2000 NISSAN SENTRA Owners Manual

Rear (if so equipped)
To open, pull the cup holder out fully. To
close, push the cup holder in fully.
CAUTION
cAvoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liq-
uid is hot, it can scald you or your
passenger.
cUse only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
GLOVE BOX
Open the glove box by pulling the handle.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or
a sudden stop.
COIN BOX
WARNING
The coin box should not be used while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
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CONSOLE BOX (if so equipped)
WARNING
The center console box should not be
used while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
Pull up on the lever to open the console box
lid. The console box can store cassette
tapes and compact discs. A business card
holder and a tissue holder are also con-
tained within the console box.
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE
To open the storage tray, push and release.
The storage tray will automatically move to
the open position.
WARNING
cThe storage tray should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
cKeep the tray lid closed while driving
to help prevent contents from be-
coming projectiles causing injury in
an accident or during a sudden stop.
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CARGO NET (if so equipped)
The cargo net helps keep packages in the
cargo area from moving around while the
vehicle is in motion.
The cargo net is attached to retainers and
can be attached in three different positions.
To install the cargo net, attach the hooks to
the retainers.
To remove the cargo net, detach the hooks
from the cargo net retainers.
WARNING
cProperly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting.
cBe sure to secure hooks into the
retainers. The cargo restrained in the
net must not exceed 30 lbs. (13.6 kg)
or the net may not stay secured.
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POWER WINDOWS
(if so equipped)
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows. Use the
window lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
cDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols and become trapped in a
window. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.The power windows operate only when the
ignition key is in the ON position.
To open the driver side window, push the
driver's side automatic switch down until the
desired window position is reached. To
close the window, lift the switch up. The
driver side control panel is equipped with
switches to open or close all the windows.
Locking passengers' windows
When the window lock button is depressed,
only the driver side window can be opened
or closed. Push it again to cancel the win-
dow lock function.The passenger side switch opens or closes
only the passenger side window. To open
the window, push the switch down. To close
the window, lift the switch up.
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Rear power windows
The rear power window switches open or
close only the corresponding window. To
open the window, push the switch down. To
close the window, lift the switch up.
Automatic operation
To fully open the driver's side window, press
the driver's side window switch down to the
second detent and release it. The window
automatically opens all the way. To stop the
window, lift the switch up while the window
is opening.
MANUAL WINDOWS
The side windows can be opened or closed
by turning the hand crank on each door.
To open a window on the driver side, turn
the crank clockwise. To close a window,
turn the crank counterclockwise.
To open a window on the passenger side,
turn the crank counterclockwise. To close a
window, turn the crank clockwise.
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The sunroof only operates with the ignition
key in the ON position.
NOTE:
If the battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, the sunroof may not operate cor-
rectly, and must be reset.
From any sunroof position (full open, par-
tially open, closed, partially vented and
vented), push and hold the button in the
forward position until the sunroof vents in
the full-up position. This resets the sunroof
motor memory and now the sunroof will
operate correctly.
Sliding the sunroof
To open the sunroof, push the switch
toward DOWN/OPEN.
To close the sunroof, push the switch
toward UP/CLOSE.
Tilting the sunroof
Close the sunroof by pushing the switch
toward UP/CLOSE. Release the switch,
then push the UP/CLOSE switch to tilt the
sunroof up.
To tilt the sunroof down, push the switch
toward DOWN/OPEN.
Sun shade
Open and close the sun shade by sliding it
forward or backward.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
sunroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.cDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the sunroof opening while the
vehicle is in motion, or while the
sunroof is closing.
CAUTION
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before open-
ing.
cDo not place heavy objects on the
sunroof or surrounding area.
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The interior light has a three-position switch.
The interior light operates regardless of
ignition key position.
cWhen the switch is in the OFF position,
the interior light does not illuminate, re-
gardless of door position.
cWhen the switch is in the centerj
position, the interior light illuminates
when a door is opened.
cWhen the switch is in the ON position,
the interior light illuminates, regardless of
door position.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could
result in a discharged battery.
To turn the map lights on, press the
switches. To turn them off, press the
switches again.
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The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the
light goes off. For bulb replacement proce-
dures, refer to ªBulb replacementº in the
``Do-it-yourself'' section of this manual.
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