2001 NISSAN SENTRA change time

Foreword
Welcome to the growing family of new
NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered
to you with confidence. It was produced
using the latest techniques and strict quality
control.
This manual was prepared to help you
understand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.
In the U.S., a separate Warranty Informa-
tion and Maintenance Log Booklet and
in Canada, a Warranty and Roadside
Assistance Information Booklet ex-
plains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle and vehicle mainte-
nance schedules. Additionally, a
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to
resolve any concerns you may have with
your vehicle, as well as clarify your
rights under your state's lemon law.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your ve-
hicle best. When you require any service or
have any questions, they will be glad to
assist you with the extensive resources
available to them.READ FIRST Ð THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle please read this
owner's manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe op-
eration of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
cNEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
cALWAYS observe posted speed lim-
its and never drive too fast for con-
ditions.
c
ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems.
Pre-teen children should be seated
in the rear seat.
cALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
c
ALWAYS review this owner's manual
for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its perfor-
mance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from modifications
may not be covered under NISSAN
warranties.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all
options available on this model. Therefore,
you may find some information that does
not apply to your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustra-
tions in this manual are those in effect at the
time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right
to change specifications or design without
notice and without obligation.
The inside pages of this manual contain
a minimum of 50% recycled fibers,
including 10% post-consumer fibers.
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Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control operates
when the headlight switch is in the
orposition.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of
instrument panel lights.
Passing signal
Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)
The headlights automatically illuminate at a
reduced intensity when the engine is started
with the parking brake released. The day-
time running lights operate with the head-
light switch in the OFF position or in the
position. Turn the headlight switch
to the
position for full illumination
when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running lights
do not illuminate. The daytime running lights
illuminate once the parking brake is re-
leased. The daytime running lights will re-
main on until the ignition switch is turned off.
WARNING
When the daytime running light 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 your-
self and others.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-
cally.
Lane change signal
To signal a lane change, move the lever up
or down to the point where the indicator light
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Replace the battery in the multi-remote con-
troller as follows:
1. Open the lid using a coin.
2. Remove the battery.3. Install a new battery.
Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025
or equivalent.
4.
Close the lid securely.
5. Press the LOCK button, then the UN-
LOCK button two or three times to checkthe multi-remote controller operation.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step five.
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:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer for com-
pliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
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AM, FM1, or FM2. The selected band illu-
minates in the display.
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Push the desired station select button for
more than 1.5 seconds. For example, in
the illustrations, ch2 is to be memorized.
The radio mutes when the select button
is pushed.
4. When the sound resumes, memorizing is
complete.
5. Other station select buttons can be set in
the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
radio fuse opens, the radio memory is can-
celled. In that case, reset the desired sta-
tions.
Cassette tape player operation
Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and
carefully insert a cassette tape into the tape
door. The cassette tape automatically pulls
into the player.
The word TAPE and moving digital squares
illuminate on the right side of the display
window.
If the radio is already operating it automati-cally turns off and the cassette tape begins
to play.
CAUTION
Do not force the cassette tape into the
tape door. This could cause player
damage.
The cassette tape automatically changes
directions to play the other side when the
first side is complete. At this time, the mov-
ing digital squares illuminate on the left side
of the display window.
Precautions on cassette player opera-
tion
cTo maintain good quality sound, NIS-
SAN recommends using cassette
tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in
length.
cCassette tapes should be removed
from the player when not in use. Store
cassettes in their protective cases
and away from direct sunlight, heat,
dust, moisture and magnetic sources.
cDirect sunlight can cause the cassette
to become deformed. The use of de-
formed cassettes may cause the cas-
sette to jam in the player.cDo not use cassettes with labels
which are peeling and loose. If used,
the label could jam in the player.
cIf a cassette has loose tape, insert a
pencil through one of the cassette
hubs and rewind the tape firmly around
the hubs. Loose tape may cause tape
jamming and wavering sound quality.
cOver a period of time, the playback
head, capstan and pinch roller may
collect a tape coating residue as the
tape is played. This residue accumu-
lation can cause weak or wavering
sound, and should be removed peri-
odically with a head cleaning tape. If
the residue is not removed periodi-
cally, the player may need to be dis-
assembled for cleaning.
