2008 Nissan 350z Owners Manual

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 a 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 condition; check for improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or other possible causes of these conditions.

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쐌 Always secure items in the trailer to prevent

load shifts while driving.

쐌 Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in the back half.

쐌 Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, vehicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a trailer to the vehicle.

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 a vehicle at a moderate speed. Some states or provinces have specific

speed limits for vehicles that are towing trailers. Obey the local speed limits.

쐌 When backing up, hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Move your hand in the direction in which you want the trailer to go. Make small corrections and back up slowly. If possible, have someone guide you when you are backing up.

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 a vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, first apply the parking brake 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 going up 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

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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 a 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.

쐌 Increase your following distance to allow for greater stopping distances while towing a trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually. 쐌 Do not use cruise control while towing a

trailer.

쐌 Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con- nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50
miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.

쐌 When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P (Park) position.

When towing a trailer, change transmis- sion oil more frequently. For additional information, see the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.

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.

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, refer to “Towing recommended by NISSAN” in the “6. In case of emer- gency” section of this manual.

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

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

Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov- ernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction AA, A, B and C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as 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

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

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

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WARNING

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

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 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003

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

remedy

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 High- Traffic Safety Administration way (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 campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in in- dividual problems between you, your dealer, or NISSAN. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424- 9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other in- formation about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. You may notify NISSAN by contacting our Consumer Affairs Department, toll-

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free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647- 7261).

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READINESS FOR INSPECTION/ MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US only) Due to legal requirements in some states/ areas, your vehicle may be required to be in what is called the “ready condition” for an Inspection/ Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission control system. The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle. If a powertrain system component is repaired or the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be reset to a not “ready condition”. Before taking the I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/ maintenance test readiness condition. Turn the ignition switch ON without starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10
seconds, the I/M test condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is “ready”. If the MIL indicates the vehicle is in a “not ready” condition, drive the vehicle through the following pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition. If you cannot or do not want to perform the driving pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it for you.

WARNING

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

1. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle until the engine coolant temperature gauge needle points between the C and H (normal operat- ing temperature).

2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h), then quickly release the accelerator pedal completely and keep it released for at least 10 seconds.

3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of 53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for at least 9
minutes.

4. Stop the vehicle. Leave the engine running. 5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)

and maintain the speed for 20 seconds. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 10 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-

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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.

under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely ac- quired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, such as law enforce- ment, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. The EDR data may be retrieved during routine vehicle servic- ing or for special research. It might also be accessed with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee, in response to a request by law enforcement, or as otherwise re- quired or permitted by law.

EVENT DATA RECORDERS

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

were operating;

쐌 Whether or not the driver and passenger

safety belts were buckled/fastened;

쐌 How far (if at all) the driver was depress- ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

쐌 How fast the vehicle was traveling. 쐌 Sounds are not recorded. These data can help provide a better un- derstanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your ve- hicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR

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OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment procedures, this manual is the same one used by the factory trained technicians working at 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 1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.com

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

Resolve Corporation 20770 Westwood Drive Strongsville, OH 44149
1-800-247-5321

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

Resolve Corporation 20770 Westwood Drive Strongsville, OH 44149
1-800-247-5321

For Canada: To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Service Manual or Owner’s Manual, please con- tact a NISSAN dealer. For the phone number and location of a NISSAN dealer in your area call the NISSAN Information Center at 1-800-387- 0122 and a bilingual NISSAN representative will assist you. Also available are Genuine NISSAN Service and Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models. IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this unlikely event, there is some important information you should know. Many insurance companies rou- tinely authorize the use of non-genuine collision parts in order to cut costs, among other reasons.

Insist on the use of Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts! If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts made to NISSAN’s original exacting 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

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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 (for U.S. customers) or www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers).

