2021 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SVFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Ignition Switch Position Change Table By Push-Button Ignition Switch Operation

The ignition switch position can be changed by the following operations.

NOTE:
  • When an Intelligent Key is within the detection area of inside key antenna or when Intelligent Key backside is contacted to push-button ignition switch, it is equivalent to the operations below.
  • When starting the engine, the BCM monitors under the engine start conditions,

    CVT models

    • Brake pedal operation condition
    • Selector lever position
    • Vehicle speed

    M/T models

    • Brake pedal operation condition
    • Clutch pedal operation condition
    • Vehicle speed

Vehicle speed: less than 2.5 MPH (4 km/h)Β 

Power supply position

Condition

Push-button ignition switch operation frequency

CVT models

M/T models

Selector lever

Brake pedal operation condition

Normal condition

Special condition

Shift lever

Clutch pedal operation condition

Shift lever

Brake pedal operation condition

LOCK -> ON

--

Not depressed

--

Not depressed

--

Not depressed

1

LOCK -> ON -> OFF

--

Not depressed

--

Not depressed

--

Not depressed

2

LOCK -> START

ON -> START

P or N position

Depressed

--

Depressed

Neutral

Depressed

1

Engine is running -> LOCK

--

--

--

--

--

--

1

NOTE: If the Intelligent Key unit cannot detect that the Intelligent Key is in the vehicle, ignition switch can be turned OFF by the press and hold the push-button ignition switch for 2 seconds or more.

Vehicle speed: 2.5 MPH (4 km/h) or moreΒ 

Power supply position

Condition

Push-button ignition switch operation frequency

CVT models

M/T models

Selector lever

Brake pedal operation condition

Normal condition

Special condition

Shift lever

Clutch pedal operation condition

Shift lever

Brake pedal operation condition

Engine is running -> OFF

--

--

--

--

--

--

Emergency stop operation

Engine stall return operation while driving

N position

Not depressed

--

Depressed

Neutral

--

1

Emergency stop operation

  • Press and hold the push-button ignition switch for 2 seconds or more.
  • Press the push-button ignition switch 3 times or more within 1.5 seconds.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.