2014 NISSAN SENTRA light

If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and preten-
sioner systems need servicing:● The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner systems may
not operate properly. They must be checked and
repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest
NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten-
sioner systems will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
Repair and replacement procedure
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags
and pretensioners are designed to inflate on a
one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is
damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light
remains illuminated after inflation has occurred.
Repair and replacement of these supplemental
air bag systems should be done only by a
NISSAN dealer.
When maintenance work is required on the ve-
hicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags, pretensioners and related parts should be
pointed out to the person performing the mainte-
nance. The ignition switch should always be
placed in the LOCK position when working under
the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
● Once a front air bag, side air bag, or
curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag
module will not function again and
must be replaced. Additionally, the acti-
vated pretensioner must also be re-
placed. The air bag module and preten-
sioner should be replaced by a NISSAN
dealer. The air bag module and preten-
sioner cannot be repaired. ●
The front air bag, side air bag, curtain
air bag systems and the pretensioner
system should be inspected by a
NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to
the front end or side portion of the
vehicle.
● If you need to dispose of the supple-
mental air bag or pretensioner systems
or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN
dealer. Incorrect disposal procedures
could cause personal injury.
● If there is an impact to your vehicle from
any direction, your Occupant Detection
Sensor (ODS) should be checked by a
NISSAN dealer to verify it is still func-
tioning correctly. The ODS should be
checked even if no air bags deploy as a
result of the impact. Failure to verify
proper ODS function may result in an
improper air bag deployment resulting
in injury or death.
NOTE:
In the event of a crash involving an airbag
deployment (side, front or both) , the vehi-
cle’s hazard lamps (turn indicators) will ac-
tivate.
1-52Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer . . ...................2-3
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................2-6
Trip computer ..................................2-7
Outside temperature display . . ...................2-8
Compass display (if so equipped) ...................2-8
Compass display ...............................2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-12
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-13
Warning lights ................................ 2-13
Indicator lights ................................ 2-17
Audible reminders ............................. 2-20
Security systems ................................. 2-21
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ..........2-21
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-23
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-24
Switch operation .............................. 2-24
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-25Headlight and turn signal switch
....................2-26
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-26
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-28
Instrument brightness control ...................2-29
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-29
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-29
Horn ............................................ 2-30
Heated seats (if so equipped) ......................2-30
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-31
Power outlet ..................................... 2-32
Storage ......................................... 2-33
Map pockets .................................. 2-33
Storage trays ................................. 2-33
Storage pouch ................................ 2-34
Seatback pockets (if so equipped) ..............2-34
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-35
Cup

holders . . . ............................... 2-36
Glove box .................................... 2-37
Console box .................................. 2-37
Slide front armrest (if so equipped) ..............2-38
Cargo net (if so equipped) ......................2-39
Windows ........................................ 2-39
Power windows ............................... 2-39

Moonroof (if so equipped)......................... 2-42
Power moonroof ............................... 2-42
Interior lights ..................................... 2-44
Console light .................................. 2-45Dome light
....................................... 2-45
Map lights ....................................... 2-46
Trunk light ....................................... 2-46

1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-26)
2. Steering wheel switch for trip
computer, audio control and
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(if so equipped) (P. 2-7, 4-65) 3. Driver’s supplemental air bag/Horn
(P. 1-44, 2-30)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
5. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-24) 6. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-24)
7. Ventilator (P. 4-16)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Audio system (P. 4-27)
10. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-44)
11. Glove box (P. 2-37)
12. Shift lever (P. 5-17)
13. Climate control (P. 4-16, 4-24)
14. Ignition switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-8, 5-10)
15. Telescopic steering (P.3-27)
16. Hood release (P. 3-23)
17. Fuel filler door release (P. 3-25)
18. ECO mode switch (P. 5-22); SPORT
mode switch (P.5-22); Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.2-31)
19. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-29);
Power mirror switch (P.3-30); Trunk
release (P.3-24)* Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.LIC2657
INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-2Instruments and controls

