warning NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER 2018 Owners Manual

Welcome to the growing family of new
NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered
to you with confidence. It was produced
using the latest techniques and strict
quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you
understand the operation and mainte-
nance of your vehicle so that you may
enjoy many miles of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Book-
let explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. Additionally, a
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to
resolve any concerns you may have
with your vehicle, as well as clarify your
rights under your state’s lemon law.
In addition to factory installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed by NISSAN
or by your NISSAN dealer prior to delivery.
It is important that you familiarize your-
self with all disclosures, warnings, cau-
tions and instructions concerning proper
use of such accessories prior to operating
the vehicle and/or accessory. See a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your
vehicle is equipped.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehiclebest. When you require any service or
have any questions, we will be glad to
assist you with the extensive resources
available to us.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe
operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules
to help ensure a safe and comforta-
ble trip for you and your passengers!
.
NEVER drive under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed
limits and never drive too fast
for conditions.
. ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle
features or taking other actions
that could distract you.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint sys- tems.
. ALWAYS provide information
about the proper use of vehicle
safety features to all occupants
of the vehicle.
. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man-
ual for important safety informa-
tion.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHI-
CLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its perfor-
mance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regula-
tions. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from
modification will not be covered under
the NISSAN warranties.
WARNING
Installing an aftermarket On-Board
Diagnostic (OBD) plug-in device that
uses the port during normal driving,
for example remote insurance com-
pany monitoring, remote vehicle di-
agnostics, telematics or engine
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reprogramming, may cause interfer-
ence or damage to vehicle systems.
We do not recommend or endorse
the use of any aftermarket OBD
plug-in devices, unless specifically
approved by NISSAN. The vehicle
warranty may not cover damage
caused by any aftermarket plug-in
device.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all
features and equipment available on
this model. Features and equipment in
your vehicle may vary depending on
model, trim level, options selected, or-
der, date of production, region or avail-
ability. Therefore, you may find
information about features or equip-
ment that are not included or installed
on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustra-
tions in this manual are those in effect at
the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the
right to change specifications, perfor-
mance, design or component suppliers
without notice and without obligation.
From time to time, NISSAN may update
or revise this manual to provide Owners
with the most accurate information cur-
rently available. Please carefully read and
retain with this manual all revision up-dates sent to you by NISSAN to ensure
you have access to accurate and up-to-
date information regarding your vehicle.
Current versions of vehicle Owner’s Man-
uals and any updates can also be found in
the Owner section of the NISSAN website
at https://owners.nissanusa.com/now-
ners/navigation/manualsGuide. If you
have questions concerning any informa-
tion in your Owner’s Manual, contact
NISSAN Consumer Affairs. See the NISSAN
CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM page in this
Owner’s Manual for contact information.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You 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 da-
mage to your vehicle. To avoid or
reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed carefully.

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 ac-
tion.
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 consti-
tuents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component
wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Operating,
servicing and maintaining a passen-
ger vehicle or off-road vehicle can
expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. To mini- mize exposure, avoid breathing ex-
haust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in
a well-ventilated area and wear
gloves or wash your hands fre-
quently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to www.
P65Warnings.ca.gov.
CANADA’S PRODUCTS CONTAINING
MERCURY REGULATIONS
The xenon headlights (if so
equipped) on your vehicle contain
mercury. If these parts require dis-
posal, the repair facility vehicle
dismantler or recycler should make
sure they are recycled or disposed
of as hazardous waste in accor-
dance with applicable laws. For
information on safe handling pro-
cedures, disposal and recycling op-
tions in accordance with Canada’s
Products Containing Mercury Reg-
ulations, go to http://www.ec.gc.
ca/mercure-mercury/.

0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) ........................................................................\
.............. 0-2Coupe 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 ............................................. 0-14

SSI0653
1. Ventilator (P.4-24)
2. Center display and multi-function controlpanel (if so equipped) (P.4-4) or Instru-
ment pocket (if so equipped) (P.2-43)
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting but-
tons (if so equipped) (P.4-8) — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(if so equipped) (P.4-76, P.4-86)
3. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-36)
4. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-30)
5. Fuse box cover (P.8-18) 6. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-8)
7. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2)
8. Seat heater switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-38) or Climate controlled seat switch
(if so equipped) (P.2-40)
9. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster models) (P.3-23) or Rear hatch release
switch (for Coupe models) (P.3-19)
10. SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) switch (if so equipped) (P.5-18)
11. Heater and air conditioner (P.4-25) — Rear window defroster switch (P.2-33)
12. Audio system (P.4-30)
13. Power outlet (P.2-42)
14. Glove box (P.2-44)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation Sys-
tem Owner’s Manual.
Illustrated table of contents0-11
INSTRUMENT PANEL

0-12Illustrated table of contents
SSI0509
1. ENTER/NEXT switch (P.2-23)
2. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)
3. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-10)
4. Tachometer (P.2-7)
5. Speedometer (P.2-6)
6. Instrument brightness control switch(P.2-37) 7. Vehicle information display (P.2-19)
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)
9. Transmission position indicator (if so
equipped) (P.2-18)
— SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) in-
dicator (if so equipped) (P.5-18)
SSI0521
10. Odometer/Twin trip odometer controlknob (P.2-6)
11. Odometer/Twin trip odometer (P.2-6)
12. Engine oil temperature gauge (P.2-8)
13. Voltmeter (P.2-9)
14. Clock (P.2-9, P.2-27)
METERS AND GAUGES