PLAY/STOP
Push the
button while the cassette
tape is playing to stop the tape. Push the
button again to play the tape.
Changing the direction of tape play
Push the(program) select button.
The moving digital squares illuminate on
either the right or left side of the display
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1. Push to select AM, FM1, or FM2. The
selected band illuminates in the display.
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Push the desired station select button for
more than 1.5 seconds. For example, in
the illustrations, ch2 is to be memorized.
The radio mutes when the select button
is pushed.
4. When the indicator illuminates in the
display and the sound resumes, memo-
rizing is complete.
5. Other station select buttons can be set in
the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
radio fuse opens, the radio memory is can-
celled. In that case, reset the desired stations.
Compact disc (CD) player operation
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON
position, and carefully insert the compact
disc into the slot with the label side up. The
compact disc is automatically pulled into the
slot and starts to play.
If the radio is already operating, it automati-
cally turns off and the compact disc begins
to play.
CAUTION
Do not force the compact disc into the
slot. This could damage the player.
CD
When this button is pushed with the compact
disc loaded and the radio playing, the radio
turns off and the compact disc starts to play.
When this button is pushed while the com-
pact disc is playing, the compact disc stops
playing.
FF (Fast Forward),
REW (Rewind) buttons
When the
orbutton is pushed
while the compact disc is playing, the com-
pact disc plays at an increased speed while
fast forwarding or rewinding. When the but-
ton is released, the compact disc returns to
normal play speed.
APS (Automatic Pro-
gram Search) FF, APS
REW
When the
button is pushed while the
compact disc is playing, the selection fol-
lowing the present one starts to play from
the beginning. Push the
button severaltimes to skip several selections. Each time
the button is pushed, the CD advances one
selection. (When the last selection on the
compact disc is skipped, the first selection is
played.)
When thebutton is pushed, the selection
being played returns to the beginning. Push
the
button several times to skip back
several selections. Each time the button is
pushed, the CD moves back one selection.
Repeat/Random button
When the
button is pushed while the
compact disc is playing, the play pattern
changes as follows.
1: The current selection is repeated.
RANDOM: Selections are played at ran-
dom, not following the sequence on the
compact disc. The same program may be
repeated twice.
Normal(no symbol): All selections are
played in sequence.
When a new compact disc is inserted,
the play pattern automatically changes
to the ``Normal'' play pattern.
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CDs have been loaded, the CD that was
loaded first starts to play.
Play/Stop button
Press the
button while a CD is play-
ing, the CD stops playing and the CD
changer turns off. Press the
button
while the CD changer is off, the last CD that
was loaded starts to play. Press the
button with no CDs loaded, the CD
changer enters the One Disc Loading
Mode.
FF (fast forward) REV
(reverse) buttons
When the
orbutton is pushed
while the CD is playing, the CD plays at an
increased speed while fast forwarding or
reversing. When the button is released, the
CD returns to normal play speed.
APS (Automatic Pro-
gram Search) FF, APS
REV
When the
button is pushed while the
CD is playing, the selection following the
current one starts to play from the begin-
ning. Push the
button several times to
skip several selections. Each time the but-ton is pushed, the CD advances one selec-
tion. When the last selection on the CD is
skipped, the first selection is played.
When the
button is pushed, the current
selection returns to the beginning. Push the
button several times to skip back sev-
eral selections. Each time the button is
pushed, the CD moves back one selection.
When the first selection on the CD is
skipped, the last selection is played.
Repeat Button
When the
button is pushed while a CD
is playing, the play pattern will change as
follows.
ALL - All disc repeat:All CDs are played
repeatedly in sequence.
BLANK (no symbol) - One disc repeat:
The current CD is repeated.
1 - One track repeat:The current selection
is repeated.
ALL RANDOM - All disc random:Selec-
tions from all the CDs that are stored are
played at random. The same program may
be repeated twice. Pressing the
but-
ton will select the next random selection.RANDOM - One disc random:Selections
from the current CD are played at random.
