2003 NISSAN SENTRA Owners Manual

Remove the anchor coversBfrom the anchor
point which is located directly behind the child
seat.Secure the top tether strap to the anchor bracket.
Tighten the strap according to the manufactur-
er’s instructions to remove any slack.
WARNING
Child restraint anchor points are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used for
adult seat belts or harnesses.
Anchor point locations
Anchor points are located on the rear parcel shelf
finisher.
If you have any questions when installing a
top strap child restraint on the rear seat,
consult your NISSAN dealer for details.
INSTALLATION ON FRONT
PASSENGER SEAT
WARNING
cNever install a rear-facing child re-
straint in the front passenger seat.
Supplemental front air bags inflate with
great force. A rear-facing child restraint
could be struck by the supplemental
front air bag in a crash and could seri-
ously injure or kill your child.
Type B
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cNISSAN recommends that child re-
straints be installed in the rear seat.
However, if you must install a forward-
facing child restraint in the front pas-
senger seat, move the passenger seat
to the rearmost position.
cA child restraint with a top tether strap
should not be used in the front passen-
ger seat.
cThe three-point seat belt in your vehicle
is equipped with an automatic locking
mode retractor which must be used
when installing a child restraint.cFailure to use the retractor’s locking
mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The re-
straint could tip over or otherwise be
unsecured and cause injury to the child
in a sudden stop or collision.
If you must install a child restraint in the front seat,
follow these steps:
1. Position the child restraint on the front pas-
senger seat.It should be placed in a
front-facing direction only. Move the
seat to the rearmost position.Always
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions.Child restraints for infants
must be used in the rear-facing direc-
tion and therefore must not be used in
the front seat.
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Front Facing — step 1
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2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
hear and feel the latch engage.
Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
facturer’s instructions for belt routing.3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is
fully extended. At this time, the seat belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode) . It reverts to emer-
gency locking mode when the seat belt is
fully retracted.4. Allow the seat belt to retract slightly. Pull up
on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in
the belt.
Front Facing — step 2
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Front Facing — step 3
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Front Facing — step 4
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5. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
use force to tilt the child restraint from side
to side, and tug it forward to make sure that
it is securely held in place. It should not move
more than 1 inch.
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt
out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any
more belt webbing out of the retractor, the
retractor is in the automatic locking mode.7. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.
Front Facing — step 5
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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.............................2-10
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 defroster switch......................2-16
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-16
Headlight control switch........................2-17Fog light switch (if so equipped)...................2-18
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-19
Horn............................................2-19
Power outlet.....................................2-20
Storage.........................................2-21
Sunglasses holder (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..............................2-26
Sunroof (if so equipped)...........................2-26
Electric sunroof...............................2-26
Interior light......................................2-27
Map lights (if so equipped)........................2-28
Trunk light.......................................2-28
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1. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-16)
2. Meters/gauges (P. 2-3)
3. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-15)
4. Heater/air conditioner control (P. 4-2)
5. Storage compartment (P. 2-23)
6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-19)
7. Center ventilators (P. 4-2)
8. Passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-6)
9. Glove box (P. 2-22)
10. Pocket
11. 12 volt DC/cigarette lighter (accessory)
(P. 2-20)
12. 12 volt DC/cigarette lighter (accessory)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-20)
13. Radio/CD player/CD changer (P. 4-10)
14. Cruise control and main set switch
(P. 5-13)
15. Tilt steering lock lever (P. 3-13)
16. Trunk release Type B (P. 3-9)
17. Fuel filler lid opening lever (P. 3-12)
18. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-6)
19. Hood release lever (P. 3-9)
20. Fuse box cover/coin holder
(P. 8-31, 2-22)
21. Trunk release Type A (P. 3-9)
22. Instrument brightness control switch
(P. 2-18)
23. Outside mirror control switch (P. 3-15)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour
(km/h) .
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
Type A
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Type B
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Type C
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METERS AND GAUGES
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Trip odometer
The trip odometer records the distance of indi-
vidual trips. Before each trip reset the trip odom-
eter.
Push the reset button
s1to change the display
as follows:
ODO (odometer)!TRIP A!TRIP B!ODO
Push and hold the reset button
s1for more than
1 second to reset either trip odometer.
TACHOMETER (if so equipped)
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (r/min) . The red zone
s1is
shown in the illustrations.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear. Operating the
engine in the red zone may cause serious
engine damage.
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Type A
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Type B
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