2017 NISSAN SENTRA Owners Manual

1. Pull the hood lock release handle1located
below the instrument panel until the hood
springs up slightly.
2. Locate the lever
2in between the hood and
grille and push the lever sideways with your
fingertips.
3. Raise the hood
3.
4. Remove the support rod
4and insert it into
the slot marked by an arrow
5. NOTE:
Do not place the support rod in a location
other than the designated slot.
Hold the coated parts
Awhen removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct con-
tact with the metal parts, as they may be
hot immediately after the engine has been
stopped.
When closing the hood, return the support rod to
its original position, lower the hood to approxi-
mately 12 in (30 cm) above the latch and release
it. This allows proper engagement of the hood
latch.
WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
LPD2413
HOOD
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TRUNK LID RELEASE SWITCH
WARNING
●Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual. ●
Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
To open the trunk lid, push the opener switch
down.
To close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid
down securely.
NOTE:
You can open the trunk lid with the Intelli-
gent Key. For additional information, refer
to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in this sec-
tion.
INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from playing
and becoming locked in the trunk where
they could be seriously injured. Keep the
car locked, with the rear seatback and
trunk lid securely latched when not in use,
and prevent children’s access to car keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism provides
a means of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the trunk.
LPD2119LPD2558
TRUNK LID
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To open the trunk from the inside, pull the illumi-
nated release handle until the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release handle is
made of a material that glows in the dark after a
brief exposure to ambient light.
The handle is located inside the trunk compart-
ment on the interior of the trunk lid.
OPENER OPERATION
The fuel-filler door release is located below the
instrument panel. To open the fuel-filler door, pull
the release. To lock, close the fuel-filler door
securely.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
●Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near the vehicle when refueling.
● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
● Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause
the
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) to come on.
● Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
LPD2022
FUEL-FILLER DOOR
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●Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:
– Always place the container on the ground when filling.
– Do not use electronic devices when filling.
– Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are fill-
ing it.
– Use only approved portable fuel con- tainers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
●Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. For additional information, re-
fer to “Fuel recommendation” in the
“Technical and consumer information”
section of this manual. ●
The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will ap-
pear if the fuel-filler cap is not properly
tightened. It may take a few driving trips
for the message to be displayed. Failure
to tighten the fuel-filler cap properly
after the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ap-
pears may cause the
Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate.
● Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly may cause the
Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate.
If the
light illuminates because
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 in-
spected. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
● For additional information, refer to
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
the “Instruments and controls” section
of this manual.
● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage. To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to remove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
1
while refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap: 1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel- filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a single click is heard.
LPD2125
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Loose Fuel Cap warning
The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in the
odometer or vehicle information display (if so
equipped) when the fuel-filler cap is not tight-
ened correctly after the vehicle has been refu-
eled. It may take a few driving trips for the mes-
sage to be displayed. To turn off the warning, do
the following:1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap as pre- viously described as soon as possible.
2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until it clicks. 3. Press the
buttonAon the steering
wheel for about 1 second to turn off the
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning
Bafter tight-
ening the fuel-filler cap.
TILT OPERATION
Pull the lock lever down1and adjust the steer-
ing wheel up or down
2to the desired position.
Push the lock lever up
1firmly to lock the
steering wheel in place.
TELESCOPIC OPERATION
Pull the lock lever down1and adjust the steer-
ing wheel forward or backward
3to the desired
position.
Push the lock lever up
1firmly to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Type A (if so equipped)
LPD2124
Type B (if so equipped)
LPD2398LPD2123
STEERING WHEEL
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1. To block glare from the front, swing downthe sun visor
1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the sun visor from the center mount and swing the
visor to the side
2. 3. Slide the extension
3sun visor in or out as
needed.
CAUTION
● Do not store the sun visor before return-
ing the extension to its original
position.
● Do not pull the extension sun visor forc-
ibly downward.
VANITY MIRRORS
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity
mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the
mirror cover is open.
WPD0315
LPD2573
SUN VISORS
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CARD HOLDER (driver’s side only)
To access the card holder, pull the sun visor
down and slide card in the card holder. Do not
view information while operating the vehicle.
MANUAL ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW
MIRROR (if so equipped)
Use the night position1to reduce glare from
the headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position
2when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally dims according to the intensity of the head-
lights of the vehicle following you. The automatic
anti-glare feature is activated when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
LPD2120WPD0126
Type A (if so equipped)
LPD2418
MIRRORS
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NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sensors
1or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.
The indicator light
3will illuminate when the
automatic anti-glare feature is operating. Type B (if so equipped)
With the ignition switch in the ON position, press
the
button as described:
● To turn off the anti-glare feature, press and
hold the
button for 3-6 seconds. The
indicator light will turn off.
● To turn on the anti-glare feature, press and
hold the
button for 3-6 seconds. The
indicator light will turn on.
For additional information on the compass dis-
play
2, refer to “Compass” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual. Type C (if so equipped)
● To turn off the anti-glare feature, press and
hold the O button for 3-6 seconds. The
indicator light will turn off.
● To turn on the anti-glare feature, press and
hold the | button for 3-6 seconds. The
indicator light will turn on.
For additional information on HomeLink® Univer-
sal Transceiver operation, refer to “ HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
Type B (if so equipped)
LPD2481
Type C (if so equipped)
LPD2411
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