2023 NISSAN SENTRA Owners Manual

Driver Assistance
The driver assistance menu allows the user to change the settings for driving, parking, and braking aids.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu itemExplanation
Lane Displays available lane options.
Lane Departure Warning Allows user to turn the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system on or off. For additional information, see “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-29).
Blind Spot Displays available blind spot options.
Blind Spot Warning Allows user to turn the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system on or off. For additional information, see “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-36).
Emergency Brake Displays available emergency braking options.
Front Allows user to turn the front emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, see “Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection” (P. 5-92) and “Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)”
(P. 5-106).
Rear Allows user to turn the rear emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, see "Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB)” (P. 5-85).
Speed Limit Sign Allows user to turn the Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system on or off. For additional information, see “Traffic Sign Recognition
(TSR)” (P. 5-25).
Parking Aids Displays available parking aids.
Auto Show Sonar Allows user to auto display the sonar. For additional information, see “Rear Sonar System (RSS)” (P. 5-135).
Rear 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, see “Rear Cross Traffic A lert
(RCTA)” (P. 5-48).
Driver Attention Alert Allows user to turn the Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) on or off. For additional information, see “Intelligent Driver Al ertness
(I-DA)” (P. 5-121).
Timer Alert Allows user to set the timer alert.
Low Temperature Alert Allows user to turn the low temperature alert on or off.
Chassis Control Displays available chassis control options.
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ECO Mode Setting
The ECO mode setting menu allows the user to change the settings for the ECO mode.
Menu itemExplanation
ECO Mode Customize Displays available ECO mode settings.
Cruise Control Allows user to turn the Cruise Control mode on or off. For additional information, see “Cruise Control” (P. 5-59).
Air Conditioning Allows user to turn the Air Conditioning mode on or off. For additional information, see “Heater and air conditioner”
(P. 4-32, 4-39).
ECO Drive Assist 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 Setting
The TPMS settings menu allows the user to view or change the tire pressure units displayed in the vehicle information display.
Menu item Explanation
TPMS Setting Displays available tire pressure settings.
Tire Pressure Unit Allows user to select the tire pressure units that will display in the vehicle information display.
Clock
Menu item Explanation
Clock Allows user to adjust the clock settings and time within the vehicle information display. Adjustments that can
be made include manually setting the time, 12H/24H format, and time zone (if so equipped).
The clock can also be set within the center display. For additional information, refer to the separate
NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.
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Vehicle Settings
The vehicle settings allow the user to change the settings for lights, wipers, locking, keys, and other vehicle settings.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu itemExplanation
Lighting Displays the available lighting options.
Welcome Headlight Allows user to turn the welcome light on or off.
Auto Room Lamp Allows user to turn the auto room lamp on or off.
Auto Headlight Displays the auto headlight options.
Turn on earliest Allows user to enable the turn on earliest setting.
Turn on earlier Allows user to enable the turn on earlier setting.
Turn on standard Allows user to enable the turn on standard setting.
Turn on later Allows user to enable the turn on later setting.
Turn indicator Displays the available turn indicator options.
3 Flashes Allows user to turn 3 flash pass feature on or off.
Continuous Allows user to adjust the continuous feature.
Locking Displays the available locking options.
Ext. Door Switch Allows user to turn the exterior door switch on or off. When turned on, the request switch on the door is acti-
vated.
Selective Unlock Allows user to turn selective unlock on oroff. When the door handle request switch on the driver’s 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 the door handle request switch on the
front passenger’s door is pushed to be unlocked, all the doors will be unlocked. When this item is turned off,
all the doors will be unlocked af ter the door unlock operation is performed once.
Auto Door Unlock Displays the auto door unlock options.
Shif t to P Doors will unlock when the vehicle is shif ted into Park.
IGN OFF Doors will unlock when the ignition is turned off.
OFF Doors will have to be manually unlocked.
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Menu itemExplanation
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 available wiper options.
Speed Dependent Allows user to turn wiper with speed on or off.
Rear Door Alert Displays the available Rear Door Alert options.
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.
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, see “Changing wheels and tires” (P. 8-38). 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 Explanation
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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Customize Display
The customize display menu allows the user to customize the information that appears in the vehicle information display.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu itemExplanation
Main Menu Selection Displays available screens that can be shown in the vehicle information display.
Home Allows user to turn the home screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Speed Allows user to turn the speed screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Blank Allows user to turn the blank on or off in the vehicle information display.
