2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

MAINT Switch (Maintenance Switch)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  • When "MAINT" switch is pressed, display vehicle information screen. As vehicle information, it indicates engine oil, tire rotation, and tire pressure.
  • Pressing "MAINT" switch once cycles display from engine oil-->tire rotation-->tire pressure-->engine oil.
    NOTE: If vehicle is not equipped with low tire pressure warning system, OFF will be displayed in place of tire pressure.

    Engine Oil and Tire Rotation

  • Operating the joystick left/right, replace distance can be set.
  • When journey distance is the same as replace distance, alert is displayed. (SERVICE ALERT setting is ON.)
  • Selected replace distance is 0 - 7,500 miles (0 - 12,000 km) in increments of 500 mile (800 km).
  • Press and hold "TRIP RESET" or "MAINT" switch for 1.5 seconds or longer, reset present journey distance.
  • During driving, cannot change settings.
    Fig 1: Displaying MAINT Screen (Engine Oil)
    G03359878Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Tire Pressure

  • Tire pressure signal is received from low tire pressure warning control unit via CAN communication.
  • Tire pressure is displayed.
  • When FLAT TIRE signal is received from low tire pressure warning control unit, "FLAT TIRE" is displayed.
    Fig 2: Displaying MAINT Screen (Tire Pressure)
    G03359879Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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