Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: 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 manual transmission models, to turn the ignition 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 steering wheel slightly right and left.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
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 moving the ignition switch to t ...
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 operatin ...
Other materials:
Does not stop fully-open or fullyclosed
position
Diagnosis procedure
1. Perform initialization procedure
Perform initialization procedure.
Refer to RF-18, "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT : Special Repair
Requirement".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Perform basic ins ...
Component parts
Component parts location
BCM (view with instrument panel removed)
Key switch
(without Intelligent Key)
Push-button ignition switch
(with Intelligent Key)
IPDM E/R
Illumination control switch
Combination switch (lighting and
turn signal switch)
Front door lock LH (key cylin ...
Connector symbols
Most of connector symbols in wiring diagrams are shown from the terminal
side.
Connector symbols shown from the terminal side are enclosed by
a single line and followed by the direction mark.
Connector symbols shown from the harness side are enclosed by
a double line and followed by the ...
