Nissan Sentra (2019 year). Instruction

WARNING

∙ Do not leave children or adults who

would normally require the assis-
tance of others alone in your vehicle.
Pets should also not be left alone.
They could accidentally injure them-
selves or others through inadvertent
operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.

∙ Closely supervise children when they

are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
rear seatback and trunk lid securely
latched when not in use, and prevent
children’s access to car keys.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

WARNING

∙ Do not breathe exhaust gases; they

contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dan-
gerous. It can cause unconsciousness
or death.

∙ If you suspect that exhaust fumes are

entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the ve-
hicle inspected immediately.

∙ Do not run the engine in closed spaces

such as a garage.

∙ Do not park the vehicle with the en-

gine running for any extended length
of time.

∙ Keep the rear vent windows, liftgates,

doors and trunk lids (if so equipped)
closed while driving, otherwise ex-
haust gases could be drawn into the
passenger compartment. If you must
drive with one of these open, follow
these precautions:

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the

air recirculation but-

ton to off and the fan control dial to
high to circulate the air.

∙ If electrical wiring or other cable con-

nections

must

pass

trailer

through the seal on the trunk lid or the
body, follow the manufacturer’s rec-
ommendation

prevent

carbon

monoxide entry into the vehicle.

∙ The exhaust system and body should

be inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:

a. The vehicle is raised for service.

b. You suspect that exhaust fumes

are entering into the passenger
compartment.

c. You notice a change in the sound of

the exhaust system.

d. You have had an accident involving

damage to the exhaust system,
underbody, or rear of the vehicle.

THREE-WAY CATALYST

The three-way catalyst is an emission con-
trol device installed in the exhaust system.
Exhaust gases in the three-way catalyst
are burned at high temperatures to help
reduce pollutants.

WARNING

∙ The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys-

tem are very hot. Keep people, animals
or flammable materials away from the
exhaust system components.

∙ Do not stop or park the vehicle over

flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags. They may
ignite and cause a fire.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND
DRIVING

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CAUTION

∙ Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits

from leaded gasoline will seriously re-
duce the three-way catalyst’s ability
to help reduce exhaust pollutants.

∙ Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-

tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or
electrical systems can cause overrich
fuel flow into the three-way catalyst,
causing it to overheat. Do not keep
driving if the engine misfires, or if no-
ticeable loss of performance or other
unusual operating conditions are de-
tected. Have the vehicle inspected
promptly. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

∙ Avoid driving with an extremely low

fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damag-
ing the three-way catalyst.

∙ Do not race the engine while warming

it up.

∙ Do not push or tow your vehicle to

start the engine.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as pos-
sible, and inflate them to the proper pres-
sure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substi-
tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver’s responsibility to maintain cor-
rect tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumi-
nation of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-
bined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illu-
minated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists. When the malfunc-
tion indicator is illuminated, the system
may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, includ-
ing the installation of replacement or alter-
nate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning prop-
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.

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Additional information:

∙ When replacing a wheel without the

TPMS such as the spare tire, the TPMS
does not monitor the tire pressure of
the spare tire.

∙ The TPMS will activate only when the

vehicle is driven at speeds above
16 mph (25 km/h). Also, this system may
not detect a sudden drop in tire pres-
sure (for example, a flat tire while driv-
ing).

∙ The low tire pressure warning light does

not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure of all your tires is adjusted. Af-
ter the tires are inflated to the recom-
mended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven

speeds

above

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 “CHECK TIRE PRES” (Type A - if so

equipped) or the “Tire Pressure Low -
Add Air” (Type B - if so equipped) warn-
ing message is displayed in the odom-
eter when the low tire pressure warning
light is illuminated and low tire pressure
is detected. The “CHECK TIRE PRES”
(Type A - if so equipped) or the “Tire
Pressure Low - Add Air” (Type B - if so
equipped) warning message turns off
when the low tire pressure warning light
turns off. The low tire pressure warning
light remains illuminated until the tires
are inflated to the recommended COLD
tire pressure. The “CHECK TIRE PRES”
(Type A - if so equipped) or the “Tire
Pressure Low - Add Air” (Type B - if so
equipped) 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
illuminated.

