2015 NISSAN SENTRA coolant

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Check the coolant levelin the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
the MIN level
B, add coolant to the MAX level
A. If the reservoir is empty, check the coolant
level in the radiator when the engine is cold. If
there is insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the
radiator with coolant up to the filler opening and
also add it to the reservoir up to the MAX level
A. This vehicle contains Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) . The life expectancy of
the factory-fill coolant is 105,000 miles
(168,000 km) or 7 years. Mixing any other type of
coolant or the use of non-distilled water will re-
duce the life expectancy of the factory-fill coolant.
Refer to the NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide for more details.
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
For additional information on the location of the
engine coolant reservoir, refer to “Engine com-
partment check locations” in this section.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant.
The service procedure can be found in the
NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheat-
ing.
WARNING
●
To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the en-
gine is hot.
● Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Serious burns could be
caused by high pressure fluid escaping
from the radiator.
● Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
● Keep coolant out of the reach of chil-
dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
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WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
RESERVOIR
Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir periodi-
cally.
To fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir, lift
the cap off the reservoir and pour the windshield-
washer fluid into the reservoir opening.
Add a washer solvent to the washer for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield-
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for the mixture ratio.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 & Antifreeze
or equivalent.
CAUTION
●
Do not substitute engine antifreeze
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.
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WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID BATTERY
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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 gal11 gal50 L • For additional information, refer to “Recommended fuel” in this section.
Engine oil Drain and refill• For additional information, refer to “Changing engine oil” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section.
MRA8DE With oil filter
change 4-1/4 qt
3-1/2 qt4.0 L• Engine oil with API Certification Mark.
• Viscosity SAE 0W-20.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions” in this section.
• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional
petroleum based oil may be used and meets all specifications and re-
quirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Without oil
filter change 4 qt
3-3/8 qt3.8 L
Cooling system With reservoir 1-3/4 gal 1-1/2 gal6.6 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent.
Manual transmission fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TL/JR Type
75W-80, or equivalent.
• If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TL/JR Type is not
available, API GL-4+, Viscosity SAE 75W-80 may be used as a tempo-
rary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission
Fluid (MTF) TL/JR Type as soon as it is available.
• If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TL/JR Type is not
available, API GL-4+, Viscosity SAE 75W-80 may be used as a tempo-
rary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission
Fluid (MTF) TL/JR Type as soon as it is available.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
9-2Technical and consumer information

Brakes......................8-21
Brake system ...................5-30
Break-in schedule ................5-26
Brightness/contrastbutton............4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ...............2-29
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-15
Bulb replacement ................8-33
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2
Cargonet.....................2-40
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-14
Car phone or CB radio .............4-66
CD care and cleaning ..............4-63
CD player (See audio system) . .4-39, 4-44, 4-51
Child restraints .......1-16,1-17,1-18,1-20
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-20
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-18,1-24,1-30,1-34
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-22
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-22
Cleaningexteriorandinterior...........7-2
Clock set/adjustment ...........4-7,4-37
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ........4-7
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) ......4-42
Clutch Clutch fluid ..................8-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-12
Cold weather driving ...............5-34 Compact disc (CD) player
....4-39,4-44,4-51
Connect phone .................4-66
Console box ...................2-38
Console light ...................2-46
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-16 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-12
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-16
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Back button ..................4-7
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .............4-7,4-37
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-64
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-25
Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual) ...................4-16
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosion protection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-24
Cupholders...................2-37
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ...........1-52
D
Daytime light system ...............2-29 Defroster switch
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch .......2-27
Dimensionsandweights ............9-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-29
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door open warning light .............2-16
Doors ........................3-4
Drive belt .....................8-17
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-34
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-16
Driving with manual transmission ......5-20
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle ................5-16
E
E

