engine NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER 2011 Owners Manual

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUALYou will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause death or
serious personal injury. To avoid or
reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the procedures must be followed care-
fully.
SIC0697
If you see the symbol above, it means“Do not
do this” or“Do not let this happen” .If you see a symbol similar to those above in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the front
of the vehicle.Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those
above indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those
above call attention to an item in the illustration.CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
tained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVI-
SORYSome vehicle parts, such as lithium bat-
teries, may contain perchlorate material.
The following advisory is provided: “Per-
chlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)................................................... 0-2
Coupe models ............................................... 0-2
Roadster models ............................................ 0-3
Exterior front ..................................................... 0-4
Exterior rear ...................................................... 0-5
Coupe models ............................................... 0-5
Roadster models ............................................ 0-6
Exterior (NISMO models) ..................................... 0-7 Passenger compartment
...................................... 0-8
Coupe models ............................................... 0-8
Roadster models ............................................ 0-9
Cockpit .......................................................... 0-10
Instrument panel .............................................. 0-11
Meters and gauges ........................................... 0-12
Engine compartment ......................................... 0-13
VQ37VHR engine model. ............................... 0-13
Warning and indicator lights ............................... 0-140 Illustrated table of contents
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1. ENTER/NEXT switch (P.2-20)
2. Fuel gauge (P.2-6)
3. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-8)
4. Tachometer (P.2-5)
5. Speedometer (P.2-5)
6. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-32)7. Vehicle information display (P.2-16)
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-6)
9. Transmission position indicator (if so equipped)
(P.2-12)
— SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) indicator
(if so equipped) (P.5-17)
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10. Odometer/Twin trip odometer control knob (P.2-5)
11. Odometer/Twin trip odometer (P.2-5)
12. Engine oil temperature gauge (P.2-7)
13. Voltmeter (P.2-7)
14. Clock (P.2-7, P.2-23)
METERS AND GAUGES0-12
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VQ37VHR ENGINE MODEL1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-21)
2. Battery (P.8-14)
3. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8)
4. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-9)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-9)6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
7. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Transmission mod-
els) (P.8-13)
8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-12)
9. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
10. Air cleaner (P.8-18)
11. Drive belt location (P.8-17) 12. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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Warninglight Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light 2-9Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light2-9Brake warning light
2-9Charge warning light2-10Engine oil pressure warning
light 2-10Intelligent Key system warning
light2-10Low tire pressure warning light 2-10Master warning light
2-11Seat belt warning light 2-11Supplemental air bag warning
light 2-12Warning
light Name
Page
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light 2-12
Indicator light Name PageCruise indicator light
2-13Front passenger air bag status
light 2-13High beam indicator light 2-13Low beam indicator lights 2-13Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-13Rear fog light indicator light* 2-14Security indicator light
2-14Soft top indicator light (Road-
ster models) 2-14SynchroRev Match mode (S-
MODE) indicator*2-15Transmission position indicator
light*2-12Indicator
light Name Page
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights 2-15Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
2-15
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS0-14
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FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustmentOperating tips:
.The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
. Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
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Forward and backward:
Moving the switch
*1
forward or backward will
slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
Reclining:
Move the recline switch*2
backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch
*2
forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE” later in this section.) The seatback may
also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in
the P (Park) position or N (Neutral) position with
the parking brake fully applied.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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2 Instruments and controls
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Cockpit............................................................ 2-2
Instrument panel ................................................ 2-3
Meters and gauges ............................................. 2-4
Speedometer and odometer ............................. 2-5
Tachometer ................................................... 2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................... 2-6
Fuel gauge ................................................... 2-6
Triple meter .................................................. 2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......... 2-8
Checking bulbs ............................................. 2-8
Warning lights ............................................... 2-9
Indicator lights ............................................. 2-12
Audible reminders ........................................ 2-15
Vehicle information display .................................. 2-16
Indicators for operation .................................. 2-16
Warnings and alerts ...................................... 2-18
Indicators for maintenance .............................. 2-19
Trip computer .............................................. 2-20
Security systems .............................................. 2-25
Vehicle Security System. ................................ 2-25
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ................. 2-26
Windshield wiper and washer switch .................... 2-27
Rear window defroster switch ............................. 2-29
Headlight and turn signal switch .......................... 2-29
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-29
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-30 Turn signal switch
........................................ 2-33
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ...................... 2-33
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 2-33
Horn ............................................................. 2-34
Heated seats (if so equipped) ............................. 2-34
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ............... 2-36
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ........... 2-37
Power outlet ................................................... 2-37
Storage ......................................................... 2-38
Instrument pocket (except for navigation system
equipped models) ........................................ 2-38
Cup holders ................................................ 2-38
Glove box .................................................. 2-39
Console box ............................................... 2-40
Rear parcel box ........................................... 2-40
Cargo cover (if so equipped) .......................... 2-41
Windows ....................................................... 2-42
Power windows ........................................... 2-42
Interior lights ................................................... 2-44
Map lights .................................................. 2-44
Interior light control switch ............................. 2-44
Vanity mirror lights ............................................ 2-45
Cargo area courtesy light (Roadster models) .......... 2-46
Cargo light (Coupe models) ............................... 2-46
Trunk light (Roadster models) .............................. 2-46

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1. ENTER/NEXT switch (P.2-20)
2. Fuel gauge (P.2-6)
3. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-8)
4. Tachometer (P.2-5)
5. Speedometer (P.2-5)
6. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-32)7. Vehicle information display (P.2-16)
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-6)
9. Transmission position indicator (if so equipped)
(P.2-12)
— SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) indicator
(if so equipped) (P.5-17)
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10. Odometer/Twin trip odometer control knob (P.2-5)
11. Odometer/Twin trip odometer (P.2-5)
12. Engine oil temperature gauge (P.2-7)
13. Voltmeter (P.2-7)
14. Clock (P.2-7, P.2-23)
METERS AND GAUGES2-4
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SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
SpeedometerThe speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour
(km/h) .Odometer/twin trip odometerThe odometer
*1
and twin trip odometer
*2
are displayed when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.Changing the display:
Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET knob
*3
changes the display as follows:
TRIP A
?TRIP B ?TRIP A
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the TRIP A/B RESET knob
*3
for more
than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero.
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TACHOMETERThe tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM) . Do not rev the
engine into the red zone
*1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce
engine speed. Operating the engine in
the red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGEThe gauge indicates the engine coolant tem-
perature.
The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range when the gauge points within the
zone
*1
shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the
normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If gauge is over
the normal range, stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible. If the engine is
overheated, continued operation of the
vehicle may seriously damage the en-
gine. See “IF YOUR VEHICLE OVER-
HEATS” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section for immediate action required.
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FUEL GAUGEThe gauge indicates the approximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers “E” (Empty) .
The low fuel warning
appears on the
vehicle information display when the amount of
fuel in the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as
it is convenient, preferably before the gauge
reaches “E”. There will be a small reserve of fuel
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches “E”.
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