2020 NISSAN SENTRA Owner´s Manual

High Beam Assist indicator
light (green)
This indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beams selected. This indicates that the
high beam assist is operational.
For additional information, refer to “Head-
light and turn signal switch” in this section.
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 closedtightly, 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 sys-
tem malfunction has been detected.
Check the fuel-filler cap if the Loose Fuel
Cap warning appears in the vehicle infor-
mation 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
light does not turn off af ter a few
driving trips, have the vehicle inspected. It is
recommended 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.
The MIL may stop blinking and come on
steady. Have the vehicle inspected. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
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Side light and headlight
indicator light (green)
The side light and headlight indicator light
illuminates when the side light or headlight
position is selected. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operat-
ing, thus alerting that the vehicle is nearing
its traction limits. The road surface may be
slippery.
You may feel or hear the system working;
this is normal.
The light will blink for a few seconds af ter
the VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
The
indicator light also comes on
when you place the ignition switch in the
ON position. The light will turn off af ter ap-
proximately 2 seconds if the system is op-
erational. If the light does not come on
have the system checked. it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the
VDC is turned off in the vehicle information
display. This indicates the VDC has been
turned off.
Turn the VDC on using the vehicle informa-
tion display, or by restarting the engine. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
The VDC light also comes on when the ig-
nition switch is placed in the ON position.
The light will turn off af ter a period of time if
the system is operational. If the light stays
on or comes on along with the
indica-
tor light while you are driving, have the VDC
system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
VDC should remain on unless freeing a
vehicle from mud or snow.
While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or
accelerating, but this is normal.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a disc brake pad requires
replacement, it makes a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-
tion, whether or not the brake pedal is de-
pressed. Have the brakes checked as soon
as possible if the warning sound is heard.
Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver's door is
opened while the key is lef t in the ignition
switch. Remove the key and take it with you
when leaving the vehicle.
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Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF
position, a chime sounds when the driver's
door is opened if the headlights or parking
lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before
leaving the vehicle.
NISSAN Intelligent Key® door
buzzer
The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if
any one of the following improper opera-
tions is found.
• The ignition switch is not returned to theLOCK position when locking the doors.
• The Intelligent Key is lef t inside the vehicle when locking the doors.
• The Intelligent Key is taken outside the vehicle when operating the vehicle.
• Any doors are not closed securely when locking the doors.
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check
both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key. For
additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
Parking brake reminder chime
A chime sounds if the parking brake is set
and the vehicle is driven. The chime will
stop if the parking brake is released or the
vehicle speed returns to zero.
The vehicle information display is located
to the lef t of the speedometer. It displays
such items as:
• Vehicle settings
• Trip computer information
• Drive system warnings and settings
• Cruise control system information
• NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation infor-mation
• Indicators and warnings
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY 4.2
INCH (11 cm) TYPE A (if so equipped)
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HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be
changed using the,, and OK buttons located on the steer-
ing wheel.
1- Use these buttons
to navigate the vehicle information
display.
2OK - Change or select an item in the
vehicle information display.
3— Returns to the previous menu.
The OK,
andbuttons also
control audio and control panel functions
in some conditions. Most screens and
menus offer instruction prompts of the
steering switch buttons to indicate how to
control the vehicle information display. The
OK button changes the audio source and
the
buttons also control voice
recognition manual mode. The OK button
can be used to change the audio source
when the audio screen is displayed. The
buttons can be used when con-
trolling voice recognition prompts manu-
ally. For additional information, refer to the
separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle in placed in the ON posi-
tion the screens that display in the vehicle
information include:
• Active system status (if so equipped)
• Trip computer
• Fuel economy
• Warnings
• Outside air temperature
• Odometer/Twin Trip Odometer Warnings will only display if there are any
present. For additional information, refer to
“Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators” in this section.
To control what items display in the vehicle
information display, refer to “Meter settings”
in this section.
SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the
information displayed in the vehicle infor-
mation display:
• VDC Setting
• Driver Assistance
• ECO Mode Setting
• TPMS Settings
• Clock
• Vehicle Settings
• Maintenance
• Customize Display
• Unit
• Language
• Factory Reset
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VDC Setting
The VDC Setting menu allows the user to enable or disable the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.
Menu itemResult
System Allows the user turn the VDC system on or off. For additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” in the Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Driver Assistance
The driver assistance menu allows the user to change the settings for driving, parking, and braking aids.
