2008 NISSAN SENTRA glove box

1. Rear seat (P. 1-3)
2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-33)
3. Interior lights, illuminated entry,
moonroof switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-36, P. 2-19, P. 2-33)
4. Sun visors (P. 3-26)
5. Inside mirror (P. 3-27)
6. Glove box (P. 2-27)
7. Cupholders (P. 2-27)
8. Parking brake, parking on hills
(P. 5-17, P. 5-21)
9. Front seat (P. 1-2)
10. Front console (P. 2-28)
11. Rear armrest, cupholders
(P. 1-7, P 2-27)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-19); Manual shift
paddles (if so equipped) (P.5-13 )
2. Steering wheel switch for audio control
and BluetoothTHands-Free Phone
System (if so equipped) (P. 4-35, 4-37)3. Driver’s supplemental air bag/Horn
(P. 1-43, 2-23)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
5. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-21)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-18)7.
Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-18)8. Storage bin (if so equipped) (P. 2-24)
9. Audio system (P. 4-15)
10. Center ventilator (P. 4-6)
11. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-43)
12. Control panel display (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
13. Side ventilator (P. 4-6)
14. Engine oil pressure gauge
(if so equipped) (P. 2-6)
15. g (gravity) -force gauge (if so equipped)
(P. 2-5)
16. Hazard warning flasher switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-22)
17. Hazard warning flasher switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-22); Manual shift mode
switch (if so equipped) (P.5-13 )
18. Glove box (P. 2-27)
19. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-43)
20. Climate control (P. 4-7)
21. Shift selector lever (P. 5-11)
22. Power outlet (P. 2-23)
23. Ignition switch (P. 5-6)
24. Tilt steering (P.3-26)
25. Sunglasses holder (P. 2-26)
26. Hood release lever (P. 3-22)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag inflators
2. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag modules
3. Supplemental front-impact air bag mod-
ules
4. Crash zone sensor
5. Air Bag Control Unit (ACU)
6. Occupant classification sensor (pres-
sure sensor)
7. Pretensioner
8. Side satellite sensor
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats)
This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad-
vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front
passenger seats. This system is designed to
meet certification requirements under U.S. regu-
lations. It is also permitted in Canada.However,
all of the information, cautions and warn-
ings in this manual still apply and must be
followed.
The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is
located in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is
mounted in the dashboard above the glove box.
The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher
severity frontal collisions, although they may in-
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-3
Tachometer....................................2-4
g (gravity) -force gauge (if so equipped)...........2-5
Fuel gauge....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge (if so equipped)........2-6
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.......2-8
Checking bulbs................................2-8
Warning lights.................................2-9
Indicator lights................................2-13
Audible reminders.............................2-14
Security systems (if so equipped)..................2-15
Vehicle security system (if so equipped)..........2-15
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system.............2-16
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-18
Switch operation..............................2-18
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch..................................2-19
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-19
Headlight control switch........................2-19
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-20Instrument brightness control...................2-21
Turn signal switch.............................2-21
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-22
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-22
Horn............................................2-23
Power outlet.....................................2-23
Storage.........................................2-24
Map pockets..................................2-24
Storage trays.................................2-24
Instrument panel storage (if so equipped)........2-24
Seatback pockets (if so equipped)..............2-25
Sunglasses holder.............................2-26
Cup holders..................................2-27
Glove box....................................2-27
Console box..................................2-28
Compact disc holder (if so equipped)............2-28
Trunk divider (if so equipped)...................2-28
Cargo net (if so equipped)......................2-29
Windows........................................2-30
Power windows (if so equipped)................2-30
Manual windows (if so equipped)................2-33
Moonroof (if so equipped).........................2-33
Electric moonroof..............................2-33
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1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-19); Manual shift
paddles (if so equipped) (P.5-13 )
2. Steering wheel switch for audio control
and BluetoothTHands-Free Phone
System (if so equipped) (P. 4-35, 4-37)3. Driver’s supplemental air bag/Horn
(P. 1-43, 2-23)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
5. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-21)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-18)7.
Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-18)8. Storage bin (if so equipped) (P. 2-24)
9. Audio system (P. 4-15)
10. Center ventilator (P. 4-6)
11. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-43)
12. Control panel display (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
13. Side ventilator (P. 4-6)
14. Engine oil pressure gauge
(if so equipped) (P. 2-6)
15. g (gravity) -force gauge (if so equipped)
(P. 2-5)
16. Hazard warning flasher switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-22)
17. Hazard warning flasher switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-22); Manual shift
mode switch (if so equipped) (P.5-13 )
18. Glove box (P. 2-27)
19. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-43)
20. Climate control (P. 4-7)
21. Shift selector lever (P. 5-11)
22. Power outlet (P. 2-23)
23. Ignition switch (P. 5-6)
24. Tilt steering (P.3-26)
25. Sunglasses holder (P. 2-26)
26. Hood release lever (P. 3-22)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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2-2Instruments and controls
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CUP HOLDERS
Adjust the cup holder size by turning the adjust-
ment knob and sliding the cup holder divider to
the desired position.
CAUTION
cAvoid abrupt starting and braking when
the cup holder is being used to prevent
spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it
can scald you or your passenger.
cUse only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.Lower the rear center armrest to access the cup
holders.
GLOVE BOX
Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the
master key when locking
s1or unlockings2the
glove box.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
Front
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NOTE:
cDoors lock with the door handle request
switch while a mechanical key is in the igni-
tion switch or the ignition switch is pushed
in.
cDoors lock with the door handle request
switch while the ignition switch is not in the
LOCK position.
cDoors do not lock by pushing the door
handle request switch while any door is
open. However, doors lock with the me-
chanical key even if any door is open.cDoors do not lock with the door handle
request switch with the Intelligent Key inside
the vehicle and a beep sounds to warn you.
However, when an Intelligent Key is inside
the vehicle, doors can be locked with an-
other Intelligent Key.
CAUTION
cAfter locking the doors using the re-
quest switch, make sure that the doors
have been securely locked by operating
the door handles or the trunk opener
switch.
cWhen locking the doors using the re-
quest switch, make sure to have the
Intelligent Key in your possession be-
fore operating the request switch to
prevent the Intelligent Key from being
left in the vehicle.
cThe request switch is operational only
when the Intelligent Key has been de-
tected by the Intelligent Key system.
Lockout protection
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being acci-
dentally locked in the vehicle, lockout protection
is equipped with the Intelligent Key system.
When the driver’s side door is open, the doors
are locked, and then the Intelligent Key is putinside the vehicle and all the doors are closed;
the lock will automatically unlock and the door
buzzer sounds.
NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelli-
gent Key is in the same hand that is oper-
ating the request switch to lock the door.
Put the Intelligent Key in a purse, pocket or
your other hand.
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not function
under the following conditions:
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the instrument panel.
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the rear parcel shelf.
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the glove box or a storage bin.
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the door pockets.
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed on or
under the spare tire area.
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side or near metallic materials.
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cUse the same number and wattage as
originally installed:
Low beam:
Wattage: 55
Bulb no.: H13*
High beam:
Wattage: 65
Bulb no.: H13*
*: Always check with the Parts Depart-
ment at a NISSAN dealer for the latest
parts information.
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
temperature difference between the inside and
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not
a malfunction. If large drops of water collect
inside the lens, contact a NISSAN dealer.EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.*
Headlight assembly
Low/High (Halogen) 55/65 H13
Park 4 194
Turn 27 3457AK
Side marker 4 194
Front fog light* (if so equipped) 55 H11
Front map lights* 8 168
Room light 8 AL57
Glove box light* (if so equipped) 1.4 158
Trunk light 5 158
High-mounted stop light*
Inside (if so equipped) 16 921
Spoiler (if so equipped) — LED
Rear combination light
Turn signal light 27/7 3057K
Stop/Tail 27/7 3057K
Backup (reversing) 16 921
Rear side marker 4 194
License plate light* 5 W5W
* Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
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