2004 Nissan 350z Owners Manual

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how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. this manual LOADING TIPS 쐌 The GVW must not exceed GVWR or GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S. certi- fication label. 쐌 Do not load the front and rear axle to the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the GVWR. 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. STI0369 Steps for determining correct load limit (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX pounds” 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 kilograms or XXX pounds. Technical and consumer information 9-15 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 WARNING 쐌 Properly secure all cargo to help pre- vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seat- backs. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause per- sonal injury. 쐌 Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury. 쐌 Overloading not only could shorten the life of your vehicle and the tires, but also could lead to unsafe vehicle handling and long braking distance. This could cause a premature tire malfunction, which could result in a serious accident and personal injury. Malfunctions caused by overloading are not covered by your warranty. 9-16 Technical and consumer information TOWING A TRAILER TI1011M Roadster model: Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle. Coupe model: Your new vehicle was designed to be used primarily to carry passengers and cargo. Re- member that towing a trailer places additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, drive train, steer- ing, braking and other systems. A NISSAN Trailer Towing Guide (US only) is available from a NISSAN dealer. This guide includes information on trailer towing ability and the special equipment required for proper tow- ing. MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS Maximum trailer loads Never allow the total trailer load to exceed 1,000 lb (454 kg). The total trailer load equals trailer weight plus its cargo weight. Towing loads greater than 1,000 lb (454 kg) or using improper towing equipment could adversely affect vehicle handling, braking and performance. The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is not only related to the maximum trailer loads, but also the places you plan to tow. Tow weights appropriate for level highway driving may have to be reduced on very steep grades or in low traction situations (for example, on slippery boat ramps). WARNING Vehicle damage resulting from im- proper towing procedures are not cov- ered by NISSAN warranties. A NISSAN Trailer Towing Guide (U.S. only) contain- ing information on trailer towing ability and the special equipment required may be obtained from a NISSAN dealer. 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 Tongue load Keep the tongue load between 9 and 11% of the total trailer load within the maximum tongue load limits Towing Load/Specification chart. If the tongue load be- comes excessive, rearrange cargo to allow for proper tongue load. following shown the in TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART Unit: lb (kg) MAXIMUM TOWING LOAD MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD 1,000 (454) 110 (49) TOWING SAFETY Trailer hitch Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer. Make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached to the vehicle, to help avoid personal injury or property damage due to sway caused by crosswinds, rough road surfaces or passing trucks. CAUTION 쐌 Do not use axle-mounted hitches. 쐌 The hitch should not be attached to or affect the operation of the impact- absorbing bumper. 쐌 Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, etc. to install a Technical and consumer information 9-17 TI1012M Maximum gross vehicle weight/ maximum gross axle weight The gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle must not exceed. GVWR shown on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label. The gross vehicle weight equals the combined weight of the un- loaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equip- ment. In addition, front or rear gross axle weight must not exceed GAWR shown on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label. 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 trailer hitch. 쐌 To reduce the possibility of addi- tional damage if your vehicle is struck from the rear, where practical, remove the hitch and/or receiver when not in use. 쐌 After the hitch is removed, seal the bolt holes to prevent exhaust fumes, water or dust from entering the pas- senger compartment. 쐌 Regularly check that all hitch mount- ing bolts are securely mounted. Tire pressures 쐌 When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle tires to the recommended cold tire pressure indi- cated on the Tire and Loading Information label. 쐌 Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure should be in accor- dance with the trailer and tire manufacturers’ specifications. Safety chain Always use a suitable chain between your ve- 9-18 Technical and consumer information hicle and the trailer. The safety chain should be crossed and should be attached to the hitch, not to the vehicle bumper or axle. Be sure to leave enough slack in the chain to permit turning corners. Trailer lights Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or local regulations. When wiring the vehicle for towing, connect the stop and tail light pickup into the vehicle electrical circuit at a point be- tween the sensor and stop light or light switch. Trailer brakes If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, make sure it conforms to federal and/or local regulations and that it is properly installed. WARNING Never connect a trailer brake system directly to the vehicle brake system. Pre-towing tips 쐌 Be certain your vehicle maintains a level position when a loaded and/or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it has an unusual nose-up or nose-down con- dition; check for improper tongue load, over- load, worn suspension or other possible causes of these conditions. 쐌 Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shifts while driving. 쐌 Be certain your rear view mirrors conform to If install any mirrors required for towing all federal, state and/or local regulations. not, before driving the vehicle. Trailer towing tips In order to gain skill and an understanding of the vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area which is free from traffic. Steering stability, and braking per- formance will be somewhat different than under normal driving conditions. 쐌 Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving. 쐌 Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops. 쐌 Avoid sharp turns or lane changes. 쐌 Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed. 쐌 Always block the wheels on both vehicle and trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not recommended; however, if you must do so, and if your vehicle is equipped with automatic 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 When towing a trailer, change transmis- sion oil more frequently. For additional information, see the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. first apply the parking brake transmission, and block the wheels, and then move the transmission selector lever into the P (Park) position. If you move the selector lever to the P (Park) position before blocking the wheels and applying the parking brake, the transmis- sion may get damaged. 쐌 When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear and use the engine braking effect. When ascending on a long grade, downshift the transmission to a lower gear and reduce speed to reduce chances of engine overload- ing and/or overheating. 쐌 If the engine coolant rises to an extremely high temperature when the air conditioning system is on, turn off the air conditioner. Coolant heat can be additionally vented by opening the windows, switching the fan con- trol to high and setting the temperature con- trol to the HOT position. 쐌 Trailer towing consumes more fuel than nor- mal circumstances. 쐌 Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km). 쐌 Have your vehicle serviced more often than at intervals specified in the recommended main- tenance schedule. 쐌 When making a turn, your trailer wheels will be closer to the inside of the turn than your vehicle wheels. To compensate for this, make a larger than normal turning radius during the turn. 쐌 Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus- ing vehicle sway. When being passed by larger vehicles, be prepared for possible changes in crosswinds that could affect ve- hicle handling. If swaying does occur, firmly grip the steering wheel, steer straight ahead, and immediately (but gradually) reduce ve- hicle speed. This combination will help stabi- lize the vehicle. Never increase speed. 