Menu item Result
Emergency Brake Displays available emergency braking options. Front Allows user to turn the front emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, refer to “Automatic Emer- gency Braking with Pedestrian Detection” and “Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Rear Allows user to turn the rear emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, refer to "Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Lane Displays available lane options. Lane Departure Warning Allows user to turn the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system on or off. For additional information, refer to “Lane Depar- ture Warning (LDW)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Blind Spot Displays available blind spot options. Blind Spot/BSW Allows user to turn the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system on or off. For additional information, refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Speed Limit Sign (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system on or off. For additional information, refer to “TrafficSignRec- ognition (TSR)” in the Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Parking Aids Displays available parking aids.
Display Allows user to auto display the sonar. For additional information, refer to “Rear Sonar System (RSS)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Rear Sensor Allows user to turn the rear sonar on or off.
Distance Allows user to set the distance sensor range to Long/Medium/Short.
Volume Allows the user to set the parking sensor volume to High/Medium/Low.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Allows user to turn the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system on or off. For additional information, refer to “Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Driver Attention Alert Allows user to turn the Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) on or off. For additional information, refer to “Intelligent Driv er
Alertness (I-DA)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
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ECO Mode Setting
The ECO mode setting menu allows the user to change the settings for the ECO mode.
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ECO Customize Displays available ECO mode settings.
Cruise Control Allows user to set the Cruise Control mode to Normal or ECO. For additional information, refer to “Cruise Control”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Air Conditioning Allows user to set the Air Conditioning mode to Normal or ECO. For additional information, refer to “Heater and air
conditioner” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section of this manual.
ECO Info Settings Displays available ECO information settings.
ECO Indicator Allows user to turn the ECO indicator on or off.
ECO Drive Report Allows user to turn the ECO Drive Report on or off.
View History Displays the history report for the vehicle.
TPMS Settings
The TPMS settings menu allows the user to change the tire pressure units displayed in the vehicle information display.
Menu item Result
TPMS Setting Displays available TPMS settings.
Tire Pressure Unit Allows user to select the tire pressure units that will display in the vehicle information display.
Clock
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Clock Allows user to adjust the clock settings and time within the vehicle information display. Adjustments that can
be made include automatically setting the time, 12H/24H format and manually setting the time. If these op-
tions do not appear, the clock must be set within the center display. For additional information, refer to the
separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
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Vehicle Settings
The vehicle settings allow the user to change the lighting and locking settings.
Menu itemResult
Lighting Displays the available option for lighting.
Light Off Delay (if so equipped) Allows user to change the length of time the exterior lights remain on.
Locking Displays the available locking options.
Selective Unlock Allows user to turn selective unlock on or off. When turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked af ter the door un-
lock operation. When the door handle request switch on the driver’s or front passenger’s side door is pushed to be
unlocked, only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All the doors can be unlocked if the door unlock operation
is performed again within 5 seconds. When this item is turned off, all the doors will be unlocked af ter the door un-
lock operation is performed once.
Auto Door Unlock Displays the auto door unlock options.
Shif t to Park Doors will unlock when the vehicle is shif ted into P (Park).
IGN OFF Doors will unlock when the ignition is turned off.
OFF Doors will have to be manually unlocked.
Horn beeps on lock Allows user to turn answer back horn on or off. When turned on, the horn will chirp and the hazard indicators will
flash once when locking the vehicle with the Intelligent Key.
Wipers Displays the various wipers settings. For additional information, refer to “Wiper and washer switch” in this section.
Speed Dependent Allows the user to turn the speed dependent feature on or off.
Rear Door Alert Displays the available Rear Door Alert options. For additional information, refer to “Rear Door Alert” in this section.
Horn & Alert When selected, the alert is displayed and horn sounds.
Alert Only When selected, only the alert is displayed.
OFF When selected, no alert or horn will be active.
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Maintenance
The maintenance menu allows the user to set reminders for various vehicle maintenance items.
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a substitute for regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Changing wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual. Many factors including tire inflation,
alignment, driving habits and road conditions affect tire wear and when tires should be replaced. Setting the tire replacement
indicator for a certain driving distance does not mean your tires will last that long. Use the tire replacement indicator as a guide
only and always perform regular tire checks. Failure to perform regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks could result in
tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to a collision, which could result in serious personal injury or death.
Menu item Result
Maintenance Displays various maintenance reminder options.
Oil Control System Allows user to reset the current interval. This should only be done af ter completing oil change maintenance.
Oil and Filter Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Tire Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Other Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
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