2005 Nissan 350z Owners Manual

Air bag warning light .................................... 1-40, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter.......................................... 8-18
Air conditioner

Air conditioner operation..................................... 4-8
Air conditioner service ............................. 4-8, 4-11
Air conditioner specification label .................. 9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations..................... 4-11, 9-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)............ 4-8
Alcohol, drugs and driving......................................... 5-5
Anchor point location, Top tether strap .............. 1-25
Antenna........................................................................ 4-26
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .............................. 5-20
Anti-lock brake warning light.................................. 2-12
Appearance care

Exterior appearance care .................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ..................................... 7-4
Audible reminders ..................................................... 2-18
Audio operation precautions .................................. 4-12

Audio system.............................................................. 4-11
Autochanger

Compact Disc (CD)........................................... 4-24

Automatic

Anti-glare inside mirror...................................... 3-17
Automatic adjusting function (front windows) ................................................... 2-39
Automatic passenger seatback tilt function......................................................... 1-5, 3-23
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 ......................................... 2-25

Battery replacement

Remote keyless entry system............................. 3-8
Before starting the engine......................................... 5-8
Belts (See drive belts) ............................................. 8-17
Booster seats ............................................................. 1-25
Brake

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)......................... 5-20
Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-13
Brake booster ...................................................... 8-22
Brake fluid............................................................. 8-14
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 ....................................................... 2-13
Break-in schedule ..................................................... 5-17
Brightness control, Instrument panel ................... 2-26
Bulb check/instrument panel.................................. 2-12
Bulb replacement ...................................................... 8-26

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio............................................ 4-26
Cassette player (See audio system) .................... 4-23
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................. 5-3
CD care and cleaning.............................................. 4-26
Child restraints........................................................... 1-17
Installation on front passenger seat............... 1-19
Precautions on child restraints........................ 1-17
Top tether strap anchor point location ......... 1-25
Child safety................................................................. 1-12
Chimes, Audible reminders..................................... 2-18
Circuit breaker, Fusible link .................................... 8-23
Cleaning exterior and interior .......................... 7-2, 7-4
Clock ............................................................................ 2-30
Clutch fluid.................................................................. 8-13
Coat hook.................................................................... 2-37
Cold weather driving ................................................ 5-24

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Compact Disc (CD) changer operation .............. 4-24
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system)......................................................................... 4-17
Compact spare tire................................................... 8-38
Console box................................................................ 2-34
Control panel buttons (models with navigation system) ........................................................................... 4-2
Controls

Control panel buttons (display with navigation system)..................................................................... 4-2
Heater and air conditioner controls (automatic) .............................................................. 4-8

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................................................................ 2-33
Curtain side-impact air bag system (See supplemental side air bag and curtain air bag system)......................................................................... 1-37

Daytime running light system ................................. 2-25
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch.............................. 2-23
Dimensions and weights............................................ 9-9
Display controls (See control panel buttons), With navigation system .............................................. 4-2
Door open warning light.......................................... 2-13
Drive belts ................................................................... 8-17
10-2

Driving

Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).............................. 5-2

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............................................................... 2-10
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 ............................... 2-6
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............................................... 2-7
Starting the engine ............................................... 5-8
Event data recorders................................................ 9-24

Filter

Air cleaner housing filter................................... 8-18
Changing engine oil and filter ......................... 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)... 2-27
Flat tire............................................................................ 6-2
Flat tire, Low tire pressure warning system.......... 5-3
Flat towing .................................................................. 9-20
Floor mat cleaning ....................................................... 7-4
Fluid

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................ 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-13
Brake fluid............................................................. 8-14
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 ............................................................................ 4-15
FM-AM-SAT radio with cassette player and Compact Disc (CD) changer................................. 4-19
Front manual seat adjustment .................................. 1-3
Front power seat adjustment........................... 1-4, 1-5
Fuel

Average fuel consumption................................ 2-10
Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Distance to empty................................................. 2-9
Filler cap ............................................................... 3-13

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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

Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal Transceiver.................................................................. 2-42
Gas cap....................................................................... 3-13
Gauge............................................................................. 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge.................................. 2-7
Fuel gauge .............................................................. 2-6
Odometer ................................................................ 2-4
Speedometer.......................................................... 2-4
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-5
Trip computer......................................................... 2-8
Volt meter................................................................ 2-8
General maintenance.................................................. 8-2
Golf bag stowing....................................................... 2-36

Hatch, Rear hatch........................................................ 3-9
Hazard warning flasher switch............................... 2-27
Head restraints ............................................................. 1-9
Headlights

Bulb replacement ............................................... 8-27
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-24

Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-24
Heated seats .............................................................. 2-28
Heater

Engine coolant heater ....................................... 5-25
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)............ 4-8
HomeLink Universal Transceiver......................... 2-42
Hood release ................................................................ 3-9
Horn.............................................................................. 2-27
How to stop alarm, Vehicle security .................... 2-20

