NISSAN 2021 Sentra Car Owner’s Manual

June 6, 2024
Nissan

2021 SENTRA
OWNER’S MANUAL
and MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

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
This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle. A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance and schedules” section of this manual explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, and clarify your rights under your state’s lemon law. When you require any service or have any questions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to them.
In addition to factory-installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with additional accessories installed prior to delivery.
It is recommended that you visit a  NISSAN dealer for details concerning the particular accessories with which your vehicle is equipped. It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings, cautions and instructions con- cerning proper use of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac- cessory. It is  ecommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for details concerning the particular accessories with which your vehicle is equipped.

READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING

**IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

**

REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers!

  • NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

  • ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions.

  • ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.

  • ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems.
    Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat.

  • 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.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its performance, safety, emissions or durability and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from modifications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.
WARNING
Installing an aftermarket On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses the port during normal driving, for example remote insurance company monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or engine reprogramming, may cause interference or damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of any aftermarket OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically approved by NISSAN. The vehicle warranty may not cover damage caused by any aftermarket plug-in device.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all features and equipment available on this model. Features and equipment in your vehicle may vary depending on model, trim level, options selected, order, date of production, region or availability. Therefore, you may find information about features or equipment that are not included or installed on your vehicle. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications, performance, design or component suppliers without notice and without obligation. From time to time, NISSAN may update or revise this manual to provide Owners with the most accurate information currently available. Please carefully read and retain with this manual all revision updates sent to you by NISSAN to ensure you have access to accurate and up-to-date information regarding your vehicle. Current versions of vehicle Owner Manuals and any updates can also be found in the Owner section of the NISSAN website at https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/ navigation/manuals guide. If you have questions concerning any information in your Owner’s Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. For contact information, refer to the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM page in this Owner’s Manual.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL

You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.

If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen.”

If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration.

**CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE

**

ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material – special handling may
apply. For additional information, refer to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.


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All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan Mexicana, S. A. de C. V.

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

NISSAN CARES . . .
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact
the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:

For U.S. customers 1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261)
For Canadian customers 1-800-387-0122
The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information:
– Your name, address, and telephone number
– Vehicle identification number (attached to the top of the instrument panel on the driver’s side)
– Date of purchase
– Current odometer reading
– Your NISSAN dealer’s name
– Your comments or questions
OR You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
For U.S. customers
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at:nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan- usa.com
For Canadian customers
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:information.centre@nissancanada.com
If you prefer, visit us at: www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers)
or  www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

  1. Top tether anchors (P. 1-22)
  2.  Rear seat belts (P. 1-11)
  3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and supplemental rollover airbag (P. 1-43) 0-2 Illustrated table of contents
  4.  Head restraints/headrests (P. 1-10)
  5.  Front seat belt with pretensioner(s) and shoulder height adjuster (P. 1-11, 1-43)
  6. Supplemental front-impact airbags (P. 1-43)
  7. Front seats (P. 1-2)
  8. Occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) (P. 1-43)
  9. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-43)
  10. Rear seats (P. 1-2)
  11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P. 1-22)
  12.  Rear outboard seat belts with pre-tensioner(s) (P. 1-43)
  13. Rear outboard seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-43) Refer to the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

EXTERIOR FRONT

  1.  Engine hood (P. 3-21)

  2.  Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-48)

  3.  Windshield (P. 8-17)

  4. Power windows (P. 2-66)

  5. Doors (P. 3-4)
    NISSAN Intelligent Key® (P. 3-7) Keys (P. 3-2)

  6. Mirrors (P. 3-28)

  7. Tire pressure (P. 8-28)
    Flat tire (P. 6-3)
    Tire chains (P. 8-35)

  8. Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-50)
    Replacing bulbs (P. 8-24)
    LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (if so equipped) (P. 2-54)

  9. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-56)
    Refer to the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. Illustrated table of contents

EXTERIOR REAR

  1. Rearview camera (P. 4-8)

  2.  Trunk lid (P. 3-22)
    Trunk lid release (P. 3-22)

  3. High-mounted stop light (P. 8-24)

  4. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-24)

  5. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-49)

  6.  Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-7)

  7.  Fuel-filler door (P. 3-23)
    Fuel-filler cap (P. 3-23)
    Fuel recommendation (P. 10-4)

  8. Rear sonar sensors (P. 5-136)
    Refer to the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

  1. Interior lights (P. 2-71)
  2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-69)
  3. Interior lights (P. 2-71)
  4. Sun visors (P. 3-26)
  5. Rearview mirror (P. 3-28)
  6. Glove box (P. 2-62)
  7. Cup holders (P. 2-62)
  8.  Parking brake (if so equipped) (P. 5-24)
  9. Console box (P. 2-64)
  10.  Rear armrest (if so equipped) (P. 1-6)
    Cup holders (if so equipped) (P. 2-65)
    Refer to the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/ turn signal switch (P. 2-50)
2. Steering wheel switch (P. 2-16) Audio controls (P. 4-43)
3. Driver’s supplemental air bag (P. 1-43) Horn (P. 2-56)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) Warning and indicators lights (P. 2-7) Vehicle information display (P. 2-16)
5. Cruise control switches (P. 5-61)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-63)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (P. 4-65)
6. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-48)
7. Vents (P. 4-30)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Front passenger air bag status light (P. 1-43)
10. Audio system (P. 4-43)| 11. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-43)
12. Glove box (P. 2-64)
13. Front passenger supplemental knee air bag (P. 1-43)
14. Shift lever (P. 5-18)
15. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-11)
16. Climate controls (P. 4-31, 4-38)
17. Driver supplemental knee air bag (P. 1-43)
18. Tilt/Telescopic steering (P. 3-26)
19. Hood release (P. 3-21)
20. Fuel filler door release (P. 3-23)
21. ECO mode switch (P. 5-26)
Instrument brightness control (P. 2-50)
Trunk release (P. 3-22)
Trip reset switch (P. 2-4)
For additional information, refer to the separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual. Refer to the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK

LOCATIONSNISSAN 2021 Sentra Car - COMPARTMEcdNT

2.0L 4 cylinder (MR20DD engine model)

  1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)
  2. Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid reservoir (P. 8-10)
  3.  Fuse and relay box (P. 8-19)
  4. Battery (P. 8-12)
  5. Air cleaner (P. 8-16)
  6.  Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-6)
  7. Drive belt location (P. 8-14)
  8. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
  9.  Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)

Refer to the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning/ Indicator light (red) Name Page
Brake warning light 2-8

| Charge warning light| 2-9


| Engine oil pres- sure warning light| 2-9


| Malfunction Indi- cator Light (MIL)| 2-9


| Master warning light| 2-10
Warning/ Indicator light (red)| Name| Page
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| Seat belt warning light and chime| 2-10


| Supplemental air bag warning light| 2-10
Warning/ Indicator light (yellow)| Name| Page
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| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light| 2-11
Warning/ Indicator light (yellow)| Name| Page
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| Automatic Emer- gency Braking with Pedestrian Detection system warning light| 2-11


| Front passenger air bag status light| 2-11


| Low tire pressure warning light| 2-11


| Master warning light| 2-10


| Power steering warning light| 2-13
Warning/ Indicator light (yellow)| Name| Page
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| Rear Automatic Braking OFF warning light| 2-14


| Slip indicator light| 2-14


| Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light| 2-14
Warning/ Indicator light (other)| Name| Page
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| ECO mode indica- tor light (green)| 2-15


| Front fog light in- dicator light (if so equipped) (green)| 2-14


| High Beam Assist indicator light (green)| 2-15
Warning/ Indicator light (other)| Name| Page
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| High beam indi- cator light (blue)| 2-15


| Side light and headlight indica- tor light (green)| 2-15


| Turn signal/ hazard indicator lights (green)| 2-15

SEATS

NISSAN 2021 Sentra Car - moving

WARNING

  • Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries.  You could also slide under the lap beltand receive serious internal injuries.

  • For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. For additional information, see “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P. 1-11).

  • After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.

  •   Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknow- ingly activate switches or controls or make the vehicle move. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

  • 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 unattended in your vehicle. Additionally, the temperature inside a closed vehicle on a warm day can quickly become high enough to cause a significant risk of injury or death to people and pets.

  • Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle.

  • The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and  straight up in the seat. If the eatback is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.

Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for passenger’s seat and if so equipped for driver’s seat)
Your vehicle seats can be adjusted manually. For additional information about adjusting the seats, refer to the steps outlined in this section.

NISSAN 2021 Sentra Car - Forward and backward

Forward and backward
Pull the center of the bar up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat in position.| Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. For additional information, see “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P. 1-11). Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever (CVT) is in P(Park) or the manual shift lever is in N (Neu- tral) with the parking brake applied.

Seat lifter (driver’s seat)
Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust the seat height until the desired position is achieved.
NISSAN 2021 Sentra Car - POWER

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT
(if so equipped for driver’s seat)
Operating tips
• The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds then reactivate the switch.
• Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.
Forward and backward
Moving the switch as shown will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch as shown until the desired angle is obtained.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. For additional information,
see “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P. 1-11). Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is in P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied.