∙ The “CHECK TIRE PRES” (Type A - if so

equipped) or the “Tire Pressure Low -
Add Air” (Type B - if so equipped) warn-
ing is not displayed if the low tire pres-
sure warning light illuminates to indi-
cate a TPMS malfunction.

∙ Tire pressure rises and falls depending

on the heat caused by the vehicle’s op-
eration and the outside temperature.
Do not reduce the tire pressure after
driving because the tire pressure rises
after driving. Low outside temperature
can lower the temperature of the air
inside the tire which can cause a lower
tire inflation pressure. This may cause
the low tire pressure warning light to
illuminate. If the warning light illumi-
nates, check the tire pressure for all four
tires.

∙ The Tire and Loading Information label

is located in the driver’s door opening.

For additional information, refer to “Check
tire pressure warning message” or “Low tire
pressure warning light” in the “Instruments
and controls” section and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.

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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 low tire pressure warning 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 dam-
age the tires and increase the likeli-
hood of tire failure. Serious vehicle
damage could occur and may lead to
an accident and could result in serious
personal injury. Check the tire pressure
for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure
to the recommended COLD tire pres-
sure shown on the Tire and Loading In-
formation label to turn the low tire
pressure warning light off. If you have a
flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as
soon as possible. (For additional infor-
mation on changing a flat tire, refer to
“Flat tire” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this manual.)

∙ When replacing a wheel without the

TPMS such as the spare tire, when a
spare tire is mounted or a wheel is
replaced, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning
light will flash for approximately
1 minute. The light will remain on after
1 minute. Have your tires replaced
and/or TPMS reset as soon as pos-
sible. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.

∙ Replacing tires with those not origi-

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

∙ Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol

tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pres-
sure sensors.

CAUTION

Do not place metalized film or any
metal parts (antenna, etc.) on the win-
dows. This may cause poor reception of
the signals from the tire pressure sen-
sors, and the TPMS will not function
properly.

Some devices and transmitters may tem-
porarily interfere with the operation of the
TPMS and cause the low tire pressure
warning light to illuminate.

Some examples are:

∙ Facilities or electric devices using simi-

lar radio frequencies are near the ve-
hicle.

∙ If a transmitter set to similar frequen-

cies is being used in or near the vehicle.

∙ If a computer (or similar equipment) or

a DC/AC converter is being used in or
near the vehicle.

The low tire pressure warning light may
illuminate in the following cases:

∙ If the vehicle is equipped with a wheel

and tire without TPMS.

∙ If the TPMS has been replaced and the

ID has not been registered.

∙ If the wheel is not originally specified by

NISSAN.

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FCC Notice:

For USA:

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 accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This

device

complies

with

Industry

Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert (if so
equipped)

When adding air to an under-inflated tire,
the TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert provides
visual and audible signals outside the ve-
hicle to help you inflate the tires to the rec-
ommended COLD tire pressure.

Vehicle set-up:

1. Park the vehicle in a safe and level place.

2. Apply the parking brake and place the

shift lever in the P (Park) position (if so
equipped).

3. Place the ignition switch in the ON po-

sition. Do not start the engine.

Operation:

1. Add air to the tire.

2. After a few seconds, the hazard indica-

tors will start flashing.

3. When

the

designated

pressure

reached, the horn beeps once and the
hazard indicators stop flashing.

4. Perform the above steps for each tire.

∙ If the tire is over-inflated more than

approximately 4 psi (30 kPa), the horn
beeps and the hazard indicators

flash three times. To correct the pres-
sure, push the core of the valve stem
on the tire briefly to release pressure.
When the pressure reaches the des-
ignated pressure, the horn beeps
once.