쐌 Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires con- siderably more distance than normal passing. Remember the length of the trailer must also pass the other vehicle before you can safely change lanes. 쐌 To maintain engine braking efficiency and electrical charging performance, do not use 6th gear (manual transmission) or 5th posi- tion (automatic transmission). 쐌 Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced braking ef- ficiency. Technical and consumer information 9-19 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 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 ve- hicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor home. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 쐌 Always tow with the manual transmission in Neutral. 쐌 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 internal transmission parts. CAUTION 쐌 Failure to follow these guidelines in severe transmission can result damage. 쐌 Whenever flat towing your vehicle, always tow forward, never backward. 쐌 DO NOT tow any automatic transmis- sion vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (flat towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal transmission parts due to lack of transmission lu- brication. 쐌 For emergency towing procedures see by NISSAN” in the “6. In case of emer- gency” section of this manual. recommended “Towing 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. 9-20 Technical and consumer information 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 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: on specified government Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Treadwear Treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on tire wear rate when tested under controlled conditions test courses. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1-1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. How- ever, relative tire performance depends on actual driving conditions, and may vary significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road char- acteristics 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 mea- sured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con- crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. WARNING WARNING The traction grade assigned to your ve- hicle tires is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not in- clude acceleration, cornering, hydro- planing, or peak traction characteristics. The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combi- nation, can cause heat buildup and pos- sible tire failure. Temperature A, B and C Temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C. They represent a tire’s resistance to heat build-up, and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci- fied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause tire material to degener- ate, reducing tire life. Excessive temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure. Grade C corre- sponds to a performance level which all passen- ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades A and B represent higher levels of performance on laboratory test wheels than the minimum re- quired by law. Technical and consumer information 9-21 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following emission warranties. For US: 쐌 Emission Defects Warranty 쐌 Emissions Performance Warranty (See Warranty Information Booklet for de- tails.) For Canada: 쐌 Emission Control System Warranty Details of these warranties may be found with other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Infor- mation Booklet that comes with your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Infor- mation Booklet, or it has become lost, you may obtain a replacement by writing to: 쐌 Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 191 Gardena, CA 90248-0191 쐌 Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5 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 Adminis- tration (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 Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at (888) 327-4236. You may also write to: NHTSA, U.S. Depart- ment of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. You may notify NISSAN by contacting our Con- sumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at 1-800- NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261). 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 an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis- sion control system. called the condition” “ready for 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, drive the vehicle through the follow- the vehicle to the ready ing pattern to set condition. to perform the driving pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it for you. If you cannot or do not want 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 operat- ing temperature). 9-22 Technical and consumer information 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h), then quickly release the accelerator pedal completely and keep it released for at least 6 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 5 minutes. 4. Stop the vehicle. Leave the engine running. 5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h) and maintain the speed for 20 seconds. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 3 times. 7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h) and maintain the speed for at least 3 minutes. 8. Stop the vehicle. Place the automatic trans- mission gear selector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position or the manual transmis- sion shift lever in the N position. 9. Turn the engine off. 10.Repeat steps 1 through 8 at least one more time. If step 1 through 7 is interrupted, repeat the preceding step. Any safe driving mode is ac- ceptable between steps. Do not stop the engine until step 7 is completed. EVENT DATA RECORDERS Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of com- puters that monitor and control a number of systems to optimize performance and help ser- vice technicians with diagnosis and repair. De- pending on the equipment on your vehicle, some of the computers monitor emission control sys- tems, braking systems and air bag systems, just to name a few. Some data about vehicle opera- tion may be stored in the computers for use during servicing. Other data may be stored if a crash event occurs. For example, air bag readi- ness, air bag performance, and seat belt use by the driver or passenger may be recorded, de- pending on vehicle equipment. These types of systems are sometimes called Event Data Re- corders. Special equipment can be used to access the electronic data that may be stored in the vehi- cle’s computers (sounds are not recorded). NISSAN and NISSAN dealers have equipment to access some of this data; others may also have this equipment. The data may be retrieved during routine vehicle servicing or for special research. It might also be accessed with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee, in re- sponse to a request by law enforcement, or as otherwise required or permitted by law. Technical and consumer information 9-23 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals for the 2004 model year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact: DDS Distribution Services, Ltd. 20770 Westwood Road Strongsville, OH 44136 1-800-247-5321 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 NISSAN dealerships. Also available are genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, and genuine NISSAN Service and Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models. For USA: For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for the 2000 model year and later, contact: Tweddle Litho Company 1-800-639-8841 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: DDS Distribution Services, Ltd. 20770 Westwood Road Strongsville, OH 44136 1-800-247-5321 9-24 Technical and consumer information and For Canada: To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Service Manual or Owner’s Manual please con- tact your nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone number and location of a NISSAN dealer in your the NISSAN Information Center at area call 1-800-387-0122 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 rou- tinely authorize the use of non-genuine collision parts in order to cut costs, among other reasons. 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 restrict your vehicle. And some states have enacted laws that 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. 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 speci- fications — 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 cor- rosion. 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 Technical and consumer information 9-25 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 MEMO 9-26 Technical and consumer information 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 10 Index ABS (Anti-lock brake system)................................ 5-20 Air bag ON/OFF switch .......................................... 