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Seat lifter
Move the switch as shown to adjust the
height of the seat cushion.| Lumbar support
The lumbar support feature provides adjustable
lower back support to the driver.
Push the switch as shown to adjust the
seatback lumbar area.

FOLDING REAR SEAT
Pull the knob OA to fold each seatback down.

WARNING

  • Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it  is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers withoutproper restraints could result in serious injury or death in an accident or sudden stop.
  • Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from slid- ing or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.
  • When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
  • 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.

CENTER ARMREST (if so equipped) Pull the armrest down as shown.

**HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS

**

WARNING

Head restraints/headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions.
Adjustable head restraints/ headrests must be adjusted properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the head restraint/headrest stalks or remove the head restraint/headrest. Do not use the seat if the head restraint/ headrest has been removed. If the head restraint/headrest was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint/headrest before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the head restraints/ headrests. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints/headrests.

  • Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint.

  • Indicates the seating position is equipped with a headrest.
    + Indicates the seating position is not equipped with a head restraint or headrest (if applicable).

  • Your vehicle is equipped with a head restraint/headrest that may be integrated, adjustable or non-adjustable.

  • Adjustable head restraints/headrests have multiple notches along the stalk(s) to lock them in a desired adjustment position.

  • The non-adjustable head restraints/ headrests have a single locking notch to secure them to the seat frame.

  • Proper Adjustment:
    – For the adjustable type, align the head restraint/headrest so the center of your ear is approximately level with the center of the head restraint/headrest.
    – If your ear position is still higher than the recommended alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at the highest position.

  • If the head restraint/headrest has been removed, ensure that it is reinstalled and locked in place before riding in that designated seating position.

NISSAN 2021 Sentra Car - HEADREST COMPONENTS

ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/
HEADREST COMPONENTS
1. Removable head restraint/headrest
2. Multiple notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks| NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD
RESTRAINT/HEADREST
COMPONENTS
1. Removable head restraint/headrest
2. Single notch
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks| REMOVE
Use the following procedure to remove the
head restraint/headrest:
1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up to
the highest position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint/headrest
from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint/headrest properly
in a secure place so it is not loose in
the vehicle.5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head
restraint/headrest before an occupant
uses the seating position.
NISSAN 2021 Sentra Car - iADJUST

INSTALL
1. Align the head restraint/headrest stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint/headrest is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the notch (notches) O1 must be installed in the hole with the lock knob O2 .
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint/headrest down.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint/ headrest before an occupant uses th seating position.| ADJUST
For adjustable head restraint/headrest
Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the center is level with the center of your ears. If your ear position is still higher than the recommended alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at the highest position.
NISSAN 2021 Sentra Car - Raise

For non-adjustable head restraint/headrest
Make sure the head restraint/headrest is positioned so the lock knob isengaged in
the notch before riding in that designated seating position.| Raise
To raise the head restraint/headrest, pull it up.
Make sure the head restraint/headrest is positioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position.| Lower
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint/headrest down.
Make sure the head restraint/headrest is
positioned so the lock knob is engaged in
the notch before riding in that designated
seating position.

SEAT BELTS

NISSAN 2021 Sentra Car - Canadian

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in a collision and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if
your seating position includes a supplemental air bag.| Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.
NISSAN 2021 Sentra Car - belt

WARNING
• Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be in the rear seats and in an appropriate restraint.
| WARNING
• The seat belt should be properly adjusted
to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not wornproperly. 

WARNING

  • Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.

  • Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in an accident.

  • Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle.

  • Do not wear the seat belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.

  • Do not allow more than one person to use the same seat belt.

  • Never carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts.

  • If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

  • No changes should be made to the seat belt system. For example, do not modify the seat belt, add material, or install devices that may change the seat belt routing or tension. Doing so may affect the operation of the seat belt system. Modifying or tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious personal injury.

  • Once seat belt pretensioner(s) have activated, they cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

  • All seat belt assemblies, including retractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any collision.
    It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

  • All child restraints and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s inspection instructions and replacement recommendations. The child restraints should be replaced if they are damaged.

SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT AND CHIME

The driver and front passenger seat is equipped with an enhanced seat belt reminder function. If your vehicle is equipped with an enhanced seat belt reminder function, a visual and audible alert will operate if a driver or front passenger seat belt is unbuckled at speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more under the following conditions:

  • If the driver seat belt is not fastened.

  • The front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened and the seat is occupied by a pas- senger for 7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.

  • The front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened and objects or external force on the passenger seat change the seat belt reminder classification to Occupied.
    The seat belt warning light will flash under the conditions shown above until the necessary seat belt is securely fastened.
    A warning chime will sound for approximately 90 seconds or until one of the following conditions is met:

  • The unbuckled front occupant’s seat belt is securely fastened.

  • The seat belt reminder function in the front passenger seat no longer detects that the front passenger seat is occupied.

  • The ignition is turned off or the vehicle is placed in P (Park).
    The below situations could result in the seat belt reminder light being illuminated and the chime sounding, even with no occupant
    present in the passenger seat:

  • Heavy objects placed on the seat.

  • Someone pushing or pulling on the front passenger seat.

  • An object placed under the front passenger seat.

  • An object placed between the seat cush- ion and center console or between the seat cushion and the door.

  • An object hanging on the seat or placed in the seatback pocket.

  • A child restraint or other object pressing against the rear of the seatback.

NOTE:

The rear seats are equipped with a seat belt warning message in the vehicle information display.
For additional information, see “Vehicle information display 4.2 inch (11 cm) TYPE A” (P. 2-16) or “Vehicle information display 7 inch (18 cm)
TYPE B” (P. 2-30).
PREGNANT WOMEN
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not
the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations.

INJURED PERSONS
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

  • Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.

  • Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

  • For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly.

  • Do not allow children to play with the seat belts. Most seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes wrapped around a child’s neck with the ALR mode activated, the child can be seriously injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and becomes tight. This can occur even if the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to release the child. If the seat belt cannot be unbuckled or is already unbuckled, release the child by cutting the seat belt with a suitable tool (such as a knife or scissors) to release the seat belt.

Manual front seat shown (if so equipped)
Fastening the seat belts

  1. Adjust the seat. For additional information, see “Seats” (P. 1-2)

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2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle OA until you hear and feel the latch engage.

  • The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat.

  • If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its fully retracted position, firmly pull the belt and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips OB as shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack OC .Be sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest. The front passenger seat and the rear seating positions’ three-point seat belts have two modes of operation:

• Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
• Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The ELR mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow the driver and passengers some freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during certain impacts.

The ALR mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child restraint installation. When the ALR mode is activated, the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode after the seat belt fully retracts. For additional information, see “Child restraints” (P. 1-22). The ALR mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR mode should not be activated. If it is activated, it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. It can also change the operation  of the front passenger air bag. For additional information, see “Front passenger air bag and status light” (P. 1-54).

WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be cer- tain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position. If theyare not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

Unfastening the seat belts
To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle O1 . The seat belt automatically retracts.
Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods:

  • When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor
  •  When the vehicle slows down rapidly To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check the operation as follows:
  •  Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement.
    If the retractor does not lock during this check, get the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service, or to learn more about seat belt operation.

Shoulder belt height adjustment (front seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. For  additional information, see “Precautions onseat belt usage” (P. 1-11). To adjust, pull out the adjustment button O1 and move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired position O2 , so the belt passes over the center of the shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position.

WARNING

  • After adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the shoulder belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position.

  • The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position  best for you. Failure to do so may reducethe effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the lap/ shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with the installed seat belts is available for purchase. The extender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for assistance with purchasing an extender if an extender is required.

WARNING

  • Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts, should be used with NISSAN seat belts.

  • Adults and children who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident.

  • Never use seat belt extenders to install child restraints. If the child restraint is not secured properly, the child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision or a sudden stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

  • To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts to retract until they are completely dry.
  • If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
  • Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components, such as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires and anchors, work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other damage on the webbing is found, the entire seat belt assembly should be replaced.

CHILD SAFETY

WARNING
Do not allow children to play with the seat belts. Most seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat
belt becomes wrapped around a child’s neck with the ALR mode activated, the child can be seriously injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and becomes tight. This can occur even if the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat belt to release the child. If the seat belt cannot be unbuckled or is already unbuckled, release the child by cutting the seat belt with a suitable tool (such as a knife or scissors) to release the seat belt. Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is  available from many other sources, includingdoctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community organizations. Every child is different, so be sure to learn the best way to transport your child.

There are three basic types of child restraint systems:

  • Rear-facing child restraints
  • Forward-facing child restraints
  • Booster seats
    The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less than 20 lbs. (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facing child restraints. Forwardfacing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rear-facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old. Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle
    lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer use a forward-facing child restraint.

WARNING

Infants and children need special protection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck.The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child  estraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children.

