Maintenance and do-it-yourself | Nissan Z33-D specs

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Maintenance requirements	8-2
General maintenance	8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items	8-2
Maintenance precautions	8-5
Engine compartment check locations	8-7
Engine cooling system	8-8
Checking engine coolant level	8-8
Changing engine coolant	8-9
Engine oil	8-10
Checking engine oil level	8-10
Changing engine oil and filter	8-10
Automatic transmission fluid	8-12
Power steering fluid	8-13
Brake and clutch fluid	8-13
Brake fluid	8-14
Clutch fluid	8-14
Window washer fluid	8-14
Battery	8-15
Jump starting	8-17
Drive belts	8-17
Spark plugs	8-18
Replacing spark plugs	8-18

Air cleaner	8-18
Windshield wiper blades	8-19
Cleaning	8-19
Replacing	8-20
Parking brake and brake pedal	8-21
Checking parking brake	8-21
Checking brake pedal	8-21
Brake booster	8-22
Fuses	8-22
Engine compartment	8-23
Passenger compartment	8-24
Keyfob battery replacement	8-25
Lights	8-26
Headlights	8-27
Exterior and interior lights	8-28
Wheels and tires	8-30
Tire pressure	8-30
Tire labeling	8-34
Types of tires	8-36
Tire chains	8-37
Changing wheels and tires	8-37

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Nissan Z33-D owner manual Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Contents

2006.5 350Z Modification of Your Vehicle When Reading the Manual California Proposition 65 Warning Important Information about this ManualCalifornia Perchlorate Advisory Nissan Customer Care Program Contents Page Illustrated table of contents AIR BAGS, Seat Belts Child Restraints 2Illustrated table of contents Exterior Front Illustrated table of contents Exterior Rear 4Illustrated table of contentsCoupe Models Roadster Models Passenger Compartment 6Illustrated table of contents Illustrated table of contents 8Illustrated table of contents Illustrated table of contents Instrument Panel 10Illustrated table of contents Engine Compartment Memo 12Illustrated table of contents Safety Seats, seat belts and supple- mental restraint system Seats Reclining Forward and backward Reclining for driver’s seat 4Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Automatic passenger seatback tilt function Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Ventilated net seats if so equipped 6Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Coupe models manual type Roadster models power typeType B for ventilated net seat Tilting and Reclining PASSENGER’S Seat from DRIVER’S Seat 8Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seatback tilt cancel switchOperation conditions Head Restraint Adjustment Active Head Restraint except for ventilated net seats Precautions on Seat Belt UsageSeat Belts Could increase the risk of internal Position the lap belt as low and snugAs possible around the HIPS, not WAIST. a lap belt worn too high Child Safety Pregnant Women InfantsSmall children Larger children THREE-POINT Type Seat Belt with Retractor Injured PersonsFastening the seat belts Checking seat belt operation Unfastening the seat beltsOn the hips as shown Shoulder belt arm Seat Belt MaintenanceSeat Belt Extenders Precautions on Child Restraints SSS0100 Page SSS0261 Front facingFront facing step 22Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0641 TOP Tether Strap Child Restraint Coupe models only Anchor point location Booster Seats Precautions on Booster Seats Types of booster seats in your ve Be possible to properly install someAdjustable seatbacks should be po Fit your child and vehicle. It may not Booster Seat Installation On Front Passenger Seat Supplemental Restraint System Precautions on Supplemental Restraint SystemSeat to the rearmost position SSS0131 Page SSS0132 SSS0016 SSS0006 SSS0007 SSS0008 SSS0009 SSS0099 SSS0100 Air bags or side air bags or curtain Killed when the supplemental frontBag System, never install a rear Children may be severely injured or SSS0162 Nissan advanced air bag system 36Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Front passenger air bag Front passenger air bag and status light 38Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Other supplemental front air bag precautions 40Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Pre-tensioner seat belt system 42Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Supplemental AIR BAG Repair and replacement procedure Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls HomeLink universal transceiver if so equipped 