1-25 Air bag system Front (See supplemental front air bag system) .................................................................. 1-15 Side and curtain (See supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag system)...... 1-17 Air bag warning labels ............................................. 1-20 Air bag warning light .................................... 1-21, 2-14 Air cleaner housing filter.......................................... 8-18 Air conditioner Air conditioner operation..................................... 4-3 Air conditioner service ................................ 4-3, 4-6 Air conditioner specification label .................. 9-12 Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations......................................... 4-6, 9-6 Heater and air conditioner (automatic)............ 4-3 Alcohol, drugs and driving......................................... 5-5 Anchor point location, Top tether strap .............. 1-37 Antenna........................................................................ 4-20 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .............................. 5-20 Anti-lock brake warning light.................................. 2-11 Appearance care Exterior appearance care .................................... 7-2 Interior appearance care ..................................... 7-4 Audible reminders ..................................................... 2-17 Audio operation precautions..................................... 4-7 Audio system ................................................................ 4-6 Autochanger, Compact Disc (CD) ....................... 4-18 Automatic Anti-glare inside mirror...................................... 3-17 Automatic adjusting function (front windows) ................................................... 2-37 Automatic passenger seatback tilt function......................................................... 1-5, 3-22 Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................ 8-12 Driving with automatic transmission........ 5-6, 5-9 Transmission selector lever lock release...... 5-12 Avoiding collision and rollover.................................. 5-5 Battery.......................................................................... 8-15 Battery saver system ......................................... 2-23 Battery replacement Remote keyless entry system............................. 3-8 Before starting the engine......................................... 5-8 Belts (See drive belts) ............................................. 8-17 Brake Anti-lock brake system (ABS)......................... 5-20 Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-13 Brake booster ...................................................... 8-22 Brake fluid............................................................. 8-13 Brake pedal.......................................................... 8-21 Brake pedal check ............................................. 8-21 Brake system ....................................................... 5-20 Parking brake check............................... 5-14, 8-21 Parking brake operation.................................... 5-14 Warning light ....................................................... 2-12 Break-in schedule ..................................................... 5-17 Brightness control, Instrument panel ................... 2-24 Bulb check/instrument panel.................................. 2-11 Bulb replacement ...................................................... 8-25 Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...... 9-2 Car phone or CB radio............................................ 4-20 Cassette player (See audio system) .................... 4-17 Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................. 5-3 CD care and cleaning.............................................. 4-20 Child restraints........................................................... 1-29 Installation on front passenger seat............... 1-31 Precautions on child restraints........................ 1-29 Top tether strap anchor point location ......... 1-37 Child safety................................................................. 1-25 Chimes, Audible reminders..................................... 2-17 Circuit breaker, Fusible link .................................... 8-23 Cleaning exterior and interior .......................... 7-2, 7-4 Clock ............................................................................ 2-28 Closing the top .......................................................... 3-24 Clutch fluid.................................................................. 8-13 Coat hook.................................................................... 2-35 Cold weather driving ................................................ 5-24 Compact Disc (CD) changer operation .............. 4-18 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system)......................................................................... 4-11 Compact spare tire................................................... 8-36 Console box................................................................ 2-32 Controls, Heater and air conditioner controls (automatic)..................................................................... 4-3 Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2 Changing engine coolant.................................... 8-9 Checking engine coolant level........................... 8-8 Corrosion protection................................................... 7-5 Cruise control............................................................. 5-15 Cup holders................................................................ 2-31 Curtain side-impact air bag system (See supplemental side air bag and curtain air bag system)......................................................................... 1-17 Daytime running light system ................................. 2-23 Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch ......................................................... 2-21 Dimensions and weights............................................ 9-9 Door open warning light.......................................... 2-12 Drive belts ................................................................... 8-17 Driving Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-24 Driving with automatic transmission........ 5-6, 5-9 Driving with manual transmission .......... 5-7, 5-12 Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2 Economy, Fuel............................................................ 5-17 Elapsed time ................................................................. 2-9 Emission control information label ........................ 9-11 Emission control system warranty......................... 9-22 Engine Before starting the engine .................................. 5-8 Break-in schedule............................................... 5-17 Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2 Changing engine coolant.................................... 8-9 Changing engine oil and filter ......................... 8-10 Checking engine coolant level........................... 8-8 Checking engine oil level ................................. 8-10 Coolant temperature gauge ............................... 2-5 Engine block heater ........................................... 5-25 Engine compartment check locations.............. 8-7 Engine cooling system......................................... 8-8 Engine oil .............................................................. 8-10 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation......... 9-5 Engine oil viscosity ............................................... 9-5 Engine serial number ......................................... 9-11 Engine specifications ........................................... 9-8 If your vehicle overheats...................................... 6-9 Oil pressure gauge............................................... 2-6 Starting the engine ............................................... 5-8 Event data recorders................................................ 9-23 Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).............................. 5-2 F.M.V.S.S. certification label................................... 9-11 Filter Air cleaner housing filter................................... 8-18 Changing engine oil and filter ......................... 8-10 Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)... 2-25 Flat tire............................................................................ 6-2 Flat tire, Low tire pressure warning system.......... 5-3 Floor mat cleaning ....................................................... 7-4 Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................ 8-12 Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-13 Brake fluid............................................................. 8-13 Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2 Engine coolant ....................................................... 