Check tire pressure warning message
The CHECK TIRE PRES warning message is
displayed when the low tire pressure warning
light is illuminated and low tire pressure is de-
tected. Check and adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. The CHECK
TIRE PRES warning message turns off when the
low tire pressure warning light turns off.
The low tire pressure warning light remains illu-
minated until the tires are inflated to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure. The CHECK TIRE
PRES warning message is displayed each time
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position aslong as the low tire pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated. For more information see “Low
tire pressure warning light” in the “Instruments
and controls” section, “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” and
“Wheels and tires” section in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of this Owner’s
Manual.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev engine into
the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, reduce engine speed. Operating the
engine in the red zone may cause serious
engine damage.
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be placed in the
ON position for the gauge to give a reading.
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range when the reading is within the zone
Ashown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates a coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
the temperature. If the gauge is over the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine. See “If
your vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency” section for immediate action
required
FUEL GAUGE
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be placed in the
ON position for the gauge to give a reading.
The gauge indicates the approximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters 0 (Empty) .
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Theindicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, theMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips. the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by a NISSAN dealer.
● For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” in this
section.
TRIP COMPUTER
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the modes of the trip computer can be
selected by pressing the
button on the
steering wheel. The following modes can be se-
lected:
● Trip A
● Trip B
● ECO Pedal Indicator
● Instant fuel economy
● Average fuel economy ●
Average speed
● Distance to empty
● Trip computer reset
Trip A
Measures the distance of one specific trip.
Trip B
Measures the distance of a second specific trip.
ECO Pedal Indicator Display
Use the ECO Pedal Indicator1for improving
fuel economy.
When the ECO Pedal Indicator bar is in the green
range, it displays the recommended accelerator
pedal position to optimize fuel economy.
If the ECO Pedal Indicator bar is out of green
range, the vehicle will not provide optimized fuel
economy.
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NOTE:
The ECO Pedal Indicator’s bar is not dis-
played when the cruise control is in opera-
tion.
Instant fuel economy
The instant fuel economy mode shows the instant
fuel economy. The display updates instantly when
driving.
Average fuel economy
The average fuel economy mode shows the av-
erage fuel economy since the last reset. Reset-
ting is done by pressing the
button on the
steering wheel for more than approximately
1 second. The display is updated every 30 sec-
onds. At about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a
reset, the display shows (----) .
Average speed
The average speed mode shows the average
vehicle speed since last reset. Resetting is done
by pressing the
button on the steering
wheel for more than approximately 1 second. The
display is updated every 30 seconds. The first
30 seconds after a reset, the display shows
(----) .
Distance to empty
The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The dte is constantly be-
ing calculated, based on the amount of fuel in the
fuel tank and the actual fuel economy.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
NOTE:
When driving uphill or rounding curves, the
fuel in the tank shifts, which may momen-
tarily change the display.
Trip computer reset
To reset Trip A, Trip B, AVG/mpg, or AVG/mph,
go to the desired mode on the trip computer and
hold the
button on the steering wheel for
more than 3 seconds.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
The outside temperature function provides a dis-
play of the outside temperature when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position.
The display of positive temperatures is unsigned
(blank) , negative temperatures are prefixed with a
minus sign. This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in-
dicates heading direction of vehicle.
With the ignition switch in the ON position, press
the
button as described in the chart below
to activate various features of the automatic anti-
glare rearview mirror.
Press and hold
the
button for about: Feature:
(Press button again for about 1 sec-
ond to change settings)
0 – 3 seconds Compass display toggles on/off
3 – 6 seconds Automatic anti-glare/indicator light
toggles on/off
6 – 9 seconds Compass zone can be changed to
correct false compass readings
9 – 12 seconds Compass enters calibration mode
For more information about the automatic anti-
glare feature, refer to “Automatic anti-glare rear-
view mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and ad-
justments” section.
COMPASS DISPLAY (if so equipped)
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