1997 NISSAN SENTRA Light

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.
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 approxi-
mately 30 seconds.
The interior light can be turned off without-
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waiting for 30 seconds by inserting the key
into 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.
Replace the battery in the multi-remote con-
troller as follows:
1. Open the lid using a coin.
2. Replace the battery with a new one.
Insert the battery as illustrated above.Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025
or equivalent.
3.
Close the lid securely.
4. Press thebutton, then thebutton
two or three times to check the multi-
remote controller operation.
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
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1. Pull the hood lock release handles1
located below the instrument panel. The
hood springs up slightly.
2. Pull up on the lever
s2at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
3. Insert the support rod into the slot
marked with the arrow on the underside
of the hood.
4. When closing the hood, reset the support
rod to its original position, lower the hood
to approximately 12 inches above the
latch and release it. This allows proper
engagement of the hood latch.
WARNING
cMake sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the
hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
cIf you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
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HOOD RELEASE
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Opener lever (if so equipped)
To open the fuel filler lid, push the opener
lever down. To lock, close the fuel filler lid
securely.
Manual Fuel Filler Lid
Open the fuel filler lid by lifting the raised
portion of the fuel filler lid.
FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel filler cap is a screw-on ratcheting
type. Tighten the cap clockwise until ratch-
eting clicks are heard.
If the fuel filler cap is not tightened properly,
the malfunction indicator light (MIL) may
come on.
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FUEL FILLER LID LOCK
OPERATION
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ZX

This Supplemental Restraint System sec-
tion contains important information concern-
ing the driver and passenger supplemental
air bags. The Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem Air Bag can help reduce impact force to
the driver and to the front passenger in
certain frontal collisions. The supplemental
air bags are designed tosupplementthe
crash protection provided by the driver and
front passenger seat belts and arenot a
substitutefor them. The seat belts should
always be correctly worn and the driver and
front passenger seated a suitable distance
from the steering wheel and instrument
panel. (See ``Seat belts'' for instructions and
precautions on seat belt usage.)
NOTE:
For Canada, some vehicles are not equipped
with a Supplemental Air Bag System.
Your vehicle may not have a Driver and
Passenger-side Supplemental Air Bag.
If your vehicle is not equipped with a
Supplemental Air Bag System,it will not
havethe following equipment:
cSupplemental Air Bag Warning Light
(see ``Supplemental air bag warning
light'' later in this section).cDriver Supplemental Air Bag (see
``Meters and gauges'' in the ``Instru-
ments and controls'' section).
cPassenger-side Supplemental Air Bag
(see ``Meters and gauges'' in the ``Instru-
ments and controls'' section).
cSupplemental Restraint System Warn-
ing Labels (see ``Warning labels'' later in
this section).
Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle
should use a seat belt at all times. Children
should be in appropriate child restraints (see
``Seat belts'' and ``Child restraints for infants
and small children'' later in this section).
The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (supplemental air bag
system) (if so equipped)
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Warning labels about the supplemental air
bag system are placed in the vehicle as
shown in the illustration.
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying AIR BAG in the instrument panel,
monitors the circuits of the supplemental air
bag. The circuits monitored by the supple-
mental air bag light are the diagnosis sensor
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WARNING LABELS
(if so equipped)SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
(if so equipped)
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unit, supplemental air bag modules and all
related wiring.
When the ignition key is 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
supplemental air bag needs servicing:
1. The supplemental air bag light does not
come on and remain on for 7 seconds
and then go off as described above.
2. The supplemental air bag light flashes
intermittently or remains on.
3. The supplemental air bag light does not
come on at all.
Under these conditions, the Supplemental
Restraint System Air Bag may not operate
properly. It must be checked and repaired.
Take your vehicle to the nearest authorized
NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the supplemen-
tal air bag will not operate in an accident.
Repair and replacement procedure
The supplemental air bag system is de-
signed to inflate on a one-time-only basis.
As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the
supplemental air bag light remains illumi-
nated after inflation has occurred. Repair
and replacement of the supplemental air
bag system should be done only by an
authorized NISSAN dealer.
After a supplemental air bag inflates, the
front instrument panel assembly should be
replaced by your NISSAN dealer if dam-
aged.
To ensure long-term functioning, the
system must be inspected 10 years after
the date of manufacture as noted on the
certification label located on the driver
side front pillar.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the supplemental air bag system
and related parts should be pointed out to
the person conducting the maintenance.
The ignition key should always be in the
LOCK position when working under the
hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
cOnce the supplemental air bag in-
flates, the supplemental air bag
module will not function again and
must be replaced. The supplemental
air bag module cannot be repaired.
cThe supplemental air bag system
should be inspected by an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer if there is any
damage to the front end portion of
the vehicle, or replaced if the supple-
mental air bag has inflated.
cIf you need to dispose of a supple-
mental air bag or scrap the vehicle,
contact an authorized NISSAN
dealer. Correct supplemental air bag
disposal procedures are set forth in
the appropriate NISSAN Service
Manual. Incorrect disposal proce-
dures could cause personal injury.
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The night position reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
WARNING
Use the night position only when nec-
essary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.Your vehicle may be equipped with a pas-
senger side vanity mirror. To access, pull
the sun visor down.
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INSIDE MIRROR VANITY MIRROR (if so
equipped)
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