Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Troubleshooting guide
| Symptom | Possible Cause | ||
| When pushing the ignition switch to stop the engine | The P (Park) warning light in the instrument panel illuminates and the inside chime sounds continuously. | The shift lever is not in the P (Park) position. | Make sure that the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. |
| When placing the shift lever in the P (Park) position | The inside warning chime sounds continuously. | The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. | Place the ignition switch in the OFF position. |
| When opening the driver’s door | A warning chime sounds continuously. | The ignition switch is in the ACC position. | Place the ignition switch in the OFF position. |
| When pushing the door handle request switch to lock the door | The outside chime sounds for a few seconds. | The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk. | Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you. |
| The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. | Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you. | ||
| A door is not closed securely. | Close the door securely. | ||
| When closing the doors | The key warning light in the instrument panel blinks in yellow, the outside chime sounds 3 times and the inside warning chime sounds for approximately 3 seconds. | The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. | Place the ignition switch in the OFF position. |
| The P (Park) warning light in the instrument panel illuminates and the outside chime sounds continuously. | The ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF position and the shift lever is not in the P (Park) position. | Make sure that the shift lever is in the P (Park) position and place the ignition switch in the OFF position. | |
| The outside chime sounds for approximately 3 seconds and all doors unlock. | The Intelligent Key is in the vehicle or trunk. | Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you. | |
| When opening the driver’s door | A warning chime sounds continuously. | The ignition switch is in the ACC position. | Place the ignition switch in the OFF position. |
| When closing the trunk lid | The outside chime sounds for approximately 10 seconds and the trunk lid opens. | The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk. | Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you. |
| When pushing the ignition switch to start the engine | The key warning light in the instrument panel blinks in green. | The battery charge is low. | Replace the battery with a new one. See “Battery replacement” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. |
| When pushing the LOCK button on the Intelligent Key to the lock the door | The outside chime sounds for a few seconds and all the doors unlock. | The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk. | Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you. |
| The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. | Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you. | ||
| A door is not closed securely. | Close the doors securely. | ||
Warning signals
To help prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly
by erroneous operation of the Intelligent
Key or to help prevent the vehicle from being
stolen, a chime or buzzer sounds from inside and
outsid ...
Hood
Pull the hood lock release handle 1 located
below the instrument panel until the hood
springs up slightly.
Locate the lever 2 in between the hood and
grille and push the lever sideways ...
Other materials:
Checking bulbs
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
If equipped, the following lights come on briefly
and then go off:
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
an open circuit ...
Three Way Catalyst
If a large amount of unburned fuel flows into the catalyst, the catalyst
temperature will be excessively high. To
prevent this, follow the instructions.
Use unleaded gasoline only. Leaded gasoline will seriously damage the
three way catalyst.
When checking for ignition spark or measuring ...
ECO mode switch
ECO mode switch
The ECO mode helps to enhance the fuel
economy by controlling the throttle sensitivity and
transmission points (CVT if so equipped).
To turn on the ECO mode, push the ECO mode
switch. The ECO mode indicator light (on the
speedometer) will remain lit while the mode is
act ...
