Nissan Z33-D - Manual

Table of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance...

0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints .......................... 0-2Exterior front ........................................................................... 0-3Exterior rear ............................................................................ 0-4 Coupe m...

1. Hood (P.3-8)2. Windshield wiper and washer — Switch (P.2-22) — Wiper replacement (P.8-20) — Washer fluid (P.8-14) 3. Power windows (P.2-39) — Automatic adjusting function (P.2-41, P.8-15) 4. Recovery hook installation (P.6-12) License plate installation (P.9-13) 5. Headlight, park and turn signal...

COUPE MODELS 1. Antenna (P.4-30)2. Rear hatch release switch (P.3-9)3. Rear window defroster (P.2-24)4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb) (P.8-28)5. Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-13)6. Rear window wiper and washer — Switch (P.2-23) — Washer fluid (P.8-14) 7. License plate lights (Bulb) (P.8-28)8. Rear ...

ROADSTER MODELS 1. Antenna (P.4-30)2. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-10)3. Trunk light (P.2-43, P.8-28)4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb) (P.8-28)5. Rear window defroster (P.2-24)6. Soft top (P.3-13)7. Interior trunk lid release (P.3-11)8. License plate lights (Bulb) (P.8-28)9. Back-up, Turn signal li...

COUPE MODELS 1. Coat hook (P.2-39) 2. Seat belts (P.1-10) 3. Seats — Manual seats adjustment (P.1-3) — Power seats adjustment (P.1-3) 4. Passenger seat — Tilt lever for passenger seat (seatback) (P.1-7) 5. Power window switch (P.2-39)/Power door lock switch (P.3-4) 6. Outside mirror remote control s...

1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P.2-25) 2. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-27) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control* (P.4-29) 4. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-28)/Horn (P.2-28) 5. Meters/gauges (P.2-3) 6. Cruise control main/set switch* (P.5-16)7. Trip computer mode/setting switc...

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)2. Battery (P.8-15)3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-13)5. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T models) (P.8-13)6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-14)7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-13)8. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)9. Radiator fi...

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple- mental restraint system Seats ........................................................................................ 1-2 Front manual seat adjustment(for Coupe models) ........................................................ 1-3Front power seat adjustment(f...

WARNING 쐌 Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an accident,you could be thrown into it and re-ceive neck or other serious injuries.You could also slide under the lapbelt and receive serious internalinju...

Ventilated net seats (if so equipped) The ventilated net seats are designed for good ventilation while driving. Net cloth is used on the surface of the seatback and the cushion as shown. CAUTION 쐌 The seat is made of netted materials.Be careful not to snag your jewelry,such as a ring, bracelet or wa...

CAUTION When a child restraint is installed in thepassenger seat, be sure to turn the seat-back tilt cancel switch to the CANCELposition. Otherwise, the child restraintmay be damaged. HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To lower, push the lock knob 쎻 A and push th...

ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (except for ventilated net seats) WARNING 쐌 Always adjust the head restraintsproperly as specified in the previoussection. Failure to do so can reducethe effectiveness of the active headrestraint. 쐌 Active head restraints are designedto supplement other safety systems. Always w...

쐌 Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See a NISSAN dealer. 쐌 Removal and installation of the pre- tensioner seat belt system compo- nents should be done by a NISSAN dealer. 쐌 All seat belt assemblies, including retract...

possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations. INJURED PERSONS NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts, depending on t...

belt and release it. Then smoothly pullthe belt out of the retractor. 3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips as shown. 4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest. The f...

ward. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement. If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about belt operation, see a NISSAN dealer. Shoulder belt arm The shoulder belt arm should be adjusted to the position best for you. (See “Precautions on s...

the seat belts to retract until they are com- pletely dry. 쐌 If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth. 쐌 Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components such as...

쐌 Even with the NISSAN Advanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat.An inflating supplemental air bagcould seriously injure or kill yourchild. 쐌 Never let an infant who requires theuse of a rear facing child restraintride in this vehicle. 쐌 Roadster models do...

Front facing If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, follow these steps:1. Turn the seatback tilt cancel switch to the CANCEL position. (Roadster models only) 2. Position the child restraint on the front pas- senger seat. Move the seat to the rear- most position. Adjust the head res...

TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT (Coupe models only) An anchor for a child restraint with a top tether is provided in this vehicle.If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it must be secured to the provided anchor point. Secure the child restraint with the seat belt. Guide the top tether stra...

PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER SEATS WARNING 쐌 Children should always be placed inan appropriate child restraint whileriding in the vehicle. Failure to use achild restraint or booster seat canresult in serious injury or death. 쐌 Children should never be carried onyour lap. It is not possible for eventhe str...

upright as possible. 쐌 After placing the child in the boosterseat and fastening the seat belt,make sure the shoulder portion ofthe belt is away from the child’s faceand neck and the lap portion of thebelt does not cross the abdomen. 쐌 Do not put the shoulder belt behindthe child or under the child’s...

seat to the rearmost position. 1. Turn the seatback tilt cancel switch to the CANCEL position. (Roadster models only) 2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions. 3. The booster seat should be posit...

1. Crash zone sensor2. Supplemental front air bag modules3. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag modules (if so equipped for Coupe models) 4. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sen- sor) 5. Occupant classification system control unit6. Supplemental side air bag modules (if so equipped) 7. D...

Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designedto automatically turn OFF under someconditions. Read this section carefullyto learn how it operates. Proper use ofthe seat, seat belt and child restraints isnecessary for most effective protection. Failure to fol...

tem. Tampering with the seat beltsystem may result in serious per-sonal injury. 쐌 Work on and around the supplemen-tal front air bag system should bedone by a NISSAN dealer. Installa-tion of electrical equipment shouldalso be done by a NISSAN dealer.The Supplemental Restraint System(SRS) wiring shou...

