warning lights NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER 2018 Owners Manual

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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

0-12Illustrated table of contents
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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)
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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

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ........................................................................\
........................... 2-3
Instrument panel ........................................................................\
... 2-4
Meters and gauges ...................................................................... 2-5Speedometer and odometer ......................................... 2-6
Tachometer ........................................................................\
......... 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................ 2-7
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
............ 2-8
Triple meter ........................................................................\
......... 2-8
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ....................................................................... 2-10
Checking lights ........................................................................\
2-11
Warning lights ........................................................................\
... 2-11
Indicator lights ........................................................................\
2-15
Audible reminders ................................................................ 2-18
Vehicle information display ................................................. 2-19 Operational indicators ...................................................... 2-19
Warnings and alerts ............................................................ 2-21
Maintenance indicators .................................................. 2-23
Trip computer ........................................................................\
. 2-23
Security systems ........................................................................\
. 2-29
Vehicle Security System ................................................. 2-29
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ..................... 2-30
Wiper and washer switch ..................................................... 2-32
Rear window defroster switch ......................................... 2-33 Headlight and turn signal switch ................................. 2-34
Xenon headlights .............................................................. 2-34
Headlight switch ................................................................ 2-34
Turn signal switch ............................................................ 2-37
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .......................... 2-38
Horn ........................................................................\
.............................. 2-38
Heated seats (if so equipped) .......................................... 2-38
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) .............. 2-40
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .......... 2-41
Power outlet ........................................................................\
.......... 2-42
Storage ........................................................................\
....................... 2-43 Instrument pocket (except for navigation
system equipped models) .......................................... 2-43
Cup holders ........................................................................\
.... 2-43
Glove box ........................................................................\
......... 2-44
Console box ........................................................................\
... 2-44
Rear parcel box ................................................................... 2-45
Cargo cover (if so equipped) .................................... 2-45
Windows ........................................................................\
.................... 2-46 Power windows .................................................................. 2-46
Interior lights ........................................................................\
......... 2-50 Map lights ........................................................................\
........ 2-50
Interior light control switch ...................................... 2-50
Vanity mirror lights ................................................................... 2-51

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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)
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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)
CAUTION
. For cleaning, use a soft cloth,
dampened with water. Never use
a rough cloth, alcohol, benzine,
thinner or any kind of solvent or
paper towel with a chemical
cleaning agent. They will scratch
or cause discoloration to the lens.
Instruments and controls2-5
METERS AND GAUGES

2-10Instruments and controls
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn-
ing lightMaster warning lightRear fog light indicator light (if so
equipped)
Seat belt warning light and chimeSecurity indicator light
Automatic Transmission check warn-
ing light (if so equipped)Supplemental air bag warning lightSoft top indicator light (Roadster
models)
Brake warning light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warn-
ing lightSynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE)
indicator (if so equipped)
Cruise indicator lightTransmission position indicator (if so
equipped)
Charge warning lightExterior light indicatorTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
Intelligent Key system warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
,or,,
The following lights (if so equipped) come
on briefly and then go off:
,or,,,,,
If any light does not come on or operates
in a way other than described, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb and/or a
system malfunction. It is recommended
you have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the vehicle information dis-
play. (See “Vehicle information display”
(P.2-19).)
WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock Braking Sys-
tem (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running, or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-
lock function is turned off. The brake
system then operates normally, but with-
out anti-lock assistance. (See “Brake sys-
tem” (P.5-27).)
Automatic transmission check
warning light (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light comes on for 2
seconds. If the light comes on at any
other time, it may indicate the transmis-
sion is not functioning properly. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
to check and repair the transmission.
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake
fluid level. If the light comes on while the
engine is running with the parking brake
not applied, stop the vehicle and perform
the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake
fluid as necessary. (See “Brake and
clutch fluid” (P.8-9).)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is
recommended you have this service
performed by a NISSAN dealer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the parking brake is released and
the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both
the brake warning light and the Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) warning light illu-
minate, it may indicate the ABS is not
functioning properly. Have the brake
Instruments and controls2-11

If any of the following conditions occur,
the front air bag, side air bag and curtain
air bag systems and/or pretensioner
system need servicing.
.The supplemental air bag warning
light remains on after approximately
7 seconds.
. The supplemental air bag warning
light flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning
light does not come on at all.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-
mental Restraint Systems and/or the
pretensioner seat belt may not function
properly.
For additional information, see “Supple-
mental restraint system” (P.1-30).
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the
front air bag, side air bag and curtain
air bag systems and/or pretensioner
system will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have your vehicle checked.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light illuminates and then
turns off.
The light will blink when the VDC system
or the traction control system is operat-
ing, thus alerting the driver that the
vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The
road surface may be slippery.
When the VDC warning light illuminates
when the VDC system is turned on, this
light alerts the driver to the fact that the
VDC system’s fail-safe mode is operating,
for example the VDC system may not be
functioning properly. Have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. If a mal-
function occurs in the system, the VDC
system function will be canceled but the
vehicle is still driveable. For additional
information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” (P.5-30) of this manual.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Cruise indicator light
Cruise main switch indicator:
This light illuminates when the cruise
control main switch is pushed. The light
turns off when the main switch is pushed
again. When the cruise main switch in-
dicator light illuminates, the cruise control
system is operational. (See “Cruise con-
trol” (P.5-22).)
Cruise malfunction:
If the cruise indicator light blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate the
cruise control system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. (See “Cruise control” (P.5-
22).)
Exterior light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned to the AUTO,orposition and the front parking lights,
instrument panel lights, rear combination
lights, license plate lights or headlights
are on. The indicator turns off when these
lights are turned off.
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2-18Instruments and controls
Transmission position indica-
tor (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the indicator shows the
transmission position.
For AT models:
In the manual shift mode, when the
transmission does not shift to the se-
lected gear due to the transmission
protection mode, the AT position indica-
tor light will blink and a buzzer will sound.
(See “Driving the vehicle” (P.5-12).)
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal
switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light illuminates and
then turns off.
The light comes on when the VDC off
switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates
that the VDC system and traction control
system are not operating.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver side door
is opened while the ignition switch is
pushed to the ACC position or pushed
to the OFF or LOCK position with the
Intelligent Key left in the Intelligent Key
port. Make sure the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position, and take
the Intelligent Key with you when leaving
the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side
door is opened with the light switch in the
orposition and the ignition
switch in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave
the vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
A chime will sound if the vehicle speed is
above 4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking
brake applied. Stop the vehicle and re-
lease the parking brake.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires
replacement, it will make a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in
motion. This scraping sound will first
occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake
pad the sound will always be heard even
if the brake pedal is not depressed. Have
the brakes checked as soon as possible if
the warning sound is heard.