2017 NISSAN SENTRA headlight

1. Engine hood (P. 3-24)
2. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-39)
3. Windshield (P. 8-18)
4. Power windows (P. 2-55)
5. 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)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-30)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-33) Flat tire (P. 6-3)
Tire chains (P. 8-33)
8. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-41)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
Daytime running lights system
(if so equipped) (P. 2-41)
9. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-41)
Daytime running lights system
(if so equipped) (P. 2-41)
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. 2-41)
2. Steering wheel switch for trip computer
(if so equipped)/vehicle information
display (if so equipped) (P. 2-9)
Audio control (P. 4-34)
3. Driver’s supplemental air bag (P. 1-48) Horn (P. 2-46)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) Warning and indicators lights (P. 2-15)
5. Cruise control main/set switches (if so
equipped) (P. 5-45)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-78, 4-106)
6. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-39)
7. Vents (P. 4-16)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-41)
10. Audio system (P. 4-34)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-48)
12. Glove box (P. 2-52)
13. Shift lever (P. 5-16)
14. Climate controls (P. 4-23, 4-31)
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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) ...................2-9
Outside temperature display ....................2-12
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 ................................. 2-36Vehicle security system (if so equipped)
..........2-36
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-38
Wiper and washer switch ......................... 2-39
Switch operation .............................. 2-39
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-40
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-41
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-41
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (Type A)
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-43
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (Type B)
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-43
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
(Type C — NISMO) (if so equipped) .............2-44
Instrument brightness control ...................2-44
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-45
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-45
Horn ............................................ 2-46
Heated
seat switches (if so equipped) ..............2-46
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-47
E-call (SOS) switch (if so equipped) ................2-48
Power outlet ..................................... 2-48
Storage ......................................... 2-49

1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-41)
2. Steering wheel switch for trip computer
(if so equipped)/vehicle information
display (if so equipped) (P. 2-9)
Audio control (P. 4-34)
3. Driver’s supplemental air bag (P. 1-48) Horn (P. 2-46)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) Warning and indicators lights (P. 2-15)
5. Cruise control main/set switches (if so
equipped) (P. 5-45)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-78, 4-106)
6. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-39)
7. Vents (P. 4-16)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-41)
10. Audio system (P. 4-34)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-48)
12. Glove box (P. 2-52)
13. Shift lever (P. 5-16)
14. Climate controls (P. 4-23, 4-31)
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orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightorPower steering warning light
(if so equipped)High beam indicator light (blue)
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightShift P (Park) warning light (if so equipped)Security indicator light
Door open warning light (if so equipped)Supplemental air bag warning lightSide light and headlight indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning light
(if so equipped)Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light (CVT models)
(if so equipped)Slip indicator light
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning light (if so equipped)Cruise main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)SPORT mode indicator light (if so equipped)
Low fuel warning light (if so equipped)ECO mode indicator light (if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low tire pressure warning light (if so equipped)Engine start operation indicator light
(if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light (if so equipped)
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped)
Master warning light (if so equipped)Front passenger air bag status light (if so
equipped)
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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●If the light does not illuminate with the
ignition switch placed in the ON posi-
tion, have the vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
● If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and in-
crease the likelihood of tire failure. Se-
rious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could result
in serious personal injury or death.
Check the tire pressure for all four tires.
Adjust the tire pressure to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on
the Tire and Loading Information label
located in the driver’s door opening to
turn the low tire pressure warning light
off. If the light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire pressure,
a tire may be flat or the TPMS may
bemalfunctioning. If you have a flat tire,
replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible. If no tire is flat and all tires are
properly inflated, have the vehicle
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
● Since the spare tire is not equipped with
TPMS, when a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure warn-
ing light will flash for approximately
1 minute. The light will remain on after
1 minute. Have your tires replaced
and/or TPMS system reset as soon as
possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for these services.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
● The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
● If the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of less than 16 mph (25 km/h), the
TPMS may not operate correctly.
● Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light (if so equipped)
This light comes on when the windshield-washer
fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-washer fluid
as necessary. For additional information, refer to
“Windshield-washer fluid” in the “Do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
Master warning light (if soequipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the master warning light illuminates if any of the
following are displayed on the vehicle information
display:
● No key warning
● Low washer fluid warning
● Parking brake release warning
● Door open warning
● Loose fuel cap warning
● Check tire pressure warning
● Emergency brake warning
● Lock warning
● I-Key system warning
● Headlight system warning
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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.
Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate a
potential emission control malfunction.
The MIL may also come on steady if the fuel-filler
cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out
of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is
installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle
has at least 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the
fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists. If this indicator light comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the
engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle
is not ready for an emission control system
inspection/maintenance test. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Readiness for
inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the “Tech-
nical and consumer information” section of this
manual.
Operation
The MIL will come on in one of two ways:
● MIL on steady — An emission control system
malfunction has been detected. Check the
fuel-filler cap if the Loose Fuel Cap warning
appears in the vehicle information display. If
the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
light should turn off after
a few driving trips. If the
light does not
turn off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
You do not need to have your vehicle towed
to the dealer.
● MIL blinking — An engine misfire has been
detected which may damage the emission
control system. To reduce or avoid emission
control system damage: – do not drive at speeds above 45 mph
(72 km/h).
– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The MIL may stop blinking and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the
dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without hav-
ing the emission control system checked
and repaired as necessary could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel economy,
and possible damage to the emission con-
trol system.
Security indicator light
For vehicles without Intelligent Key: This light
blinks whenever the ignition switch is placed in
the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.
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For vehicles with Intelligent Key: This light blinks
when the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK
position with the key removed from the ignition
switch.
The blinking security indicator light indicates that
the security systems equipped on the vehicle are
operational.
For additional information, refer to “Security sys-
tems” in this section.
Side light and headlightindicator light (green) (if so
equipped)
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 in the ON position, and
when the SPORT mode 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 (if
so equipped)
This indicator light comes on when the VDC OFF
switch is pushed to the OFF position. This indi-
cates the VDC system has been turned off.
Push the VDC 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 driv-
ing” section of this manual. The VDC light also comes on when you place the
ignition switch in the ON position. The light will
turn off after about 2 seconds if the system is
operational. If the light stays on or comes on
along with the
indicator light while you are
driving, have the VDC system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
While the VDC 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.
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