2023 NISSAN SENTRA immobilizer

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered
key (for example, when interference is
caused by another registered key, an auto-
mated toll road device or automatic pay-
ment device on the key ring), restart the
engine using the following procedure:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON posi-tion for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position, and wait approximately
10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the de- vice (which may have caused the inter-
ference) separate from the registered
key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN
recommends placing the registered key on
a separate key ring to avoid interference
from other devices. • Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
• Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool- ant, brake and clutch fluid (if so equipped),
and windshield-washer fluid as fre-
quently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
• Check that all windows and lights are clean.
• Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
• Lock all doors.
• Position seat and adjust head restraints/headrests.
• Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
• Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to do likewise.
• Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position. For additional information,
see “Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders” (P. 2-9). 1. Apply the parking brake.
2.
Continuously Variable Transmission
model:
Move the shif t lever to P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral). P (Park) is recommended.
The starter is designed not to operate
if the shif t lever is in any of the driving
positions.
Manual Transmission (M/T) model:
Move the shif t lever to N (Neutral). De-
press the clutch pedal to the floor.
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully
depressed.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion. Depress the brake pedal and the
clutch pedal (if so equipped) and push
the ignition switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while de-
pressing the brake pedal with the igni-
tion switch in any position.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE
5-14Starting and driving

Engine Block Heater.............5-142Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Event Data recorders............10-24Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items.......................9-5Extended storage switch..........2-65Eyeglass case.................2-68
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F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-13Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire..................... .6-3Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-10Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Clutch fluid..................8-11Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-10Engine coolant................8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Windshield-washer fluid..........8-11Fog light switch................2-59Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system). . .1-52Front power seat adjustment........1-5Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket..............2-66
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-126Fuel gauge..................2-7Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation..........10-4Fuel-filler cap................3-24Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-23Fuel-filler lid.................3-24Loose fuel cap warning......2-28, 2-42Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-125Fuel gauge....................2-7Fuel-filler door.................3-23Fuses......................8-20Fusible links...................8-21
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Gas cap.....................3-24Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Fuel gauge..................2-7Speedometer..............2-4, 2-5Tachometer................ .2-6Trip odometer................2-5General maintenance.............9-2Glove box................... .2-67
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Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®. .4-66Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2
Head restraints.................1-8Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-52Headlight control switch...........2-52Headlights...................8-25Heated seat switches............2-60Heated steering wheel switch.......2-61Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls
................4-32, 4-40Heater operation..........4-33, 4-41Hill start assist system...........5-135Hood.......................3-21Horn...................... .2-59
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Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-11Immobilizer system..........2-49, 5-14Important vehicle information label. . .10-13In-cabin microfilter..............8-17Increasing fuel economy..........5-126IndicatorNISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge indicator
............5-13Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-28Instrument brightness control.......2-58Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-2Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-58Intelligent Around View® Monitor......4-16Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC).......5-61Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).....5-121Intelligent Engine Brake...........5-134
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Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW).....................5-106Intelligent Key systemKey operating range............3-9Key operation................3-10Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-13Troubleshooting guide.......3-16,3-17Warning signals...........3-16,3-17Intelligent Trace Control..........5-133Interior light...............2-74,2-75Interior trunk lid release...........3-22iPod® Player................. .4-56ISOFIX child restraints.............1-25
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Jump starting..............6-9, 8-14
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Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-23Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-13KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®........3-2,3-7NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..................... .3-3
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Labels
Air conditioner specification label. . .10-14C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-13Emission control information label. .10-13Engine serial number..........10-13F.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-13Tire and Loading Information label. .10-14Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.................... .10-12Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-65Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-29LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-25Launch bar menu................4-7License plate
Installing the license plate........10-15LightAir bag warning light........1-65, 2-12Brake light (See stop light)........8-27Bulb check/instrument panel......2-10Bulb replacement.............8-27Charge warning light............2-11Exterior and Interior lights........8-27Fog light switch..............2-59Fog lights..................8-26Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-52Headlight control switch.........2-52Headlights..................8-25Interior light..............2-74,2-75Light bulbs.................8-25Low tire pressure warning light.....2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light.............2-28, 2-43Spotlights (See map light)........2-75Trunk light..................2-76Lights......................8-25Map lights..................2-75Lock
Child safety rear door lock.........3-7Door locks................. .3-4Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-23Power door locks...........3-5, 3-6Trunk lid lock opener lever........3-22Loose fuel cap warning........2-28,2-42Low fuel warning light.........2-28, 2-43Low tire pressure warning light.......2-13Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light..............2-28, 2-43Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)................. .10-16
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Maintenance
General maintenance...........9-2Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-2Seat belt maintenance..........1-20Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-7Malfunction indicator light..........2-11Manual front seat adjustment........1-3
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Map lights....................2-75Menu button...................4-5Meters and gauges..............2-4Instrument brightness control.....2-58Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-28Outside mirror control..........3-29Outside mirrors..............3-29Rearview...................3-28Vanity mirror................3-27Mirrors......................3-28Moonroof.................2-73,7-5Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-27