0-14Illustrated table of contents
Warninglight Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light 2-11
Automatic Transmission
(AT) check warning light (if
so equipped)2-11
Brake warning light
2-11
Charge warning light2-12
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-12
Intelligent Key system
warning light
2-12
Low tire pressure warning
light2-13
Master warning light
2-14
Seat belt warning light2-14
Supplemental air bag
warning light2-14
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light 2-15Indica-
tor light Name
Page
Cruise indicator light 2-15
Exterior light indicator2-15
Front passenger air bag
status light2-16
High beam indicator light
2-16
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-16
Rear fog light indicator light
(if so equipped) 2-17
Security indicator light
2-17
Soft top indicator light
(Roadster models)2-17
SynchroRev Match mode
(S-MODE) indicator (if so
equipped)2-17
Transmission position indi-
cator light (if so equipped)
2-18
Turn signal/hazard indica-
tor lights
2-18
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light2-18
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-mental restraint system
Seats ........................................................................\
................................. 1-2
Front seats ........................................................................\
............ 1-3
Head restraints/headrests ...................................................... 1-6
Adjustable head
restraint/headrest components .................................. 1-7
Remove (if so equipped) .................................................... 1-7
Install (if so equipped) .......................................................... 1-7
Adjust (if so equipped) ......................................................... 1-8
Front-seat Active Head Restraints (if
so equipped) ........................................................................\
........ 1-9
Seat belts ........................................................................\
.................... 1-10 Precautions on seat belt usage ................................. 1-10
Pregnant women ................................................................... 1-12
Injured persons ........................................................................\
1-12
Three-point type seat belt ............................................. 1-12
Seat belt extenders .............................................................. 1-15
Seat belt maintenance ...................................................... 1-15
Child safety ........................................................................\
................ 1-16 Infants ........................................................................\
..................... 1-16
Small children (for Coupe models) .......................... 1-16
Larger children ........................................................................\
. 1-17
For Roadster models .......................................................... 1-18 Child restraints ........................................................................\
...... 1-19
Precautions on child restraints ................................ 1-19
Top tether strap child restraint (for
Coupe models) ..................................................................... 1-20
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts (for Coupe models) ......... 1-22
Installing top tether strap (for
Coupe models) ..................................................................... 1-26
Booster seats ........................................................................\
. 1-26
Supplemental restraint system ....................................... 1-30
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system .................................................................. 1-30
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats) ........................................................................\
..... 1-36
Front seat-mounted side-impact and roof/
door-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover (if so equipped) supplemental air
bag systems ........................................................................\
.... 1-41
Seat belts with pretensioners
(front seats) ........................................................................\
..... 1-43
Supplemental air bag warning labels ................ 1-44
Supplemental air bag warning light ................... 1-44
Repair and replacement procedure .................... 1-45

1-2Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SSS0133
WARNING
.Do not ride in a moving vehicle
when the seatback is reclined.
This can be dangerous. The
shoulder belt will not be against
your body. In an accident, you
could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious inju-
ries. You could also slide under
the lap belt and receive serious
internal injuries.
. For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit well back and upright in the seat
with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat belt properly. See
“Precautions on seat belt usage”
(P.1-10).
. After adjustment, gently rock in
the seat to make sure it is se-
curely locked.
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could
unknowingly activate switches
or controls. Unattended children
could become involved in serious
accidents. .
To help avoid risk of injury or
death through unintended opera-
tion of the vehicle and/or its
systems, do not leave children,
people who require the assis-
tance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle.
Additionally, the temperature in-
side a closed vehicle on a warm
day can quickly become high
enough to cause a significant risk
of injury or death to people and
pets.
. The seatback should not be re-
clined any more than needed for
comfort. Seat belts are most ef-
fective when the passenger sits
well back and straight up in the
seat. If the seatback is reclined,
the risk of sliding under the lap
belt and being injured is in-
creased.
CAUTION
.When adjusting the seat posi-
tions, be sure not to contact any
moving parts to avoid possible
injuries and/or damages.
SEATS

1-6Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
WARNING
Head restraints/headrests supple-
ment the other vehicle safety sys-
tems. They may provide additional
protection against injury in certain
rear end collisions. Adjustable head
restraints/headrests must be ad-
justed properly, as specified in this
section. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat. Do not
attach anything to the head re-
straint/headrest stalks or remove
the head restraint/headrest. Do not
use the seat if the head restraint/
headrest has been removed. If the
head restraint/headrest was re-
moved, reinstall and properly adjust
the head restraint/headrest before
an occupant uses the seating posi-
tion. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions can reduce the effectiveness of
the head restraint/headrest. This
may increase the risk of serious
injury or death in a collision.
SSS1007
The illustration shows the seating posi-
tions equipped with head restraints/
headrests.
Indicates the seating position is
equipped with a head restraint.
. Your vehicle is equipped with a head
restraint/headrest that may be inte-
grated, adjustable or non-adjustable.
. Adjustable head restraints/headrests
have multiple notches along the stalk
to lock them in a desired adjustment
position.
. The non-adjustable head restraints/
headrests have a single locking notch
to secure them to the seat frame. .
Proper Adjustment:
— For the adjustable type, align the
head restraint/headrest so the
center of your ear is approximately
level with the center of the head
restraint/headrest.
— If your ear position is still higher than the recommended alignment,
place the head restraint/headrest
at the highest position.
. If the head restraint/headrest has
been removed, ensure that it is re-
installed and locked in place before
riding in that designated seating posi-
tion.
HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS