power steering NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER 2010 User Guide

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VQ37VHR ENGINE MODEL1. Fuse/fusible link holder
2. Battery
3. Radiator filler cap
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Engine oil filler cap6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Transmission mod-
els)
8. Power steering fluid reservoir
9. Window washer fluid reservoir
10 Air cleaner
11. Drive belt location 12. Engine coolant reservoirENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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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 176 8F (50 to 80 8C) or using the COLD
range (
*3: COLD MAX.,
*4: COLD MIN.) at
fluid temperatures of 32 to 86 8F(0to30 8C) .
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add Genuine
NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Remove the cap
and fill through the opening.
CAUTION
. Do not overfill.
. Use Genuine NISSAN PSF or
equivalent. For further brake and clutch fluid information,
see “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9. Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
WARNING
.
Use only new fluid from a sealed
container. Old, inferior or contami-
nated fluid may damage the brake
and clutch system.
. Be sure to clean the filler cap before
removing.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If
fluid is spilled, wash the surface with
water.
POWER STEERING FLUID BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID8-12
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JUMP STARTINGIf jump starting is necessary, see “JUMP
STARTING” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section. If the engine does not start by jump
starting, the battery may have to be replaced.
Contact a NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
.Do not ground accessories directly
to the battery terminal. Doing so will
bypass the variable voltage control
system and the vehicle battery may
not charge completely.
. Use electrical accessories with the
engine running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
The variable voltage control system measures
the amount of electrical discharge from the
battery and controls voltage generated by the
generator.
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VQ37VHR engine
1. Power steering fluid pump
2. Alternator
3. Crankshaft pulley
4. Air conditioner compressor
5. Drive belt auto-tensioner
WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position before servicing drive
belts. The engine could rotate unex-
pectedly.
1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is
in poor condition or loose, have it replaced
VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL
SYSTEM DRIVE BELTS
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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 RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt 4.9 .Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2, *3
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30*2, *3
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt 4 qt 4.6
Cooling system
Automatic transmission model With reservoir 9 qt 7-1/2 qt 8.5
50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
Manual transmission model With reservoir 9-1/8 qt 7-5/8 qt 8.6
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid —— —Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*4
Manual transmission gear oil —— —Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85
Differential gear oil —— —Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Synthetic 75W-90 or API GL-5 synthetic
gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90*5
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*6
Brake and clutch fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*7 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— —HFC-134a (R-134a)*8
Air conditioning system lubricants —— —NISSAN UV Luminous Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid 4-3/444.5Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or
equivalent
*1: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.
*2: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
*3: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil, which is available at a NISSAN dealer.
*4: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic
transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*5: See a NISSAN dealer for service for synthetic oil.
*6: DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
*7: Available in mainland US through a NISSAN dealer.
*8: For additional information, see “VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION” later in this section for air conditioner specification label.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS9-2
Technical and consumer information

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10-2Cold weather driving.............................. 5-30
Command (See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) .............................. 4-76, 4-91
Command
(See NISSAN voice recognition system) ....... 4-103
Compact Disc (CD) changer
(See audio system) ................................ 4-42
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) ......................... 4-37, 4-48
Compact spare tire ................................ 8-36
Console box ........................................ 2-40
Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-9
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-8
Corrosion protection ................................. 7-7
Cover, Cargo cover ................................ 2-41
Cruise control ...................................... 5-20
Cup holders ........................................ 2-38
D
Dampers, Performance dampers ................. 5-29
Daytime running light system ..................... 2-32
Defroster switch, Rear window defroster
switch ............................................... 2-29
Dimensions ........................................... 9-9
Display cleaning ...................................... 4-5
Drive belts .......................................... 8-16
Driving Cold weather driving .......................... 5-30
Driving with automatic transmission .......... 5-12
Driving with manual transmission ............. 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2DVD player operation
.............................. 4-49
E
Economy, Fuel ..................................... 5-23
Elapsed time ....................................... 2-21
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .................. 6-7
Emission control information label ................ 9-11
Emission control system warranty ................ 9-21
Engine Before starting the engine .................... 5-10
Break-in schedule .............................. 5-22
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level ........................ 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ..................... 2-6
Engine block heater ........................... 5-31
Engine compartment check locations .......... 8-7
Engine cooling system .......................... 8-8
Engine oil ......................................... 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....... 9-5
Engine oil replacement indicator .............. 2-19
Engine oil temperature gauge ................... 2-7
Engine oil viscosity .............................. 9-5
Engine serial number .......................... 9-11
Engine specifications ............................ 9-7
Engine start operation indicator .............. 2-16
Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models) ................ 2-17
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 6-18
