brake fluid NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER 2010 User Guide

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VQ37VHR ENGINE MODEL1. Fuse/fusible link holder
2. Battery
3. Radiator filler cap
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Engine oil filler cap6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Transmission mod-
els)
8. Power steering fluid reservoir
9. Window washer fluid reservoir
10 Air cleaner
11. Drive belt location 12. Engine coolant reservoirENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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CHANGING ENGINE COOLANTMajor cooling system repairs should be per-
formed by a NISSAN dealer. The service
procedures can be found in the appropriate
NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheat-
ing.
WARNING
.To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never change the coolant
when the engine is hot.
. Never remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot. Serious burns
could be caused by high pressure
fluid escaping from the radiator.
. Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
. Keep coolant out of reach of chil-
dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
SDI2348
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be within the range
*1. If the
oil level is below
*2, remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through the
opening.
Do not overfill
*3.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the break-
in period, depending on the severity of
operating conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insuffi-
cient amount of oil can damage the
engine, and such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty.CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
Vehicle set-up1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes.
4. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable floor jack and safety jack stands.
.Place the safety jack stands under the
ENGINE OIL
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Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked with the
engine off using the HOT range (
*1:HOT
MAX.,
*2: HOT MIN.) at fluid temperatures of
122 to 176 8F (50 to 80 8C) or using the COLD
range (
*3: COLD MAX.,
*4: COLD MIN.) at
fluid temperatures of 32 to 86 8F(0to30 8C) .
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add Genuine
NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Remove the cap
and fill through the opening.
CAUTION
. Do not overfill.
. Use Genuine NISSAN PSF or
equivalent. For further brake and clutch fluid information,
see “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9. Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
WARNING
.
Use only new fluid from a sealed
container. Old, inferior or contami-
nated fluid may damage the brake
and clutch system.
. Be sure to clean the filler cap before
removing.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If
fluid is spilled, wash the surface with
water.
POWER STEERING FLUID BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID8-12
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BRAKE FLUIDCheck the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid is
below the MIN line
*1
or the brake warning
light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Super
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
fluid up to the MAX line*2. If fluid must be
added frequently, the system should be checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
SDI1906A
CLUTCH FLUIDCheck the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid
level is below the MIN line
*1, add Genuine
NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT 3fluid up to the MAX line
*2.
If fluid must be added frequently, the system
should be checked by a NISSAN dealer.
SDI2349
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodi-
cally. Add window washer fluid when the low
window washer fluid warning light comes on.
To fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the
cap off the reservoir tank and pour the window
washer fluid into the tank opening.
Add a washer solvent to the water for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for the mixture ratio.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of
window washer fluid.WINDOW WASHER FLUID
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 19 gal 15-7/8 gal 71.9 See “FUEL RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt 4.9 .Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2, *3
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30*2, *3
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt 4 qt 4.6
Cooling system
Automatic transmission model With reservoir 9 qt 7-1/2 qt 8.5
50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
Manual transmission model With reservoir 9-1/8 qt 7-5/8 qt 8.6
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid —— —Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*4
Manual transmission gear oil —— —Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85
Differential gear oil —— —Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Synthetic 75W-90 or API GL-5 synthetic
gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90*5
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*6
Brake and clutch fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*7 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— —HFC-134a (R-134a)*8
Air conditioning system lubricants —— —NISSAN UV Luminous Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid 4-3/444.5Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or
equivalent
*1: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.
*2: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
*3: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil, which is available at a NISSAN dealer.
*4: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic
transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*5: See a NISSAN dealer for service for synthetic oil.
*6: DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
*7: Available in mainland US through a NISSAN dealer.