2Instruments and controls Instruments and controls Meters and Gauges 4Instruments and controls Speedometer and OdometerSpeedometer Odometer/Twin trip odometer Serious engine damage Instruments and controls Resetting the trip odometerTachometer Changing the display Fuel Gauge Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Engine OIL Pressure Gauge Trip Computer Volt Meter8Instruments and controls Distance to empty dte mls or km Speed indicator mph or km/h Elapsed time hms and trip odometer mls or km Tire pressure indicator PSIStopwatch hms Display priority 12Instruments and controls Audible RemindersChecking Bulbs Anti-lock brake Charge warning light Or Brake warning lightDoor open warning light Low tire pressure warning Engine oil pressure warning lightLow tire pressure warning light 14Instruments and controls Seat belt warning light Low washer fluid warning lightSupplemental air bag warning light Indicator Lights Operation Slip indicator light Audible Reminders Vehicle Security System Security Systems Vehicle security system activation Security indicator lightHow to arm the vehicle security system How to stop an activated alarm Immobilizer Nissan dealer for service 22Instruments and controls Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch Coupe models 24Instruments and controls Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defroster SwitchFroster Lighting Headlight and Turn Signal SwitchHeadlight Switch Xenon Headlights Headlight beam select Battery saver systemDaytime Running Light System Canada only Lane change signal Turn Signal Switch 1 Turn signalInstrument Brightness Control Hazard Warning Flasher Horn Switch Heated Seats if so equipped 30Instruments and controls Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC OFF Switch if so equipped Clock Adjusting the Time Power Outlet Resetting32Instruments and controls Storage Cargo NET Sunglasses Holder Coupe models Front CUP HoldersSoft bottle holder Rear Floor BOX Console BOX36Instruments and controls Stowing Golf Bags Rear Parcel BOX Roadster models Coupe models38Instruments and controls Driver’s side power window switch Power WindowsWindows Auto reverse function Passenger side power window switchLocking passenger’s window Automatic operation Interior Lights Automatic Adjusting FunctionMAP Lights 42Instruments and controls Vanity Mirror Light Trunk Light Roadster models 44Instruments and controls Programming HomeLink Programming TROUBLE-DIAGNOSIS Programming HomeLink for Canadian CustomersOperating the HomeLink Universal Transceiver 46Instruments and controls Clearing the Programmed InformationReprogramming a Single HomeLink Button If Your Vehicle is Stolen Memo 48Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Never leave these keys in the vehicle 2Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsKeys Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System Keys Opening and closing windows Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsDoors Locking with KEY Lockout protection Locking with Power Door Lock Switch4Pre-driving checks and adjustments Locking with Inside Lock Knob Remote Keyless Entry System HOW to USE Remote Keyless Entry SystemLocking doors Opening the windows Using the panic alarm6Pre-driving checks and adjustments Unlocking doors Setting hazard indicator and horn mode Hood 8Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsHot immediately after the engine has been stopped Opener Operation Rear Hatch Coupe models Secondary Rear Hatch Release 10Pre-driving checks and adjustments Interior Trunk LID Release Cancel switch Secondary Trunk LID Release 12Pre-driving checks and adjustments Before Operating the TOP Soft TOP Roadster models SPA1701 When Operating the TOP To engage the latch after closing the top Top latch lever Soft top indicator light Automatic window lowering 18Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsOpening the TOP If the TOP does not Open or Close Electrically Closing the TOP 20Pre-driving checks and adjustments Right side Care of the Soft TOP and the Vehicle Body 22Pre-driving checks and adjustments FUEL-FILLER CAP FUEL-FILLER Door Cap Tilt Operation Steering Wheel SUN Visors Automatic ANTI-GLARE Inside Mirror if so equipped 26Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsMirrors Inside Mirror Outside Mirrors Foldable outside mirrors 28Pre-driving checks and adjustments Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Control Panel Buttons