Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Push-button ignition switch positions
LOCK (Normal parking position):
The ignition switch can only be locked in this position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is pushed to the ACC position while carrying the Intelligent Key or with the Intelligent Key inserted in the port.
The ignition switch will lock when any door is opened or closed with the ignition switched off.
OFF:
The ignition switch is in the OFF position when the engine is turned off using the ignition switch.
No lights will illuminate on the ignition switch.
ACC (Accessories):
This position activates electrical accessories, such as the radio, when the engine is not running.
ACC has a battery saver feature that will turn the ignition switch to the OFF position after 30 minutes under the following conditions:
- all doors are closed.
- shift lever is in P (Park).
The battery saver feature will be cancelled if any of the following occur:
- any door is opened.
- shift lever is moved out of P (Park).
- ignition switch changes position.
ON (Normal operating position):
This position turns on the ignition system and electrical accessories.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle with the ignition switch in ACC or ON positions when the engine is not running for an extended period.
This can discharge the battery.
Operating range
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
when the Intelligent Key is within the specified
operating range.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost discharged
or strong radio waves a ...
Emergency engine shut off
To shut off the engine in an emergency situation
while driving, perform the following procedure:
Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3
consecutive times in less than 1.5 seconds, or
...
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 ...
Can communication circuit
Diagnosis procedure
1.Connector inspection
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Disconnect all the unit connectors on can communication system.
Check terminals and connectors for damage, bend and loose connection.
Is the inspection resu ...
S terminal circuit
Description
The output voltage of the generator is controlled by the IC regulator at
terminal “S” detecting the input voltage
from battery.
The “S” terminal circuit detects the battery voltage to adjust the generator
output voltage with the IC voltage
regulator.
Diagn ...
