engine overheat NISSAN 370Z 2018 Owner´s Manual

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CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Check the coolant levelin the reservoir
when the engine is running and after it
reaches normal operating temperature.
If the coolant level is below the MIN level
,
add coolant up to the MAX level. If the
reservoir is empty, check the coolant level
in the radiator when the engine is cold.
If there is insufficient coolant in the
radiator, fill the radiator with coolant up
to the radiator filler cap above the radia-
tor upper hose opening and also add it to
the reservoir up to the MAX level
. Put on
the filler cap above the radiator upper
hose and with the reservoir cap open,
start the engine. Run the engine until it
reaches normal operating temperature. Add coolant up to the MAX level
. Tighten
the cap securely after adding engine
coolant.
If the cooling system requires coolant
frequently, have it checked. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
It is recommended that major cooling
system repairs be performed by a NISSAN
dealer. The service procedures can be
found in the appropriate NISSAN Service
Manual.
Improper servicing can result in re-
duced heater performance and engine
overheating.
WARNING
. To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never change the cool-
ant 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 pos-
sible.
. Keep coolant out of reach of
children and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of
properly. Check your local regulations.
Do-it-yourself8-5

10-6Technical and consumer information
vent or similar ingredients that can be
harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above
can cause persistent, heavy spark
knock. (Spark knock is a metallic rap-
ping noise.) If severe, this can lead to
engine damage. If you detect a persis-
tent heavy spark knock even when
using gasoline of the stated octane
rating, or if you hear steady spark knock
while holding a steady speed on level
roads, it is recommended you have a
NISSAN dealer correct the condition.
Failure to correct the condition is mis-
use of the vehicle, for which NISSAN is
not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in
knocking, after-run or overheating. This
in turn may cause excessive fuel con-
sumption or damage to the engine. If any
of the above symptoms are encountered,
have your vehicle checked at a NISSAN
dealer or other competent service facility.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is
no cause for concern, because you get
the greatest fuel benefit when there is
light spark knock for a short time underheavy engine load.

11-2
Cold weather driving .................................................. 5-33
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ................................................................... 4-54
Compact spare tire...................................................... 8-36
Console box ....................................................................... 2-44
CoolantCapacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant .................................. 8-5
Checking engine coolant level....................... 8-5
Corrosion protection ..................................................... 7-8
Cover, Cargo cover....................................................... 2-45
Cruise control ................................................................... 5-22
Cup holders........................................................................\
2-43
D
Dampers, Performance dampers...................... 5-32
Daytime running light system............................. 2-36
Defroster switch, Rear window
defroster switch ............................................................. 2-33
Dimensions ........................................................................\
10-11
Drive belts...................................................................\
.......... 8-14
Driving Cold weather driving .......................................... 5-33
Driving with automatic transmission..... 5-12
Driving with manual transmission............ 5-17
Precautions when starting
and driving..................................................................... 5-2
DVD player operation................................................. 4-55
E
Economy, Fuel.................................................................. 5-25
Elapsed time...................................................................... 2-25
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ................... 6-9
Emission control information label............... 10-13 Emission control system maintenance ......... 9-8
Emission control system warranty .............. 10-24
Engine
Before starting the engine............................... 5-11
Break-in schedule ................................................. 5-24
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant .................................. 8-5
Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-6
Checking engine coolant level....................... 8-5
Checking engine oil level.................................... 8-6
Coolant temperature gauge ........................... 2-7
Emergency engine shut off............................ 5-10
Engine block heater ............................................ 5-34
Engine compartment check locations..... 8-3
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-4
Engine oil.....................................................................\
.... 8-6
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation ....................................... 10-7
Engine oil replacement indicator ............. 2-23
Engine oil temperature gauge....................... 2-8
Engine oil viscosity ................................................ 10-7
Engine serial number ........................................ 10-13
Engine specifications........................................... 10-9
Engine start operation indicator................ 2-19
Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models)................... 2-20
If your vehicle overheats .................................. 6-17
Starting the engine................................................ 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................... 10-25
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-2
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ......................................................... 9-5
Extended storage fuse warning ........................ 2-22
Exterior light indicator................................................ 2-15
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ......... 10-13
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .................................. 8-15
Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-6
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch)..................................................................... 6-2
Flat tire........................................................................\
.............. 6-3 Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ................................................. 6-9
Flat towing........................................................................\
10-22
Floor mat cleaning .......................................................... 7-6
Floor mat installation.................................................... 7-7
Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-8
Brake and clutch fluid .......................................... 8-9
Brake fluid ...................................................................... 8-9
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants................. 10-2
Engine coolant............................................................ 8-4
Engine oil.....................................................................\
.... 8-6
Power steering fluid ............................................... 8-8
Window washer fluid ........................................... 8-10
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................................\
... 4-43
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................................\
... 4-52
Fog light switch .............................................................. 2-38
Front manual seat adjustment .............................. 1-4
Front passenger air bag and status light ..... 1-38
Front power seat adjustment ................................. 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ...................... 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ........................ 1-9
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants................. 10-2

