2008 NISSAN SENTRA engine

The interior light has a three-position switch and
operates regardless of ignition switch position.
When the switch is in the ON position
s1, the
interior light illuminates, regardless of door posi-
tion.
When the switch is in the center O position, the
interior light illuminates by opening a door.
The interior light will stay on for about 30 seconds
when:
cThe doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key
or the lock-unlock switch while all doors are
closed and the key is removed from the
ignition switch.cThe driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
cThe key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The interior light will turn off while the 30 second
timer is activated when:
cThe driver’s door is locked by the keyfob, a
key or the lock-unlock switch.
cThe ignition switch is turned ON.
When the switch is in the OFF position
s2, the
interior light does not illuminate, regardless of
door position.
Some vehicles are equipped with a battery saver
feature that will automatically turn off the interior
lights after approximately 10 minutes if:
cdoors are open, or
cthe interior light switch is in the ON position.NOTE:
If the interior lights are turned off automati-
cally by the battery saver feature, the igni-
tion key must be turned to the ON position
before the interior lights will illuminate
again.
For information regarding the interior light bulb
replacement, refer to “Exterior and interior lights”
in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of
this manual.CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.WIC0264
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To turn the map lights on, press the button. To
turn them off, press the button again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened.
When the trunk lid is closed, the light goes off.
For bulb replacement procedures, refer to “Exte-
rior and interior lights” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
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Audible reminder and warning when
the engine stops
When the P position selecting warning light
() in the instrument panel blinks in red:
cMake sure the selector lever is in the P
position.
When the chime sounds intermittently:
cMake sure the selector lever is in the P
position and the ignition switch is turned to
the LOCK position.
If the chime sounds continuously when the driv-
er’s door is opened, check the following:
cThe selector lever is in the P position and the
ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
tion.
cThe mechanical key is not inserted into the
ignition switch.
cThe warning chime may stop when one of
the following is performed:
– Returning the ignition switch to the LOCK
position.
– Removing the mechanical key.
– Closing the doors.
Alarm and warning when the engine
starts
When the Intelligent Key system warning light
() blinks red and the outside buzzer
sounds, make sure the Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle.
Warning for low battery power
When the Intelligent Key battery is low, the Intel-
ligent Key system warning light () will blink
green for about 30 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position. This warning
is to let you know that the battery of the Intelligent
Key will run down soon. Replace it with a new
one. Refer to “Battery replacement” in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.
NISSAN recommends replacing the battery at a
NISSAN dealer.
Preventing the Intelligent Key from
being left in the vehicle
If you lock all doors using the power door lock
switch with the Intelligent Key in the vehicle, all of
the doors unlock immediately and the buzzer will
warn you when the door is closed.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
When pushing the door handle request
switchThe front door beep sounds for approxi-
mately 2 seconds.The doors cannot be locked.Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle
and push the door handle request switch.
When closing the doorsThe front door beep sounds for approxi-
mately 10 seconds.The ignition knob is not turned to LOCK
position.Turn the ignition knob to LOCK.
The key warning light in the instrument
panel blinks in red and the front door warn-
ing beep sounds for approximately 3
seconds.The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
The front door beep sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds and all doors unlock.The Intelligent Key is left in the vehicle. Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle
and close the door.
When opening the driver’s door A warning chime sounds continuously.The ignition knob is not in LOCK position,
or the mechanical key is inserted into the
ignition knob.Turn the ignition knob to LOCK.
Remove the mechanical key from the igni-
tion knob.
When stopping the engine The P (Park) position warning light in the
instrument panel blinks in red.The selector lever is not in the P (Park)
position.Make sure that the selector lever is in the P
(Park) position and turn the ignition knob to
LOCK.
When starting the engine The key warning light in the instrument
panel blinks in green.The battery charge is low. Replace the battery with a new one. See
“Battery replacement” in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.
When turning the ignition switch A warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is not turned to the
LOCK position.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position.
When pushing the ignition switch The Intelligent Key system warning light in
the instrument panel illuminates red.The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle. If the Intelligent Key system warning light
illuminates red even while you are carrying
the Intelligent Key, the battery is completely
discharged. Replace the battery with a new
one. See “Battery replacement” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
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1. Pull the hood lock release handles1located
below the instrument panel until the hood
springs up slightly.
2. Locate the lever
s2in between the hood and
grille and push the lever sideways with your
fingertips.
3. Raise the hood
s3.
4. Remove the support rod
s4and insert it into
the slot on the underside of the hood
s5.
When closing the hood, first return the support
rod to its original position. Slowly move the hood
down to latch the lock. Push the hood down to
lock the hood securely into place.
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.
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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HOODTRUNK LID
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WARNING
cGasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near the vehicle when refueling.
cDo not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
cUse only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause the
malfunction indicator light to come on.
cNever pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.cDo not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:
– Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
– Do not use electronic devices when
filling.
– Keep the pump nozzle in contact
with the container while you are fill-
ing it.
– Use only approved portable fuel con-
tainers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
cIf fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.
cTighten until the fuel-filler cap clicks.
Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly may cause the
Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL) to illumi-
nate. If the
light illuminates be-
cause the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle.
The
light should turn off after a
few driving trips. If the
light
does not turn off after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer.
cFor additional information, see the
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
the “Instruments and Controls” section
earlier in this manual.
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1. TRIP INFO button (P. 4-3)
2. CLOCK DISP button (P. 4-5)
3.
AUDIO button (P. 4-5)
When you use this system, make sure the engine
is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will use up all the battery power,
and the engine will not start.
Reference symbols:
TRIP INFO button — This is a button on the
control panel. By pressing this button you can
select the item or perform this action.
HOW TO USE THE TRIP INFO
BUTTON
When the TRIP INFO button is pressed, the
following modes will display on the screen.
Dist. to Empty!Average Speed!Fuel
Economy!Trip Time!Audio!Dist. to Empty
Distance to empty (MI or km)
The Distance To Empty (DTE) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The DTE is constantly
calculated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel
tank and the actual fuel consumption. The display
is updated every 30 seconds. When the fuel level
is low, the DTE display will change to — .NOTE:
cIf the amount of fuel added while the ignition
switch is OFF is small, the display just before
the ignition switch is turned OFF may con-
tinue to be displayed.
cWhen driving uphill or rounding curves, the
fuel in the tank shifts, which may momentarily
change the display.
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WARNING
cThe air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
cDo not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
cDo not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.
1. Fan control dial
2. Air recirculation button
3. Temperature control dial
4. Air flow control dial
5. Rear window defroster
Type A
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