Nissan 370Z owner's manual: 9 Technical and consumer information

9 Technical and consumer information

• Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ........ 9-2
• Fuel recommendation ........ 9-3
• Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 9-5 Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
• recommendations ........ 9-6
• Specifications ........ 9-7
• Engine ........ 9-7
• Wheels and tires ........ 9-8
• Dimensions ........ 9-9 When traveling or registering your vehicle in
• another country ........ 9-10
• Vehicle identification ........ 9-10
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ........ 9-10
• Vehicle identification number (chassis number) ........ 9-10
• Engine serial number ........ 9-11
• F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 9-11
• Emission control information label ........ 9-11
• Tire and loading information label ........ 9-12
• Air conditioner specification label ........ 9-12
• Installing front license plate ........ 9-13
• Except for NISMO models ........ 9-13
• For NISMO models ........ 9-15 Removing air deflectors
• (except for NISMO models) ........ 9-16
• Vehicle loading information ........ 9-17
• Terms ........ 9-17
• Vehicle load capacity ........ 9-18
• Loading tips ........ 9-19
• Measurement of weights ........ 9-19
• Towing a trailer ........ 9-19
• Flat towing ........ 9-20
• Automatic transmission ........ 9-20
• Manual Transmission ........ 9-20
• Uniform tire quality grading ........ 9-20
• Treadwear ........ 9-20
• Traction AA, A, B and C ........ 9-20
• Temperature A, B and C ........ 9-21
• Emission control system warranty ........ 9-21
• Reporting safety defects (US only) ........ 9-22 Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test
• (US only) ........ 9-22
• Event Data Recorders (EDR) ........ 9-23 Owner's Manual/Service Manual order information ... 9-24
• In the event of a collision ........ 9-24

CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure instructed in the "8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself" section to determine the proper refill capacity.

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*1: For additional information, see "ENGINE OIL" in the "8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself" section for changing engine oil. *2: For additional information, see "ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION" later in this section. *3: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil, which is available at a NISSAN dealer. *4: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty. *5: See a NISSAN dealer for service for synthetic oil. *6: DEXRON^TM VI type ATF may also be used. *7: Available in mainland US through a NISSAN dealer. *8: For additional information, see "VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION" later in this section for air conditioner specification label.

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FUEL RECOMMENDATION

VQ37VHR engine

Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96).

If premium gasoline is not available, unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI number (Research octane number 91) may be temporarily used, but only under the following precautions:

• Have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular gasoline, and fill up with unleaded premium gasoline as soon as possible.
• Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration.

However, for maximum vehicle performance, the use of unleaded premium gasoline is recommended.

CAUTION

• Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect warranty coverage.

• Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, because this will damage the three-way catalyst.

• Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to run on E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel can damage the fuel system components and is not covered by the NISSAN vehicle limited warranty.

Gasoline specifications

NISSAN recommends using gasoline that meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) specifications where it is available. Many of the automobile manufacturers developed this specification to improve emission system and vehicle performance. Ask your service station manager if the gasoline meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) specifications.

Reformulated gasoline

Some fuel suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions. NISSAN supports efforts towards cleaner air and suggests that you use reformulated gasoline when available.

Gasoline containing oxygenates

Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE and methanol with or without advertising their presence. NISSAN does not recommend the use of fuels of which the oxygenate content and the fuel compatibility for your NISSAN cannot be readily determined. If in doubt, ask your service station manager.

If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, please take the following precautions as the usage of such fuels may cause vehicle performance problems and/or fuel system damage.

• The fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that recommended for unleaded gasoline.
• If an oxygenate-blend, excepting a methanol blend, is used, it should contain no more than 10% oxygenate. (MTBE may, however, be added up to 15%.)
• If a methanol blend is used, it should contain no more than 5% methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It should also contain a suitable amount of appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors. If not properly formulated with appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors, such methanol blends may cause fuel system damage and/or vehicle performance problems. At this time, sufficient data is not available to ensure that all methanol blends are suitable for use in NISSAN

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vehicles.

If any undesirable driveability problems such as engine stalling or hard hot starting are experienced after using oxygenate-blend fuels, immediately change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a low blend of MTBE.

Take care not to spill gasoline during refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can cause paint damage.

E-85 fuel

E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. government regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange and black label with the common abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for that region.

Aftermarket fuel additives

NISSAN does not recommend the use of any aftermarket fuel additives (Example: fuel injector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve deposit removers, etc.) which are sold commercially. Many of these additives intended for gum, varnish or deposit removal may contain active solvent or similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel system and engine.

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Octane rating tips

Using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than recommended above can cause persistent, heavy spark knock. (Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise.) If severe, this can lead to engine damage. If you detect a persistent heavy spark knock even when using gasoline of the stated octane rating, or if you hear steady spark knock while holding a steady speed on level roads, have a NISSAN dealer correct the condition. Failure to correct the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for which NISSAN is not responsible.

Incorrect ignition timing will result in knocking, after-run or overheating. This in turn may cause excessive fuel consumption or damage to the engine. If any of the above symptoms are encountered, have your vehicle checked at a NISSAN dealer or other competent service facility.

However, now and then you may notice light spark knock for a short time while accelerating or driving up hills. This is no cause for concern, because you get the greatest fuel benefit when there is light spark knock for a short time under heavy engine load.

