traction control NISSAN 370Z 2020 Owner´s Manual

Supplemental air bag warning
light
After pushing the ignition switch to the
ON position, the supplemental air bag
warning light will illuminate. The air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the front air bag, side air bag
and curtain air bag systems and/or pre-
tensioner system are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur,
the front air bag, side air bag and curtain
air bag systems and/or pretensioner
system need servicing.
. The supplemental air bag warning
light remains on after approximately
7 seconds.
. The supplemental air bag warning
light flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning
light does not come on at all.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-
mental Restraint Systems and/or the
pretensioner seat belt may not function
properly.
For additional information, see “Supple-
mental restraint system” (P.1-31).
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the
front air bag, side air bag and curtain
air bag systems and/or pretensioner
system will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have your vehicle checked.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light illuminates and then
turns off.
The light will blink when the VDC system
or the traction control system is operat-
ing, thus alerting the driver that the
vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The
road surface may be slippery.
When the VDC warning light illuminates
when the VDC system is turned on, this
light alerts the driver to the fact that the
VDC system’s fail-safe mode is operating,
for example the VDC system may not be
functioning properly. Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. If a mal-
function occurs in the system, the VDC
system function will be canceled but the
vehicle is still driveable. For additional
information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” (P.5-30) of this manual.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Cruise indicator light
Cruise main switch indicator:
This light illuminates when the cruise
control main switch is pushed. The light
turns off when the main switch is pushed
again. When the cruise main switch in-
dicator light illuminates, the cruise control
system is operational. (See “Cruise con-
trol” (P.5-22).)
Cruise malfunction:
If the cruise indicator light blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate the
cruise control system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. (See “Cruise control” (P.5-
22).)
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2-18Instruments and controls
For more details about the electric soft
top operation, see “Soft top (Roadster
models)” (P.3-22).
SynchroRev Match mode (S-
MODE) indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator will illuminate when the
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) is
activated. (See “SynchroRev Match mode
(S-MODE) (if so equipped for Manual
Transmission models)” (P.5-18).)
Transmission position indica-
tor (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the indicator shows the
transmission position.
For AT models:
In the manual shift mode, when the
transmission does not shift to the se-
lected gear due to the transmission
protection mode, the AT position indica-
tor light will blink and a buzzer will sound.
(See “Driving the vehicle” (P.5-12).)
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal
switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light illuminates and
then turns off.
The light comes on when the VDC off
switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates
that the VDC system and traction control
system are not operating.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver side door
is opened while the ignition switch is
pushed to the ACC position or pushed
to the OFF or LOCK position with the
Intelligent Key left in the Intelligent Key
port. Make sure the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position, and take
the Intelligent Key with you when leaving
the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side
door is opened with the light switch in the
orposition and the ignition
switch in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave
the vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
A chime will sound if the vehicle speed is
above 4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking
brake applied. Stop the vehicle and re-
lease the parking brake.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires
replacement, it will make a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in
motion. This scraping sound will first
occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake
pad the sound will always be heard even
if the brake pedal is not depressed. Have
the brakes checked as soon as possible if
the warning sound is heard.

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Select Units:
Select the “Select Units” key. Choose “US”
(Mile, °F, MPG) or “Metric” (km, °C, L/100
km) for your favorite display appearance.
Voice Recognition settings
For details about the “Voice Recognition”
settings, see “NISSAN Voice Recognition
System (models with navigation system)”
(P.4-105).
Camera settings
The “Camera” screen will appear when
selecting the “Camera” key.
For details about the camera system
operation, see “RearView Monitor (center
display type)” (P.4-24).
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Image Viewer
The image files in the USB memory will be
displayed. To display the Image Viewer,
push the SETTING button, select the
“Other” key and then select the “Image
Viewer” key. The image of the selected file
is displayed on the right side of the
screen.
When a number of folders are included in
the USB memory, select a folder from the
list to display the file list.
Images will not be shown on the display
while the vehicle is in any drive position to
reduce driver distraction. To view images,
stop the vehicle in a safe location and
apply the parking brake.
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Full Screen Display:
The full screen display will appear when
selecting the “Full Screen Display” key.
To operate the Image Viewer or to
change the settings, select the desired
key using the multi-function controller.
.