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10 Index

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)........................... 5-21
Advanced air bag system........................................ 1-35
Air bag system

Advanced Air Bag System............................... 1-35
Front passenger air bag and status light ..... 1-36
Air bag warning labels ............................................. 1-42
Air bag warning light .................................... 1-43, 2-14
Air cleaner .................................................................. 8-18
Air conditioner

Air conditioner operation..................................... 4-9
Air conditioner service ............................. 4-9, 4-12
Air conditioner specification label .................. 9-11
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations..................... 4-12, 9-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)............ 4-9

Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle security system)......................................................................... 2-19
Alcohol, drugs and driving......................................... 5-6
Anchor point location, Top tether strap .............. 1-24
Antenna........................................................................ 4-30
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........................... 5-21
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light ............................................................................... 2-11
Appearance care

Exterior appearance care .................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ..................................... 7-5
Audible reminders ..................................................... 2-17

Audio operation precautions .................................. 4-14
Audio system.............................................................. 4-12
Steering wheel audio controls ........................ 4-29

Autochanger

Compact Disc (CD)........................................... 4-26

Automatic

Anti-glare inside mirror...................................... 3-26
Automatic adjusting function (front windows)............................................................... 2-40
Automatic passenger seatback tilt function......................................................... 1-5, 3-17
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................ 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission ..... 5-7, 5-10
Avoiding collision and rollover.................................. 5-5

Battery.......................................................................... 8-15
Battery saver system ......................................... 2-25
Keyfob.................................................................... 8-24
Before starting the engine......................................... 5-9
Belts (See drive belts) ............................................. 8-17
Booster seats ............................................................. 1-25
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System with NISSAN Voice Recognition .................................. 4-31
Brake

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-21
Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-13
Brake fluid............................................................. 8-13

Brake system ....................................................... 5-21
Parking brake operation.................................... 5-15
Warning light ....................................................... 2-12
Break-in schedule ..................................................... 5-18
Brightness control, Instrument panel ................... 2-26
Bulb check/instrument panel.................................. 2-11
Bulb replacement ...................................................... 8-26

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio............................................ 4-31
Cargo (See vehicle loading information)............. 2-33
Cargo net .................................................................... 2-33
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................. 5-3
CD care and cleaning.............................................. 4-29
Child restraints........................................................... 1-17
Booster seats ...................................................... 1-25
Installation on front passenger seat ............. 1-20
Precautions on child restraints........................ 1-17
Top tether strap .................................................. 1-24
Top tether strap anchor point location ......... 1-24
Child safety................................................................. 1-12
Chimes, Audible reminders..................................... 2-17
Circuit breaker, Fusible link .................................... 8-23
Cleaning exterior and interior .......................... 7-2, 7-5
Clock ............................................................................ 2-30
Clutch fluid.................................................................. 8-13
Coat hook .................................................................. 2-38

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Cold weather driving ................................................ 5-25
Command (See Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System)........................................................... 4-37
Compact Disc (CD) changer (See audio system)......................................................................... 4-26
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system)......................................................................... 4-21
Compact spare tire................................................... 8-40
Console box................................................................ 2-35
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) .............................................................. 4-9
Steering wheel audio controls ........................ 4-29

Coolant

Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Changing engine coolant.................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level........................... 8-8
Corrosion protection................................................... 7-6
Cruise control............................................................. 5-16
Cup holders................................................................ 2-33

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

Door open warning light.......................................... 2-12
Drive belts ................................................................... 8-17
Driving

Starting the engine ............................................... 5-9
Event data recorders................................................ 9-25
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).............................. 5-2

Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-25
Driving with automatic transmission ..... 5-7, 5-10
Driving with manual transmission .......... 5-7, 5-13
Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2

Economy, Fuel............................................................ 5-18
Elapsed time............................................................... 2-10
Emission control information label ........................ 9-10
Emission control system warranty......................... 9-23
Engine

Before starting the engine .................................. 5-9
Break-in schedule............................................... 5-18
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 .................................... 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ............................... 2-5
Engine block heater ........................................... 5-26
Engine compartment check locations.............. 8-7
Engine cooling system......................................... 8-8
Engine oil................................................................. 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation......... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity ............................................... 9-5
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-10
Engine specifications ........................................... 9-7
If your vehicle overheats...................................... 6-9
Oil pressure gauge............................................... 2-7

F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label............. 9-10
Filter, Changing engine oil and filter .................... 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)... 2-27
Flat tire............................................................................ 6-2
Flat towing .................................................................. 9-21
Floor mat cleaning ....................................................... 7-5
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................................................................. 8-9
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-12
Window washer fluid......................................... 8-14

FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player ............................................................................ 4-19
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD) changer ........................................................................ 4-23
Front manual seat adjustment ................................. 1-3
Front power seat adjustment .................................. 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light............ 1-36
Front power seat adjustment.................................... 1-4
Front seat active head restraints ......................... 1-10
Fuel