The same program may be repeated twice.
Pressing the
button will select the next
random selection.
When a new CD is inserted, the play
pattern automatically changes to the
``ALL'' play pattern.
CD Eject - Single
When the
button is pressed for less
than 1.5 seconds, then the current CD that
is playing (or if the CD changer is off, the
last CD that was played) ejects. The disc
indicator light starts flashing orange and
both WAIT and the disc selection button
number flash in the display until the CD is
ejected. When the CD is ejected, the disc
indicator light turns off and the display turns
from WAIT to EJECT. When the CD is
removed from the unit, the CD changer
automatically changes to One Disc Loading
Mode so a new CD can be loaded into the
empty holder. The disc indicator light starts
flashing green and both LOAD and the disc
selection button number appear in the dis-
play until a CD is loaded. One Disc Loading
Mode cancels if another disc selection but-
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ton is pushed or by waiting longer than 15
seconds to load a CD.
CD Eject - ALL
When the
button is pressed for longer
than 1.5 seconds, the CD changer auto-
matically changes to All Disc Eject Mode.
The disc indicator light for the current CD (or
the last CD that was played) starts flashing
orange and both WAIT and the disc selec-
tion button number flash in the display until
the CD ejects. When the CD ejects, the disc
indicator light turns off and the display turns
from WAIT to EJECT. When the CD is
removed from the unit, the next CD starts to
eject. After all the CDs are ejected, the CD
changer turns off.
If a CD is ejected and is not removed
within 10 seconds, it will be pulled back
into the slot.
CD care and cleaning:
cHandle a CD by its edges. Never touch
the surface of the disc. Do not bend the
disc.
cAlways place the discs in the storage
case when they are not being used.
cTo clean a disc, wipe the surface from
the center to the outer edge using a
clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc
using a circular motion.
Do not use a conventional record cleaner
or alcohol intended for industrial use.
c
A new disc may be rough on the inner andouter edges. Remove the rough edges by
rubbing the inner and outer edges with the
side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.
CAUTION
cDuring cold weather or rainy days,
the player may malfunction due to
the humidity. If this occurs, remove
the CD and dehumidify or ventilate
the player completely.
cThe player may skip while driving on
rough roads.
cThe CD player sometimes cannot
function when the passenger com-
partment temperature is extremely
high. Decrease the temperature be-
fore use.
cDo not expose the CD to direct sun-
light.
cDo not touch the playing surface of
the disc.
cDo not use 8 cm discs. They may
cause player damage even if using
with the optional adapter.
cRecordable compact discs (CD-R)
may not function properly in the CD
player.
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WARNING
cDo not leave children, impaired
adults, or pets alone in your vehicle.
They could accidentally injure them-
selves or others through inadvertent
operation of the vehicle. Also, on
hot, sunny days, temperatures in a
closed vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or pos-
sibly fatal injuries to people or ani-
mals.
cClosely supervise children when
they are around cars to prevent them
from playing and becoming locked
in the trunk where they could be
seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the trunk closed, when
not in use, and prevent children's
access to car keys.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
cDo not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless car-bon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
dangerous. It can cause uncon-
sciousness or death.
cIf you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, drive with
all windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
cDo not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.
cDo not park the vehicle with the
engine running for any extended
length of time.
cKeep the trunk lid closed while driv-
ing, otherwise exhaust gases could
be drawn into the passenger com-
partment. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, follow these precau-
tions.
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the
air recirculation but-
ton (if so equipped) to off and the
fan control dial to 4 (high) to cir-
culate the air.cIf electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass to a trailer
through the seal on the trunk lid or
the body, follow the manufacturer's
recommendation to prevent carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle.
cThe exhaust system and body
should be inspected by a qualified
mechanic whenever:
a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering into the passenger
compartment.
c. You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust system.
d.
You have had an accident involv-
ing damage to the exhaust system,
underbody, or rear of the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission con-
trol device installed in the exhaust system.
Exhaust gases in the three-way catalyst are
burned at high temperatures to help reduce
pollutants.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN
STARTING AND DRIVING
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