2024 Nissan Sentra Displays Control System | How to use

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2024 Nissan Sentra Displays Control System | How to use

The 2024 Nissan Sentra comes standard with a sophisticated and user-friendly display control system designed to improve the driving experience and provide quick access to important vehicle information. This system, which combines convenience and technology, provides seamless control over various features, making navigation, entertainment, and monitoring vehicle diagnostics simple.

The display system allows you to control your audio experience. Using the touchscreen or steering wheel-mounted controls, you can change radio stations, connect devices via Bluetooth, stream music, and adjust volume and audio settings. The display system also functions as a hub for vital vehicle data. Monitor fuel efficiency, tire pressure, trip information, and other diagnostics using the display screen or dedicated control buttons on the instrument panel. This overview describes the display control system in the 2024 Nissan Sentra and how it integrates various functionalities into a user-friendly interface.

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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY– 7 INCH (18 cm) TYPE B (if so equipped)

The vehicle information display is located to the left of the speedometer. It displays such items as:

Vehicle settings
Drive computer information
Drive system warnings and settings
Cruise control system information
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation information
Indicators and warnings
Tire pressure information
Audio information
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone information
Driving Aids
Odometer/twin trip odometer
Distance to empty
Clock and outside temperature

HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

The vehicle information display can be changed using the ,
, and OK buttons located on the steering wheel.

Use these buttons to navigate the vehicle information display.
OK – Change or select an item in the vehicle information display.
Returns to the previous menu.

The OK, and buttons also control audio and control panel functions in some conditions. Most screens and menus offer instruction prompts of the steering switch buttons to indicate how to control the vehicle information display. Dots on the right side of the vehicle information display may appear if there is more than one page of menu items or warning messages, depending on the type of meter. The OK button changes the audio source and the buttons also control voice recognition manual mode. The OK button can be used to change the audio source when the audio screen is dis-played. The buttons can be used when controlling voice recognition prompts manually. For additional information, refer to the separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.

STARTUP DISPLAY

When the vehicle in placed in the ON position the vehicle information display may display the following screens (if so equipped):

Home
Drive Computer — Speed, Fuel Economy, Trip Distance & Time
Convenience
Digital speed and average speed
Instant fuel economy/ average fuel economy
Tire Pressure
Audio/telephone
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
Speed Limit Sign
Driving Aids
Settings
Warnings*

*Warnings will only display if there are any present. For additional information, see “Vehicle information display warnings and indicators”
To control what items display in the vehicle information display, see “How to use the vehicle information display”.

TRIP COMPUTER

Home
This display indicates the home screen.
Vehicle speed
The vehicle speed mode shows the current vehicle speed and the average vehicle speed since the last reset.
Average vehicle speed:
Press the OK button on the steering wheel to bring up the drive computer Reset menu, and follow the instructions to reset.
The average vehicle display is updated every 30 seconds. the first 30 seconds after a rest, the display shows “– – –’
Fuel economy display
Current fuel consumption:
The current fuel consumption mode shows the current fuel consumption.
Average fuel consumption:
The average fuel consumption mode shows the average fuel consumption since the last reset. Press the OK button on the steering wheel to bring up the drive computer Reset menu, and follow the instructions to reset.
The display is updated every 30 seconds. For about the first 500 m (1/3 of a mile) after a reset, the display shows “– –.”
Elapsed time and trip odometer
Elapsed time
The elapsed time shows the time since the last reset. Press the OK button to bring up the drive computer Reset menu, and follow the instructions to reset.
Trip odometer:
The trip odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven since the last reset. Press the OK button on the steering wheel to bring up the drive computer Reset menu, and follow the instructions to reset.
Tire Pressures
The tire pressure mode shows the pressure of all four tires while the vehicle is driven.
When the “Tire Pressure Low — Add Air” warning appears, the display can be switched to the tire pressure mode by pushing the or switch to reveal additional details on the displayed warning.
For additional information, see “Low tire pressure warning light” “Tire Pres-sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” “Flat tire” and “Types of tires”
Traffic Sign Recognition (if so equipped)
The Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system provides the driver with information about the most recently detected speed limit.
For additional information, see “Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
Compass
This display indicates the direction the vehicle is heading.
Navigation (if so equipped)
When the route guidance is set in the navigation system, this item shows the navigation route information.
Audio
The audio mode shows the status of audio information.
Driving Aids
The driving aids mode shows the operating condition for the following systems (if so equipped):
- Forward
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection system
- Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)
- Lane:
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Blind Spot:
- Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
  For additional information, see “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” , “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)” “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection” , or “Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)”
Intelligent Cruise Control (if so equipped)
The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) mode shows the operating condition for the ICC system.
For additional information, see “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)”.
Warnings
The warnings mode allows the driver to view any present warnings.
NOTE:
The warnings mode will only display if any are present.
Settings
The settings mode allows the driver to view or modify settings.