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1. API certification mark
2. API service symbol

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION

Selecting the correct oil

It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance, see "CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS" earlier 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 American Petroleum Institute (API) certification or International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscosity standard. These oils have the API certification mark on the front of the container. 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 that the engine oil viscosity be selected based on the temperatures at which the vehicle will be operated before the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscosity other than that recommended could cause serious engine damage.

Selecting the correct oil filter

Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When replacing, use the genuine 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. Oil and filter other than the specified quality, or oil and filter change intervals longer than recommended could reduce engine life. Damage to engines caused by improper maintenance or use of incorrect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not covered by the new NISSAN vehicle limited warranties.

Your engine was filled with a high quality engine oil when it was built. You do not have to change the oil before the first recommended change interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your vehicle. Operation under the following conditions may require more

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frequent oil and filter changes.

• repeated short distance driving at cold outside temperatures,
• driving in dusty conditions,
• extensive idling,
• stop and go “rush hour” traffic,

Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” for the maintenance schedule.

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS

The air conditioning system in your NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the lubricant, NISSAN UV Luminous Oil Type S or the exact equivalents.

The use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause severe damage to the air conditioning system and will require the replacement of all air conditioner system components.

The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the earth’s atmosphere, certain governmental regulations require the recovery and recycling of any refrigerant during automotive air conditioning system service. Your NISSAN dealer has the trained technicians and equipment needed to recover and recycle your air conditioning system refrigerant.

Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your air conditioning system.

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SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.

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WHEELS AND TIRES

Road wheel

*1: if so equipped

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Tire

*1: if so equipped *2: Coupe models *3: Roadster models *4: The emergency tire puncture repair kit is supplied.

DIMENSIONS

in (mm)

*1: Without front license plate bracket *2: With front license plate bracket *3: NISMO models *4: Roadster models *5: 18-inch wheel models *6: 19-inch wheel models

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WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY

If you plan to travel in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehicle's engine.

Using fuel with too low an octane rating may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded gasoline. Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where appropriate fuel is not available.

When transferring the registration of your vehicle to another country, state, province or district, it may be necessary to modify the vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.

The laws and regulations for motor vehicle emission control and safety standards vary according to the country, state, province or district; therefore, vehicle specifications may differ.

When any vehicle is to be taken into another country, state, province or district and registered, its modifications, transportation, and registration are the responsibility of the user. NISSAN is not responsible for any inconvenience that may result.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) PLATE

The vehicle identification number plate is attached as shown. This number is the identification for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle registration.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (chassis number)

The number is stamped as shown in the engine compartment.

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

The number is stamped on the engine as shown.

F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL

The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification label is affixed as shown. This label contains valuable vehicle information, such as: Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), month and year of manufacture, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), etc. Review it carefully.

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL

The emission control information label is attached as shown.

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TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL

The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the pillar as illustrated.

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AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL

The air conditioner specification label is attached as shown.

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INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE

EXCEPT FOR NISMO MODELS

Use the following steps to mount the license plate:

Before mounting the license plate, confirm that the following parts are enclosed in the plastic bag.

• License plate bracket
• J-nut × 2
• Screw × 2
• Screw grommet × 2

1. Park the vehicle on flat, level ground. Locate the two dents Ⓐ on the front bumper.

   Carefully drill two pilot holes using a 0.39 in (10 mm) drill bit. (Be sure that the drill only goes through the bumper fascia.)

2. Insert grommets into the hole on the bumper fascia.

3. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the grommet hole to add 90° turn onto the part Ⓑ.

4. Make sure the side end surface of the license plate bracket is aligned with the bumper Ⓒ.

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Mark the center of the hole Ⓓ on both sides with a felt-tip pen. Remove the bracket from the bumper, and then open 0.9 to 1.0 inch (22 to 25 mm) diameter holes on the bumper using the marks Ⓓ as a center.

5. Insert J-nuts into the license plate bracket before placing the license plate bracket on the fascia.

6. Install the license plate bracket with screws.

7. Install the license plate with bolts that are no longer than 0.55 in (14 mm).

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Step 2 D A D A B B The license plate bracket

Step 3 Felt-tip pen D C DRAW MARK where to drill hole.

Step 5 Mounting holes Mounting holes

Step 6 Screw grommets

Step 7 Bumper E Flat-blade screwdriver Screw Grommet E

Step 9 Screws

Step 8 J-nut

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FOR NISMO MODELS

Use the following steps to mount the license plate:

Before mounting the license plate, confirm that the following parts are enclosed in the vinyl bag.

• License plate bracket
• J-nut × 2
• Screw × 4
• Screw grommet × 4

1. Park the vehicle on flat, level ground.
2. Temporarily place the license plate bracket while aligning points Ⓐ of the front bumper fascia with holes Ⓑ in the license plate bracket.
3. Confirm that points Ⓐ and Ⓑ are aligned. Hold the license plate bracket and mark the points Ⓒ on the bumper facia through the center of the holes Ⓓ with a felt-tip pen.
4. Remove the license plate bracket.
5. Carefully drill two shallow pilot holes Ⓐ and Ⓒ using a 0.39 in (10 mm) drill bit at the marked locations. (Be sure that the drill only goes through the fascia.)
6. Insert grommets into the hole on the fascia.

