2022 NISSAN SENTRA check engine light

10. Release Parking Brake
11. Low Fuel
12. Loose Fuel Cap
13. Engine Oil Service due in–––km
14. Low Washer Fluid (if so equipped)
15. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
16. Door/ Trunk Open
17. Timer Alert —Time for a break?
18. Low outside temperature indicator
19. Power will turn off to save the battery
20. Power turned off to save the battery
21. Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
22. Headlight System Error See Owner’sManual (if so equipped)
23. Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s Manual
24. Driver Attention Alert— Take a Break?
25. Driver Attention Alert Malfunction
26. Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual
27. Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruction
28. Malfunction (if so equipped) 29. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
30. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indica-
tors (if so equipped)
31. CVT (AT) Malfunction Service now (if so equipped)
32. CVT (AT) hot Power reduced (if so equipped)
33. Chassis Control System Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
34. Not Available System Malfunction
35. Not Available Front Radar Blocked
36. Currently not available (if so equipped)
37. Not Available Poor Road Conditions (if so equipped)
38. Unavailable: High Cabin Temperature
39. Rear Door Alert is activated
40. Check Rear Seat For All Articles
41. Rear seat belt reminder
42. Rotate Steering Wheel and Push Start Switch
43. No Key Press and hold to Stop Engine
44. Speed Limit Sign (if so equipped)
45. Brightness indicator 46. Engine Stalled Stop safely
47. Engine Malfunction Power reduced Ser-
vice now
48. Engine Malfunction Service now
49. Engine hot Power reduced
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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Key Battery Low
This indicator illuminates when the Intelli-
gent Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator illuminates, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Battery replacement” in
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
Key System Error: See Owner’s
Manual
Af ter the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, this light comes on for a period
of time and then turns off.
The Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key sys-
tem. If the light comes on while the engine
is stopped, it may be impossible 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 system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Key Registration Complete
This appears when a new Intelligent Key is
registered to the vehicle.
Shif t to Park
This warning illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the AUTO ACC or OFF position
and the shif t lever is not in the P (Park)
position. Also, a chime sounds when the
ignition switch is in the AUTO ACC or OFF
position.
If this warning illuminates, move the shif t
lever to the P (Park) position and start the
engine.
Push Ignition to OFF
Af ter the Push Ignition to OFF warning illu-
minates, the warning will illuminate if the
ignition switch is placed in the AUTO ACC
position when the shif t lever is moved to
the P (Park) position.
To turn off the Push warning, place the ig-
nition switch in the ON position and then in
the LOCK position.
Push brake and start switch to drive
This indicator appears when the shif t lever
is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator also appears when the ve-
hicle has been started using the Remote
Engine Start (if so equipped) function.
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch withthe brake pedal depressed. You can start
the engine from any position of the ignition
switch.
Engine start operation for Intelligent
Key system (if I-Key battery level is
low)
This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the In-
telligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch
with the Intelligent Key while depressing
the brake pedal. For additional information,
refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery dis-
charge” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Release Parking Brake
This warning illuminates in the message
area of the vehicle information display
when the parking brake is set and the ve-
hicle is driven.
Low Fuel
This warning illuminates when the fuel level
in the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as
soon as it is convenient, preferably before
the fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty).
There
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will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank
when the fuel gauge needle reaches 0
(Empty).
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.
EngineOilServiceduein–––km
This distance to oil change is displayed if
the distance to oil change is less than 100
km (62 miles).
Low Washer Fluid (if so equipped)
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.
Door/Trunk Open
This warning illuminates when a door or
the trunk has been opened.
Timer Alert — Time for a break?
This indicator appears when the set time is
reached. The time can be set up to six
hours. For additional information, refer to
“Settings” in this section.
Low outside temperature indicator
This indicator appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 3°C (37°F). The tempera-
ture can be changed to display in Celsius or
Fahrenheit. For additional information, re-
fer to “Settings” in this section.
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 AUTO ACC or the ON
position 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.
Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are lef t in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
OFF or AUTO position. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.
Headlight System Error See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)
This warning illuminates when there is an
error with the system. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.
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If this indicator appears, push the ignition
switch while lightly turning the steering
wheel right and lef t.
No Key Press and hold to Stop Engine
This message appears when the Intelligent
key is not detected and the engine should
be turned off.
Speed Limit Sign indicator (if so
equipped)
This message may appear when the Traffic
Sign Recognition system is engaged.
For additional information, refer to “Traffic
Sign Recognition (TSR)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Brightness indicator
This indicator appears when the vehicle
information display screen brightness is
being adjusted.
Engine Stalled: Stop safely (if so
equipped)
This message appears 30 seconds before
the vehicle is shutdown due to an above
normal operating exhaust temperature.
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) and
malfunction warning (red) will illuminate.
Have the system checked. It is recom-mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer im-
mediately for this service.
Engine Malfunction: Power Reduced
Service now (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the engine is
not operating under normal conditions. If
this warning comes on, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Engine Malfunction Service now (if so
equipped)
This warning illuminates when there is a
problem with the engine. If this warning
comes on, have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Engine hot Power reduced (if so
equipped)
This engine has a high fluid temperature
protection mode. If the fluid temperature
becomes too high (for example, climbing
steep grades in high temperatures with
heavy loads, such as when towing a trailer),
engine power and, under some conditions,
vehicle speed will be decreased automati-
cally to reduce the chance of engine dam-
age. Vehicle speed can be controlled with
the accelerator pedal, but the engine and
vehicle speed may be reduced.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
(Continuously Variable
Transmission only)
SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
When pushing the ignition switch to
stop the engine The P (Park) warning light in the instru-
ment panel illuminates and the inside
chime sounds continuously. The shif t lever is not in the P (Park) po-
sition.