Average fuel consumption .................................. 2-9

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Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Distance to empty................................................. 2-9
Fuel economy ...................................................... 5-18
Fuel octane rating ................................................. 9-3
Fuel recommendation........................................... 9-3
Fuel-filler cap ....................................................... 3-23
Fuel-filler door...................................................... 3-23
Gauge ...................................................................... 2-6
Fuses ............................................................................ 8-21
Fusible links ................................................................ 8-23

Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal Transceiver.................................................................. 2-43
Gas cap....................................................................... 3-23
Gauge............................................................................. 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-5
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....................................................... 2-37

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 block heater ........................................... 5-26
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)............ 4-9
HomeLink Universal Transceiver......................... 2-43
Hood release ................................................................ 3-8
Hook, Coat hook ....................................................... 2-38
Horn.............................................................................. 2-27

Ignition switch............................................................... 5-6
Automatic transmission models............. 5-7, 5-10
Key positions.......................................................... 5-8
Manual transmission models .................. 5-7, 5-13
Immobilizer system.................................................... 2-19
Indicator lights............................................................ 2-15
Inside

Automatic anti-glare mirror............................... 3-26
Mirror...................................................................... 3-26
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ........................ 9-24
Instrument brightness control ................................ 2-26
Instrument panel........................................................... 2-2
Instrument pocket...................................................... 2-32
Interior light replacement......................................... 8-28
Interior lights............................................................... 2-41
Interior trunk lid release ........................................... 3-11

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

Keyfob battery replacement.................................... 8-24
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry system) ........................................................................... 3-5
Keys................................................................................. 3-2

Labels

Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-42
Air conditioner specification label .................. 9-11
Emission control information label ................. 9-10
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...... 9-10
Tire and Loading Information label..... 8-32, 9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .................. 9-9
License plate, Installing front license plate......... 9-12
Light

Air bag warning light ......................................... 1-43
Bulb replacement ............................................... 8-26
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-24
Headlights bulb replacement........................... 8-27
Indicator lights ..................................................... 2-15
Interior lights ........................................................ 2-41
Luggage compartment light............................. 2-42
Map lights............................................................. 2-41
Replacement ........................................................ 8-26
Room light ............................................................ 2-41
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Trunk light............................................................. 2-42
Vanity mirror light................................................ 2-42
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .............................................................. 2-11
Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-24
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-28
Loading information (See vehicle loading information) ................................................................. 9-13
Lock

Door locks............................................................... 3-3
Power door lock .................................................... 3-3
Rear floor box ...................................................... 2-35
Rear hatch lock...................................................... 3-9
Top latch lever..................................................... 3-16
Trunk lid................................................................. 3-10
Low tire pressure warning light............................. 2-13
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS))..................... 5-3
Luggage compartment light.................................... 2-42

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 ...................................... 1-17
Under the hood and vehicle............................... 8-4
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)............................ 2-15
Map lights.................................................................... 2-41
10-4

Meter, Trip computer .................................................. 2-8
Meters and gauges ..................................................... 2-3
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness control .......................................................................... 2-26
Mirror

Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .................. 3-26
Inside mirror ......................................................... 3-26
Outside mirrors ................................................... 3-27

Net

Cargo net.............................................................. 2-33
Ventilated net seats.............................................. 1-6
New vehicle break-in................................................ 5-18
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System................... 2-19
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System, Engine start.................................................................................. 5-8

Odometer....................................................................... 2-4
Oil

Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ......................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level .................................... 8-9
Engine oil................................................................. 8-9
Engine oil pressure gauge.................................. 2-7
Engine oil viscosity ............................................... 9-5
Opening the soft top................................................ 3-13
Outside air temperature display............................... 2-9
Outside mirrors .......................................................... 3-27
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats......................... 6-9

Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information................................................................... 9-26

Parking

Brake break-in ..................................................... 5-21
Parking brake operation.................................... 5-15
Parking on hills.................................................... 5-19
Phone, Car phone or CB radio ............................. 4-31
Power

Front seat adjustment .......................................... 1-4
Power door lock .................................................... 3-3
Power outlet......................................................... 2-31
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-12
Power steering system...................................... 5-20
Power windows................................................... 2-39

Precautions

Audio operation................................................... 4-14
Braking precautions ........................................... 5-21
Child restraints .................................................... 1-17
Cruise control ...................................................... 5-16
Maintenance ........................................................... 8-5
Seat belt usage................................................... 1-10
Supplemental restraint system........................ 1-28
When starting and driving .................................. 5-2
Push starting ................................................................. 6-9

