service schedule NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER 2016 Z34 Owners Manual

Fuel Economy information
The approximate distance to empty, average fuel
economy and current fuel economy will be
displayed for reference.
To reset the average fuel economy (Avg Fuel
Econ) , select the “Reset Fuel Eco” key.
If the “Fuel Eco History” key is selected, the
average fuel consumption history will be dis-
played in graph form along with the average for
the previous Reset-to-Reset period.
The unit can be converted between “US” and
“Metric”. (See “How to use SETTING button”
(P.4-10) .)
The fuel economy information may differ from the
information displayed on the vehicle information
display. This is due to the timing difference in
updating the information and does not indicate a
malfunction.
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Maintenance information
The maintenance intervals can be displayed for
the engine oil, oil filter, tire and other reminders.
To set a maintenance interval, select a preferred
item from the list.
You can also set to display a message to remind
you that the maintenance needs to be per-
formed.
The following example shows how to set the
engine oil maintenance information. Use the
same steps to set the other maintenance
information.
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1. Set the interval (mileage) of the maintenanceschedule. To determine the recommended
maintenance interval, refer to your “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”.
2. To display the reminder automatically when the desired distance is reached, select the
“Reminder” key.
3. Reset the driving distance to the new maintenance schedule.
4. To return to the previous screen, push the BACK button.
The unit can be converted between “US” and
“Metric”. (See “How to use SETTING button”
(P.4-10) .)
Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-9

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements ...................................................... 8-3Scheduled maintenance .................................................... 8-3
General maintenance ......................................................... 8-3
Where to go for service .................................................... 8-3
General maintenance ............................................................... 8-3 Explanation of maintenance items ................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ........................................................ 8-6
Engine compartment check locations .................................. 8-7 VQ37VHR engine model .................................................. 8-7
Engine cooling system ............................................................. 8-8
Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-9
Changing engine coolant .................................................. 8-9
Engine oil ........................................................................\
......... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ............................................... 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ....................................... 8-10
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) .................................. 8-12
Power steering fluid ............................................................... 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid ........................................................... 8-13 Brake fluid ........................................................................\
.. 8-13
Clutch fluid (Manual transmission models) ............... 8-14
Window washer fluid ............................................................ 8-14
Battery ........................................................................\
............... 8-15 Jump starting ..................................................................... 8-17 Variable voltage control system ......................................... 8-17
Drive belts ........................................................................\
....... 8-18
Spark plugs ........................................................................\
..... 8-18
Replacing spark plugs .................................................. 8-19
Air cleaner ........................................................................\
....... 8-19
Windshield wiper blades ..................................................... 8-20
Cleaning ........................................................................\
... 8-20
Replacing ........................................................................\
. 8-20
Brakes ........................................................................\
.............. 8-21 Self-adjusting brakes .................................................... 8-21
Brake pad wear warning .............................................. 8-21
Fuses ........................................................................\
................ 8-22 Engine compartment ..................................................... 8-22
Passenger compartment .............................................. 8-23
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................................... 8-24
Lights ........................................................................\
................ 8-26
Coupe ........................................................................\
....... 8-26
Roadster ........................................................................\
... 8-27
Headlights ........................................................................\
8-27
Exterior and interior lights ............................................ 8-28
Wheels and tires ................................................................... 8-30 Tire pressure ................................................................... 8-30
Tire labeling ..................................................................... 8-33

Some day-to-day and regular maintenance is
essential to maintain your vehicle’s good me-
chanical condition, as well as its emission and
engine performance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance, as well as general
maintenance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper
maintenance care. You are a vital link in the
maintenance chain.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
For your convenience, both required and op-
tional scheduled maintenance items are de-
scribed and listed in your “NISSAN Service and
Maintenance Guide”. You must refer to that
guide to ensure that necessary maintenance is
performed on your vehicle at regular intervals.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General maintenance includes those items
which should be checked during normal day-
to-day operation. They are essential for proper
vehicle operation. It is your responsibility to
perform these procedures regularly as pre-
scribed.
Performing general maintenance checks re-
quires minimal mechanical skill and only a few
general automotive tools.These checks or inspections can be done by
yourself, a qualified technician or, if you prefer, a
NISSAN dealer.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the systems
checked and serviced by a NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
and are kept up to date with the latest service
information through technical bulletins, service
tips, and in-dealership information systems.
They are completely qualified to work on
NISSAN vehicles
beforework begins.
You can be confident that a NISSAN dealer’s
service department performs the best job to
meet the maintenance requirements on your
vehicle. During the normal day-to-day operation of the
vehicle, general maintenance should be per-
formed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
smell, be sure to check for the cause or have a
NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, you
should notify a NISSAN dealer if you think that
repairs are required.
When performing any checks or maintenance
work, see “Maintenance precautions” (P.8-6) .
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE
ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with “*” is found later in this section.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Doors and engine hood:
Check that all doors
and the engine hood, operate properly. Also
ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate
hinges, latches, latch pins, rollers and links if
necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the primary
latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-3
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL MAINTENANCE

