2014 NISSAN SENTRA engine coolant

Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of
windshield-washer fluid.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind-
shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
freeze or equivalent.
CAUTION
●Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for windshield-washer fluid.
This may result in damage to the paint.
● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl al-
cohol based washer fluid concentrates
may permanently stain the grille if
spilled while filling the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir.
● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the windshield-washer fluid reser-
voir. Do not use the windshield-washer
reservoir to mix the washer fluid con-
centrate and water. ●
Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking
soda and water.
● Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.
● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or
longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal cable to prevent discharge.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as: 1. Installation or extended use of electronic accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone char-
gers, GPS, DVD players, etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances. In these cases, the
battery may need to be charged to maintain
battery health.
WARNING
●Do not expose the battery to flames, an
electrical spark or a cigarette. Hydrogen
gas generated by the battery is explo-
sive. Explosive gases can cause blind-
ness or injury. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your skin, eyes, fabrics or
painted surfaces. Sulfuric acid can
cause blindness or injury. After touch-
ing a battery or battery cap, do not
touch or rub your eyes. Thoroughly
wash your hands. If the acid contacts
your eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
flush with water for at least 15 minutes
and seek medical attention.
● Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in
the battery is low. Low battery fluid can
cause a higher load on the battery
which can generate heat, reduce battery
life, and in some cases lead to an
explosion.
● When working on or near a battery, al-
ways wear suitable eye protection and
remove all jewelry.
● Battery posts, terminals and related ac-
cessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds. Wash hands after handling.
BATTERY
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-13

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 13-1/4 gal 11 gal50.0See “Fuel recommendation” in this section.
Engine oil
• For further details, see “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. Drain and RefillWith oil filter change 4-1/4 qt 3-1/2 qt 4.0 • Engine oil with API Certification Mark.
• Viscosity SAE 0W-20.
• For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations”
in this section.
• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W30 conven-
tional petroleum based oil may be used and meets all specifications
and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Without oil filter
change
4 qt
3-3/8 qt 3.8
Cooling system With reservoir 1-3/4 gal 1-1/2 gal 6.6 • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ———•Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3.
• Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmis-
sion fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will
damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
9-2Technical and consumer information

Chimes, audible reminders...........2-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ...........7-2
Clock.......................4-38 (models without navigation system) ....4-38
Clockset.....................4-38
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-12
Cold weather driving ...............5-33
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-39,4-44,4-50
Consolebox...................2-37
Consolelight...................2-45
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-16 Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-16
Transmission shift selector lock release . .5-18
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .................4-7
Controls Audiocontrols(steeringwheel).......4-65
Heater and air conditioner
controls ................4-16,4-25
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosionprotection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-24
Cupholders................2-36,2-37
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ...........1-49 D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-28
Defroster switch Rear window defroster switch .......2-25
Dimensionsandweights ............9-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-29
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-4
Door open warning light .............2-14
Drive belt .....................8-16
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-33
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-16
Driving with manual transmission ......5-19
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-27
Emission control information label .......9-12
Emission control system warranty .......9-19
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-13
Block heater .................5-35
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations ....8-6Engine coolant temperature gauge
.....2-6
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-14
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-12
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine ..........5-14,5-15
Enterbutton....................4-4
Eventdatarecorders ..............9-21
E
xhaustgas(Carbonmonoxide).........5-2
Extended storage switch ............8-24
Eyeglass case ..................2-35
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Engine coolant .................8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-12
Foglightswitch .................2-29
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-44
Front seats .....................1-2
10-2

FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-27
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-25
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-25
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Fueloctanerating...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loosefuelcapwarning ........2-4,3-25
Fuses.......................8-21
Fusiblelinks ...................8-23
G
Gascap .....................3-25
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-3
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip computer .................2-7
Trip odometer .................2-4
Generalmaintenance...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-37
Gloveboxlock..................2-37
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®.............4-68,4-83,4-93
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch........2-26 Headlight control switch
............2-26
Headlights ....................8-28
Head restraints ..................1-5
Heated seats ...................2-30
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-16,4-25
Heater operation ...........4-18,4-26
Hood release ...................3-23
Horn .......................2-30
I
Ignition switch ...................5-8
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-10
Immobilizer system ......2-23,3-4,5-10,5-13
Important vehicle information label .......9-12
In-cabin microfilter ................8-18
Increasing fuel economy .............5-27
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-12
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-30
Inside mirror ...................3-29
Instrument brightness control ..........2-29
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-29
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-12
Key operation ................3-13
Mechanicalkey ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation .......3-16
Troubleshooting guide ............3-22
Warning signals ...............3-22 Interiorlight................2-44,2-45
Interior trunk lid release
.............3-24
iPod® Player ...............4-56,4-58
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-20
J
Jump starting ...................6-8
K
Key.........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement ...........8-25
K

eyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-16
Keys, For Intelligent Key system ........3-10
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-12
Emission control information label .....9-12
Engine serial number ............9-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-12
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-11
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-51
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-20
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-51, 2-17
10-3

SwitchAutolightswitch...............2-27
Automatic power window switch ......2-41
Foglightswitch ...............2-29
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-26
Headlightcontrolswitch ..........2-26
Ignition switch .................5-8
Power door lock switch ............3-5
Rear window defroster switch .......2-25
Turnsignalswitch..............2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-31
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-24
T
Tachometer ....................2-5
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ..........2-23,3-4,5-10,5-13
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ................6-5,8-42
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-13
Tire chains ..................8-39
Tireplacard..................9-13
Tirepressure.................8-32
Tire rotation..................8-39
Types of tires .................8-38
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-18
Wheels and tires ...............8-32
Wheel/tire size .................9-9 Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-14
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-3
Towing Flattowing..................9-18
Towtrucktowing...............6-11
Trailer towing .................9-18
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-16
Driving with manual transmission ......5-19
Shiftselectorlockrelease..........5-18
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) ......................9-11
Trip computer ...................2-7
Trip odometer ...................2-4
Trunk lid lock opener lever ............3-24
Trunklight ....................2-46
Turn signal switch ................2-29
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-18
USB interface Audio file operation ..........4-53,4-55
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-29
Variable voltage control system .........8-16
Vehicle dimensions and weights ........9-10
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-31 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
.....5-32
Vehicle identification ...............9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ................9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ....9-11
Vehicleloadinginformation...........9-14
Vehicle recovery .................6-14
Vehicle security system .............2-21
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobi-
lizer system) , engine start . .2-23, 3-4, 5-10, 5-13
Ventilators ....................4-16
Visors.......................3-28
Voice Prompt Interrupt . . .4-72, 4-86, 4-95, 4-96
Voice recognition system ...........4-101
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight.........1-51,
2-17
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-13
Battery charge warning light ........2-14
Brake warning light .............2-13
Door open warning light ...........2-14
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-14
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Low fuel warning light ............2-14
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-14
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-16
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-45
Seatbeltwarninglight............2-17
Vehicle security system ...........2-21
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-12
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-51
10-6