2002 NISSAN SENTRA odometer

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES ...
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your
NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service
needs.
However, if there is something that your
NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or
you would like to provide NISSAN directly
with comments or questions, please con-
tact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Depart-
ment using our toll-free number:
For U.S. mainland and Alaska
customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)
For Hawaii customers
(808) 836-0888 (Oahu Number)
For CANADIAN customers
1-800-387-0122
The Consumer Affairs Department will ask
for the following information:
Ð Your name, address, and telephone
number
Ð Vehicle identification number (attached
to the top of the instrument panel on the
driver's side)
Ð Date of purchase
Ð Current odometer reading
Ð Your NISSAN dealer's name
Ð Your comments or questions
OR
You can write to NISSAN with the informa-
tion on the left at:For U.S. mainland and Alaska custom-
ers
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 191
Gardena, California 90248-0191
For Hawaii customers
Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii
2880 Kilihau St.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
For Canadian customers
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel ....................................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .............................2-3
Tachometer (if so equipped) .............................2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................2-5
Fuel gauge ........................................................2-5
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders................................................................2-7
Checking bulbs ..................................................2-7
Warning lights ....................................................2-7
Indicator lights ...................................................2-9
Audible reminders............................................2-11
Security systems ..................................................2-11
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system
(NVIS) (if so equipped)....................................2-11
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ........2-12
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................2-15
Switch operation ..............................................2-15
Rear window defogger switch ..............................2-16
Headlight and turn signal switch ..........................2-16
Headlight control switch ..................................2-16Turn signal switch............................................2-17
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ..........................2-18
Hazard warning flasher switch .............................2-18
Horn ......................................................................2-19
Power outlet .........................................................2-19
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray ............2-20
Storage .................................................................2-21
Sunglasses case (if so equipped) ...................2-21
Cup holders .....................................................2-21
Glove box ........................................................2-22
Coin box ..........................................................2-22
Console box (if so equipped) ..........................2-23
Instrument panel storage (if so
equipped) .........................................................2-23
Windows ...............................................................2-24
Power windows (if so equipped) .....................2-24
Manual windows ..............................................2-25
Sunroof (if so equipped).......................................2-26
Interior light...........................................................2-27
Map lights (if so equipped)...................................2-27
Trunk light (if so equipped) ..................................2-28
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SPEEDOMETER AND ODOM-
ETERSpeedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per
hour (km/h).
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
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Trip odometer
The trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips. Before each trip reset the
trip odometer.
Push the reset button to change the display
as follows:
ODO (odometer)!TRIP A!TRIP B!ODO.
Push and hold the reset button for more
than 1 second to reset either trip odometer.
TACHOMETER (if so equipped)
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (r/min).
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the
red zone, shift to a higher gear. Oper-
ating the engine in the red zone may
cause serious engine damage.
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Corrosion protection .................................... 7-5
Cruise control............................................. 5-14
Cup holders ............................................... 2-21
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only) ............................................ 2-17
Defogger switch
Rear window defogger switch .............. 2-16
Dimensions and weights.............................. 9-9
Door locks .................................................... 3-3
Door open warning light .............................. 2-8
Drive belts .................................................. 8-22
Driving
Cold weather driving............................. 5-21
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-7
Driving with manual transmission ......... 5-11
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
E
Economy - fuel........................................... 5-16
Emission control information label............. 9-12
Emission control system warranty ............. 9-20
Engine
Before starting the engine ...................... 5-6
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant...................... 8-10
Changing engine oil.............................. 8-13Changing engine oil filter...................... 8-14
Checking engine coolant level ............... 8-9
Checking engine oil level ..................... 8-12
Engine compartment check
locations .......................................... 8-7, 8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-5
Engine cooling system ........................... 8-9
Engine oil .............................................. 8-12
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..................................... 9-5
Engine oil pressure warning light ........... 2-8
Engine oil viscosity ................................. 9-5
Engine serial number ........................... 9-11
Engine specifications .............................. 9-8
Starting the engine ................................. 5-7
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ................. 5-2
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ........................................................ 2-18
Flat tire ......................................................... 6-2
Floor mat positioning aid ............................. 7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...... 8-15
Brake fluid............................................. 8-18
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Clutch fluid ............................................ 8-18
Engine coolant ........................................ 8-9
Engine oil .............................................. 8-12Power steering fluid .............................. 8-17
Window washer fluid ............................ 8-19
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..................... 9-11
Front fog light switch ................................. 2-18
Front seats ................................................... 1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Fuel economy ....................................... 5-16
Fuel filler cap ........................................ 3-13
Fuel filler lid lock opener lever ............. 3-13
Fuel gauge.............................................. 2-5
Fuel octane rating................................... 9-3
Fuel recommendation ............................. 9-3
Fuses ......................................................... 8-31
Fusible links ............................................... 8-32
