warning NISSAN 370Z 2014 Owner's Guide

CAUTION
.To avoid the emergency tire punc-
ture kit being damaged during sto-
rage or use:
— Only use the emergency tire
puncture repair kit on your ve-
hicle. Do not use it on other
vehicles.
— Only use the kit to inflate the tires of your vehicle and to
check the vehicle’s tire pressure.
— Only plug the compressor into a 12V DC car power point.
— Keep the kit free of water and dirt.
— Do not disassemble or modify the kit.
— Do not drop the kit or allow hard impacts to the kit.
. Do not use the emergency tire
puncture repair kit under the follow-
ing conditions. Contact a NISSAN
dealer or professional road assis-
tance. — when the sealant has passed its
expiration date (shown on the
label attached to the bottle)
— when the cut or the puncture is approximately 0.25 in (6 mm) or
longer
— when the tire sidewall is da- maged
— when the vehicle has been dri- ven with extremely low tire
pressure
— when the tire has come off the inside or the outside of the
wheel.
— when the tire wheel is damaged
— when two or more tires are flat
Stopping the vehicle
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
4. Automatic Transmission models:
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. Manual Transmission models:
Move the shift lever to the R (Reverse)
position.
5. Turn off the engine.
6. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to signal professional road assistance person-
nel that you need assistance.
7. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away from traffic
and clear of the vehicle.

WARNING
For NISMO models: Genuine NISSAN
Brake Fluid R35 Special II is the factory
fill brake fluid. The Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) unit and other related
parts were specially designed for this
brake fluid. Using any other brake fluid
may result in improper operation of the
brake system which result in serious
injury or death.

WARNING
.Do not expose the battery to flames
or electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas
generated by the battery is explo-
sive. Do not allow battery fluid to
contact your skin, eyes, fabrics, or
painted surfaces. After touching a
battery or battery cap, do not touch
or rub your eyes. Thoroughly wash
your hands. If the acid contacts your
eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
flush with water for at least 15
minutes and seek medical attention.
. Do not operate the vehicle if the
fluid in the battery is low. Low
battery fluid can cause a higher load
on the battery which can generate
heat, reduce battery life, and in
some cases lead to an explosion.
. When working on or near a battery,
always wear suitable eye protection
and remove all jewelry.
. Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after
handling. .
Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.

If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” (P.6-3) .
TIRE PRESSURE
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire
pressure of all tires except the spare. When
the low tire pressure warning light is lit and the
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning appears on
the vehicle information display, one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated.
The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h).
Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop
in tire pressure (for example a flat tire while
driving) .
For more details, see “Low tire pressure warning
light” (P.2-13) , “Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem (TPMS)” (P.5-3) and “Tire Pressure Mon-
itoring System (TPMS)” (P.6-3) .
Tire inflation pressure
Check the pressure of the tires (including
the spare) often and always prior to long
distance trips. The recommended tire
pressure specifications are shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label under
the “Cold Tire Pressure” heading. The Tire
and Loading Information label is affixed tothe driver side center pillar. Tire pressures
should be checked regularly because:
.
Most tires naturally lose air over time.
. Tires can lose air suddenly when driven
over potholes or other objects or if the
vehicle strikes a curb while parking.
The tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold. The tires are
considered COLD after the vehicle has
been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate
speeds.
Incorrect tire pressure, including un-
der inflation, may adversely affect tire
life and vehicle handling.

Such wheels or tires could have
structural damage and could fail
without warning.
. The use of retread tire is not re-
commended.
. For additional information regard-
ing tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information” (US) or “Tire
Safety Information” (Canada) in the
Warranty Information Booklet.
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling
and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can
get out of balance. Therefore, they should be
balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the
NISSAN Warranty Information Booklet.
Care of wheels
See “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2) for details about
care of the wheels.
Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONLY (T-
type) spare tire) (if so equipped)
Observe the following precautions if the T-type
spare tire must be used, otherwise your vehicle
could be damaged or involved in an accident.

CAUTION
.Do not use tire chains on a TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY spare tire. Tire
chains will not fit properly and may
cause damage to the vehicle.
. Because the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire is smaller than the
original tire, ground clearance is
reduced. To avoid damage to the
vehicle, do not drive over obstacles.
Also do not drive the vehicle
through an automatic car wash
since it may get caught.
EMERGENCY TIRE PUNCTURE RE-
PAIR KIT (if so equipped)
The emergency tire puncture repair kit (Emer-
gency Tire Sealant) is supplied with the vehicle
instead of a spare tire. It can be used to
temporarily repair minor tire punctures.
If possible, have the vehicle towed to a facility
that can repair or replace the flat tire. Using the
emergency tire puncture repair kit may cause a
malfunction of the tire pressure sensor and
cause the low tire pressure warning light to
illuminate.
See “Flat tire” (P.6-3) for more details.

