2002 NISSAN SENTRA warning

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
(if so equipped)
To open the storage tray, push and release.
The storage tray will automatically move to
the open position.cThe inside of the storage tray can get hot.
Do not place objects inside which can
melt or be easily deformed.
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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POWER WINDOWS
(if so equipped)
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before clos-
ing the windows. Use the window
lock switch to prevent unexpected
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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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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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
unintentionally opening the doors,
and will help keep out intruders.
cBefore opening any door, always
look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
c
Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches and controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
LOCKING WITH KEY
Manual
To lock the door, turn the key towards the
front of the vehicle. To unlock, turn it to-
wards the rear.
Power (if so equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the theft
warning system,the power door lock sys-
tem allows you to lock or unlock all doors
simultaneously.
Turning the front door key to the front of the
vehicle locks all doors.
Turning the front door key one time to the
rear of the vehicle unlocks the corresponding
door. From that position, returning the key to
neutral (where the key can only be removed
and inserted) and turning it to the rear again
within 5 seconds unlocks all doors.
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1. Pull the hood lock release handles1
located below the driver side instrument
panel. The hood will spring up slightly.
2. Push the lever to the left
s2at the front
of the hood with your fingertips and raise
the hood.
3. Insert the support rod
s3into the slot
marked with the arrow on the underside
of the hood.
4. When closing the hood, return the sup-
port 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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OPENER OPERATION
WARNING
cDo not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See ``Exhaust gas'' in the ``Starting
and driving'' section of this manual.
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 carlocked, with the trunk closed, when
not in use, and prevent children's
access to car keys.
Type A
The trunk lid opener lever is located on the
outside of the driver's seat. To open the
trunk lid, pull up the opener lever. To close,
push the trunk lid down securely.Type B
The trunk lid release is located on the
instrument panel. To open the trunk, push
the release in the direction indicated in the
illustration. To close the trunk lid, push it
down securely.
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INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely 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.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism
provides a means of escape for children
and adults in the event they become locked
inside the trunk.
To open the trunk from the inside, rotate the
illuminated lever until the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is
made of a material that glows in the dark
after a brief exposure to ambient light.
The handle is located inside the trunk com-
partment on the trunk lock at the center of
the trunk lid.
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