NISSAN 2010 Sentra - Manual (Page 116)

The interior light has a three-position switch and
operates regardless of ignition switch position.
When the switch is in the ON position
᭺
1 , the
interior light illuminates, regardless of door posi-
tion.
When the switch is in the center O position, the
interior light illuminates by opening a door.
The interior light will stay on for about 30 seconds
when:
● The doors are unlocked while the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position and all
doors are closed..
● The driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
● The ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position while all doors are closed.
The interior light will turn off while the 30 second
timer is activated when:
● The driver’s door is locked by the keyfob, a
key or the lock-unlock switch.
● The ignition switch is placed in the ON po-
sition.
When the switch is in the OFF position
᭺
2 , the
interior light does not illuminate, regardless of
door position.
Some vehicles are equipped with a battery saver
feature that will automatically turn off the interior
lights after approximately 10 minutes if:
● doors are open, or
● the interior light switch is in the ON position.
NOTE:
If the interior lights are turned off automati-
cally by the battery saver feature, the igni-
tion switch must be placed in the ON posi-
tion before the interior lights will illuminate
again.
For information regarding the interior light bulb
replacement, refer to “Exterior and interior lights”
in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of
this manual.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
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INTERIOR LIGHT
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