Fluid Level Check

Fluid level should be checked with the fluid warmed up to 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F).

1. Check for fluid leakage.
2. With the engine warmed up, drive the vehicle to warm up the CVT fluid. When ambient temperature is 20°C (68°F), it takes about 10 minutes for the CVT fluid to warm up to 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F).
3. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
4. With engine at idle, while depressing brake pedal, move the selector lever throughout the entire shift range and return it to the "P" position.
   Fig 1: Checking Fluid Leakage

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5. Press the tab on the CVT fluid level gauge to release the lock and pull out the CVT fluid level gauge from the CVT fluid charging pipe.
   Fig 2: Identifying Tab On CVT Fluid Level Gauge To Release Lock

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6. Wipe fluid off the CVT fluid level gauge. Then rotate the CVT fluid level gauge 180° and re-insert it into the CVT charging pipe as far as it will go.
   CAUTION: Always use lint free paper towels to wipe fluid off the CVT fluid level gauge.
   Fig 3: Identifying CVT Fluid Level Gauge And CVT Fluid Charging Pipe

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7. Remove the CVT fluid level gauge and check that the fluid level is within the specified range as shown. If the fluid level is at or below the low side of the range, add the necessary specified NISSAN CVT fluid through the CVT charging pipe.

   Fluid grade: Refer to  "MR20DE ".

   CAUTION:

   • Only use specified NISSAN CVT fluid.
   • Do not overfill the CVT.
     Fig 4: Identifying CVT Fluid Level Gauge

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8. Install the CVT fluid level gauge to the CVT fluid charging pipe until it locks.
   CAUTION: When CVT fluid level gauge is installed into the CVT fluid charging pipe, make sure that the CVT fluid level gauge is securely locked in place.