RESETTING THE DRIVE COMPUTER

The drive computer is divided across three screens:

- Average Speed
- Average Fuel Economy
- Trip Distance & Time

Press the buttons until you reach the desired drive computer mode.
Press and hold the OK button for approximately 1 second to reset the information on the currently displayed screen.

NOTE:
If you wish to reset all drive computer values at once, press and hold the OK button for approximately 3 seconds until a reset menu appears; and follow the instructions.

SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the information displayed in the vehicle information display. It also allows you to change vehicle functions:

VDC Setting
Driver Assistance
ECO Mode Setting
TPMS Setting
Clock
Vehicle Settings
Maintenance
Customize Display
Unit/Language
Factory Reset

VDC Setting
The VDC Setting menu allows the user to enable or disable the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.

Menu item	Explanation
System	Allows the user turn the VDC system on or off. For additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”

Driver Assistance
The driver assistance menu allows the user to change the settings for driving, parking, and braking aids. Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.

Menu item		Explanation
Lane		Displays available lane options.
	Lane Departure Warning	Allows user to turn the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system on or off. For additional information, see “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)”
Blind Spot		Displays available blind spot options.
	Blind Spot Warning	Allows user to turn the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system on or off. For additional information, see “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)”
Emergency Brake		Displays available emergency braking options.
	Front	Allows user to turn the front emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, see “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection” and “Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)”
	Rear	Allows user to turn the rear emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, see “Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
Speed Limit Sign		Allows user to turn the Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system on or off. For additional information, see “Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)”

Menu item		Explanation
Parking Aids		Displays available parking aids.
	Auto Show Sonar	Allows user to auto display the sonar. For additional information, see “Rear Sonar System (RSS)” (P. 5-133).
	Rear	Allows user to turn the rear sonar on or off.
	Distance	Allows user to set the distance sensor range to Long/Medium/Short.
	Volume	Allows the user to set the parking sensor volume to High/Medium/Low.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert		Allows user to turn the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system on or off. For additional information, see “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” (P. 5-48).
Driver Attention Alert		Allows user to turn the Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) on or off. For additional information, see “Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)” (P. 5-117).
Timer Alert		Allows user to set the timer alert.
Low Temperature Alert		Allows user to turn the low temperature alert on or off.
Chassis Control		Displays available chassis control options.

ECO Mode Setting

The ECO mode setting menu allows the user to change the settings for the ECO mode.

Menu item		Explanation
ECO Mode Customize		Displays available ECO mode settings.
	Cruise Control	Allows user to turn the Cruise Control mode on or off. For additional information, see “Cruise Control”
	Air Conditioning	Allows user to turn the Air Conditioning mode on or off. For additional information, see “Heater and air conditioner
ECO Drive Assist		Displays available ECO information settings.
	ECO Indicator	Allows user to turn the ECO indicator on or off.
	ECO Drive Report	Allows user to turn the ECO Drive Report on or off.
View History		Displays the history report for the vehicle.