WARNING
.It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside the vehi-
cle. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
.Do not allow people to ride in
any area of vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts.
.Be sure everyone in your vehicle
is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize yourself with the
following terms before loading your vehicle:
.Curb Weight (actual weight of your
vehicle) - vehicle weight including:
standard equipment, fluids, emergency
tools, and spare tire assembly. This
weight does not include passengers
and cargo. .
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb
weight plus the combined weight of
optional equipment, passengers and
cargo.
. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
- maximum total combined weight of the
unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage,
hitch, trailer tongue load and any other
optional equipment. This information is
located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
label.
. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -
maximum weight (load) limit specified
for the front or rear axle. This informa-
tion is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.
S.S. label.
. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rat-
ing) - The maximum total weight rating
of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and
trailer.
. Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit,
Total load capacity - maximum total
weight limit specified of the load
(passengers and cargo) for the vehicle.
This is the maximum combined weight
of occupants and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is
used to tow a trailer, the trailer tongue
weight must be included as part of the
cargo load. This information is located
on the Tire and Loading Information
label.
. Cargo capacity - permissible weight of
cargo, the weight of total occupants
weight subtracted from the load limit.
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.
TEMPERATURE A, B AND C
The temperature grades 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 Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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

Console box ................................................................. 2-43
CoolantCapacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant...................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level............................. 8-9
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-8
Cover, Cargo cover.................................................... 2-44
Cruise control............................................................... 5-21
Cup holders.................................................................. 2-41
D
Dampers, Performance dampers ............................ 5-31
Daytime running light system................................... 2-35
Defroster switch, Rear window
defroster switch........................................................... 2-32
Dimensions ................................................................... 9-10
Drive belts..................................................................... 8-18
Driving Cold weather driving........................................... 5-32
Driving with automatic transmission................ 5-12
Driving with manual transmission..................... 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-2
DVD player operation................................................. 4-56
E
Economy, Fuel.............................................................. 5-24
Elapsed time................................................................. 2-25
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ........................... 6-8
Emission control information label.......................... 9-12
Emission control system warranty........................... 9-22
Engine Before starting the engine................................. 5-11
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-23 Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant...................................... 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter........................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level............................. 8-9
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-10
Coolant temperature gauge ................................. 2-7
Emergency engine shut off................................ 5-10
Engine block heater............................................. 5-33
Engine compartment check locations................ 8-7
Engine cooling system........................................... 8-8
Engine oil................................................................ 8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation........... 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator...................... 2-22
Engine oil temperature gauge.............................. 2-8
Engine oil viscosity.................................................. 9-6
Engine serial number........................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ............................................. 9-8
Engine start operation indicator ....................... 2-19
Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) ......................................... 2-20
If your vehicle overheats..................................... 6-16
Starting the engine .............................................. 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR)................................... 9-24
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)................................ 5-2
Extended storage fuse warning............................... 2-22
Exterior light indicator ................................................ 2-15F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............... 9-12
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .................................... 8-19
Changing engine oil and filter........................... 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)....... 6-2 Flat tire............................................................................. 6-3
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ................................................. 6-8
Flat towing .................................................................... 9-21
Floor mat cleaning ........................................................ 7-6
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF).................. 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid......................................... 8-13
Brake fluid.............................................................. 8-13
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Engine coolant......................................................... 8-8
Engine oil................................................................ 8-10
Power steering fluid............................................. 8-12
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-14
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
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player ................................................................... 4-52
Fog light switch........................................................... 2-36
Front manual seat adjustment.................................... 1-4
Front passenger air bag and status light.............. 1-35
Front power seat adjustment ..................................... 1-2
Front seat, Front seat adjustment............................. 1-2
Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Fuel economy........................................................ 5-24
Fuel economy information (display).................... 4-9
Fuel information ....................................................... 9-4
Fuel octane rating ................................................... 9-4
Fuel-filler cap......................................................... 3-34
Fuel-filler door....................................................... 3-34
Gauge ........................................................................ 2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ............................. 3-35