8-8 Engine oil .............................................................. 8-10 Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-13 Window washer fluid......................................... 8-14 FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player .... 4-9 FM-AM-SAT radio with cassette player and Compact Disc (CD) changer................................. 4-13 Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2 Distance to empty................................................. 2-9 filler cap................................................................. 3-13 filler lid ................................................................... 3-13 Fuel economy ...................................................... 5-17 Fuel octane rating ................................................. 9-3 Fuel recommendation........................................... 9-3 Gauge ...................................................................... 2-6 Fuses ............................................................................ 8-22 Fusible links ................................................................ 8-23 10-2 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 G How to stop alarm, Vehicle security .................... 2-18 Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal Transceiver.................................................................. 2-39 Gas cap....................................................................... 3-13 Gauge............................................................................. 2-3 Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-5 Engine oil pressure gauge.................................. 2-6 Fuel gauge .............................................................. 2-6 Odometer ................................................................ 2-4 Speedometer.......................................................... 2-4 Tachometer ............................................................. 2-5 Trip computer......................................................... 2-8 Volt meter................................................................ 2-7 General maintenance.................................................. 8-2 Golf bag stowing....................................................... 2-34 Hatch, Rear hatch........................................................ 3-9 Hazard warning flasher switch............................... 2-25 Head restraints ............................................................. 1-9 Headlights Bulb replacement ............................................... 8-26 Headlight switch ................................................. 2-23 Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-22 Heated seats .............................................................. 2-26 Heater Engine coolant heater ....................................... 5-25 Heater and air conditioner (automatic)............ 4-3 HomeLink Universal Transceiver......................... 2-39 Hood release ................................................................ 3-9 Horn.............................................................................. 2-25 Labels Ignition switch............................................................... 5-6 Automatic transmission models................ 5-6, 5-9 Key positions.......................................................... 5-7 Manual transmission models .................. 5-7, 5-12 Immobilizer system.................................................... 2-18 Indicator lights............................................................ 2-14 Inside Automatic anti-glare mirror............................... 3-17 Mirror...................................................................... 3-16 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ........................ 9-22 Instrument brightness control ................................ 2-24 Instrument panel........................................................... 2-2 Interior light replacement......................................... 8-27 Interior lights............................................................... 2-37 Interior trunk lid release ........................................... 3-12 Jump starting................................................................. 6-7 Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry system) ........................................................................... 3-4 Keys................................................................................. 3-2 Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-20 Air conditioner specification label .................. 9-12 Emission control information label ................. 9-11 Engine serial number ......................................... 9-11 F.M.V.S.S. certification label ............................ 9-11 Tire and loading information label .................. 9-12 Vehicle identification number (VIN)................ 9-10 License plate, Installing front license plate......... 9-13 Light Air bag warning light ......................................... 1-21 Bulb replacement ............................................... 8-25 Headlight switch ................................................. 2-23 Headlights Bulb replacement.......................... 8-26 Interior lights ........................................................ 2-37 Replacement ........................................................ 8-25 Vanity mirror light................................................ 2-38 Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .................................................. 2-11, 2-14 Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-22 Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-27 Loading information (See vehicle loading information) ................................................................. 9-14 Lock Door locks............................................................... 3-2 Power door lock .................................................... 3-2 Rear floor box ...................................................... 2-33 Rear hatch lock...................................................... 3-9 Top latch lever..................................................... 3-21 Trunk lid lock........................................................ 3-11 Low tire pressure warning light............................. 2-13 Low tire pressure warning system ................. 5-3, 6-2 10-3 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 Luggage compartment light.................................... 2-39 Maintenance Battery ................................................................... 8-15 General maintenance ........................................... 8-2 Inside the vehicle................................................... 8-3 Maintenance precautions .................................... 8-5 Maintenance requirements.................................. 8-2 Outside the vehicle............................................... 8-2 Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-29 Under the hood and vehicle............................... 8-4 Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)........................... 2-15 Meters and gauges ..................................................... 2-3 Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness control .......................................................................... 2-24 Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .................. 3-17 Inside mirror ......................................................... 3-16 Outside mirror control ....................................... 3-17 Outside mirrors ................................................... 3-17 Net, Ventilated net seats ........................................... 1-6 New vehicle break-in................................................ 5-17 Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System...................... 2-17 Engine start............................................................. 5-7 Obtaining an air bag ON/OFF switch ................. 1-25 10-4 Odometer....................................................................... 2-4 Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2 Changing engine oil and filter ......................... 8-10 Checking engine oil level ................................. 8-10 Engine oil .............................................................. 8-10 Engine oil pressure gauge.................................. 2-6 Engine oil viscosity ............................................... 9-5 Opening the top ........................................................ 3-23 Outside mirror control.............................................. 3-17 Outside mirrors .......................................................... 3-17 Overheat, If your vehicle overheats......................... 6-9 Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information................................................................... 9-24 Parking Brake check ......................................................... 