Instruments and controls

Interior light

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Interior light
Interior light

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 position.

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 position.

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 15 minutes if.

● doors are open, or
● the interior light switch is in the ON position.

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.

Do not use for extended periods of time

Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery.

Test yourself

A quick Nissan Sentra quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.