2017 NISSAN SENTRA brake fluid

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 maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is mainly operated under severe driving
conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be performed on the following items as shown in the table.
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
●Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles
(8 km) .
● Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles
(16 km) with outside temperatures remain-
ing below freezing. ●
Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go
“rush hour” traffic.
● Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for
long distance, such as police, taxi or door-
to-door delivery use. ●
Driving in dusty conditions.
● Driving on rough, muddy or salt spread
roads.
● Using a car-top carrier.
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary.
Maintenance item Maintenance operation Maintenance interval
Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months
Brake pads, rotors, drum and lining InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Front drive shaft boots InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Exhaust system InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Maintenance and schedules9-13

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

11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-41
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag
system) ...................1-48
Side and curtain (See supplemental
side air bag and curtain side-impact
air bag system) ...............1-55
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-57
Airbagwarninglight...........1-58,2-20
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-58, 2-20
Aircleaner....................8-17
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-26
Air conditioner service ...........4-34
Air conditioner specification label ....10-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ............10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............10-8
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
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-34
Airflowcharts..............4-20,4-27
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-36Anchor point locations
.............1-25
Antenna.....................4-73
Antifreeze ....................5-76
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-73
Apps .......................4-74
APPS button ...................4-7
Armrests .....................1-6
Audible reminders ...............2-23
Audio system ..................4-34
AMradioreception.............4-35
Bluetooth®audio..........4-70,4-70
Bluetooth® streaming audio ........4-70
Compact disc (CD) player . .4-46, 4-51, 4-58
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-43
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-48,4-53
FMradioreception..........4-35,4-44
iPod® Player .............4-64,4-66
iPod® player operation .......4-64,4-66
Radio ....................4-34
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-72
USB interface ............4-60,4-62
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-60,4-62
Autolight switch .................2-42
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-56
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-30
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
AUXjack.................4-44,4-60 B
Back button ....................4-7
Battery ..................5-76, 8-13
Charge warning light ............2-17
Battery replacement ..............8-24
Keyfob................8-24,8-25
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-26
Before starting the engine ...........5-14
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-15
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-26
Block heater Engine ....................5-77
Bluetooth® audio ............4-70,4-70
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system ....4-94
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System with
Navigation System ..............4-106
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System without
Navigation System ............4-78,4-94
Bluetooth® streaming audio with Navigation
System .....................4-70
Bluetooth® streaming audio without Navigation
System (if so equipped) ............4-70
Boosterseats..................1-38
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-73
Brake fluid ..................8-11
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-31
Brake system ................5-72
Brakewarninglight.............2-16
Brakewearindicators........2-23,8-20
Parking brake operation ..........5-23

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
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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

HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-62,2-64,2-64,2-65
Hood.......................3-24
Horn .......................2-46
I
Ignition switch ...................5-8
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-10
Immobilizer system .........2-38,5-10,5-13
Important vehicle information label ......10-12
In-cabin microfilter ................8-17
Increasing fuel economy .............5-70
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator ...................5-13
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).............2-16,2-21,3-20
Informationdisplay................2-24
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-30
Instrument brightness control ..........2-44
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-44
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system Brake assist .................5-47
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-12
Key operation ................3-13
Mechanicalkey ................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-8,3-16
Troubleshooting guide ........3-22,3-23
Warning signals ............3-22,3-23
Interiorlight................2-59,2-60 Interiortrunklidrelease.............3-25
iPod® Player
...............4-64,4-66
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-23
J
Jump starting ................6-8,8-14
K
Key.........................3-2
Keyfobbatteryreplacement.......8-24,8-25
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) ......3-8,3-16
Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system) ......3-7
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......3-2,3-10
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-4
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....10-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-12
Emission control information label ....10-12
Engine serial number ............10-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-12
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-11 Warning labels (for SRS)
..........1-57
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-23
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-13
Light Air bag warning light .........1-58,2-20
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-31
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-16
Bulbreplacement..............8-31
Charge warning light ............2-17
Console light .................2-60
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-31
Foglights...................8-29
Fog light switch ...............2-45
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-41
Headlight
control switch ..........2-41
Headlights..................8-28
Interiorlight..............2-59,2-60
Lightbulbs..................8-28
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-18
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ..................2-19,2-34
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-50
Security indicator light ............2-22
Spotlights(Seemaplight) .........2-60
Trunklight ..................2-61
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ............2 -16, 2-21, 3-20
Lights.......................8-28 Maplights ..................2-60
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Door locks ...................3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-26
Power door locks ............3-5,3-6
11-4

Trunk lid lock opener lever..........3-25
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-6,2-34
Lowfuelwarninglight.......2-17,2-19,2-34
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-18
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ....................2-19,2-34
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .10-14
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............9-2
Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ..............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-18
Under the hood and vehicle .........9-4
Maintenance log .................9-14
Maintenance requirements ............9-2
Maintenance schedules ..............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions ....................9-13
Malfunction indicator light ............2-22
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Maplights ....................2-60
Map pocket ................2-49,2-49
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-44
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-30
Outside mirror control ............3-32
Outside mirrors ...............3-32
Rearview ...................3-30
Vanity mirror .................3-29
Mirrors ......................3-30 Mobileapps ...................4-74
Moonroof
.................2-57,2-57
N
NissanConnect
SM................4-74
NissanConnectSMServices...........4-74
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-2,3-10
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator .....................5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ...............2-38,5-10,5-13
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) .....10-6
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingengineoil..............8-8
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-9
Checking engine oil level ...........8-7
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-7
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Oneshotcall...........4-82,4-97,4-109
Outside mirror control ..............3-32
Outside mirrors .................3-32
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-22
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-22 P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-23
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-70
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system .....4-94
Power Powerdoorlocks ............3-5,3-6
Power outlet .................2-48
Power rear windows .............2-56
Power steering system ...........5-71
Power windows ...............2-55
Rear power windows ............2-56
Power outlet ...................2-48
Power steering ..................5-71
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats ...........1-21,1-28,1-33,1-38
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-21,1-28,1-33,1-38
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-11
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-41
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Programmable features ..........4-7,4-44
Push starting ...................6-10
R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio ...........4-78
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-43
11-5