2017 NISSAN SENTRA ignition

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REARVIEW MONITOR (if so equipped)
When the shif t lever is shif ted into the
R (REVERSE) position, the monitor display
shows a rearward view from the vehicle.

The colored guide lines on the display screen
indicate vehicle width and approximate
distances to objects with reference to the
vehicle body line.
• Red 1.5 f t (0.5 m); Yellow 3 f t (1 m); Green 7 f t
(2 m) and 10 f t (3 m).
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
(section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual.
BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) WITH REAR CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT (RCTA) (if so equipped)
The BSW system helps to alert the driver
when another vehicle moves into the
vehicle’s blind spot area.

An indicator light located near the outside
mirrors
1 will illuminate if the radar sensors
detect a vehicle in the detection zone.

The indicator light 2 will illuminate af ter
the ignition switch is ON and the BSW system is enabled. This
indicates that the BSW system is operational.

The indicator light 2 will extinguish if all of the warning
systems are deactivated using the Settings menu.

The RCTA system helps to alert the driver of an approaching vehicle when
the driver is backing out of a parking space. The system operates when the
shif t lever is in the R (REVERSE) position and the vehicle speed is less than
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).

The radar sensors detect an approaching vehicle from up to 66 f t (20 m). The
sensors are located on both sides near the rear bumper. The system gives visual
and audible warnings if an approaching vehicle is detected.

The RCTA system can be turned on or off through the Driver Assistance menu in
the vehicle information display.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Starting and driving
(section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WITH
EASY-FILL TIRE ALERT (if so equipped)
A CHECK TIRE PRES (if so equipped) warning
message will appear in the trip computer 1
and the low tire pressure warning light
2 will
illuminate when one or more tires are low in
pressure and air is needed.
• The tire pressures should be checked when
the tires are cold. The tires are considered
cold af ter the vehicle has been parked for 3
hours or more or driven less than 1 mi (1.6 km)
at moderate speeds.

Af ter tire pressures are adjusted, drive the vehicle
at speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h). The CHECK
TIRE PRES (if so equipped) warning message and low tire
pressure warning light
2 will extinguish.

When adding air to an under-inflated tire, the TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire
Alert provides visual and audible signals to help you inflate the tire to the
recommended COLD tire pressure.

To use the Easy-Fill Tire Alert system (if so equipped):
1. Move the shif t lever to the P (PARK) position and apply the parking brake.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. Do not start the engine.
3. Add air to the under-inflated tire, and within a few seconds, the hazard warning
lights will start flashing.
4. When the designated tire pressure is reached, the horn will beep once and the
hazard warning lights will stop flashing.
5. Repeat this procedure for any additional under-inflated tires.

When the low tire pressure warning light 2 flashes for approximately 1 minute
and then remains on, the TPMS is not functioning properly. Have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit a Nissan dealer for this service.

Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle’s
operation and the outside temperature. Low outside temperature can lower
the temperature of the air inside the tire, which can cause a lower tire inflation
pressure. This may cause the low tire pressure warning light
2 to illuminate. If
the warning light illuminates, check the tire pressure in your tires.
• Check the tire pressures (including the spare tire) of ten and always prior to long
distance trips.

The Tire and Loading Information label contains valuable information. Please refer
to the “Technical and consumer information (section 10)” of your Owner’s Manual
for the location of the Tire and Loading Information label.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”, the “Starting and driving
(section 5)” and the “Do-it-yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
(Nissan Intelligent Key® models only -
if so equipped)

It is important to make sure the Intelligent
Key is with you (that is, in your pocket
or purse).

Depress the brake pedal.
• If the brake pedal is not depressed,
pushing the ignition switch once enters the ACC mode.
• If the ignition switch is pushed a second time, the vehicle will enter
the ON mode.

Move the shif t lever to the P (PARK) position.

Press the ignition switch START/STOP button to start the engine.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)

Depress the brake pedal.

Depress the clutch pedal to the floor.

Move the shif t lever to the N (NEUTRAL) position.

Turn the key to the S TA R T position.
TURNING THE ENGINE OFF

For a manual transmission, apply the brake pedal, depress the clutch pedal,
place the vehicle in 1 (FIRST) gear, apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition off.

For a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT models) (if so equipped), apply
the brake pedal, move the shif t lever to the P (PARK) position, apply the parking
brake and press the ignition switch START/STOP button.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
Turn the headlight control switch to the
position 1 to turn on the front parking, tail,
license plate and instrument panel lights. Turn
the switch to the
position 2 to turn on
the headlights.
AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM

The autolight system will automatically turn
the headlights on when it is dark and off when it is light. The system will keep the
headlights on for a period of time af ter you turn the ignition off and all doors
are closed.
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To activate the autolight system, turn the headlight control switch to the AUTO
position 3 then place the ignition switch in the ON position. To deactivate the
autolight system, turn the headlight control switch to the OFF position,
position 1 or position 2.
HIGH BEAM SELECT

With the headlights ON (either in the AUTO
position 3 or position 2), push the
headlight control switch forward 4 to select
the high beam function. The blue indicator
light
will illuminate in the instrument panel.
Pull the headlight switch back to the original
position to select the low beam. The blue indicator light will extinguish.

Pull and release the headlight control switch 5 to flash the headlight high
beams on and off.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)

The headlights must be in the AUTO position 3 or the low beams selected for the fog
lights to operate.

Turn the switch (inside collar) to the
position 6 to turn the fog lights on.

Turn the switch (inside collar) to the OFF position to turn the fog lights off.
LANE CHANGE SIGNAL

Move the lever up or down until the turn signal begins to flash but the lever
does not latch to signal a lane change. Hold the lever until the lane change
is completed.

Move the lever up or down until the turn signal begins to flash but the lever does
not latch and release the lever. The turn signal will automatically flash three times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal a lane change based on road and
traffic conditions.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
Move the lever to one of the following
positions to operate the windshield wipers:

1 Mist (MIST) – One sweep operation of
the wipers.

2 Intermittent (INT) – Wipers operate
intermittently. The intermittent operation
speed can be adjusted by twisting the
time control ring
3 to increase or
decrease wiper speed.

4 Low ( LO) – Wipers operate at a continuous low-speed.
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5 High (HI) – Wipers operate at
a continuous high-speed.

6 Pull the lever toward you to activate
the washer. The wipers will operate
several times.
WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
The windshield wipers must be in the service
position in order to replace the wiper blades.
To move the wiper blades to the service position,
follow this procedure:

When the ignition switch is in the ON position
or within 60 seconds of placing the ignition
switch in the OFF position, lif t the windshield
wiper and washer lever up to the MIST position
1 two times in less than 0.5
seconds. The windshield wipers will move to the service position automatically,
and the wiper blades can now be replaced.
To move the wiper blades back to the original position:

Lif t the windshield wiper and washer lever up for more than 1 second or lower
the lever down to operate at any wiper speed.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Do-it-yourself
(section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (automatic) (if so equipped)
1 AUTO BUTTON

This mode may be used year-round. Press the AUTO button to turn the
system on. The system will automatically control the inside temperature
(automatic cooling and/or dehumidified heating), air flow distribution and fan
speed. The A/C automatically turns on when the AUTO button is selected.
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