run flat NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER 2018 Owners Manual

0-4Illustrated table of contents
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1. Hood (P.3-17)
2. Headlight and turn signal— Operation (P.2-34)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-22)
3. Windshield wiper and washer — Operation (P.2-32)
— Maintenance (P.8-16) 4. Power windows (P.2-46)
5. Outside mirrors (P.3-40)
6. License plate installation (P.10-15)
7. Daytime running light
— Operation (P.2-34)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-22) 8. Tires
— Wheels and tires (P.8-26, P.10-10)
— Flat tire (P.6-3)
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (P.2-13, P.5-3)
9. Side turn signal light (if so equipped) — Operation (P.2-34)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-22)
10. Doors — Keys (P.3-3)
— Door locks (P.3-5)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
— Remote keyless entry system (P.3-14)
EXTERIOR FRONT

2-14Instruments and controls
If you have a flat tire, replace it
with a spare tire (if so equipped)
or repair it with the tire puncture
repair kit (if so equipped) as soon
as possible. If no tire is flat and all
tires are properly inflated, it is
recommended you consult a
NISSAN dealer.
. Since the spare tire is not
equipped with the TPMS, when a
spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for ap-
proximately 1 minute. The light
will remain on after the 1 minute.
Have your tires replaced and/or
TPMS system reset as soon as
possible. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for these
services.
. Replacing tires with those not
originally specified by NISSAN
could affect the proper operation
of the TPMS.
CAUTION
.The TPMS is not a substitute for
the regular tire pressure check. Be sure to check the tire pressure
regularly.
. If the vehicle is being driven at
speeds of less than 16 MPH (25
km/h), the TPMS may not operate
correctly.
. Be sure to install the specified
size of tires to the four wheels
correctly.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi-
nates if any of the following are displayed
on the vehicle information display:
.No key warning
. Low fuel warning
. Low washer fluid warning
. Parking brake release warning
. Door/rear hatch/trunk open warning
. Loose fuel cap warning
. Check tire pressure warning
. Extended storage fuse warning
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-19).
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, and will remain illuminated until
the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the
same time, the chime will sound for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is
not fastened when the front passenger’s
seat is occupied. For approximately 5
seconds after the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the system does not
activate the warning light for the front
passenger.
See “Seat belts” (P.1-10) for precautions on
seat belt usage.
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.

THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission
control device installed in the exhaust
system. Exhaust gases in the three-way
catalyst are burned at high temperatures
to help reduce pollutants.
WARNING
.The exhaust gas and the exhaust
system are very hot. Keep people,
animals or flammable materials
away from the exhaust system
components.
. Do not stop or park the vehicle
over flammable materials such as
dry grass, waste paper or rags.
They may ignite and cause a fire.
CAUTION
.Do not use leaded gasoline. De-
posits from leaded gasoline ser-
iously reduce the three-way
catalyst’s ability to help reduce
exhaust pollutants.
. Keep your engine tuned up. Mal-
functions in the ignition, fuel in-
jection, or electrical systems can cause overrich fuel flow into the
three-way catalyst, causing it to
overheat. Do not keep driving if
the engine misfires, or if notice-
able loss of performance or other
unusual operating conditions are
detected. Have the vehicle in-
spected. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
. Avoid driving with an extremely
low fuel level. Running out of fuel
could cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the three-way catalyst.
. Do not race the engine while
warming it up.
. Do not push or tow your vehicle
to start the engine.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYS-
TEM (TPMS)
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufac-
turer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label, you should deter-
mine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that illumi-
nates a low tire pressure telltale when
one or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low
tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon
as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping abil-
ity.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating prop-
erly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure tell-
tale. When the system detects a malfunc-
tion, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then re-
Starting and driving5-3

.Make sure the area around the vehicle
is clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil,
coolant, brake fluid and window
washer fluid as frequently as possible,
or at least whenever you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appear-
ance and condition. Also check tires
for proper inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head re-
straints.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-
gers to do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position. (See “Warning lights,
indicator lights and audible remin-
ders” (P.2-10).)1. Apply the parking brake.
2.Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the shift lever is in either of the
above positions.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position. Depress the clutch pedal fully
to the floor.
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
pressed.
The Intelligent Key must be carried
when operating the ignition switch.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal (AT
model) or the clutch pedal (MT model)
and push the ignition switch to start
the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal or the
clutch pedal with the ignition switch
in any position.
.If the engine is very hard to start inextremely cold weather or when
restarting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the floor) and while holding, crank
the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
.If the engine is very hard to start
because it is flooded, depress the
accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it. Push the ignition
switch to the ON position to start
cranking the engine. After 5 or 6
seconds, stop cranking by pushing
the ignition switch to OFF. After
cranking the engine, release the
accelerator pedal. Crank the engine
with your foot off the accelerator
pedal by depressing the brake
pedal and pushing the push-button
ignition switch to start the engine.
If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start, push the
ignition switch to OFF and wait 10
seconds before cranking again,
otherwise the starter could be da-
maged.
Starting and driving5-11
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE

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Blocking wheels
Place suitable blocksat both the front
and back of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the flat tire to prevent the vehicle
from moving when it is jacked up.
WARNING
Be sure to block the wheel as the
vehicle may move and result in
personal injury.
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Without subwoofer
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Getting the spare tire and tools
Remove jacking toolslocated under the
cargo room/trunk as illustrated.
For Coupe models, unfasten the belts and
lift the jack up to remove.
Models without subwoofer:
Remove the spacer
, and turn the
retainercounterclockwise, then re-
move the spare tire.
Models with subwoofer:
Remove the spare tire cover
. Turn the
retainercounterclockwise, remove the
subwooferand place it on the side of
the cargo room (with the flat surface
facing down), then carefully remove the
spare tire.
In case of emergency6-5

6-8In case of emergency
aligned with the pin on the brake
rotor.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly in
the sequence illustrated (
,,,,)
until they are tight.
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground. Then, with the
wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel
nuts securely in the sequence as
illustrated. Lower the vehicle comple-
tely.
WARNING
.Incorrect wheel nuts or impro-
perly tightened wheel nuts can
cause the wheel to become loose
or come off. This could cause an
accident.
. Do not use oil or grease on the
wheel studs or nuts. This could
cause the nuts to become loose.
. Retighten the wheel nuts when
the vehicle has been driven for
600 miles (1,000 km) (also in
cases of a flat tire, etc.).
. As soon as possible, tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench. Wheel nut tightening torque:
80 ft-lb (108 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tigh-
tened to specification at all times. It
is recommended that wheel nuts be
tightened to specifications at each
lubrication interval.
. Adjust tire pressure to the COLD
pressure.
COLD pressure:
After the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more or driven less
than 1 mile (1.6 km).
COLD tire pressures are shown on
the Tire and Loading Information
label affixed to the driver side center
pillar.
Stowing the damaged tire and
tools
Coupe models:
1. Securely store the damaged tire and
jacking tools in the storage area.
2. Place the spare tire cover and the cargo room carpet over the damaged
tire.
3. Close the rear hatch.
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Roadster models:
Securely store the jacking tools in the
storage area.
Place the spare tire cover and trunk room
carpet back in the trunk, and then close
the trunk lid.
Securely store the damaged tire accord-
ing to the following procedure as illu-
strated.
1. Put the damaged tire in the plastic bag
stored in the trunk.
2. Move the passenger seat forward, and then place the damaged tire
wrapped in the plastic bag behind
the seat.

6-10In case of emergency
— when the sealant has passedits expiration date (shown on
the label attached to the bot-
tle)
— when the cut or the puncture is approximately 0.25 in (6
mm) or longer
— when the tire sidewall is da- maged
— when the vehicle has been driven with extremely low tire
pressure
— when the tire has come off the inside or the outside of the
wheel.
— when the tire wheel is da- maged
— when two or more tires are flat
Stopping the vehicle
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
4. Automatic Transmission models:
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
Manual Transmission models:
Move the shift lever to the R (Reverse)
position.
5. Turn off the engine.
6. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to signal professional road assis-
tance personnel that you need assis-
tance.
7. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away
from traffic and clear of the vehicle.
WARNING
Make sure the parking brake is se-
curely applied and the manual trans-
mission is shifted into R (Reverse) or
the automatic transmission into P
(Park).
.Never repair tires when the vehi-
cle is on a slope, ice or slippery
areas. This is hazardous.
. Never repair tires if oncoming
traffic is close to your vehicle.
Wait for professional road assis-
tance.
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Getting emergency tire puncture
repair kit
Take out the emergency tire puncture
repair kit located under the cargo room
or in the trunk. The repair kit consists of
the following items:
Tire sealant bottleAir compressor*Speed restriction sticker
*: The compressor shape may differ
depending on the models.
NOTE:
For models with the emergency tire
puncture repair kit, a spare tire, jack
and rod are not equipped as standard.

