2002 NISSAN SENTRA turn signal

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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1. Headlight and turn signal switch
2. Meters/gauges
3. Windshield wiper/washer switch
4. Heater/air conditioner control
5. Storage compartment
6. Hazard warning flasher switch
7. Center ventilators
8. Passenger supplemental air bag
9. Glove box
10. Ashtray
11. 12 volt DC/cigarette lighter (accessory)
12. 12 volt DC/cigarette lighter (accessory)
(if so equipped)
13. Radio/CD player/CD changer
14. Cruise control and main set switch
15. Tilt steering lock lever
16. Trunk release Type B
17. Fuel filler lid opening lever
18. Driver supplemental air bag
19. Hood release lever
20. Fuse box cover/coin holder
21. Trunk release Type A
22. Instrument brightness control switch
23. Outside mirror control switch
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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orBrake warning lightLow washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)CRUISE main switch indicator light (if
so equipped)
Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsorAnti-lock brake warning
light (if so equipped)Cruise SET switch indicator light
(if so equipped)
High beam indicator light (Blue)Overdrive off indicator light
(automatic transmission only)Supplemental air bag warning light
Charge warning lightMalfunction indicator lampSeat belt warning light and chime
Door open warning lightEngine oil pressure warning lightLow fuel warning light
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and turn the ignition key to the ON
position without starting the engine. The
following lights will come on:
,,or,,,
If equipped, the following lights come on
briefly and then go off:
or
If any light fails to come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open
circuit in the electrical system. Have thesystem repaired promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock brake
warning light
(if so equipped)
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the anti-lock brake
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by an authorized NISSAN
dealer.
Turn off the engine, and start it again by
slowly turning the ignition key (quicklydoing so may cause the ABS light to stay
on when there is nothing wrong). If the
light stays on, have the system checked
by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
anti-lock function ceases, but the regular
braking system continues to operate.If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact an authorized NISSAN dealer for
repair.
WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE
REMINDERS
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functioning properly. Have the system
checked by your authorized NISSAN
dealer.
High beam indicator light
(Blue)
This blue light comes on when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the low
beam is selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
Malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL)
If this indicator lamp comes on steady or
blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.
The malfunction indicator lamp may also
come on steady if the fuel filler cap is loose
or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel.
Check to make sure the fuel filler cap is
installed and closed tightly, and that the
vehicle has at least three gallons of fuel in
the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
lamp
should turn off if no other potential emission
control system malfunction exists.
Operation
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on
in one of two ways:
cMalfunction indicator lamp on steady - An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Check the fuel filler cap. If
the fuel filler cap is loose or missing,
tighten or install the cap and continue to
drive the vehicle. The
lamp should
turn off after a few driving trips. If the
lamp does not turn off after a few
driving trips, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized NISSAN dealer. You do
not need to have your vehicle towed to
the dealer.
cMalfunction indicator lamp blinking - An
engine misfire has been detected which
may damage the emission control sys-
tem. To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
a) do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h).
b)
avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
c) avoid steep uphill grades.
d) if possible, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator lamp may stop
blinking and come on steady. Have thevehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN
dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
Overdrive off indicator light
(automatic transmission only)
This light comes on when the overdrive
switch is in the OFF position.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal lever switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.
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To defog the rear window glass, start the
engine and push the rear window defogger
switch on. (The indicator light on the switch
comes on.) Push the switch again to turn
the defogger off.
The rear window defogger switch automati-
cally turns off after approximately 15 min-
utes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the
rear window, be careful not to scratch
or damage the rear window defogger.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
Turn the switch to theposition:
The front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights come on.Turn the switch to the
position:
The headlights come on and all the other
lights remain on.
To select the high beam function, push the
lever forward. The high beam lights come
on and the
light illuminates. Pull the
lever back to select the low beam.
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
SWITCHHEADLIGHT AND TURN
SIGNAL SWITCH
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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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To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
switch to the
position.
To turn them off, rotate the switch to the
OFF position.
The headlight switch must be in the
position (low beam headlights on) for
the fog lights to operate. The fog lights
automatically turn off whenever the high-
beam headlight function is selected.Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under emer-
gency conditions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
c
If stopping for an emergency, be sure
to move the vehicle well off the road.
cDo not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless
unusual circumstances force you to
drive so slowly that your vehicle might
become a hazard to other traffic.cTurn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flashers can be actuated with the igni-
tion switch in either the OFF or ON position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
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FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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RADIO
Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON and
press the power on switch to turn on the
radio. If you listen to the radio with the
engine not running, the key should be
turned to the ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter,
buildings, bridges, mountains and other ex-
ternal influences. Intermittent changes in
reception quality normally are caused by
these external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the
vehicle may influence radio reception
quality.
Radio reception
Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to en-
hance radio reception. These circuits are
designed to extend reception range, and to
enhance the quality of that reception.
However there are some general character-
istics of both FM and AM radio signals that
can affect radio reception quality in a mov-
ing vehicle, even when the finest equipment
is used. These characteristics are com-pletely normal in a given reception area,
and do not indicate any malfunction in your
NISSAN radio system.
Reception conditions will constantly change
because of vehicle movement. Buildings,
terrain, signal distance and interference
from other vehicles can work against ideal
reception. Described below are some of the
factors that can affect your radio reception.
FM RADIO RECEPTION
Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 to
30 miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural
(single channel) FM having slightly more
range than stereo FM. External influences
may sometimes interfere with FM station
reception even if the FM station is within 25
miles (40 km). The strength of the FM signal
is directly related to the distance between
the transmitter and receiver. FM signals
follow a line-of-sight path, exhibiting many
of the same characteristics as light. For
example they will reflect off objects.
Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away
from a station transmitter, the signals will
tend to fade and/or drift.
Static and flutter: During signal interference
from buildings, large hills or due to antennaposition, usually in conjunction with in-
creased distance from the station transmit-
ter, static or flutter can be heard. This can
be reduced by adjusting the treble control
counterclockwise to reduce treble re-
sponse.
Multipath reception: Because of the reflec-
tive characteristics of FM signals, direct and
reflected signals reach the receiver at the
same time. The signals may cancel each
other, resulting in momentary flutter or loss
of sound.
AM RADIO RECEPTION
AM signals, because of their low frequency,
can bend around objects and skip along the
ground. In addition, the signals can be
bounced off the ionosphere and bent back
to earth. Because of these characteristics.
AM signals are also subject to interference
as they travel from transmitter to receiver.
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing
through freeway underpasses or in areas
with many tall buildings. It can also occur for
several seconds during ionospheric turbu-
AUDIO SYSTEM
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