2023 NISSAN SENTRA Emergency brake

Warning/Indicator
light (red) Name Page
or
Brake warning
light 2-10
Charge warning
light 2-11
Engine oil
pressure
warning light 2-11
Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) 2-11
Master warning
light 2-12
Warning/
Indicator
light (red) Name Page
Seat belt warning
light and chime 2-12
Supplemental air
bag warning light 2-12
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)warning light 2-13
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Automatic
Emergency
Braking with Pedestrian
Detection system
warning light (if so equipped) 2-13
Front passenger
air bag status light 2-13
Low tire pressure
warning light 2-13
Master warning
light 2-15
Power steering
warning light 2-15
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Warning/Indicator light (red)Warning/Indicator light (yellow) Warning/Indicator light (other)
orBrake warning lightorAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightECO mode indicator light (green)
Charge warning lightAutomatic Emergency Braking with
Pedestrian Detection system warning light
(if so equipped)Front fog light indicator light
(if so equipped) (green)
Engine oil pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightHigh Beam Assist indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Master warning lightMaster warning lightSide light and headlight indicator light
(green)
Seat belt warning light and chimePower steering warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)
Supplemental air bag warning lightRear Automatic Braking OFF warning light
(if so equipped)
Slip indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates
and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is
operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally but without anti-
lock assistance. For additional information,
see “Brake system” (P. 5-129).
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection
system warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It turns
off af ter the engine is started.This light illuminates when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is set to OFF
in the vehicle information display.
If the light illuminates when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is on, it may
indicate that the system is unavailable. For
additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-92) and “Intelligent Forward
Collision Warning (I-FCW)” (P. 5-106).
Front passenger air bag
status 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, see “Front pas-
senger air bag and status light” (P. 1-55).
Low tire pressure warning
light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS) that moni-
tors the tire pressure of all tires except the
spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns
of low tire pressure or indicates that the
TPMS is not functioning properly.Af ter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about 1
second and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illumi-
nate. The “Tire Pressure Low – Add Air”
appears in the vehicle information
display.
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust
the tire pressure of all four tires to the
recommended COLD tire pressure shown
on the Tire and Loading Information la-
bel located in the driver’s door opening.
The low tire pressure warning light does
not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted. Af ter the tire is in-
flated to the recommended pressure,
the vehicle must be driven at speeds
above 16 mph (25 km/h) to activate the
TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure
warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge
to check the tire pressure.
The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
appears each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the low
tire pressure warning light remains
illuminated.
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Master warning light
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:
• Low washer fluid warning
• Loose fuel cap warning
• Low tire pressure warning
• Emergency brake warning
• Lock warning
• Shipping mode warning
• Door/Trunk open warning (when vehicleis moving)
• LED Headlight system warning (if so equipped)
• Chassis Control system fault warning (if so equipped)
• Service CVT warnings
• Service engine warnings
• Rear emergency braking warning (If so equipped)
• Parking sensor error warning
• Driver Attention Alert warning (if so equipped)
• ITS system malfunction warning • Traffic Sign Recognition warnings (if so
equipped)
• I-Key system warnings
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display 4.2 inch (11 cm) Type A”
(P. 2-18) or “Vehicle information display 7
inch (18 cm) Type B” (P. 2-32).
Power steering warning
light
WARNING
• If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the steering will not work.
Steering will be harder to operate.
• When the power steering warning
light illuminates with the engine run-
ning, there will be no power assist for
the steering. You will still have control
of the vehicle but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the power steering warning light
illuminates. Af ter starting the engine, the
power steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the power steering system is
operational.
If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the power steering system is not
functioning properly and may need servic-
ing. Have the power steering system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the power steering warning light illu-
minates with the engine running, there will
be no power assist for the steering but you
will still have control of the vehicle. At this
time, greater steering effort is required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds.
For additional information, see “Power
steering” (P. 5-128).
Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB) OFF warning light (if
so equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It turns
off af ter the engine is started.
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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
VDC Setting
The VDC Setting menu allows the user to enable or disable the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.
Menu item
Explanation
System Allows the user turn the VDC system on or off. For additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system” (P. 5-131).
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 item Explanation
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).
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 De-
parture Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-29).
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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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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving..........5-4
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..............5-4
Three-way catalyst ...........................5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) .......................................5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover ................5-9
Off-roadrecovery ............................5-9
Rapid air pressure loss .......................5-9
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ..........5-10
Push-button ignition switch .....................5-11
Operating range ............................ 5-12
Push-button ignition switch positions .......5-12
Emergency engine shut off ..................5-13
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge ................................... 5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........5-14
Before starting the engine .....................5-14
Starting the engine ............................. 5-14
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) ........5-15
Driving the vehicle .............................. 5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) (if so equipped) ........................ 5-16
Manual transmission (if so equipped) ........5-21
Parking brake .................................. 5-22
Hand type (if so equipped) ...................5-23
Pedal type (if so equipped) ..................5-23ECO mode switch
.............................. 5-24
Shif t lever indicator (2.0L 4 cylinder
(MR20DD engine model) Manual
Transmission models only)
(if so equipped) .............................. 5-24
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) (if so equipped) . . . 5-25 System operation ........................... 5-26
Turning the Traffic Sign Recognition
(TSR) system on and off .....................5-27
System temporarily unavailable .............5-28
System malfunction ......................... 5-28
System maintenance .......................5-28
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) .................5-29
LDW system operation ......................5-30
How to enable/disable the LDW system .....5-32
LDW system limitations .....................5-33
System temporarily unavailable .............5-34
System malfunction ......................... 5-35
System maintenance .......................5-35
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) .......................5-36
BS
W system operation ...................... 5-38
How to enable/disable the BSW system .....5-39
BSW system limitations .....................5-41
BSW driving situations .......................5-42
System temporarily unavailable .............5-45
System maintenance .......................5-47

“Wheels and tires” (P. 6-3). If a tire rapidly
loses air pressure or “blows-out” while driv-
ing, maintain control of the vehicle by fol-
lowing the procedure below. Please note
that this procedure is only a general guide.
The vehicle must be driven as appropriate
based on the conditions of the vehicle, road
and traffic.
WARNING
If there is a sudden loss of tire air pres-
sure, the vehicle will generally move or
pull in the direction of the flat tire. In
this situation, losing control of the ve-
hicle may cause a collision and result in
personal injury.
To help avoid loss of control:
• Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
• Do not rapidly release the accelerator
pedal.
• Do not rapidly turn the steering
wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course. 3. When appropriate, slowly release the ac-
celerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe lo- cation off the road and away from traffic
if possible.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradu- ally stop the vehicle.
6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and contact a roadside emergency service
to change the tire. For additional infor-
mation, see “Changing a flat tire” (P. 6-3 ).
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs. Alcohol in the blood-
stream reduces coordination, delays
reaction time and impairs judgement.
Driving af ter drinking alcohol increases
the likelihood of being involved in an
accident injuring yourself and others.
Additionally, if you are injured in an ac-
cident, alcohol can increase the sever-
ity of the injury. NISSAN is committed to safe driving. How-
ever, you must choose not to drive under
the influence of alcohol. Every year thou-
sands of people are injured or killed in
alcohol-related collisions. Although the lo-
cal laws vary on what is considered to be
legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol
affects all people differently and most
people underestimate the effects of
alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don't mix!
That is true for drugs (over-the-counter,
prescription) and illegal drugs, too. Don't
drive if your ability to operate your vehicle is
impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other
physical condition.
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