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7. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the grommet hole to add a 90° turn onto the part Ⓔ .
8. Insert a J-nut into the license plate bracket before placing the license plate bracket on the fascia.
9. Install the license plate bracket with the screws.
10. Install the license plate with bolts that are not longer than 0.55 in (14 mm).

When the recovery hook is used, you need to temporarily remove the front license plate and bracket from the vehicle. (See “VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehicle)” in the “6. In case of emergency” section for further details.)

REMOVING AIR DEFLECTORS (except for NISMO models)

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This vehicle is equipped with air deflectors in front of the front wheels. The deflectors will change the air flow to help improve aerodynamic performance.

When transporting your vehicle on a trailer, the air deflectors may interfere with a steep slope to a trailer bed. In this case, remove the deflectors from the undercover of the vehicle.

1. Loosen three screws as shown and remove the left-side air deflector Ⓐ .
2. Tighten the removed screw Ⓑ in its original position.
3. Perform the same procedure to remove the right-side air deflector.
4. Store the two air deflectors and four screws to reinstall in the reverse order.
5. When reinstalling, make sure all six screws are firmly tightened on both air deflectors.

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VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

WARNING

• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside the vehicle. 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 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 including: standard equipment, fluids, emergency tools, and spare tire assembly. This weight does not include passengers and cargo.

• GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb weight plus the combined weight of optional equipment, passengers and cargo.

• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - maximum total combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment. This information is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label.

• GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - maximum weight (load) limit specified for the front or rear axle. This information is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label.

• GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - The maximum total weight rating of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and trailer.

• Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit, Total load capacity - maximum total weight limit specified of the load (passengers and cargo) for the vehicle. This is the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the trailer tongue weight must be included as part of the cargo load. This information is located on the Tire and Loading Information label.

• Cargo capacity - permissible weight of cargo, the weight of total occupants weight subtracted from the load limit.

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Example 1 Load limit 1,400 lb (640 kg) — Occupants Luggage 150 lb + 150 lb = 300 lb 30 lb (70 kg) (70 kg) (140 kg) (15 kg)

Available cargo and luggage load capacity 1,070 lb (485 kg)

Example 2 Load limit 1,400 lb (640 kg) — Occupants Luggage 150 lb x 4 = 600 lb 30 lb x 4 = 120 lb (70 kg) (280 kg) (15 kg) (60 kg)

Available cargo and luggage load capacity 680 lb (300 kg)

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VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY

Do not exceed the load limit of your vehicle shown as “The combined weight of occupants and cargo” on the Tire and Loading Information label. Do not exceed the number of occupants shown as “Seating Capacity” on the Tire and Loading Information label.

To get “the combined weight of occupants and cargo”, add the weight of all occupants, then add the total luggage weight. Examples are shown in the illustration.

Steps for determining correct load limit

1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard.

2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 – 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs or 640 – 340 (5 x 70) = 300 kg.)

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. (See “MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS” later in this section.)

Also check tires for proper inflation pressures. See the Tire and Loading Information label.

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LOADING TIPS

• The GVW must not exceed GVWR or GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
• Do not load the front and rear axle to the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the GVWR.

WARNING

• Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.
• Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of your vehicle can break, tire damage could occur, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury.
• Overloading could not only shorten the life of your vehicle and the tires, but also could lead to hazardous vehicle handling and long braking distance. This may cause a premature tire malfunction, which could result in a serious accident and personal injury. Failures caused by overloading are not covered by the vehicle’s warranty.

MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS

Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of your vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh the front and the rear wheels separately to determine axle loads. Individual axle loads should not exceed either of the gross axle weight ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle loads should not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). These ratings are given on the vehicle certification label. If weight ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings.

TOWING A TRAILER

Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.

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FLAT TOWING

Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is sometimes called flat towing. This method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor home.

CAUTION

• Failure to follow these guidelines can result in severe transmission damage.
• Whenever flat towing your vehicle, always tow forward, never back-ward.
• DO NOT tow any automatic trans-mission vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (flat towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal transmis-sion parts due to lack of transmis-sion lubrication.
• For emergency towing procedures refer to “TOWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN (except for NISMO models)” in the “6. In case of emergency” section of this manual.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s recommendations when using their product.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

• Always tow with the manual transmission in Neutral.
• Your vehicle speed should never exceed 70 MPH (112 km/h) when flat towing your vehicle.
• After towing 500 miles, start and idle the engine with the transmission in Neutral for two minutes. Failure to idle the engine after every 500 miles of towing may cause damage to the transmission’s internal parts.

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.

Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:

Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

TREADWEAR

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

TRACTION AA, A, B AND C

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

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WARNING

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

TEMPERATURE A, B AND C

The temperature grades A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

WARNING

The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat build-up and possible tire failure.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

Your NISSAN is covered by the following emission warranties.

For US:

• Emission Defects Warranty
• Emissions Performance Warranty

Details of these warranties may be found with other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information Booklet which comes with your NISSAN. If you did not receive a Warranty Information Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a replacement by writing to:

• Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003 Franklin, TN 37068-5003

For Canada:

Emission Control System Warranty

Details of this warranty may be found with other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information Booklet which comes with your NISSAN. If you did not receive a Warranty Information Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a replacement by writing to:

• Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (US only)

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying NISSAN.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or NISSAN.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

You may notify NISSAN by contacting our Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at 1-800-662-6200.

