2016 NISSAN SENTRA parking brake

12. BSW/RCTA System Malfunction: SeeOwner’s Manual (if so equipped)
13. FEB System Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
14. Reminder: Turn OFF headlights
15. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
16. Push brake and start button to drive
17. Illumination indicator
18. Low Outside Temperature
19. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
20. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system ON indicator (if so equipped)
21. Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
Door Open
This warning illuminates when a door has been
opened.
Trunk Open
This warning illuminates when the trunk has been
opened when the engine is running.
Release Parking Brake
This warning illuminates in the message area of
the vehicle information display when the parking
brake is set and the vehicle is driven. Low Fuel
This warning illuminates when the fuel level in the
fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches 0 (Empty) .
There will be a small re-
serve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty) .
Low Washer Fluid
This warning illuminates when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-
washer fluid as necessary. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Windshield-washer fluid” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
I-Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
(if so equipped)
After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, this light comes on for a period of time
and then turns off.
The I-Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key system. If the
light comes on while the engine is stopped, it may
be impossible to start the engine.
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
you can drive the vehicle. However in these
cases, it is recommended that you contact a
NISSAN dealer for service as soon as possible. Low Oil Pressure: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears in the message area of the
vehicle information display if low oil pressure is
detected. This gauge is not designed to indicate
low oil level.
The low oil pressure warning is
not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use
the dipstick to check the oil level. For additional
information, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the LED headlights
are not functioning properly.
If this warning appears, have your system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap is
not tightened correctly after the vehicle has been
refueled. For additional information, refer to
“Fuel-filler cap” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire pressure
warning light in the meter illuminates and low tire
pressure is detected. The warning appears each
time the ignition switch is placed in the ON
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Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, ensure the
low beams are engaged, and push the lever
forward. The high beam lights come on and
the blue
indicator light illuminates.
2Pull the lever back to return to the low beam.
3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off. The low
beams need not be engaged for this func-
tion.
Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position
while the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the headlights will turn off after
a period of time.
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature au-
tomatically turns off the headlights after a
period of time, you should turn the head-
light switch to the OFF position when the
engine is not running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
(Type A) (if so equipped)
The headlights automatically illuminate at 100%
intensity (low beam is used for the Daytime Run-
ning Light System) when the engine is started
with the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight switch in
the OFF position. When the Daytime Running
Light System is active, the clearance lights, front
side marker lights, and rear side marker lights are
also on.
When the headlight switch is placed in the
position for full illumination when driving at night
there will be no difference in the low beam inten-
sity. If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the daytime running lights do not illumi-
nate. The daytime running lights illuminate once
the parking brake is released. The daytime run-
ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight switch
ON for interior controls and switches to illumi-
nate, as those remain OFF while the switch is in
the OFF position.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
(Type B) (if so equipped)
The LED portion of the headlights automatically
illuminate at 100% intensity when the engine is
started and the parking brake released. The day-
time running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF position. When you turn the
headlight switch to the
position for full
illumination, the LED lights switch from daytime
running lights to the park function.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the daytime running lights do not illumi-
nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when
the parking brake is released. The daytime run-
ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position.
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4. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to adjust thesetting up or down.
5. Press the ENTER/SETTING button again to display the Contrast settings.
6. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to adjust the setting up or down.
7. Press the ENTER/SETTING button to com- plete the adjustment.
Models with navigation:
1. Firmly apply the brake and place the shift lever in R (Reverse) .
2. Press the
button on the control panel. 3. The screen will display the Night settings.
4. Turn the TUNE knob to adjust the setting up
or down.
5. Press the
button again to access the
Auto settings.
6. Turn the TUNE knob to adjust the setting up or down.
NOTE:
Do not adjust any of the display settings of
the RearView Monitor while the vehicle is
moving. Make sure the parking brake is
firmly applied.
REARVIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for
RearView Monitor. Failure to operate the
vehicle in accordance with these system
limitations could result in serious injury or
death.