8-21 Parking brake check .......................................... 5-14 Parking brake operation.................................... 5-14 Parking on hills.................................................... 5-14 Parking/parking on hills ........................................... 5-18 Phone, Car phone or CB radio ............................. 4-20 Power Power door lock .................................................... 3-2 Power outlet......................................................... 2-28 Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-13 Power steering system...................................... 5-19 Power windows................................................... 2-35 Pre-tensioner seat belt system.............................. 1-19 Precautions Audio operation ..................................................... 4-7 Braking precautions ........................................... 5-20 Child restraints .................................................... 1-29 Cruise control ...................................................... 5-15 Maintenance ........................................................... 8-5 Seat belt usage................................................... 1-23 Supplemental restraint system........................ 1-10 When starting and driving .................................. 5-2 Push starting ................................................................. 6-9 Radio............................................................................... 4-6 Car phone or CB radio..................................... 4-20 FM-AM radio with cassette player and Compact Disc (CD) changer............................................. 4-13 FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player........................................................................ 4-9 Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test (US only)...................................................................... 9-22 Rear floor box............................................................. 2-33 Rear hatch ..................................................................... 3-9 Rear parcel box ......................................................... 2-33 Rear power point....................................................... 2-28 Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch ........................................................................... 2-21 Recorders, Event data ............................................. 9-23 Registering your vehicle in another country....... 9-10 Remote keyless entry system ................................... 3-4 Reporting safety defects (US only) ...................... 9-22 Rollover........................................................................... 5-5 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 S Safety Child seat belts................................................... 1-25 Reporting safety defects (US only)................ 9-22 Towing safety....................................................... 9-17 Seat Belt warning light................................................ 1-23 Lever, Tilting passenger’s seat .......................... 1-7 Seat belt(s) Child safety .......................................................... 1-25 Infants and small children................................. 1-25 Injured persons.................................................... 1-26 Larger children .................................................... 1-26 Pre-tensioner seat belt system ....................... 1-19 Precautions on seat belt usage...................... 1-23 Pregnant women................................................. 1-26 Seat belt cleaning ................................................. 7-5 Seat belt extenders ............................................ 1-28 Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-29 Seat belts ............................................................. 1-23 Three-point type.................................................. 1-26 Seat(s) Heated seats........................................................ 2-26 Seats ........................................................................ 1-2 Ventilated net seats.............................................. 1-6 Secondary rear hatch release................................ 3-10 Secondary trunk lid release.................................... 3-13 Security system, Vehicle security system ........... 2-17 Security systems (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System), Engine start............................................... 2-18 Servicing air conditioner ................................... 4-3, 4-6 Shift lock release....................................................... 5-12 Shifting Automatic transmission .............................. 5-6, 5-9 Manual transmission ................................. 5-7, 5-12 Side air bag system (See supplemental side air bag and curtain air bag system).................................... 1-17 Soft top Soft top care and cleaning................................. 7-2 Soft top indicator light........................... 2-16, 3-22 Soft top operation .............................................. 3-18 Care of the soft top and the vehicle body... 3-27 If the top does not open or close electrically ............................................................. 3-24 Spark plugs................................................................. 8-17 Speed, Average speed............................................... 2-9 Speed, Speed indicator ............................................. 2-8 Speedometer ................................................................ 2-4 Starting Before starting the engine .................................. 5-8 Jump starting .......................................................... 6-7 Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2 Push starting .......................................................... 6-9 Starting the engine ............................................... 5-8 Steering Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-13 Power steering system...................................... 5-19 Tilting steering wheel......................................... 3-15 Stopwatch ..................................................................... 2-9 Storage ........................................................................ 2-29 Stowing golf bags..................................................... 2-34 Sun visor, Extension ................................................. 3-16 Sunglasses holder .................................................... 2-30 Supplemental air bag warning labels................... 1-20 Supplemental air bag warning light.......... 1-21, 2-14 Supplemental restraint system............................... 1-10 Precautions on supplemental restraint system.................................................................... 1-10 Supplemental side and curtain air bag system .......................................................................... 1-17 Switch Hazard warning flasher switch........................ 2-25 Headlight switch ................................................. 2-23 Ignition switch ........................................................ 5-6 Ignition switch automatic transmission models ............................................................ 5-6, 5-9 Ignition switch manual transmission models.......................................................... 5-7, 5-12 Power door lock switch....................................... 3-4 Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch..................................................................... 2-21 Traction control system (TCS) off switch .... 2-27 Turn signal switch .............................................. 2-24 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch... 2-27 Tachometer.................................................................... 2-5 Temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature gauge .............................................................................. 2-5 Theft (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System), Engine start............................................................................... 2-18 Three way catalyst....................................................... 5-3 Tilting passenger’s seat ............................................. 1-7 Tilting steering wheel ............................................... 3-15 Tire Flat tire ..................................................................... 6-2 Low tire pressure warning system........... 5-3, 6-2 Pressure indicator............................................... 2-10 Pressure, Low tire pressure warning light ... 2-13 10-5 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 Uniform tire quality grading.............................. 9-21 Tires Spare tire .............................................................. 8-36 Tire chains ............................................................ 