READINESS FOR INSPECTION/ MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US only)

Due to legal requirements in some states/ areas, your vehicle may be required to be in what is called the "ready condition" for an Inspection/ Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission control system.

The vehicle is set to the "ready condition" when it is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually, the "ready condition" can be obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle.

If a powertrain system component is repaired or the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be reset to a "not ready condition". Before taking the I/M test, check the vehicle's inspection/ maintenance test readiness condition. Push the ignition switch to the ON position without starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test condition is "not ready". If the MIL does not blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is "ready".

If your vehicle does not pass an I/M test, the MIL may not come on. Contact a NISSAN dealer to prepare the vehicle for retesting.

If the MIL indicates the vehicle is in a "not ready" condition, drive the vehicle through the following pattern to set the vehicle to the "ready condition". If you cannot or do not want to perform the driving pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it for you.

WARNING

Always drive the vehicle in a safe and prudent manner according to traffic conditions and obey all traffic laws.

1. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle until the engine coolant temperature gauge needle points between the C and H (normal operating temperature).
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h), then quickly release the accelerator pedal completely and keep it released for at least 10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of 53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for at least 9 minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle. Leave the engine running.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h) and maintain the speed for 2 minutes.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 10 times.
7. Quickly release the accelerator pedal completely and keep it released for at least for 1 minute. Maintain the speed for at least 5 minutes.

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8. Stop the vehicle. Place the automatic transmission selector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position or the manual transmission shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
9. Turn the engine off.
10. Start the engine and allow the engine to idle for at least 2 hours.
11. Place the ignition switch to the OFF position and leave the vehicle for at least 90 minutes.

If step 1 through 7 is interrupted, repeat the preceding step. Any safe driving mode is acceptable between steps. Do not stop the engine until step 7 is completed.

EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-tened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• Sounds are not recorded.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION

A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment procedures, this manual is the same one used by the factory trained technicians working at a NISSAN dealer. Also available are genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, and genuine NISSAN Service and Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models.

I n the USA:

For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for the 2000 model year and later, contact:

1-800-450-9491 www.nissan-techinfo.com

For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for the 1999 model year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact:

1-800-247-5321

For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals for this model year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact:

1-800-247-5321

I n Canada:

To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Service Manual or Owner’s Manual please contact a NISSAN dealer. For the phone number and location of a NISSAN dealer in your area call the NISSAN Satisfaction Center at 1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN representative will assist you.

Also available are genuine NISSAN Service and Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models.

IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION

Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this unlikely event, there is some important information you should know. Many insurance companies routinely authorize the use of non-genuine collision parts in order to cut costs, among other reasons.

Insist on the use of Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts!

If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts made to NISSAN’s original exacting specifications — if you want to help it to last and hold its resale value, the solution is simple. Tell your insurance agent and your repair shop to only use Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts. NISSAN does not warrant non-NISSAN parts, nor does NISSAN’s warranty apply to damage caused by a non-genuine part.

Using Genuine NISSAN Parts can help protect your personal safety, preserve your warranty protection and maintain the resale value of your vehicle. And if your vehicle was leased, using Genuine NISSAN Parts may prevent or limit unnecessary excess wear and tear expenses at the end of your lease.

NISSAN designs its hoods with crumple zones to minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate the windshield of your vehicle in an accident. Non-genuine (imitation) parts may not provide such built in safeguards. Also, non-genuine parts often show premature wear, rust and corrosion.

Why should you take a chance?

In over 40 states, the law says you must be advised if non-genuine parts are used to repair your vehicle. And some states have enacted laws that restrict insurance companies from authorizing the use of non-genuine collision parts during the new vehicle warranty. These laws help protect you, so you can take action to protect yourself.

It’s your right!

If you should need further information visit us at: www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) or www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)

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10 Index

A

• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........ 5-26
• Advanced air bag system ........ 1-32 Air bag system
• Advanced air bag system ........ 1-32
• Front passenger air bag and status light ........ 1-33  Front-seat mounted side-impact
• supplemental air bag system ........ 1-36  Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
• supplemental air bag system ........ 1-36
• Air bag warning labels ........ 1-39
• Air bag warning light ........ 1-39, 2-12
• Air cleaner housing filter ........ 8-18 Air conditioner
• Air conditioner operation ........ 4-17
• Air conditioner service ........ 4-24
• Air conditioner specification label ........ 9-12  Air conditioning system refrigerant and
• lubricant recommendations ........ 4-24, 9-6
• In-cabin microfilter ........ 4-23
• Air deflectors ........ 9-16 Alarm, How to stop alarm
• (see vehicle security system) ........ 2-26
• Alcohol, drugs and driving ........ 5-7
• Antenna ........ 4-73
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........ 5-26
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light ........ 2-9 Appearance care
• Exterior appearance care ........ 7-2
• Interior appearance care ........ 7-5
• Audible reminders ........ 2-15
• Audio operation precautions ........ 4-24