● The system cannot completely elimi-
nate blind spots and may not show ev-
ery object. ●
Underneath the bumper and the corner
areas of the bumper cannot be viewed
on the RearView Monitor because of its
monitoring range limitation. The system
will not show small objects below the
bumper, and may not show objects
close to the bumper or on the ground.
● Objects viewed in the RearView Moni-
tor differ from actual distance because
a wide-angle lens is used.
● Objects in the RearView Monitor will
appear visually opposite compared to
when viewed in the rearview and out-
side mirrors.
● Use the displayed lines as a reference.
The lines are highly affected by the
number of occupants, fuel level, vehicle
position, road conditions and road
grade.
● Make sure that the trunk is securely
closed when backing up.
● Do not put anything on the rearview
camera. The rearview camera is in-
stalled above the license plate.
Models with navigation
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“Phonebook Download OFF”F
Use the Phonebook Download OFF command to
turn off the automatic downloading of the hand-
set phonebook to the available (if supported by
the cellular phone) . When the command is rec-
ognized, “Sync Contacts OFF” will appear on the
audio display.
To turn the feature back on, say “Phonebook
Download”. When the command is recognized,
“Sync Contacts ON” will appear on the audio
display.
“Display Settings”
G
Use the Display Settings command to control
where incoming call notifications are displayed in
the vehicle. Say “Driver Only” to have call notifi-
cations shown on the vehicle information display
only. Say “Both” to have call notifications shown
on both the vehicle information display and the
center audio display.
To turn the feature back on, say “Phonebook
Download”. When the command is recognized,
“Sync Contacts ON” will appear on the audio
display.
VOICE ADAPTATION (VA) MODE
Voice Adaptation (VA) allows up to two out-of-
dialect users to train the system to improve rec-
ognition accuracy. By repeating a number of
commands, the users can create a voice model of
their own voice that is stored in the system. The
system is capable of storing a different VA model
for each connected phone.
Training procedure
The procedure for training a voice is as follows.1. Position the vehicle in a reasonably quiet outdoor location.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat with the engine run- ning, the parking brake on, and the transmis-
sion in P (Park) .
3. Press and hold the
(Type A) or
the
(Type B) button for more than
5 seconds.
4. The system announces: “Press the PHONE/SEND
(Type A) or the(Type B) button for the hands-free phone
system to enter the voice adaptation mode
or press the PHONE/END (
) button to
select a different language.” 5. Press the
(Type A) or the(Type
B) button.
For additional information on selecting a dif-
ferent language, refer to “Choosing a lan-
guage” in this section.
6. Voice memory A or memory B is selected automatically. If both memory locations are
already in use, the system will prompt you to
overwrite one. Follow the instructions pro-
vided by the system.
7. When preparation is complete and you are ready to begin, press the
(Type A) or
the
(Type B) button.
8. The VA mode will be explained. Follow the instructions provided by the system.
9. When training is finished, the system will tell you an adequate number of phrases are
recorded.
10. The system will announce that voice adap- tation has been completed and the system is
ready.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5-2
Three-way catalyst ..............................5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover . . ..................5-6
Off-road recovery ...............................5-7
Rapid air pressure loss ..........................5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................5-8
Ignition switch (if so equipped) ......................5-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(if so equipped) ................................5-8
Manual transmission (if so equipped) .............5-9
Ignition switch positions .........................5-9
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .............5-10
Push-Button Ignition Switch (if so equipped) ........5-10
Operating range ............................... 5-11
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . .........5-11
Emergency engine shut off .....................5-12
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge .......5-12
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .............5-13
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-13
Starting the engine (models without NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system) ........................... 5-14Starting the engine (models with NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system)
........................... 5-15
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(if so equipped) ............................... 5-16
Manual transmission (if so equipped) ............5-19
Parking brake .................................... 5-21
SPORT mode switch ............................. 5-22
ECO mode switch ................................ 5-22
Shift lever indicator (Manual transmission
only) ......................................... 5-23
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) .........5-23
BSW system operation ........................ 5-25
How to enable/disable the BSW system .........5-27
BSW system limitations ........................ 5-28
BSW driving situations ......................... 5-29
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-32
System maintenance ........................... 5-33
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) .....5-34
RCT
A system operation ........................ 5-35
How to enable/disable the RCTA system .........5-38
RCTA system limitations ........................ 5-39
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-42
System maintenance ........................... 5-42

Cruise control (if so equipped) .....................5-43