8-34 Tire pressure........................................................ 8-30 Tire rotation .......................................................... 8-34 Types of tires ....................................................... 8-33 Wheel/tire size ....................................................... 9-9 Wheels and tires ................................................ 8-30 Top If the top does not open or close electrically ............................................................. 3-24 Soft top operation .............................................. 3-18 Top latch lever..................................................... 3-21 Top tether strap child restraint........................ 1-36 Towing Tow truck towing ................................................ 6-10 Towing a trailer.................................................... 9-16 Towing load/specification chart...................... 9-16 Towing safety....................................................... 9-17 Traction control system (TCS)............................... 5-22 Traction control system (TCS) off switch........... 2-27 Trailer towing.............................................................. 9-16 Transceiver, HomeLink Universal Transceiver.................................................................. 2-39 Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................ 8-12 Driving with automatic transmission........ 5-6, 5-9 Driving with manual transmission .......... 5-7, 5-12 Transmission selector lever lock release...... 5-12 Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system)... 3-4 Traveling or registering your vehicle in another country ......................................................................... 9-10 Trip computer ............................................................... 2-8 10-6 Trip odometer ............................................................... 2-9 Trunk Interior trunk lid release .................................... 3-12 Secondary trunk lid release ............................. 3-13 Turn signal switch ..................................................... 2-24 Underbody cleaning .................................................... 7-3 Uniform tire quality grading .................................... 9-21 Up-shift indicator (M/T models) ............................ 5-13 Up-shift indicator setting (rpm) (M/T models)... 2-10 Vanity mirror light ...................................................... 2-38 Vehicle Dimensions and weights ..................................... 9-9 Identification number (VIN)............................... 9-10 Loading information............................................ 9-14 Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)................. 6-12 Security system................................................... 2-17 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch... 2-27 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ........ 5-22 Ventilated net seats..................................................... 1-6 Ventilators ...................................................................... 4-2 Volt meter ...................................................................... 2-7 Anti-lock brake warning light........................... 2-11 Brake warning light ............................................ 2-12 Door open warning light ................................... 2-12 Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-13 Warning lights............................................................ 2-11 Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch ............ 2-25 Warning, Low tire pressure warning system.................................................................... 5-3, 6-2 Warning, Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders..................................................................... 2-11 Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-22 Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-21 Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-20 Washing ......................................................................... 7-2 Waxing............................................................................ 7-3 Weights (See dimensions and weights) ............... 9-9 Wheel/tire size.............................................................. 9-9 Wheels and tires ....................................................... 8-30 Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ....................... 7-4 Window washer fluid ............................................... 8-14 Window(s) Automatic adjusting function ........................... 2-37 Cleaning................................................................... 7-3 Power windows................................................... 2-35 Windshield wiper and washer switch.................. 2-20 Wiper Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-21 Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-20 Wiper blades ....................................................... 8-19 Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .............. 1-20 Warning light Air bag warning light.............................. 1-21, 2-14 Xenon headlights....................................................... 2-22 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 MEMO 10-7 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCEDURES RECOMMENDATION: During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of ve- hicle use, follow the recommendations outlined in the “Break-in schedule” information found in the “5. Starting and driving” section of this Owner’s Manual. Follow these recommenda- tions for the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. GAS STATION INFORMATION FUEL RECOMMENDATION: 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: 쐌 Have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular gasoline, and fill up with unleaded premium gasoline as soon as pos- sible. 쐌 Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt accelera- tion. However, for maximum vehicle perfor- mance, the use of unleaded premium gaso- line is recommended. CAUTION Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission con- trol systems, and may also affect war- ranty coverage. Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, since this will damage the three way catalyst. For additional information, see “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Techni- cal and consumer information” section. ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION: 쐌 API Certification Mark 쐌 API grade SG/SH, Energy Conserving I & II or API grade SJ or SL, Energy Conserving 쐌 ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II & GF-III 쐌 SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all ambient temperatures. SAE 10W-30 viscos- ity oil may be used for ambient temperatures above 0°F (−18°C). “Capacities See and recommended fuel/ lubricants” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section for engine oil and oil filter recommendation. COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES: See Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the driver’s side center pillar. 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 QUICK REFERENCE 1. Engine oil (P.8-10) 2. Brake fluid (P.8-13) 3. Meters and gauges (P.2-3) 4. Fuel filler lid release (P.3-13) 5. Hood release (P.3-9) 6. Seat belt (P.1-23) 7. Door lock/key (P.3-2) 8. Rear hatch release (Coupe) Trunk lid release (Roadster) (P.3-11) (P.3-10) or 9. Engine coolant (P.8-8) 10. Windshield washer fluid (P.8-14) 11. Power steering fluid (P.8-13) 12. Battery (P.8-15) 13. Audio system (P.4-6)/ Heater and air conditioner (P.4-3) 14. Soft top (Roadster models) (P.3-18) 15. Fuel (P.3-13, P.9-3) 16. Spare tire (P.6-3, P.8-36) STI0364 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 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 under- stand 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 cov- ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing your ve- hicle. 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 please read your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and main- MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modi- fication could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental In addition, damage or performance problems result- ing from modification may not be covered under NISSAN warranties. regulations. WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all options available on this model. There- fore, 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. tenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA- TION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers! 쐌 Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 쐌 Always observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for condi- tions. 쐌 Always use your seat belts. Refer to “Child safety” and “Child restraints” in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” sec- tion for precautions regarding chil- dren. 