2016 NISSAN SENTRA turn signal

1. Engine hood (P. 3-24)
2. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-38)
3. Windshield (P. 8-19)
4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-54)
5. Power windows (P. 2-52)
6. Door locks (P. 3-5)Key fob (if so equipped) (P. 3-7)
NISSAN Intelligent Key®
(if so equipped) (P. 3-10)
Keys (P. 3-2)
7. Mirrors (P. 3-30)
8. Tire pressure (P. 8-33) Flat tire (P. 6-3)
Tire chains (P. 8-33)
9. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-39)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
10. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-39)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
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1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-39)
2. Steering wheel switch for trip computer
(if so equipped)/vehicle information
display (if so equipped) (P. 2-8)
Audio control (P. 4-27)
3. Driver’s supplemental air bag (P. 1-48) Horn (P. 2-44)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
5. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-43)
Intelligent Cruise Control switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-45)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-27)
6. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-38)
7. Vents (P. 4-16)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-41)
10. Audio system (P. 4-27)
11. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-48)
12. Glove box (P. 2-49)
13. Shift lever (P. 5-17)
14. Climate controls (P. 4-16, 4-24)
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Indicatorlight Name Page
Engine start opera-
tion indicator light (if
so equipped) 2-21
Front fog light indi-
cator light (if so
equipped)2-21
Front passenger air
bag status light
2-21
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-21
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)2-22
Security indicator
light2-22
Side light and head-
light indicator light
(green)2-23
Indicator
light Name Page
Slip indicator light 2-23
SPORT mode indi-
cator light (if so
equipped) 2-23
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
2-23
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light2-23
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-7
Fuel gauge ....................................2-8
Trip computer (if so equipped) ...................2-8
Outside temperature display (if so equipped) .....2-11
Compass (if so equipped) ......................... 2-12
Compass display .............................. 2-12
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................ 2-15
Checking lights ............................... 2-16
Warning lights ................................ 2-16
Indicator lights ................................ 2-21
Audible reminders ............................. 2-23
Vehicle Information Display (if so equipped) .........2-24
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-25
Startup display ................................ 2-25
Settings ...................................... 2-25
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-32
Security systems ................................. 2-35Vehicle security system (if so equipped)
..........2-35
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-36
Wiper and washer switch ......................... 2-38
Switch operation .............................. 2-38
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-39
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-39
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-39
Daytime running light system (Type A)
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-41
Daytime running light system (Type B)
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-41
Instrument brightness control ...................2-42
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-42
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-43
Horn ............................................ 2-44
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..............2-44
V

ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-45
E-call (SOS) switch (if so equipped) ................2-45
Power outlet ..................................... 2-46
Storage ......................................... 2-46
Map pockets .................................. 2-46
Storage pouch ................................ 2-47
Seatback pockets (if so equipped) ..............2-47

1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-39)
2. Steering wheel switch for trip computer
(if so equipped)/vehicle information
display (if so equipped) (P. 2-8)
Audio control (P. 4-27)
3. Driver’s supplemental air bag (P. 1-48) Horn (P. 2-44)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
5. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-43)
Intelligent Cruise Control switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-45)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-27)
6. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-38)
7. Vents (P. 4-16)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-41)
10. Audio system (P. 4-27)
11. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-48)
12. Glove box (P. 2-49)
13. Shift lever (P. 5-17)
14. Climate controls (P. 4-16, 4-24)
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orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightMaster warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
orBrake warning lightorPower steering warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Charge warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Door open warning light (if so equipped)Supplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning light
(if so equipped)Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light (CVT models) (if so
equipped)Side light and headlight indicator light (green)
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning (if so equipped)Cruise main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Slip indicator light
Low fuel warning light (if so equipped)ECO mode indicator light (if so equipped)SPORT mode indicator light (if so equipped)
Low tire pressure warning lightEngine start operation indicator light
(if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Side light and headlightindicator light (green)
The side light and headlight indicator light illumi-
nates when the side light or headlight position is
selected. For additional information, refer to
“Headlight and turn signal switch” in this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system is operating, thus alerting
that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The
road surface may be slippery.
SPORT mode indicator light (ifso equipped)
This light illuminates and then turns off when the
ignition switch is placed into the ON position, and
when the overdrive off mode off is selected.
For additional information, refer to “Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Turn signal/hazard indicatorlights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal
switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned
on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control off switch is pushed to OFF.
This indicates the Vehicle Dynamic Control has
been turned off.
Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control off switch
again or restart the engine and the system will
operate normally. For additional information, refer
to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
The Vehicle Dynamic Control light also comes on
when you place the ignition switch in the ON
position. The light will turn off after about 2 sec-
onds if the system is operational. If the light stays
on or comes on along with the
indicator
light while you are driving, have the Vehicle Dy-
namic Control system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
While the Vehicle Dynamic Control system is
operating, you might feel a slight vibration or hear
the system working when starting the vehicle or
accelerating, but this is normal.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it
makes a high pitched scraping sound when the
vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake
pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.
Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened
while the key is left in the ignition switch. Remove
the key and take it with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi-
tion, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is
opened if the headlights or parking lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before leav-
ing the vehicle.
NISSAN Intelligent Key® door buzzer
(if so equipped)
The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if any one
of the following improper operations is found.
● The ignition switch is not returned to the
LOCK position when locking the doors.
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position as long as the low tire pressure warning
light remains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pressures of
all four tires to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label. For additional information, refer to
“Low tire pressure warning light” in this section
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when there is an error with
your TPMS. If this warning comes on, it is recom-
mended you have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
BSW/RCTA System Malfunction: See
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the Blind Spot
Warning/Rear Cross Traffic Alert systems are not
functioning properly. For additional information,
refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” and “Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
FEB System Malfunction: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the Forward Emer-
gency Braking warning system is not functioning
properly. For additional information, refer to “For-ward Emergency Braking (FEB)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Reminder: Turn OFF headlights
This warning appears when the headlights are
left in the ON position when exiting the vehicle.
Place the headlight switch in the OFF or AUTO
position. For additional information, refer to
“Headlight and turn signal switch” in this section.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended storage
fuse switch is not pushed in (switched on) . When
this warning appears, push in (switch on) the
extended storage fuse switch to turn off the
warning. For additional information, refer to
“Fuses” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
Push brake and start button to drive
This indicator appears when the shift lever is in
the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will start by
pushing the ignition switch with the brake pedal
depressed. You can start the engine from any
position of the ignition switch.
Illumination indicator
This indicator appears when the vehicle informa-
tion display screen brightness is being adjusted.Low Outside Temperature
This warning appears if the outside temperature
is below 37°F (3°C) . The temperature can be
changed to display in Celsius or Fahrenheit. For
additional information, refer to “Unit” in this sec-
tion.
Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows the cruise control system
status.
For additional information, refer to “Cruise con-
trol” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system ON
indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows the Intelligent Cruise Con-
trol (ICC) system status. The status is shown by
the color. For additional information, refer to “In-
telligent Cruise Control (ICC)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
This warning appears when there is radar block-
age detected. For additional information, refer to
“Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
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