Nissan Sentra (2019 year). Instruction - part 6

Tachometer
Warning and indicator lights

Vehicle information display
Odometer
Twin trip odometer
Outside temperature display

Speedometer
Warning and indicator lights

Fuel gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER

This vehicle is equipped with a speedom-
eter and odometer. The speedometer is
located on the right side the meter cluster.
The odometer is located within the vehicle
information display (Type A — if so
equipped) or the trip computer (Type B —
if so equipped) to the left of the speedom-
eter.

Type B (if so equipped)

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Speedometer

The speedometer indicates the vehicle
speed.

Odometer/Twin trip odometer

The odometer

䊊

and the twin trip odom-

eter

䊊

are displayed when the ignition

switch is placed in the ON position.

The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.

The twin trip odometer records the dis-
tance of individual trips.

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Type B (if so equipped)

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Changing the display

Press the

button on the steering

wheel to change the display as follows:
Accel guide/Average fuel economy

→ In-

stant fuel economy/Average fuel economy

→ Average fuel economy → Average speed

→ Distance to empty → Trip A → Trip B

Resetting the trip odometer

Press the

button on the steering

wheel for more than 1 second to reset the
currently displayed trip odometer to zero.

LOOSE FUEL CAP warning
message

For vehicles without a vehicle informa-
tion display: Push the reset button

䊊

for

more than 1 second to reset the LOOSE
FUEL CAP warning message in the trip
computer

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after the fuel cap has been

tightened. For additional information, refer
to “Fuel-filler cap” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.

For vehicles with a vehicle information
display: For additional information, refer to
“Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators” in the section.

Check tire pressure warning
message (if so equipped)

The CHECK TIRE PRES (pressure) warning
message is displayed when the low tire
pressure warning light is illuminated and
low tire pressure is detected. Check and
adjust the tire pressure to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. The
CHECK TIRE PRES warning message turns
off when the low tire pressure warning light
turns off.

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The low tire pressure warning light remains
illuminated until the tires are inflated to the
recommended COLD tire pressure. The
CHECK TIRE PRES warning message is dis-
played each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the low
tire pressure warning light remains illumi-
nated. For additional information, refer to
“Low tire pressure warning light” in the “In-
struments and controls” section, “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting and driving” section, and “Wheels
and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual.

TACHOMETER

The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).

Do not rev the engine into the red zone

䊊

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce
engine speed. Operating the engine in
the red zone may cause serious engine
damage.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE

NOTE:

The ignition switch must be placed in the
ON position for the gauge to give a read-
ing.

The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature. The engine coolant tempera-
ture is within the normal range when the
reading is within the zone

䊊

shown in the

illustration.

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The engine coolant temperature varies
with the outside air temperature and driv-
ing conditions.

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates a coolant tem-
perature near the hot (H) end of the nor-
mal range, reduce vehicle speed to de-
crease the temperature. If the gauge is
over the normal range, stop the vehicle
as soon as safely possible. If the engine
is overheated, continued operation of
the vehicle may seriously damage the
engine. For additional information, re-
fer to “If your vehicle overheats” in the
“In case of emergency” section for im-
mediate action required.

FUEL GAUGE

NOTE:

The ignition switch must be placed in the
ON position for the gauge to give a read-
ing.

The gauge indicates the approximate fuel
level in the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during brak-
ing, turning, acceleration, or going up or
down hills.

Type B (if so equipped)

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The low fuel warning light comes on when
the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge reg-
isters 0 (Empty).

The arrow on the fuel pump symbol

indicates the fuel-filler location.

CAUTION

∙ If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips. the

light

should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the ve-
hicle inspected. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

∙ For additional information, refer to

“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
this section.

TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped)

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the modes of the trip computer
can be selected by pressing the

but-

ton on the steering wheel. The following
modes can be selected:

∙ Trip A

∙ Trip B

∙ ECO Pedal Indicator (if so equipped)

∙ Instant fuel economy

∙ Average fuel economy

∙ Average speed

∙ Distance to empty

∙ Trip computer reset

Type B (if so equipped)

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Trip symbol: A or B

Trip A

Measures the distance of one specific trip

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Trip B

Measures the distance of a second specific
trip.

ECO Pedal Indicator Display (if so
equipped)

Use the ECO Pedal Indicator

䊊

for improv-

ing fuel economy.

When the ECO Pedal Indicator bar is in the
green range, it displays the recommended
accelerator pedal position to optimize fuel
economy.

If the ECO Pedal Indicator bar is out of the
green range, the vehicle will not provide
optimized fuel economy.

NOTE:

The ECO Pedal Indicator’s bar is not dis-
played when the cruise control is in op-
eration.

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AVE & INST fuel economy

When Average & Instant fuel economy in-
formation is displayed, there will be differ-
ent sections to read:

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Instant fuel economy (BAR graph)

䊊

Average fuel economy (BAR & DIGIT)

The bar graph is not displayed when ve-
hicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h).

