battery NISSAN 370Z 2014 User Guide

SDI1480E
2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL
*1line.
If the side of the battery is not clear, check
the distilled water level by looking directly
above the cell; the condition
*Aindicates
OK and the conditions
*Bneeds more to
be added.
3. Tighten cell plugs
*3.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump starting”
(P.6-14) . If the engine does not start by jump
starting, the battery may have to be replaced.
Contact a NISSAN dealer.

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ............................ 5-27
Advanced air bag system ......................................... 1-33
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system .................................. 1-33
Front passenger air bag and status light....... 1-35
Front-seat mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag system....................................................... 1-38
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-38
Air bag warning labels............................................... 1-40
Air bag warning light...................................... 1-40, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ........................................... 8-19
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation.................................... 4-24
Air conditioner service ........................................ 4-30
Air conditioner specification label.................... 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations....................... 4-30, 9-7
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-30
Air deflectors................................................................ 9-17
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)........................................................... 2-29
Alcohol, drugs and driving.......................................... 5-7
Antenna.......................................................................... 4-74
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................ 5-27
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.................................... 4-31
Audio system................................................................ 4-31 Steering wheel audio controls.......................... 4-73 Autochanger
Compact Disc (CD) ............................................ 4-49
Autolight system.......................................................... 2-34
Automatic Air conditioner (Type A) ..................................... 4-25
Air conditioner (Type B) ..................................... 4-28
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows)..................................................... 2-47
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF).................. 8-12
Door locks................................................................. 3-5
Driving with automatic transmission................ 5-12
AUX (Auxiliary) button.................................... 4-46, 4-51
Auxiliary input jacks .................................................... 4-70
Avoiding collision and rollover ................................... 5-6
B
Battery............................................................................ 8-15 Battery saver system........................................... 2-35
Intelligent Key........................................................ 8-24
Variable voltage control system........................ 8-17
Before starting the engine........................................ 5-11
Belts (See drive belts)............................................... 8-18
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system)............................. 4-76
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ....................... 4-86
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ..................................... 4-63
Booster seats............................................................... 1-24
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..................... 5-27
Brake and clutch fluid......................................... 8-13
Brake fluid.............................................................. 8-13
Brake system......................................................... 5-26
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-20
Warning light......................................................... 2-11 Break-in schedule ....................................................... 5-23
Brightness control......................................................... 4-7
Display ON/OFF button ........................................ 4-7
Instrument panel................................................... 2-36
Bulb check/instrument panel ................................... 2-11
Bulb replacement........................................................ 8-26
C
Cabin air filter............................................................... 4-30
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ....... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................. 4-75
Cargo cover.................................................................. 2-44
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst................... 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning .............. 4-72
Center multi-function control panel (models with
navigation system) ........................................................ 4-3
Child restraints............................................................. 1-18 Booster seats........................................................ 1-24
Precautions on child restraints......................... 1-18
Top tether strap.................................................... 1-19
Child safety................................................................... 1-15
Chimes Audible reminders................................................ 2-17
Seat belt warning light and chime................... 2-14
Circuit breaker, Fusible link...................................... 8-22
Cleaning exterior and interior............................ 7-2, 7-5
Clock..................................................................... 2-9, 2-26
Clutch fluid.................................................................... 8-13
Cockpit ............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving.................................................. 5-32
Compact Disc (CD) changer (See
audio system)............................................................... 4-49
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system)................................................... 4-45, 4-54
Compact spare tire..................................................... 8-39