∙ If the hazard indicator does not flash

within approximately 15 seconds af-
ter starting to inflate the tire, it indi-
cates that the Easy-Fill Tire Alert is
not operating.

∙ The TPMS will not activate the Easy-

Fill Tire Alert under the following con-
ditions:

– If there is interference from an exter-

nal device or transmitter.

– The air pressure from the inflation

device is not sufficient to inflate the
tire.

– There is a malfunction in the TPMS

system.

– There is a malfunction in the horn or

hazard indicators.

– The identification code of the tire’s

pressure sensor is not registered to
the system.

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– The battery of the tire pressure sen-

sor is low.

∙ If the Easy-Fill Tire Alert does not op-

erate due to TPMS interference, move
the vehicle about 3 ft (1 m) backward
or forward and try again.

If the Easy-Fill Tire Alert is not working, use a
tire pressure gauge.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND
ROLLOVER

WARNING

Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss
of control or an accident.

Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive
speed, high speed cornering, or sudden
steering maneuvers, because these driving
practices could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle.

As with any vehicle, loss of control could
result in a collision with other vehicles or
objects or cause the vehicle to roll over,
particularly if the loss of control causes
the vehicle to slide sideways.

Be attentive at all times, and avoid driving
when tired. Never drive when under the in-
fluence of alcohol or drugs (including pre-
scription or over-the-counter drugs which
may cause drowsiness). Always wear your
seat belt as outlined in the “Safety – Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint sys-
tem” section of this manual, and also in-
struct your passengers to do so.

Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted or improperly belted person
is significantly more likely to be injured
or killed than a person properly wearing
a seat belt.

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY

While driving, the right side or left side
wheels may unintentionally leave the road
surface. If this occurs, maintain control of
the vehicle by following the procedure be-
low. 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.

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.

2. Do not apply the brakes.

3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering

wheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course.

4. When appropriate, slowly release the

accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.

5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the

vehicle to follow the road while vehicle
speed is reduced. Do not attempt to
drive the vehicle back onto the road
surface until vehicle speed is reduced.

6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn

the steering wheel until both tires re-
turn to the road surface. When all tires
are on the road surface, steer the ve-
hicle to stay in the appropriate driving
lane.

∙ If you decide that it is not safe to re-

turn the vehicle to the road surface
based on vehicle, road or traffic con-
ditions, gradually slow the vehicle to a
stop in a safe place off the road.

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RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS

Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged
due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air
pressure loss can also be caused by driving
on under-inflated tires.

Rapid air pressure loss can affect the han-
dling and stability of the vehicle, especially
at highway speeds.

Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by
maintaining the correct air pressure and
visually inspecting the tires for wear and
damage. For additional information, refer
to “Wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual. If a tire rapidly loses
air pressure or “blows-out” while driving,
maintain control of the vehicle by following
the procedure below. Please note that this
procedure is only a general guide. The ve-
hicle 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 vehicle
may cause a collision and result in per-
sonal 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

accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.

4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe

location 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 addi-
tional information, refer to “Changing a
flat tire” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this manual.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream
reduces coordination, delays reaction
time and impairs judgement. Driving
after drinking alcohol increases the
likelihood of being involved in an acci-
dent injuring yourself and others. Addi-
tionally, if you are injured in an accident,
alcohol can increase the severity of the
injury.

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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 alco-
hol.

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.

WARNING

Never remove or turn the key to the
LOCK position while driving. The steer-
ing wheel will lock (for models with a
steering lock mechanism). This may
cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle and could result in serious ve-
hicle damage or personal injury.

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)

The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch cannot be turned to the
LOCK position until the shift lever is moved
to the P (Park) position.

∙ When moving the ignition switch to the

LOCK position, make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position.

∙ When removing the key from the igni-

tion switch, make sure the shift lever is
in the P (Park) position.