conomy-fuel..................5-28
Emergency engine shutoff ............5-12
Emission control information label .......9-12
Emission control system warranty .......9-19
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Blockheater.................5-35
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-9
Changingengineoil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Engine compartment check locations ....8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine cooling system ............8-8
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Engine oil...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-16
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-12
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine ..........5-14,5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-6
Enterbutton....................4-4
Event data recorders ..............9-21
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
Extendedstorageswitch ............8-25
Eyeglass case ..................2-36
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Clutchfluid..................8-13
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-12
Engine coolant .................8-8
Engine oil ...................8-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-12
Foglightswitch .................2-30
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-44
Frontseats.....................1-2 Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-28
Fuel-filler cap .................3-25
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-25
Fuel-filler lid .................3-25
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-5
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System Tirepressure.................8-35
Fuel-filler door ..................3-25
Fuelgauge.....................2-7
Fuses.......................8-22
Fusiblelinks ...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-47, 2-48, 2-49, 2-50, 2-50, 2-51
Gascap .....................3-25
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-6
Trip computer .................2-8
Trip odometer .................2-4
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-38 H
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch........2-27
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-27
Headlights....................8-29
Head restraints ..................1-5
Heated seats ...................2-31
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-24
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-25
Heater operation ...........4-18,4-26
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .....4-24
HomeLink®

Universal
Transceiver . .2-47, 2-48, 2-49, 2-50, 2-50, 2-51
Hood.......................3-23
Horn .......................2-31
I
Ignition switch ...................5-8
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-10
Immobilizer system .........2-24,5-10,5-13
Important vehicle information label .......9-12
In-cabin microfilter ................8-19
Increasing fuel economy .............5-28
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)..........2-14,2-15,2-19,3-20
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-30
Instrument brightness control ..........2-29
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
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Pregnant women...............1-12
Seat belt extenders .............1-15
Seat belt maintenance ............1-16
Seat belts .................1-9,7-5
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-15
Three-point type with retractor .......1-12
Seat belt extenders ...............1-15
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-12,2-19
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Armrests....................1-5
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-31
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-3
Rear seat ....................1-4
Security indicator light ..............2-21
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start .......2-24,5-10,5-13
Security systems Vehicle security system ........2-23,2-23
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-21
Service manual order form ...........9-22
Servicing air conditioner .............4-27
Setting button ...............4-7,4-37
Shifting Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-17
Manual transmission .............5-21
Shift lock release .................5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-15
Side air bag system (See supplemental
side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system)......................1-52
Smartphone connectivity ............4-65
Spark plug replacement .............8-18
Spark plugs ...................8-18 Specifications
...................9-8
Speedometer ...................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...........2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight) ...........2-47
SRSwarninglabel................1-54
Stability control .................5-32
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Jump starting ..............6-8,8-16
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting .................6-10
Starting the engine ..........5-14,5-15
Starting the engine ............5-14,5-15
Steering Power steering system ...........5-29
Steeringwheel..................3-28
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-64
Stoplight.....................8-33
Storage......................2-34
Storage tray ...................2-35
Sunglassescase.................2-36
Sunglassesholder................2-36
Sunroof......................2-43
Sunroof(seeMoonroof).............2-43
Sun visors ....................3-28
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-54
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-55, 2-19
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-44
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-54
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-37
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-37
Supplemental side and curtain side-impact
air bag system ..................1-52 Switch
Autolightswitch...............2-28
Automatic power window switch ......2-42
Fog light switch ...............2-30
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-27
Headlight control switch ..........2-27
Ignition switch .................
5-8
Instrument brightness control ........2-29
Power door lock switch ............3-5
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch .......2-27
Turnsignalswitch..............2-30
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .....................2-32
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-26
T
Tachometer ....................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
engine start .............2-24,5-10,5-13
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilt Telescopic steering .............3-28
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ................6-4,8-45
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-13
Tire chains ..................8-42
Tire pressure .................8-35
Tire rotation..................8-42
Types of tires .................8-41
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-18
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