Ignition switch............................................................... 5-6
Automatic transmission models................ 5-6, 5-9
Key positions.......................................................... 5-7
Manual transmission models .................. 5-7, 5-12
Immobilizer system.................................................... 2-20
Indicator lights............................................................ 2-16
Inside

Automatic anti-glare mirror............................... 3-17
Mirror...................................................................... 3-16
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ........................ 9-23
Instrument brightness control ................................ 2-26
Instrument panel........................................................... 2-2
Interior light replacement......................................... 8-28
Interior lights............................................................... 2-40
Interior trunk lid release ........................................... 3-12

Jump starting................................................................. 6-7

Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry system) ........................................................................... 3-4
Keys................................................................................. 3-2

Labels

Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-40
Air conditioner specification label .................. 9-12
Emission control information label ................. 9-11
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...... 9-11
Tire and loading information label ...... 8-32, 9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN)................ 9-10
License plate, Installing front license plate......... 9-13
Light

Air bag warning light ......................................... 1-40
Bulb replacement ............................................... 8-26
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-24
Headlights Bulb replacement.......................... 8-27
Interior lights ........................................................ 2-40
Replacement ........................................................ 8-26
Vanity mirror light................................................ 2-41
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .................................................. 2-12, 2-16
Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-24
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-28
Loading information (See vehicle loading information) ................................................................. 9-14
Lock

Door locks............................................................... 3-2
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Power door lock .................................................... 3-2
Rear floor box ...................................................... 2-35
Top latch lever..................................................... 3-22
Trunk lid lock........................................................ 3-11
Low tire pressure warning light............................. 2-14
Low tire pressure warning system .......................... 5-3
Luggage compartment light.................................... 2-41

Net, Ventilated net seats ........................................... 1-6
New vehicle break-in................................................ 5-17
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System................... 2-19
Engine start............................................................. 5-7

Maintenance

Battery ................................................................... 8-15
General maintenance ........................................... 8-2
Inside the vehicle................................................... 8-3
Maintenance information (display) .................... 4-3
Maintenance precautions .................................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements.................................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle............................................... 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-16
Under the hood and vehicle............................... 8-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)........................... 2-16
Manual front seat adjustment ................................... 1-3
Meters and gauges ..................................................... 2-3
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness control .......................................................................... 2-26
Mirror

Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .................. 3-17
Inside mirror ......................................................... 3-16
Outside mirror control ....................................... 3-18
Outside mirrors ................................................... 3-18

10-4

Obtaining an air bag ON/OFF switch ................. 1-13
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.................................. 2-7
Engine oil viscosity ............................................... 9-5
Opening the top ........................................................ 3-24
Outside air temperature display............................... 2-9
Outside mirror control.............................................. 3-18
Outside mirrors .......................................................... 3-18
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats......................... 6-9
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information................................................................... 9-25

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 ............................. 4-26
Power

Power door lock .................................................... 3-2
Power front seat adjustment..................... 1-4, 1-5
Power outlet......................................................... 2-31
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-13
Power steering system...................................... 5-19
Power windows................................................... 2-38
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.............................. 1-39
Precautions

Audio operation................................................... 4-12
Braking precautions ........................................... 5-20
Child restraints .................................................... 1-17
Cruise control ...................................................... 5-15
Maintenance ........................................................... 8-5
Seat belt usage................................................... 1-10
Supplemental restraint system........................ 1-29
When starting and driving .................................. 5-2
Push starting ................................................................. 6-9

Radio ............................................................................ 4-11
Car phone or CB radio..................................... 4-26
FM-AM radio with cassette player and Compact Disc (CD) changer .......................... 4-19
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player ..................................................................... 4-15

Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test (US only) ............................................................. 9-23
Rear floor box............................................................. 2-35
Rear hatch ..................................................................... 3-9

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Rear parcel box ......................................................... 2-36
Rear power point....................................................... 2-31
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch ........................................................................... 2-23
Registering your vehicle in another country....... 9-10
Remote keyless entry system ................................... 3-4
Reporting safety defects (US only) ...................... 9-22
Rollover........................................................................... 5-5

Safety

Child seat belts................................................... 1-12
Reporting safety defects (US only)................ 9-22
Towing safety....................................................... 9-17
Satellite (SAT) radio ................................................. 4-12
Seat

Belt warning light.................................... 1-10, 2-15
Lever, Tilting passenger’s seat .......................... 1-7

Seat adjustment

Front manual seat adjustment............................ 1-3
Front power seat adjustment .................... 1-4, 1-5
Seatback tilt cancel switch ....................................... 1-9
Seat belt(s)

Child safety .......................................................... 1-12
Injured persons.................................................... 1-14
Larger children .................................................... 1-13
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ....................... 1-39
Precautions on seat belt usage...................... 1-10
Pregnant women................................................. 1-14
Seat belt cleaning ................................................. 7-5
Seat belt extenders ............................................ 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-16
Seat belts ............................................................. 1-10

