2023 NISSAN SENTRA park assist

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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High Beam Assist indicator
light (green) (if so equipped)
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, see “Headlight
and turn signal switch” (P. 2-52).
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.
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, see “Headlight and turn signal switch”
(P. 2-52).
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights (green)
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.
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.
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 Intelligent Key is lef t inside the vehiclewhen locking the doors and trunk.
• 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, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” (P. 3-2).
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.
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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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Thebutton will be on the NISSAN
Intelligent Key® if the vehicle has Remote
Engine Start. This feature allows the engine
to start from outside the vehicle.
The following features may be affected
when the Remote Engine Start feature is
used:
• Vehicles with a manual climate control system will default to the last used heat-
ing or cooling mode. • Vehicles with an automatic climate con-
trol system may default to either a heat-
ing or cooling mode depending on out-
side and cabin temperatures. For
additional information, see “Remote En-
gine Start with Intelligent Climate Control”
(P. 4-41).
Laws in some local communities may re-
strict or prohibit the use of the Remote
Engine Start, or the amount of time a
parked engine may idle. For example, some
laws require a person using Remote Engine
Start to have the vehicle in view or may
restrict idling time except in freezing tem-
peratures. Check local regulations for any
requirements.
Other conditions may affect the function of
the Remote Engine Start feature. For addi-
tional information, see “Conditions the Re-
mote Engine Start will not work” (P. 3-20).
Other conditions can affect the perfor-
mance of the Intelligent Key transmitter.
For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” (P. 3-7).
REMOTE ENGINE START
OPERATING RANGE
WARNING
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadver-
tent door lock activation, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.
• Do not use Remote Engine Start in
closed spaces such as a garage. Do
not breathe exhaust gases; they con-
tain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dan-
gerous. It can cause unconscious-
ness or death.
LPD2995
REMOTE ENGINE START (if so
equipped)
3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)...............5-121
Intelligent Driver Alertness system
operation .................................. 5-121
How to enable/disable the Intelligent
Driver Alertness (I-DA) system ..............5-122
Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
system limitations ......................... 5-123
Break-in schedule ............................. 5-125
Fuel efficient driving tips .......................5-125
Increasing fuel economy ......................5-126
Parking/parking on hills .......................5-127
Power steering ................................ 5-128
Brake system ................................. 5-129
Brake precautions .......................... 5-129
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............5-129
Brake Assist ................................ 5-131
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ........5-131
Rise-up and build-up ....................... 5-132
Brake force distribution ....................5-132
Chassis Control ............................... 5-133Intelligent Trace Control
....................5-133
Active Ride Control ......................... 5-134
Intelligent Engine Brake ....................5-134
Hill start assist system ........................5-135
Rear Sonar System (RSS) ......................5-135
System operation .......................... 5-136
How to enable/disable the sonar
system ..................................... 5-138
Sonar limitations ........................... 5-140
System temporarily unavailable ............5-140
System maintenance ......................5-140
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-141
Freeing a frozen door lock ..................5-141
Antifreeze .................................. 5-141
Battery..................................... 5-141
Draining of coolant water ..................5-141
Tire equipment ............................. 5-141
Special winter equipment ..................5-142
Driving on snow or ice ......................5-142
Engine
block heater (if so equipped) ........5-142

To back up, lif t up on the shif t lever ringO1
and then move it to the R (Reverse) position
af ter stopping the vehicle completely.
The shif t lever ring
O1returns to its original
position when the shif t lever is moved to
the N (Neutral) position.
If it is difficult to move the shif t lever into R
(Reverse) or 1 (1st), shif t into N (Neutral), then
release the clutch pedal. Depress the
clutch pedal again and shif t into R (Re-
verse) or 1 (1st).
Suggested up-shif t speeds
The following are suggested vehicle
speeds for shif ting into a higher gear.
These suggestions relate to fuel economy
and vehicle performance. Actual upshif t
speeds will vary according to road condi-
tions, the weather and individual driving
habits.
2.0L 4 cylinder (MR20DD engine models)
(6 M/T)
GEAR Change mph (km/h)
1st to 2nd 9 (14)
2nd to 3rd 14 (22)
3rd to 4th 19 (31)
4th to 5th 26 (42)
5th to 6th 30 (48)
Suggested maximum speed in
each gear
Downshif t to a lower gear if the engine is
not running smoothly or if you need to
accelerate.
Do not exceed the maximum suggested
speed (shown below) in any gear. For level
road driving, use the highest gear sug-
gested for that speed. Always observe
posted speed limits, and drive according to
the road conditions, which will ensure safe
operation. Do not over-rev the engine
when shif ting to a lower gear as it may
cause engine damage or loss of vehicle
control.
2.0L 4 cylinder (MR20DD engine models)
(6 M/T)
GEARmph (km/h)
1st 30 (48)
2nd 52 (83)
3rd 76 (122)
4th 103 (166)
5th —
6th —
WARNING
• Be sure the parking brake is fully re-
leased before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to
an accident.
• Do not release the parking brake
from outside the vehicle.
• Do not use the shif t lever in place of
the parking brake. When parking, be
sure the parking brake is fully
engaged.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.
PARKING BRAKE
5-22Starting and driving

Radio frequency statement (Type
B) (if so equipped)
For USA
FCC : OAYSRR2B
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FCC Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipmentFor Canada
Applicable law: Canada 310
This device contains licence-exempt
transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
1.
This device may not cause
interference.
2. This device must accept any interfer-
ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.
Radio frequency radiation exposure in-
formation: This equipment complies
with radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and oper-
ated with minimum distance of 20 cm
between the radiator and your body.
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the RCTA
system could result in serious injury or
death.
• The RCTA system is not a replace-
ment for proper driving procedures
and is not designed to prevent con-
tact with vehicles or objects. When
backing out of a parking space, al-
ways use the side and rear mirrors
and turn and look in the direction
your vehicle will move. Never rely
solely on the RCTA system.
The RCTA system will assist you when
backing out from a parking space. When
the vehicle is in reverse, the system is de-
signed to detect other vehicles approach-
ing from the right or lef t of the vehicle. If the
system detects cross traffic, it will alert you.
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA)
5-48Starting and driving