transmission oil NISSAN 370Z COUPE 2016 Z34 User Guide

8-12Maintenance and do-it-yourself
c. Insert the clip through the undercoverinto the hole in the frame, then push the
center of the clip in to lock the clip in
place.
d. Install the bolts that hold the undercover in place. Be careful not to strip the bolts
or over-tighten them.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
3. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
WARNING
. Prolonged and repeated contact
with used engine oil may cause skin
cancer.
. Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
. Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children. When checking or replacement is required, we
recommend a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
CAUTION
.
Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S
ATF. Do not mix with other fluids.
. Using automatic transmission fluid
other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S
ATF will cause deterioration in dri-
veability and automatic transmis-
sion durability, and may damage
the automatic transmission, which
is not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty.
SDI1765A
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 1768F (50 to 808C) or using the COLD
range (
*3: COLD MAX.,*4: COLD MIN.) at
fluid temperatures of 32 to 868F(0to30 8C) .
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add Genuine
NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Remove the cap
and fill through the opening.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
(ATF) POWER STEERING FLUID

9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants ................ 9-2Fuel information ................................................................... 9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....................... 9-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............................................... 9-7
Specifications ........................................................................\
..... 9-8
Engine ........................................................................\
............ 9-8
Wheels and tires ................................................................. 9-9
Dimensions ........................................................................\
9-10
When traveling or registering in another country .......... 9-11
Vehicle identification .............................................................. 9-11 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate .................. 9-11
Vehicle identification number (chassis number) ....... 9-11
Engine serial number ....................................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .................... 9-12
Emission control information label ............................... 9-12
Tire and Loading Information label .............................. 9-13
Air conditioner specification label ................................ 9-13
Installing front license plate ................................................. 9-14 Except for NISMO models ............................................. 9-14
For NISMO models .......................................................... 9-16 Removing air deflectors (except for
NISMO models) ..................................................................... 9-17
Vehicle loading information ................................................. 9-18
Terms ........................................................................\
......... 9-18
Vehicle load capacity .................................................... 9-19
Loading tips ..................................................................... 9-20
Measurement of weights .............................................. 9-20
Towing a trailer ....................................................................... 9-20
Flat towing ........................................................................\
....... 9-21 Automatic transmission ................................................ 9-21
Manual transmission ...................................................... 9-21
Uniform tire quality grading ................................................. 9-21 Treadwear ........................................................................\
9-21
Traction AA, A, B and C .............................................. 9-21
Temperature A, B and C .............................................. 9-22
Emission control system warranty ..................................... 9-22
Reporting safety defects ..................................................... 9-23
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test ......... 9-24
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................................. 9-24
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information ..... 9-25

9-2Technical and consumer information
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 information” (P.9-4) .
Engine oil Drain and refill
For additional information, see
“Changing engine oil and filter”
(P.8-10). With oil filter change
5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt 4.9
.
Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent*1
*1: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at a NISSAN
dealer.
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2, Viscosity SAE 5W-30
*2: For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” (P.9-6) .
Without oil filter change
4-7/8 qt 4 qt4.6
Cooling system With reservoirAutomatic Transmis-
sion model
9-5/8 qt 8 qt
9.1
.Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Manual Transmission
model 9-3/4 qt 8-1/8 qt
9.2
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/4 qt0.8
Automatic Transmission fluid ———.
Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission dur-
ability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered
by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
Manual Transmission gear oil ———.
Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 or equivalent
. If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi is not available, API
GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used as a temporary replacement. However,
use Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi as soon as it is
available.
Differential gear oil ———For AT and NISMO models:
.
API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90
Except for AT and NISMO models:
. Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent
conventional (non-synthetic) oil
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
. DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS

10-2
Console box ................................................................. 2-43
CoolantCapacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ..................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ............................ 8-9
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-7
Cover, Cargo cover ................................................... 2-44
Cruise control .............................................................. 5-21
Cup holders ................................................................. 2-42
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 ................................................ 4-55
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 ................................ 5-10
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-23 Capacities and
recommended fluids/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 .................................. 5-9
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 fluids/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) player ................................................................... 4-52
Fog light switch .......................................................... 2-37
Front manual seat adjustment ................................... 1-4
Front passenger air bag and status light ............. 1-37
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 ........................... 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
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................................... 5-23
Fuses ............................................................................. 8-22

10-4
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
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 ....................................... 1-15
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ............................. 2-15
Manual front seat adjustment .................................... 1-4
Map lights ..................................................................... 2-48
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 fluids/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 ...................................................... 5-26
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-20
Parking on hills ..................................................... 5-25
Performance dampers ............................................... 5-31 Phone
Bluetooth
Šhands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ..................... 4-75
Bluetooth
Šhands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ............... 4-86
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-74
Power Front seat adjustment ............................................ 1-3
Power door lock ..................................................... 3-4
Power outlet .......................................................... 2-40
Power steering ..................................................... 5-26
Power steering fluid ............................................ 8-12
Power windows .................................................... 2-45
Precautions .................................................................. 5-21 Audio operation .................................................... 4-30
Braking precautions ............................................ 5-26
Child restraints ..................................................... 1-19
Cruise control operations .................................. 5-17
Maintenance ............................................................. 8-6
Seat belt usage .................................................... 1-10
Supplemental restraint system ......................... 1-29
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 .............................. 5-7, 5-8
R
Radio ............................................................................. 4-30 Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-74
Rapid air pressure loss ............................................... 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ....................................................................... 9-24
Rear hatch .................................................................... 3-17
Rear hatch opener ..................................................... 3-17