2009 NISSAN SENTRA fog light

1. Engine hood (P. 3-22)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-18)
3. Windshield (P. 8-20)
4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
5. Power windows (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)
6. Door locks, keyfob (if so equipped) ,
NISSAN Intelligent Key ™ (if so
equipped) , keys (P. 3-4, 3-6, 3-10, 3-2)
7. Mirrors (P. 3-27)
8. Tire pressure (P. 8-31)
9. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
10. Tire chains (P. 8-38)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-20)
12. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
13. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-20)
14. Tie down hook (if so equipped)
(P. 6-13)
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. 2-20); Manual
shift paddles (if so equipped) (P.5-14 )
2. Steering wheel switch for audio control
and BluetoothHands-Free Phone
System (if so equipped) (P. 4-37, 4-39)3. Driver’s supplemental air bag/Horn
(P. 1-40, 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. 5-19)7.
Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-18)8. Storage bin (if so equipped) (P. 2-25)
9. Audio system (P. 4-16)
10. Center ventilator (P. 4-7)
11. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-40)
12. Side ventilator (P. 4-7)
13. Control panel display (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
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.5-14 )
18. Glove box (P. 2-28)
19. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-40)
20. Climate control (P. 4-7)
21. Shift selector (P. 5-12)
22. Power outlet (P. 2-24)
23. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
24. Tilt steering (P.3-26)
25. Storage bin (P. 2-25)
26. Hood release lever (P. 3-22)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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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................................2-9
Warning lights.................................2-9
Indicator lights................................2-13
Audible reminders.............................2-15
Security systems.................................2-16
Vehicle security system (if so equipped)..........2-16
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system.............2-17
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....................2-20
Headlight control switch........................2-20
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-21Instrument brightness control...................2-21
Turn signal switch.............................2-22
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-22
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-22
Horn............................................2-23
Heated seat (if so equipped).......................2-23
Power outlet.....................................2-24
Storage.........................................2-25
Map pockets..................................2-25
Storage bin...................................2-25
Storage trays.................................2-26
Instrument panel storage (if so equipped)........2-26
Seatback pockets (if so equipped)..............2-27
Cup holders..................................2-27
Glove box....................................2-28
Console box..................................2-29
Compact disc holder (if so equipped)............2-29
Trunk divider (if so equipped)...................2-29
Cargo net (if so equipped)......................2-30
Grocery hooks (if so equipped).................2-31
Windows........................................2-32
Power windows (if so equipped)................2-32
Manual windows (if so equipped)................2-35
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1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)
/turn signal switch (P. 2-20); Manual
shift paddles (if so equipped) (P.5-14 )
2. Steering wheel switch for audio control
and BluetoothHands-Free Phone
System (if so equipped) (P. 4-37, 4-39)3. Driver’s supplemental air bag/Horn
(P. 1-40, 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. 5-19)7.
Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-18)8. Storage bin (if so equipped) (P. 2-25)
9. Audio system (P. 4-16)
10. Center ventilator (P. 4-7)
11. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-40)
12. Side ventilator (P. 4-7)
13. Control panel display (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
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.5-14 )
18. Glove box (P. 2-28)
19. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-40)
20. Climate control (P. 4-7)
21. Shift selector (P. 5-12)
22. Power outlet (P. 2-24)
23. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
24. Tilt steering (P.3-26)
25. Storage bin (P. 2-25)
26. Hood release lever (P. 3-22)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
1Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically.
Lane change signal
2To 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.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch
to the
position, then turn the fog light
switch to the
position.
To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light switch
to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on and the low beams
selected for the fog lights to operate. The fog
lights automatically turn off when the high beam
headlights are selected.Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights flash.WARNING
●If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.
●Do 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.
●Turn signals do not work when the haz-
ard warning flasher lights are on.
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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Air recirculation button
NOTE:
The air recirculation feature is available
only on those vehicles equipped with air
conditioning.
On position (Indicator light on):
Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Press the
button to the on position when:
●driving on a dusty road.
●to prevent traffic fumes from entering pas-
senger compartment.