Instant fuel economy

The instant fuel economy mode shows the
instant fuel economy. The display updates
instantly when driving.

Average fuel economy

The average fuel economy mode shows
the average fuel economy since the last
reset.

Resetting

done

pressing

the

button on the steering wheel for

more than approximately 1 second. The
display is updated every 30 seconds. At
about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a reset,
the display shows (----).

Average speed

The average speed mode shows the aver-
age vehicle speed since last reset. Reset-
ting is done by pressing the

button

on the steering wheel for more than ap-
proximately 1 second. The display is up-
dated every 30 seconds. The first 30 sec-
onds after a reset, the display shows (----).

Distance to empty

The distance to empty (dte) mode provides
you with an estimation of the distance that
can be driven before refueling. The dte is
constantly being calculated, based on the
amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the
actual fuel economy which will depend on
driving conditions. Dashes (—) indicate that
fuel remaining volume cannot be read by
the fuel pump and should be refilled as
soon as possible.

The display is updated every 30 seconds.

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NOTE:

When driving uphill or rounding curves,
the fuel in the tank shifts, which may
momentarily change the display.

Trip computer reset

To reset Trip A, Trip B, AVG/mpg, or
AVG/mph, go to the desired mode on the
trip computer and hold the

button on

the steering wheel for more than 3 sec-
onds.

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

The outside temperature function pro-
vides a display of the outside temperature
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.

The display of positive temperatures is un-
signed (blank), negative temperatures are
prefixed with a minus sign.

The outside temperature will always be vis-
ible on the left side of the display.

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Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light

NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light
(if so equipped)

Front passenger air bag status light

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
system warning light (if so equipped)

Power steering warning light

High beam indicator light (blue)

Brake warning light

Seat belt warning light and chime

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Charge warning light

Shift P (Park) warning light (if so equipped)

Overdrive OFF indicator light
(if so equipped)

Door open warning light (if so equipped)

Supplemental air bag warning light

Security indicator light

Engine oil pressure warning light
(if so equipped)

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light (CVT models)
(if so equipped)

Side light and headlight indicator light
(green)

Low fuel warning light (if so equipped)

Cruise indicator light (if so equipped)

Slip indicator light

Low tire pressure warning light
(if so equipped)

ECO mode indicator light (if so equipped)

SPORT mode indicator light
(if so equipped)

Low windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)

Engine start operation indicator light
(if so equipped)

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Master warning light (if so equipped)

Front fog light indicator light
(if so equipped)

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light

WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

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CHECKING LIGHTS

With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:

The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:

SPORT ,
If any light does not come on or operate in
a way other than described, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb and/or a system mal-
function. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the vehicle information display
between the speedometer and tachom-
eter. For additional information, refer to “Ve-
hicle information display” in this section.

WARNING LIGHTS

For additional information on warnings
and indicators, refer to “Vehicle information
display” in this section.

Anti-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,
refer to “Brake system” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

Automatic Emergency

Braking (AEB) system
warning light (if so
equipped)

This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It turns
off after the engine is started.

This light illuminates when the AEB system
is set to OFF on the vehicle information
display.

If the light illuminates when the AEB sys-
tem is on, it may indicate that the system is
unavailable. For additional information, re-
fer to “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.

Brake warning

light

This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.

Parking brake indicator

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.

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Low brake fluid warning light

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on while the engine
is running with the parking brake not ap-
plied, stop the vehicle and perform the fol-
lowing:

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake

fluid as necessary. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Brake fluid” in the “Do-
it-yourself ” section of this manual.

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have

the warning system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

WARNING

∙ Your brake system may not be work-

ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for repairs.
Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because

driving

could

dangerous.

∙ Pressing the brake pedal with the en-

gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.

∙ If the brake fluid level is below the

MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator

When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the
brake warning light and the ABS warning
light illuminate, it may indicate the ABS is
not functioning properly. Have the brake
system checked and, if necessary, repaired.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. Avoid high-speed
driving and abrupt braking. For additional
information, refer to “Anti-lock Braking Sys-
tem (ABS) warning light” in this section.

Charge warning light

If this light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging sys-
tem is not functioning properly. Turn the
engine off and check the generator belt. If
the belt is loose, broken, missing, or if the
light remains on, have your vehicle serviced
immediately. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.

Door open warning light (if

so equipped)

This light comes on when any of the doors
are not closed securely while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.

Engine oil pressure

warning light (if so
equipped)

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop
the engine immediately and call a NISSAN
dealer or other authorized repair shop.

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The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. For
additional information, refer to “Engine oil”
in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.

CAUTION

Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.

Low fuel warning light (if so

equipped)

This light comes on 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 will be
a small reserve of fuel in the tank when
the fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty).

Low tire pressure warning

light (if so equipped)

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.