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-43
Cruise control operations .......................5-44
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped) ......5-45
ICC system operation .......................... 5-47
The ICC switch ............................... 5-48
ICC system limitations ......................... 5-54
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-57
System maintenance ........................... 5-59
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) (if so equipped) . . 5-60 FEB system operation .......................... 5-61
Turning the FEB system on/off . . ................5-63
FEB system limitations ......................... 5-63
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-64
System malfunction ............................ 5-65
System maintenance ........................... 5-65
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-66
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-67
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-68Parking/parking on hills
............................ 5-69
Power steering ................................... 5-70
Brake system .................................... 5-71
Brake precautions ............................. 5-71
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-71
Brake assist .................................. 5-72
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-73
Rise-up and build-up .......................... 5-74
Brake force distribution ........................ 5-74
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-75
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................5-75
Antifreeze ..................................... 5-75
Battery ....................................... 5-75
Draining of coolant water .......................5-75
Tire equipment . . .............................. 5-76
Special winter equipment .......................5-76
Driving

on snow or ice ......................... 5-76
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .............5-76

●Since the spare tire is not equipped with
the TPMS, when a spare tire is mounted
or a wheel is replaced, the TPMS will
not function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute. The light will remain
on after 1 minute. Have your tires re-
placed and/or TPMS reset as soon as
possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pressure
sensors.
CAUTION
Do not place metalized film or any metal
parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows. This
may cause poor reception of the signals
from the tire pressure sensors, and the
TPMS will not function properly.
Some devices and transmitters may temporarily
interfere with the operation of the TPMS and
cause the low tire pressure warning light to illu-
minate. Some examples are:
– Facilities or electric devices using similar radio
frequencies are near the vehicle.
– If a transmitter set to similar frequencies is being used in or near the vehicle.
– If a computer (or similar equipment) or a DC/AC converter is being used in or near the
vehicle.
Low tire pressure warning light may illuminate in
the following cases. ● If the vehicle is equipped with a wheel and
tire without TPMS.
● If the TPMS has been replaced and the ID
has not been registered.
● If the wheel is not originally specified by
NISSAN.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. NOTE:
Changes or modification not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s) . Opera-
tion is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the de-
vice.
TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert (if so
equipped)
When adding air to an under-inflated tire, the
TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert provides visual and
audible signals outside the vehicle to help you
inflate the tires to the recommended COLD tire
pressure.
Vehicle set-up:
1. Park the vehicle in a safe and level place.
2. Apply the parking brake and place the shift lever into the P (Park) position (if so
equipped) .
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When the ignition switch cannot be turned to the
LOCK position:1. Shift the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the ON direction.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi- tion.
4. Remove the key if it is inserted in the ignition switch.
If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
tion, the shift lever cannot be moved from the P
(Park) position.
The shift lever can be moved if the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position and the
foot brake pedal is depressed.
There is an OFF position between the
LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF position
is indicated by a “1” on the key cylinder.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so
equipped)
The ignition switch includes a device that helps
prevent accidental removal of the key while driv-
ing.
The key can only be removed when the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position.
On manual transmission models, to turn the igni-
tion key to LOCK position from ACC or ON
position, turn the key to OFF, push the key in, then
turn the key to LOCK. In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it
must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clockwise
from the straight up position.
To lock the steering wheel, turn the key to
the LOCK position. Remove the key. To
unlock the steering wheel, insert the key
and turn it gently while rotating the steer-
ing wheel slightly right and left.
IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS
LOCK: Normal parking position (0)
OFF: (1)
The engine can be turned off without locking the
steering wheel.
ACC: (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio when the engine is not running.
ON: Normal operating position (3)
This position turns on the ignition system and the
electrical accessories.
START: (4)
This position starts the engine. As soon as the
engine has started, release the key. It automati-
cally returns to the ON position.
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