(Start)
Select the “
” key to start playing
the slideshow.
.
(Stop)
Select the “
” key to stop the
slideshow.
.
(Next)
Select the “
” key to display the next
file.

.DTS and DTS 2.0 “” are registered
trademarks of DTS, Inc.
Parental level (parental control):
DVDs with the parental control setting
can be played with this system. Please
use your own judgement to set the
parental control with the system.
Disc selection:
The following disc formats can be played
with the DVD drive.
. DVD-VIDEO
. VIDEO-CD
. CD-DA (Conventional Compact Disc)
. DTS-CD
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connec-
tion port
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or oper-
ate the USB device while driving.
Doing so can be a distraction. If
distracted you could lose control of
your vehicle and cause an accident
or serious injury.
CAUTION
.Do not force the USB device into
the USB connection port. Insert-
ing the USB device tilted or up-
side-down into the port may da-
mage the port. Make sure that
the USB device is connected cor-
rectly into the USB connection
port.
. Do not grab the USB connection
port cover (if so equipped) when
pulling the USB device out of the
port. This could damage the port
and the cover.
. Do not leave the USB cable in a
place where it can be pulled
unintentionally. Pulling the cable
may damage the port.
The vehicle is not equipped with a USB
device. USB devices should be purchased
separately as necessary.
This system cannot be used to format
USB devices. To format a USB device, use
a personal computer.
In some states/area, the USB device for
the front seats plays only sound without
images for regulatory reasons, even when
the vehicle is parked. This system supports various USB mem-
ory devices, USB hard drives and iPod®
players. Some USB devices may not be
supported by this system.
.
Partitioned USB devices may not be
played correctly.
. Some characters used in other lan-
guages (Chinese, Japanese, etc.) may
not appear properly in the display.
Using English language characters
with a USB device is recommended.
General notes for USB use:
Refer to your device manufacturer’s own-
er information regarding the proper use
and care of the device.
Notes for iPod® use:
“Made for iPod®”, “Made for iPhone®”, and
“Made for iPad®” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod®, iPhone®, or iPad®,
respectively, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance
standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation
of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory
with iPod®, iPhone®, or iPad® may affect
wireless performance.
iPad®, iPhone®, iPod®, iPod classic®, iPod
nano®, iPod shuffle®, and iPod touch® are
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WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or oper-
ate the USB device while driving.
Doing so can be a distraction. If
distracted you could lose control of
your vehicle and cause an accident
or serious injury.
CAUTION
.Do not force the USB device into
the USB connection port. Insert-
ing the USB device tilted or up-
side-down into the port may da-
mage the port. Make sure that
the USB device is connected cor-
rectly into the USB connection
port. (Some USB devices come
with a
mark as a guide. Make
sure that the mark is facing the
correct direction before inserting
the device.)
. Do not leave the USB cable in a
place where it can be pulled
unintentionally. Pulling the cable
may damage the port. Refer to your device manufacturer’s own-
er information regarding the proper use
and care of the device.
USB button:
When the USB button is pushed with the
system off and the USB memory device is
inserted, the system will turn on.
USB device main operation:
The following operations are identical to
the audio main operation of the Compact
Disc (CD) operation. For details, see “CD
player operation” (P.4-51).
. List view
. Quick search
.
. RDM (Random play)
. RPT (Repeat track)
. SCAN
. Folder browsing
DISP button:
While a track with recorded music infor-
mation tags (ID3-tags) is being played, the
title of the played track is displayed. If the
tags are not provided then a notification
message is displayed.
When the DISP button is pushed repeat-
edly, further information about the track
can be displayed along with the track title
as follows:
Track time ?Artist ?Album ?Folder
name ?Track time
Track details:
Pushing and holding the DISP button will
turn the display into a detailed overview
and after a few seconds it returns to the
main display, or push the DISP button
briefly.

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iPod® player operation
Connecting iPod®:
The USB connection port is located in the
center console. Open the console box lid
and connect the iPod® cable to the USB
connection port. The battery of the iPod®
is charged while the connection to the
vehicle.
Depending on the version of the iPod®,
the display on the iPod® shows a NISSAN
or Accessory Attached screen when the
connection is completed. When the iPod®
is connected to the vehicle, the iPod®
music library can only be operated by the
vehicle audio controls.