With Navigation System Safety NoteNames of the Components HOW to USE Info Button HOW to USE Joystick and Enter ButtonHOW to USE Back Button Setting UP the START-UP Screen 4Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems HOW to USE Setting Button Maintenance noticeInterval Reminder is set OFF Clock settings Display settings Daylight Saving Time Language/Units settingsOffset Adjust Clock Format Side Ventilators HOW to USE ButtonVentilators Center Ventilators Heater and AIR Conditioner Automatic Manual Operation Automatic Operation To turn the system off Air flow controlOperating Tips Radio reception Servicing AIR ConditionerAudio System Radio Satellite SAT Radio Reception if so equipped Audio Operation Precautions Compact Disc CD playerFM Radio Reception AM Radio Reception SAA0480 Explanation of terms Check Disc 16Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Playback order Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Specification chart 18Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Troubleshooting guide Disc CD Player On ⋅OFF/Volume controlAudio main operation FM-AM Radio with Compact Mute button Seek tuningScan tuning FM-AM radio operation FF Fast Forward, REW Rewind Compact disc CD player operationAPS Automatic Program Search FF, APS REW 22Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems CD in indicatorMIX MIX play Repeat RPT play Head unit FM-AM-SAT Radio with Compact Disc CD Changer FM-AM-SAT radio operation Disp SAT radio display change if so equipped Compact disc CD changer operation CD Load Removed, it will be pulled back into the slot to protect it CD Play select button CD Care and Cleaning Disc change CD changer/CD without MP3 or WMA AntennaCAR Phone or CB Radio Folder change CD changer/CD with MP3 or WMA Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems 32Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Starting and driving Prevent children’s access to car keys. Roadster models Precautions When Starting and DrivingExhaust GAS Carbon monoxide Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tpms THREE-WAY CatalystStarting and driving 4Starting and driving Additional information Drinking ALCOHOL/DRUGS and Driving Avoiding Collision and Rollover Automatic Transmission Ignition Switch6Starting and driving KEY Positions Manual Transmission 8Starting and driving Before Starting the Engine Driving the Vehicle Starting the EngineStarting the vehicle Shifting Key is removed from the ignition switch Manual shift mode 12Starting and driving Accelerator downshift D positionFail-safe Shift lock release SSD0536 Suggested up-shift speeds Up-shift indicator14Starting and driving Automatic transmission models Suggested maximum speed in each gearParking Brake To release Cruise Control Operations Precautions on Cruise Control16Starting and driving Cause engine damage Page Increasing Fuel Economy BREAK-IN Schedule18Starting and driving PARKING/PARKING on Hills Vacuum assisted brakes Power Steering Brake SystemBraking Precautions Using the brakes ANTI-LOCK Brake System ABS Traction Control System TCS if so equipped Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC System if so equipped Page Cold Weather Driving 26Starting and driving Special Winter EquipmentDriving on Snow or ICE Engine Block Heater if so equipped Memo 28Starting and driving Case of emergency 2In case of emergency Flat TireChanging a Flat Tire Stopping the vehicle Case of emergency Blocking wheelsGetting the spare tire and tools Coupe models Roadster models Jacking up the vehicle and removing the damaged tire4In case of emergency Jack should be used on level firm ground Stowing the damaged tire and tools Installing the spare tire Jump Starting Ground for example, strut mounting Bolt, etc. not to the batteryAlways connect positive + to posi Tive + and negative − to body If Your Vehicle Overheats Push StartingDo not stop the engine Towing Your Vehicle Towing Recommended by Nissan Vehicle Recovery Freeing a stuck vehicle Case of emergency 14In case of emergency Appearance and care Soft top care and cleaning Roadster models Cleaning ExteriorWashing Glass WaxingRemoving Spots Underbody Chrome Parts Aluminum Alloy WheelsTire Dressing Never use benzine, thinner or any similar material Cleaning InteriorFloor Mats Floor mat positioning aid driver’s side only Environmental Factors Influence the Rate of Corrosion Seat BeltsCorrosion Protection Most Common Factors Contributing to Vehicle