Supplemental side air bags and curtain side- impact air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body.The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the supplemental side air bag, and seated as far away as practical from the door f...

ered with yellow insulation either justbefore the harness connectors orover the complete harness for easyidentification. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in th...

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental air bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration. SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, display- ing in the instrument panel, monitors the circuits of the supplemental ...

After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illumi- nates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational.If any of the following conditions occur, the supplemental front air bag, supplemental side...

2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ................................................................... 2-2Meters and gauges .............................................................. 2-3 Speedometer and odometer ........................................ 2-4Tachometer .......................

Combination meter:1. Warning/Indicator lights2. Turn signal/hazard indicator lights3. Tachometer4. Speedometer 5. Instrument brightness control switch (See “Headlight and turn signal switch” later in this section.) 6. Fuel gauge7. Engine coolant temperature gauge 8. Automatic transmission position i...

Triple meter:1. Trip computer2. Engine oil pressure gauge3. Volt meter 쎻 1 Speedometer 쎻 2 Odometer 쎻 3 Twin trip odometer 쎻 4 Reset knobfor trip odometer SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETERSpeedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Odometer/Twin...

Changing the display: Pushing the reset knobchanges the display as follows:TRIP A → TRIP B → TRIP A Resetting the trip odometer: Pushing the reset knobfor more than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero. 쎻 1 Tachometer 쎻 2 Transmission indicator TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed i...

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem- perature.The engine coolant temperature is within the normal range 쎻 A when the gauge needle points within the zone shown in the illustration.The engine coolant temperature will vary with the outside air temperature and dri...

The low fuel warning light comes on when the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the gauge reaches the E position. There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches the E position. The indicates that the fuel-filler door ...

Switches for the trip computer are located on the side of the combination meter panel. To operate the trip computer, push the side of the switches as shown above. 쎻 A : Trip computer mode switch 쎻 B : Trip computer setting switch When the ignition switch is turned to ON, modes of the trip computer c...

turned OFF may continue to be dis-played. 쐌 When driving uphill or rounding curves,the fuel in the tank shifts, which maymomentarily change the display. Average fuel consumption (mpg or l (liter)/100 km) and speed (av. mph or av. km/h) Fuel consumption: The average fuel consumption mode shows the av...

For additional information, see “Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section and “Flat tire” in the “6. In case of emergency” section. Tire pressure shown in the display may rise or fall while driving depending on the driv- ing conditions (heat, etc.) and/or the ...

or Anti-lock brake warning light Low washer fluid warning light High beam indicator light (Blue) Automatic transmission check warninglight (A/T models) Seat belt warning light Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) or Brake warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Slip indicator light Charge warni...

Automatic transmission check warning light (A/T models) When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the automatic transmission check warning light comes on and then turns off. This indicates that the automatic transmission system is operational.If the light comes on while the engine is ru...

Engine oil pressure warning light This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the light flickers or comes on during normal driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair shop. The engine oil pressure warning light is not...

Information label to turn the low tirepressure warning light OFF. If thelight still comes on while driving afteradjusting the tire pressure, a tire maybe flat. If you have a flat tire, replaceit with a spare tire as soon as pos-sible. 쐌 When a spare tire is mounted or awheel is replaced, tire pressu...

tion” section of this manual. Operation The malfunction indicator lamp will come on in one of two ways: 쐌 Malfunction indicator lamp on steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap...

the vehicle is in motion whether or not the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the warning sound is heard. Your vehicle has two types of security systems, as follows: 쐌 Vehicle Security System 쐌 NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System The security condition will be sh...

Security indicator light This light 쎻 A blinks whenever the ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. This is normal. How to arm the vehicle security system 1. Close all windows. The system can be activated even if thewindows are open. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Close ...

1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position for approximately 5 seconds. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately 10 seconds. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference) separate from the re...

NISSAN dealer for service. The windshield wiper and washer operates when the ignition switch is in the ON position.Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the following speed: 쎻 1 Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation can be adjusted by turning the knob toward 쎻 A (Slower) or 쎻 B (Faster)....

alcohol based washer fluid concen-trates may permanently stain thegrille if spilled while filling the win-dow washer reservoir tank. 쐌 Pre-mix washer fluid concentrateswith water to the manufacturer’s rec-ommended levels before pouring thefluid into the window washer reser-voir tank. Do not use the ...

voir tank with washer fluid concen-trates at full strength. Some methylalcohol based washer fluid concen-trates may permanently stain thegrille if spilled while filling the win-dow washer reservoir tank. 쐌 Pre-mix washer fluid concentrateswith water to the manufacturer’s rec-ommended levels before p...

XENON HEADLIGHTS WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE 쐌 When xenon headlights are on, theyproduce a high voltage. To prevent anelectric shock, never attempt tomodify or disassemble. Always haveyour xenon headlights replaced at aNISSAN dealer. 쐌 Xenon headlights provide consider-ably more light than conventionalhead...

CAUTION Use the headlights with the engine run-ning to avoid discharging the vehiclebattery. Headlight beam select 쎻 1 To select the high beam, push the lever forward. The high beam lights come on and the high beam indicator light illumi- nates. 쎻 2 Pull the lever back to select the low beam. 쎻 3 Pu...

If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the daytime running lights do not illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate once the parking brake is released. The daytime running lights will remain on until the ignition switch is turned off. WARNING When the daytime running li...

Push the switch (located on the front part of the center console) on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency condi- tions. All turn signal lights will flash. Some state or provincial laws may prohibitthe use of the hazard warning flasherswitch while driving. WARNING 쐌 If sto...