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or oper-
ate the USB device while driving.
Doing so can be a distraction. If
distracted you could lose control of
your vehicle and cause an accident
or serious injury.
CAUTION
.Do not force the USB device into
the USB connection port. Insert-
ing the USB device tilted or up-
side-down into the port may da-
mage the port. Make sure that
the USB device is connected cor-
rectly into the USB connection
port. (Some USB devices come
with a
mark as a guide. Make
sure that the mark is facing the
correct direction before inserting
the device.)
. Do not leave the USB cable in a
place where it can be pulled
unintentionally. Pulling the cable
may damage the port. Refer to your device manufacturer’s own-
er information regarding the proper use
and care of the device.
Compatibility:
The following models are supported:
. Third generation iPhone® (Firmware
version IOS4/4.0)
. Fourth generation iPhone® (Firmware
version IOS4/4.0)
. Fifth generation iPod® (Firmware ver-
sion 1.3)
. First generation iPod Classic® (Firm-
ware version 1.1.1 or 1.1.2PC)
. Second generation iPod Classic®
(Firmware version 2.0.1)
. First generation iPod touch® (Firm-
ware version 1.1.5 or 2.2.1)
. Second and third generation iPod
touch® (Firmware version 2.2.1 or
IOS4/4.0.0)
. First generation iPod nano® (Firmware
version 1.3.1)
. Second generation iPod nano® (Firm-
ware version 1.1.3)
. Third generation iPod nano® (Firm-
ware version 1.1.2PC or 1.1.3PC)
. Fourth generation iPod nano® (Firm-
ware version 1.0.2 or 1.0.4)
. Fifth generation iPod nano® (Firmware
version 1.0.1 or 1.0.2)
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USB (Universal Serial Bus) CON-
NECTION PORT (models with navi-
gation system)
Audio main operation
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or oper-
ate the USB device while driving.
Doing so can be a distraction. If
distracted you could lose control of
your vehicle and cause an accident
or serious injury.
CAUTION
.Do not force the USB device into
the USB connection port. Insert-
ing the USB device tilted or up-
side-down into the port may da-
mage the port. Make sure that
the USB device is connected cor-
rectly into the USB connection
port.
. Do not grab the USB connection
port cover (if so equipped) when
pulling the USB device out of the
port. This could damage the port and the cover.
. Do not leave the USB cable in a
place where it can be pulled
unintentionally. Pulling the cable
may damage the port.
Refer to your device manufacturer’s own-
er information regarding the proper use
and care of the device.
SAA2499
Open the console lid and connect a USB
memory as illustrated. Then, push the
DISC·AUX button repeatedly to switch to
the USB memory mode.
If the system has been turned off while
the USB memory was playing, pushing
the ON·OFF/VOL control knob will start
the USB memory.
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Connected Devices:
Registered devices are shown on the list.
Select a Bluetooth® device from the list,
the following options will be available.
.Select
Select “Select” to connect the selected
device to the vehicle. If there is a
different device currently connected,
the selected device will replace the
current device.
. Edit
Rename the selected Bluetooth® de-
vice using the keypad displayed on
the screen. (See “How to use touch
screen” (P.4-5).)
. Delete
Delete the selected Bluetooth® device.
Edit Bluetooth Info:
Change the name broadcasted by this
system over Bluetooth®. Change the PIN
code that is entered when connecting a
hands free device to this system.
Replace Connected Phone:
Replace the Bluetooth® connection with a
connected Bluetooth® cellular phone. For
details about Hands-Free Phone System,
see “Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system)” (P.4-82).iPod® PLAYER OPERATION (models
with navigation system)
Connecting iPod®
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or oper-
ate the USB device while driving.
Doing so can be a distraction. If
distracted you could lose control of
your vehicle and cause an accident
or serious injury.
CAUTION
. Do not force the USB device into
the USB connection port. Insert-
ing the USB device tilted or up-
side-down into the port may da-
mage the port. Make sure that
the USB device is connected cor-
rectly into the USB connection
port.
. Do not grab the USB connection
port cover (if so equipped) when
pulling the USB device out of the
port. This could damage the port
and the cover. .
Do not leave the USB cable in a
place where it can be pulled
unintentionally. Pulling the cable
may damage the port.
Refer to your device manufacturer’s own-
er information regarding the proper use
and care of the device.

