Replacing Spark Plugs, AIR Cleaner | Nissan Z33-D manual

SPARK PLUGS

REPLACING SPARK PLUGS

If replacement is required, see a NISSAN dealer for servicing.

WARNING

Be sure the engine and ignition switch are off and that the parking brake is engaged securely.

AIR CLEANER

CAUTION

Be sure to use the correct socket to remove the spark plugs. An incorrect socket can damage the spark plugs.

8-18Maintenance and do-it-yourself

SDI0145

Platinum-tipped spark plugs

It is not necessary to replace the platinum-tipped spark plugs as frequently as the conventional type spark plugs since they will last much longer. Follow the maintenance log but, do not reuse them by cleaning or regapping.

Always replace with recommended platinum-tipped spark plugs.

SDI1446A

To remove the filter from the air cleaner, pull off the lock pins 1 and pull the unit upward 2 .

The filter element should not be cleaned and reused. Replace it according to the maintenance log shown in the “Service and Maintenance Guide”. When replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing and the cover with a damp cloth.

WARNING

Operating the engine with the air cleaner removed can cause you or

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Nissan Z33-D owner manual Replacing Spark Plugs, AIR Cleaner, Platinum-tipped spark plugs

Contents

2006.5 350Z When Reading the Manual Modification of Your Vehicle Important Information about this Manual California Proposition 65 WarningCalifornia Perchlorate Advisory Nissan Customer Care Program Contents Page Illustrated table of contents 2Illustrated table of contents AIR BAGS, Seat Belts Child Restraints Illustrated table of contents Exterior Front 4Illustrated table of contents Exterior RearCoupe Models Roadster Models 6Illustrated table of contents Passenger Compartment Illustrated table of contents 8Illustrated table of contents Illustrated table of contents 10Illustrated table of contents Instrument Panel Engine Compartment 12Illustrated table of contents Memo Safety Seats, seat belts and supple- mental restraint system Seats Forward and backward Reclining 4Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Reclining for driver’s seat Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Automatic passenger seatback tilt function 6Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Ventilated net seats if so equipped Roadster models power type Type B for ventilated net seatTilting and Reclining PASSENGER’S Seat from DRIVER’S Seat Coupe models manual type Seatback tilt cancel switch 8Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systemOperation conditions Head Restraint Adjustment Precautions on Seat Belt Usage Active Head Restraint except for ventilated net seatsSeat Belts Position the lap belt as low and snug As possible around the HIPS, notWAIST. a lap belt worn too high Could increase the risk of internal Child Safety Infants Small childrenLarger children Pregnant Women Injured Persons THREE-POINT Type Seat Belt with RetractorFastening the seat belts Unfastening the seat belts Checking seat belt operationOn the hips as shown Seat Belt Maintenance Shoulder belt armSeat Belt Extenders Precautions on Child Restraints SSS0100 Page SSS0261 Front facingFront facing step 22Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SSS0641 Anchor point location TOP Tether Strap Child Restraint Coupe models only Precautions on Booster Seats Booster Seats Be possible to properly install some Adjustable seatbacks should be poFit your child and vehicle. It may not Types of booster seats in your ve Booster Seat Installation On Front Passenger Seat Precautions on Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint SystemSeat to the rearmost position SSS0131 Page SSS0132 SSS0016 SSS0006 SSS0007 SSS0008 SSS0009 SSS0099 SSS0100 Killed when the supplemental front Bag System, never install a rearChildren may be severely injured or Air bags or side air bags or curtain SSS0162 Nissan advanced air bag system 36Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Front passenger air bag and status light Front passenger air bag 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 42Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Pre-tensioner seat belt 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 Meters and Gauges Instruments and controls Speedometer