B

• Audio system ........ 4-24

• Steering wheel audio controls ........ 4-71 Autochanger

• Compact Disc (CD) ........ 4-42

• Autolight system ........ 2-30 Automatic

• Air conditioner (Type A) ........ 4-18  Automatic adjusting function

• (front windows) ........ 2-43

• Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........ 8-11

• Door locks ........ 3-5

• Driving with automatic transmission ........ 5-12

• Auxiliary input jacks ........ 4-69

• Avoiding collision and rollover ........ 5-5

• Battery ........ 8-14

• Battery saver system ........ 2-31

• Intelligent Key ........ 8-22

• Variable voltage control system ........ 8-16

• Before starting the engine ........ 5-10

• Belts (See drive belts) ........ 8-16 Bluetooth® hands-free phone system

• (models with navigation system) ........ 4-74 Bluetooth® hands-free phone system

• (models without navigation system) ........ 4-85

• Booster seats ........ 1-23 Brake

• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........ 5-26

• Brake and clutch fluid ........ 8-12

• Brake fluid ........ 8-13

• Brake system ........ 5-25

C

• Parking brake operation ........ 5-20

• Warning light ........ 2-9

• Break-in schedule ........ 5-22 Brightness control

• Display ON/OFF button ........ 4-6

• Instrument panel ........ 2-32

• Bulb check/instrument panel ........ 2-8

• Bulb replacement ........ 8-24

• Cabin air filter ........ 4-23

• Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ........ 9-2

• Car phone or CB radio ........ 4-74

• Cargo cover ........ 2-41

• Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ........ 5-2 Center multi-function control panel

• (models with navigation system) ........ 4-2 Child restraint, Installation using the seat

• belts ........ 1-19

• Child restraints ........ 1-17

• Booster seats ........ 1-23

• Precautions on child restraints ........ 1-17

• Top tether strap ........ 1-19

• Child safety ........ 1-11 Chimes

• Audible reminders ........ 2-15

• Seat belt warning light and chime ........ 2-11

• Circuit breaker, Fusible link ........ 8-21

• Cleaning exterior and interior ........ 7-2, 7-5

• Clock ........ 2-7, 2-23

• Clutch fluid ........ 8-12

• Cockpit ........ 2-2

• Cold weather driving ........ 5-30
• Command (See Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System) ........ 4-76, 4-91 Command
• (See NISSAN voice recognition system) ........ 4-103 Compact Disc (CD) changer
• (See audio system) ........ 4-42 Compact Disc (CD) player
• (See audio system) ........ 4-37, 4-48
• Compact spare tire ........ 8-36
• Console box ........ 2-40 Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel/
• lubricants ........ 9-2
• Changing engine coolant ........ 8-9
• Checking engine coolant level ........ 8-8
• Corrosion protection ........ 7-7
• Cover, Cargo cover ........ 2-41
• Cruise control ........ 5-20
• Cup holders ........ 2-38

D

• Dampers, Performance dampers ........ 5-29

• Daytime running light system ........ 2-32 Defroster switch, Rear window defroster

• switch ........ 2-29

• Dimensions ........ 9-9

• Display cleaning ........ 4-5

• Drive belts ........ 8-16 Driving

• Cold weather driving ........ 5-30

• Driving with automatic transmission ........ 5-12

• Driving with manual transmission ........ 5-16 Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2

• DVD player operation ........ 4-49

E

• Economy, Fuel ........ 5-23

• Elapsed time ........ 2-21

• Emergency tire puncture repair kit ........ 6-7

• Emission control information label ........ 9-11

• Emission control system warranty ........ 9-21 Engine

• Before starting the engine ........ 5-10

• Break-in schedule ........ 5-22 Capacities and recommended fuel/

• lubricants ........ 9-2

• Changing engine coolant ........ 8-9

• Changing engine oil and filter ........ 8-9

• Checking engine coolant level ........ 8-8

• Checking engine oil level ........ 8-9

• Coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-6

• Engine block heater ........ 5-31

• Engine compartment check locations ........ 8-7

• Engine cooling system ........ 8-8

• Engine oil ........ 8-9 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ... 9-5

• Engine oil replacement indicator ........ 2-19

• Engine oil temperature gauge ........ 2-7

• Engine oil viscosity ........ 9-5

• Engine serial number ........ 9-11

• Engine specifications ........ 9-7

• Engine start operation indicator ........ 2-16 Engine start operation indicator

• (Manual Transmission models) ........ 2-17

• If your vehicle overheats ........ 6-18

• Starting the engine ........ 5-11

• Event Data Recorders (EDR) ........ 9-23

• Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........ 5-2

F

• F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 9-11 Filter
• Air cleaner housing filter ........ 8-18
• Changing engine oil and filter ........ 8-9 Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)... 2-33
• Flat tire ........ 6-2 Repairing flat tire
• (with emergency tire puncture repair kit) ........ 6-7
• Flat towing ........ 9-20
• Floor mat cleaning ........ 7-6 Fluid
• Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........ 8-11
• Brake and clutch fluid ........ 8-12
• Brake fluid ........ 8-13 Capacities and recommended fuel/
• lubricants ........ 9-2
• Engine coolant ........ 8-8
• Engine oil ........ 8-9
• Power steering fluid ........ 8-12
• Window washer fluid ........ 8-13 FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
• player ........ 4-36 FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
• changer (models without navigation system) ........ 4-41 FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
• player (models with navigation system) ........ 4-45
• Fog light switch ........ 2-33
• Front manual seat adjustment ........ 1-4
• Front passenger air bag and status light ........ 1-33
• Front power seat adjustment ........ 1-3
• Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........ 1-3