The seats are warmed by built-in heaters. The switches are located on the center console.1. Start the engine.2. Select heat range. 쎻 1 For high heat, push the (High) side of the switch. 쎻 2 For low heat, push the (Low) side of the switch. 쎻 3 For no heat, the switch has a center OFF position between...

See “Traction control system (TCS)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section. The digital clock (in the audio unit) displays time when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. If the battery cable is disconnected, the clock will reset its time and the correct time will not be indicated. Rea...

minute. Pushing the or side will advance the time and the or side will turn back the time. 3. Push the DISP button 쎻 A (Type A), or RPT 쎻 B button (Type B) to finish the adjustment. Resetting Type A (audio with 1 CD player): Push the DISP 쎻 A and TUNE 쎻 D buttons. Type B (audio with 6 CD changer): P...

used or the ACC power of the vehicle. 쐌 Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug may overheat or the internal tem- perature fuse may open. 쐌 Do not allow water to contact the outlet. When not in use, be sure to close the lid. INSTRUMENT POCKET (except for navigati...

SUNGLASSES HOLDER (Coupe models) The sunglasses holder can be opened by push- ing the button 쎻 A . WARNING 쐌 The sunglasses holder should not beused while driving so full attentionmay be given to vehicle operation. 쐌 Keep the sunglasses holder closedwhile driving to prevent an accident. CAUTION 쐌 Do...

involved in a collision. 쐌 The cargo restrained in the net mustnot exceed 4 lb (2 kg) or the net maynot stay secured. CUP HOLDERS WARNING The cup holder should not be used whiledriving so full attention may be given tovehicle operation. CAUTION 쐌 Avoid abrupt starting and brakingwhen the cup holder ...

CONSOLE BOX Pushing the button 쎻 1 will open the lid slightly, then pull up the lid manually 쎻 2 . The center console box is equipped with a card holder 쎻 A . WARNING The center console box should not beused while driving so full attention maybe given to vehicle operation. If objects (coins, etc.) f...

The rear floor box has another storage space under the bottom plate. WARNING Keep rear floor box lid closed whiledriving to help prevent injury in an acci-dent or a sudden stop. REAR PARCEL BOX Push the upper part of the lid to open the rear parcel box. For models without the Navigation system, two ...

The hooks are located above the side windows as shown in the illustration. CAUTION Do not place items which are more than2 lb (1 kg) on the hook. POWER WINDOWS WARNING 쐌 Make sure that all passengers havetheir hands, etc. inside the vehiclewhile it is in motion and before clos-ing the windows. Use t...

Passenger side power window switch The passenger side switch will open or close only the corresponding window. To open or close the window, hold the switch down or up. Locking passenger’s window When the lock button 쎻 C is pushed in, only the driver side window can be opened or closed. Push it in ag...

AUTOMATIC ADJUSTING FUNCTION CAUTION When the battery cable is removed fromthe battery terminal, do not close eitherof the front doors. The automatic win-dow adjusting function will not work,and the side roof panel/top side railmay be damaged. The power window has an automatic adjusting function. Wh...

ignition switch has been turned to the OFF position. To turn on the light again, turn the ignition switch to the ONposition. The map and vanity mirror lights will automati- cally turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the following with the ignition switch in the ACC or OFF position: 쐌 Op...

The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light will go off. The HomeLink Universal Transceiver provides a convenient way to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters into one built-in device.HomeLink Universal Transceiver:...

쐌 Your vehicle’s engine should beturned off while programming theHomeLink Universal Transceiver. PROGRAMMING HomeLink To program your HomeLink Transceiver to op- erate a garage door, gate, or entry door opener, home or office lighting, you need to be at the same location as the device. Note: Garage ...

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys ......................................................................................... 3-2 NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys.................. 3-2 Doors ....................................................................................... 3-3 Locki...

1. Master keys* 2. Valet key* 3. Key number plate (* With built-in transponder chip)A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If you lose your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by using the key n...

WARNING 쐌 Always have the doors locked whiledriving. Along with the use of seatbelts, this provides greater safety inthe event of an accident by helping toprevent persons from being thrownfrom the vehicle. This also helps keepchildren and others from uninten-tionally opening the doors, and willhelp ...

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Pushing the door inside lock knobto the LOCK 쎻 1 or UNLOCK 쎻 2 position will lock or unlock the corresponding door. (The rear hatch/trunk lid lock is linked with the driver side door lock.)To individually lock the doors from the outside (without a key), move the inside ...

It is possible to lock/unlock all doors (including the rear hatch/trunk lid), release the rear hatch/trunk lid and activate the panic alarm by using the keyfobfrom outside the vehicle. Before locking the doors, make sure thekey is not left in the vehicle. The keyfobcan operate at a distance of appro...

4. All the doors will lock. All of the doors will lock when the LOCK button on the keyfob is pushed even though a door remains open and/or theignition switch is in the ONposition. 5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once. 쐌 When the LOCK button is pushed with all doors locked, ...

The panic alarm stops when: 쐌 It has run for 30 seconds, or 쐌 The LOCK button or the UNLOCK button is pushed, or 쐌 The PANIC button or the HATCH/TRUNK button is pushed on the keyfobfor longer than 0.5 seconds. Setting hazard indicator and horn mode This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn mo...

once and the horn chirps once. 1. Pull the hood lock release handle 쎻 1 located below the instrument panel; the hood will then spring up slightly. 2. Raise the lever 쎻 2 at the front of the hood with your fingertips and raise the hood. 3. Insert the assist bar into the slot 쎻 3 in the front edge of ...

WARNING Do not drive with the rear hatch open.This could allow dangerous exhaustgases to be drawn into the vehicle. See“Precautions when starting and driving”in the “5. Starting and driving” sectionfor exhaust gas. OPENER OPERATION The rear hatch release switch is located be- tween the license plate...

