2005 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 66

driving conditions. The display may differ from the actual ambient temperature or the temperature displayed on various signs or billboards. 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 (----). 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 (----). 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. 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 (----). LIC0482 Type A Journey time The journey time mode shows the time since the last reset. The displayed time can be reset by pressing the change button for more than approximately 1 second. NOTE: If a low temperature warning and low range warning occur simultaneously, other display modes switch automatically to the outside temperature display. TACHOMETER (if so equipped) The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (r/min). Do not rev engine into the red zone 1 . CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage. 2-6 Instruments and controls