5-30Starting and driving
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) sys-
tem uses various sensors to monitor
driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under
certain driving conditions, the VDC sys-
tem helps to perform the following func-
tions.
.Controls brake pressure to reduce
wheel slip on one slipping drive wheel
so power is transferred to a non
slipping drive wheel on the same axle.
. Controls brake pressure and engine
output to reduce drive wheel slip
based on vehicle speed (traction con-
trol function).
. Controls brake pressure at individual
wheels and engine output to help the
driver maintain control of the vehicle
in the following conditions:
— understeer (vehicle tends to not
follow the steered path despite
increased steering input)
— oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain road or driving condi-
tions).
The VDC system can help the driver to
maintain control of the vehicle, but it
cannot prevent loss of vehicle control in
all driving situations.
When the VDC system operates, the VDC
warning light
in the instrument panel
flashes so note the following: .
The road may be slippery or the
system may determine some action
is required to help keep the vehicle on
the steered path.
. You may feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal and hear a noise or vibration
from under the hood. This is normal
and indicates that the VDC system is
working properly.
. Adjust your speed and driving to the
road conditions.
See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warn-
ing light” (P.2-15).
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
VDC warning light
illuminates in the
instrument panel. The VDC system auto-
matically turns off.
The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the
VDC system. The VDC off indicator light
illuminates to indicate the VDC sys-
tem is off. When the VDC switch is used to
turn off the system, the VDC system still
operates to prevent one drive wheel from
slipping by transferring power to a non
slipping drive wheel. The VDC warning
light
flashes if this occurs. All other
VDC functions are off, and the VDC
warning light
will not flash. The VDC
system is automatically reset to on when
the ignition switch is placed in the off
position then back to the on position.
See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warn- ing light” (P.2-15) and “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off indicator light” (P.2-18).
The computer has a built-in diagnostic
feature that tests the system each time
you start the engine and move the vehicle
forward or in reverse at a slow speed.
When the self-test occurs, you may hear a
“clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in the
brake pedal. This is normal and is not an
indication of a malfunction.
WARNING
.
The VDC system is designed to
help the driver maintain stability
but does not prevent accidents
due to abrupt steering operation
at high speeds or by careless or
dangerous driving techniques.
Reduce vehicle speed and be
especially careful when driving
and cornering on slippery sur-
faces and always drive carefully.
. Do not modify the vehicle’s sus-
pension. If suspension parts such
as shock absorbers, struts,
springs, stabilizer bars, bushings
and wheels are not NISSAN re-
commended for your vehicle or
are extremely deteriorated, the
VDC system may not operate
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM

10 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants .................................... 10-2Fuel information .................................................................. 10-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 10-7
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...................................... 10-8
Specifications ........................................................................\
........ 10-9 Engine ........................................................................\
.................. 10-9
Wheels and tires .............................................................. 10-10
Dimensions ........................................................................\
.. 10-11
When traveling or registering in
another country ..................................................................... 10-12
Vehicle identification .......................................................... 10-12 Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) plate ........................................................................\
...... 10-12
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ............................................................. 10-12
Engine serial number ................................................... 10-13
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 10-13
Emission control information label .................. 10-13
Tire and Loading Information label ................. 10-14
Air conditioner specification label ..................... 10-14
Installing front license plate ......................................... 10-15
Except for NISMO models ........................................ 10-15
For NISMO models ......................................................... 10-17 Removing air deflectors (except for
NISMO models) ........................................................................\
10-18
Vehicle loading information ......................................... 10-19
Terms ........................................................................\
............. 10-19
Vehicle load capacity ................................................ 10-20
Loading tips ...................................................................... 10-21
Measurement of weights ....................................... 10-21
Towing a trailer ...................................................................... 10-22
Flat towing ........................................................................\
......... 10-22 Automatic transmission .......................................... 10-22
Manual transmission ................................................. 10-22
Uniform tire quality grading ........................................ 10-23 Treadwear ........................................................................\
.. 10-23
Traction AA, A, B and C ........................................... 10-23
Temperature A, B and C ......................................... 10-23
Emission control system warranty ......................... 10-24
Reporting safety defects ................................................ 10-24
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test ........................................................................\
............... 10-25
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ......................................... 10-25
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ................................................................. 10-26