2017 NISSAN SENTRA child restraint

The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce
the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag
to certain front passenger seat occupants, such
as children, by requiring the air bag to be auto-
matically turned OFF. Certain sensors are used to
meet the requirements.
The occupant classification sensor in this vehicle
is a weight sensor. It is designed to detect an
occupant and objects on the seat by weight. For
example, if a child is in the front passenger seat,
the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System is de-
signed to turn the front passenger air bag OFF in
accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child
restraint of the type specified in the regulations is
on the seat, its weight and the child’s weight can
be detected and cause the air bag to turn OFF.
Front passenger seat adult occupants who are
properly seated and using the seat belt as out-
lined in this manual should not cause the front
passenger air bag to be automatically turned
OFF. For small adults it may be turned OFF,
however if the occupant takes his/her weight off
the seat cushion (for example, by not sitting up-
right, by sitting on an edge of the seat, or by
otherwise being out of position) , this could cause
the sensor to turn the air bag OFF. Always be
sure to be seated and wearing the seat belt
properly for the most effective protection by the
seat belt and supplemental air bag.NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil-
dren be properly restrained in a rear seat.
NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child
restraints and booster seats be properly installed
in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant
classification sensor is designed to operate as
described above to turn the front passenger air
bag OFF for specified child restraints as required
by the regulations. Failing to properly secure
child restraints and to use the ALR mode may
allow the restraint to tip or move in a collision or
sudden stop. This can also result in the passen-
ger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being
OFF. For additional information about proper use
and installation, refer to “Child restraints” in this
section.
If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the
front passenger air bag is designed not to inflate
in a crash. However, heavy objects placed on the
seat could result in air bag inflation, because of
the object’s weight detected by the occupant
classification sensor. Other conditions could also
result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are on the
seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.
Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants
are seated and restrained properly.
Using the front passenger air bag status light, you
can monitor when the front passenger air bag is
automatically turned OFF.If an adult occupant is in the seat but the front
passenger air bag status light is illuminated (indi-
cating that the air bag is OFF) , it could be that the
person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat
properly or not using the seat belt properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,
the front passenger air bag status light may or
may not be illuminated, depending on the size of
the child and the type of child restraint being
used. If the air bag status light is not illuminated
(indicating that the air bag might inflate in a
crash) , it could be that the child restraint or seat
belt is not being used properly. Make sure that
the child restraint is installed properly, the seat
belt is used properly and the occupant is posi-
tioned properly. If the air bag status light is still not
illuminated, reposition the occupant or child re-
straint in a rear seat.
If the front passenger air bag status light will not
illuminate even though you believe that the child
restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are
properly positioned, it is recommended that you
take your vehicle to a NISSAN dealer. A NISSAN
dealer can check system status by using a spe-
cial tool. However, until you have confirmed with
a dealer that your air bag is working properly,
reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear
seat.
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The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System and front
passenger air bag status light will take a few
seconds to register a change in the front passen-
ger seat status. For example, if a large adult who
is sitting in the front passenger seat exits the
vehicle, the front passenger air bag status light
will go from OFF to ON for a few seconds and
then to OFF. This is normal system operation and
does not indicate a malfunction.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air
bag system, the supplemental air bag warning
light
, located in the meter and gauges area
of the instrument panel, will be illuminated (blink-
ing or steadily lit) . Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Normal operation
In order for the occupant classification sensor
system to classify the front passenger based on
weight, please follow the precautions and steps
outlined below:
Precautions
● Make sure that there are no objects weigh-
ing over 2.2 lbs (1 kg) hanging on the seat or
placed in the seatback pocket.
● Make sure that a child restraint or other
object is not pressing against the rear of the
seatback. ●
Make sure that a rear passenger is not push-
ing or pulling on the back of the front pas-
senger seat.
● Make sure that the front passenger seat or
seatback is not forced back against an ob-
ject on the seat or floor behind it.
● Make sure that there is no object placed
under the front passenger seat.
Steps 1. Adjust the seat as outlined in the “Seats” section of this manual. Sit upright, leaning
against the seatback, and centered on the
seat cushion with your feet comfortably ex-
tended to the floor.
2. Make sure there are no objects on your lap.
3. Fasten the seat belt as outlined in the “Seat belts” section of this manual. Front passen-
ger seat belt buckle status is monitored by
the occupant classification system, and is
used as an input to determine occupancy
status. So, it is highly recommended that the
front passenger fasten their seat belt.
4. Remain in this position for 30 seconds al- lowing the system to classify the front pas-
senger before the vehicle is put into motion.
5. Ensure proper classification by checking the front passenger air bag status light. NOTE:
This vehicle’s occupant classification sen-
sor system generally keeps the classifica-
tion locked during driving, so it is important
that you confirm that the front passenger is
properly classified prior to driving. How-
ever, the occupant classification sensor
may recalculate the weight of the occupant
under some conditions (both while driving
and when stopped) , so front passenger
seat occupants should continue to remain
seated as outlined above.
Troubleshooting
If you think the front passenger air bag status light
is incorrect:
1. If the light is ON with an adult occupying the front passenger seat:
● Occupant is a small adult — the air bag light
is functioning as intended. The front passen-
ger air bag is suppressed.
However, if the occupant is not a small adult, then
this may be due to the following conditions that
may be interfering with the weight sensors: ● Occupant is not sitting upright, leaning
against the seatback, and centered on the
seat cushion with his/her feet comfortably
extended to the floor.
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●A child restraint or other object pressing
against the rear of the seatback.
● A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the
back of the front passenger seat.
● Forcing the front seat or seatback against an
object on the seat or floor behind it.
● An object placed under the front passenger
seat.
● An object placed between the seat cushion
and center console or between the seat
cushion and the door.
If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop
when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of
the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and
wait 1 minute.
NOTE:
A system check will be performed during
which the front passenger air bag status
light will remain lit for about 7 seconds
initially.
If the light is still ON after this, the person should
be advised not to ride in the front passenger seat
and the vehicle should be checked as soon as
possible. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. 2. If the light is OFF with a small adult, child or
child restraint occupying the front passen-
ger seat.
This may be due to the following conditions
that may be interfering with the weight sen-
sors:
● Small adult or child is not sitting upright,
leaning against the seatback, and centered
on the seat cushion with his/her feet com-
fortably extended to the floor.
● The child restraint is not properly installed,
as outlined in the “Child restraints” section of
this manual.
● An object weighing over 2.2 lbs (1 kg) hang-
ing on the seat or placed in the seatback
pocket.
● A child restraint or other object pressing
against the rear of the seatback.
● A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the
back of the front passenger seat.
● Forcing the front seat or seatback against an
object on the seat or floor behind it.
● An object placed under the front passenger
seat.
● An object placed between the seat cushion
and center console. If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop
when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of
the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and
wait 1 minute.
NOTE:
A system check will be performed during
which the front passenger air bag status
light will remain lit for about 7 seconds
initially.
If the light is still OFF after this, the small adult,
child or child restraint should be repositioned in
the rear seat and the vehicle should be checked
as soon as possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
3. If the light is OFF with no front passenger and no objects on the front passenger seat,
the vehicle should be checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer as
soon as possible.
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WARNING
Do not use a rear-facing child restraint on
a seat protected by an air bag in front of it.
If the air bag deploys, it may cause serious
injury or death.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying
in the instrument panel, moni-
tors the circuits for the air bag systems, preten-
sioner(s) and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns
off. This means the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and preten-
sioner systems need servicing:
● The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner systems may
not operate properly. They must be checked and
repaired. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten-
sioner systems will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
LRS0100
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automatically open or close all the way. To stop
the roof, push the switch once more while it is
opening or closing.
Tilting the moonroof
To tilt up, first close the moonroof, then push the
switch to the tilt up position
1and release it; it
need not be held. To tilt down the moonroof, push
the switch to the tilt down position
2.
Resetting the moonroof switch
If the moonroof does not operate properly, per-
form the following procedure to initialize the
moonroof operation system.
1. If the moonroof is open, close it fully by repeatedly pushing the moonroof switch to
the close position
1to tilt the moonroof up.
2. Push and hold the switch to the close posi- tion
1.
3. Release the moonroof switch after the moonroof moves slightly up and down.
4. Push and hold the switch to the open posi- tion
2to fully tilt the moonroof down.
5. Check if the moonroof switch operates nor- mally.
If the moonroof does not operate properly after
performing the procedure above, have your ve- hicle serviced. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Auto-reverse function (when closing or
tilting down the moonroof)
The auto-reverse function can be activated when
the moonroof is closed or tilted down by auto-
matic operation 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.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the moonroof
occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the moonroof.
When closing
If the control unit detects something caught in the
moonroof as it moves to the front, the moonroof
will immediately open backward. When tilting down
If the control unit detects something caught in the
moonroof as it tilts down, the moonroof will im-
mediately tilt up.
If the auto-reverse function malfunctions and re-
peats opening or tilting up the moonroof, keep
pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds
after it happens; the moonroof will fully close
gradually. Make sure nothing is caught in the
moonroof.
WARNING
●
In an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open moonroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
● Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the moonroof opening while the vehicle
is in motion or while the moonroof is
closing.
CAUTION
● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the moonroof before opening.
● Do not place heavy objects on the
moonroof or surrounding area.
2-58Instruments and controls

