Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Compass display (if so equipped)
This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and indicates heading direction of vehicle.
With the ignition switch in the ON position, press
the 
button as described in the
chart below
to activate various features of the automatic antiglare
rearview mirror.
For more information about the automatic antiglare feature, refer to “Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.
Compass display
Push the 
button for about 1
second when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position to
toggle the compass direction display 1 on or
off. The display will indicate the direction that the
vehicle is heading.
N: North
E: East
S: South
W: West
If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in three complete circles at less than 5 MPH (8 km/h).
You can also calibrate the compass by driving your vehicle on your everyday route. The compass will be calibrated once it has tracked three complete circles.
Zone variation change procedure
The difference between magnetic north and geographical north is known as variance. In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens:
- Press and hold the
button
for about 11 seconds. The current zone number will appear in the display. Release the button. - Find your current location on the zone map.
Refer to the illustration.
- Press the
button repeatedly
to toggle through the zone numbers until the desired number appears in the display. Once you have selected a zone number, the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds.
Inaccurate compass direction:
The compass display is equipped with automatic correction function. If the correct direction is not shown, follow this procedure.
- With the display turned on, press and hold the button for about 13 seconds. The “C” icon in the compass display will illumi- nate.
- Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in three complete circles at a maximum speed of 5 MPH (8 km/h).
- After completing the circles, the display should return to normal.
CAUTION
- Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc., which are attached to the vehicle by means of a magnet. They affect the operation of the compass.
- When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as it may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
Outside temperature display
The outside temperature function provides a display
of the outside temperature when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position.
The display of positive temperatures is unsigned
(blank), ne ...
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Normal operating condition
Compass
Compass : description
Compass
The electronic compass is highly protected from changes in most magnetic
fields. However, some large
changes in magnetic fields can affect it. Some examples are (but not limited
to): high tension power lines,
large steel buildings, subways, steel ...
Seat belts
The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them
with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution.
Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade
before using them. See “Seat belt maintenance”
in the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section of this manual.
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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG"
and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injur ...