Make sure that the shif t lever is in the
P (Park) position.
When opening the driver's door A warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC posi-
tion.Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
When pushing the door handle re-
quest switch (if so equipped) to lock
the door The outside chime sounds for a few
seconds.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
or the trunk.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you.
When closing the doors The P (Park) warning light in the instru-
ment panel illuminates and the outside
chime sounds continuously.
The ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF
position and the shif t lever is not in the
P (Park) position.Make sure that the shif t lever is in the
P (Park) position and place the ignition
switch in the OFF position.
The Rear Door Alert warning message
appears on the display, the horn
sounds three times, or a Check Rear
Seat for All Articles warning appears on
the display. The Rear Door Alert is activated.
Check the back seat for all articles,
press the ENTER button to clear the
Rear Door Alert warning message.
The outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds and all doors unlock. The Intelligent Key is in the vehicle or
trunk.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you.
When opening the driver's door A warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC posi-
tion.Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
When closing the trunk lid The outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately 10 seconds and the trunk lid
opens. The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk.
Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you.
When pressing the
button on
the Intelligent Key to the lock the door The outside chime sounds for a few
seconds and all the doors unlock. The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
or the trunk.
Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you.
A door is not closed securely. Close the doors securely.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Manual Transmission only)
SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
When the parking brake is fully applied The inside warning chime sounds con-
tinuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
When opening the driver's door A warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion.Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
When pushing the door handle re-
quest switch (if so equipped) to lock
the door The outside chime sounds for a few
seconds.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
or the trunk.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you.
When closing the doors The key warning light in the instrument
panel illuminates, the outside chime
sounds three times and the inside
warning chime sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
The ignition switch is in the ACC posi-
tion.
Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
The outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds and all doors unlock. The Intelligent Key is in the vehicle or
trunk.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you.
When pushing the ignition switch to
start the engine The key warning shows in the vehicle
information display.
The battery charge is low.Replace the battery with a new one.
For additional information, refer to
“Battery replacement” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
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The Remote Engine Start operating range
is approximately 197 f t (60 m) from the ve-
hicle.
REMOTE STARTING THE VEHICLE
To use the Remote Engine Start feature to
start the engine perform the following:
1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.
2. Press the
button to lock all doors.
3. Within 5 seconds press and hold the
button until the turn signal lights
flash and the tail lamps turn on. If the
vehicle is not within view press and hold
the
button for at least 2 seconds.
The following events will occur when the
engine starts:
• The parking lights will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running.
• The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
• The engine will continue to run for 10 min- utes. Repeat the steps to extend the time
for an additional 10 minutes. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Extending en-
gine run time” in this section.
Depress and hold the brake then push the
push-button ignition switch to the ON po-
sition before driving. For additional infor- mation, refer to “Driving the vehicle” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIME
The Remote Engine Start feature can be
extended one time by performing the
steps listed in “Remote starting the vehicle”
in this section. Run time will be calculated
as follows:
• The first 10 minute run time will start
when the Remote Engine Start function is
performed.
• The second 10 minutes will start immedi- ately when the Remote Engine Start
function is performed again. For example,
if the engine has been running for 5 min-
utes, and 10 minutes are added, the en-
gine will run for a total of 15 minutes.
• Extending engine run time will bring you to the two Remote Engine Start limit.
A maximum of two Remote Engine Starts,
or a single start with an extension, are al-
lowed between ignition cycles.
The ignition switch must be cycled to the
ON position and then back to the OFF po-
sition before the Remote Engine Start pro-
cedure can be used again.
CANCELING A REMOTE ENGINE
START
To cancel a Remote Engine Start, perform
one of the following:
• Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle and press
until the parking lights turn off.
• Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
• Cycle the ignition switch on and then off.
• The extended engine run time has ex- pired.
• The first 10 minute timer has expired.
• The engine hood has been opened.
• The shif t lever is moved out of park.
• The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the vehicle.
• The ignition switch is pushed without an Intelligent Key in the vehicle.
• The ignition switch is pushed with an In- telligent Key in the vehicle but the brake
pedal is not depressed.
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CONDITIONS THE REMOTE ENGINE
START WILL NOT WORK
The Remote Engine Start will not operate if
any of the following conditions are present:
• “Remote Engine Start” is turned off in the“Vehicle Settings” menu of the vehicle in-
formation display.
• The ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
• The hood is not securely closed.
• The hazard indicator lights are on.
• The engine is still running. The engine must be completely stopped. Wait at
least 6 seconds if the engine goes from
running to off. This is not applicable when
extending engine run time.
• The
button is not pressed and held
for at least 2 seconds.
• The
button is not pressed and held
within 5 seconds of pressing the lock but-
ton.
• The brake is pressed.
• The doors are not closed and locked.
• The trunk is open.
• The Key System Error warning shows in the vehicle information display.
• The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the vehicle. • Two Remote Engine Starts, or a single
Remote Engine Start with an extension,
have already been used.
• The vehicle is not in P (Park).
• There is a detected registered key already inside of the vehicle.
• The Remote Engine Start function has been switched to the OFF position in “Ve-
hicle Settings” of the vehicle information
display. For additional information, refer
to “Vehicle information display” in the “In-
struments and controls” section of this
manual.
The Remote Engine Start may display a
warning or indicator in the vehicle informa-
tion display. For additional information, re-
fer to “Vehicle information display” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
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