Nissan 370Z owner's manual

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2010 370Z OWNER'S MANUAL

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

2010 NISSAN 370Z

Z34-D

T00UM-1ET1D

Printing: July 2010 (10) Publication No.: OM0E-0Z34U1 Printed in Japan

Z34-D

Foreword

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control.

This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state's lemon law.

Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, we will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to us.

READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers!

• NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions.
• ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.
• ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems.
• ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.
• ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification will not be covered under the NISSAN warranties.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL

You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways:

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.

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If you see the symbol above, it means "Do not do this" or "Do not let this happen".

If you see a symbol similar to those above in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above indicate movement or action.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above call attention to an item in the illustration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

WARNING

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: "Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate."

BLUETOOTH® is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Visteon and Xanavi Informatics Corporation.

Gracenote® is a registered trademark of Gracenote, Inc. The Gracenote logo and logo type, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote.

XM Radio® requires a subscription, sold separately after the first 90 days. It is not available in Alaska, Hawaii or Guam. For more information, visit www.xmradio.com.

© 2009 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN

All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

NISSAN CARES ...

Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:

For U.S. customers 1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261) For Canadian customers 1-800-387-0122

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information:

— Your name, address, and telephone number

— Vehicle identification number (attached to the top of the instrument panel on the driver's side)

— Date of purchase

— Current odometer reading

— Your NISSAN dealer's name

— Your comments or questions

OR

You can write to NISSAN with the information on the left at:

For U.S. customers Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003 Franklin, TN 37068-5003

For Canadian customers Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint

• System (SRS) ........ 0-2

• Coupe models ........ 0-2

• Roadster models ........ 0-3

• Exterior front ........ 0-4

• Exterior rear ........ 0-5

• Coupe models ........ 0-5

• Roadster models ........ 0-6

• Exterior (NISMO models) ........ 0-7

• Passenger compartment ........ 0-8

• Coupe models ........ 0-8

• Roadster models ........ 0-9

• Cockpit ........ 0-10

• Instrument panel ........ 0-11

• Meters and gauges ........ 0-12

• Engine compartment ........ 0-13

• VQ37VHR engine model ........ 0-13

• Warning and indicator lights ........ 0-14

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

8. Front seats (P.1-3)

COUPE MODELS

1. Seat belts (Page 1-8) — Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-38)
2. Head restraints (P.1-5)
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-27)
4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-27)
5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-27)
6. Child restraint anchor point (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-19)
7. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) (P.1-32)

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ROADSTER MODELS

1. Seat belts (P.1-8) — Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-38)
2. Head restraints (P.1-5)
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-27)
4. Door-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-27)
5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-27)
6. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) (P.1-32)
7. Front seats (P.1-3)

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EXTERIOR FRONT

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1. Hood (P.3-16)
2. Headlight and turn signal — Operation (P.2-29) — Bulb replacement (P.8-24)
3. Windshield wiper and washer — Operation (P.2-27) — Maintenance (P.8-18)
4. Power windows (P.2-42)
5. Outside mirrors (P.3-38)
6. Recovery hook (P.6-22)
7. License plate installation (P.9-13)
8. Tires — Wheels and tires (P.8-28, P.9-8) — Flat tire (P.6-2) — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P.2-10, P.5-3)
9. Doors — Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-4) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13)

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EXTERIOR REAR

COUPE MODELS

1. High-mounted stop light (bulb replacement) (P.8-24)
2. Rear window defroster (P.2-29)
3. Satellite antenna (if so equipped) (P.4-25)
4. Rear hatch — Intelligent Key system (P.3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13) — Rear hatch opener switch (P.3-17)
5. Rear fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-33)
6. Rear combination light (bulb replacement) (P.8-24)
7. Fuel-filler door — Operation (P.3-34) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)

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9. Fuel — Fuel-filler door (P.3-34) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)

ROADSTER MODELS

1. Trunk lid opener switch (P.3-19)
2. High-mounted stop light (bulb replacement) (P.8-25)
3. Antenna (P.4-25)
4. Rear window defroster (P.2-29)
5. Soft top (P.3-21)
6. Interior trunk lid release (P.3-20)
7. Rear fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-33)
8. Rear combination light (bulb replacement) (P.8-25)

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EXTERIOR (NISMO models)

For NISMO models, the vehicle parts listed below require special care or caution for treating. Refer to the additional information in each section.