For additional information, see “Child restraints” (P. 1-22).
A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by using either the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle seat belt. For additional
information, see “Child restraints” (P. 1-22).
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens and children be restrained in the rear seat. Studies show that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint  system (air bag system) for thefront passenger. For additional information, see  Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)” (P. 1-43).

INFANTS
Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recommends that infants be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions  or installation and use.

SMALL CHILDREN
Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at least 20 lbs. (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing child restraint as long as possible up to the height or weight limit of the child restraint. Children who outgrow the height or weight limit of the rear-facing child restraint and are at least 1 year old should be secured in a forward-facing child restraint with a harness. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and maximum weight and height recommendations. NISSAN recommends that small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.
LARGER CHILDREN
Children should remain in a forward-facing child restraint with a harness until they reach the maximum height or weight limit allowed by the child restraint manufacturer.
Once a child outgrows the height or weight limit of the harness-equipped forward- facing child restraint, NISSAN recommends that the child be placed in a commercially available booster seat to obtain proper seat belt fit. For a seat belt to fit properly, the booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the chest and the top, middle portion of the shoulder. The shoulder belt should not cross the neck or face and should not fall off the shoulder. The lap belt should lie snugly across the lower hips or upper thighs, not the abdomen. A booster seat can only be used in seating positions that have a three-point type seat belt. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck and the lap belt can be positions properly across the lower hips or upper thighs, use the seat belt without the booster seat.

A booster seat should be used until the
child can pass the seat belt fit test below:

  • Are the child’s back and hips against the vehicle seatback?
  • Is the child able to sit without slouching?
  • Do the child’s knees bend easily over the front edge of the seat with feet flat on the floor?
  • Can the child safely wear the seat belt (lap belt low and snug across the hips and shoulder belt across mid-chest and shoulder)?
  • Is the child able to use the properly adjusted head restraint/headrest?
  • Will the child be able to stay in position for the entire ride?

CHILD RESTRAINTS

If you answered no to any of these questions, the child should remain in a booster seat using a three-point type seat belt.
NOTE:
Laws in some communities may follow different guidelines. Check local and state regulations to confirm your child is using the correct restraint system before traveling.

WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on any eat and do not allow a child in the cargo area. The child could be seriously injured or killed in a sudden stop or collision.

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
• Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use and installation of child restraints could result in serious injury or death of a child or other passengers in a sudden stop or collision:

  • The child restraint must be used and installed properly. Always follow all of the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

  • Infants and children should never be held on anyone’s lap. Even the strongest adult cannot resist the forces of a collision.

  • Do not put a seat belt around both a child and another passenger.

  • NISSAN recommends that all child restraints be installed in the rear seat. Studies show that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If you must install a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, see “Forwardfacing child restraint installation using the seat belts” (P. 1-35).

  • Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating airbag could seriously injure or kill a child. A rear-facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat.

  • Be sure to purchase a child restraint that will fit the child and vehicle. Some child restraints may not fit properly in your vehicle.

  • Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used to attach adult seat belts, or other items or equipment to the vehicle.  Doing so could damage the child restraint anchorages. The child restraint will not be properly installed using the damaged anchorage , and a child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision.

  • Never use the anchor points for adult seat belts, or other items.

  • A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat.

  • Keep seatbacks as upright as possible after fitting the child restraint.

  • Infants and children should always be placed in an appropriate child restraint while in the vehicle.

  • When the child restraint is not in use, keep it secured with the LATCH system or a seat belt. In a sudden stop or collision, loose objects can injure occupants or damage the vehicle.

CAUTION
A child restraint in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing a child in the child restraint.

This vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system. Some child restraints include rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to these anchors. For additional information, see
“LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system” (P. 1-24).
If you do not have a LATCH-compatible child restraint, the vehicle seat belts can be used.
Several manufacturers offer child restraints for infants and children of various sizes. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind:

  • Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

  • Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.

  • If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Choose a child restraint that is designed for your child’s height and weight. Always follow all recommended procedures.

  • If the combined weight of the child and child restraint is less than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), you may use either the LATCH anchors or the seat belt to install the child restraint
    (not both at the same time).

  • If the combined weight of the child and child restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the child restraint.

  • Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated. Canadian law requires the top tether strap on forwardfacing
    child restraints be secured to the designated anchor point on the vehicle.

LATCH system lower anchor locations
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with LATCH system compatible child restraints. This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint unless the combined weight of the child and child restraint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of the child and child restraint  is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg) use the vehi- cle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) t install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc- tions for installation.
The LATCH anchor points can be used to install child restraints in either of the rear outboard seating positions or in the center rear seating position. Please refer to the following section of this Owner’s Manual for specific information about installing a child restraint in the center rear seating position using the LATCH anchors.

LATCH lower anchor
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use and installation  of child restraints could result inserious injury or death of a child or other passengers in a sudden stop or collision:
– Only attach LATCH system compatible child restraints to the Lower Anchors shown in the illustration. For additional information, refer to the following sections of this Owner’s Manual for installation guidance.– Inspect the lower anchors by inserting
your fingers into the lower anchor area. Feel to make sure there are no obstructions over the anchors such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion material. The child restraint will not be secured properly if the lower anchors are obstructed. Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used to attach adult seat belts, or other items or equipment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage the child restraint anchorages. The child restraint will not be properly installed using the damaged anchorage, and a child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision.

LATCH lower anchor location
LATCH lower anchor location
The LATCH lower anchors are located as shown. A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the LATCH lower anchors.

LATCH in the center rear seating position
There are no LATCH anchors dedicated to the center rear seating position. However, the inboard LATCH anchors belonging to the two outboard seating positions (indicated
by the arrows) can be used together to secure a CRS in the center rear seating position. These anchors are separated by a distance OA of 16 in (404 mm). Before attempting
to secure a CRS in this seating position, ensure that the CRS manufacturer’s instructions permit the use of LATCH anchors with the spacing indicated above.

(These are sometimes referred to as “shared anchors” or “borrowed anchors.”) CRS with rigid lower attachments cannot be installed in the center seat. This type of CRS should only be installed in the outboard seating positions.
WARNING
Never attach two CRS attachments to the same LATCH anchor. This may overload the anchor in a collision, which could increase the risk of the occupant’s
serious injury or death. When installing the CRS in the center rear seating position with the inboard LATCH anchors, be careful to ensure any occupant or CRS in the outboard seating positions is properly restrained using the vehicle seat belt and there is no interference with the center CRS installation. If the outboard occupants cannot be properly restrained, consider using the vehicle seat belt to restrain the CRS in the center seating position, or moving the CRS to another position instead.

LATCH webbing-mounted attachment
Installing child restraint LATCH lower anchor attachments
LATCH-compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that can be connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child’s restraint for a label stating that it is compatible with latch. This information may also be in the instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer.

LATCH rigid-mounted attachment
When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint.

Top tether anchor point locations
WARNING
Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used to attach adult seat belts, or other items or equipment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage the child restraint anchorages. The child restraint will not be properly installed using the damaged anchorage, and a child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision.

The child restraint top tether strap must be used when installing the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchor attachments or seat belts. For additional information, see
“Installing top tether strap” (P. 1-34). If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap child restraint, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Anchor points O1 are located on the rear parcel shelf.
REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH
For additional information, see all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” (P. 1-20) and “Child restraints” (P. 1-22) before installing a child restraint.
Do not use the lower anchors if the combined weight of the child and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), use  the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturers instructions for installation.

Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the LATCH system:

  1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

Rear-facing webbing-mounted – step 2

  1. Secure the child restraint anchor attachments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is properly attached to the lower anchors.

**Rear-facing rigid-mounted – step 2

Rear-facing – step 3**

  1.  For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attachments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments.

Rear-facing – step 4

  1.  After attaching the child restraint, test it before you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the LATCH attachment path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the LATCH attachment holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the LATCH attachment as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint or try installing by using the vehicle seat belt (if applicable). Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
  2. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 1 through 4.
    REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING
The three-point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or be loose and cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or collision.

For additional information, see all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” (P. 1-20) and “Child restraints” (P. 1-22) before installing a child restraint.
Do not use the lower anchors if the combined weight of the child and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of the child and the child
restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation.
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belts in the rear seats:

Rear-facing – step 1

1. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

Rear-facing – step 2
2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the ALR mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to the ELR mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

5. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt.

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it before you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the seat belt path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat belt as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.
FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH
For additional information, see all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” (P. 1-20) and “Child restraints” (P. 1-22) before installing a child restraint.
Do not use the lower anchors if the combined weight of the child and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation. Follow these steps to install a forward-facing child restraint using the LATCH system:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manu- facturer’s instructions.

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attachments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LATCH attachment is properly attached to the lower anchors.
If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. For additional information, see “Installing top tether strap” (P. 1-34).

Do not install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap in seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor.
3. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback.
If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint/headrest to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the head restraint/ headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint/headrest when the child re- strain is removed. For additional information, see “Head restraints/headrests” (P. 1-7).
If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint/headrest and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or different child restraint. ****

4. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attachments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments.
5. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.


