2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

TRIP Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When "TRIP" switch is pushed, display TRIP screen. As TRIP information, it indicates journey time (TIME), trip odometer (DIST), and average vehicle speed (AVG).

Pushing "TRIP" switch once cycles display from TRIP 1-->TRIP 2-->Display OFF-->TRIP 1.

"TIME"

Fig 1: Identifying TRIP Display
G03492407Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Journey time indication is conducted by reset or battery connection.
  • When pushing "TRIP RESET" or "TRIP" switch more than approximately 1.5 seconds, journey time will be reset.
  • If journey time is reset, journey distance and average speed will be reset at the same time.

"DIST"

  • Trip odometer indication is conducted by vehicle speed signal.
  • When pushing "TRIP RESET" or "TRIP" switch more than approximately 1.5 seconds, driving distance will be reset.
  • If trip odometer is reset, journey time average speed will be reset at the same time.

"AVG"

  • Average speed indication is conducted by running distance and running time.
  • Indication will be renewed every 30 seconds.
  • When pushing "TRIP RESET" or "TRIP" switch more than approximately 1.5 seconds, average speed will be reset.
  • After reset operation, the displays shows "*" for 30 seconds.
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