and Odometer SpeedometerOdometer/Twin trip odometer 4Instruments and controls Resetting the trip odometer TachometerChanging the display Serious engine damage Instruments and controls Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge Engine OIL Pressure Gauge Volt Meter Trip Computer8Instruments and controls Speed indicator mph or km/h Distance to empty dte mls or km Tire pressure indicator PSI Elapsed time hms and trip odometer mls or kmStopwatch hms Display priority Audible Reminders Checking BulbsAnti-lock brake 12Instruments and controls Or Brake warning light Charge warning lightDoor open warning light Engine oil pressure warning light Low tire pressure warning light14Instruments and controls Low tire pressure warning Low washer fluid warning light Seat belt warning lightSupplemental air bag warning light Indicator Lights Slip indicator light Operation Audible Reminders Security Systems Vehicle Security System Security indicator light How to arm the vehicle security systemHow to stop an activated alarm Vehicle security system activation Immobilizer Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Nissan dealer for service 22Instruments and controls Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch Coupe models Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defroster Switch 24Instruments and controlsFroster Headlight and Turn Signal Switch Headlight SwitchXenon Headlights Lighting Battery saver system Headlight beam selectDaytime Running Light System Canada only Turn Signal Switch 1 Turn signal Lane change signalInstrument Brightness Control Hazard Warning Flasher Horn Switch Heated Seats if so equipped Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC OFF Switch if so equipped 30Instruments and controls Adjusting the Time Clock Resetting Power Outlet32Instruments and controls Storage Sunglasses Holder Coupe models Cargo NET CUP Holders FrontSoft bottle holder Console BOX Rear Floor BOX36Instruments and controls Rear Parcel BOX Stowing Golf Bags Coupe models Roadster models38Instruments and controls Power Windows Driver’s side power window switchWindows Passenger side power window switch Locking passenger’s windowAutomatic operation Auto reverse function Automatic Adjusting Function Interior LightsMAP Lights Vanity Mirror Light 42Instruments and controls Trunk Light Roadster models Programming HomeLink 44Instruments and controls Programming HomeLink for Canadian Customers Operating the HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver Programming TROUBLE-DIAGNOSIS Clearing the Programmed Information Reprogramming a Single HomeLink ButtonIf Your Vehicle is Stolen 46Instruments and controls Memo 48Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments 2Pre-driving checks and adjustments KeysNissan Vehicle Immobilizer System Keys Never leave these keys in the vehicle Pre-driving checks and adjustments DoorsLocking with KEY Opening and closing windows Locking with Power Door Lock Switch 4Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsLocking with Inside Lock Knob Lockout protection HOW to USE Remote Keyless Entry System Remote Keyless Entry SystemLocking doors Using the panic alarm 6Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsUnlocking doors Opening the windows Setting hazard indicator and horn mode 8Pre-driving checks and adjustments HoodHot immediately after the engine has been stopped Rear Hatch Coupe models Opener Operation 10Pre-driving checks and adjustments Secondary Rear Hatch Release Cancel switch Interior Trunk LID Release 12Pre-driving checks and adjustments Secondary Trunk LID Release Soft TOP Roadster models Before Operating the TOP SPA1701 When Operating the TOP Top latch lever To engage the latch after closing the top Soft top indicator light 18Pre-driving checks and adjustments Automatic window loweringOpening the TOP Closing the TOP If the TOP does not Open or Close Electrically 20Pre-driving checks and adjustments Right side 22Pre-driving checks and adjustments Care of the Soft TOP and the Vehicle Body FUEL-FILLER Door FUEL-FILLER CAP Cap Steering Wheel SUN Visors Tilt Operation 26Pre-driving checks and adjustments MirrorsInside Mirror Automatic ANTI-GLARE Inside Mirror if so equipped Outside Mirrors 28Pre-driving checks and adjustments Foldable outside mirrors Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Safety