2020 SENTRA OWNER’S MANUAL and MAINTENANCE INFORMATION For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT The information contained within this supplement revises or adds to the following information within the 2020 NISSAN Sentra Owner’s Manual: “VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY WARNINGS AND INDICATORS” in the “Instruments and controls” section. “REAR DOOR ALERT” in the “Instruments and controls” section. “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Continuously Variable Transmission only)” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section. Please read carefully and keep in the vehicle. Printing: December 2019 Publication No. SU20EA 1B18U0 REAR DOOR ALERT • Using the steering wheel switch, a driver The Rear Door Alert system functions un- can select “Disable Alert” to disable the der certain conditions to indicate there selected alert for the remainder of the may be an object or passenger in the rear current trip. seat(s). Check the seat(s) before exiting the vehicle. WARNING The Rear Door Alert system is initially dis- Selecting “Dismiss Message” during a abled. The driver can enable the system stop within a trip temporarily dis- using the vehicle information display. For misses the message for that stop with- additional information, refer to “Vehicle in- out turning the system off. Alerts can formation display warnings and indicators” be provided for other stops during the in this section. trip. Selecting “Disable Alert” turns off When the system is enabled: the Rear Door Alert system for the re- • The system is activated when a rear door LIC4415 mainder of a trip and no audible alert is opened and closed. When the vehicle is will be provided. VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY started and the system is activated, a vi- NOTE: sual message appears in the vehicle in- WARNINGS AND INDICATORS formation display. For additional informa- Rear Door Alert is activated This system is disabled until a driver en- tion, refer to “Rear Door Alert is activated” ables it using the vehicle information in this section. When the system is enabled, this message display. For additional information, refer appears when the Rear Door Alert system • If a rear door is opened and closed but to “How to use the vehicle information the vehicle is not driven, the system will is active and can remind the driver to check display” in this section. the back seat. not be activated. A rear door must be For additional information, refer to “Rear opened and closed and the car driven for • Using the steering wheel switch, a driver Door Alert” in this section. the system to activate. can select “Dismiss Message” to clear the display for a period of time. If no selection • The time interval to activate the system is made, this message automatically between when the rear door is opened turns off after a period of time. If this mes- and closed and the vehicle is started is sage does not automatically turn off, it is about 10 minutes. A longer interval does not a malfunction. not indicate a malfunction. When the Rear Door Alert system is acti- NOTE: NOTE: vated: If “Alert Only” setting is selected, the There may be times when the horn • When the driver puts the vehicle in the P message alert will still be shown in the sounds but there are no objects or pas- (Park) position, a notification message vehicle information display but the horn sengers in the rear seat(s). appears in the vehicle information dis- will not sound. play with the options to “Dismiss Mes- For additional information, refer to “Rear Door Alert is activated” in this section. sage” or “Disable Alert” if desired. WARNING – Select “Disable Alert” to temporarily disable for that stop. • If the driver selects “Disable Alert”, no – No selection or ‘Dismiss Message” will audible alert will be provided regard- keep the alert enabled for that stop. less of rear door open/close status. • If the alert is enabled when a driver exits • There may be times when there is an the vehicle, a message will appear in the object or passenger in the rear vehicle information display that states seat(s) but the audible alert does not “Check Rear Seat for All Articles.” sound. For example, this may occur if If “Horn & Alert” setting is selected: rear seat passengers enter or exit the –– An audible horn sound will occur after vehicle during a trip. a short time unless a rear door is • The system does not directly detect opened and closed within a short time objects or passengers in the rear to deactivate the alert. seat(s). Instead, it can detect when a –– If the doors are locked before the alert rear door is opened and closed, indi- is deactivated by opening a rear door, cating that there may be something the horn will sound. in the rear seat(s). –– If the trunk is opened before a rear door is opened, the horn will be delayed until after the trunk is closed. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Continuously Variable Transmission only) Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The Rear Door Alert warning message appears on the display, the horn Check the back seat for all articles, sounds three times, pauses, and When closing the doors The Rear Door Alert is activated. press the ENTER button to clear the sounds three more times, or a Check Rear Door Alert warning message. Rear Seat for All Articles warning ap- pears on the display. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY This manual was prepared to help you un- cerning proper use of such accessories Before driving your vehicle, please read this derstand the operation and maintenance prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac- Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many cessory. It is recommended that you visit a familiarity with controls and maintenance miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. NISSAN dealer for details concerning the requirements assisting you in the safe op- Please read through this manual before particular accessories with which your ve- eration of your vehicle. operating your vehicle. hicle is equipped. A separate Warranty Information Book- WARNING let explains details about the warranties IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance MINDERS! and schedules” section of this manual explains details about maintaining and Follow these important driving rules to servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a help ensure a safe and comfortable trip separate Customer Care/Lemon Law for you and your passengers! Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re- • NEVER drive under the influence of solve any concerns you may have with alcohol or drugs. your vehicle, and clarify your rights un- • ALWAYS observe posted speed limits der your state's lemon law. and never drive too fast for conditions. When you require any service or have any • ALWAYS give your full attention to questions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to driving and avoid using vehicle fea- assist you with the extensive resources tures or taking other actions that available to them. could distract you. In addition to factory-installed options, • ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap- your vehicle may also be equipped with propriate child restraint systems. additional accessories installed prior to de- Preteen children should be seated in livery. It is recommended that you visit a the rear seat. NISSAN dealer for details concerning the • ALWAYS provide information about particular accessories with which your ve- the proper use of vehicle safety fea- hicle is equipped. It is important that you tures to all occupants of the vehicle. familiarize yourself with all disclosures, • ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual warnings, cautions and instructions con- for important safety information. WHEN READING THE MANUAL MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This manual includes information for all fer to the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PRO- features and equipment available on this GRAM page in this Owner’s Manual. This vehicle should not be modified. model. Features and equipment in your ve- Modification could affect its perfor- hicle may vary depending on model, trim IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT mance, safety, emissions or durability level, options selected, order, date of pro- THIS MANUAL and may even violate governmental duction, region or availability. Therefore, You will see various symbols in this manual. regulations. In addition, damage or per- you may find information about features or They are used in the following ways: formance problems resulting from equipment that are not included or in- modifications may not be covered un- stalled on your vehicle. WARNING der NISSAN warranties. All information, specifications and illustra- tions in this manual are those in effect at This is used to indicate the presence of WARNING the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the a hazard that could cause death or se- right to change specifications, perfor- rious personal injury. To avoid or re- Installing an aftermarket On-Board Di- mance, design or component suppliers duce the risk, the procedures must be agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses without notice and without obligation. followed precisely. the port during normal driving, for ex- From time to time, NISSAN may update or ample remote insurance company revise this manual to provide Owners with CAUTION monitoring, remote vehicle diagnos- the most accurate information currently tics, telematics or engine reprogram- available.