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Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-5
Fuel gauge.............................................. 2-5
Odometer ................................................ 2-3
Speedometer .......................................... 2-3
Tachometer............................................. 2-4
Trip odometer ......................................... 2-4
General maintenance .................................. 8-3
Glove box................................................... 2-22
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Nissan vehicle immobilizer system
(NVIS) ......................................... 2-11, 3-2, 5-6
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ........ 9-3
Odometer ..................................................... 2-3
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Changing engine oil.............................. 8-13
Changing engine oil filter...................... 8-14
Checking engine oil level ..................... 8-12
Engine oil .............................................. 8-12
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..................................... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity ................................. 9-5
Opener lever for trunk lid........................... 3-10
Outside mirror control ................................ 3-16
Overdrive switch ........................................ 5-11
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-10
Owner's manual order form ....................... 9-22
Owner's manual/service manual order
information ................................................. 9-22P
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 8-29
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-13
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-17
Power
Power door locks .................................... 3-4
Power outlet.......................................... 2-19
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-17
Power steering system ......................... 5-18
Power windows..................................... 2-24
Rear power windows ............................ 2-25
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-5
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-18
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting .............................................. 6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio ......................... 4-20
Compact Disc (CD) changer ................ 4-17
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................................................... 4-12
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test..................................................... 9-21Rear power windows ................................. 2-25
Rear window defogger switch ................... 2-16
Refrigerant recommendation ....................... 9-7
Registering your vehicle in another
country ....................................................... 9-10
Remote keyless entry system ..................... 3-5
Reporting safety defects (USA) ................. 9-20
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Safety
Child safety rear door lock ..................... 3-4
Reporting safety defects (USA) ............ 9-20
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment................ 1-2
Rear seat adjustment ............................. 1-4
Seat belt
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-18
Seat belt extenders .............................. 1-24
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-24
Seat belts.............................................. 1-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........... 1-23
Three-point type with retractor ............. 1-21
Seat belt warning light ................................. 2-9
Seats
Front seats.............................................. 1-2
Self-adjusting brakes ................................. 8-30
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Service manual order form ........................ 9-22
Servicing air conditioner .............................. 4-9
Shift lock release ....................................... 5-10
Shifting
Automatic transmission .......................... 5-8
Manual transmission............................. 5-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment ................ 1-23
Spark plug replacement............................. 8-23
Speedometer ............................................... 2-3
Spotlights (See map light) ......................... 2-27
SRS warning label ..................................... 1-16
Starting
Before starting the engine ...................... 5-6
Jump starting .......................................... 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting......................................... 6-10
Starting the engine ................................. 5-7
Steering
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-17
Power steering system ......................... 5-18
Tilting steering wheel............................ 3-15
Stop light .................................................... 8-40
Storage ...................................................... 2-21
Sunglasses case........................................ 2-21
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-26
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).................... 1-6
Switch
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-25
Front fog light switch ............................ 2-18
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 2-18
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 2-16Ignition switch ......................................... 5-4
Overdrive switch ................................... 5-11
Rear window defogger switch .............. 2-16
Turn signal switch................................. 2-17
Windshield wiper and washer switch ... 2-15
T
Tachometer .................................................. 2-4
Three-way catalyst....................................... 5-2
Tilting steering wheel ................................. 3-15
Tire
Flat tire.................................................... 6-2
Spare tire....................................... 6-3, 8-47
Tire chains ............................................ 8-45
Tire placard........................................... 9-12
Tire pressure ........................................ 8-43
Tire rotation .......................................... 8-45
Types of tires ........................................ 8-44
Uniform tire quality grading .................. 9-19
Wheels and tires................................... 8-43
Wheel/tire size ........................................ 9-9
Towing
Tow truck towing .................................. 6-11
Towing load/specification chart ............ 9-16
Trailer towing ........................................ 9-15
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...... 8-15
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-7
Driving with manual transmission ......... 5-11
Selector lever lock release ................... 5-10
Travel (See registering your vehicle inanother country)......................................... 9-10
Trip odometer .............................................. 2-4
Trunk access through the rear seat ............ 1-4
Trunk lid lock opener lever ........................ 3-10
Trunk light .................................................. 2-28
Turn signal switch ...................................... 2-17
U
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-19
V
Vanity mirror .............................................. 3-15
Vehicle dimensions and weights ................. 9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(chassis number) ....................................... 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate .. 9-10
Vehicle loading information ....................... 9-14
Vehicle recovery ........................................ 6-13
Vehicle security system ............................. 2-11
Ventilators .................................................... 4-2
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Warning
Air bag warning light ..................... 1-16, 2-9
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 2-18
Vehicle security system ........................ 2-11
Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 1-16
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