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6. Push the ignition switch to the “ACC”position. Then turn the compressor
switch to the ON (−) position and
inflate the tire up to the pressure that
is specified on the tire and loading
information label affixed to the driver’s
side center pillar if possible, or to the
minimum of 26 psi (180 kPa). Turn the
air compressor off briefly in order to
check the tire pressure with the pres-
sure gauge.
If the tire is inflated to higher than the
specified pressure, lower the tire pres-
sure by releasing air with the pressure
release valve. NOTE:
The compressor tire pressure gauge
may show a pressure reading of 87
psi (600 kPa) for about 30 seconds
while inflating the tire. The pressure
gauge is indicating the pressure in-
side the sealant can. When the
sealant has been injected into the
tire the pressure gauge will drop and
indicate actual tire pressure.
WARNING
.
To avoid serious personal injury
while using the emergency tire
puncture repair kit:
— Securely tighten the compres-
sor hose to the tire valve.
Failure to do so can cause
the sealant to spray into the
air and get into your eyes or
on the skin.
. Do not stand directly beside the
damaged tire while it is being
inflated because of the risk of
the rupture. If there are any
cracks or bumps, turn the com-
pressor off immediately.
If the tire pressure does not increase
to 26 psi (180 kPa) within 10 minutes,
the tire may be seriously damaged and
the tire cannot be repaired with
this tire repair kit. It is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
7. When the tire pressure is at the specified amount, turn the air com-
pressor off. If the pressure cannot be
inflated to the specified amount, the
air compressor can be turned off at
the minimum of 26 psi (180 kPa).
Remove the power plug from the
power outlet and quickly remove the
hose from the tire valve. Attach the
protective cap and valve cap. Properly
stow the emergency tire puncture
repair kit in the trunk.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury
when stowing the emergency tire
puncture repair kit:
.Keep the sealant bottle screwed
into the compressor. Failure to do
so can cause the sealant to spray
into the air and get into your eyes
or on the skin.
8. Immediately drive the vehicle for 10 minutes or 2 miles (3 km) at a speed of
50 MPH (80 km/h) or less.
In case of emergency6-13

11-2
Cold weather driving .................................................. 5-33
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ................................................................... 4-54
Compact spare tire...................................................... 8-36
Console box ....................................................................... 2-44
CoolantCapacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant .................................. 8-5
Checking engine coolant level....................... 8-5
Corrosion protection ..................................................... 7-8
Cover, Cargo cover....................................................... 2-45
Cruise control ................................................................... 5-22
Cup holders........................................................................\
2-43
D
Dampers, Performance dampers...................... 5-32
Daytime running light system............................. 2-36
Defroster switch, Rear window
defroster switch ............................................................. 2-33
Dimensions ........................................................................\
10-11
Drive belts...................................................................\
.......... 8-14
Driving Cold weather driving .......................................... 5-33
Driving with automatic transmission..... 5-12
Driving with manual transmission............ 5-17
Precautions when starting
and driving..................................................................... 5-2
DVD player operation................................................. 4-55
E
Economy, Fuel.................................................................. 5-25
Elapsed time...................................................................... 2-25
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ................... 6-9
Emission control information label............... 10-13 Emission control system maintenance ......... 9-8
Emission control system warranty .............. 10-24
Engine
Before starting the engine............................... 5-11
Break-in schedule ................................................. 5-24
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant .................................. 8-5
Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-6
Checking engine coolant level....................... 8-5
Checking engine oil level.................................... 8-6
Coolant temperature gauge ........................... 2-7
Emergency engine shut off............................ 5-10
Engine block heater ............................................ 5-34
Engine compartment check locations..... 8-3
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-4
Engine oil.....................................................................\
.... 8-6
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation ....................................... 10-7
Engine oil replacement indicator ............. 2-23
Engine oil temperature gauge....................... 2-8
Engine oil viscosity ................................................ 10-7
Engine serial number ........................................ 10-13
Engine specifications........................................... 10-9
Engine start operation indicator................ 2-19
Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models)................... 2-20
If your vehicle overheats .................................. 6-17
Starting the engine................................................ 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................... 10-25
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-2
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ......................................................... 9-5
Extended storage fuse warning ........................ 2-22
Exterior light indicator................................................ 2-15
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ......... 10-13
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .................................. 8-15
Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-6
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch)..................................................................... 6-2
Flat tire........................................................................\
.............. 6-3 Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ................................................. 6-9
Flat towing........................................................................\
10-22
Floor mat cleaning .......................................................... 7-6
Floor mat installation.................................................... 7-7
Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-8
Brake and clutch fluid .......................................... 8-9
Brake fluid ...................................................................... 8-9
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants................. 10-2
Engine coolant............................................................ 8-4
Engine oil.....................................................................\
.... 8-6
Power steering fluid ............................................... 8-8
Window washer fluid ........................................... 8-10
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................................\
... 4-43
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................................\
... 4-52
Fog light switch .............................................................. 2-38
Front manual seat adjustment .............................. 1-4
Front passenger air bag and status light ..... 1-38
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................. 10-2