SECONDARY REAR HATCH RELEASE The secondary rear hatch release mechanism allows opening the rear hatch in the event of discharged battery or emergency.The release (string) handle is located under the strut tower bar inside the luggage compartment. To open the rear hatch from the inside, firmly pull t...

쐌 Push the power door lock switch to the UNLOCK side. (After locking the doors with a keyfob, this switch is not available due to the security system.) To close, push the trunk lid down securely.The trunk lid release switch is linked with the driver side door lock. To open the trunk lid, unlock the ...

The interior trunk lid release mechanism pro- vides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk.The handle 쎻 A is located inside the trunk com- partment as illustrated. To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull the release handle towards you until the...

1. Soft top operating switch2. Soft top indicator light (on the combination meter) 3. Top side rail4. Top latch lever5. Soft top6. Top storage lid7. Trunk lid8. Rear window9. Rear section of the top BEFORE OPERATING THE TOP The soft top of your 350Z Roadster is electrically operated. You can fully o...

vehicle body. 쐌 Do not place anything in the top stor-age area. The top will not fit thereproperly, and this could damage thetop and/or the vehicle body. 쐌 Do not sit or place excessive weighton the top and the storage lid, espe-cially when the top is being operated.The top may be damaged. 쐌 Do not ...

Top latch lever The soft top has three locking points to engage the front edge of the top to the vehicle body. Operating the top latch lever enables you to lock or unlock all three locking points at the same time. CAUTION Before opening the top, be sure torelease the top latch. After closing,securel...

CEL position and the passenger seat is occu- pied, ask the passenger to sit forward when the top is being opened or closed. Automatic window lowering When the soft top operating switch is pressed, the power windows will automatically be low- ered completely. The windows do not rise auto- matically a...

CLOSING THE TOP 1. Apply the parking brake and move the selec- tor lever to the P (Park) position (for the automatic transmission model) or the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position (for the manual transmission model). 2. Start the engine.3. Depress the foot brake pedal.4. Push CLOSE on the soft t...

3. Close the soft top.a. Remove the harness connectors of the top motor, 쎻 F (right side of the vehicle) and 쎻 H (left side). CAUTION Two harness connectors are installed onthe right side and three on the left sideas shown. Only the harness connectors 쎻 F and 쎻 H should be removed. (Do not remove th...

and falls simultaneously. Support thetop by hand so it does not strike thebody. b. Lower the rear part of the top and push it onto the top storage lid. The top is locked to the storage lid, but the bottom of the rear part is not closed tightly. CAUTION 쐌 After closing the top manually, havethe syste...

OPENER OPERATION To open the fuel-filler door, push the opener switch located below the instrument panel. To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely. FUEL-FILLER CAP 쎻 1 To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it counter- clockwise. 쎻 2 Hang the string of the cap on the hook 쎻 A as shown while refueli...

the cap. 쐌 Do not attempt to top off the fueltank after the fuel pump nozzle shutsoff automatically. Continued refuel-ing may cause fuel overflow, result-ing in fuel spray and possibly a fire. 쐌 Use only an original equipment typefuel-filler cap as a replacement. It hasa built-in safety valve needed...

TILT OPERATION Push the lock lever down and adjust the steering wheel up or down to the desired position.Push the lock lever up securely to lock the steering wheel in place. WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel whiledriving. You could lose control of yourvehicle and cause an accident. 1. To bloc...

INSIDE MIRROR Adjust the height and the angle of the inside mirror to the desired position. The night position 쎻 1 will reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night.Use the day position 쎻 2 when driving in daylight hours. WARNING Use the night position only when neces-sary, becau...

description in the “2. Instruments and controls” section. OUTSIDE MIRRORS WARNING Objects viewed in the outside mirror onthe passenger side are closer than theyappear. Be careful when moving to theright. Using only this mirror could causean accident. Use the inside mirror orglance over your shoulder...

Foldable outside mirrors Fold the outside mirror by pushing it toward the rear of the vehicle. IC0565 3-28 Pre-driving checks and adjustments 墌 06.7.20/Z33-D/V5.0 墍

WARNING 쐌 Positioning of the heating or air con-ditioning controls and display con-trols should not be done while driv-ing, in order that full attention maybe given to driving operation. 쐌 Do not disassemble or modify thissystem. If you do, it may result inaccidents, fire, or electric shock. 쐌 Do no...

Clock Format: Choose either the 12-hour clock display or the 24-hour clock display. Offset Adjust: Adjust the time by increasing or decreasing per minute. Daylight Saving Time: Turn this item to ON for daylight saving time application. Time Zone: Choose the time zone from the following 쐌 Pacific 쐌 M...

HOW TO USE THE “ ” BUTTON To change the display brightness, push the “ ” (DAY/NIGHT) button. Pushing the but- ton again will change the display to DAY or NIGHT display. Then, adjust the brightness mov- ing the joystick right or left.If no operation is done within 10 seconds, or if the “BACK” button ...

1. Air flow control dial2. Temperature control dial** The display of degrees: “60-75-90” is used for °F (US). “18-25-32” is used for °C (Canada). 3. Fan speed control dial4. Rear window defroster button (See the “2. Instruments and controls” sec- tion.) 5. Air intake button (Air recirculation and Fr...

The air conditioning system in your NISSAN vehicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone layer. How- ever, special charging equipment and lubricant are required when servicing your NISSAN air conditioner. Using improper ...

FM RADIO RECEPTION Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 to 30 miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural (single channel) FM having slightly more range than stereo FM. External influences may sometimes interfere with FM station reception even if the FM station is within 25 miles (40 km). The strength o...

