NISSAN 2014 Sentra - Owner's Manual User Manual

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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 posi-

tion.

4. Remove the key if it is inserted in the ignition

switch.

If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
tion, 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.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so
equipped)

The ignition switch includes a device that helps
prevent accidental removal of the key while driv-
ing.

The key can only be removed when the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position.

On manual transmission models, to turn the igni-
tion key to LOCK position from ACC or ON
position, turn the key to OFF, push the key in, then
turn the key to LOCK.

In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it
must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clockwise
from the straight up position.

To lock the steering wheel, turn the key to
the LOCK position. Remove the key. To
unlock the steering wheel, insert the key
and turn it gently while rotating the steer-
ing wheel slightly right and left.

KEY POSITIONS

LOCK: Normal parking position (0)

OFF: (Not used) (1)

ACC: (Accessories) (2)

This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio when the engine is not running.

ON: Normal operating position (3)

This position turns on the ignition system and the
electrical accessories.

START: (4)

This position starts the engine. As soon as the
engine has started, release the key. It automati-
cally returns to the ON position.

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Starting and driving

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