Radio ............................................................................ 4-12
Car phone or CB radio..................................... 4-31

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FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) changer ................................................................. 4-23
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player ..................................................................... 4-19
Steering wheel audio controls ........................ 4-29

Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test (US only) ............................................................. 9-24
Rear floor box............................................................. 2-35
Rear hatch ..................................................................... 3-9
Rear hatch opener....................................................... 3-9
Rear parcel box ......................................................... 2-37
Rear power point....................................................... 2-31
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch ........................................................................... 2-23
Rear window wiper and washer switch .............. 2-22
Recorders, Event data ............................................. 9-25
Registering your vehicle in another country.......... 9-9
Remote keyless entry system ................................... 3-5
Reporting safety defects (US only) ...................... 9-23
Rollover........................................................................... 5-5
Roof, Soft top............................................................. 3-13
Room light................................................................... 2-41

Safety

Child seat belts................................................... 1-12
Reporting safety defects (US only)................ 9-23
Towing safety....................................................... 9-18

Seat adjustment, Front power seat adjustment ..................................................................... 1-4
Seat belt(s)

Child safety .......................................................... 1-12
Infants .................................................................... 1-13

Injured persons.................................................... 1-14
Larger children .................................................... 1-13
Precautions on seat belt usage...................... 1-10
Pregnant women................................................. 1-13
Seat belt cleaning ................................................. 7-6
Seat belt extenders ............................................ 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-17
Seat belt warning light ...................................... 2-14
Seat belts ............................................................. 1-10
Seat belts with pretensioners ........................ 1-41
Shoulder belt arm............................................... 1-16
Small children ...................................................... 1-13
Three-point type with retractor ....................... 1-14
Seat lever, Tilting passenger’s seat........................ 1-7
Seat(s)

Heated seats........................................................ 2-28
Seats ........................................................................ 1-2
Ventilated net seats.............................................. 1-6
Seatback tilt cancel switch ....................................... 1-8
Secondary rear hatch release................................ 3-10
Secondary trunk lid release.................................... 3-12
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System), Engine start............................................... 2-19
Security system, Vehicle security system ........... 2-18
Selector lever, Shift lock release .......................... 5-13
Servicing air conditioner................................. 4-9, 4-12
Shift lock release, Transmission............................ 5-13
Shifting

Automatic transmission............................ 5-7, 5-10
Manual transmission ................................. 5-7, 5-13
Shoulder belt arm...................................................... 1-16
Soft top, Care and cleaning ..................................... 7-3
Soft top, If the top does not open or close....... 3-19
Soft top, Soft top indicator light................ 2-17, 3-17

Soft top, Soft top operation ................................... 3-13
Spare tire ....................................................................... 9-8
Spark plugs................................................................. 8-17
Speed, Speed indicator ............................................. 2-9
Speedometer ................................................................ 2-4
Starting

Before starting the engine .................................. 5-9
Jump starting .......................................................... 6-7
Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2
Push starting .......................................................... 6-9
Starting the engine ............................................... 5-9
Status light, Front passenger air bag .................. 1-36
Steering

Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-12
Power steering system...................................... 5-20
Steering wheel switch for audio controls..... 4-29
Tilting steering wheel......................................... 3-25
Stopwatch................................................................... 2-10
Storage ........................................................................ 2-32
Stowing golf bags..................................................... 2-37
Sun visors ................................................................... 3-25
Sunglasses holder .................................................... 2-32
Supplemental air bag warning labels................... 1-42
Supplemental air bag warning light.......... 1-43, 2-14
Supplemental restraint system............................... 1-28

Precautions on supplemental restraint system.................................................................... 1-28

Switch

Audio control steering wheel switch ............. 4-29
Hazard warning flasher switch........................ 2-27
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-24
Ignition switch ........................................................ 5-6
Ignition switch automatic transmission models.......................................................... 5-7, 5-10
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Ignition switch manual transmission models.......................................................... 5-7, 5-13
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
Temperature display.................................................... 2-9
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 2-5
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System), Engine start................................................................. 2-19
Three-way catalyst....................................................... 5-3
Tilting passenger’s seat ............................................. 1-7
Tilting steering wheel ............................................... 3-25
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning light ............................................................................... 2-13
Tires