CHECK DISC: 쐌 Confirm that the CD is inserted cor-rectly (the label side is facing up, etc.). 쐌 Confirm that the CD is not bent or warped and it is free of scratches. PUSH EJECT:This is a malfunction due to excessive temperature inside the player. Remove the CD by pushing the EJECT button. After a s...

Troubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the disc was inserted correctly.Check if the disc is scratched or dirty.Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using theplayer.If there is a ...

FM-AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER 1. MUTE button2. SEEK/APS REW, APS FF/TRACK CHANGE button 3. DISP (Display) CHANGE button4. SCAN tuning button5. CD play button6. RADIO (FM/AM) band select button7. MIX play button 8. RPT (Repeat) play button9. CD EJECT button10. TUNE/FF ⋅ REW button 11. ON ...

the AUDIO button until the desired mode (BASS, TREBLE, FADER or BALANCE) ap- pears in the display. Push the TUNE ( , ) or SEEK ( , ) button to adjust Bass and Treble to the desired level. Use the TUNE or SEEK button also to adjust Fader or Balance modes. Fader adjusts the sound level between the fro...

FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER 1. CD LOAD button2. SEEK/APS REW, APS FF/TRACK CHANGE button 3. DISP (Display) CHANGE button4. SCAN tuning button5. CD PLAY button6. RADIO (FM/AM/SAT*) band select button7. PTY (Program type), CAT (Category)* select button 8. RPT (Repeat) play/CLOCK but...

change from stereo to monaural reception.If the satellite radio signal is lost due to interfer- ence while driving, in a parking structure or tunnel for example, “NO SIGNAL” will be dis- played and no satellite radio station will be available. TUNE (Tuning): WARNING The radio should not be tuned whi...

쐌 Music or programming type such as “Classi- cal”, “Country”, or “Rock”. 쐌 Traffic reports about delays or construction. If the station broadcasts RDS information, the RDS icon is displayed. Program type (PTY)/Category (CAT) select: When PTY button is pushed during FM mode, the PTY (CAT) name of the...

CAUTION 쐌 Do not force the compact disc intothe slot. This could damage theplayer. 쐌 Do not use 3.1 in (8 cm) discs. If the system has been turned off while the compact disc was playing, pushing the ON ⋅ OFF/VOL control knobwill start the com- pact disc. CD LOAD: To insert a CD in the CD changer, pu...

Push several times to skip back or skip through programs.This system searches for the blank intervals between selections. If there is a blank interval within one program or there is no interval be- tween programs, the system may not stop in the desired or expected location. FOLDER change (CD changer...

5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving ............................ 5-2 Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ................................. 5-2Three-way catalyst .......................................................... 5-3Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ................. 5...

WARNING 쐌 Do not leave children or adults whowould normally require the supportof others alone in your vehicle. Petsshould not be left alone either. Theycould accidentally injure themselvesor others through inadvertent opera-tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot,sunny days, temperatures in a closedvehic...

쐌 The exhaust system and body shouldbe inspected by a qualified mechanicwhenever: • The vehicle is raised for service. • You suspect that exhaust fumesare entering into the passengercompartment. • You notice a change in the soundof the exhaust system. • You have had an accident involv-ing damage to ...

sure. 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 ability.Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire ...

tire” in the “6. In case of emergency”section for changing a flat tire.) 쐌 When a spare tire is mounted or awheel is replaced, tire pressure willnot be indicated, the TPMS will notfunction and the low tire pressurewarning light will flash. Contact yourNISSAN dealer as soon as possiblefor tire replac...

reduces coordination, delays reactiontime and impairs judgement. Driving af-ter drinking alcohol increases the likeli-hood of being involved in an accidentinjuring yourself and others. Addition-ally, if you are injured in an accident,alcohol can increase the severity of theinjury. NISSAN is committe...

WARNING Never remove or turn the key to theLOCK position while driving. The steer-ing wheel will lock. This may cause thedriver to lose control of the vehicle andcould result in serious vehicle damageor personal injury. MANUAL TRANSMISSION The ignition switch includes a device that helps prevent acc...

OFF (1)The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel.The ignition lock is designed so that the key cannot be turned to LOCK and removed until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park) position.ACC (Accessories) (2)This position activates electrical accessories such as the radio w...

1. Apply the parking brake.2. Automatic transmission: Move the selector lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). (P preferred.)The starter is designed not to operate if the selector lever is in one of the driving posi- tions. Manual transmission: Move the shift lever to N (Neutral) position, and depress th...

key is removed from the ignition switch. 1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and push the selector lever button to shift into a driving gear. 2. Release the parking brake and foot brake, then gradually start the vehicle in motion. WARNING 쐌 Do not depress the accelerator pedalwhile shifting from ...

WARNING Apply the parking brake if the selectorlever is in any position while the engineis not running. Failure to do so couldcause the vehicle to move unexpectedlyor roll away and result in serious per-sonal injury or property damage. If the key is turned to OFF or ACC for any reason while the vehi...

Up-shift indicator The manual transmission up-shift indicator is located in the tachometer and shows the driver the timing to shift into a higher gear by illuminat- ing. The use of the up-shift indicator will help you to upshift at a constant engine speed (rpm) from any gear.The up-shift indicator w...

Suggested maximum speed in each gear Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not running smoothly, or if you need to accelerate.Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed (shown below) in any gear. For level road driving, use the highest gear suggested for that speed. Always observe posted speed l...

WARNING Do not use the cruise control when driv-ing under the following conditions: 쐌 When it is not possible to keep thevehicle at a set speed. 쐌 In heavy traffic or in traffic that variesin speed. 쐌 On winding or hilly roads. 쐌 On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice,etc.). 쐌 In very windy areas. Doing...

CAUTION During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),follow these recommendations to ob-tain maximum engine performance andensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure tofollow these recommendations may re-sult in shortened engine life and re-duced engine performance. 쐌 Avoid dr...

WARNING 쐌 Do not stop or park the vehicle overflammable materials such as drygrass, waste paper or rags. They mayignite and cause a fire. 쐌 Never leave the engine running whilethe vehicle is unattended. 쐌 Do not leave children unattended in-side the vehicle. 1. Firmly apply the parking brake.2. Auto...

쐌 HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: 쎻 2 Turn the wheels away from the curband move the vehicle back until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb. 쐌 HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO CURB: 쎻 3 Turn the wheels toward the side of the road so the vehicle will move away from the center of the road if it moves. 4...

WARNING 쐌 While driving on a slippery surface,be careful when braking, accelerat-ing or downshifting. Abrupt brakingor accelerating could cause thewheels to skid and result in an acci-dent. 쐌 If the engine is not running or isturned off while driving, the powerassist for the brakes will not work.Bra...

instrument panel. The brake system then oper- ates normally, but without anti-lock assistance.If the light comes on during the self-test or while driving, take the vehicle to a NISSAN dealer for repair. WARNING The anti-lock brake system is a sophis-ticated device, but it cannot prevent ac-cidents r...

model without the traction control system. WARNING The traction control system is designedto prevent the wheels from spinning.However, it does not prevent vehicleslipping or spinning due to abrupt steer-ing operation at high speeds or by care-less or dangerous driving techniques.Be especially carefu...

FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply deicer or glycerin to it through the key hole. If the lock becomes frozen, heat the key before insert- ing it into the key hole. ANTI-FREEZE In the winter when it is anticipated that the temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C), ch...

be damaged and/or vehicle handling and perfor- mance may be adversely affected. 쐌 Never install the tire chains on a T-type spare tire. 쐌 Do not use the tire chains on dry roads. 쐌 Tire chains must be installed only on the rear wheels and not on the front wheels. SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT It is recom...

6 In case of emergency Flat tire .................................................................................... 6-2 Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ................. 6-2Changing a flat tire ......................................................... 6-2 Jump starting ........................

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). It monitors tire pres- sure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. The sys- tem also di...

signal professional road assistance person- nel that you need assistance. 6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away from traffic and clear of the vehicle. WARNING 쐌 Make sure the parking brake is se-curely applied and the manual trans-mission is shifted into R (Re...

Roadster models: 1. Spare tire — Turn the retainer counterclock- wise to remove. 2. Jack — Unfasten the belt and lift the jack up to remove. 3. Jacking tools — They are in the tool bag. Jacking up the vehicle and removing the damaged tire WARNING 쐌 Never get under the vehicle while it issupported on...

Installing the spare tire The spare tire is designed for emergencyuse. See specific instructions under theheading “Wheels and tires” in the “8. Main-tenance and do-it-yourself” section. 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put the wheel on and tighten the...

WARNING 쐌 Always make sure that the spare tireand jacking equipment are properlysecured after use. Such items canbecome dangerous projectiles in anaccident or sudden stop. 쐌 The spare tire is designed for emer-gency use. See specific instructionsunder the heading “Wheels and tires”in the “8. Mainten...

WARNING Always follow the instructions below.Failure to do so could result in damageto the charging system and cause per-sonal injury. 1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, position the two vehicles to bring their bat- teries into close proximity to each other. Do not allow the two vehicl...

7. After starting your engine, carefully discon- nect the negative cable and then the positive cable. 8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover the vent holes as it may be contaminated with corrosive acid. Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing. ...

windows, and move the temperature control to maximum hot and the fan control to high speed. 3. If engine overheating is caused by climbing a long hill on a hot day, run the engine at a fast idle (approximately 1,500 rpm) until the tem- perature gauge indication returns to normal. 4. Get out of the v...

tion. If any unit is damaged, dolliesmust be used. 쐌 Always attach safety chains beforetowing. For information about towing your vehicle behind a recreational vehicle (RV), refer to “Flat towing” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section of this manual. TOWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN NISS...

ground or four wheels on the ground(forward or backward) as this maycause serious and expensive damageto the transmission.If it is necessary to tow the vehiclewith the front wheels raised, alwaysuse towing dollies under the rearwheels. 쐌 When towing rear wheel drive mod-els with the front wheels on ...

pull on the vehicle at an angle. 쐌 Pulling devices should be routed sothey do not touch any part of thesuspension, steering, brake or cool-ing systems. 쐌 Pull devices such as ropes or canvasstraps are not recommended for usein vehicle towing or recovery. If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, ...

7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior ................................................................... 7-2 Washing ............................................................................ 7-2Waxing ............................................................................... 7-3Removing s...

In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it.In the following cases, please wash your vehicle as soon as possible to protect the paint surface. 쐌 After a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain 쐌 After driving on coastal roads 쐌 When conta...

top regularly before it becomes quite dirty. Leav- ing the soft top dirty or soiled for a long period will cause deterioration to the quality of the top material.Remove dust or dirt on the soft top with a soft brush or sponge, then rinse it with plenty of clean water. When the top is quite dirty, wa...

abrasive cleaners or chlorine-baseddisinfectant cleaners. They coulddamage the electrical conductors orrear window defroster elements. 쐌 If glass cleaner gets on the soft top,immediately wash it off with cleanwater. (Roadster models) ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS Wash regularly with a sponge dampened in a m...

Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp- ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a dry soft cloth.Regular care and cleaning is required in ...

SEAT BELTS The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution. Allow the belts to dry completely before using them. See “Seat belt maintenance” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section. WARNING Do not allow wet seat bel...

CAUTION 쐌 Never remove dirt, sand or other de-bris from the passenger compart-ment by washing it out with a hose.Remove dirt with a vacuum cleaner orbroom. 쐌 Never allow water or other liquids tocome in contact with electronic com-ponents inside the vehicle as thismay damage them. Chemicals used for...

