2004 Nissan 350z Owners Manual

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

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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

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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
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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

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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
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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

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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.

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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)

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