Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Manual transmission (if so equipped)
The ignition switch includes a device that helps prevent accidental removal of the key while driving.
The key can only be removed when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
On manual transmission models, to turn the ignition key to LOCK position from ACC or ON position, turn the key to OFF, push the key in, then turn the key to LOCK.
In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clockwise from the straight up position.
To lock the steering wheel, turn the key to the LOCK position. Remove the key. To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly right and left.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch cannot be turned to the LOCK position
until the shift lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.
When moving the ignition switch to t ...
Key positions
LOCK: Normal parking position (0)
OFF: (Not used) (1)
ACC: (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio when the engine is not running.
ON: Normal operatin ...
Other materials:
System
System Description
Operation description
A/C control transmits rear window defogger switch signal to A/C auto
amp. when rear window defogger
switch turns ON while ignition switch is ON.
A/C auto amp. transmits rear window defogger switch signal to BCM
Bcm transmits rear window defogg ...
SPORT mode switch
Adjusts the throttle sensitivity and transmission
points (CVT only) to enhance performance. Press
the SPORT button on the instrument panel to
activate. The SPORT mode indicator light (on the
speedometer) will illuminate. The SPORT mode
indicator light will remain lit while the mode is
acti ...
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD) player (Type B) (if so equipped)
For all operation precautions, see “Audio operation
precautions” in this section.
Audio main operation
ON-OFF button / VOL (volume) control
knob:
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position and press the ON-OFF button while the
system is off to call up the mode (radio, CD, AUX,
B ...