2016 NISSAN SENTRA cruise control

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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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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NOTE:
The ECO Pedal Indicator’s bar is not dis-
played when the cruise control is in opera-
tion.
AVE & INST fuel economy
When Average & Instant fuel economy informa-
tion is displayed, there will be different sections
to read:
AInstant fuel economy (BAR graph)
BAverage fuel economy (BAR & DIGIT)
The bar graph is not displayed when vehicle
speed is 0 mph (US market) or 0 km/h (Canada
market) .
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
(----) .
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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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WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag systems
and/or pretensioner systems will not op-
erate in an accident. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Continuously VariableTransmission (CVT) position
indicator light (CVT models) (if
so equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this indicator light shows the shift lever
position. For additional information, refer to “Driv-
ing the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Cruise main switch indicatorlight (if so equipped)
The light comes on when the cruise control main
switch is pushed. The light goes out when the
main switch is pushed again. When the cruise main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise
control system is operational.
ECO mode indicator light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the ECO mode has
been selected. For additional information, refer to
“ECO mode switch” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Engine start operationindicator light (if so equipped)
For vehicles equipped with push-button ignition
this indicator illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or ON position with
the shift lever in the P (Park) position.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
models: This indicator means that the engine
will start by pushing the push-button ignition
switch with the brake pedal depressed.
Manual transmission models: This indicator
means that the engine will start by pushing the
ignition switch with the clutch and the brake
pedal depressed
Front fog light indicator light (if
so equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illuminates when
the front fog lights are ON. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Fog light switch” in this section.
Front passenger air bag statuslight
The front passenger air bag status light will be lit
and the passenger front air bag will be off de-
pending on how the front passenger seat is being
used.
For additional information, refer to “Front passen-
ger air bag and status light” in the “Safety —
Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint sys-
tem” section of this manual.
High beam indicator light(blue)
This blue light comes on when the headlight high
beams are on and goes out when the low beams
are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
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●The Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle
when locking the doors.
● The Intelligent Key is taken outside the ve-
hicle when operating the vehicle.
● Any doors are not closed securely when
locking the doors.
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both
the vehicle and the Intelligent Key. For additional
information, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in
the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section
of this manual.
Parking brake reminder chime
A chime sounds if the parking brake is set and the
vehicle is driven. The chime will stop if the parking
brake is released or the vehicle speed returns to
zero. The vehicle information display is located to the
left of the speedometer. It displays such items as:
● Vehicle settings
● Trip computer information
● Drive system warnings and settings
● Cruise control system information
● NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation informa-
tion
● Indicators and warnings
● Tire Pressure informationLIC2630
Type A (if so equipped)
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY (if
so equipped)
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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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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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