Nissan Sentra Quiz
Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Windshield-washer fluid reservoir

In this manual: Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir periodically.

Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir periodically.

Add windshield-washer fluid when the low windshield-washer fluid warning light comes on (if so equipped).

To fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir, lift the cap off the reservoir and pour the windshieldwasher fluid into the reservoir opening.

Add a washer solvent to the washer for better cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshieldwasher antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions 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 Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent.

● Do not substitute engine anti-freeze

● Do not substitute engine anti-freeze coolant for windshield-washer fluid.

This may result in damage to the paint.

● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir with washer fluid concentrates at full strength. Some methyl alcohol based washer fluid concentrates may permanently stain the grille if spilled while filling the windshieldwasher fluid reservoir.

● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with water to the manufacturer’s recommended levels before pouring the fluid into the windshield-washer fluid reservoir.

Do not use the windshield-washer fluid reservoir to mix the washer fluid concentrate and water.

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