●for maximum cooling when using the air con-
ditioner.
When the
button is pressed, the air con-
ditioner automatically turns on and the indicator
illuminates. When the
button is pressed
again, the air recirculation mode turns off, but the
air conditioner remains on.
Off position (Indicator light off):
Outside air is drawn into the passenger compart-
ment and distributed through the selected outlet.
Use the off position for normal heater or air con-
ditioner operation.
Air conditioner button (if so
equipped)
The button is provided only on vehicles equipped
with an air conditioner.
Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the
desired position and push the
button to
turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light
comes on when the air conditioner is operating.
To turn off the air conditioner, push the
button again.
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.
Rear window defroster switch
For more information about the rear window de-
froster switch, see “Rear window and outside
mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this manual.
HEATER OPERATION
Heating
This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot
outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost
outlets and outboard vents.
1. Push the
button to the off position for
normal heating.2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position between the middle and the
hot position.
Ventilation
This mode directs outside air to the side and
center ventilators.
1. Push the
button to the off position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Defrosting or defogging
This mode directs the air to the defrost outlets
and outboard vents to defrost/defog the win-
dows.
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
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2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position between the middle and the
hot position.
●To quickly remove ice or fog from the win-
dows, turn the fan control dial to HI and the
temperature control lever to the full HOT
position.
●When the
orposition is se-
lected, the air conditioner automatically
turns on (however, the indicator light will not
illuminate) . In this position, the A/C cannot
be turned off. When the air flow control dial
is turned to any position other than
orthe A/C light will illuminate (the
A/C will continue operating) and can be
turned off using the A/C button. This dehu-
midifies the air which helps defog the wind-
shield. The
mode automatically turns
off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment to further improve
the defogging performance.
Bi-level heating
This mode directs air from the side, center and
the foot outlets.
1. Push the
button to the off position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Heating and defogging
This mode heats the interior and defogs the wind-
shield.
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position between the middle and the
hot position.●When the
orposition is se-
lected, the air conditioner automatically
turns on (however, the indicator light will not
illuminate) . In this position, the A/C cannot
be turned off. When the air flow control dial
is turned to any position other than
orthe A/C light will illuminate (the
A/C will continue operating) and can be
turned off using the A/C button. This dehu-
midifies the air which helps defog the wind-
shield. The
mode automatically turns
off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment to further improve
the defogging performance.
Operating tips
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades
and air inlet in front of the windshield. This
improves heater operation.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION (if
so equipped)
Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the
desired position, and push in the
button to
activate the air conditioner. When the air condi-
tioner is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions
are added to the heater operation.
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.
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Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air.
1. Push the
button to the off position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the MAX A/C
or
position.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
4. Push the
button. The indicator light
comes on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
●For quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, push the
button to
the on position (indicator light on) . Be sure
to return the
button to the off position
for normal cooling. MAX A/C may be used
for quick cooling.
Dehumidified heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air.
1. Push the
button to the off position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
4. Push the
button. The indicator light
comes on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Dehumidified defogging
This mode is used to defog the windows and
dehumidify the air.
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
3. Push the
button. The indicator light
comes on.
When theorposition is selected, the
air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the
indicator light will not illuminate) . In this position,
the A/C cannot be turned off. When the air flow
control is turned to any position other than
orthe A/C light will illuminate (the A/C will
continue operating) and can be turned off using the
A/C button. This dehumidifies the air which helps
defog the windshield. The
mode automati-
cally turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into
the passenger compartment to further improve the
defogging performance.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Operating tips
●Keep the windows and moonroof closed
while the air conditioner is in operation.
●After parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3
minutes with the windows open to vent hot
air from the passenger compartment. Then,
close the windows. This allows the air con-
ditioner to cool the interior more quickly.
●The air conditioning system should be
operated for approximately 10 minutes
at least once a month. This helps pre-
vent damage to the system due to lack
of lubrication.
●A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air
is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
●If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates engine coolant tem-
perature over the normal range, turn
the air conditioner off. See “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.
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