2016 NISSAN SENTRA warning lights

0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..............0-2
Exterior front ......................................0-3
Exterior rear .......................................0-4
Passenger compartment ...........................0-5 Instrument panel
...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations . . ..............0-8
Warning and indicator lights ........................0-9

Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-16
or
Brake warning light 2-16
Charge warning light 2-17
Door open warning
light (if so equipped)
2-17
Engine oil pressure
warning light (if so
equipped)2-17
Warning
light Name Page
Forward Emergency
Brake (FEB) system
warning light (if so
equipped) 2-17
Low fuel warning
light (if so equipped)
2-17
Low tire pressure
warning light2-18
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped)2-19
Master warning light 2-19
or
Power steering
warning light
2-20
Warning
light Name Page
Seat belt warning
light and chime 2-20
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-20
Indicator
light Name Page
Continuously Vari-
able Transmission
(CVT) position indi-
cator light (CVT
models) (if so
equipped) 2-21
Cruise main switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)
2-21
ECO mode indicator
light (if so equipped)
2-21
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT
Both the driver’s and passenger’s front seats are
equipped with a seat belt warning light. The
warning light, located on the instrument panel,
will show the status of the driver and passenger
seat belt.
NOTE:
The front passenger seat belt warning light
will not light up if the seat is not occupied.
For additional information, refer to “Warning
lights, indicator lights and audible reminders” in
the “Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
PREGNANT WOMEN
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and
always position the lap belt as low as possible
around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder
belt over your shoulder and across your chest.
Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab-
dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR
WARNING
●Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times. ●
Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.
● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back and
upright in the seat with both feet on the
floor and adjust the seat belt properly.
● Do not allow children to play with the
seat belts. Most seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking Re-
tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat
belt becomes wrapped around a child’s
neck with the ALR mode activated, the
child can be seriously injured or killed if
the seat belt retracts and becomes
tight. This can occur even if the vehicle
is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to
release the child. If the seat belt cannot
be unbuckled or is already unbuckled,
release the child by cutting the seat belt
with a suitable tool (such as a knife or
scissors) to release the seat belt.
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1-14Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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

15. Ignition switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-8)Push-button ignition switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-10)
16. Telescopic steering (P. 3-29)
17. Hood release (P. 3-24)
18. Fuel filler door release (P. 3-26)
19. ECO mode switch (P. 5-22) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-45)
SPORT mode switch (P. 5-22)
20. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-39) Power mirror switch (P. 3-32)
Trunk release (P. 3-25)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
1. Tachometer
2. Coolant temperature gauge
3. Warning and indicator lights
4. Fuel gauge
5. Speedometer 6. Odometer
Trip computer
Twin trip odometer
Fuel Economy
ECO mode indicator
Outside temperature display
Type A (if so equipped)
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METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

1. TachometerWarning and indicator lights
2. Vehicle information display Odometer
Twin trip odometer Outside temperature display
3. Speedometer Warning and indicator lights
4. Fuel gauge
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
This vehicle is equipped with a speedometer and
odometer. The speedometer is located on the
right side of the meter cluster. The odometer is
located in the vehicle information display to the
left of the speedometer and can be accessed
with the vehicle in the ON position.
Type B (if so equipped)
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2-4Instruments and controls

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
Instruments and controls2-15

CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake,
fasten the seat belts and place the ignition switch
in the ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights (if so equipped) will come on:
,or,,or
The following lights (if so equipped) will come on
briefly and then go off:
or,,,,,
SPORT ,
If any light does not come on or operate in a way
other than described, it may indicate a burned-
out bulb and/or a system malfunction. It is recom-
mended that you have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
Some indicators and warnings are also displayed
on the vehicle information display between the
speedometer and tachometer. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Vehicle information display” in
this section.
WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates and
then turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running or while driving, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func-
tion is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally but without anti-lock assistance. For
additional information, refer to “Brake system” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the parking
brake is applied. Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level.
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
with the parking brake not applied, stop the ve-
hicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. For additional information, re-
fer to “Brake fluid” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
●Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge it
to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because driv-
ing it could be dangerous.
● Pressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort and pedal travel.
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