2017 NISSAN SENTRA instrument panel

lights, and rear side marker lights are off. To turn
the DRL system off, turn the switch to the
position.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the DRL do not illuminate. The DRL illu-
minate when the parking brake is released. The
DRL 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 illuminate,
as those remain off while the switch is in the OFF
position.
WARNING
When the DRL system is active, tail lights
on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary
at dusk to turn on your headlights. Failure
to do so could cause and accident injuring
yourself and others.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) (Type C — NISMO) (if so
equipped)
The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) auto-
matically illuminate at 100% intensity when the
engine is started and the parking brake released.
The LED DRL operate with the headlight switch
in the OFF position. To turn off the LED DRL
system, turn the headlight switch to the
position.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the LED DRL do not illuminate. The LED
DRL illuminate when the parking brake is re-
leased. The LED DRL 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 illuminate,
as those remain off while the switch is in the OFF
position.
WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your head-
lights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
Press the “+” buttonAto increase the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.
Press the “-” button
Bto decrease the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
●Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the
windows. Use the window lock switch to
prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
● To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadvertent
door lock activation, do not leave chil-
dren, people who require the assistance
of others or pets unattended in your
vehicle. Additionally, the temperature
inside a closed vehicle on a warm day
can quickly become high enough to
cause a significant risk of injury or
death to people and pets.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, or for a
period of time after the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s
door is opened during this period of time, the
power to the windows is canceled.
Driver’s side power window switch
1. Window lock button
2. Power door lock switch
3. Front passenger side switch
4. Right rear passenger side
5. Left rear passenger side
6. Driver side automatic switch
The driver’s side control panel is equipped with
switches to open or close all of the windows. To open a window, push the switch and continue
to hold it down until the desired window position
is reached. To close a window, pull the switch
and continue to hold it up until the desired win-
dow position is reached.
Locking passengers’ windows
When the window lock switch is depressed, only
the driver’s side window can be opened or
closed. Push it again to cancel the window lock
function.
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NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelli-
gent Key is in the same hand that is oper-
ating the request switch to lock the door.
Put the Intelligent Key in a purse, pocket or
your other hand.
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not function
under the following conditions:
●When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the instrument panel.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the rear parcel shelf.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the glove box or a storage bin.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the door pockets.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed on or
under the spare tire area.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side or near metallic materials.
Unlocking doors
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the door handle request switch
1.
3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside buzzer sounds once.
4. Push the door handle request switch
1
again within 1 minute to unlock all doors and
the trunk lid. If a door handle is pulled while unlocking the
doors, that door may not be unlocked. Returning
the door handle to its original position will unlock
the door. If the door does not unlock after return-
ing the door handle, push the door handle re-
quest switch to unlock the door.
All doors and trunk lid will be locked automatically
unless one of the following operations is per-
formed within 1 minute after pushing the request
switch.
● Opening any door or the trunk lid.
● Pushing the ignition switch.
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1P (Park) position selecting warning
light
2NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light
WARNING LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE
REMINDERS
The Intelligent Key is equipped with a function
that is designed to minimize improper operations
and to help prevent the vehicle from being stolen.
The warning buzzer sounds and the warning light
illuminates when improper operations are de-
tected.
CAUTION
When the buzzer sounds and the warning
light illuminates, be sure to check both the
vehicle and the Intelligent Key.
WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving unex-
pectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelligent
Key or to help prevent the vehicle from being
stolen, a chime or buzzer sounds from inside and
outside the vehicle and a warning light comes on
in the instrument panel.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warning
light comes on, be sure to check the vehicle and
the Intelligent Key.
Audible reminder and warning when
locking the doors (if so equipped)
When the chime or buzzer sounds from inside
and outside the vehicle, check for the following:● The ignition switch is placed in the LOCK
position.
● The Intelligent Key is not left inside the ve-
hicle.
● The shift selector is in the P (Park) position.
Audible reminder and warning when
the engine stops (if so equipped)
When the P position selecting warning light
(
) in the instrument panel blinks in red:
● Make sure the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position.
When the chime sounds intermittently:
● Make sure the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position and the ignition switch is placed in
the LOCK position.
If the chime sounds continuously when the driv-
er’s door is opened, check the following: ● The shift lever is placed in the P (Park)
position and the ignition switch is placed in
the LOCK position.
● The warning chime may stop when one of
the following is performed:
– Returning the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
– Closing the doors.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (automatic transmission only)
SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
When pushing the ignition switch to stop
the engine The P (Park) warning light in the instrument
panel illuminates and the inside chime
sounds continuously. The shift lever is not in the P (Park) position. Make sure that the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position.
When opening the driver’s door A warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC position. Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
When pushing the door handle request
switch to lock the door The outside chime sounds for a few
seconds. The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When closing the doors The key warning light in the instrument
panel blinks in yellow, the outside chime
sounds three times and the inside warning
chime sounds for approximately 3 seconds.
The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
The P (Park) warning light in the instrument
panel illuminates and the outside chime
sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF
position and the shift lever is not in the P
(Park) position.Make sure that the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position and place the ignition switch
in the OFF position.
The outside chime sounds for approximately
3 seconds and all doors unlock. The Intelligent Key is in the vehicle or trunk. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When opening the driver’s door A warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC position. Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
When closing the trunk lid The outside chime sounds for approximately
10 seconds and the trunk lid opens. The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the ignition switch to start
the engine The key warning light in the instrument
panel blinks in green. The battery charge is low.
Replace the battery with a new one. For
additional information, refer to “Battery re-
placement” in the “Do-it-yourself” section of
this manual.
When pressing the LOCK button on the
Intelligent Key to the lock the door The outside chime sounds for a few sec-
onds and all the doors unlock. The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
A door is not closed securely.
Close the doors securely.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
(manual transmission only)
SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
When the parking brake is fully applied The inside warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
When opening the driver’s door A warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ON position. Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
When pushing the door handle request
switch to lock the door The outside chime sounds for a few
seconds. The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When closing the doors The key warning light in the instrument
panel blinks in yellow, the outside chime
sounds three times and the inside warning
chime sounds for approximately 3 seconds. The ignition switch is in the ACC position. Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
The outside chime sounds for approximately
3 seconds and all doors unlock. The Intelligent Key is in the vehicle or trunk. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the ignition switch to start
the engine The key warning light in the instrument
panel blinks in green. The battery charge is low.
Replace the battery with a new one. For
additional information, refer to “Battery re-
placement” in the “Do-it-yourself” section of
this manual.
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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.
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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.
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