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IGNITION SWITCH (if so equipped)

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When the ignition switch cannot be turned
to the LOCK position:

1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) posi-

tion.

2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the

ON direction.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK

position.

4. Remove the key if it is inserted in the

ignition switch.

If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position, the shift lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position.

The shift lever can be moved if the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position
and the foot brake pedal is depressed.

There is an OFF position between the
LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF posi-
tion is indicated by a “1” on the key cylin-
der.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (M/T) (if
so equipped)

The ignition switch includes a device that
helps prevent accidental removal of the
key while driving.

The key can only be removed when the
ignition switch is in the LOCK position.

On M/T models, to turn the ignition key to
the LOCK position from the ACC or ON po-
sition, turn the key to the OFF position, push
the key in, then turn the key to the LOCK
position.

In order for the steering wheel to be locked,
it must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clock-
wise from the straight up position.

To lock the steering wheel, turn the key
to the LOCK position. Remove the key. To
unlock the steering wheel, insert the key
and turn it gently while rotating the
steering wheel slightly right and left.

IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS

LOCK: Normal parking position (0)

OFF: (1)

The engine can be turned off without lock-
ing the steering wheel.

ACC: (Accessories) (2)

This position activates electrical accesso-
ries such as the radio when the engine is
not running.

ON: Normal operating position (3)

This position turns on the ignition system
and the electrical accessories.

START: (4)

This position starts the engine. As soon as
the engine has started, release the key. It
automatically returns to the ON position.

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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 po-

sition 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

device (which may have caused the in-
terference) separate from the regis-
tered 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.

WARNING

Do not operate the push-button igni-
tion switch while driving the vehicle ex-
cept in an emergency. (The engine will
stop when the ignition switch is pushed
three consecutive times in quick suc-
cession or the ignition switch is pushed
and held for more than 2 seconds.) If the
engine stops while the vehicle is being
driven, this could lead to a crash and
serious injury.

When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal or the clutch
pedal for manual transmission (M/T) mod-
els, the ignition switch position will illumi-
nate as follows:

Push center:

∙ Once to change to ACC.

∙ Two times to change to ON.

∙ Three times to return to OFF.

The ignition switch will automatically re-
turn to the LOCK position when any door is
either opened or closed with the switch in
the OFF position.

The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch position cannot be placed
in the OFF position until the shift lever is
moved to the P (Park) position or N (Neutral)
position (M/T).

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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH (if
so equipped)

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When the ignition switch cannot be pushed
toward the OFF position, proceed as fol-
lows:

1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) posi-

tion or N (Neutral) position (M/T).

2. Push the ignition switch. The ignition

switch position will change to the ON
position.

3. Push the ignition switch again to the

OFF position.

The shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position if the ignition switch is in
the ON position and the brake pedal is
depressed.

If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,
the ignition switch cannot be moved
from the LOCK position.

Some indicators and warnings for opera-
tion are displayed in the meter. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Warning lights,
indicator lights and audible reminders” in
the “Instruments and controls” section of
this manual.

OPERATING RANGE

The Intelligent Key functions can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range.

When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are pres-
ent near the operating location, the Intelli-
gent Key system’s operating range becomes
narrower and may not function properly.

If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even some-
one who does not carry the Intelligent Key,
to push the ignition switch to start the en-
gine.

The operating range of the engine start
function is inside of the vehicle

䊊

∙ The luggage area is not included in the

operating range, but the Intelligent Key
may function.

∙ If the Intelligent Key is placed on the

instrument panel or inside the glove
box, storage bin or door pocket, the In-
telligent Key may not function.

∙ If the Intelligent Key is placed near the

door or window outside the vehicle, the
Intelligent Key may function.

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS

LOCK (Normal parking position)

The ignition switch can only be locked in
this position.

The ignition switch will be unlocked when it
is pushed to the ACC position while carry-
ing the Intelligent Key.

The ignition switch will lock when any door
is opened or closed with the ignition
switched off.

