2017 NISSAN SENTRA transmission fluid

CAUTION
●NISSAN recommends using Genuine
NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent)
ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with
other fluids.
● Do not use Automatic transmission
fluid (ATF) or Manual transmission fluid
in a NISSAN CVT, as it may damage the
CVT. Damage caused by the use of flu-
ids other than as recommended is not
covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
● Using fluids that are not equivalent to
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may
also damage the CVT. Damage caused
by the use of fluids other than as recom-
mended is not covered under NISSAN’s
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
When checking or replacement of CVT fluid is
required, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for servicing. For additional brake and clutch fluid specification
information, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the “Technical
and consumer information” section of this
manual.
WARNING
●
Use only new fluid from a sealed con-
tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake and clutch
(if so equipped) systems. The use of
improper fluids can damage the brake
and clutch system and affect the vehi-
cle’s stopping ability.
● Clean the filler cap before removing.
● Brake and clutch fluid is poisonous and
should be stored carefully in marked
containers out of reach of children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid is
spilled, immediately wash the surface with
water.
BRAKE FLUID
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the level is
below the MIN line
1, or the brake warning light
comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT 3fluid up to the MAX line
2.If
fluid must be added frequently, the system should
be checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
LDI2169
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID (if so
equipped) BRAKE AND CLUTCH (if so equipped)
FLUID
Do-it-yourself8-11

Engine oil and oil filter:Replace engine oil
and oil filter at the specified intervals. For recom-
mended oil grade and viscosity refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
Engine valve clearance*: Inspect only if valve
noise increases. Adjust valve clearance if neces-
sary.
Evaporative emissions control vapor lines*:
Check vapor lines for leaks or looseness. Tighten
connections or replace parts as necessary.
Fuel filter: Periodic maintenance is not re-
quired. (in-tank type filter)
Fuel lines*: Check the fuel hoses, piping and
connections for leaks, looseness, or deteriora-
tion. Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Spark plugs: Replace at specified intervals. In-
stall new plugs of the type as originally equipped.CHASSIS AND BODY
MAINTENANCE:
Brake lines and cables: Visually inspect for
proper installation. Check for chafing, cracks,
deterioration, and signs of leaking. Replace any
deteriorated or damaged parts immediately.
Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings:
Check for wear, deterioration and fluid leaks.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts im-
mediately.
Exhaust system: Visually inspect the exhaust
pipes, muffler and hangers for leaks, cracks, de-
terioration, and damage. Tighten connections or
replace parts as necessary.
In-cabin microfilter: Replace at specified in-
tervals. When driving for prolonged periods in
dusty conditions, replace the filter more fre-
quently.
Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-
pension parts, drive shaft boots: Check for
damage, looseness, and leakage of oil or grease.
Under severe driving conditions, inspect more
frequently. Tire rotation:
Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km) according to the instruc-
tions under “General maintenance” in this sec-
tion. When rotating tires, check for damage and
uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
Transmission fluid/oil: Visually inspect for
signs of leakage at specified intervals. If using a
car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy
roads:
● Replace the manual transaxle gear oil every
20,000 miles or 24 months.
● Replace the CVT fluid every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km) or request the dealer to inspect
the fluid deterioration data using a CON-
SULT. If the deterioration data is more than
210000, replace the CVT fluid.
9-6Maintenance and schedules

CHASSIS & BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace,
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
5
(8) 6 10
(16) 12 15
(24) 18 20
(32) 24 25
(40) 30 30
(48) 36 35
(56) 42 40
(64) 48 45
(72) 54 50
(80) 60 55
(88) 66 60
(96) 72
Brake lines and cables IIIIII
Brake pads, rotors, drum and linings  IIIIII
Brake fluid  RRR
CVT fluid See NOTE (1)IIIIII
Manual transmission gear oil See NOTE (2)IIIIII
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts
 III
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Front drive shaft boots  IIIIII
Exhaust system  III
In-cabin microfilter RRRR
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery RRRR
Maintenance and schedules9-11

MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
65
(104) 78 70
(112) 84 75
(120) 90 80
(128) 96 85
(136) 102 90
(144) 108 95
(152) 114 100
(160) 120 105
(168) 126 110
(176) 132 115
(184) 138 120
(192) 144
Brake lines and cables IIIIII
Brake pads, rotors, drum and linings  IIIIII
Brake fluid  RRR
CVT fluid See NOTE (1)IIIIII
Manual transmission gear oil See NOTE (2)IIIIII
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts
 III
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Front drive shaft boots  IIIIII
Exhaust system  III
In-cabin microfilter RRRR
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery RRRR
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance under severe driving conditions”.
(1) If using a car-top carrier or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration at NISSAN dealer every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km), then change CVT fluid if necessary. And if the inspection is not performed, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid every
60,000 miles (96,000 km).
(2) If using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or
24 months.
(3) For additional information, refer to “General maintenance” in this section.
9-12Maintenance and schedules