TPMS Setting
The TPMS settings menu allows the user to view or change the tire pressure units displayed in the vehicle information display.

Menu item		Explanation
TPMS Setting		Displays available tire pressure settings.
	Tire Pressure Unit	Allows user to select the tire pressure units that will display in the vehicle information display.

Clock

Menu item

Explanation

Clock

Allows user to adjust the clock settings and time within the vehicle information display. Adjustments that can be made include manually setting the time, 12H/24H format, and time zone (if so equipped).

The clock can also be set within the center display. For additional information, refer to the separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.

Vehicle Settings
The vehicle settings allow the user to change the settings for lights, wipers, locking, keys, and other vehicle settings. Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.

Menu item			Explanation
Lighting			Displays the available lighting options.
	Welcome Headlight		Allows user to turn the welcome light on or off.
	Auto Room Lamp		Allows user to turn the auto room lamp on or off.
	Auto Headlight		Displays the auto headlight options.
		Turn on earliest	Allows user to enable the turn on earliest setting.
		Turn on earlier	Allows user to enable the turn on earlier setting.
		Turn on standard	Allows user to enable the turn on standard setting.
		Turn on later	Allows user to enable the turn on later setting.

Menu item			Explanation
Turn indicator			Displays the available turn indicator options.
	3 Flashes		Allows user to turn 3 flash pass feature on or off.
	Continuous		Allows user to adjust the continuous feature.
Locking			Displays the available locking options.
	Ext. Door Switch		Allows user to turn the exterior door switch on or off. When turned on, the request switch on the door is activated.
	Selective Unlock		Allows user to turn selective unlock on or off. When the door handle request switch on the driver’s door is pushed to be unlocked, only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All the doors can be unlocked if the door unlock operation is performed again within 5 seconds. When the door handle request switch on the front passenger’s door is pushed to be unlocked, all the doors will be unlocked. When this item is turned off, all the doors will be unlocked after the door unlock operation is performed once.
	Auto Door Unlock		Displays the auto door unlock options.
		Shift to P	Doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into Park.
		IGN OFF	Doors will unlock when the ignition is turned off.
		OFF	Doors will have to be manually unlocked.
	Horn beeps on lock		Allows user to turn answer back horn on or off. When turned on, the horn will chirp and the hazard indicators will flash once when locking the vehicle with the Intelligent Key.
Wipers			Displays the available wiper options.
	Speed Dependent		Allows user to turn wiper with speed on or off.
Rear Door Alert			Displays the available Rear Door Alert options.
	Horn & Alert		When selected, the alert is displayed and horn sounds.
	Alert Only		When selected, only the alert is displayed.
	OFF		When selected, no alert or horn will be active.

Maintenance
The maintenance menu allows the user to set reminders for various vehicle maintenance items.

WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a substitute for regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks. For additional information, see “Changing wheels and tires” (P. 8-38). Many factors including tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and road conditions affect tire wear and when tires should be replaced. Setting the tire replacement indicator for a certain driving distance does not mean your tires will last that long. Use the tire replacement indicator as a guide only and always perform regular tire checks. Failure to perform regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks could result in tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to a collision, which could result in serious personal injury or death.

Menu item		Explanation
Maintenance		Displays various maintenance reminder options.
	Oil Control System	Allows user to reset the current interval. This should only be done after completing oil change maintenance.
	Oil and Filter	Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
	Tire	Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
	Other	Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.

Customize Display
The customize display menu allows the user to customize the information that appears in the vehicle information display. Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.

