2004 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 59

Resetting the trip odometer: Pushing the change button for more than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero. will continue blinking as long as the temperature remains below 39°F (4°C). The ambient temperature sensor is located in front of the radiator. The sensor may be affected by road or engine heat, wind directions and other driving conditions. The display may differ from the actual ambient temperature or the temperature displayed on various signs or billboards. NOTE: ● If the amount of fuel added while the ignition switch is OFF is small, the display just before the ignition switch is turned OFF may continue to be displayed. ● When driving uphill or rounding curves, the fuel in the tank shifts, which may momentarily change the display. TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped) The display of the trip computer is situated in the speedometer display. When the ignition is turned to ON, the display scrolls all the modes of the trip computer and then shows the mode chosen before the ignition switch is turned OFF. If the battery terminal is disconnected, push the trip computer mode switch more than 1 second to activate the computer. When the ignition switch is turned to ON, modes of the trip computer can be selected by pushing the trip computer change button. The following modes can be selected: Distance to empty (dte-mile or km) The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you with an estimation of the distance that can be driven before refueling. The dte is constantly being calculated, based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption. The display is updated every 30 seconds. The dte mode includes a low range warning feature: when the fuel level is low, the dte mode is automatically selected and the digits blink in order to draw the driver's attention. Press the change button if you wish to return to the mode that was selected before the warning occurred. The dte mark (dte) will remain blinking until the vehicle is refueled. When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte display will change to (----). Average fuel consumption (Mpg or l/100km) The average fuel consumption mode shows the average fuel consumption since the last reset. Resetting is done by pressing the change button for more than approximately 1 second. The display is updated every 30 seconds. At about the first 1/3 miles (500 m) after a reset, the display shows (----). Outside air temperature (ICY-°F or °C) The outside air temperature is displayed in °F or °C. The outside air temperature mode includes a low temperature warning feature: below 37°F (3°C), the outside air temperature mode is automatically selected and ICY will illuminate in order to draw the driver's attention. Press the change button if you wish to return to the mode that was selected before the warning occurred. The ICY indicator Average speed (MPH or km/h) The average speed mode shows the average vehicle speed since last reset. Resetting is done by pressing the change button for more than approximately 1 second. The display is updated every 30 seconds. The first 30 seconds after a reset, the display shows (----). Instruments and controls 2-5