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ACC (Accessories)

This position activates electrical accesso-
ries, such as the radio, when the engine is
not running.

ACC has a battery saver feature that will
turn the ignition switch to the OFF position
after a period of time under the following
conditions:

∙ All doors are closed.

∙ The shift lever is in P (Park).

ON (Normal operating position)

This position turns on the ignition system
and electrical accessories.

ON has a battery saver feature that will turn
the ignition switch to the OFF position, if the
vehicle is not running, after some time un-
der the following conditions:

∙ All doors are closed.

∙ The shift lever is in P (Park).

The battery saver feature will be canceled if
any of the following occur:

∙ Any door is opened.

∙ The shift lever is moved out of the P

(Park) position.

∙ The ignition switch changes position.

CAUTION

Do not leave the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ACC or ON position
when the engine is not running for an
extended period. This can discharge the
battery.

OFF

The ignition switch is in the OFF position
when the engine is turned off using the
ignition switch. No lights will illuminate on
the ignition switch.

EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF

To shut off the engine in an emergency
situation while driving, perform the follow-
ing procedure:

∙ Rapidly push the ignition switch three

consecutive times in less than 1.5 sec-
onds, or

∙ Push and hold the ignition switch for

more than 2 seconds.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
BATTERY DISCHARGE

If the battery of the NISSAN Intelligent Key®
is discharged or environmental conditions
interfere with the Intelligent Key operation,
start the engine according to the following
procedure:

1. Place the shift lever in the P (Park) posi-

tion.

2. Firmly apply the foot brake.

3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intel-

ligent Key as illustrated. (A chime will
sound.)

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After step 3 is performed, when the
ignition switch is pushed without de-
pressing the brake pedal, the ignition
switch position will change to the ACC
position.

4. Push the ignition switch while depress-

ing the brake pedal within 10 seconds
after the chime sounds. The engine will
start.

NOTE:

∙ When the ignition switch is pushed to

the ACC or ON position or the engine
is started by the above procedure, the
Intelligent Key battery discharge in-
dicator appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display even when the Intelli-
gent Key is inside the vehicle. This is
not a malfunction. To turn off the In-
telligent Key battery discharge indi-
cator, touch the ignition switch with
the Intelligent Key again.

∙ If the Intelligent Key battery dis-

charge indicator appears, replace the
battery as soon as possible. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Battery
replacement” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM

The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered key.

1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po-

sition 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

device (which may have caused the in-
terference) separate from the regis-
tered 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,

coolant, brake and clutch fluid (if so
equipped), and windshield-washer fluid
as frequently as possible, or at least
whenever you refuel.

∙ Check that all windows and lights are

clean.

∙ Visually inspect tires for their appear-

ance 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 passen-

gers to do likewise.

∙ Check the operation of warning lights

when the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position. For additional information,
refer to “Warning lights, indicator lights
and audible reminders” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this
manual.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

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1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Continuously Variable Transmission

model:

Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.

The shift lever cannot be moved out
of P (Park) and into any of the other
gear positions if the ignition switch
is turned to the OFF position or if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch.

The starter is designed not to oper-
ate if the shift lever is in any of the
driving positions.

Manual transmission model:

Move the shift lever to N (Neutral). De-
press the clutch pedal to the floor
while cranking the engine.

The starter is designed not to oper-
ate unless the clutch pedal is fully
depressed.

The Intelligent Key must be carried
when operating the ignition switch.

3. Crank the engine with your foot off

the accelerator pedal by turning the
ignition switch to the START position.
Release the switch when the engine
starts. If the engine starts, but fails to
run, repeat the above procedure.

∙ If the engine is very hard to start in

extremely cold weather or when re-
starting, depress

the

accelerator

pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the
floor) and hold it and then crank the
engine. Release the switch and the
accelerator pedal when the engine
starts.

