2019 NISSAN SENTRA fuel cap

1. Trunk lid (P. 3-26)Trunk lid release (P. 3-26)
2. High-mounted stop light
(if so equipped) (P. 8-29)
3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
4. Rear window defroster switch
(P. 2-40)
5. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-5)
6. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-27) Fuel-filler cap (P. 3-27)
Fuel recommendation (P. 10-2)
7. Rearview camera (P. 4-8)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LII2382
EXTERIOR REAR
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Changing the display
Press the
button on the steering
wheel to change the display as follows:
Accel guide/Average fuel economy →In-
stant fuel economy/Average fuel economy
→ Average fuel economy →Average speed
→ Distance to empty →Trip A →Trip B
Resetting the trip odometer
Press the
button on the steering
wheel for more than 1 second to reset the
currently displayed trip odometer to zero.
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning
message
For vehicles without a vehicle informa-
tion display: Push the reset button
Afor
more than 1 second to reset the LOOSE
FUEL CAP warning message in the trip
computer
Baf ter the fuel cap has been
tightened. For additional information, refer
to “Fuel-filler cap” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
For vehicles with a vehicle information
display: For additional information, refer to
“Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators” in the section.
Check tire pressure warning
message (if so equipped)
The CHECK TIRE PRES (pressure) warning
message is displayed when the low tire
pressure warning light is illuminated and
low tire pressure is detected. Check and
adjust the tire pressure to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. The
CHECK TIRE PRES warning message turns
off when the low tire pressure warning light
turns off.
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Low windshield-washerfluid warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add
windshield-washer fluid as necessary. For
additional information, refer to “Windshield-
washer fluid” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual.
Master warning light (if soequipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the master warning light illuminates if
any of the following are displayed on the
vehicle information display:
∙ No key warning
∙ Low washer fluid warning
∙ Parking brake release warning
∙ Door open warning
∙ Loose fuel cap warning
∙ Check tire pressure warning
∙ Emergency brake warning
∙ Lock warning
∙ I-Key system warning ∙ Headlight system warning
∙ ITS warning
∙ Shipping mode warning
∙ Low oil pressure warning
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section.
NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light (if so
equipped)
Af ter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on for about
2 seconds and then turns off. This light illu-
minates or blinks as follows:
∙ The light blinks in yellow when the door is closed with the Intelligent Key lef t out-
side the vehicle and the ignition switch
in the ACC or ON position. Make sure
that the Intelligent Key is inside the ve-
hicle.
∙ The light blinks in green when the Intel- ligent Key battery is running out of
power. Replace the battery with a new
one. For additional information, refer to
“Battery” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual. ∙ The light illuminates in yellow when it
warns of a malfunction with the electri-
cal steering lock system or the Intelli-
gent Key system.
If the warning light illuminates in yellow
while the engine is stopped, it may be im-
possible to free the steering lock or to start
the engine. If the light comes on while the
engine is running, you can drive the vehicle.
However in these cases, have the vehicle
checked and repaired as soon as possible.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
orPower steering warning light
WARNING
∙ If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power as-
sist for the steering will not work.
Steering will be harder to operate.
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Front fog light indicatorlight (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
test. For additional information, refer to
“Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual. Operation
The MIL will come on in one of two ways:
∙ MIL on steady — An emission control system malfunction has been de-
tected. Check the fuel-filler cap if the
Loose Fuel Cap warning appears in the
vehicle information display. If the fuel-
filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or
install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
light should turn off
af ter a few driving trips. If the
lightdoes not turn off af ter a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the dealer.
∙MIL blinking — An engine misfire has been
detected which may damage the emis-
sion control system. To reduce or avoid
emission control system damage:
– do not drive at speeds above 45 mph (72 km/h).
– avoid hard acceleration or decelera- tion.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
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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 (if so equipped)
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? (if so
equipped)
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 (if so equipped)
29. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
30. Illumination indicator
31. Outside Temperature Display 32. Low Outside Temperature (if so
equipped)
33. Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
34. ECO mode indicator (if so equipped)
35. Vehicle ahead detection 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.
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Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly af ter the ve-
hicle has been refueled. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Fuel-filler cap” in the
“Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion of this manual.
Low Oil Pressure: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears in the message area
of the vehicle information display if low oil
pressure is detected. This gauge is not de-
signed to indicate low oil level.The low oil
pressure warning is not designed to indi-
cate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to
check the oil level. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
Low Washer Fluid
This warning illuminates when the
windshield-washer fluid is at a low level.
Add windshield-washer fluid as necessary.
For additional information, refer to
“Windshield-washer fluid” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pres-
sures of all four tires to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For additional
information, refer to “Low tire pressure
warning light” in this section and “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when there is an er-
ror with your TPMS. If this warning comes
on, have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Door Open
This warning illuminates when a door has
been opened.Alarm - Time for a break? (if so
equipped)
This indicator appears when the driver en-
ables the Timer Alert function within the
Alarm settings and the selected set time is
expired. The time is based on ignition on
time and can be set up to six hours.
Power will turn off to save the battery
This message appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display af ter a period of time if the
ignition switch is in the ACC or the ON po-
sition and if the vehicle is in P (Park). For
additional information, refer to “Push-
button ignition switch positions” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears af ter the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Push-button ig-
nition switch positions” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
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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 .................3-6
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
Mirrors ......................................... 3-31
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-31
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-31
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-32

The interior trunk lid release mechanism
provides a means of escape for children
and adults in the event they become
locked inside the trunk.
To open the trunk from the inside, pull the
illuminated release handle until the lock re-
leases and push up on the trunk lid. The
release handle is made of a material that
glows in the dark af ter a brief exposure to
ambient light.
The handle is located inside the trunk com-
partment on the interior of the trunk lid.
INTERIOR TRUNK ACCESS
The trunk can be accessed from the driv-
er’s side or the passenger side of the rear
seat.1. Move the front seat to the most for- ward position.
2. Pull up on the knob on the rear seat- back.
3. Fold down the driver’s or passenger’s side seatback.
WARNING
∙ Never allow anyone to ride in thecargo area or on the rear seat when it
is in the fold-down position. Use of
these areas by passengers without
proper restraints could result in seri-
ous injury or death in an accident or
sudden stop.
∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding
or shif ting. Do not place cargo higher
than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
∙ When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched po-
sition. If they are not completely se-
cured, passengers may be injured in
an accident or sudden stop.
∙ Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
rear seatback and trunk lid securely
latched when not in use, and prevent
children’s access to car keys.
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.
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR
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