1. Performance dampers (P.5-29)
2. Front bumper with an aerodynamic splitter (P.3-32, P.6-21)
3. Side sill extensions (P.3-32)
4. Rear spoiler (P.3-18, P.7-3)
5. Exhaust pipes (P.3-32, P.6-21)
6. Rear bumper with an aerodynamic diffuser (P.3-32, P.6-21)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

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COUPE MODELS

1. Cargo cover (if so equipped) (P.2-41)
2. Secondary rear hatch release (P.3-18)
3. Power windows (P.2-42) — Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-38)
4. Sun visors (P.3-36)
5. Map light (P.2-44)
6. Inside rearview mirror — Operation (P.3-36) — HomeLink® (if so equipped) (P.2-47)
7. Rear parcel box (P.2-40)
8. Console box — Power outlet (P.2-37) — USB memory operation (if so equipped) (P.4-52) — iPod® player operation (if so equipped) (P.4-61)
9. Front cup holders (P.2-38)

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ROADSTER MODELS

1. Power windows (P.2-42) — Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-38)
2. Sun visors (P.3-36)
3. Map light (P.2-44)
4. Inside rearview mirror — Operation (P.3-36) — HomeLink® (if so equipped) (P.2-47)
5. Rear parcel box (P.2-40) — Secondary trunk lid release (P.3-21)
6. Console box — Power outlet (P.2-37) — USB memory operation (if so equipped) (P.4-52) — iPod® player operation (if so equipped) (P.4-61)
7. Front cup holders (P.2-38)

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COCKPIT

1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.5-27)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-29)
3. Meters and Gauges (combimeter) (P.2-4)
4. Triple meter (P.2-7)
5. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-27)
6. Hood release handle (P.3-16)
7. Intelligent Key port (P.5-10)
8. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-14)
9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) — Menu control switch or tuning switch (P.4-71) — BACK switch (P.4-71) — Phone switch (if so equipped) (P.4-74) — Volume control switches (P.4-71) — Source select switch (P.4-71)
10. Tilt steering lever (P.3-35)
11. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-34) — Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-27)
12. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control switches (P.5-20)
13. Selector lever for automatic transmission (P.5-12)/ Shift lever for manual transmission (P.5-16)
14. Parking brake (P.5-20)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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1. Ventilator (P.4-17)
2. Center display and multi-function control panel (P.4-2)/Instrument pocket (P.2-38) — Navigation system* (if so equipped) — Vehicle information and setting buttons (if so equipped) (P.4-6) — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P.4-74)
3. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-32)
4. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-27)
5. Fuse box cover (P.8-20)
6. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-7)
7. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-33)
8. Seat heater switch (if so equipped) (P.2-34) or Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P.2-36)
9. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster models) (P.3-21)
10. SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) switch (if so equipped) (P.5-16)
11. Heater and air conditioner (P.4-17) — Rear window defroster switch (P.2-29)
12. Audio system (P.4-24)
13. Power outlet (P.2-37)
14. Glove box (P.2-39)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

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METERS AND GAUGES

1. ENTER/NEXT switch (P.2-20)
2. Fuel gauge (P.2-6)
3. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-8)
4. Tachometer (P.2-5)
5. Speedometer (P.2-5)
6. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-32)
7. Vehicle information display (P.2-16)
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-6)
9. Transmission position indicator (if so equipped) (P.2-12) — SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) indicator (if so equipped) (P.5-16)
10. Odometer/Twin trip odometer control knob (P.2-5)
11. Odometer/Twin trip odometer (P.2-5)
12. Engine oil temperature gauge (P.2-7)
13. Voltmeter (P.2-7)
14. Clock (P.2-7, P.2-23)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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VQ37VHR ENGINE MODEL

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-20)
2. Battery (P.8-14)
3. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8)
4. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-9)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-9)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-12)
7. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Transmission models) (P.8-12)
8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-12)
9. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
10. Air cleaner (P.8-18)
11. Drive belt location (P.8-16)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

*: if so equipped

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