Self-adjusting brakes............8-20
Brake and clutch fluid ..............8-11
Brake assist ...................5-74
Brake fluid ....................8-11
Brakes ......................8-20
Brake system ...................5-72
Break-in schedule ................5-68
Brightness/contrastbutton............4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ...............2-44
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-16
Bulb replacement ................8-31
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .10-14
Car phone or CB radio .............4-78
CD care and cleaning ..............4-71
CD player (See audio system) . .4-46, 4-51, 4-58
Check tire press ..................2-6
Check tire pressure ...............2-34
Child restraints .......1-19,1-19,1-21,1-23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-23
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-21,1-28,1-33,1-38
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-25
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-23
Cleaningexteriorandinterior...........7-2
Clock (models without navigation system) ....4-50
Clockset.....................4-50 Clock set/adjustment
...........4-7,4-44
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ........4-7
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System) ..................4-49,4-50
Clutch Clutch fluid ..................8-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Cold weather driving ...............5-76
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-46,4-51,4-58
Compass .....................2-12
Connect phone .................4-74
Console box ...................2-52
Console light ...................2-60
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) ....................5-9,5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..........5-9,5-16
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Back button ..................4-7
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .............4-7,4-44
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-72
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-24,4-32
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ........8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-7
Corrosion protection ...............7-6 Cruisecontrol..................5-45
Cupholders................2-53,2-54
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system)
...........1-55
D
Daytime Running Light System .....2-43,2-44
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................