6. After attaching the child restraint, test it before you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the LATCH attachment path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the LATCH attachment holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the LATCH attachment as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again.  You may need to try a different childrestraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
7. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 1 through 6.


1 Top tether strap
2 Anchor point
Installing top tether strap
The child restraint top tether strap must be used when installing the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchor attachments. First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchors.

Rear bench seat
OUTBOARD AND CENTER SEATING POSITIONS

  1. Position the top tether strap O1 over the seatback.
  2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point O2 as shown.
  3. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.

If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

WARNING
Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints.
Under no circumstances are they to be used to attach adult seat belts, or other items or equipment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage the child restraint anchorages. The child restraint will not be properly installed using the damaged anchorage, and the child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision.

FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS

WARNING
The three-point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or be loose and cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or collision. Also, it can change the operation of the front passenger air bag. For additional information, see “Front passenger air bag and status light” (P. 1-54).
****

For additional information, see all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” (P. 1-20) and “Child restraints” (P. 1-22) before installing a child restraint.
Do not use the lower anchors if the combined weight of the child and the child restraint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation.
Follow these steps to install a forwardfacing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seats or in the front passenger seat:

  1. If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, it should be placed in a forward-facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and, therefore, must not be used in the front seat.

  2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
    The back of the child restraint should be  secured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint/headrest to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the head restraint/ headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint/headrest when the child restraint is removed. For additional information, see “Head restraints/headrests” (P. 1-7).If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint/headrest and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint.


  3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for belt routing.
    If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. For additional information, see “Installing top tether strap” (P. 1-39).

Do not install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap in seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor. ****

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the ALR mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to ELR mode when the seat belt is fully retracted. ****

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. ****

6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt.
7. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack. ****

8. After attaching the child restraint, test it before you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the seat belt path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat belt as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
9. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 2 through 8.

10. If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light should illuminate. If this light is not illuminated, see “Front passenger airbag and status light” (P. 1-54). Move the child restraint to another seating position.
Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.

1 Top tether strap
2 Anchor point
Installing top tether strap
The child restraint top tether strap must be used when installing the child restraint with seat belts.
First, secure the child restraint with the seat belt.
Rear bench seat
OUTBOARD AND CENTER SEATING
POSITIONS

  1.  Position the top tether strap O1 over the seatback.
  2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point O2 as shown.
  3. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.
    If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

WARNING

Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used to attach adult seat belts, or other items or equipment to the vehicle. Doing so could damage the child restraint anchorages. The child restraint will not be properly installed using the damaged anchorage, and a child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision.

BOOSTER SEATS
For additional information on installing a booster seat in your vehicle, follow the instructions outlined in this section. Precautions on booster seats
WARNING
If a booster seat and seat belt are not used properly, the risk of a child being injured or killed in a sudden stop or collision greatly increases:
– Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is away from the child’s face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the stomach.
– Make sure the shoulder belt is not behind the child or under the child’s arm.
– A booster seat must only be installed in a seating position that has a lap/ shoulder belt.

A. Low back booster seat
B. High back booster seat
Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind:

  • Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

  • Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.

  •  Make sure the child’s head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. For example, if a low back booster seat is chosen, the vehicle seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is lower than the center of the child’s ears, a high back booster seat should be used.

  • If the booster seat is compatible with your vehicle, place the child in the booster seat and check the various adjustments to be sure the booster seat is compatible with the child. Always follow all recommended procedures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated.
The inst ructions in this section apply to booster seat installation in the rear seats or the front passenger seat.
Booster seat installation
WARNING
To avoid injury to child, do not use the lap/shoulder belt in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts.
For additional information, see all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” (P. 1-20), “Child restraints” (P. 1-22) and “Booster seats” (P. 1-40) before installing a child restraint.

Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the rear seat or in the front passenger seat:

  1. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, move the seat to the rearmost position.
  2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front-facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions.

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3. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint/headrest to obtain the correct booster seat fit. If the head restraint/ headrest is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint/headrest when the booster seat is removed. For additional information, see “Head restraints/headrests” (P. 1-7).
If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint/headrest and it is interfering with the proper booster seat fit, try another seating position or a different booster seat.
4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the seat belt routing.
5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the top, middle portion of the child’s shoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the seat belt routing.
6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instructions for properly fastening a seat belt shown in “Three-point type seat belt with retractor” (P. 1-15).

7. If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger airbag status light may or may not illuminate, depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat being used. For additional information, see “Front passenger airbag and status light” (P. 1-54).

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
PRECAUTIONS ON SRS
This SRS section contains important information concerning the following systems:

  • Driver and front passenger supplemental front-impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System)
  • Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbag
  • Rear outboard seat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbag system
  • Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental airbag
  • Driver and front passenger supplemental knee airbag
  • Seat belt with pretensioner(s) (front seats and rear outboard seats)

Supplemental front-impact air bag system
The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can help cushion the impact force to the head and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag system
This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side-impact collisions.
The side air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.
Rear outboard seat-mounted sideimpact supplemental air bag system
This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest area of the rear seat passengers in certain side-impact collisions.
The side air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.
Driver and front passenger supplemental knee air bag
This system can help cushion the impact force to the driver’s and front passenger’s knees in certain collisions.
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag system This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certain side-impact collisions. The curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the side where

the vehicle is impacted. In a rollover, the curtain air bags are designed to inflate and remain inflated for a short time.
The SRS is designed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and front passenger seat belts and is not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occupant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel and door finishers. For additional information, see “Seat belts” (P. 1-11).
The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
After placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational.

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WARNING
• The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side- impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity frontal collision.
Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or
severity of injury in various kinds of accidents
| • The front passenger airbag and front passenger supplemental knee airbag will not inflate if the passenger airbag status light is lit. For additional
information, see “Front passenger airbag and status light” (P. 1-54).

  • The seat belts and the front airbags are most effective when you are sitting- ting well back and upright in the seat. The front airbags inflate with great force. Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, if you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways or out of position in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the front air bag if you are up against it when it inflates. Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel. Always properly use the seat belts.
  • The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt usage, then inflates the airbags as needed. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.
  • The front passenger seat is equipped with an occupant classification sen- sor (weight sensor) that turns the front passenger air bag and front passenger supplemental knee air bag OFF under some conditions. This sensor is only used in this seat. Failure to be properly seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. For additional information, see “Front passenger air bag and status light” (P. 1-54).
  • Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the front air bag inflates.

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WARNING
• Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples
of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.
| WARNING
• Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air
bags or curtain air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Preteens
and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible.

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WARNING
• Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rearfacing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. For additional information, see “Child restraints” (P. 1-22).

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WARNING
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags:
• The side air bags and curtain airbags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact, or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.

WARNING
• The seat belts, the side airbags and curtain air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor. The side air bag and curtain air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat or near the side roof rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seats or rear outboard seats to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the door. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous illustrations.NISSAN 2021 Sentra Car -
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WARNING

  • When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially careful with children, who should always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.
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NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats)

  1. Top tether anchor
  2. Rear seat belts
  3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental airbag
  4. Head restraints/headrests
  5.  Front seat belts
  6. Pressure sensors indoor (driver’s side shown; front passenger side similar)
  7. Supplemental front-impact airbags
  8. Front crash zone sensor
  9. Driver and front passenger supplemental knee airbags
  10. Front seats
  11. Occupant classification sensor (weight sensor)
  12. Satellite sensor (passenger side shown; driver’s side similar)
  13. Seat belt with pretensioner(s) (front seats shown; rear outboard seats similar)
  14. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbag
  15.  Rear seats
  16. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system
  17.  Rear outboard seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag
  18. Satellite sensor (passenger side shown; driver’s side similar)

WARNING
To ensure proper operation of the passenger’s NISSAN Advanced Air bag System, please observe the following items.

  • Do not allow a passenger in the rear seat to push or pull on the seatback pocket (if so equipped).

  • Do not place heavy loads heavier than 9.1 lbs. (4 kg) on the seatback, head restraint/headrest or in the seatback pocket (if so equipped).

  • Make sure that there is nothing pressing against the rear of the seatback, such as a child restraint installed in the rear seat or an object stored on the floor.

  • Make sure that there is no object placed under the front passenger seat.

  • Make sure that there is no object placed between the seat cushion and center console or between the seat cushion and the door.

  • If a forward-facing child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, do not position the front passenger seat so the child restraint contacts the instrument panel. If the child restraint does contact the instrument panel, the system may determine the seat is occupied and the passenger air bag and the front passenger supplemental knee airbag may deploy in a collision. Also the front passenger airbag status light may not illuminate. For additional information,
    see “Child restraints” (P. 1-22).

  • Confirm the operating condition with the front passenger air bag status light.

  • If you notice that the front passenger airbag status light is not operating as described in this section, get the occupant classification system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

  • Until you have confirmed with a dealer that your passenger seat occupant classification system is working properly, position the occupants in the rear seating positions.

