Nissan Sentra Quiz
Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Loose Fuel Cap warning message

In this manual: Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Foreword — 1Read first—then drive safely — 1When reading the manual — 1Nissan customer care program — 1Illustrated table of contents — 8Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system — 30Instruments and controls — 54Pre-driving checks and adjustments — 61Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems — 111Starting and driving — 58In case of emergency — 18Appearance and care — 18Maintenance and do-it-yourself — 56Technical and consumer information — 57
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Loose Fuel Cap warning message
Loose Fuel Cap warning message

The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message displays in the odometer when the fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly after the vehicle has been refueled. It may take a few driving trips for the message to be displayed. To turn off the warning message, perform the following.

1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap as previously described as soon as possible.

2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until it clicks.

3. Press the loose fuel cap warning reset button A in the meter for about 1 second to turn off the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message B after tightening the fuel-filler cap.

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