Flat tire ..................................................................... 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system.................... 5-3
Spare tire .............................................................. 8-40
Tire and Loading information label................. 8-32
Tire and Loading Information label................. 9-11
Tire chains ............................................................ 8-37
Tire dressing........................................................... 7-4
Tire pressure........................................................ 8-30
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)............................................................ 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation .......................................................... 8-37

10-6

Types of tires ....................................................... 8-36
Uniform tire quality grading.............................. 9-22
Wheel/tire size ....................................................... 9-8
Wheels and tires ................................................ 8-30
Top tether strap child restraints ............................ 1-24
Top, Soft top .............................................................. 3-13
Towing

Flat towing............................................................ 9-21
Tow truck towing ................................................ 6-10
Towing a trailer.................................................... 9-17
Towing load/specification chart...................... 9-17
Towing safety....................................................... 9-18
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system................ 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system..................... 6-2
Traction control system (TCS)............................... 5-23
Traction control system (TCS) off switch........... 2-29
Trailer towing.............................................................. 9-17
Transceiver, HomeLink Universal Transceiver.................................................................. 2-43
Transmission

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................ 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission ..... 5-7, 5-10
Driving with manual transmission .......... 5-7, 5-13
Transmission selector lever lock release...... 5-13
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system)... 3-5
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another country............................................................................ 9-9
Trip computer ............................................................... 2-8
Trip odometer............................................................. 2-10
Trunk

Interior trunk lid release .................................... 3-11
Light ....................................................................... 2-42
Secondary trunk lid release ............................. 3-12
Trunk lid................................................................. 3-10

Turn signal switch ..................................................... 2-26

Underbody cleaning .................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .................................... 9-22
Up-shift indicator (M/T models) ............................ 5-14
Up-shift indicator setting (rpm) (M/T models)... 2-10

Vanity mirror light ...................................................... 2-42
Vehicle

Dimensions and weights ..................................... 9-8
Identification number (VIN) ................................. 9-9
Loading information............................................ 9-13
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)................. 6-12
Security system................................................... 2-18
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch... 2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ........ 5-23
Ventilated net seats..................................................... 1-6
Ventilators ...................................................................... 4-8
Voice command (See Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System)........................................................... 4-37
Volt meter ...................................................................... 2-8

Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .............. 1-42
Warning light

Air bag warning light.............................. 1-43, 2-14
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light......................................................................... 2-11

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Brake warning light ............................................ 2-12
Door open warning light ................................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-13
Seat belt warning light ...................................... 2-14
Warning lights............................................................ 2-11
Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch ............ 2-27
Warning, Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) .................................................................. 5-3, 6-2
Warning, Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders..................................................................... 2-11
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-23
Washer switch

Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-22
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-21
Washing ......................................................................... 7-2
Waxing............................................................................ 7-3
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ............... 9-8
Wheel/tire size.............................................................. 9-8
Wheels and tires ....................................................... 8-30
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ....................... 7-4
Window washer fluid ............................................... 8-14
Window(s)

Automatic adjusting function ........................... 2-40
Cleaning................................................................... 7-3
Power windows................................................... 2-39
Windshield wiper and washer switch.................. 2-21
Wiper

Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-22
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-21
Wiper blades ....................................................... 8-19

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

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MEMO

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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.

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

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.

“Capacities

For additional information, see “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Techni- cal and consumer information” section. ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION: 쐌 Engine oil with API Certification Mark 쐌 Viscosity SAE 5W-30
and recommended fuel/ See lubricants” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section for engine oil and oil filter recommendation. COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES: The label is typically located on the driver side center pillar or on the driver’s door. For addi- tional information, see “Wheels and tires” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.

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QUICK REFERENCE

1. Engine oil (P.8-9) 2. Brake fluid (P.8-13) 3. Meters and gauges (P.2-3) 4. Fuel-filler door release (P.3-23) 5. Hood release (P.3-8) 6. Seat belt (P.1-10) 7. Door lock/key (P.3-2) 8. Rear hatch release (Coupe) (P.3-9) or Trunk

lid release (Roadster) (P.3-10)

9. Engine coolant (P.8-8) 10. Window washer fluid (P.8-14) 11. Power steering fluid (P.8-12) 12. Battery (P.8-15) 13. Audio system (P.4-12)/

Heater and air conditioner (P.4-9)

14. Soft top (Roadster models) (P.3-13) 15. Fuel (P.3-23, P.9-3) 16. Spare tire (P.6-3, P.8-38)

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