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 50 L 13-1/4 gal 11 gal• For additional information, refer to “Fuel Recommendation” in this
section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
*1 For additional
information, refer to
“Engine oil” in the “Do-
it-yourself” section of
this manual. MRA8DE
With oil filter
change 4.0 L 4-1/4 qt 3-1/2 qt
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” is recommended.
• If the above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent motor oil that
matches the above grade and viscosity. For additional information, refer
to “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
Without oil
filter change 3.8L 4qt 3-3/8qt
MR16DDT With oil filter
change 4.5 L 4-3/4 qt 4 qt
Without oil
filter change 4.3 L 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt
Cooling system with
reservoir MRA8DE
6.6 L 1-3/4 gal 1-1/2 gal
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent.
MR16DDT With manual
transmission 8.5 L 2-1/4 gal 1-7/8 gal
With continu- ously variable transmission 8.7 L 2-1/4 gal 1-7/8 gal
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.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical and consumer information

Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3.
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or
equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Using
fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may
damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as rec-
ommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ——— • Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system (if so
equipped) refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
Air conditioning system oil ———• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S (DH-PS) or equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system (if so
equipped) refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
Windshield-washer fluid 4.8 L 1-1/4 gal 1-1/8 gal• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
freeze fluid or equivalent
Technical and consumer information10-3

Self-adjusting brakes............8-20
Brake and clutch fluid ..............8-11
Brake assist ...................5-74
Brake fluid ....................8-11
Brakes ......................8-20
Brake system ...................5-72
Break-in schedule ................5-68
Brightness/contrastbutton............4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ...............2-44
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-16
Bulb replacement ................8-31
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .10-14
Car phone or CB radio .............4-78
CD care and cleaning ..............4-71
CD player (See audio system) . .4-46, 4-51, 4-58
Check tire press ..................2-6
Check tire pressure ...............2-34
Child restraints .......1-19,1-19,1-21,1-23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-23
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-21,1-28,1-33,1-38
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-25
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-23
Cleaningexteriorandinterior...........7-2
Clock (models without navigation system) ....4-50
Clockset.....................4-50 Clock set/adjustment
...........4-7,4-44
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ........4-7
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System) ..................4-49,4-50
Clutch Clutch fluid ..................8-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Cold weather driving ...............5-76
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-46,4-51,4-58
Compass .....................2-12
Connect phone .................4-74
Console box ...................2-52
Console light ...................2-60
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) ....................5-9,5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..........5-9,5-16
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Back button ..................4-7
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .............4-7,4-44
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-72
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-24,4-32
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ........8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-7
Corrosion protection ...............7-6 Cruisecontrol..................5-45
Cupholders................2-53,2-54
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system)
...........1-55
D
Daytime Running Light System .....2-43,2-44
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................

2-40
Dimensionsandweights............10-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-44
Display......................2-24
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-5
Door open warning light .............2-17
Drive belt .....................8-15
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-76
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..........5-9,5-16
Driving with manual transmission . . .5-9, 5-21
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle ................5-16
E
ECO mode switch ................5-24
Economy-fuel..................5-70
Emergency engine shutoff ............5-12
Emission control information label ......10-12
Emission control system warranty .......10-19
11-2

EngineBefore starting the engine ..........5-14
Block heater .................5-77
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-6
Changing engine oil ..............8-8
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-6
Checking engine oil level ...........8-7
Engine compartment check locations ....8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-7
Engine cooling system ............8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-7
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-17
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Engine serial number ............10-12
Engine specifications ............10-9
Starting the engine ..........5-14,5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-7
Enterbutton....................4-4
Event Data recorders .............10-21
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . .9-5
Extendedstorageswitch ............8-24
Eyeglass case ..................2-53
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire ....................6-3,6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5 Fluid
Brake fluid ..................8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Clutch fluid ..................8-12
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-11
Engine coolant .................8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-12
Foglightswitch .................2-45
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) .......2-17
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-48
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Fuel economy ................5-70
Fuel-filler cap .................3-26
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-26
Fuel-filler lid .................3-26
Fuel gauge ...................2-8
Fuel octane rating ..............10-6
Fuel recommendation ............10-4
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-6,2-34
Fuel efficient driving tips .............5-68
Fuel-filler door ..................3-26
Fuelgauge.....................2-8
Fuses.......................8-20
Fusiblelinks ...................8-22 G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-62,2-64,2-64,2-65
Gascap .....................3-26
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-7
Fuelgauge...................2-8
Odometer ...................
2-5
Speedometer ...............2-4,2-5
Tachometer ..................2-7
Trip computer .................2-9
Trip odometer ..............2-4,2-5
General maintenance ...............9-2
Glovebox.....................2-52
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® ....4-94
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch........2-41
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-41
Headlights....................8-28
Head restraints ..................1-7
Heated seats ...................2-46
Heated seat switches ..........2-46,4-75
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-31
Heater and air conditioner
controls ................4-24,4-32
Heater and air conditioner (manual) ....4-23
Heater operation ....4-17,4-19,4-25,4-33
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .....4-31
11-3