Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Automatic door locks
- All doors lock automatically when the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24 km/h).
- All doors unlock automatically when the ignition is placed in the OFF position (models with Intelligent Key system) or when the key is removed from the ignition switch (models without Intelligent Key system).
The automatic unlock function can be deactivated or activated. To deactivate or activate the automatic door unlock system, perform the following procedure:
- Close all doors.
- Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
- Within 20 seconds of performing Step 2, push and hold the power door lock switch to the position (UNLOCK) for more than 5 seconds.
- When activated, the hazard indicator will flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard indicator will flash once.
- The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between each setting change.
When the automatic door unlock system is deactivated, the doors do not unlock when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position (models with Intelligent Key system) or when the key is removed from the ignition switch (models without Intelligent Key system). To unlock the door manually, use the inside lock knob or the power door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side).
Locking with power door lock switch
Door lock switch
To lock all the doors without a key, push the door
lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side) to
the lock position 1 . When locking the door this
way, be certain not ...
Child safety rear door lock
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on the
edge of the ...
Other materials:
Replacing
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
To replace the windshield wiper blades, follow
the procedure below:
When ignition switch is ON or within
60 seconds after placing the ignition switch
from ON to OFF position.
Quickly push the windshield wiper and
washer lever to the mist pos ...
Checking engine coolant level
Check the coolant level in the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
the MIN level B , add coolant to the MAX level
A . If the reservoir is empty, check the coolant
level in the radiator when the engine is cold. If
there is insufficient coolant in the radiator, fi ...
Avoiding collision and rollover
WARNINGFailure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss of
control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey
all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed,
high speed cornering, or sudden steering maneuvers,
because these ...