After 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 “CHECK TIRE PRES” (vehicles
without a vehicle information display)
also appears in the trip computer or the
“Tire Pressure Low – Add Air” (vehicles
with a vehicle information display) ap-
pears 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. After 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.

For vehicles without a vehicle information
display, the low tire pressure warning light
remains illuminated until the tires are in-
flated to the recommended COLD tire
pressure. The “CHECK TIRE PRES” warning
message is displayed each time the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position as
long as the low tire pressure warning light
remains illuminated.

For vehicles with a vehicle information dis-
play, the “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warn-
ing appears each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the low
tire pressure warning light remains illumi-
nated.

For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section, “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting and driving” and “In case of emer-
gency” sections of this manual.

TPMS malfunction

If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the
low tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. The
light will remain on after 1 minute. Have the

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system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
The "CHECK TIRE PRES" warning message
”/”Tire Pressure Low— Add Air” warning
does not appear if the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates to indicate a
TPMS malfunction.

For additional information, refer to “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting and driving” section and “Tire
pressure” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual.

WARNING

∙ Radio waves could adversely affect

electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the

electric

medical

equipment

manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use.

∙ If the light does not illuminate with

the ignition switch placed in the ON
position, have the vehicle checked as
soon as possible. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

∙ If the light illuminates while driving,

avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and in-
crease the likelihood of tire failure. Se-
rious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could re-
sult in serious personal injury or
death. Check the tire pressure for all
four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to
the recommended COLD tire pressure
show on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label located in the driver’s
door opening to turn the low tire pres-
sure warning light off. If the light still
illuminates while driving after adjust-
ing the tire pressure, a tire may be flat
or the TPMS may be malfunctioning. If
you have a flat tire, replace it with a
spare tire as soon as possible. If no tire
is flat and all tires are properly in-
flated, have the vehicle checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

∙ When replacing a wheel without the

TPMS such as the spare tire, the TPMS
will not function and the low tire pres-
sure warning light will flash for ap-
proximately 1 minute. The light will re-
main on after 1 minute. Have your
tires replaced and/or TPMS system
reset as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for these services.

∙ Replacing tires with those not origi-

nally specified by NISSAN could affect
the proper operation of the TPMS.

CAUTION

∙ The TPMS is not a substitute for the

regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.

∙ If the vehicle is being driven at speeds

of less than 16 mph (25 km/h), the
TPMS may not operate correctly.

∙ Be sure to install the specified size of

tires to the four wheels correctly.

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Low windshield-washer

fluid warning light (if so
equipped)

This light comes on when the windshield-
washer

fluid

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.

Master warning light (if so

equipped)

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:

∙ No key warning

∙ Low washer fluid warning

∙ Parking brake release warning

∙ Door open warning

∙ Loose fuel cap warning

∙ Check tire pressure warning

∙ Emergency brake warning

∙ Lock warning

∙ I-Key system warning

∙ Headlight system warning

∙ ITS warning

∙ Shipping mode warning

∙ Low oil pressure warning

For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section.

NISSAN Intelligent Key®

warning light (if so
equipped)

After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on for about
2 seconds and then turns off. This light illu-
minates or blinks as follows:

∙ The light blinks in yellow when the door

is closed with the Intelligent Key left out-
side the vehicle and the ignition switch
in the ACC or ON position. Make sure
that the Intelligent Key is inside the ve-
hicle.

∙ The light blinks in green when the Intel-

ligent Key battery is running out of
power. Replace the battery with a new
one. For additional information, refer to
“Battery” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual.

∙ The light illuminates in yellow when it

warns of a malfunction with the electri-
cal steering lock system or the Intelli-
gent Key system.

If the warning light illuminates in yellow
while the engine is stopped, it may be im-
possible to free the steering lock or 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 vehicle
checked and repaired as soon as possible.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.

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Power steering

warning light

WARNING

∙ If the engine is not running or is

turned off while driving, the power as-
sist 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. After starting the engine, the
power steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the power steering system is op-
erational.

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, refer to “Power
steering” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.

Seat belt warning light and

chime

The light and chime remind you to fasten
your seat belts. The light illuminates when-
ever the ignition switch is placed in the ON
or START position and remains illuminated
until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the
same time, the chime sounds for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.

The seat belt warning light may also illumi-
nate if the front passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened when the front passenger’s seat
is occupied. For 7 seconds after the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, the sys-
tem does not activate the warning light for
the front passenger.

For additional information, refer to “Seat
belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of
this manual.

Shift P (Park) warning light

(if so equipped)

This light blinks red and the key reminder
chime sounds if the shift lever is in any
position other than P (Park) and the ignition
switch is in the OFF position. Return the
shift lever to P (Park) with the ignition
switch in the OFF position and the light will
turn off. Place the ignition switch in the
LOCK position and the chime will turn off.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.

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