Maintenance................................................................. 8-2
Seat belt usage ......................................................... 1-10
Supplemental restraint system................... 1-30
When starting and driving................................. 5-2
Predictive course line settings............................ 4-22
Push starting................................................................\
...... 6-17
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models)............................................... 2-20
Push-button ignition switch......................... 5-8, 5-9
R
Radio........................................................................\
............... 4-30 Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-75
Rapid air pressure loss................................................. 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test........................................................................\
..... 10-25
Rear hatch........................................................................\
.... 3-18
Rear hatch opener ........................................................ 3-18
Rear hatch opener switch....................................... 3-18
Rear hatch release switch....................................... 3-19
Rear parcel box ............................................................... 2-45
Rear window defroster switch ........................... 2-33
RearView Monitor (models with
navigation system)........................................................ 4-17
Recorders, Event data ............................................ 10-25
Registering your vehicle in
another country ........................................................... 10-12
Remote keyless entry system .............................. 3-14
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ......................................................... 6-9
Reporting safety defects ...................................... 10-24
Roadside assistance program ............................... 6-2
Rollover ........................................................................\
............. 5-6
Roof, Soft top.................................................................... 3-23
S
Safety, Child seat belts................................................ 1-16
Satellite radio operation .......................................... 4-53
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ...................... 1-4
Front power seat adjustment ......................... 1-3
Front seats...................................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety................................................................... 1-16
Infants.................................................................\
.............. 1-16
Injured persons ......................................................... 1-12
Larger children .......................................................... 1-17
Precautions on seat belt usage................... 1-10
Pregnant women..................................................... 1-12
Seat belt cleaning ..................................................... 7-7
Seat belt extenders................................................ 1-15
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-15
Seat belt warning light and chime........... 2-14
Seat belts ....................................................................... 1-10
Seat belts with pretensioners ...................... 1-43
Three-point type ...................................................... 1-12
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats.................................. 2-40
Heated seats ............................................................. 2-38
Seats ........................................................................\
............ 1-2
Secondary rear hatch release............................ 3-20
Secondary trunk lid release .................................. 3-22
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), Engine start .................. 2-30
Security system, Vehicle
security system ............................................................... 2-29
Servicing air conditioner......................................... 4-30
SETTING button ................................................................ 4-11
Shift lever, Shift lock release.................................. 5-17
Shift lock release, Transmission ......................... 5-17 Shift “P” warning (Automatic
Transmission models)............................................... 2-20
Shifting
Automatic transmission.................................... 5-12
Manual transmission ........................................... 5-17
Soft top Care and cleaning.................................................... 7-3
If the top does not open or close............ 3-30
Opening using the Intelligent Key ........... 3-28
Soft top indicator light.......................... 2-17, 3-26
Soft top operation ................................................ 3-23
Spare tire........................................................................\
.... 10-10
Spark plugs........................................................................\
.. 8-14
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-6
Standard maintenance ................................................ 9-7
Starting Before starting the engine............................... 5-11
Jump starting ............................................................ 6-15
Precautions when starting
and driving..................................................................... 5-2
Push starting.............................................................. 6-17
Starting the engine................................................ 5-11
STATUS button .................................................................. 4-8
Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-38
Steering Power steering ........................................................ 5-27
Power steering fluid ............................................... 8-8
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ....................................................................... 4-73
Storage ........................................................................\
.......... 2-43
Sun visors ........................................................................\
.... 3-38
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............ 1-44
Supplemental air bag warning light .... 1-44, 2-14
Supplemental restraint system.......................... 1-30 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ...................................................... 1-30
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