Starting the engine ............................ 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ..................... 9-23Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
.................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. ......... 9-11
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ...................... 8-18
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . 2-33
Flat tire ................................................ 6-2
Repairing flat tire
(with emergency tire puncture repair kit) ....... 6-7
Flat towing .......................................... 9-20
Floor mat cleaning ................................... 7-6
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-11
Brake and clutch fluid ......................... 8-12
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-13
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Engine coolant ................................... 8-8
Engine oil ......................................... 8-9
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-12
Window washer fluid .......................... 8-13
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ............................................... 4-36
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (models without navigation system) .... 4-41
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player (models with navigation system) .......... 4-45
Fog light switch .................................... 2-33
Front manual seat adjustment. ...................... 1-4
Front passenger air bag and status light ........ 1-33
Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .................. 1-3
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Headlight switch............................... 2-30
Headlights bulb replacement ................. 8-26
Indicator lights ................................. 2-12
Interior light control switch .................... 2-44
Interior lights ................................... 2-44
Map lights ...................................... 2-44
Replacement ................................... 8-24
Trunk light ...................................... 2-46
Vanity mirror lights ............................. 2-45
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ......................................... 2-9
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-29
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement . . . 8-26
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ......................................... 9-17
Lock Automatic 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 ................... 2-10
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .............. 5-3
M
Maintenance Battery .......................................... 8-14
General maintenance ............................ 8-2
Indicators for maintenance (dot matrix) ...... 2-19
Inside the vehicle ................................ 8-3
Maintenance information (display) .............. 4-8
Maintenance precautions ........................ 8-5 Maintenance requirements
...................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle .............................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-16
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .................. 2-13
Manual front seat adjustment ....................... 1-4
Map lights .......................................... 2-44
Master warning light ............................... 2-11
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ............ 3-3
Meter, Trip computer .............................. 2-20
Meters and gauges .................................. 2-4
Instrument brightness control ................. 2-32
Mirror Inside mirror .................................... 3-36
Outside mirrors ................................ 3-38
Vanity mirror .................................... 3-39
Multi-function controller ............................. 4-3
Music box hard-disk drive ......................... 4-63
N
New vehicle break-in .............................. 5-22
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............. 2-26
NISSAN voice recognition system ................ 4-98
No key warning .................................... 2-17
O
Odometer ............................................. 2-5
Off-road recovery .................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................ 8-9
Engine oil ......................................... 8-9 Engine oil viscosity
.............................. 9-5
Oil filter replacement indicator ................ 2-19
Opening the soft top .............................. 3-21
Operation, Indicators for operation
(dot matrix) ......................................... 2-16
Outside mirrors .................................... 3-38
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ............... 6-18
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information .......................................... 9-24
P
Panic alarm ......................................... 3-14
Parking Brake break-in .................................. 5-25
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-20
Parking on hills ................................. 5-23
Performance dampers ............................. 5-29
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .............. 4-74
Car phone or CB radio ........................ 4-74
Power Front seat adjustment ........................... 1-3
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Power outlet .................................... 2-37
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-12
Power steering system ........................ 5-24
Power windows ................................ 2-42
Precautions Audio operation ................................ 4-24
Braking precautions ........................... 5-25
Child restraints ................................. 1-17
Cruise control .................................. 5-20
Cruise control operations ..................... 5-16
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Maintenance...................................... 8-5
Seat belt usage .................................. 1-8
Supplemental restraint system ................ 1-27
When starting and driving ....................... 5-2
Push starting ....................................... 6-17
Push warning
(Automatic Transmission models) ................. 2-17
Push-button ignition switch ................... 5-7, 5-8
R
Radio ............................................... 4-24
Car phone or CB radio ........................ 4-74
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ........................................... 4-36
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer (models without navigation
system) ......................................... 4-41
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player (models with navigation
system) ......................................... 4-45
Rapid air pressure loss .............................. 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test (US only) ...................................... 9-22
Rear hatch .......................................... 3-17
Rear hatch opener ................................. 3-17
Rear hatch opener switch ......................... 3-17
Rear parcel box .................................... 2-40
Rear window defroster switch .................... 2-29
Recorders, Event data ............................. 9-23
Registering your vehicle in another country ...... 9-10
Remote keyless entry system ..................... 3-13
Repairing flat tire
(with emergency tire puncture repair kit) ........... 6-7
Reporting safety defects (US only) ............... 9-22
Rollover ............................................... 5-5 Roof, Soft top
...................................... 3-21
S
Safety Child seat belts ................................ 1-11
Reporting safety defects (US only) ........... 9-22