*8: For additional information, see “VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION” later in this section for air conditioner specification label.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS9-2
Technical and consumer information

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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .................. 5-26
Advanced air bag system ......................... 1-32
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ..................... 1-32
Front passenger air bag and status light .... 1-33
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .................. 1-36
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system .................. 1-36
Air bag warning labels ............................. 1-39
Air bag warning light ....................... 1-39, 2-12
Air cleaner housing filter .......................... 8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ...................... 4-17
Air conditioner service ......................... 4-24
Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .............. 4-24, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter ............................. 4-23
Air deflectors ....................................... 9-16
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system) ..................... 2-26
Alcohol, drugs and driving .......................... 5-7
Antenna ............................................. 4-73
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................. 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light ..... 2-9
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ........................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ........................ 7-5
Audible reminders ................................. 2-15
Audio operation precautions ...................... 4-24 Audio system
....................................... 4-24
Steering wheel audio controls ................ 4-71
Autochanger Compact Disc (CD) ........................... 4-42
Autolight system ................................... 2-30
Automatic Air conditioner (Type A) ....................... 4-18
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ................................ 2-43
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-11
Door locks ........................................ 3-5
Driving with automatic transmission .......... 5-12
Auxiliary input jacks ................................ 4-69
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................... 5-5
B
Battery .............................................. 8-14
Battery saver system .......................... 2-31
Intelligent Key .................................. 8-22
Variable voltage control system ............... 8-16
Before starting the engine ........................ 5-10
Belts (See drive belts) ............................. 8-16
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-74
Bluetooth®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) .............. 4-85
Booster seats ...................................... 1-23
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............. 5-26
Brake and clutch fluid ......................... 8-12
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-13
Brake system ................................... 5-25 Parking brake operation
....................... 5-20
Warning light ..................................... 2-9
Break-in schedule .................................. 5-22
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ......................... 4-6
Instrument panel ............................... 2-32
Bulb check/instrument panel ........................ 2-8
Bulb replacement .................................. 8-24
C
Cabin air filter ...................................... 4-23
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ..... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................ 4-74
Cargo cover ........................................ 2-41
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ............ 5-2
Center multi-function control panel
(models with navigation system) .................... 4-2
Child restraint, Installation using the seat
belts ................................................. 1-19
Child restraints ..................................... 1-17
Booster seats .................................. 1-23
Precautions on child restraints ................ 1-17
Top tether strap ................................ 1-19
Child safety ......................................... 1-11
Chimes Audible reminders ............................. 2-15
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-11
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ....................... 8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior ................. 7-2, 7-5
Clock .......................................... 2-7, 2-23
Clutch fluid ......................................... 8-12
Cockpit ............................................... 2-2
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10-2Cold weather driving.............................. 5-30
Command (See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) .............................. 4-76, 4-91
Command
(See NISSAN voice recognition system) ....... 4-103
Compact Disc (CD) changer
(See audio system) ................................ 4-42
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) ......................... 4-37, 4-48
Compact spare tire ................................ 8-36
Console box ........................................ 2-40
Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-9
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-8
Corrosion protection ................................. 7-7
Cover, Cargo cover ................................ 2-41
Cruise control ...................................... 5-20
Cup holders ........................................ 2-38
D
Dampers, Performance dampers ................. 5-29
Daytime running light system ..................... 2-32
Defroster switch, Rear window defroster
switch ............................................... 2-29
Dimensions ........................................... 9-9
Display cleaning ...................................... 4-5
Drive belts .......................................... 8-16
Driving Cold weather driving .......................... 5-30
Driving with automatic transmission .......... 5-12
Driving with manual transmission ............. 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2DVD player operation
.............................. 4-49
E
Economy, Fuel ..................................... 5-23
Elapsed time ....................................... 2-21
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .................. 6-7
Emission control information label ................ 9-11
Emission control system warranty ................ 9-21
Engine Before starting the engine .................... 5-10
Break-in schedule .............................. 5-22
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level ........................ 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ..................... 2-6
Engine block heater ........................... 5-31
Engine compartment check locations .......... 8-7
Engine cooling system .......................... 8-8
Engine oil ......................................... 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....... 9-5
Engine oil replacement indicator .............. 2-19
Engine oil temperature gauge ................... 2-7
Engine oil viscosity .............................. 9-5
Engine serial number .......................... 9-11
Engine specifications ............................ 9-7
Engine start operation indicator .............. 2-16
Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models) ................ 2-17
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 6-18
Starting the engine ............................ 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ..................... 9-23Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
.................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. ......... 9-11
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ...................... 8-18
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . 2-33
Flat tire ................................................ 6-2
Repairing flat tire