Three-point type with retractor ....................... 1-14

Steering

Seat(s)

Heated seats........................................................ 2-28
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 ........... 2-19
Security systems (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System), Engine start............................................... 2-20
Servicing air conditioner................................. 4-8, 4-11
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).................................... 1-37
Soft top

Soft top care and cleaning................................. 7-2
Soft top indicator light........................... 2-17, 3-23
Soft top operation .............................................. 3-19
Care of the soft top and the vehicle body... 3-28
If the top does not open or close electrically ............................................................. 3-25
Spark plugs................................................................. 8-17
Speed, Average speed ............................................ 2-10
Speed, Speed indicator ............................................. 2-9
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

Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-13
Power steering system...................................... 5-19
Tilting steering wheel......................................... 3-15
Stopwatch................................................................... 2-10
Storage ........................................................................ 2-32
Stowing golf bags..................................................... 2-36
Sun visor, Extension ................................................. 3-16
Sunglasses holder .................................................... 2-32
Supplemental air bag warning labels................... 1-40
Supplemental air bag warning light.......... 1-40, 2-15
Supplemental restraint system............................... 1-29

Precautions on supplemental restraint system.................................................................... 1-29

Supplemental side and curtain air bag system .......................................................................... 1-37
Switch

Hazard warning flasher switch........................ 2-27
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-24
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..................................................................... 2-23
Traction control system (TCS) off switch .... 2-29
Turn signal switch .............................................. 2-26
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch... 2-29

Tachometer.................................................................... 2-5
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Temperature display.................................................... 2-9
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 2-6
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System), Engine start................................................................. 2-20
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 ... 2-14
Uniform tire quality grading.............................. 9-21

Tires

Spare tire .............................................................. 8-38
Tire and loading information label ...... 8-32, 9-12
Tire chains ............................................................ 8-35
Tire pressure........................................................ 8-31
Tire rotation .......................................................... 8-36
Types of tires ....................................................... 8-35
Wheel/tire size ....................................................... 9-9
Wheels and tires ................................................ 8-31

Top

If the top does not open or close electrically ............................................................. 3-25
Soft top operation .............................................. 3-19
Top latch lever..................................................... 3-22
Top tether strap child restraint........................ 1-24

Towing

Flat towing............................................................ 9-20
Tow truck towing ................................................ 6-10
Towing a trailer.................................................... 9-16
Towing load/specification chart...................... 9-16

10-6

Towing safety....................................................... 9-17
Traction control system (TCS)............................... 5-22
Traction control system (TCS) off switch........... 2-29
Trailer towing.............................................................. 9-16
Transceiver, HomeLink Universal Transceiver.................................................................. 2-42
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
Trip odometer............................................................. 2-10
Trunk

Light ....................................................................... 2-41
Interior trunk lid release .................................... 3-12
Secondary trunk lid release ............................. 3-13
Turn signal switch ..................................................... 2-26

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)... 2-11

Vanity mirror light ...................................................... 2-41

Vehicle

Dimensions and weights ..................................... 9-9
Identification number (VIN)............................... 9-10
Loading information............................................ 9-14
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)................. 6-12
Security system................................................... 2-19
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch... 2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ........ 5-22
Ventilated net seats..................................................... 1-6
Ventilators ...................................................................... 4-7
Volt meter ...................................................................... 2-8

Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .............. 1-40
Warning light

Air bag warning light.............................. 1-40, 2-15
Anti-lock brake warning light........................... 2-12
Brake warning light ............................................ 2-13
Door open warning light ................................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-14
Warning lights............................................................ 2-12
Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch ............ 2-27
Warning, Low tire pressure warning system........ 5-3
Warning, Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders..................................................................... 2-12
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-22
Washer switch

Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-22
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-22
Washing ......................................................................... 7-2
Waxing............................................................................ 7-3
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ............... 9-9
Wheel/tire size.............................................................. 9-9

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Wheels and tires ....................................................... 8-31
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ....................... 7-4
Window washer fluid ............................................... 8-14
Window(s)

Automatic adjusting function ........................... 2-39
Cleaning................................................................... 7-3
Power windows................................................... 2-38
Windshield wiper and washer switch.................. 2-22
Wiper

Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-22
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-22
Wiper blades ....................................................... 8-19

Xenon headlights....................................................... 2-24

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MEMO

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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

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

쐌 Under no circumstances should a

leaded gasoline be used, because this will damage the three-way cata- lyst.

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

and recommended fuel/ See 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.1-10) 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. Window washer fluid (P.8-14) 11. Power steering fluid (P.8-13) 12. Battery (P.8-15) 13. Audio system (P.4-11)/

Heater and air conditioner (P.4-8)

14. Soft top (Roadster models) (P.3-19) 15. Fuel (P.3-13, P.9-3) 16. Spare tire (P.6-3, P.8-38)

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