Corrosion Winter, the underbody must be cleaned periodically 8Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself Explanation of General Maintenance Items Maintenance Requirements General MaintenanceOutside the vehicle Inside the vehicle Under the hood and the vehicle 4Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance Precautions 6Maintenance and do-it-yourself Engine Compartment Check Locations Checking Engine Coolant Level Engine Cooling System Changing Engine Coolant Checking Engine OIL Level 10Maintenance and do-it-yourselfEngine OIL Changing Engine OIL Filter Drain plug tightening torque 22 to 29 ft-lb 29 to 39 N⋅m Engine oil and filter After the operation 12Maintenance and do-it-yourselfAutomatic Transmission Fluid Brake and Clutch Fluid Power Steering Fluid Clutch Fluid 14Maintenance and do-it-yourselfWindow Washer Fluid Brake Fluid Battery DI0137MA Jump Starting Drive Belts Platinum-tipped spark plugs AIR CleanerSpark Plugs Replacing Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Cleaning Replacing 20Maintenance and do-it-yourself Checking Parking Brake Self-adjusting brakesBrake pad wear indicators Parking Brake and Brake Pedal Brake Booster 22Maintenance and do-it-yourselfFuses Fusible links Engine Compartment Passenger Compartment 24Maintenance and do-it-yourself Make sure that the ⊕ side faces the bottom case Keyfob Battery Replacement Lights 26Maintenance and do-it-yourselfFront view Replacing HeadlightsXenon headlight bulb 28Maintenance and do-it-yourself Replacement proceduresExterior and Interior Lights SDI1450A SDI1572 Tire pressure monitoring system Tpms 30Maintenance and do-it-yourselfWheels and Tires Tire Pressure Maintenance and do-it-yourself Tire and loading information label 32Maintenance and do-it-yourself Checking the tire pressure Tire LABELINGExample 34Maintenance and do-it-yourself Other tire-related terminology Snow tires Types of TiresAll season tires Summer tires Changing Wheels and Tires Tire rotation Tire Chains If the wheels are changed for any 38Maintenance and do-it-yourselfTire wear and damage Replacing wheels and tires Care of wheels Wheel balanceSpare tire T-type spare tire Page Technical and consumer information 2Technical and consumer information Capacities Recommended Fuel Lubricants Gasoline containing oxygenates Gasoline specificationsFuel Recommendation Reformulated gasoline 4Technical and consumer information FuelAftermarket fuel additives Octane rating tips Engine OIL and OIL Filter Recommendation 6Technical and consumer information Recommended SAE Viscosity Number Technical and consumer information Engine Specifications Tire Dimensions and WeightsWheels and Tires Road wheel 10Technical and consumer information Vehicle IdentificationVehicle Identification Number VIN Plate Vehicle Identification Number chassis number Emission Control Information Label Engine Serial NumberV.S.S./C.M.V.S.S Certification Label Tire and Loading Information Label AIR Conditioner Specification Label12Technical and consumer information Use the following steps to mount the license plate Installing Front License Plate Terms Vehicle Loading Information14Technical and consumer information Vehicle Load Capacity 16Technical and consumer information Steps for determining correct load limit Loading Tips Measurement of Weights Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle Towing a TrailerMaximum Load Limits Maximum trailer loads Trailer hitch Maximum gross vehicle weight/ maximum gross axle weightTowing Safety Tongue load Trailer lights Safety chainsClass I hitch Tire pressures Trailer towing tips Proper equipment and to have it installedTrailer brakes Pre-towing tips 22Technical and consumer information Flat Towing Treadwear Temperature A, B and CTreadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a Uniform Tire Quality Grading For US Emission Control System WarrantyFor Canada Free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1 1-800-647 Readiness for INSPECTION/ Maintenance I/M Test US only For USA Event Data Recorders26Technical and consumer information It’s your right Why should you take a chance?Event of a Collision Insist on the use of Genuine Nissan Collision Parts 28Technical and consumer information Index 10-2 10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6 10-7 10-8 Cold Tire Inflation Pressures NEW Vehicle BREAK-IN Procedures RecommendationGAS Station Information Engine OIL Recommendation Quick Reference Z33-D