2-40
Dimensionsandweights............10-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-44
Display......................2-24
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-5
Door open warning light .............2-17
Drive belt .....................8-15
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-76
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..........5-9,5-16
Driving with manual transmission . . .5-9, 5-21
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle ................5-16
E
ECO mode switch ................5-24
Economy-fuel..................5-70
Emergency engine shutoff ............5-12
Emission control information label ......10-12
Emission control system warranty .......10-19
11-2

HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-62,2-64,2-64,2-65
Hood.......................3-24
Horn .......................2-46
I
Ignition switch ...................5-8
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-10
Immobilizer system .........2-38,5-10,5-13
Important vehicle information label ......10-12
In-cabin microfilter ................8-17
Increasing fuel economy .............5-70
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator ...................5-13
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).............2-16,2-21,3-20
Informationdisplay................2-24
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-30
Instrument brightness control ..........2-44
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-44
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system Brake assist .................5-47
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-12
Key operation ................3-13
Mechanicalkey ................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-8,3-16
Troubleshooting guide ........3-22,3-23
Warning signals ............3-22,3-23
Interiorlight................2-59,2-60 Interiortrunklidrelease.............3-25
iPod® Player
...............4-64,4-66
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-23
J
Jump starting ................6-8,8-14
K
Key.........................3-2
Keyfobbatteryreplacement.......8-24,8-25
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) ......3-8,3-16
Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system) ......3-7
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......3-2,3-10
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-4
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....10-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-12
Emission control information label ....10-12
Engine serial number ............10-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-12
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-11 Warning labels (for SRS)
..........1-57
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-23
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-13
Light Air bag warning light .........1-58,2-20
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-31
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-16
Bulbreplacement..............8-31
Charge warning light ............2-17
Console light .................2-60
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-31
Foglights...................8-29
Fog light switch ...............2-45
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-41
Headlight
control switch ..........2-41
Headlights..................8-28
Interiorlight..............2-59,2-60
Lightbulbs..................8-28
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-18
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ..................2-19,2-34
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-50
Security indicator light ............2-22
Spotlights(Seemaplight) .........2-60
Trunklight ..................2-61
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ............2 -16, 2-21, 3-20
Lights.......................8-28 Maplights ..................2-60
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Door locks ...................3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-26
Power door locks ............3-5,3-6
11-4

Trunk lid lock opener lever..........3-25
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-6,2-34
Lowfuelwarninglight.......2-17,2-19,2-34
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-18
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ....................2-19,2-34
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .10-14
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............9-2
Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ..............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-18
Under the hood and vehicle .........9-4
Maintenance log .................9-14
Maintenance requirements ............9-2
Maintenance schedules ..............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions ....................9-13
Malfunction indicator light ............2-22
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Maplights ....................2-60
Map pocket ................2-49,2-49
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-44
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-30
Outside mirror control ............3-32
Outside mirrors ...............3-32
Rearview ...................3-30
Vanity mirror .................3-29
Mirrors ......................3-30 Mobileapps ...................4-74
Moonroof
.................2-57,2-57
N
NissanConnect
SM................4-74
NissanConnectSMServices...........4-74
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-2,3-10
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator .....................5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ...............2-38,5-10,5-13
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) .....10-6
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingengineoil..............8-8
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-9
Checking engine oil level ...........8-7
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-7
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Oneshotcall...........4-82,4-97,4-109
Outside mirror control ..............3-32
Outside mirrors .................3-32
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-22
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-22 P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-23
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-70
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system .....4-94
Power Powerdoorlocks ............3-5,3-6
Power outlet .................2-48
Power rear windows .............2-56
Power steering system ...........5-71
Power windows ...............2-55
Rear power windows ............2-56
Power outlet ...................2-48
Power steering ..................5-71
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats ...........1-21,1-28,1-33,1-38
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-21,1-28,1-33,1-38
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-11
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-41
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Programmable features ..........4-7,4-44
Push starting ...................6-10
R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio ...........4-78
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-43
11-5