쐌 Always provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle. 쐌 Always review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information. 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 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 If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen”. SIC0697 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 de- fects or other reproductive harm. In ad- dition, certain fluids contained in ve- hicles of component wear contain or emit chemi- cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. products certain and This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moder- ate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully. If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration. © 2003 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. 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 Welcome To The World Of NISSAN to the supply of lubricants, parts and accessories. NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and computers in automobiles, and has led the industry in improving both performance and fuel efficiency through new engine designs and the use of syn- thetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The company has also developed ways to build quality into its vehicles at each stage of the production process, both through extensive use of automation and — most importantly — through an awareness that people are the central element in quality control. From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers until you took delivery of your new NISSAN, dozens of checks were made to ensure that only the best job was being done in producing and delivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to ensure that when you take your NISSAN to your dealer for maintenance, the service technician will perform his work according to the quality stan- dards that have been established by NISSAN. Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As you know, seat belts are an integral part of the safety systems that will help protect you and your passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an accident. We urge you to use the seat belts every time you drive the vehicle. The NISSAN story of growth and achievement reflects our major goal: to provide you, our cus- tomer, with a vehicle that is built with quality and craftsmanship — a product that we can be proud to build and you can be proud to own. Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a successful worldwide company that manufactures cars and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes them in 170 nations. NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world wide, collectively growing to become the fifth largest automaker in the world. In addition to cars and trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, marine engines, boats and other diversified prod- ucts. NISSAN has made a substantial and growing investment in North America. NISSAN’s commit- ment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital invest- ments in facilities across the continent. Some of WFW0002 the facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling de- sign at Nissan Design America, Inc. in San Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan Technical Center North America in Farmington Hills, Michi- gan. Additionally, NISSAN employs nearly 18,000 people throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. An additional 71,000 people work for the 1,500 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers across North America. NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup- pliers and over 140 dealers employ approximately 4,500 people. These include company employees and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across Canada. In addition, many Canadians work for companies that supply NISSAN and NISSAN deal- ers with materials and services ranging from op- eration of port facilities and transportation services 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 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. if However, 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 our (NISSAN’s) Consumer Affairs Department us- ing 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 (on dash panel) — 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 191 Gardena, California 90248-0191 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. 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 Table of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Heater, air conditioner and audio systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself Technical and consumer information Index 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 0 Illustrated table of contents Exterior front ............................................................................ 0-2 Exterior rear ............................................................................. 0-3 Instrument panel..................................................................... 0-5 Engine compartment check locations .............................. 0-6 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 EXTERIOR FRONT 1. Hood (P.3-9) 2. Windshield wiper and washer — Switch (P.2-20) — Wiper replacement (P.8-20) Interior light (P.2-37) 3. 4. Power windows (P.2-35) 5. Towing hook installation (P.6-10) 6. Headlight, park and turn signal lights — Switch (P.2-22) — Bulb replacement (P.8-25) 7. Tires — Wheel and tires (P.8-30, P.9-9) — Flat tire (P.6-2) 8. Outside mirrors (P.3-17) 9. Doors — Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-3) — Keyfob (P.3-4) 0-2 Illustrated table of contents SSI0001 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 EXTERIOR REAR Coupe models 1. Antenna (P.4-20) 2. Rear hatch release switch (P.3-10) 3. Rear window defroster (P.2-21) 4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb) (P.8-27) 5. Rear window wiper and washer (P.2-21) 6. License plate lights (Bulb replacement) (P.8-27) 7. Rear hatch release (secondary) (P.3-10) 8. Luggage compartment light (P.2-39, P.8-27) 9. Back-up, Turn signal light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-27) 10. Side marker, Stop/Tail light (Bulb replace- ment) (P.8-27) 11. Fuel — Fuel filler lid (P.3-13) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-3) SSI0002 Illustrated table of contents 0-3 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 Roadster models 1. Antenna (P.4-20) 2. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-11) 3. Trunk light (P.2-39, P.8-27) 4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb) (P.8-27) 5. Rear window defroster (P.2-21) 6. Soft top (P.3-18) 7. 8. License plate lights (Bulb replacement) Interior trunk lid release (P.3-12) (P.8-27) 9. Back-up, Turn signal light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-27) 10. Side marker, Stop/Tail light (Bulb replace- ment) (P.8-27) 11. Fuel — Fuel filler lid (P.3-13) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-3) 0-4 Illustrated table of contents SSI0003 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. Side ventilators (P.4-2) 12. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) OFF switch* (P.2-27) or TCS (Traction control system) OFF switch* (P.2-27) 13. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster models) (P.3-18) 14. Fuel filler lid opener switch (P.3-13) 15. Hood lock release handle (P.3-9) 16. Fuse box (P.8-22) 17. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-15) 18. 19. Navigation system*1 or Instrument pocket Ignition switch (P.5-6) (P.2-29) switch (P.2-21) 20. Rear window (and outside mirror) defroster 21. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-3) 22. Audio system (P.4-6)/Clock (P.2-28) 23. Heated seat switch* (P.2-26) 24. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-25) 25. Tray (P.2-31) 26. Power outlet (P.2-28) *: if so equipped *1: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. 1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P.2-22) Instrument brightness control switch 2. (P.2-24) 3. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-10)/Horn (P.2-25) 4. Meters/gauges (P.2-3) SIC2268 5. Cruise control main/set switch* (P.5-15) 6. Trip computer mode/setting switch (P.2-8) 7. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.2-20) 8. Center ventilator (P.4-2) 9. Cup holder (P.2-31) 10. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-10) Illustrated table of contents 0-5 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS 1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-22) 2. Battery (P.8-15) 3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10) 4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-13) 5. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T models) (P.8-14) 6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-14) 7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-13) 8. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8) 9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9) 10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10) 11. Air cleaner (P.8-18) Do not tamper with the strut tower bar adjustment 쎻A . The strut tower bar has been adjusted to the most suitable posi- tion at the factory. 0-6 Illustrated table of contents SDI1519 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple- mental restraint system Seats ......................................................................................... 1-2 Front manual seat adjustment (for Coupe models) ......................................................... 1-3 Front power seat adjustment (for Coupe models — if so equipped)........................ 1-4 Front power seat adjustment (for Roadster models) ..................................................... 1-5 Seat lifter (for driver’s seat)........................................... 1-7 Tilting and reclining passenger’s seat from driver’s seat ...................................................................................... 1-7 Head restraint adjustment.............................................. 1-9 Supplemental restraint system......................................... 1-10 Precautions on supplemental restraint system ...... 1-10 Components of the supplemental restraint system .............................................................................. 1-15 Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... 1-20 Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-21 Seat belts .............................................................................. 1-23 Precautions on seat belt usage................................. 1-23 Child safety ..................................................................... 1-25 Obtaining an air bag ON/OFF switch...................... 1-25 After an air bag ON/OFF switch is installed.......... 1-25 Pregnant women............................................................ 1-26 Injured persons............................................................... 1-26 Three-point type seat belt ........................................... 1-26 Seat belt extenders....................................................... 1-28 Seat belt maintenance ................................................. 1-29 Child restraints..................................................................... 1-29 Precautions on child restraints................................... 1-29 Installation on front passenger seat.......................... 1-31 Top tether strap child restraint (Coupe models)... 1-36 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 SEATS SSS0133 쐌 For most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section. WARNING 쐌 Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident you could be thrown into it and re- ceive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. 1-2 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT (for Coupe models) WARNING 쐌 Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle. 쐌 After adjustment, gently rock in the is securely to make sure it seat locked. 쎻1 Forward and backward Pull the lever up while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position. When sliding the passenger’s seat backward, be careful not to crush items in the seatback pocket against the rear floor box. SSS0200 쎻2 Reclining To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward again, pull the lever and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat- back may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (for Coupe models — if so equipped) WARNING 쐌 Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. 쐌 Do not leave children unattended in- side the vehicle. They could unknow- ingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents. Operating tips 쐌 The seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch. 쐌 Do not operate the power support seat for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery. 쎻1 Forward and backward Moving the sliding switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. When sliding the passenger’s seat backward, be careful not to crush items in the seatback pocket against the rear floor box. 쎻2 Reclining (for driver’s seat) Move the reclining switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward. SPA1793 쎻2 Reclining (for passenger’s seat) The passenger’s seat is equipped with a manual lever for reclining. See “Front manual seat ad- justment” earlier in this section. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat- back may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked. 1-4 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (for Roadster models) WARNING 쐌 Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. 쐌 Do not leave children unattended in- side the vehicle. They could unknow- ingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents. Operating tips 쐌 The seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch. 쐌 Do not operate the power support seat for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery. SSS0271 쎻1 Forward and backward Moving the sliding switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. When sliding the passenger’s seat backward, be careful not to crush items in the seatback pocket against the rear floor box. 쎻2 Reclining Move the reclining switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat- back may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked. Automatic passenger seatback tilt function The passenger seatback will automatically tilt forward and backward during the soft top open/close operation. If you need to cancel this function or when a child restraint is installed in the passenger’s seat, push the seatback tilt cancel switch to the CANCEL position. For more Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 information about operation conditions, see “Soft top operation” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section. For the cancel switch, see “Tilting and reclining passenger’s seat from driver’s seat” later in this section. 쐌 When using these seats, avoid wear- ing clothing with soft fabrics (wool, etc.). Clothing may be damaged as it rubs against the netted material. SSS0272 Ventilated net seats (if so equipped) The ventilated net seats are designed for good ventilation while driving. Net cloth is used on the surface of the seatback and the cushion as shown. CAUTION 쐌 The seat is made of netted materials. Be careful not to snag your jewelry, such as a ring, bracelet or watch, on the seat. 1-6 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 SSS0202 Type A SEAT LIFTER (for driver’s seat) Type A Turn the dial and adjust the angle of the seat cushion to the desired position. SPA1715 Type B Type B Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion to the desired position. SSS0203 Coupe models TILTING AND RECLINING PASSENGER’S SEAT FROM DRIVER’S SEAT The passenger seatback can be adjusted from the driver’s seat to make it easier for the driver to use the rear parcel box or rear floor box, or to help the passenger get in the vehicle. Coupe models (manual type) To tilt or recline the passenger seatback, pull up the lever 쎻A located on the back side of it, and move the seatback forward or backward. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 switch” later in this section.) 쐌 when the passenger seat belt is fastened. 쐌 when the vehicle speed reaches 4 MPH (7 km/h) and more. The automatic tilting/reclining movement will be stopped: 쐌 when any of the above 4 conditions occur. 쐌 when the power seatback tilt switch (top or bottom) is pushed again. 쐌 when the seatback is moved with the soft top open/close operation. When this interruption occurs, you cannot move the seatback backward from the stopped posi- tion with the power seatback tilt switch. Use the reclining switch (on the seat cushion) to select the seatback position. SSS0273 Roadster models — Type A Roadster models (power type) The power seatback tilt switch 쎻B and the seatback tilt cancel switch 쎻C are located on the back side of the passenger seatback as shown. Tilting/reclining operation: SSS0274 Roadster models — Type B seatback tilt switch. While the switch is held down, the seatback will move backward to the original position that was last selected using the reclining switch (located on the seat cushion). Release the switch to stop the movement. Operation conditions: To tilt the passenger seatback forward, push the side) of the power seatback tilt top ( switch 쎻B for more than 0.5 seconds. The seatback will automatically tilt forward. To stop the movement, push the top or bottom of the switch. To tilt or adjust the seatback backward, push and hold the bottom ( side) of the power 1-8 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system The power seatback tilt switch does not activate under the following conditions. 쐌 when the passenger seat sliding/reclining switches on the seat cushion are being op- erated. 쐌 when the seat tilt cancel switch is in the CANCEL position. (See “Seatback tilt cancel 墌 04.5.17/Z33-D/V5.0 墍 CAUTION

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