Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: 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.
Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the key is left in the ignition switch. Remove the key and take it with you when leaving the vehicle.
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 (if so equipped)
The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if any one of the following improper operations is found.
- The ignition switch is not returned to the LOCK position when locking the doors.
- The Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle when locking the doors.
- 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. See “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.
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.
Indicator lights
Continuously
Variable
Transmission (CVT) position
indicator light (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this indicator light shows the transmission
shift leve ...
Security systems
Your vehicle may have two types of security systems:
Vehicle security system (if so equipped)
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
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Other materials:
Brake fluid
Inspection
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Make sure that the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank is between
the MAX and MIN lines.
Visually check around the reservoir tank for brake fluid leakage.
If the brake fluid level is excessively low, check the brake system
for leakage.
If brake warning ...
Gauges and meters
4.2-inch display
7-inch display
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Shift position
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40ºF (-40ºC) to
122ºF (50ºC). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the
ambient ...
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 ...