Note Control Panel Buttons With Navigation SystemNames of the Components HOW to USE Joystick and Enter Button HOW to USE Back ButtonSetting UP the START-UP Screen HOW to USE Info Button 4Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Maintenance notice HOW to USE Setting ButtonInterval Reminder is set OFF Display settings Clock settings Language/Units settings Offset AdjustClock Format Daylight Saving Time HOW to USE Button VentilatorsCenter Ventilators Side Ventilators Heater and AIR Conditioner Automatic Automatic Operation Manual Operation Air flow control To turn the system offOperating Tips Servicing AIR Conditioner Audio SystemRadio Radio reception Audio Operation Precautions Compact Disc CD player FM Radio ReceptionAM Radio Reception Satellite SAT Radio Reception if so equipped SAA0480 Check Disc Explanation of terms Playback order 16Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Specification chart Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Troubleshooting guide 18Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems On ⋅OFF/Volume control Audio main operationFM-AM Radio with Compact Disc CD Player Seek tuning Scan tuningFM-AM radio operation Mute button Compact disc CD player operation FF Fast Forward, REW RewindAPS Automatic Program Search FF, APS REW CD in indicator MIX MIX playRepeat RPT play 22Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems FM-AM-SAT Radio with Compact Disc CD Changer Head unit FM-AM-SAT radio operation Disp SAT radio display change if so equipped Compact disc CD changer operation CD Load CD Play select button Removed, it will be pulled back into the slot to protect it CD Care and Cleaning Antenna CAR Phone or CB RadioFolder change CD changer/CD with MP3 or WMA Disc change CD changer/CD without MP3 or WMA Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems 32Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Starting and driving Precautions When Starting and Driving Prevent children’s access to car keys. Roadster modelsExhaust GAS Carbon monoxide THREE-WAY Catalyst Tire Pressure Monitoring System TpmsStarting and driving Additional information 4Starting and driving Avoiding Collision and Rollover Drinking ALCOHOL/DRUGS and Driving Ignition Switch Automatic Transmission6Starting and driving Manual Transmission KEY Positions Before Starting the Engine 8Starting and driving Starting the Engine Driving the VehicleStarting the vehicle Key is removed from the ignition switch Shifting Manual shift mode Accelerator downshift D position Fail-safeShift lock release 12Starting and driving SSD0536 Up-shift indicator Suggested up-shift speeds14Starting and driving Suggested maximum speed in each gear Parking BrakeTo release Automatic transmission models Precautions on Cruise Control Cruise Control Operations16Starting and driving Cause engine damage Page BREAK-IN Schedule Increasing Fuel Economy18Starting and driving PARKING/PARKING on Hills Power Steering Brake System Braking PrecautionsUsing the brakes Vacuum assisted 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 Special Winter Equipment Driving on Snow or ICEEngine Block Heater if so equipped 26Starting and driving Memo 28Starting and driving Case of emergency Flat Tire Changing a Flat TireStopping the vehicle 2In case of emergency Blocking wheels Getting the spare tire and toolsCoupe models Case of emergency Jacking up the vehicle and removing the damaged tire Roadster models4In case of emergency Jack should be used on level firm ground Installing the spare tire Stowing the damaged tire and tools Jump Starting Bolt, etc. not to the battery Always connect positive + to posiTive + and negative − to body Ground for example, strut mounting Push Starting If Your Vehicle OverheatsDo 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 Cleaning Exterior Soft top care and cleaning Roadster modelsWashing Waxing Removing SpotsUnderbody Glass Aluminum Alloy Wheels Chrome PartsTire Dressing Cleaning Interior Floor MatsFloor mat positioning aid driver’s side only Never use benzine, thinner or any similar material Seat Belts Corrosion ProtectionMost Common Factors Contributing to Vehicle Corrosion Environmental Factors Influence the Rate of Corrosion Winter, the underbody must be cleaned periodically 8Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance Requirements General Maintenance Explanation of General Maintenance ItemsOutside the vehicle Inside the vehicle 4Maintenance and do-it-yourself Under the hood and the vehicle Maintenance Precautions 6Maintenance and do-it-yourself Engine Compartment Check Locations Engine Cooling System Checking Engine Coolant Level Changing Engine Coolant 10Maintenance and do-it-yourself Engine OILChanging Engine OIL Filter Checking Engine OIL Level Engine oil and filter Drain plug tightening torque 22 to 29 ft-lb 29 to 39 N⋅m 12Maintenance and do-it-yourself After the operationAutomatic Transmission Fluid Power Steering Fluid Brake and Clutch Fluid 14Maintenance and do-it-yourself Window Washer FluidBrake Fluid Clutch Fluid Battery DI0137MA Drive Belts Jump Starting AIR Cleaner Spark PlugsReplacing Spark Plugs Platinum-tipped spark plugs Cleaning Windshield Wiper Blades 20Maintenance and do-it-yourself Replacing Self-adjusting brakes Brake pad wear indicatorsParking Brake and Brake Pedal Checking Parking Brake 22Maintenance and do-it-yourself Brake BoosterFuses Engine Compartment Fusible links 24Maintenance and do-it-yourself Passenger Compartment Keyfob Battery Replacement Make sure that the ⊕ side faces the bottom case 26Maintenance and do-it-yourself LightsFront view Headlights ReplacingXenon headlight bulb Replacement procedures 28Maintenance and do-it-yourselfExterior and Interior Lights SDI1450A SDI1572 30Maintenance and do-it-yourself Wheels and TiresTire Pressure Tire pressure monitoring system Tpms Maintenance and do-it-yourself 32Maintenance and do-it-yourself Tire and loading information label Checking the tire pressure 34Maintenance and do-it-yourself Tire LABELINGExample Other tire-related terminology Types of Tires All season tiresSummer tires Snow tires Tire Chains Changing Wheels and Tires Tire rotation 38Maintenance and do-it-yourself Tire wear and damageReplacing wheels and tires If the wheels are changed for any Wheel balance Care of wheelsSpare tire T-type spare tire Page Technical and consumer information Capacities Recommended Fuel Lubricants 2Technical and consumer information Gasoline specifications Fuel RecommendationReformulated gasoline Gasoline containing oxygenates Fuel Aftermarket fuel additivesOctane rating tips 4Technical and consumer information Engine OIL and OIL Filter Recommendation Recommended SAE Viscosity Number 6Technical and consumer information Technical and consumer information Specifications Engine Dimensions and Weights Wheels and TiresRoad wheel Tire Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number VIN PlateVehicle Identification Number chassis number 10Technical and consumer information Engine Serial Number V.S.S./C.M.V.S.SCertification Label Emission Control Information Label AIR Conditioner Specification Label Tire and Loading Information Label12Technical and consumer information Installing Front License Plate Use the following steps to mount the license plate Vehicle Loading Information Terms14Technical and consumer information Vehicle Load Capacity Steps for determining correct load limit 16Technical and consumer information Measurement of Weights Loading Tips Towing a Trailer Maximum Load LimitsMaximum trailer loads Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle Maximum gross vehicle weight/ maximum gross axle weight Towing SafetyTongue load Trailer hitch Safety chains Class I hitchTire pressures Trailer lights Proper equipment and to have it installed Trailer brakesPre-towing tips Trailer towing tips Flat Towing 22Technical and consumer information Temperature A, B and C Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature aUniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear Emission Control System Warranty For USFor Canada Readiness for INSPECTION/ Maintenance I/M Test US only Free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1 1-800-647 Event Data Recorders For USA26Technical and consumer information Why should you take a chance? Event of a CollisionInsist on the use of Genuine Nissan Collision Parts It’s your right 28Technical and consumer information Index 10-2 10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6 10-7 10-8 NEW Vehicle BREAK-IN Procedures Recommendation GAS Station InformationEngine OIL Recommendation Cold Tire Inflation Pressures Quick Reference Z33-D