2018 NISSAN SENTRA transmission

orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning lightorPower steering warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
system warning light (if so equipped)Seat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightShif t P (Park) warning light (if so equipped)Overdrive OFF indicator light
(if so equipped)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Door open warning light (if so equipped)Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light (CVT models)
(if so equipped)Side light and headlight indicator light
(green)
Engine oil pressure warning light
(if so equipped)Cruise main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Slip indicator light
Low fuel warning light (if so equipped)ECO mode indicator light (if so equipped)SPORT mode indicator light
(if so equipped)
Low tire pressure warning lightEngine start operation indicator light
(if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)Front fog light indicator light (if so
equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indi-
cator light
Master warning light (if so equipped)Front passenger air bag status light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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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 illumi-
nate if the front passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened when the front passenger’s seat
is occupied. For 7 seconds af ter the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, the sys-
tem 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.
Shif t P (Park) warning light(if so equipped)
This light blinks red and the key reminder
chime sounds if the shif t lever is in any
position other than P (Park) and the ignition
switch is in the OFF position. Return the
shif t 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 bagwarning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
or START 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 pretensioner seat belt systems need
servicing.
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light remains on af ter approximately 7 sec-
onds.
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these services. Unless checked
and repaired, the supplemental restraint
system (air bag system) and/or the preten-
sioners may not function properly. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Supplemental
restraint system (SRS)” in the “Safety—
Seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system” section of this manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag sys-
tems and/or pretensioner systems will
not operate in an accident. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have
your vehicle checked as soon as pos-
sible. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light
(CVT models) (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this indicator light shows the shif t
lever position. For additional information,
refer to “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
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Cruise indicator light (if soequipped)
The light comes on when the cruise control
ON/OFF switch is pushed. The light goes
out when the ON/OFF switch is pushed
again. When the cruise indicator light
comes on, the cruise control system is op-
erational. For additional information, refer
to “Cruise control” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
ECO mode indicator light (ifso equipped)
This light comes on when the ECO mode
has been selected. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “ECO mode switch” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Engine start operationindicator light (if so
equipped)
For vehicles equipped with push-button ig-
nition this indicator illuminates when the
ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or
ON position with the shif t lever in the P
(Park) position. Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models:
This indicator means that
the engine will start by pushing the push-
button ignition switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
Manual transmission models: This indi-
cator means that the engine will start by
pushing the ignition switch with the clutch
and the brake pedal depressed
Front fog light indicator
light (if so equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on. For
additional information, refer to “Fog light
switch” in this section.
Front passenger air bagstatus light
The front passenger air bag status light will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
off depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For additional information, refer to “Front
passenger air bag and status light” in the
“Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system” section of this manual.
High beam indicator light(blue)
This blue light comes on when the head-
light high beams are on and goes out when
the low beams are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes
on when the passing signal is activated.
Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or
blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.
The MIL may also come on steady if the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the
vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure
the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least
3 gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
Af ter a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off if no other potential emis-
sion control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for
20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indicates
that the vehicle is not ready for an emission
control system inspection/maintenance
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
1. No Key Detected
2. Key ID Incorrect
3. Key Battery Low
4. I-Key System Error: See Owner’sManual
5. Shif t to Park
6. Push brake and start switch to drive (if so equipped)
7. Push clutch and start switch to drive (if so equipped)
8. Engine start operation for Intelligent Key system (if I-Key battery level is low)
9. Release Parking Brake
10. Low Fuel
11. Loose Fuel Cap
12. Low Oil Pressure: See Owner’s Manual
13. Low Washer Fluid
14. Tire Pressure Low — Add Air
15. TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
16. Door Open 17. Alarm — Time for a break?
18. Power will turn off to save the battery
19. Power turned off to save the battery
20. Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
21. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)
22. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) indicator (if so
equipped)
23. BSW/RCTA System Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
24. Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
25. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
26. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped)
27. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
28. Transmission Shif t Position indicator
29. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
30. Illumination indicator
31. Outside Temperature Display
32. Low Outside Temperature 33. Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction (if
so equipped)
34. ECO mode indicator (if so equipped)
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is lef t outside the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position. Make sure
the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed from the OFF position and
the Intelligent Key is not recognized by the
system. You cannot start the engine with
an unregistered key.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
Key Battery Low
This indicator illuminates when the Intelli-
gent Key battery is running out of power.
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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) indicator (if so
equipped)
This indicator shows when the BSW and
RCTA systems are engaged.
For additional information, refer to “Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)” and “Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
BSW/RCTA System Malfunction: See
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the Blind Spot
Warning/Rear Cross Traffic Alert systems
are not functioning properly. For additional
information, refer to “Blind Spot Warning
(BSW)” and “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
This message appears when the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW) or Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) systems become unavailable
because a radar blockage is detected. For
additional information, refer to “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” or “Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows the cruise control sys-
tem status.
When cruise control is activated, a green
circle will illuminate to indicate it is set. The
vehicle information display will also display
the speed the cruise control was set at. If
you accelerate past the set speed, the
speed will blink until you either cancel
cruise control or go back to the set speed. If
cruise control is on and canceled, the
speed will be displayed to show the speed
the vehicle will return to if the resume but-
ton is activated.