Menu item		Explanation
Main Menu Selection		Displays available screens that can be shown in the vehicle information display.
	Home	Allows user to turn the home screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Speed	Allows user to turn the speed screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Blank	Allows user to turn the blank on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Fuel Economy	Allows user to turn the fuel economy screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	ECO Pedal Guide	Allows user to turn the ECO Pedal guide screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Drive Computer	Allows user to turn the drive computer screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	TPMS	Allows user to turn the TPMS screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Speed Limit Sign	Allows user to turn the TSR screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Audio	Allows user to turn the audio controls screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Driving Aids	Allows user to turn the driving aids screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Cruise	Allows user to turn the cruise control screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Chassis Control	Allows user to turn the chassis control screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Cruise Screen Transition		Allow user to turn the cruise screen transition on or off.
Welcome Effect		Displays the available welcome effect settings.
	Gauges	Allows user to turn the gauges effect on or off.
	Animation	Allows user to turn the animation effect on or off.
Light/Wiper Guidance		Displays the available light and wiper guidance settings.
	Lights mode guidance	Allows user to turn the light mode guidance on or off.
	Wiper mode guidance	Allows user to turn the wiper mode guidance on or off.

Unit/Language
The unit/language menu allows the user to change the units shown in the vehicle information display.

Menu item	Explanation
Mileage/Fuel	Displays the available mileage/fuel display units and allows user to select preferred unit for display.
Tire Pressure	Allows user to select the tire pressure display units.
Temperature	Allows user to select the temperature display units.
Language	Displays the available language options and allows user to select preferred language for display.

Factory Reset
The factory reset menu allows the user to restore the vehicle information display settings to factory status.

Menu item	Explanation
Factory Reset	Allows user to reset the vehicle information display settings to the original factory settings. Once selected, the user can confirm or cancel the reset.

FAQs

How do I adjust the brightness of the display screen?

Typically, a brightness control setting can be found in the display system’s settings menu. It allows you to adjust the screen brightness to suit different lighting conditions.

Can I connect my smartphone to the car’s display system?

Yes, smartphone integration via Bluetooth, USB, or Android Auto/Apple CarPlay is frequently supported, allowing access to apps and media.

How do I navigate through the menu options on the display screen?

To navigate menus and select options, use the touchscreen interface or dedicated control knobs/buttons, depending on the model.

Is it possible to customize the layout of the display screen?

Some models provide limited customization options, such as the ability to rearrange icons or choose which information to display on specific screens.

Can I use voice commands to control the display system?

Higher trim levels may include voice recognition for certain functions, allowing for hands-free control of navigation, calls, and other features.

How do I pair a Bluetooth device with the car’s display system?

Navigate to the Bluetooth menu on the screen, search for available devices, select yours, and then follow the prompts to finish the pairing process.

Is there a way to adjust the sound settings through the display system?

Yes, the display screen’s audio settings menu usually allows you to adjust the bass, treble, balance, and other sound preferences.

Does the display system show real-time traffic information?

Some models with navigation systems provide real-time traffic updates to assist in route planning.

How can I set up and save favorite radio stations or audio sources?

Navigate to the radio or media menu, tune to the desired station, and usually hold down a preset button to save it as a favorite.

Can I access vehicle diagnostics and maintenance information through the display system?

Yes, in the settings or information menu, the system frequently provides access to vehicle diagnostics, maintenance alerts, and service reminders.

How do I switch between different audio sources (e.g., FM radio, USB, Bluetooth)?

To cycle through available audio sources, use the audio source or mode button on the display or steering wheel controls.

Is there a night mode or a dimming feature for the display screen?

Some models include an automatic dimming feature that adjusts the screen brightness based on the amount of light available.

Can I change the language displayed on the screen?

Yes, the settings menu frequently includes language options, allowing you to choose your preferred display language.

How do I update the software or maps on the display system?

Updates may be downloaded via USB or Wi-Fi. Follow the owner’s manual’s instructions or contact the dealer for assistance.

Is there a way to reset the display system to its default settings?

There may be a ‘Factory Reset’ or ‘Reset to Defaults’ option in the settings menu to restore the system to its original settings.

Useful Links

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