  • Do not position the front passenger seat so it contacts the rear seat. If the front seat does contact the rear seat, the airbag system may determine a sensor malfunction has occurred and the front passenger air bag status light may illuminate and the supplemental air bag warning light may flash.

This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements  under U.S. regulations. It is also permitted in Canada. All of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual must be followed.
The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The front passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box. The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact. They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper front air bag system operation.
The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System monitors information from the crash zone sensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU). Inflator operation is based on the severity of a
collision and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front passenger, the occupant classification sensor is also monitored. Based on information from the sensor, only one front air bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger air bag and front passenger supplemental knee air bag may be automatically turned off under some conditions, depending on the weight detected on the front passenger seat and how the seat belt is used. If the front passenger airbag and front passenger supplemental knee airbag are OFF, the passenger air bag status light will be illuminated. For additional information, see “Front passenger airbag and status light” (P. 1-54). One front airbag inflating does not indicate improper performance of the system.
If you have any questions about your air bag system, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer to obtain information about the system. If you are considering modification of your vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact NISSAN. Contact information is contained in the front of this Owner’s Manual.
When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to not inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of breathing conditions should get fresh air promptly.
Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the face and chest of the front occupants. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags, other than the knee airbags, do not provide restraint to the lower body.
Even with NISSAN Advanced Air Bags, seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and front passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, the front air bag module during inflation.
The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision. The front air bags operate only when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. After placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational.

WARNING
The front passenger air bag and front passenger supplemental knee air bag are designed to automatically turn OFF under some conditions. Read this section
carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is necessary for most effective protection. Failure to follow all instructions in this manual concerning the use of seats, seat belts and child restraints can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.

Status light
The front passenger seat is equipped with an occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) that turns the front passenger air bag and front passenger supplemental knee air bag on or off depending on the weight applied to the front passenger seat. The status of the front passenger air bag and front passenger supplemental knee air bag (ON or OFF) is indicated by the front passenger air bag status light which is located on the instrument panel. After the ignition switch is placed in the “ON” position, the front passenger air bag
status light on the instrument panel illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off or remains illuminated depending on the front passenger seat occupied status. The light operates as follows:

CONDITION| DESCRIPTION| PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT (
)| SUPPLEMENTAL KNEE AIR BAG STATUS
---|---|---|---
Empty| Empty front passenger seat Small Adult in front passenger seat| ON (illuminated)| INHIBITED
Nobody/Somebody| Bag or Child or Child Restraint or| ON (illuminated)| INHIBITED
Adult| Adult in the front passenger seat| OFF (dark)| ACTIVATED

In addition to the above, certain objects placed on the front passenger seat may also cause the light to operate as described above depending on their weight.
For additional information, see “Normal operation” (P. 1-56) and “Troubleshooting” (P. 1-57).

Front passenger airbag
The front passenger airbag and front pas- senger supplemental knee air bag are designed to automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated under some conditions
as described below in accordance with U.S. regulations. If the front passenger air bag and front passenger supplemental knee airbag are OFF, it will not inflate in a crash. The driver air bag and other airbags in your vehicle are not part of this system. The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce the risk of injury or death from an inflating airbag to certain front passenger seat occupants, such as children, by requiring the air bag to be automatically turned OFF. Certain sensors are used to meet the requirements.
The occupant classification sensor in this vehicle is a weight sensor. It is designed to detect an occupant and objects on the seat by weight. For example, if a child is in the front passenger seat, the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System is designed to turn the front passenger air bag and front passenger supplemental knee air bag OFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in the regulations is on the seat, its weight and

the child’s weight can be detected and cause the air bag to turn OFF.
Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as outlined in this manual should not cause the front passenger air bag and front passenger supplemental knee air bag to be automatically turned OFF. For small adults it may be turned OFF, however if the occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cushion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of position), this could cause the sensor to turn the front passenger air bag and front passenger supplemental knee air bag OFF. Always be sure to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly for the most effective protection by the seat belt and supplemental air bag. NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and children be properly restrained in a rear seat. NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant classification sensor is designed to operate as described above to turn the front passenger air bag and front passenger supplemental knee air bag OFF for specified child re- straints as required by the regulations. Fail-
ing to properly secure child restraints and to use the ALR mode may allow the re- straint to tip or move in a collision or sudden stop. This can also result in the passenger
air bag and front passenger supplemental knee air bag inflating in a crash instead of being OFF. For additional information, see “Child restraints” (P. 1-22). If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the front passenger air bag and front passenger supplemental knee air bag are designed not to inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects placed on the seat could result in air bag inflation, because of the object’s weight detected by the occupant classification sensor. Other conditions could also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is standing on the seat, or if two children are on the seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual. Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants are
seated and restrained properly. Using the front passenger air bag status light, you can monitor when the front passenger air bag and front passenger supplemental knee air bag are automatically turned OFF.

If an adult occupant is in the seat but the front passenger air bag status light is illu- minated (indicating that the front passenger air bag and front passenger supplemental knee air bag are OFF), it could be that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat properly or not using the seat belt properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front seat, the front passenger air bag status light may or may not be illuminated, depending on the size of the child and the type of child restraint being used. If the air bag status light is not illuminated (indicating that the front passenger air bag and front passenger supplemental knee air bag might inflate in a crash), it could be that the child restraint or seat belt is not being used properly. Make sure that the child restraint is installed properly, the seat belt is used properly and the occupant is positioned properly. If the air bag status light is still not illuminated, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.

If the front passenger airbag status light will not illuminate even though you believe that the child restraint, the seat belts, and the occupant are properly positioned, it is recommended that you take your vehicle to a NISSAN dealer. A NISSAN dealer can check system status by using a special tool. However, until you have confirmed with a dealer that your air bag is working properly, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.
The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System and front passenger airbag status light will take a few seconds to register a change in the front passenger seat status. This is a normal system operation and does not indicate a malfunction.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air bag system, the supplemental air bag warning light , located in the me- ter and gauges area of the instrument panel, will be illuminated (blinking or steadily lit). Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

Normal operation

In order for the occupant classification sensor system to classify the front passenger based on weight, please follow the precautions and steps outlined below: Precautions

  • Make sure that there are no objects weighing over 9.1 lbs. (4 kg) hanging on the seat or placed in the seatback pocket (if so equipped).
  • Make sure that a child restraint or other object is not pressing against the rear of the seatback.
  • Make sure that a rear passenger is not pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger seat.
  • Make sure that the front passenger seat or seatback is not forced back against an object on the seat or floor behind it.
  • Make sure that there is no object placed under the front passenger seat.

Steps

  1. Adjust the seat as outlined in “Seats” (P. 1-2). Sit upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion with your feet comfortably extended to the floor.
  2. Make sure there are no objects on your lap.
  3. Fasten the seat belt as outlined in “Seat belts” (P. 1-11). Front passenger seat belt buckle status is monitored by the occupant classification system, and is used as an input to determine occupancy status. So, it is highly recommended that the front passenger fasten their seat belt.
  4. Remain in this position for 30 seconds allowing the system to classify the front passenger before the vehicle is put into motion.
  5. Ensure proper classification by checking the front passenger air bag status light.

NOTE:
This vehicle’s occupant classification sensor system generally keeps the classification locked during driving, so it is important that you confirm that the front passenger is properly classified prior to driving. However, the occupant classification sensor may recalculate the weight of the occupant under some conditions
(both while driving and when stopped), so front passenger seat occupants should continue to remain seated as outlined above.

Troubleshooting

If you think the front passenger air bag the status light is incorrect:
1. If the light is ON with an adult occupying the front passenger seat:

  • The occupant is a small adult — the airbag light is functioning as intended. The front passenger airbag and front passenger supplemental knee airbag are suppressed.
    However, if the occupant is not a small adult, then this may be due to the following conditions that may be interfering with the weight sensors:

  • The occupant is not sitting upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion with his/her feet comfortably extended to the floor.

  • Child restraint or other object pressing against the rear of the seatback.

  • A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger seat.

  • Forcing the front seat or seatback against an object on the seat or floor behind it.

  • An object placed under the front passenger seat.

  • An object placed between the seat cushion and center console or between the seat cushion and the door.
    If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and wait 1 minute.

NOTE:
A system check will be performed during which the front passenger air bag status light will remain lit for about 7 seconds initially.
If the light is still ON after this, the person should be advised not to ride in the front passenger seat and the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
2. If the light is OFF with a small adult, child or child restraint occupying the front passenger seat.
This may be due to the following conditions that may be interfering with the weight sensors:

  • A small adult or child is not sitting upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion with his/her feet comfortably extended to the floor.
  • The child restraint is not properly installed, as outlined in “Child restraints” (P. 1-22).
  • An object weighing over 9.1 lbs. (4 kg) hanging on the seat or placed in the seatback pocket (if so equipped).
  •  Child restraint or other object pressing against the rear of the seatback.
  • A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger seat.
  •  Forcing the front seat or seatback against an object on the seat or floor behind it.
  •  An object is placed under the front passenger seat.
  • An object was placed between the seat cushion and the center console.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and wait 1 minute.