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indicator
(if so equipped)
This indicator shows the Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) system status. The status is
shown by the color. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning. Foradditional information, refer to “Fuses” in
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
Transmission Shif t Position indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shif t
position.
CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so
equipped)
This warning illuminates when there is a
problem with the CVT system. If this warn-
ing comes on, have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Illumination indicator
This indicator appears when the vehicle
information display screen brightness is
being adjusted.
Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature display appears
in the center region of the vehicle informa-
tion display.
Low Outside Temperature
This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 37°F (3°C). The tempera-
ture can be changed to display in Celsius or
Fahrenheit. For additional information, re-
fer to “Settings” in this section.
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∙ Your vehicle’s engine should beturned off while programming the
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver. Do
not breathe exhaust gases; they con-
tain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dan-
gerous. It can cause unconsciousness
or death.
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK®
If you have any questions or are having
difficulty programming your HomeLink®
buttons, refer to the HomeLink® web site at:
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.
NOTE:
Place the ignition switch in the ACC posi-
tion when programming HomeLink®. It is
also recommended that a new battery
be placed in the hand-held transmitter
of the device being programmed to
HomeLink® for quicker programming
and accurate transmission of the radio
frequency. 1. Position the end of your hand-held
transmitter 1–3 in (2–8 cm) away from
the HomeLink® surface, keeping the
HomeLink® indicator light
1in view. 2. Using both hands, simultaneously
press and hold the desired HomeLink®
button and hand-held transmitter but-
ton. DO NOT release until the
HomeLink® indicator light
1flashes
slowly and then rapidly. When the indi-
cator light flashes rapidly, both buttons
may be released. (The rapid flashing
indicates successful programming.)
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NOTE:
Some devices may require you to replace
Step 2 with the cycling procedure noted
in “Programming HomeLink® for Cana-
dian customers and gate openers” in this
section.3. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button and observe the in-
dicator light.
∙ If the indicator light
1is
solid/continuous, programming is
complete and your device should
activate when the HomeLink® button
is pressed and released.
∙ If the indicator light
1blinks rapidly
for 2 seconds and then turns to a
solid/continuous light, continue
with Steps 4-6 for a rolling code de-
vice. A second person may make the
following steps easier. Use a ladder or
other device. Do not stand on your
vehicle to perform the next steps.
4. At the receiver located on the garage door opener motor in the garage, lo-
cate the “learn” or “smart” button (the
name and color of the button may vary
by manufacturer but it is usually lo-
cated near where the hanging an- tenna wire is attached to the unit). If
there is difficulty locating the button,
reference the garage door opener’s
manual.
5. Press and release the “learn” or “smart” button.
6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the trained HomeLink® but-
ton for 2 seconds and release. Repeat
the “press/hold/release” sequence up
to three times to complete the training
process. HomeLink® should now acti-
vate your rolling code equipped device.
7. If you have any questions or are having difficulty programming your
HomeLink® buttons, refer to the
HomeLink® web site at:
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-
3515.
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK® FOR
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS AND GATE
OPENERS
Canadian radio-frequency laws require
transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit)
af ter several seconds of transmission –
which may not be long enough for
HomeLink® to pick up the signal during
training. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to “tim-
eout” in the same manner.
If you live in Canada or you are having diffi-
culties training a gate operator
orgarage
door opener by using the “Training” proce-
dures, replace “Programming HomeLink®”
Step 2 with the following:
NOTE:
When programming a garage door
opener, etc., unplug the device during
the “cycling” process to prevent possible
damage to the garage door opener com-
ponents. 1. For additional information, refer to “Pro- gramming HomeLink®” step 1 in this
section.
2. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold the desired HomeLink®
button and the hand-held transmitter
button. During training, your hand-held
transmitter may automatically stop
transmitting. Continue to press and
hold the desired HomeLink® button
while you press and re-press (“cycle”)
your hand-held transmitter every
2 seconds until the frequency signal
has been learned. The HomeLink® indi-
cator light will flash slowly and then
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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 (if so equipped) .............3-5
Locking with inside lock knob .................3-6
Locking with power door lock switch .........3-6
Automatic door locks (if so equipped) ........ 3-7
Child safety rear door lock .................... 3-7
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped) . . . 3-8 How to use remote keyless entry
system .......................................3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ..........3-11
Operating range ............................. 3-13
Door locks/unlocks precaution ..............3-14
NISSAN Intelligent Key® Operation ...........3-14
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-18
Warning lights and audible reminders .......3-21
Warning signals ............................. 3-21
Troubleshooting guide (Continuously
Variable Transmission only) ..................3-23Troubleshooting guide (manual
transmission only)
........................... 3-24
Hood ........................................... 3-25
Trunk lid ........................................ 3-26
Trunk lid release switch ......................3-26
Interior trunk lid release .....................3-26
Interior trunk access ........................ 3-27
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-27
Opener operation ........................... 3-27
Fuel-filler cap ................................ 3-28
Steering wheel ................................. 3-30
Tilt operation ................................ 3-30
Telescopic operation ........................ 3-30
Sun visors ...................................... 3-30
Vanity mirrors ............................... 3-31
Card holder (driver’s side only) ...............3-31
Mirrors ......................................... 3-32
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-32
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-32
Outside
mirrors............................. 3-33