Fuel Economy Allows user to turn the fuel economy screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
ECO Pedal Guide Allows user to turn the ECO Pedal guide screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Drive Computer Allows user to turn the drive computer screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
TPMS Allows user to turn the TPMS screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Speed Limit Sign Allows user to turn the TSR screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Audio Allows user to turn the audio controls screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Driving Aids Allows user to turn the driving aids screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Cruise Allows user to turn the cruise control screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Chassis Control Allows user to turn the chassis control screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Cruise Screen Transition Allow user to turn the cruise screen transition on or off.
Welcome Effect Displays the available welcome effect settings.
Gauges Allows user to turn the gauges effect on or off.
Animation Allows user to turn the animation effect on or off.
Light/Wiper Guidance Displays the available light and wiper guidance settings.
Lights mode guidance Allows user to turn the light mode guidance on or off.
Wiper mode guidance Allows user to turn the wiper mode guidance on or off.
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Unit/Language
The unit/language menu allows the user to change the units shown in the vehicle information display.
Menu itemExplanation
Mileage/Fuel Displays the available mileage/fuel display units and allows user to select preferred unit for display.
Tire Pressure Allows user to select the tire pressure display units.
Temperature Allows user to select the temperature display units.
Language Displays the available language options and allows user to select preferred language for display.
Factory Reset
The factory reset menu allows the user to restore the vehicle information display settings to factory status.
Menu item Explanation
Factory Reset Allows user to reset the vehicle information display setti
ngs to the original factory settings. Once selected,
the user can confirm or cancel the reset.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
The following messages may appear in
your vehicle information display.
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,
see “NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery dis-
charge” (P. 5-13)
Key Battery Low
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, see “Battery replacement” (P. 8-23).
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, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” (P. 3-2).
Key System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
Af ter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this warning appears 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 warning appears while the en-
gine is stopped, it may be impossible to
start the engine.
If the warning appears 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.
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, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” (P. 3-2).
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.
Brightness indicator
This indicator appears when the vehicle
information display screen brightness is
being adjusted.
Chassis Control System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
This warning appears if there is an error in
the Chassis Control system. Have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. For
additional information, see “Chassis Con-
trol” (P. 5-133).
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Rear Door Alert is activated
When the system is enabled, this message
appears when the Rear Door Alert system
is active and can remind the driver to check
the back seat.
• Using the steering wheel switch, a drivercan select “Dismiss Message” to clear the
display for a period of time. If no selection
is made, this message automatically
turns off af ter a period of time. If this mes-
sage does not automatically turn off, it is
not a malfunction.
• Using the steering wheel switch, a driver can select “Disable Alert” to disable the
selected alert for the remainder of the
current trip.
WARNING
Selecting “Dismiss Message” during a
stop within a trip temporarily dis-
misses the message for that stop with-
out turning the system off. Alerts can
be provided for other stops during the
trip. Selecting “Disable Alert” turns off
the Rear Door Alert system for the re-
mainder of a trip and no audible alert
will be provided.
NOTE:
This system is disabled until a driver en-
ables it using the vehicle information
display. For additional information, see
“How to use the vehicle information dis-
play ” (P. 2-18).
For additional information, see “Rear Door
Alert” (P. 2-62).
Check Rear Seat For All Articles
When the system is enabled, this message
appears when the vehicle comes to a com-
plete stop, the vehicle is transitioned from
the D (Drive) position to P (Park) position,
and the driver exits the vehicle. This mes-
sage alerts the driver, af ter a period of time,
to check for items in the rear seat af ter the
audible alert has been provided.
NOTE:
This system is disabled until a driver en-
ables it using the vehicle information
display. For additional information, see
“How to use the vehicle information dis-
play ” (P. 2-33).
For additional information, see “Rear Door
Alert” (P. 2-62).
Door/Trunk Open
This warning appears when a door has
been opened.
Drive sport mode indicator
A small “S” appears to the right of the Trans-
mission Shif t Position indicator in the ve-
hicle information display when the drive
sport mode is engaged.
Activate the drive sport mode by pushing
the switch on the shif t lever while the shif t
lever is in the D (Drive) position.
For additional information, see “Drive sport
mode switch” (P. 5-20)
Headlight System Error See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when there is an er-
ror with the system. For additional informa-
tion, see “Headlight and turn signal switch”
(P. 2-52).
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, see “Fuel-filler cap” (P. 3-23)
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