2019 NISSAN SENTRA fluids

10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities...................................... 10-2
Fuel recommendation ....................... 10-4
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations .......................... 10-7
Air conditioner system (if so equipped)
refrigerant and oil recommendations ........10-8
Specifications .................................. 10-9
Engine ...................................... 10-9
Wheels and tires ............................ 10-10
Dimensions and weights ...................10-10
When traveling or registering in another
country ......................................... 10-11
Vehicle identification ........................... 10-11
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate ........................................ 10-11
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ............................ 10-11
Engine serial number ....................... 10-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-12 Emission control information label
.........10-12
Tire and Loading Information label .........10-13
Air conditioner specification label
(if so equipped) ............................. 10-13
Installing front license plate ....................10-13
Vehicle loading information ...................10-14
Terms ...................................... 10-14
Vehicle load capacity ....................... 10-15
Loading tips ................................ 10-17
Measurement of weights ...................10-18
Towing a trailer ................................ 10-18
Flat towing ................................. 10-18
Uniform tire quality grading ....................10-19
Emission control system warranty .............10-20
Reporting safety defects ......................10-20
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test ............................................ 10-21
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ....................10-22
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ................................... 10-22

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 ” sec-
tion 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 a synthetic 0W-20
GF-5 SN motor oil. For additional information, refer to “Engine
oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
Without oil
filter change 3.7 L
4 qt 3-1/4 qt
MR16DDT With oil filter
change 4.4 L 4-5/8 qt 3-7/8 qt
Without oil
filter change 4.1 L 4-3/8 qt 3-5/8 qt
Engine coolant
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
transmis- sion 8.5 L 2-1/4 gal 1-7/8 gal
With con- tinuously variable
transmis- sion 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 temporary 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 recommended 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 gal• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze fluid or equivalent
Technical and consumer information10-3

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
in this section. NISSAN recommends the
use of an energy conserving oil in order to
improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the Ameri-
can Petroleum Institute (API) certification orInternational Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and
SAE viscosity standard. These oils have the API
certification mark on the front of the con-
tainer. Oils which do not have the specified
quality label should not be used as they could
cause engine damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of
this, it is important to select the engine oil
viscosity based on the temperatures at
which the vehicle will be operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscos-
ity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or
its equivalent for the reason described in
“Change intervals.”
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Using en-
gine oil and filters that are not of the speci-
fied quality, or exceeding recommended oil
and filter change intervals could reduce
engine life. Damage to the engine caused
by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
LTI2051
Technical and consumer information10-7

3. Insert two grommetsBinto the holes
in the front bumper fascia.
4. Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the grommet holes to turn the
threaded part of the grommet 90°.
5. Mount the front license plate bracket using two screws
C. Type B (if so equipped) without grom-
mets:
Install the license plate bracket to
the front bumper fascia using the two
screws
Dprovided.
WARNING
∙ It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside a ve-
hicle. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
∙ Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
∙ Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize yourself
with the following terms before
loading your vehicle:
∙ Curb Weight (actual weight of your vehicle) - vehicle weight in-
cluding: standard parts, fluids,
emergency tools and spare tire
assembly. This weight does not
include passengers and cargo.
Type A (if so equipped)
LTI2232
Type B (if so equipped)
LTI2378
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
10-14Technical and consumer information

Seat belt maintenance..........1-20
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-13
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-12
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-21
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Maplights....................2-60
Map pocket ...................2-49
Menu button ...................4-5
Meters and gauges ...............2-3
Instrument brightness control .....2-44
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . .3-31
Outsidemirrorcontrol..........3-32
Outsidemirrors..............3-32
Rearview...................3-31
Vanitymirror................3-31
Mirrors......................3-31
Moonroof .................2-58,2-58
N
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual ......4-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2,3-11
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ...............2-37,5-10,5-14 O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . .10-6
Odometer ....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-8
Changing engine oil filter .........8-10
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-7
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Outsidemirrorcontrol............3-32
Outsidemirrors................3-32
Overhead sunglasses holder ........2-53
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-11
Owner's manual order form ........10-22
Owner's manual/service manual order
information..................10-22
P
Parking Parking/parkingonhills.........5-70
Parkingbrake .................5-25
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system . .4-54
Power Power door locks ..............3-6
Poweroutlet................2-48
Powerrearwindows...........2-56
Power steering system ..........5-71
Powerwindows..............2-55 Rearpowerwindows...........2-56
Poweroutlet..................2-48
Powersteering.................5-71
Precautions Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats............1-23, 1-29, 1-35, 1-40
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-23, 1-29, 1-35, 1-40
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.....1-12
Precautions on supplemental
restraintsystem..............1-43
Precautions when starting and
driving .....................5-2
Programmable features ............4-5
Push starting ..................6-11
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-54
FM/AMradio................4-36
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-49
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test ....................10-21
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA)........5-37
Rearpowerwindows.............2-56
Rearseat.................... .1-6
Rearviewmirror ................3-31
RearViewMonitor................4-8
Rear window and outside mirror
d
efrosterswitch................2-40
Recommended Fluids ............10-2
11-5

FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
MRA8DE
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an oc-
tane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number
91).
MR16DDT
NISSAN recommends the use of unleaded
premium gasoline with an octane rating of
at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number
(Research octane number 96). If unleaded
premium gasoline is not available, you may
use unleaded regular gasoline with an oc-
tane rating of at least 87 AKI (Research oc-
tane rating number 91), but you may notice
a decrease in performance.
CAUTION
∙ Only vehicles with the E-85 filler doorlabel can operate on E-85. Fuel system
or other damage can occur if E-85 is
used in vehicles that are not designed
to run on E-85.
∙ Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect
the warranty coverage. ∙ Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
∙ Do not use a fuel containing more than 15% ethanol in your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed to run on a fuel
containing more than 15% ethanol.
Using a fuel containing more than 15%
ethanol in a vehicle not specifically
designed for a fuel containing more
than 15% ethanol can adversely affect
the emission control devices and sys-
tems of the vehicle. Damage caused
by such fuel is not covered by the
NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
∙ Do not use fuel that contains the oc- tane booster methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). Using
fuel containing MMT may adversely
affect vehicle performance and ve-
hicle emissions. Not all fuel dispens-
ers are labeled to indicate MMT con-
tent, so you may have to consult your
gasoline retailer for more details.
Note that Federal and California laws
prohibit the use of MMT in reformu-
lated gasoline. ∙ U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be iden-
tified by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percentage
for that region.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
in the “Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN”
For additional information, refer to “Engine
oil and oil filter recommendations” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
For additional information, refer to “Tire and
Loading Information label” in the “Technical
and consumer information” section of this
manual.
The label is typically located on the driver
side center pillar or on the driver’s door. For
additional information, refer to “Wheels and
tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
GAS STATION INFORMATION