(with emergency tire puncture repair kit) ....... 6-7
Flat towing .......................................... 9-20
Floor mat cleaning ................................... 7-6
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-11
Brake and clutch fluid ......................... 8-12
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-13
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Engine coolant ................................... 8-8
Engine oil ......................................... 8-9
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-12
Window washer fluid .......................... 8-13
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ............................................... 4-36
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (models without navigation system) .... 4-41
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player (models with navigation system) .......... 4-45
Fog light switch .................................... 2-33
Front manual seat adjustment. ...................... 1-4
Front passenger air bag and status light ........ 1-33
Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .................. 1-3
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10-4
Headlight switch............................... 2-30
Headlights bulb replacement ................. 8-26
Indicator lights ................................. 2-12
Interior light control switch .................... 2-44
Interior lights ................................... 2-44
Map lights ...................................... 2-44
Replacement ................................... 8-24
Trunk light ...................................... 2-46
Vanity mirror lights ............................. 2-45
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ......................................... 2-9
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-29
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement . . . 8-26
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ......................................... 9-17
Lock Automatic door locks ............................ 3-5
Door locks ........................................ 3-4
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Rear hatch lock ................................ 3-17
Trunk lid ........................................ 3-19
Locking with mechanical key ........................ 3-4
Low tire pressure warning light ................... 2-10
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .............. 5-3
M
Maintenance Battery .......................................... 8-14
General maintenance ............................ 8-2
Indicators for maintenance (dot matrix) ...... 2-19
Inside the vehicle ................................ 8-3
Maintenance information (display) .............. 4-8
Maintenance precautions ........................ 8-5 Maintenance requirements
...................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle .............................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-16
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .................. 2-13
Manual front seat adjustment ....................... 1-4
Map lights .......................................... 2-44
Master warning light ............................... 2-11
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ............ 3-3
Meter, Trip computer .............................. 2-20
Meters and gauges .................................. 2-4
Instrument brightness control ................. 2-32
Mirror Inside mirror .................................... 3-36
Outside mirrors ................................ 3-38
Vanity mirror .................................... 3-39
Multi-function controller ............................. 4-3
Music box hard-disk drive ......................... 4-63
N
New vehicle break-in .............................. 5-22
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............. 2-26
NISSAN voice recognition system ................ 4-98
No key warning .................................... 2-17
O
Odometer ............................................. 2-5
Off-road recovery .................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................ 8-9
Engine oil ......................................... 8-9 Engine oil viscosity
.............................. 9-5
Oil filter replacement indicator ................ 2-19
Opening the soft top .............................. 3-21
Operation, Indicators for operation
(dot matrix) ......................................... 2-16
Outside mirrors .................................... 3-38
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ............... 6-18
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information .......................................... 9-24
P
Panic alarm ......................................... 3-14
Parking Brake break-in .................................. 5-25
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-20
Parking on hills ................................. 5-23
Performance dampers ............................. 5-29
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .............. 4-74
Car phone or CB radio ........................ 4-74
Power Front seat adjustment ........................... 1-3
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Power outlet .................................... 2-37
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-12
Power steering system ........................ 5-24
Power windows ................................ 2-42
Precautions Audio operation ................................ 4-24
Braking precautions ........................... 5-25
Child restraints ................................. 1-17
Cruise control .................................. 5-20
Cruise control operations ..................... 5-16
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Loading information............................ 9-17
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ............ 6-22
Security system ................................ 2-25
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-37
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ...... 5-27
Ventilators .......................................... 4-17
Voice command (See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) .............................. 4-76, 4-91
Voice command (See NISSAN voice
recognition system) ...................... 4- 103, 4-113
Voltmeter ............................................. 2-7
W
Warning Hazard warning flasher switch ................ 2-33
Lights ............................................. 2-9
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ..................................... 5-3, 6-2
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ......................................... 2-8
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .......... 1-39
Warning light Air bag warning light ................... 1-39, 2-12
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ............................................... 2-9
Brake warning light .............................. 2-9
Intelligent Key system warning light .......... 2-10
Low tire pressure warning light ............... 2-10
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-11
Warnings and alerts
(vehicle information display) ....................... 2-18
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-21
Washer switch, Windshield wiper and washer
switch ............................................... 2-27
Washing .............................................. 7-2 Waxing
................................................ 7-3
Wheel/tire size ....................................... 9-8
Wheels and tires ................................... 8-28
Care of wheels ................................... 7-4
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ................ 7-4
Window washer fluid .............................. 8-13
Window(s) Automatic adjusting function .................. 2-43
Cleaning .......................................... 7-4
Power windows ................................ 2-42
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............ 2-27
Wiper Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-27
Wiper blades ................................... 8-18
X
Xenon headlights .................................. 2-29
10-7
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