NOTE:
A system check will be performed during which the front passenger airbag status light will remain lit for about 7 seconds initially.
If the light is still OFF after this, the small adult, child or child restraint should be repositioned in the rear seat and the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
2. If the light is OFF with a small adult, child or child restraint occupying the front passenger seat. This may be due to the following conditions that may be interfering with the weight sensors:

  • A small adult or child is not sitting upright, leaning against the seatback, and centered on the seat cushion with his/her feet comfortably extended to the floor.
  • The child restraint is not properly installed, as outlined in “Child restraints” (P. 1-22).
  • An object weighing over 9.1 lbs. (4 kg) hanging on the seat or placed in the seatback pocket (if so equipped).  ?
  • Child restraint or other object pressing against the rear of the seatback.
  • A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger seat.
  • Forcing the front seat or seatback against an object on the seat or floor behind it.
  • An object placed under the front passenger seat.
  • An object placed between the seat cushion and center console.

NOTE:
A system check will be performed during which the front passenger air bag status light will remain lit for about 7 seconds initially.
If the light is still OFF after this, the small adult, child or child restraint should be repositioned in the rear seat and the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and wait 1 minute.
3. If the light is OFF with no front passenger and no objects on the front passenger seat, the vehicle should be checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
Other supplemental front-impact airbag precautions

WARNING

  • Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the front airbags inflate.

  • Immediately after inflation, several front air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself.

  • No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental airbag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental airbag or damage to the supplemental air bag system.

  • Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or front-end structure. This could affect the proper operation of the front airbag system.

  • Tampering with the front air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the instrument panel or by installing additional trim material around the airbag system.

  • Removing or modifying the front passenger seat may affect the function of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury.

  • Modifying or tampering with the front passenger seat may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material on the seat cushion or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, on the seat that are not specifically designed to assure proper airbag operation. Additionally, do not stow any objects under the front passenger seat or the seat cushion and seatback. Such objects may interfere with the proper operation of the occupant classification sensor (weight sensor).

  • No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the seat belt system. This may affect the front air bag system. Tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious personal injury.

  • It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for work on and around the front air bag. It is also recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for installation of electrical equipment. The Supplemental Restraint **System (SRS) wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the air bag system.**

  • A cracked windshield should be replaced immediately by a qualified repair facility. A cracked windshield could affect the function of the supplemental air bag system.
    *The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy identification. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the front air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.


Front and rear outboard seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag systems
The side air bags are located in outside of the seatback of the front and rear outboard seats. The curtain airbags are located in the side roof rails. All of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual must be followed. The side air bags and curtain air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions, al-  though they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity impact. They are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in certain side collisions.
Curtain air bags are also designed to inflate in certain types of rollover collisions or near rollovers. As a result, certain vehicle movements (for example, during severe offroading)
may cause the curtain air bags to inflate.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper side air bag and curtain air bag operation.
When the side air bags and curtain air bags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard,  followed by the release of smoke. Thissmoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire.  are should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the chest and pelvic area of the front and rear outboard occupants. Curtain air bags help to cushion the impact force to the
head of occupants in the front and rear outboard seating positions. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. How- ever, an inflating side air bag and curtain air
bag may cause abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags and curtain air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body. The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver, front passenger and rear outboard occupants seated upright as far as practical away from the side air bag. Rear seat passengers should be seated as far away as practical from the door finishers and side roof rails. The side air bags and curtain air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the occupants. Because of this, the force of the side air bag and curtain air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, these airbag modules during inflation. The side air bag will deflate quickly
after the collision is over. The curtain airbag will remain inflated for a short time.
The side air bags and curtain airbags operate only when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
After placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the supplemental airbag warning light illuminates. The supplemental airbag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational.

WARNING

  • Do not place any objects near the seatback of the front and rear seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the front and rear door finisher and the front and rear seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a side airbag inflates.
  • Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself.
  • No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the side airbag and curtain air bag systems. This is to prevent damage to or accidental inflation of the side air bag and curtain air bag or damage to the side air bag and curtain air bag systems.
  • Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or side panel. This could affect proper operation of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems.
  • Tampering with the side air bag system may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front and rear seats by placing material near the seatbacks or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, around the side air bag.
  • It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for work on and around the side air bag and curtain air bag. It is also recommended that you visit a  NISSAN dealer for installation of electrical equipment. The SRS wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test  quipment and probing devices should not be used on the side air bag or curtain air bag system.*
    The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy identification.**

When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the side air bag and curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.  ****

Driver and front passenger supplemental knee air bag The knee air bag is located in the knee bolster, on the driver’s and passenger’s side. All of the information, cautions and
warnings in this manual apply and must be followed. The knee air bag is designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although it may inflate if the forces in another
type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact. It may not inflate in certain collisions. ****

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper knee air bag operation.
When the knee air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly.

The knee air bag helps to cushion the impact force on the knees of the driver and passenger. It can help reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating knee air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries. The knee air bag provides restraint to the lower body. The knee air bag inflates quickly in order to help protect the occupants. Because of this, the force of the knee air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, this air bag module during inflation. The knee air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is over OR the knee air bag will remain inflated for a short time.
The knee air bag operates only when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
After placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational.

WARNING

  • Do not place any objects between the knee bolster and the driver’s or passenger’s seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a knee airbag inflates.

  • Right after inflation, the knee air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself.

  • No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the knee air bag system. This is to prevent damage to or accidental inflation of the knee airbag system.

  • Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system or suspension system. This could affect the proper operation of the knee air bag system.

  • Tampering with the knee airbag system may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the driver or passenger knee bolster or install additional trim material around the knee airbag.

  • It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for work on and around the knee airbag. It is also recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for the installation of electrical **equipment. The SRS wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the knee air bag system.**

*The SRS wiring harness or connectors are yellow or orange for easy identification. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the knee air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this manual. Seat belt with pretensioner(s) (front and rear outboard seats)

WARNING
The pretensioner(s) cannot be reused after activation. They must be replaced together with the retractor and buckle as a unit.

  • If the vehicle becomes involved in a collision but pretensioner(s) are not activated, be sure to have the pretensioner system checked and, if necessary, replaced. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
  • No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pretensioner system. This is to prevent damage to or accidental activation of the pretensioner(s). Tampering with the pretensioner system may result in serious personal injury.
  • It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for work on and around the pretensioner system. It is also recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for installation of electrical equipment. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the pretensioner system.
  • If you need to dispose of the pretensioner(s) or scrap the vehicle, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Incorrect disposal
    procedures could cause personal injury.

The pretensioner system may activate with the supplemental air bag system in certain types of collisions. Working with the seat belt retractor, the pretensioner(s) help tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping to restrain front and rear outboard seat occupants.
The pretensioner(s) are encased within the seat belt retractor and to the seat belt anchor affixed to the floor of the vehicle. These seat belts are used the same way as conventional seat belts.
When pretensioner(s) activate, smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of breathing conditions should get fresh air promptly.  After the pretensioner(s’) activation, load limiters allow the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to reduce forces against the chest.
The supplemental air bag warning light is used to indicate malfunctions in the pretensioner system. For additional information, see “Supplemental air bag warning light” (P. 1-65). If the operation of the supplemental air bag warning light indicates there is a malfunction, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the pretensioner system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s anual. ****

1. SRS Air bag warning labels The warning labels are located on the surface of the sun visor.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental front-impact air bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration.
WARNING
Do not use a rear-facing child restraint on a seat protected by an air bag in front of it. If the air bag deploys, it may cause serious injury or death. ****

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light, displayed in the instrument panel, monitors the circuits for the air bag systems, pretensioner(s) and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the supplemental airbag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the front airbag, side air bag, curtain air bag, knee air bag and pretensioner systems need servicing:

  • The supplemental airbag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
  • The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
  • The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.

Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner systems may not operate properly. They must be checked and repaired. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, knee air bag and/or pretensioner systems will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

Repair and replacement procedure
The front airbags, side airbags, curtain air bags, knee airbags and pretensioner(s) are designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the
supplemental airbag warning light remains illuminated after inflation has occurred. These systems should be repaired and/or replaced as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags, knee air bags, pretensioner(s) and related parts should be pointed out to the person performing the maintenance.
The ignition switch should always be placed in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle.

WARNING

  • Once a front airbag, side airbag, curtain airbag or knee airbag has inflated, the airbag module will not function again and must be replaced. Additionally, the activated pretensioner(s) must also be replaced. The airbag module and pretensioner(s) should be replaced. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. However, the airbag module and pretensioner(s) cannot be repaired.
  • The front air bag, side airbag, curtain airbag, knee airbag systems and the pretensioner system should be inspected if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
  • If you need to dispose of the supplemental airbag or pretensioner systems or scrap the vehicle, it is recommended that you contact a NISSAN dealer for this service. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.
  • If there is an impact to your vehicle from any direction, your Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) should be checked to verify it is still functioning correctly. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. The OCS should be checked even if no air bags deploy as a result of the impact. Failure to verify proper OCS function may result in an improper air bag deployment resulting in injury or death.