Satellite radio operation .................... 4-41, 4-46
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment. .................. 1-4
Front power seat adjustment ................... 1-3
Front seats ....................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ..................................... 1-11
Infants ........................................... 1-11
Injured persons ................................. 1-13
Larger children ................................. 1-11
Precautions on seat belt usage ................. 1-8
Pregnant women ............................... 1-13
Seat belt cleaning ............................... 7-7
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-16
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-11
Seat belts ........................................ 1-8
Seat belts with pretensioners ................. 1-38
Three-point type ............................... 1-13
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats. ...................... 2-36
Heated seats ................................... 2-34
Seats .............................................. 1-2
Secondary rear hatch release ..................... 3-18
Secondary trunk lid release ....................... 3-21
Security system, Vehicle security system ........ 2-25Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start
.............................. 2-26
Selector lever Shift lock release .............................. 5-15
Servicing air conditioner ........................... 4-24
SETTING button ................................... 4-10
Shift “P” warning
(Automatic Transmission models) ................. 2-17
Shift lock release Transmission ................................... 5-15
Shifting Automatic transmission ........................ 5-12
Manual transmission ........................... 5-16
Small light indicator light .......................... 2-14
Soft top Care and cleaning ............................... 7-3
If the top does not open or close ............ 3-28
Opening using the Intelligent Key ............ 3-26
Soft top indicator light .................. 2-14, 3-24
Soft top operation ............................. 3-21
Spare tire ............................................. 9-8
Spark plugs ........................................ 8-17
Speedometer ......................................... 2-5
Starting Before starting the engine .................... 5-10
Jump starting ................................... 6-15
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
Push starting ................................... 6-17
Starting the engine ............................ 5-11
STATUS button ...................................... 4-6
Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-33
Steering Power steering fluid ........................... 8-12
Power steering system ........................ 5-24
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Steering lock release malfunction
indicator........................................ 2-16
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for audio . 4-71
Storage ............................................. 2-38
Sun visors .......................................... 3-36
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-39
Supplemental air bag warning light ....... 1-39, 2-12
Supplemental restraint system .................... 1-27
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 1-27
Switch Autolight switch ................................ 2-30
Fog light switch ................................ 2-33
Hazard warning flasher switch ................ 2-33
Headlight switch ............................... 2-30
Ignition switch automatic transmission
models .......................................... 5-12
Ignition switch manual transmission
models .......................................... 5-16
Power door lock switch ......................... 3-5
Rear window defroster switch ................ 2-29
Turn signal switch .............................. 2-33
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-37
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) ............ 5-16
T
Tachometer ........................................... 2-5
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................................... 2-6
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ........................................ 2-26
Three-way catalyst ................................... 5-2
Tilt steering ......................................... 3-35 Tire
Pressure, Low tire pressure warning light . . . 2-10
Sealant ............................................ 6-7
Tire replacement indicator ..................... 2-19
Tires Emergency tire puncture repair kit .............. 6-7
Flat tire ............................................ 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system .............. 5-3
Spare tire ....................................... 8-36
Tire and Loading information label .... 8-29, 9-12
Tire chains ...................................... 8-34
Tire dressing ..................................... 7-5
Tire pressure ................................... 8-28
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ..................................... 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation .................................... 8-35
Types of tires ................................... 8-33
Uniform tire quality grading ................... 9-20
Wheel/tire size ................................... 9-8
Wheels and tires ............................... 8-28
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) ................. 2-41
Top, Soft top ....................................... 3-21
Touch screen ......................................... 4-3
Towing Flat towing ...................................... 9-20
Tow truck towing ............................... 6-19
Towing a trailer ................................. 9-19
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ........... 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .............. 6-2
Trailer towing ....................................... 9-19
Transceiver, HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver ......................................... 2-47
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-11Driving with automatic transmission
.......... 5-12
Driving with manual transmission ............. 5-16
Transmission selector lever lock release ..... 5-15
Transmitter
(See remote keyless entry system) ............... 3-13
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country .............................................. 9-10
Trip computer ...................................... 2-20
Trip odometer ...................................... 2-21
Triple meter ........................................... 2-7
Trunk Interior trunk lid release ....................... 3-20
Light ............................................ 2-46
Secondary trunk lid release ................... 3-21
Trunk lid ........................................ 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch ........... 3-19
Turn signal switch .................................. 2-33
U
Underbody cleaning ................................. 7-4
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-20
Upshift indicator ................................... 5-18
USB memory operation ........................... 4-52
V
Vanity mirror ........................................ 3-39
Vanity mirror lights ................................. 2-45
Variable voltage control system ................... 8-16
Vehicle Dimensions ....................................... 9-9
Identification number (VIN) .................... 9-10
Information and settings
(models with navigation system) ................ 4-6
Information display ............................. 2-16
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