Your new NISSAN has been designed to have minimum maintenance requirements with longer service intervals to save you both time and money. However, some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your NISSAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its emission and engine performance....

corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently. Lights*: Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlight aim. Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*:...

Windshield defroster: Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in good quantity when operating the heater or air conditioner. Under the hood and the vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically (for example, each time you check the engine oil or ...

When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precau- tions which should be closely observed. WARNING 쐌 Park the vehicle on a level surface,apply the parking br...

der information” in the “9. Technical and con- sumer information” section.You should be aware that incomplete or im- proper servicing may result in operating difficul- ties or excessive emissions, and could affect your warranty coverage. If in doubt about any servicing, have it done by a NISSAN deal...

1. Fuse/fusible link holder2. Battery3. Engine oil filler cap4. Brake fluid reservoir5. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T models)6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir7. Power steering fluid reservoir8. Engine coolant reservoir9. Radiator filler cap10. Engine oil dipstick11. Air cleaner Do not tamper with t...

The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality, year-round, anti-freeze cool- ant solution. The anti-freeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors, therefore additional cooling system additives are not necessary. WARNING 쐌 Never remove the radiator or coolantreservoi...

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT 쐌 Major cooling system repairs should be per- formed by a NISSAN dealer. The service procedures can be found in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. 쐌 Improper servicing can result in reduced heater performance and engine overheating. WARNING 쐌 To avoid being scalded, never...

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply parking brake. 2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature. 3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Rein- sert it al...

쐌 A suitable adapter should be attached to the jack stand saddle. 5. Remove the plastic engine undercover.a. Remove the small plastic clip at the center point of the undercover. b. Then remove the other bolts that hold the undercover in place. CAUTION Make sure the correct lifting and sup-port point...

CAUTION The dipstick must be inserted in place toprevent oil spillage from the dipstickhole while filling the engine with oil. See “Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section for drain and refill capac- ity. The drain and refill capacity depen...

Check the fluid level in the reservoir tank.The fluid level should be checked using the HOT range at fluid temperatures of 122 - 176°F (50 - 80°C) or using the COLD range at fluid tem- peratures of 32 - 86°F (0 - 30°C).If the fluid is below the MIN line, add Genuine NISSAN PSF fluid. Remove the cap ...

BRAKE FLUID Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid is below the MIN line or the brake warning light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line. If fluid must be added frequently, the system should be thoroughly checked by a NI...

WARNING Anti-freeze is poisonous and should bestored carefully in marked containersout of the reach of children. CAUTION 쐌 Do not substitute engine anti-freezecoolant for window washer solution.This may result in damage to thepaint. 쐌 Do not fill the window washer reser-voir tank with washer fluid c...

JUMP STARTING If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump starting” in the “6. In case of emergency” section. If the engine does not start by jump starting, the battery may have to be replaced. Contact a NISSAN dealer. 1. Power steering fluid pump2. Alternator3. Crankshaft pulley4. Air conditioner comp...

REPLACING SPARK PLUGS If replacement is required, see a NISSAN dealer for servicing. WARNING Be sure the engine and ignition switchare off and that the parking brake isengaged securely. CAUTION Be sure to use the correct socket toremove the spark plugs. An incorrectsocket can damage the spark plugs....

others to be burned. The air cleanernot only cleans the air, it stops theflame if the engine backfires. If it isnot there, and the engine backfires,you could be burned. Do not drivewith the air cleaner removed, and becareful when working on the enginewith the air cleaner removed. 쐌 Never pour fuel i...

REPLACING Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.1. Pull the wiper arm.2. Push the release tab 쎻 A , then move the wiper blade down the wiper arm to remove 쎻 1 . 3. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until a click sounds. If necessary, clean the windshield washer nozzle 쎻 A with a need...

CHECKING PARKING BRAKE From the released position, pull the parking brake lever up slowly and firmly. If the number of clicks is out of the range listed below, see a NISSAN dealer. 쐌 6 - 7 clicks under pulling force of 45 lb(200 N) CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL With the engine running, check the distance 쎻 A...

be followed. For additional information, see the appropriate maintenance log shown in the NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide. BRAKE BOOSTER Check the brake booster function as follows:1. With the engine off, press and release the brake pedal several times. When brake pedal movement (distance of tr...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or loweramperage rating than that specified onthe fuse box cover. This could damagethe electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not operate, check for an open fuse.1. Be sure the ignition switch and headlight switch a...

Replace the battery as follows:1. Open the lid using a suitable tool.2. Replace the battery with a new one. Recommended battery: CR2025 or equiva- lent Make sure that the ⊕ side faces the bottom case. 3. Close the lid securely.4. Push the keyfobbutton two or three times to check its operation. See a...

쎻 1 Front view 1. Headlight (low-beam, high-beam)2. Spot light3. Front park light4. Front turn signal light5. Front side marker light 쎻 2 Rear view (Coupe), 쎻 3 Rear view (Roadster) 6. Luggage compartment light (Coupe) or Trunk light (Roadster) 7. High-mounted stop light8. Rear combination light (Si...

HEADLIGHTSReplacing If replacement is required, see a NISSAN dealer. Xenon headlight bulb: WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE When xenon headlights are on, theyproduce a high voltage. To prevent anelectric shock, never attempt to modifyor disassemble. Always have your xe-non headlights replaced at a NISSANdealer....

TIRE PRESSURETire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). It monitors tire pres- sure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. The sys...

Tire and loading information label 쎻 1 Seating capacity: The maximum number of occupants that can be seated in the vehicle. 쎻 2 Vehicle load limit: See loading infor- mation in the “Technical and con- sumer information” section. 쎻 3 Original size: The size of the tires originally installed on the ve...