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NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........3-2,3-7NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge indicator..............5-13NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System................. .2-49, 5-14NissanConnect® Owner's Manual......4-2
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Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). .10-6Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine oil level.........8-6Engine oil.................. .8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Outside mirror control............3-29Outside mirrors................3-29Overhead sunglasses holder........2-68Overheat
If your vehicle overheats.........6-11Owner's manual order form........10-25Owner's manual/service manual
order information..............10-25
P
ParkingParking/parking on hills.........5-127Parking brake.................5-22Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system. .4-66PowerPower door locks...........3-5, 3-6Power outlet................2-64Powerrearwindows............2-71Power steering system.........5-128Power windows..............2-70Rear power windows...........2-71Power outlet................. .2-64Power steering................5-128Precautions
Maintenance precautions.........8-2Precautions on booster
seats...............1-30, 1-36, 1-40Precautions on child
restraints............1-30, 1-36, 1-40
Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-12Precautions on supplemental
restraint system..............1-44Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting..................6-11
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-66FM/AM radio................4-48Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test................... .10-24Rear Automatic Braking (RAB). . . .2-15, 5-85Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-48Rear Door Alert.........2-27,2-42, 2-62Rear power windows.............2-71Rear seat.....................1-7Rear Sonar System (RSS)..........5-135Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch................2-51Rearview mirror................3-28RearView Monitor................4-8Recommended Fluids............10-2Recorders
Event Data................ .10-24Refrigerant recommendation.......10-8Registering a vehicle in another
country.................... .10-12Remote Engine Start..........3-18,5-15Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-22
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SafetyChild safety rear door lock.........3-7Child seat belts.....1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-40Reporting safety defects (US only). .10-22Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment......1-3Front power seat adjustment.......1-5Rear seat adjustment............1-7Seat beltChild safety..................1-21Infants and small children.....1-21,1-22Injured person................1-16Larger children...............1-22Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-12Pregnant women..............1-15Seat belt extenders............1-20Seat belt maintenance..........1-20Seat belts................1-12,7-7Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-19Three-point type with retractor.....1-16Seat belt extenders..............1-20Seat belt warning light.........1-15,2-12Seatback pockets...............2-66SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Armrests....................1-7Front seats..................1-2Manual front seat adjustment......1-3Rear seat....................1-7Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start.........2-49, 5-14
Security systemsVehicle security system.........2-48Self-adjusting brakes.............8-19Service manual order form........10-25Servicing air conditioner...........4-43Shif t lock release...............5-19Shif tingContinuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
..................5-17,5-18Manual transmission...........5-21Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-19Siri® Eyes-Free................ .4-63Sonar
Rear system................5-135Spark plug replacement...........8-16Spark plugs...................8-16Specifications................ .10-9Speedometer...............2-4, 2-5Spotlights (See map light)..........2-75SRS warning label...............1-65Stability control................5-131Standard maintenance............9-9Starting
Before starting the engine........5-14Jump starting.............6-9, 8-14Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting................6-11Starting the engine............5-14Starting the engine..............5-14Starting the engine (models with NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system)...........5-14Steering
Power steering system.........5-128
Steering wheel.................3-26Stop light....................8-27Storage.................... .2-66Storage tray..................2-67Sun visors....................3-26Sunglasses case...............2-68Sunglasses holder..............2-68Sunroof...................2-73,7-5Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-65Supplemental air bag warning
light................... .1-65, 2-12Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................... .1-52Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-65Precautions on supplemental
restraint system..............1-44Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-44SwitchAutolight switch..............2-53Automatic power window switch. . . .2-71Fog light switch..............2-59Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-52Headlight control switch.........2-52Instrument brightness control.....2-58Power door lock switch........3-5, 3-6Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch..............2-51Turn signal switch.............2-58
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Tachometer...................2-6Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start...............2-49, 5-14Three-way catalyst...............5-4TiltTelescopic steering............3-26TireFlat tire................... .6-3Spare tire................6-4, 8-41Tire and Loading Information label. .10-14Tire chains..................8-37Tire pressure................8-29Tire rotation.................8-38Types of tires................8-36Uniform tire quality grading.......10-21Wheel/tire size...............10-10Wheels and tires..............8-29Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-13Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)...................... .5-5Towing
2-wheel drive models...........6-134-wheel drive models...........6-13Flat towing................ .10-20Trailer towing...............10-20Towing a trailer................10-20Towing your vehicle..............6-12Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)........5-25
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid
..................8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-16Driving with manual transmission. . .5-21Travel (See registering a vehicle in
another country)...............10-12Trip odometer................. .2-5Trunk access through the rear seat. . . .3-23Trunk lid.....................3-22Trunk lid lock opener lever..........3-22Trunk light....................2-76Turn signal switch...............2-58
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Uniform tire quality grading........10-21USB interface.................4-53USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........2-64
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Vanity mirror..................3-27Variable voltage control system......8-15Vehicle dimensions and weights.....10-11Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-131Vehicle identification.............10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)...............10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate...................... .10-12
Vehicle immobilizer system.....2-49, 5-14Vehicle information display......2-18,2-32Vehicle loading information........10-16Vehicle recovery................6-14Vehicle security system...........2-48Vehicle security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start
...............2-49, 5-14Vents...................... .4-31Visors......................3-26Voice Prompt Interrupt...........4-69
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Warning
Air bag warning light........1-65, 2-12Battery charge warning light.......2-11Brake warning light............2-10Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-11Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Loose fuel cap warning......2-28, 2-42Low fuel warning light.......2-28, 2-43Low tire pressure warning light.....2-13Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light.............2-28, 2-43Seat belt warning light.......1-15,2-12Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-65, 2-12Vehicle security system.........2-48Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-65Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders...............2-9
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