INSTRUMENT PANEL **

NISSAN 2021 Sentra Car - INSTRUMENT
PANEL**

1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/ turn signal switch (P. 2-50)
2. Steering wheel switch (P. 2-16) Audio controls (P. 4-43)
3. Driver’s supplemental air bag (P. 1-43) Horn (P. 2-56)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
Warning and indicators lights (P. 2-7) Vehicle information display (P. 2-16)
5. Cruise control switches (P. 5-61)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-63)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (P. 4-65)
6. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-48)
7. Vents (P. 4-30)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Front passenger air bag status light (P. 1-43)
10. Audio system (P. 4-43)| 11. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-43)
12. Glove box (P. 2-64)
13. Front passenger supplemental knee air bag (P. 1-43)
14. Shift lever (P. 5-18)
15. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-11)
16. Climate controls (P. 4-31, 4-38)
17. Driver supplemental knee air bag (P. 1-43)
18. Tilt/Telescopic steering (P. 3-26)
19. Hood release (P. 3-21)
20. Fuel filler door release (P. 3-23)
21. ECO mode switch (P. 5-26)
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Instrument brightness control (P. 2-50)
Trunk release (P. 3-22)
Trip reset switch (P. 2-4)
For additional information, refer to the separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual. Refer to the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

METERS AND GAUGES **

NISSAN 2021 Sentra Car -
ODOMETER**

  1. Tachometer
  2. Warning and indicator lights
  3.  Vehicle information display
  4.  Speedometer
  5. Fuel gauge
  6. Engine coolant temperature gauge

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
This vehicle is equipped with a speedometer and odometer. The speedometer is located on the right side of the meter cluster. The odometer is located within the vehicle information display.  ****

Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed.

NISSAN 2021 Sentra Car - Changing the display

4.2 inch (11 cm) Type A (if so equipped)
Odometer/Twin trip odometer
The odometer O2 and the twin trip odometer
O1 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 distance of individual trips.| 7 inch (18 cm) Type B (if so equipped) Changing the display Push the TRIP/RESET switch (located on the instrument panel) to change the display as follows:
TRIP A→ TRIP B → ODO → TRIP A
Resetting the trip odometer
Press the OK button on the steering wheel
for more than 1 second to reset the currently displayed trip odometer to zero.| 4.2 inch (11 cm) Type A (if so equipped)
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).


7 inch (18 cm) Type B (if so equipped) Do not rev the engine into the red zone O1
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 reading.
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature. The engine coolant temperature is within the normal range when the reading is within the zone OA shown in the illustration.  The engine coolant temperature varies with the outside air temperature and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates a coolant temperature near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease 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, see “If your vehicle overheats” (P. 6-11). ****

FUEL GAUGE

NOTE:
The ignition switch must be placed in the ON position for the gauge to give a reading.
The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or downhills.
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 registers 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 vehicle inspected. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
  • For additional information, see “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” (P. 2-9).

DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE)
Displays the estimated distance the vehicle can be driven before refueling. The value is calculated based on recent fuel economy, the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank, and the actual fuel consumption.
Changes in driving patterns or conditions can cause the DTE value to vary. As a result, the value displayed may differ from the ac- tual distance that can be driven.
DTE display will change to “—” when the fuel level in the tank is getting low, prior to the fuel gauge reaching 0 (Empty).
NOTE:

  • The DTE value after refill is estimated based on recent fuel economy and amount of fuel added.

  • If a small amount of fuel is added, or the ignition is on during refueling, the display may not be updated.

  • Conditions that affect the fuel economy will also affect the estimated DTE value (city/highway driving, idle time, remote start time, terrain, seasonal weather, added vehicle weight, added deflectors, roof racks, etc.).

WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Warning/Indicator light (red)| Warning/Indicator light (yellow)| Warning/Indicator light (other)
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Brake warning light
Charge warning light
  Engine oil pressure warning light
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Master warning light
Seat belt warning light and chime
Supplemental air bag warning light| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light
Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection system warning light
Front passenger air bag status light
Low tire pressure warning light
Master warning light
Power steering warning light
Rear Automatic Braking OFF warning light
Slip indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light| ECO mode indicator light (green)
Front fog light indicator light (if so
equipped) (green)
High Beam Assist indicator light (green)
High beam indicator light (blue)
Sidelight and headlight indicator light (green)
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)

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:

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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 malfunction. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also displayed on the vehicle information display between the speedometer and tachometer. For additional information, see “Vehicle information display 4.2 inch (11 cm) Type A” (P. 2-16) or “Vehicle information display 7 inch (18 cm) Type B” (P. 2-30).
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (red) For additional information on warnings and indicators, see “Vehicle information display 4.2 inch (11 cm) Type A” (P. 2-16) or

“Vehicle information display 7 inch (18 cm) Type B” (P. 2-30).

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 parking brake is applied.
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 applied, stop the vehicle and perform the following:

  1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. For additional information, see “Brake fluid” (P. 8-10).
  2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

WARNING

  • Your brake system may not be working 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 it could be dangerous.

  • Pressing the brake pedal with the engine stopped and/or a low brake fluid level may increase your stopping distance and braking will require greater pedal  ffort 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.

Charge warning light

If this light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate the charging system 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.
Engine oil pressure warning light
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.
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, see “Engine oil” (P. 8-6 ).

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 covered
by a warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do so.

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction.
The MIL may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least
3 gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the light should turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission control system inspection/maintenance test. For additional information, see “Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test” (P. 10-24).

Operation

The MIL will come on in one of two ways:

  • MIL on steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap if the Loose Fuel Cap warning appears in the vehicle information display. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. The light should turn off after a few driving trips. If the light does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
  • MIL blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage:
    – do not drive at speeds above 45 mph (72 km/h).
    – avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
    – avoid steep uphill grades.
    – if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.

The MIL may stop blinking and come on steady. Has the vehicle been inspected? It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.

CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and possible damage to the emission control system.

Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the master warning light illuminates if any of the following are displayed on the vehicle information display:

  • Parking brake release warning
  • Door open (when vehicle is moving) warning
  • Service CVT Stop safely warning
  • Shift to P (Park) position warning
    For additional information, see “Vehicle information display 4.2 inch (11 cm) Type A” (P. 2-16) or “Vehicle information display 7 inch (18 cm) Type B” (P. 2-30).

Seat belt warning light and chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten the driver and front passenger seat belts. The rear seats are also equipped with a seat belt warning light.
For additional information, see “Seat belts” (P. 1-11).

Supplemental air bag warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the front airbag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and pretensioner seat belt systems need servicing.

  • The supplemental airbag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
  • The supplemental airbag warning light flashes intermittently.
  • The supplemental airbag warning light does not come on at all.

It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for these services. Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pretensions
may not function properly. For additional information, see “Supplemental restraint system (SRS)” (P. 1-43).

WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems and/or pretensioner systems will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (yellow)
For additional information on warnings and indicators, see “Vehicle information display 4.2 inch (11 cm) Type A” (P. 2-16) or “Vehicle information display 7 inch (18 cm)
Type B” (P. 2-30).

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 antilock assistance. For additional information, see “Brake system” (P. 5-129).
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection system warning light 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 with Pedestrian Detection system is set to OFF in the vehicle information display.
If the light illuminates when the AEB with Pedestrian Detection system is on, it may indicate that the system is unavailable. For additional information, see “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection” (P. 5-93) and “Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)” (P. 5-105).

Front passenger air bag status light
The front passenger air bag status light will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be off depending on how the front passenger seat is being used.
For additional information, see “Front passenger air bag and status light” (P. 1-54).

Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors 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 illuminate. The “Tire Pressure Low – Add Air” appears 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 label 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 inflated 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.
The “Tire Pressure Low – Add Air” warning appears each time the ignition switch is placed in the ON position as long as the low tire pressure warning light remains illuminated.
For additional information, see “Vehicle information display 4.2 inch (11 cm) Type A” (P. 2-16) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P. 5-5).
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 system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. The “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, see “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P. 5-5) and “Tire pressure” (P. 8-28).

WARNING

  • Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufacturer for possible influences 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 increase the likelihood of tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could result 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 Information label located in the driver’s door opening to turn the low tire pressure warning light off. If the light still illuminates while driving after adjusting 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 inflated, have the vehicle checked. It is   recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
  • When using a wheel without the TPMS such as the spare tire, 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 system reset as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for these services.
  • Replacing tires with those not originally 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.

Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, 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 vehicle is 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 information display 4.2 inch (11 cm) Type A” (P. 2-16) or “Vehicle information display 7 inch (18 cm) Type B” (P. 2-30).
    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 running, 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 recommended 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 operational.
If the power steering warning light illuminates while the engine is running, it may indicate the power steering system is not functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the power steering system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the power steering warning light illuminates 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
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 RAB system is turned off in the vehicle information display.
If the light illuminates when the RAB system is on, it may indicate that the system is unavailable. For additional information, see “Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-86).

Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operating, thus alerting that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road surface may be slippery.
You may feel or hear the system working; this is normal.
The light will blink for a few seconds after the VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
The indicator light also comes on when you place the ignition switch in the ON position. The light will turn off after approximately 2 seconds if the system is operational.
If the light does not come on have the system checked. it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the VDC is turned off in the vehicle information display. This indicates the VDC has been turned off.
Turn the VDC on using the vehicle information display, or by restarting the engine. For additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P. 5-131).
The VDC light also comes on when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
The light will turn off after a period of time if  the system is operational. If the light stays on or comes on along with the indica-
tor light while you are driving, have the VDC system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

WARNING
VDC should remain on unless freeing a vehicle from mud or snow.
While the VDC system is operating, you might feel a slight vibration or hear the system working when starting the vehicle or accelerating, but this is normal.

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (other)
For additional information on warnings and indicators, see “Vehicle information  display 4.2 inch (11 cm) Type A” (P. 2-16) or “Vehicle information display 7 inch (18 cm)
Type B” (P. 2-30).
ECO mode indicator light (green) (if so equipped) This light comes on when the ECO mode has been selected. For additional information, see “ECO mode switch” (P. 5-26).

Front fog light indicator light (green) (if so equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illuminates when the front fog lights are on. For additional information, see “Fog light switch” (P. 2-56).

High Beam Assist indicator light (green)
This indicator light illuminates when the headlights come on while the headlight the 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. 2-50).

High beam indicator light (blue)

This blue light comes on when the headlight 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.

Sidelight and headlight indicator light (green)
The sidelight and headlight indicator light illuminates when the side light or headlight position is selected. For additional information, see “Headlight and turn signal switch” (P. 2-50).
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 motion, whether or not the brake pedal is depressed.
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 operations is found.

  • The Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle when 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 Intelligent 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.

VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY 4.2
INCH (11 cm) TYPE A (if so equipped)

The vehicle information display is located to the left of the speedometer. It displays such items as:

  • Vehicle settings
  • Trip computer information
  • Drive system warnings and settings
  • Cruise control system information
  • NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation information
  • Indicators and warnings

HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be changed using the, , and OK buttons located on the steering wheel.

  1.  – Use these buttons to navigate the vehicle information display.
  2.  OK – Change or select an item in the vehicle information display.
  3. — Return to the previous menu.

The OK, and buttons also control audio and control panel functions in some conditions. Most screens and menus offer instruction prompts of the steering switch buttons to indicate how to control the vehicle information display. The OK button changes the audio source and the buttons also control voice recognition manual mode. The OK button can be used to change the audio source when the audio screen is displayed. The buttons can be used when controlling voice recognition prompts manually. For additional information, refer to the separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.

STARTUP DISPLAY

When the vehicle in placed in the ON posi- tion the screens that display in the vehicle information include:

  • Active system status (if so equipped)
  • Trip computer
  • Fuel economy
  • Warnings
  • Outside air temperature
  • Odometer/Twin Trip Odometer

Warnings will only display if there are any present. For additional information, see “Vehicle information display warnings and indicators” (P. 2-24).

SETTINGS

The setting mode allows you to change the information displayed in the vehicle information 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 5-93) and “Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)” (P 5-105).
Rear| Allows user to turn the rear emergency braking system on or of For additional information, see “Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)” (P 5-86).
Lane| Displays available lane options.
| Lane Departure Warning| Allows user to turn the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system on or of For additional information, see “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)” (P 5-31).
Blind Spot| Displays available blind spot options.
| Blind Spot (BSW)| Allows user to turn the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system on or of For additional information, see “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” (P 5-38).
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 5-27).
Parking Aids| Displays available parking aids.
| Display| Allows user to auto display the sonar. For additional information, see “Rear Sonar System (RSS)” (P 5-136).
Rear Sensor| 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 of For additional information, see “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” (P 5-50).
Driver Attention Alert| Allows user to turn the Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) on or off. For additional information, see “Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)” (P 5-120).
Chassis Control| Displays available chassis control options.

ECO Mode Setting
The ECO mode setting menu allows the user to change the settings for the ECO mode.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.

Menu item Explanation
ECO Customize Displays available ECO mode settings.
Cruise Control Allows user to set the Cruise Control mode to Normal or ECO.

For additional information, see “Cruise Contror (P 5-61).
Air Conditioning| Allows user to set the Air Conditioning mode to Normal or ECO. For additional information, see “Heater and air conditioner (P 4-31).
ECO Info Settings| Displays available ECO information settings.
| ECO Indicator| Allows user to turn the ECO Indicator on or off.
ECO Drive Report| Allows user to turn the ECO Drive Report on or off.
View History| Displays the history report for the vehicle.

TPMS Settings
The TPMS settings menu allows the user to change the tire pressure units displayed in the vehicle information display.

Menu item Explanation
TPMS Setting Displays available TPMS settings.
Tire Pressure Unit Allows user to select the tire pressure units that will

display in the vehicle information display.

Clock

Menu item Explanation
Clock Allows user to adjust the clock settings and time within the vehicle

information display. Adjustments that can be made include automatically setting the time, 12H/24H format and manually setting the time. If these options do not appear, the clock must be set within the center display. For additional information, refer to the separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).

Vehicle Settings

The vehicle settings allow the user to change the lighting and locking settings.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.

Menu item Explanation
Lighting Displays the available option for lighting.
Locking Displays the available locking options.
Selective Unlock Allows user to turn selective unlock on or off. When

turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked after the door unlock operation. When the door handle request switch on the driver’s or front passengers side door is pushed to be unlocked, only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All the doors can be unlocked if the door unlock operation is performed again within 5 seconds. When this item is turned off, all the doors will be unlocked after the door unlock operation is performed once.
Auto Door Unlock| Displays the auto door unlock options.
| Shift to Park| Doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
IGN OFF| Doors will unlock when the ignition is turned off.
OFF| Doors will have to be manually unlocked.
Horn beeps on lock| Allows user to turn answer back horn on or of When turned on, the horn will chirp and the hazard indicators will flash once when locking the vehicle with the Intelligent Key
wipers| Displays the various wipers settings. For additional information, see “Wiper and washer switch” (P 2-48)
| Speed Dependent| Allows the user to turn the speed-dependent feature on or off.
Rear Door Alert| Displays the available Rear Door Alert options. For additional information, see “Rear Door Alert” (P 2-59).
| Horn & Alert| When selected, the alert is displayed and horn sounds.
Alert Only| When selected, only the alert is displayed.
OFF| When selected, no alert or horn will be active.

Maintenance

The maintenance menu allows the user to set reminders for various vehicle maintenance items.

WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a substitute for regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks. For additional information, see “Changing wheels and tires” (P. 8-36). Many factors including tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and road conditions affect tire wear and when tires should be replaced. Setting the tire replacement indicator for a certain driving distance does not mean your tires will last that long. Use the tire replacement indicator as a guide only and always perform regular tire checks. Failure to perform regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks could result in tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could
occur and may lead to a collision, which could result in serious personal injury or death.

Menu Item Explanation
Maintenance Displays various maintenance reminder options.
Oil Control System Allows user to reset the current interval. This should

only be done after completing oil change maintenance.
Oil and Filter| Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Tire| Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Other| Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.

Customize Display
The customize display menu allows the user to customize the information that appears in the vehicle information display.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.

Menu item Explanation
Main menu selection Displays available screens that can be shown in the

vehicle information display.
| Speed| Allows user to turn the speed screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Blank| Allows user to turn the blank on or off in the vehicle information display.
Fuel Economy| Allows user to turn the fuel economy screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
ECO Pedal Guide| Allows user to turn the ECO pedal guide on or off in the vehicle information display.
Drive Computer| Allows user to turn the drive computer screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
TPMS| Allows user to turn the TPMS screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
TSR| Allows user to turn the TSR screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Audio| Allows user to turn the audio screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Driving Aids| Allows user to turn the driving aids screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Welcome Effect| Displays the available welcome effect settings.
| Gauges| Allows user to turn the gauges effect on or off.
Animation| Allows user to turn the animation effect on or off.
Light/Wiper| Displays the available light and wiper guidance settings.
| Headlights mode guidance| Allows user to turn the light mode guidance on or off.
Wiper mode guidance| Allows user to turn the wiper mode guidance on or off.

Unit
The unit menu allows the user to change the units shown in the vehicle information display.

Menu item Explanation
Mileage/Fuel Displays the available mileage display units.
Tire Pressure Displays the available mileage display units.
Temperature Displays the available temperature display units.

Language
The language menu allows the user to change the languages displayed in the vehicle information display.

Menu item Explanation
Language Displays available language options for the vehicle information

display.

Factory Reset
The factory reset menu allows the user to restore the vehicle information display settings to factory status.

Menu item Explanation
Factory Reset Allows user to reset the vehicle information display settings

to the original factory settings. Once selected, the user can confirm or cancel the reset.

VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
The following messages may appear in your vehicle information display.

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