SDI2020
REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
If replacement is required, see a NISSAN dealer
for servicing.
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
It is not necessary to replace the iridium-tipped
spark plugs as frequently as the conventional
type spark plugs since they will last much longer.
Follow the maintenance schedule in “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”, but do not
reuse them by cleaning or regapping.
Always replace spark plugs with recom-
mended or equivalent ones.
SDI2350
Remove the retainers*1as illustrated and pull
out the filter element
*2.
The filter element should not be cleaned and
reused. Replace it according to the maintenance
intervals. See “NISSAN Service and Mainte-
nance Guide” for maintenance intervals. When
replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing and the cover with a damp
cloth.
WARNING
.
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or
others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops
flame if the engine backfires. If it
is not there, and the engine back-
fires, you could be burned. Do not
drive with the air cleaner removed,
and be careful when working on the
engine with the air cleaner removed.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle
body or attempt to start the engine
with the air cleaner removed. Doing
so could result in serious injury.
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AIR CLEANER

the following conditions may require more
frequent oil and filter changes.
.repeated short distance driving at cold
outside temperatures,
. driving in dusty conditions,
. extensive idling,
. stop and go “rush hour” traffic,
Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONS
The air conditioning system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the
lubricant, NISSAN UV Luminous Oil Type
S or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or
lubricant will cause severe damage to
the air conditioning system and will
require the replacement of all air con-
ditioner system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect
the earth’s atmosphere, certain governmental
regulations require the recovery and recycling of
any refrigerant during automotive air condition-
ing system service. Your NISSAN dealer has the
trained technicians and equipment needed to
recover and recycle your air conditioning system
refrigerant.
Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your
air conditioning system.
Technical and consumer information9-7

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ............................ 5-27
Active noise control ................................................... 5-34
Active sound control .................................................. 5-34
Advanced air bag system ......................................... 1-35
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system .................................. 1-35
Front passenger air bag and status light ...... 1-37
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-40
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-40
Air bag warning labels .............................................. 1-42
Air bag warning light ..................................... 1-42, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ........................................... 8-19
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ................................... 4-24
Air conditioner service ....................................... 4-29
Air conditioner specification label ................... 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...................... 4-29, 9-7
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-29
Air deflectors ............................................................... 9-17
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) .......................................................... 2-29
Alcohol, drugs and driving ......................................... 5-7
Antenna ......................................................................... 4-73
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................ 5-27
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light .... 2-11
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ..................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ....................................... 7-5
Audible reminders ...................................................... 2-17
Audio operation precautions ................................... 4-30
Audio system ............................................................... 4-30 FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ............................................................ 4-43
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ............................................................ 4-52
Steering wheel audio controls ......................... 4-72
Autolight system ......................................................... 2-34
Automatic Air conditioner (Type A) ..................................... 4-25
Air conditioner (Type B) .................................... 4-27
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) .................................................... 2-47
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ............... 8-12
Door locks ................................................................ 3-5
Driving with automatic transmission ............... 5-12
Auxiliary input jacks .................................................... 4-70
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-5
B
Battery ........................................................................... 8-15 Battery saver system .......................................... 2-35
Intelligent Key ....................................................... 8-24
Variable voltage control system ....................... 8-17
Before starting the engine ....................................... 5-10
Belts (See drive belts) .............................................. 8-18
Bluetooth
Šhands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ............................ 4-75
Bluetooth
Šhands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...................... 4-86
Bluetooth
Šstreaming audio ..................................... 4-62
Booster seats .............................................................. 1-26
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..................... 5-27
Brake and clutch fluid ........................................ 8-13
Brake fluid ............................................................. 8-13
Brake system ........................................................ 5-26 Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-20
Warning light ........................................................ 2-11
Break-in schedule ....................................................... 5-23
Brightness control ........................................................ 4-7 Display ON/OFF button ........................................ 4-7
Instrument panel .................................................. 2-36
Bulb check/instrument panel ................................... 2-11
Bulb replacement ....................................................... 8-26
C
Cabin air filter .............................................................. 4-29
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants ... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................. 4-74
Cargo cover ................................................................. 2-44
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst .................. 5-3
CD/DVD/USB memory care and cleaning .......... 4-71
Center multi-function control panel (models with
navigation system) ....................................................... 4-3
Child restraints ............................................................ 1-19 Booster seats ....................................................... 1-26
Precautions on child restraints ........................ 1-19
Top tether strap ................................................... 1-20
Child safety .................................................................. 1-16
Chimes Audible reminders ............................................... 2-17
Seat belt warning light and chime .................. 2-14
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..................................... 8-22
Cleaning exterior and interior ........................... 7-2, 7-5
Clock .................................................................... 2-9, 2-26
Clutch fluid ................................................................... 8-13
Cockpit ............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving ................................................. 5-32
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) .............................................................. 4-54
Compact spare tire .................................................... 8-39