2006 NISSAN SENTRA trunk release

WARNING
cMake sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure 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.
1. Pull the hood lock release handle
sAlocated
below the driver side instrument panel; the
hood springs up slightly.
2. Lift the lever
sBat the front of the hood with
your fingertips and raise the hood.3. Remove the support rod from the clamp.
4. Insert the support rod
sCinto the slot in the
front edge of the hood.
5. When closing the hood, return the support
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.
OPENER OPERATION
WARNING
cDo not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-
haust 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 in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
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Type A
The trunk lid opener lever is located on the out-
side of the driver’s seat. To open the trunk lid, pull
up the opener lever
s1. 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 illustrations1. To close,
push the trunk lid down securely.
Cancel lever
When the lever is in the cancel position, the trunk
lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid opener
lever. It can be opened only with the key.
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KEY OPERATION
To open the trunk lid, turn the key clockwise. To
close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid
down securely.
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 rear seatback and
trunk lid securely latched 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
s1until 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 compart-
ment on the trunk lock at the center of the trunk
lid.
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Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-2
Heater operation...............4-4
Hood release...................3-9
Horn.......................2-21
I
Ignition switch..................5-4
Immobilizer system..........2-15, 3-2, 5-5
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-23
Increasing fuel economy............5-16
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).....................2-9
Inside mirror...................3-14
Instrument brightness control.........2-19
Instrument panel..............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-19
Interior light...................2-29
Interior trunk lid release.............3-11
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-22
J
Jump starting...................6-7
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-31Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-5
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Emission control information label.....9-11
Engine serial number............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-41
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) System..............1-22
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-12
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-42, 2-11
Brake light (See stop light).........8-35
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-9
Bulb replacement..............8-35
Charge warning light............2-10
Fog light switch...............2-20
Headlight aiming adjustment........8-34
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-18
Headlight control switch..........2-18
Headlights..................8-33
Interior light.................2-29
Light bulbs..................8-33
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-10
Spotlights (See map light).........2-30
Trunk light..................2-30
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-9Lights
Map lights..................2-30
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Door locks..................3-3
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-12
Power door locks...............3-4
Trunk lid lock opener lever..........3-9
Low fuel warning light.............2-10
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-10
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
M
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-13
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-11
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Manual windows................2-27
Map lights....................2-30
Map pocket...................2-23
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-19
Mirror
Inside mirror.................3-14
Outside mirrors...............3-14
Vanity mirror.................3-14
Multi-remote control system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-5
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Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-13
Spark plug replacement............8-22
Speedometer...................2-4
Spotlights (See map light)...........2-30
SRS warning label...............1-41
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-6
Jump starting.................6-7
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting.................6-9
Starting the engine..............5-6
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-17
Power steering system...........5-18
Tilting steering wheel............3-13
Stop light....................8-35
Storage.....................2-22
Storage tray...................2-25
Sunglasses case................2-22
Sunroof.....................2-28
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-42, 2-11
Supplemental restraint system
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-31
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-31
Switch
Automatic power window switch.....2-27
Fog light switch...............2-20
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-20
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-18
Headlight control switch..........2-18
Ignition switch................5-4
Overdrive switch..............5-10
Power door lock switch...........3-4
Rear window defogger switch.......2-17Turn signal switch..............2-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-16
T
Tachometer....................2-6
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-7
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-15, 3-2, 5-5
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tilting steering wheel..............3-13
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire................6-3, 8-47
Tire chains..................8-45
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-39
Tire rotation.................8-45
Types of tires................8-44
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-21
Wheels and tires..............8-39
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-23
Towing
Flat towing..................9-20
Tow truck towing..............6-11
Trailer towing................9-16
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-14
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-7
Driving with manual transmission.....5-11
Selector lever lock release.........5-10
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
Trip computer...................2-5Trip odometer...................2-5
Trunk access through the rear seat.......1-4
Trunk lid lock opener lever............3-9
Trunk light....................2-30
Turn signal switch................2-19
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-21
V
Vanity mirror...................3-14
Vehicle identification...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-12
Vehicle recovery.................6-12
Vehicle security system.............2-13
Vehicle security system
(NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-15, 3-2, 5-5
Ventilators.....................4-2
W
Warning
Air bag warning light.........1-42, 2-11
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-9
Battery charge warning light........2-10
Brake warning light..............2-9
Door open warning light..........2-10
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1. Engine coolant 8-8
2. Window washer fluid 8-18
3. Engine oil 8-11
4. Passenger supplemental air bag 1-31
5. Driver supplemental air bag 1-31
6. Spare tire 6-2
7. Fuel recommendation 9-3
8. Seat belts 1-6
9. Door locks 3-3
10. Seats 1-2
11. Fuel-filler door release 3-12
12. Trunk lid release 3-9
13. Meters and gauges 2-3
14. Hood release 3-9
15. Audio system 4-10, Heater and air condi-
tioner 4-2
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