushed, or the
button is pushed for longer than 1.5
seconds on the multi-remote controller,
the panic alarm function is cancelled.
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Replace the two batteries as follows:
1. Remove the screw and open the lid.
2. Replace the batteries with new ones.
Insert the batteries as illustrated above.Recommended batteries: Sanyo CR2016
or equivalent.
3. Close the lid securely and install the
screw.
4. Press the
button, then thebuttontwo or three times to check the multi-
remote controller operation.
If the batteries are removed for any rea-
son other than replacement, perform
step 4 above.
cAn improperly disposed battery can
hurt the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
cThe multi-remote controller is water-
resistant; however, if it does get wet,
immediately wipe completely dry.
cThe operational range of the multi-
remote controller extends to approxi-
mately 49 ft (15 m) from the vehicle.
This range may vary with conditions.
FCC Notice:
This device complies with FCC rules part
15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference and (2) This
device must accept any interference that
may be received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
The transmitter has been tested and
complies with FCC and DOC/MDC rules.
Changes or modifications not expressly
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approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's author-
ity to operate the device.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCK (4-door only)
Child safety locks help prevent doors from
being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on
the edge of the rear doors. When the lever is
in the lock position, the rear door can be
opened only from the outside.
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