NISSAN 2008 Sentra - Manual (Page 112)

The interior light has a three-position switch and
operates regardless of ignition switch position.
When the switch is in the ON position
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1 , the
interior light illuminates, regardless of door posi-
tion.
When the switch is in the center O position, the
interior light illuminates by opening a door.
The interior light will stay on for about 30 seconds
when:
● The doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key
or the lock-unlock switch while all doors are
closed and the key is removed from the
ignition switch.
● The driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
● The key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The interior light will turn off while the 30 second
timer is activated when:
● The driver’s door is locked by the keyfob, a
key or the lock-unlock switch.
● The ignition switch is turned ON.
When the switch is in the OFF position
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2 , the
interior light does not illuminate, regardless of
door position.
Some vehicles are equipped with a battery saver
feature that will automatically turn off the interior
lights after approximately 10 minutes if:
● doors are open, or
● the interior light switch is in the ON position.
NOTE:
If the interior lights are turned off automati-
cally by the battery saver feature, the igni-
tion key must be turned to the ON position
before the interior lights will illuminate
again.
For information regarding the interior light bulb
replacement, refer to “Exterior and interior lights”
in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of
this manual.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
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INTERIOR LIGHT
2-36 Instruments and controls
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