Fuel efficient driving tips ........................................... 5-23
Fuses.............................................................................. 8-22
Fusible links.................................................................. 8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver.................................................. 2-50
Gas cap......................................................................... 3-34
Gauge .............................................................................. 2-5Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-7
Fuel gauge................................................................ 2-8
Odometer.................................................................. 2-6
Speedometer............................................................ 2-6
Tachometer ............................................................... 2-7
Trip computer........................................................ 2-23
General maintenance .......................................... 8-3, 8-3
Glove box...................................................................... 2-42
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system)............................. 4-76
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) ....................... 4-86
Hatch, Rear hatch....................................................... 3-17
Hazard warning flasher switch................................... 6-2
Head restraints .............................................................. 1-5
Headlights Bulb replacement................................................. 8-28
Headlight switch................................................... 2-33
Xenon headlights.................................................. 2-33
Heated seats................................................................ 2-37
Heater Engine block heater............................................. 5-33
Heater and air conditioner operation.............. 4-24
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ........................... 2-50 Hood release................................................................ 3-16
Horn................................................................................ 2-37
I
Ignition switch
(Push-button) ........................................................... 5-8
Manual transmission models............................. 5-16
Immobilizer system...................................................... 2-29
In-cabin microfilter ...................................................... 4-30
Indicator lights.............................................................. 2-15
INFO button.................................................................... 4-8
Inside mirror.................................................................. 3-37
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .......................... 9-24
Instrument brightness control .................................. 2-36
Instrument panel............................................................ 2-4
Instrument pocket ....................................................... 2-41
Intelligent Key................................................................. 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator............ 2-20
Intelligent Key removal indicator.............................. 2-19
Intelligent Key system .................................................. 3-6 Battery replacement ............................................ 8-24
Intelligent Key system warning light................ 2-12
Key operating range ............................................... 3-8
Key operation ........................................................... 3-9
Warning signals.................................................... 3-11
Interior light control switch ....................................... 2-48
Interior light replacement........................................... 8-28
Interior lights................................................................. 2-47
Interior trunk lid release............................................. 3-20
iPod
®player operation............................................... 4-68
J
Jump starting................................................................ 6-14
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system)................................................................ 3-13
Keys.................................................................................. 3-2 For Intelligent Key system..................................... 3-6
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels........................................ 1-40
Air conditioner specification label.................... 9-13
Emission control information label................... 9-12
Engine serial number........................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 9-12
Tire and Loading information label ....... 8-31, 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................. 9-11
License plate, Installing front license plate .......... 9-14
Light Air bag warning light........................................... 1-40
Bulb replacement................................................. 8-26
Cargo area courtesy light .................................. 2-49
Cargo light............................................................. 2-49
Fog light switch.................................................... 2-36
Headlight switch................................................... 2-33
Headlights bulb replacement............................ 8-28
Indicator lights....................................................... 2-15
Interior light control switch ................................ 2-48
Interior lights.......................................................... 2-47
Map lights .............................................................. 2-47
Replacement.......................................................... 8-26
Trunk light............................................................... 2-50
Vanity mirror lights ............................................... 2-49
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders................................................. 2-11
Xenon headlights.................................................. 2-33
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ..... 8-28
10-3

Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) .................................................... 9-18
LockAutomatic 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............................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .... 5-3
M
Maintenance Battery..................................................................... 8-15
General maintenance .................................... 8-3, 8-3
Inside the vehicle .................................................... 8-4
Maintenance indicators....................................... 2-22
Maintenance precautions...................................... 8-6
Maintenance requirements.................................... 8-3
Outside the vehicle................................................. 8-3
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-14
Malfunction indicator light (MIL).............................. 2-15
Manual front seat adjustment..................................... 1-4
Map lights ..................................................................... 2-47
Master warning light................................................... 2-14
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ................. 3-3
Meter Trip computer........................................................ 2-23
Meters and gauges....................................................... 2-5 Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-36
Mirror Inside mirror........................................................... 3-37
Outside mirrors..................................................... 3-38
Vanity mirror........................................................... 3-39 Multi-function controller............................................... 4-4
N
New vehicle break-in.................................................. 5-23
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System..................... 2-29
NISSAN voice recognition system ......................... 4-99
No key warning............................................................ 2-19
O
Odometer........................................................................ 2-6
Off-road recovery.......................................................... 5-6
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 viscosity.................................................. 9-6
Oil filter replacement indicator ......................... 2-22
Opening the soft top.................................................. 3-21
Operation, Operational indicators........................... 2-19
Outside mirrors............................................................ 3-38
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ........................ 6-16
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ......................................................... 9-25
P
Panic alarm................................................................... 3-14
Parking Brake break-in....................................................... 5-27
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-20
Parking on hills ..................................................... 5-25
Performance dampers................................................ 5-31 Phone
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system)...................... 4-76
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ................ 4-86
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-75
Power Front seat adjustment ............................................ 1-2
Power door lock...................................................... 3-4
Power outlet .......................................................... 2-40
Power steering fluid............................................. 8-12
Power steering system ....................................... 5-26
Power windows .................................................... 2-45
Precautions................................................................... 5-21 Audio operation .................................................... 4-31
Braking precautions............................................. 5-26
Child restraints...................................................... 1-18
Cruise control operations................................... 5-17
Maintenance ............................................................. 8-6
Seat belt usage ....................................................... 1-9
Supplemental restraint system.......................... 1-28
When starting and driving .................................... 5-2
Predictive course line settings................................. 4-22
Push starting ................................................................ 6-16
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ................................................ 2-20
Push-button ignition switch............................... 5-8, 5-9
R
Radio.................................................................. 4-31, 4-52 Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-75
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ............................................................ 4-43
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (models without
navigation system) ............................................... 4-47