2017 NISSAN SENTRA power steering

15. Ignition switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-8)Push-button ignition switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-10)
16. Tilt/Telescopic steering (P. 3-28)
17. Hood release (P. 3-24) Fuel filler door release (P. 3-26)
18. ECO mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-24)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
SPORT mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-24)
19. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-41) Power mirror switch (P. 3-32)
Trunk release (P. 3-25)
* Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
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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
Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning light (if
so equipped) 2-17
Low fuel warning
light (if so equipped)
2-17
Low tire pressure
warning light (if so
equipped)2-18
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped)2-19
Master warning light
(if so equipped)
2-19
or
Power steering
warning light (if so
equipped)2-20
Warning
light Name Page
Seat belt warning
light and chime 2-20
Shift P (Park) warn-
ing light (if so
equipped)2-20
Supplemental air
bag warning light
2-20
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
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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15. Ignition switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-8)Push-button ignition switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-10)
16. Tilt/Telescopic steering (P. 3-28)
17. Hood release (P. 3-24) Fuel filler door release (P. 3-26)
18. ECO mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-24)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
SPORT mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-24)
19. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-41) Power mirror switch (P. 3-32)
Trunk release (P. 3-25)
* Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
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
Twin trip odometer
Trip computer
Fuel Economy
ECO mode indicator
Outside temperature display
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC3415
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

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
Instruments and controls2-15

●ITS warning
● Shipping mode warning
● Low oil pressure warning
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.
orPower steering warning light (if so
equipped)
WARNING
● If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
●
When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of the
vehicle but the steering will be harder to
operate. Have the power steering system
checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the power steering warning light illumi-
nates. After starting the engine, the power steer- ing warning light turns off. This indicates the
power steering system is operational.
If the power steering warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, it may indicate the
power steering system is not functioning properly
and may need servicing. Have the power steering
system checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the power steering warning light illumi-
nates with the engine running, there will be no
power assist for the steering but you will still have
control of the vehicle. At this time, greater steer-
ing effort is required to operate the steering
wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low
speeds.
For additional information, refer to “Power steer-
ing” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the
ignition switch is placed in the ON or START
position and remains illuminated until the driver’s
seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime
sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s
seat belt is securely fastened. The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if
the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied. For
7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, the system does not activate the
warning light for the front passenger.
For additional information, refer to “Seat belts” in
the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section of this manual.
Shift P (Park) warning light (if
so equipped)
This light blinks red and the key reminder chime
sounds if the shift lever is in any position other
than P (Park) and the ignition switch is in the OFF
position. Return the shift lever to P (Park) with the
ignition switch in the OFF position and the light
will turn off. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK
position and the chime will turn off. For additional
information, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in
the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section
of this manual.
Supplemental air bag warninglight
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or
START position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns off. This means the system is operational.
2-20Instruments and controls

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) .........3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys .........3-4
Doors ............................................3-5
Locking with key ................................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ....................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch . . . ..........3-6
Automatic door locks ...........................3-6
Child safety rear door lock .......................3-6
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped) .........3-7
How to use remote keyless entry system ..........3-8
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ...........3-10
Operating range ............................... 3-12
Door locks/unlocks precaution ..................3-13
NISSAN Intelligent Key® Operation .............3-13
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ...................................... 3-16
Warning lights and audible reminders . . . .........3-20
Warning signals ............................... 3-20
Troubleshooting guide
(automatic transmission only) . . .................3-22Troubleshooting guide
(manual transmission only)
......................3-23
Hood ........................................... 3-24
Trunk lid ......................................... 3-25
Trunk lid release switch ........................ 3-25
Interior trunk lid release ........................ 3-25
Fuel-filler door ................................... 3-26
Opener operation .............................. 3-26
Fuel-filler cap ................................. 3-26
Steering wheel ................................... 3-28
Tilt operation .................................. 3-28
Telescopic operation ........................... 3-28
Sun visors ....................................... 3-29
Vanity mirrors ................................. 3-29
Card holder (driver’s side only) ..................3-30
Mirrors .......................................... 3-30
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-30
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-30
Outside mirrors ............................... 3-32

Cruise control (if so equipped) .....................5-45
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-45
Cruise control operations .......................5-46
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped) ......5-47
ICC system operation .......................... 5-48
The ICC switch ............................... 5-50
ICC system limitations ......................... 5-56
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-59
System maintenance ........................... 5-61
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) (if so equipped) . . 5-62 FEB system operation .......................... 5-63
Turning the FEB system on/off . . ................5-65
FEB system limitations ......................... 5-65
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-66
System malfunction ............................ 5-67
System maintenance ........................... 5-67
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-68
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-68
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-70Parking/parking on hills
............................ 5-70
Power steering ................................... 5-71
Brake system .................................... 5-72
Brake precautions ............................. 5-72
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-73
Brake assist .................................. 5-74
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-74
Rise-up and build-up .......................... 5-75
Brake force distribution ........................ 5-75
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-76
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................5-76
Antifreeze ..................................... 5-76
Battery ....................................... 5-76
Draining of coolant water .......................5-76
Tire equipment . . .............................. 5-77
Special winter equipment .......................5-77
Driving

on snow or ice ......................... 5-77
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .............5-77

●To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not leave
children, people who require the assis-
tance of others or pets unattended in
your vehicle. Additionally, the tempera-
ture 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.
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. MT models
Place the shift lever in the R (Reverse) posi-
tion. When parking on an uphill grade, place
the shift lever in 1st gear.
CVT models
Move the shift lever into the P (Park) posi-
tion.
3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked on an incline, it is a good
practice to turn the wheels as illustrated.
● HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB
1:
Turn the wheels into the curb and move the
vehicle forward until the curb side wheel
gently touches the curb. ●
HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB
2:
Turn the wheels away from the curb and
move the vehicle back until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
● HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
CURB
3:
Turn the wheels toward the side of the road
so the vehicle will move away from the cen-
ter of the road if it moves.
4. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi- tion and remove the key.
WARNING
●If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
● When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of
the vehicle, but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
The power steering system is designed to pro-
vide power assist while driving to operate the
steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly
or continuously while parking or driving at a very
low speed, the power assist for the steering
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent over-
heating of the power steering system and protect
it from getting damaged. While the power assist
is reduced, steering wheel operation will become
heavy. When the temperature of the power steer-
ing system goes down, the power assist level will
return to normal. Avoid repeating such steering
POWER STEERING
Starting and driving5-71