10-2

Fuel

• Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ........ 9-2

• Fuel economy ........ 5-23

• Fuel economy information (display) ........ 4-8

• Fuel octane rating ........ 9-3

• Fuel recommendation ........ 9-3

• Fuel-filler cap ........ 3-34

• Fuel-filler door ........ 3-34

• Gauge ........ 2-6

• Fuses ........ 8-20

• Fusible links ........ 8-21

G

• Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ........ 2-47

• Gas cap ........ 3-34

• Gauge ........ 2-4

• Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-6

• Fuel gauge ........ 2-6

• Odometer ........ 2-5

• Speedometer ........ 2-5

• Tachometer ........ 2-5

• Trip computer ........ 2-20

• General maintenance ........ 8-2

• Glove box ........ 2-39

H

• Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® (models with navigation system) ........ 4-74

• Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® (models without navigation system) ........ 4-85

• Hatch, Rear hatch ........ 3-17

• Hazard warning flasher switch ........ 2-33

• Head restraints ........ 1-5

Headlights

• Bulb replacement ........ 8-26

• Headlight switch ........ 2-30

• Xenon headlights ........ 2-29

• Heated seats ........ 2-34

Heater

• Engine block heater ........ 5-31

• Heater and air conditioner operation ........ 4-17

• HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ........ 2-47

• Hood release ........ 3-16

• Horn ........ 2-34

I

Ignition switch

• (Push-button) ........ 5-7

• Automatic transmission models ........ 5-12

• Manual transmission models ........ 5-16

• Immobilizer system ........ 2-26

• In-cabin microfilter ........ 4-23

• Indicator lights ........ 2-12

• INFO button ........ 4-6

• Inside mirror ........ 3-36

• Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ........ 9-22

• Instrument brightness control ........ 2-32

• Instrument panel ........ 2-3

• Instrument pocket ........ 2-38

• Intelligent Key ........ 3-2

• Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ........ 2-17

• Intelligent Key removal indicator ........ 2-17

• Intelligent Key system ........ 3-6

• Battery replacement ........ 8-22

• Intelligent Key system warning light ........ 2-10

• Key operating range ........ 3-8

• Key operation ........ 3-9

• Warning signals ........ 3-11

• Interior light control switch ........ 2-44

• Interior light replacement ........ 8-26

• Interior lights ........ 2-44

• Interior trunk lid release ........ 3-20

• iPod® player operation ........ 4-61

J

• Jump starting ........ 6-15

K

Keyless entry

• (See remote keyless entry system) ........ 3-13
• Keys ........ 3-2
• For Intelligent Key system ........ 3-6

L

Labels

• Air bag warning labels ........ 1-39

• Air conditioner specification label ........ 9-12

• Emission control information label ........ 9-11

• Engine serial number ........ 9-11

• F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 9-11

• Tire and Loading information label ........ 8-29, 9-12

• Vehicle identification number (VIN) ........ 9-10

• License plate, Installing front license plate ........ 9-13

Light

• Air bag warning light ........ 1-39
• Bulb replacement ........ 8-24
• Cargo area courtesy light ........ 2-46
• Cargo light ........ 2-46
• Fog light switch ........ 2-33

10-3

• Headlight switch ........ 2-30
• Headlights bulb replacement ........ 8-26
• Indicator lights ........ 2-12
• Interior light control switch ........ 2-44
• Interior lights ........ 2-44
• Map lights ........ 2-44
• Replacement ........ 8-24
• Trunk light ........ 2-46
• Vanity mirror lights ........ 2-45
• Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ........ 2-9
• Xenon headlights ........ 2-29 Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-26
• Loading information (See vehicle loading information) ........ 9-17 Lock
• Automatic door locks ........ 3-5
• Door locks ........ 3-4
• Power door lock ........ 3-4
• Rear hatch lock ........ 3-17
• Trunk lid ........ 3-19
• Locking with mechanical key ........ 3-4
• Low tire pressure warning light ........ 2-10
• Low tire pressure warning system (See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ........ 5-3

M

Maintenance

• Battery ........ 8-14

• General maintenance ........ 8-2

• Indicators for maintenance (dot matrix) ........ 2-19

• Inside the vehicle ........ 8-3

• Maintenance information (display) ........ 4-8

• Maintenance precautions ........ 8-5

• Maintenance requirements ........ 8-2

• Outside the vehicle ........ 8-2

• Seat belt maintenance ........ 1-16

• Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ........ 2-13

• Manual front seat adjustment ........ 1-4

• Map lights ........ 2-44

• Master warning light ........ 2-11

• Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ........ 3-3

• Meter, Trip computer ........ 2-20

• Meters and gauges ........ 2-4

• Instrument brightness control ........ 2-32 Mirror

• Inside mirror ........ 3-36

• Outside mirrors ........ 3-38

• Vanity mirror ........ 3-39

• Multi-function controller ........ 4-3

• Music box hard-disk drive ........ 4-63

N

• New vehicle break-in ........ 5-22
• NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ........ 2-26
• NISSAN voice recognition system ........ 4-98
• No key warning ........ 2-17

