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Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)

Nissan Sentra Owners Manual / Starting and driving / Ignition switch (if so equipped) / Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)

The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition


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 the ignition switch cannot be turned to the LOCK position:

  1. Shift the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
  2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the ON direction.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  4. Remove the key if it is inserted in the ignition switch.

If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position, the shift lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) position.

The shift lever can be moved if the ignition switch is placed in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed.

There is an OFF position between the LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF position is indicated by a “1” on the key cylinder.

Ignition switch (if so equipped)
WARNING Never remove or turn the key to the LOCK position while driving. The steering wheel will lock (for models with a steering lock mechanism). This may cause the driver ...

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 manua ...

Other materials:

Engine block heater (if so equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold temperature starting. The engine block heater should be used when the outside temperature is 20°F (-7°C) or lower. WARNING Do not use your engine block heater with an ungrounded electrical system or a 2-pronged adapter. You ...

System description
COMPONENT PARTS Component Part Location ECM IPDM E/R BCM (view with combination meter removed) A/C auto amp. (view with A/C switch assembly removed) A/C switch assembly A/C Compressor Refrigerant pressure sensor (view with front bumper fascia removed) Fuse Block (J/ ...

Headlight control switch
Type A Type B Lighting When turning the switch to the position, the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights come on. When turning the switch to the position, the headlights come on and all the other lights remain on. Headlight Type B is equipped w ...

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