2017 NISSAN SENTRA cvt

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

ENGINE
ModelMRA8DEMR16DDT
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHCGasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder, inline4-cylinder, inline
Bore x Stroke in (mm)3.138 x 3.547 (79.7 x 90.1) 3.138 x 3.193 (79.7 x 81.1)
Displacement cu in (cm
3)109.71 (1,798) 98.73 (1,618)
Firing order 1–3–4–21–3–4–2
Idle speed
No adjustment is necessary.No adjustment is necessary.
M/T
CVT (in “N” position)
Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle
speed)
CO%atidle
Spark plug
PLZKAR6A-11 (all except California models)
DILKAR6A-11 (California models) DILKAR7E9HS
Spark plug gap (Nominal) in (mm)0.043 (1.1) 0.035 (0.9)
Camshaft operation Timing chainTiming chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
SPECIFICATIONS
Technical and consumer information10-9

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
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FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-48,4-53
Steering wheel audio control switch ....4-72
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test .......................10-21
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ........5-36
Rear power windows ..............2-56
Rearseat......................1-6
Rearview mirror .................3-30
RearViewMonitor................4-10
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-40
Recommended Fluids ..............10-2
Recorders EventData .................10-21
Refrigerant recommendation ..........10-8
Registering a vehicle in another country . . .10-11
Remote keyless entry system ...........3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......10-20
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Childseatbelts.....1-21,1-28,1-33,1-38
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....10-20
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Front power seat adjustment .........1-4
Rear seat adjustment .............1-6
Seatback pockets ................2-50
Seat belt Childsafety..................1-19
Infantsandsmallchildren..........1-19
Injured Person ................1-14 Larger children
................1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-11
Pregnant women ...............1-14
Seat belt extenders .............1-18
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-18
Seatbelts................1-11,7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-17
Three-point type with retractor .......1-14
Seatbeltextenders ...............1-18
Seat belt warning light ..........1-14,2-20
Seats Adjustment...................1-2
Armrests ....................1-6
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-46
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-3
Rearseat....................1-6
Security indicator light ..............2-22
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start .......2-38,5-10,5-13
Security systems Vehicle security system ........2-36,2-36
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-20
Service manual order form ...........10-22
Servicing air conditioner .............4-34
Setting button ...............4-7,4-44
Shifting Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-18
Manual transmission .............5-22
Shiftlockrelease.................5-20
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-17
Side air bag system (See supplemental
side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system) ......................1-55
Siri® Eyes-Free .................4-75 Smartphone connectivity
............4-74
Spark plug replacement .............8-16
Sparkplugs ...................8-16
Specifications ..................10-9
Speedometer .................2-4,2-5
SPORT mode switch ..............5-24
Spotlights (See map light) ...........2-60
SRSwarninglabel................1-57
Stability control .................
5-74
Standard maintenance ..............9-7
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Jump starting ..............6-8,8-14
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 ...........5-71
Steering wheel ..................3-28
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-72
Stoplight.....................8-31
Storage......................2-49
Storage tray ...................2-51
Sunglasses case .................2-53
Sunglasses holder ................2-53
Sunroof......................2-57
Sunroof(seeMoonroof).............2-57
Sun visors ....................3-29
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-57
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-58, 2-20
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-48
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-57
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-41
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Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-41
Supplemental side and curtain side-impact
air bag system ..................1-55
Switch Autolightswitch...............2-42
Automatic power window switch ......2-56
Foglightswitch ...............2-45
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-41
Headlight control switch ..........2-41
Ignition switch .................5-8
Instrument brightness control ........2-44
Power door lock switch .........3-5,3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-40
Turnsignalswitch..............2-45
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-47
T
Tachometer ....................2-7
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
engine start .............2-38,5-10,5-13
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilt Telescopic steering .............3-28
Tire Flat tire ..................6-3,6-3
Spare tire ................6-4,8-43
TireandLoadingInformationlabel ....10-13
Tire chains ..................8-40 Tirepressure.................8-33
Tire rotation..................8-40
Types of tires
.................8-39
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-18
Wheels and tires ...............8-33
Wheel/tire size ...............10-10
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-18
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ....................2-6,5-3
Towing Flattowing.................10-18
Trailer towing ................10-18
Towing a trailer .................10-18
Towingyourvehicle...............6-11
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .......2-62,2-64,2-64,2-65
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..........5-9,5-16
Driving with manual transmission . . .5-9, 5-21
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-11
Trip computer ...................2-9
Trip odometer ................2-4,2-5
Troubleshooting guide
(NISSAN voice recognition system) .....4-120
Trunklid......................3-25
Trunklidlockopenerlever............3-25
Trunklight ....................2-61
Turn signal switch ................2-45 U
Uniform tire quality grading ..........10-18
USB interface ...............4-60,4-62
Audio file operation ..........4-61,4-63
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-29
Variable voltage control system .........8-15
Vehicle dimensions and weights .......10-10
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-47
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-74
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . . . .5-74
Vehicle identification ..............10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ......10-11
V

ehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . .10-11
Vehicle immobilizer system ....2-38,5-10,5-13
Vehicle Information Display ...........2-24
Vehicle loading information ..........10-14
Vehicle recovery .................6-13
Vehicle security system ..........2-36,2-36
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobi-
lizer System) , engine start .....2-38,5-10,5-13
Vents.......................4-16
Visors.......................3-29
Voice Prompt Interrupt ......4-82,4-97,4-109
Voice Recognition System ...........4-116
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