∙ If the engine is very hard to start be-

cause it is flooded, depress the accel-
erator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Crank the engine for
5-6 seconds. After cranking the en-
gine, release the accelerator pedal.
Crank the engine with your foot off
the accelerator pedal by turning the
ignition switch to the START position.
Release the key when the engine
starts. If the engine starts, but fails to
run, repeat the above procedure.

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, turn the ignition switch
to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds
before cranking again, otherwise the
starter could be damaged.

4. Warm-up

Allow the engine to idle for at least
30 seconds after starting. Do not race
the engine while warming it up. Drive at
a moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather.

NOTE:

Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:

1. Installation or extended use of elec-

tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).

2. The vehicle is not driven regularly

and/or only driven short distances.

In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.

STARTING THE ENGINE (models
without NISSAN Intelligent Key®
system)

Starting and driving

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1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Continuously Variable Transmission

model:

Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.

The starter is designed not to oper-
ate if the shift lever is in any of the
driving positions.

Manual Transmission (M/T) model:

Move the shift lever to N (Neutral). De-
press the clutch pedal to the floor.

The starter is designed not to oper-
ate unless the clutch pedal is fully
depressed.

3. Push the ignition switch to the ON po-

sition. 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
depressing the brake pedal with the
ignition switch in any position.

∙ If the engine is very hard to start in

extremely cold weather or when re-
starting, depress

the

accelerator

pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the

floor) and while holding, crank the en-
gine. Release the accelerator pedal
when the engine starts.

∙ If the engine is very hard to start be-

cause it is flooded, depress the accel-
erator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Push the ignition switch
to the ON position to start cranking
the engine. After 5 or 6 seconds, stop
cranking by pushing the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. After
cranking the engine, release the ac-
celerator pedal. Crank the engine
with your foot off the accelerator
pedal by depressing the brake pedal
and pushing the ignition switch to
start the engine. If the engine starts,
but fails to run, repeat the above pro-
cedure.

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, push the ignition switch
to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds
before cranking again, otherwise the
starter could be damaged.

4. Warm-up

Allow the engine to idle for at least
30 seconds after starting. Do not race
the engine while warming it up. Drive at
a moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather. In cold
weather, keep the engine running for a
minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before shut-
ting it off. Starting and stopping the
engine over a short period of time may
make the vehicle more difficult to start.

5. To stop the engine, move the shift lever to

the P (Park) position or to N (Neutral) and
apply the parking brake (M/T) and push
the ignition switch to the OFF position.

STARTING THE ENGINE (models with
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system)

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NOTE:

Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:

1. Installation or extended use of elec-

tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).

2. The vehicle is not driven regularly

and/or only driven short distances.

In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) (if so
equipped)

WARNING

∙ Do not depress the accelerator pedal

while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or L (Low)
(if so equipped). Always depress the
brake pedal until shifting is com-
pleted. Failure to do so could cause
you to lose control and have an
accident.

∙ Cold engine idle speed is high, so use

caution when shifting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.

∙ Do not downshift abruptly on slippery

roads. This may cause a loss of
control.

∙ Never shift to either the P (Park) or R

(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is re-
versing. This could cause an accident
or damage the transmission.

CAUTION

∙ Except in an emergency, do not shift

to the N (Neutral) position while driv-
ing. Coasting with the transmission in
the N (Neutral) position may cause se-
rious damage to the transmission.

∙ To avoid possible damage to your ve-

hicle, when stopping the vehicle on an
uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by
depressing the accelerator pedal. The
foot brake should be used for this
purpose.

The CVT in your vehicle is electronically
controlled to produce maximum power
and smooth operation.

The recommended operating procedures
for this transmission are shown on the fol-
lowing pages. Follow these procedures for
maximum vehicle performance and driv-
ing enjoyment.

NOTE:

Engine power may be automatically re-
duced to protect the CVT if the engine
speed increases quickly when driving on
slippery roads or while being tested on
some dynamometers.

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

Starting and driving

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