11-4
Headlights bulb replacement ...................... 8-23
Indicator lights.......................................................... 2-15
Interior light control switch .......................... 2-50
Interior lights............................................................. 2-50
Map lights .................................................................... 2-50
Replacement ............................................................. 8-22
Trunk light................................................................... 2-52
Vanity mirror lights ............................................... 2-51
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................... 2-11
Xenon headlights................................................... 2-34
Lights check/instrument panel............................ 2-11
Lights, Exterior and interior
light replacement .......................................................... 8-24
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ................................................. 10-19
Lock Automatic door locks............................................ 3-6
Door locks....................................................................... 3-5
Power door lock ........................................................ 3-5
Rear hatch lock........................................................ 3-18
Trunk lid ........................................................................\
3-20
Locking with mechanical key ................................. 3-5
Low tire pressure warning light ......................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning system (See Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)) ............... 5-3
M
Maintenance Battery........................................................................\
...... 8-11
General maintenance............................................ 9-2
Inside the vehicle...................................................... 9-3
Maintenance indicators.................................... 2-23
Maintenance log...................................................... 9-14
Maintenance precautions.................................. 8-2
Maintenance requirement................................. 9-2 Maintenance schedules....................................... 9-6
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions .................................................. 9-13
Outside the vehicle ................................................. 9-2
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-15
Standard maintenance ........................................ 9-7
Maintenance schedules............................................... 9-6
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)......................... 2-16
Manual front seat adjustment ................................ 1-4
Map lights ........................................................................\
... 2-50
Master warning light.................................................... 2-14
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ........ 3-4
Meter Trip computer .......................................................... 2-23
Meters and gauges ......................................................... 2-5 Instrument brightness control ................... 2-37
Mirror
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-39
Outside mirrors ....................................................... 3-40
Vanity mirror .............................................................. 3-41
Multi-function controller............................................ 4-4
N
New vehicle break-in .................................................. 5-24
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............. 2-30
NISSAN voice recognition system ................... 4-99
No key warning.............................................................. 2-20
O
Odometer........................................................................\
........ 2-6
Off-road recovery ............................................................. 5-6
Oil Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants................. 10-2
Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-6 Checking engine oil level.................................... 8-6
Engine oil.....................................................................\
.... 8-6
Engine oil viscosity ................................................ 10-7
Oil filter replacement indicator .................. 2-23
Opening the soft top.................................................. 3-23
Operation, Operational indicators .................... 2-19
Outside mirrors .............................................................. 3-40
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats................. 6-17
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information....................................................... 10-26
P
Panic alarm........................................................................\
.. 3-15
Parking Brake break-in ......................................................... 5-28
Parking brake operation................................... 5-21
Parking on hills........................................................ 5-26
Performance dampers .............................................. 5-32
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 .......................................... 1-3
Power door lock ........................................................ 3-5
Power outlet.............................................................. 2-42
Power steering ........................................................ 5-27
Power steering fluid ............................................... 8-8
Power windows ...................................................... 2-46
Precautions ........................................................................\
5-22 Audio operation...................................................... 4-30
Braking precautions............................................ 5-27
Child restraints .......................................................... 1-19
Cruise control operations................................ 5-18