Checking the tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too hard or force the valve stem sideways, or air will escape. If the hissing sound of air escaping from the tire is heard while checking the pressure, reposi...

TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information iden- tifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also pro- vides the tire identification number (TIN) for safety standard certification. Th...

other sidewall of the tire, or (2) the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetri- cal tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. TYPES OF TIRES WARNING 쐌 When changing or replacing tires, besure all four tires are of the sametype (i.e., Summer, All Season ...

TIRE CHAINS CAUTION Tire chains/cables cannot be installedon 265/35R19 size tires. Installation ofthe tire chains/cables on 265/35R19size tires will cause damage to the ve-hicle. If you plan to use tire chains/cables, you should install 245/45R18 size tires on your vehicle. Use of tire chains may be...

1. Wear indicator 2. Wear indicator location mark Tire wear and damage WARNING 쐌 Tires should be periodically in- spected for wear, cracking, bulging or objects caught in the tread. If excessive wear, cracks, bulging or deep cuts are found, the tire(s) should be replaced. 쐌 The original tires have b...

9 Technical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .............. 9-2 Fuel recommendation .................................................... 9-3Engine oil and oil filter recommendation .................. 9-5Recommended SAE viscosity number ...................... 9-6Air...

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedureinstructed in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended specifications US measure Im...

FUEL RECOMMENDATION Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96).If premium gasoline is not available, unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI number (Research octane number 91) may be temporarily used,...

quality and/or viscosity is not covered by the new NISSAN vehicle limited warranties.Your engine was filled with a high quality engine oil when it was built. You do not have to change the oil before the first recommended change interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your v...

ENGINE Model VQ35DE Type Gasoline, 4-cycle Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 60° Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.760 x 3.205 (95.5 x 81.4) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 213.5 (3,498) Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6*1 Idle speed rpm See the emission control label on theunderside of the hood. Ignition timin...

When planning to travel in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehicle’s engine.Using fuel with too low an octane rating may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded engine gaso- line. Therefore, avoid taking your veh...

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (F.M.V.S.S.) or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (C.M.V.S.S.) certification label is af- fixed as shown. This label contains valuable vehicle...

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL The cold tire inflation pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the driver side center pillar. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is affixed inside of the hood as shown. STI0366 STI0325 9-12 Te...

Use the following steps to mount the license plate:Before mounting the license plate, confirm that the following parts are enclosed in the vinyl bag. 쐌 License plate bracket 쐌 J-nut x 2 쐌 Screw x 2 쐌 Screw grommet x 2 1. Temporarily place the license plate bracket while aligning points 쎻 A of the fr...

8. Install the license plate with bolts that are no longer than 0.55 in (14 mm). WARNING 쐌 It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. 쐌 Do not allow people to ride in any area of ...

Total load capacity - maximum total weight limit specified of the load (pas- sengers and cargo) for the vehicle. This is the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the trailer tongue weight must be included as part...

Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. See “Measurement of Weights” later in this section.Also check tires for proper inflation pres- sures. See the Tire and Loading Informa- tion...

Roadster model: Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle. Coupe model:Your new vehicle was designed to be used primarily to carry passengers and cargo. Re- member that towing a trailer places additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, drive train, steer- ing, braking and other systems.A NISSAN Towing ...

Tongue load Keep the tongue load between 9 and 11% of the total trailer load within the maximum tongue load limits shown in the following Towing Load/Specification chart. If the tongue load be- comes excessive, rearrange cargo to allow for proper tongue load. Maximum gross vehicle weight/ maximum gr...

no more than 1/16 ″ smaller than the hole in the ball mount. 쐌 The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be long enough to be properly secured to the ball mount. There should be at least 2 threads showing beyond the lock washer and nut. Class I hitch Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball m...

the proper equipment and to have itinstalled. Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or local regulations. When wiring the vehicle for towing, connect the stop and tail light pickup into the vehicle electrical circuit at a point be- tween the sensor and stop light or light switch. Trailer bra...

opening the windows, switching the fan con- trol to high and setting the temperature con- trol to the HOT position. 쐌 Trailer towing consumes more fuel than nor- mal circumstances. 쐌 Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km). 쐌 Have a vehicle serviced more often than at intervals speci...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s recommendations when using their product. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 쐌 Always tow with the manual trans...

WARNING The temperature grade for this tire isestablished for a tire that is properlyinflated and not overloaded. Excessivespeed, under-inflation, or excessiveloading, either separately or in combi-nation, can cause heat build-up andpossible tire failure. Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the follow...

free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647- 7261). Due to legal requirements in some states/ areas, your vehicle may be required to be in what is called the “ready condition” for an Inspection/ Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission control system.The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it is drive...

For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals for this model year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact: Resolve Corporation 20770 Westwood Road Strongsville, OH 44136 1-800-247-5321 For Canada: To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Service Manual or Owner’s Manual, pl...

FUEL RECOMMENDATION: Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96).If premium gasoline is not available, unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI number (Research octane number 91) may be temporarily used...

1. Engine oil (P.8-10)2. Brake fluid (P.8-13)3. Meters and gauges (P.2-3)4. Fuel-filler door release (P.3-23)5. Hood release (P.3-8)6. Seat belt (P.1-10)7. Door lock/key (P.3-2)8. Rear hatch release (Coupe) (P.3-9) or Trunk lid release (Roadster) (P.3-10) 9. Engine coolant (P.8-8)10. Window washer f...

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. OWNER'S MANUAL 2006.5 350Z Z33-D 2006.5 NISSAN 350Z Z33-D Printing: July 2006 (23) Publication No.: OM6E-0Z33U1 Printed in Japan K100 NVR-01 (For vehicles equipped with NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System)