O

• Odometer ........ 2-5

• Off-road recovery ........ 5-6 Oil

• Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ........ 9-2

• Changing engine oil and filter ........ 8-9

• Checking engine oil level ........ 8-9

• Engine oil ........ 8-9

• Engine oil viscosity ........ 9-5

• Oil filter replacement indicator ........ 2-19

• Opening the soft top ........ 3-21

• Operation, Indicators for operation (dot matrix) ........ 2-16

• Outside mirrors ........ 3-38

• Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ........ 6-18

• Owner's Manual/Service Manual order information ........ 9-24

P

• Panic alarm ........ 3-14 Parking
• Brake break-in ........ 5-25
• Parking brake operation ........ 5-20
• Parking on hills ........ 5-23
• Performance dampers ........ 5-29 Phone
• Bluetooth® hands-free phone system (models with navigation system) ........ 4-74
• Car phone or CB radio ........ 4-74 Power
• Front seat adjustment ........ 1-3
• Power door lock ........ 3-4
• Power outlet ........ 2-37
• Power steering fluid ........ 8-12
• Power steering system ........ 5-24
• Power windows ........ 2-42 Precautions
• Audio operation ........ 4-24
• Braking precautions ........ 5-25
• Child restraints ........ 1-17
• Cruise control ........ 5-20
• Cruise control operations ........ 5-16

10-4

• Maintenance ........ 8-5
• Seat belt usage ........ 1-8
• Supplemental restraint system ........ 1-27
• When starting and driving ........ 5-2
• Push starting ........ 6-17 Push warning
• (Automatic Transmission models) ........ 2-17
• Push-button ignition switch ........ 5-7, 5-8

R

• Radio ........ 4-24

• Car phone or CB radio ........ 4-74 FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)

• player ........ 4-36 FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc
  (CD) changer (models without navigation

• system) ........ 4-41 FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc
  (CD) player (models with navigation

• system) ........ 4-45

• Rapid air pressure loss ........ 5-6 Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)

• test (US only) ........ 9-22

• Rear hatch ........ 3-17

• Rear hatch opener ........ 3-17

• Rear hatch opener switch ........ 3-17

• Rear parcel box ........ 2-40

• Rear window defroster switch ........ 2-29

• Recorders, Event data ........ 9-23

• Registering your vehicle in another country ........ 9-10

• Remote keyless entry system ........ 3-13 Repairing flat tire

• (with emergency tire puncture repair kit) ........ 6-7

• Reporting safety defects (US only) ........ 9-22

• Rollover ........ 5-5

• Roof, Soft top ........ 3-21

S
Safety

• Child seat belts ........ 1-11
• Reporting safety defects (US only) ........ 9-22
• Satellite radio operation ........ 4-41, 4-46 Seat adjustment
• Front manual seat adjustment ........ 1-4
• Front power seat adjustment ........ 1-3
• Front seats ........ 1-3 Seat belt(s)
• Child safety ........ 1-11
• Infants ........ 1-11
• Injured persons ........ 1-13
• Larger children ........ 1-11
• Precautions on seat belt usage ........ 1-8
• Pregnant women ........ 1-13
• Seat belt cleaning ........ 7-7
• Seat belt extenders ........ 1-16
• Seat belt maintenance ........ 1-16
• Seat belt warning light and chime ........ 2-11
• Seat belts ........ 1-8
• Seat belts with pretensioners ........ 1-38
• Three-point type ........ 1-13 Seat(s)
• Climate controlled seats ........ 2-36
• Heated seats ........ 2-34
• Seats ........ 1-2
• Secondary rear hatch release ........ 3-18
• Secondary trunk lid release ........ 3-21
• Security system, Vehicle security system ........ 2-25

Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer

• System), Engine start ........ 2-26 Selector lever
• Shift lock release ........ 5-15
• Servicing air conditioner ........ 4-24
• SETTING button ........ 4-10 Shift “P” warning
• (Automatic Transmission models) ........ 2-17 Shift lock release
• Transmission ........ 5-15 Shifting
• Automatic transmission ........ 5-12
• Manual transmission ........ 5-16
• Small light indicator light ........ 2-14 Soft top
• Care and cleaning ........ 7-3
• If the top does not open or close ........ 3-28
• Opening using the Intelligent Key ........ 3-26
• Soft top indicator light ........ 2-14, 3-24
• Soft top operation ........ 3-21
• Spare tire ........ 9-8
• Spark plugs ........ 8-17
• Speedometer ........ 2-5 Starting
• Before starting the engine ........ 5-10
• Jump starting ........ 6-15
• Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
• Push starting ........ 6-17
• Starting the engine ........ 5-11
• STATUS button ........ 4-6
• Status light, Front passenger air bag ........ 1-33 Steering
• Power steering fluid ........ 8-12
• Power steering system ........ 5-24

10-5

Model "Z34-D" EDITED: □□□□/□/10

Steering lock release malfunction indicator …………………… 2-16
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for audio …………………… 4-71
Storage ……………………………………………………………… 2-38
Sun visors ………………………………………………………… 3-36
Supplemental air bag warning labels ………………………… 1-39
Supplemental air bag warning light …………………………… 1-39, 2-12
Supplemental restraint system ………………………………… 1-27
Precautions on supplemental restraint system ……………… 1-27
Switch
Autolight switch ………………………………………………… 2-30
Fog light switch ………………………………………………… 2-33
Hazard warning flasher switch ………………………………… 2-33
Headlight switch ………………………………………………… 2-30
Ignition switch automatic transmission models ……………… 5-12
Ignition switch manual transmission models ………………… 5-16
Power door lock switch ………………………………………… 3-5
Rear window defroster switch ………………………………… 2-29
Turn signal switch ……………………………………………… 2-33
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch …………………… 2-37
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) ………………………… 5-16

T
Tachometer ……………………………………………………… 2-5
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature gauge …… 2-6
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System), Engine start … 2-26
Three-way catalyst ……………………………………………… 5-2
Tilt steering ……………………………………………………… 3-35

Tire
Pressure, Low tire pressure warning light …………………… 2-10
Sealant …………………………………………………………… 6-7
Tire replacement indicator …………………………………… 2-19
Tires
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ……………………… 6-7
Flat tire …………………………………………………………… 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system …………………………… 5-3
Spare tire ………………………………………………………… 8-36
Tire and Loading information label ………………………… 8-29, 9-12
Tire chains ……………………………………………………… 8-34
Tire dressing …………………………………………………… 7-5
Tire pressure …………………………………………………… 8-28
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) …………………… 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation …………………………………………………… 8-35
Types of tires …………………………………………………… 8-33
Uniform tire quality grading ………………………………… 9-20
Wheel/tire size ………………………………………………… 9-8
Wheels and tires ……………………………………………… 8-28
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) …………………………… 2-41
Top, Soft top …………………………………………………… 3-21
Touch screen …………………………………………………… 4-3
Towing
Flat towing ……………………………………………………… 9-20
Tow truck towing ……………………………………………… 6-19
Towing a trailer ………………………………………………… 9-19
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system …………………… 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system ……………………… 6-2
Trailer towing …………………………………………………… 9-19
Transceiver, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver …………… 2-47
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ………………………… 8-11

Driving with automatic transmission ………………………… 5-12
Driving with manual transmission …………………………… 5-16
Transmission selector lever lock release …………………… 5-15
Transmitter
(See remote keyless entry system) ………………………… 3-13
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another country … 9-10
Trip computer …………………………………………………… 2-20
Trip odometer …………………………………………………… 2-21
Triple meter ……………………………………………………… 2-7
Trunk
Interior trunk lid release ……………………………………… 3-20
Light ……………………………………………………………… 2-46
Secondary trunk lid release ………………………………… 3-21
Trunk lid ………………………………………………………… 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch ………………………… 3-19
Turn signal switch ……………………………………………… 2-33

U
Underbody cleaning …………………………………………… 7-4
Uniform tire quality grading ………………………………… 9-20
Upshift indicator ……………………………………………… 5-18
USB memory operation ………………………………………… 4-52

V
Vanity mirror …………………………………………………… 3-39
Vanity mirror lights …………………………………………… 2-45
Variable voltage control system ……………………………… 8-16
Vehicle
Dimensions ……………………………………………………… 9-9
Identification number (VIN) ………………………………… 9-10
Information and settings (models with navigation system) … 4-6
Information display …………………………………………… 2-16

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Loading information 9-17
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) 6-22
Security system 2-25
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch 2-37
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system 5-27
Ventilators 4-17
Voice command (See Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System) 4-76, 4-91
Voice command (See NISSAN voice recognition system) 4-103, 4-113
Voltmeter 2-7

W

Warning
Hazard warning flasher switch 2-33
Lights 2-9
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) 5-3, 6-2
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders 2-8
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels 1-39
Warning light
Air bag warning light 1-39, 2-12
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light 2-9
Brake warning light 2-9
Intelligent Key system warning light 2-10
Low tire pressure warning light 2-10
Seat belt warning light and chime 2-11
Warnings and alerts (vehicle information display) 2-18
Warranty, Emission control system warranty 9-21
Washer switch, Windshield wiper and washer switch 2-27
Washing 7-2

Waxing 7-3
Wheel/tire size 9-8
Wheels and tires 8-28
Care of wheels 7-4
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels 7-4
Window washer fluid 8-13
Window(s)
Automatic adjusting function 2-43
Cleaning 7-4
Power windows 2-42
Windshield wiper and washer switch 2-27
Wiper
Windshield wiper and washer switch 2-27
Wiper blades 8-18

X

Xenon headlights 2-29

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GAS STATION INFORMATION

FUEL RECOMMENDATION:

VQ37VHR engine

Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96).

If premium gasoline is not available, unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI number (Research octane number 91) may be temporarily used, but only under the following precautions:

• Have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular gasoline, and fill up with unleaded premium gasoline as soon as possible.
• Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration.

However, for maximum vehicle performance, the use of unleaded premium gasoline is recommended.

CAUTION

• Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control systems, and may also affect warranty coverage.

• Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, since this will damage the three way catalyst.

• Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to run on E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel can damage the fuel system components and is not covered by the NISSAN vehicle limited warranty.

For additional information, see “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section.

ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:

• Engine oil with API Certification Mark
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30

See “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section for engine oil and oil filter recommendation.

COLD TIRE PRESSURES:

The label is typically located on the driver side center pillar or on the driver’s door. For additional information, see “WHEELS AND TIRES” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.

NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCEDURES RECOMMENDATION:

During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle use, follow the recommendations outlined in the “BREAK-IN SCHEDULE” in the “5. Starting and driving” section of this Owner’s Manual. Follow these recommendations for the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle.

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2010 370Z OWNER'S MANUAL

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