2014 Nissan Sentra | Owner's Manual
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® 2014 SENTRA OWNER’S MANUAL For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. Owner’s Manual Supplement The information contained within this supplement revises the following information in the 2014 Nissan Sentra Owner’s Manual: ● DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM (Canada only) in the “Instruments and controls” section of the Owner’s Manual. Read carefully and keep in vehicle Printing: July 2014 (01) Publication No. SU14E 3B17U0 DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM (Canada only) The headlights automatically illuminate at 100% intensity (Low beam is used for the Daytime Running Light System) when the engine is started and the parking brake is released. The daytime running lights operate with the headlight switch in the OFF position. When the daytime running light system is active, the clearance lights, front side marker lights, tail lights and rear side marker lights are also On. When you turn the headlight switch to the position for full illumination when driv- ing at night you will not notice any difference in the Low Beam. If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the daytime running lights do not illumi- nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when the parking brake is released. The daytime run- ning lights remain on while the engine is running. It is necessary at dusk to turn headlight switch ON for interior controls and switches to illumi- nate, as those remain OFF while switch is in the OFF position. FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN In addition to factory-installed options, your ve- Before driving your vehicle, please read this owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with hicle may also be equipped with additional ac- Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil- confidence. It was produced using the latest cessories installed by NISSAN or by your iarity with controls and maintenance require- techniques and strict quality control. NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important ments assisting you in the safe operation of your that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, vehicle. This manual was prepared to help you under- warnings, cautions and instructions concerning stand the operation and maintenance of your proper use of such accessories prior to operating WARNING vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this dealer for details concerning the particular ac- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- manual before operating your vehicle. cessories with which your vehicle is equipped. MINDERS FOR SAFETY! A separate Warranty Information Booklet Follow these important driving rules to explains details about the warranties cov- help ensure a safe and comfortable trip ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service for you and your passengers! and Maintenance Guide” explains details ● NEVER drive under the influence of al- about maintaining and servicing your ve- cohol or drugs. hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits explain how to resolve any concerns you and never drive too fast for conditions. may have with your vehicle, as well as ● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving clarify your rights under your state’s lemon and avoid using vehicle features or taking law. other actions that could distract you. Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro- best. When you require any service or have any priate child restraint systems. Preteen questions, they will be glad to assist you with the children should be seated in the rear seat. extensive resources available to them. ● ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle. ● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information. WHEN READING THE MANUAL MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This manual includes information for all features IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT and equipment available on this model. Features THIS MANUAL This vehicle should not be modified. and equipment in your vehicle may vary depend- Modification could affect its ing on model, trim level, options selected, order, You will see various symbols in this manual. They performance, safety or durability, and date of production, region or availability. There- are used in the following ways: may even violate governmental fore, you may find information about features or regulations. 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To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro- ensure you have access to accurate and up-to- cedures must be followed carefully. date information regarding your vehicle. Current versions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals and any updates can also be found in the Owner section of the NISSAN website at https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/ navigation/manualsGuide. If you have ques- tions concerning any information in your Owner’s Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. See the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM page in this Owner’s Manual for contact informa- tion. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 BLUETOOTH® is a WARNING trademark owned by WARNING Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and licensed to and certain vehicle components contain or Visteon and Bosch. emit chemicals known to the State of Cali- fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or SiriusXM® Satellite other reproductive harm. In addition, cer- Radio requires tain fluids contained in vehicles and cer- tain products of component wear contain subscription, sold or emit chemicals known to the State of separately. Not California to cause cancer and birth de- available in Alaska, APD1005 fects or other reproductive harm. Hawaii or Guam. If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE For more or “Do not let this happen.” ADVISORY information, visit Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter- www.siriusxm.com. If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra- ies, may contain perchlorate material. The tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate vehicle. Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”. © Nissan Mexicana, S. A. de C. V. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s indicate movement or action. 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However, if there is something that your NISSAN The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the You can write to NISSAN with the information at: dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to following information: For U.S. customers provide NISSAN directly with comments or – Your name, address, and telephone number Nissan North America, Inc. questions, please contact the NISSAN Con- Consumer Affairs Department sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free – Vehicle identification number (attached to the P.O. Box 685003 number: top of the instrument panel on the driver’s Franklin, TN 37068-5003 side) For U.S. customers or via e-mail at: 1-800-NISSAN-1 – Date of purchase [email protected] (1-800-647-7261) For Canadian customers – Current odometer reading Nissan Canada Inc. 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Table of Illustrated table of contents 0 Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 Instruments and controls 2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4 Starting and driving 5 In case of emergency 6 Appearance and care 7 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8 Technical and consumer information 9 Index 10 0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0-2 Instrument panel...................................0-6 Exterior front ......................................0-3 Engine compartment check locations ................0-7 Exterior rear.......................................0-4 Warning/indicator lights ............................0-8 Passenger compartment ...........................0-5 AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS 1. Top tether anchor (P. 1-32) 2. Rear seat belts (P.