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

Incorrect tire pressure, including un- der inflation, may adversely affect tire life and vehicle handling.

WARNING

Improperly inflated tires can fail suddenly and cause an acci- dent.

The Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- ing (GVWR) is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label. The vehicle weight capacity is indi- cated on the Tire and Loading Information label. Do not load your vehicle beyond this capac- ity. Overloading your vehicle may result in reduced tire life, unsafe operating conditions due to premature tire failure, or unfavorable handling charac- teristics and could also lead to a serious accident. Loading be- yond the specified capacity may

also result in failure of other vehicle components.

Before taking a long trip, or whenever you heavily load your vehicle, use a tire pressure gauge to ensure that the tire pressures are at the specified level.

Do not drive your vehicle over 85 MPH (137 km/h) unless it is equipped with high speed rated tires. Driving faster than 85 MPH (137 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury.

For additional information re- garding tires, refer to “Impor- tant Tire Safety Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa- tion” (Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet.

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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 Type B for ventilated net seat Roadster models power typeTilting and Reclining PASSENGER’S Seat from DRIVER’S Seat Coupe models manual type 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 As possible around the HIPS, not Position the lap belt as low and snugWAIST. a lap belt worn too high Could increase the risk of internal Child Safety Small children InfantsLarger children Pregnant Women 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 Adjustable seatbacks should be po Be possible to properly install someFit your child and vehicle. It may not Types of booster seats in your ve 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 Bag System, never install a rear Killed when the supplemental frontChildren 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 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 Speedometer Speedometer and OdometerOdometer/Twin trip odometer 4Instruments and controls Tachometer Resetting the trip odometerChanging the display Serious engine damage Instruments and controls 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 Checking Bulbs Audible RemindersAnti-lock brake 12Instruments and controls Charge warning light Or Brake warning lightDoor open warning light Low tire pressure warning light Engine oil pressure warning light14Instruments and controls Low tire pressure warning 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 How to arm the vehicle security system Security indicator lightHow to stop an activated alarm Vehicle security system activation 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 Headlight Switch Headlight and Turn Signal SwitchXenon Headlights Lighting 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 Locking passenger’s window Passenger side power window switchAutomatic operation Auto reverse function Interior Lights Automatic Adjusting FunctionMAP Lights 42Instruments and controls Vanity Mirror Light Trunk Light Roadster models 44Instruments and controls Programming HomeLink Operating the HomeLink Programming HomeLink for Canadian CustomersUniversal Transceiver Programming TROUBLE-DIAGNOSIS Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button Clearing the Programmed InformationIf Your Vehicle is Stolen 46Instruments and controls Memo 48Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys 2Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsNissan Vehicle Immobilizer System Keys Never leave these keys in the vehicle Doors Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsLocking with KEY Opening and closing windows 4Pre-driving checks and adjustments Locking with Power Door Lock SwitchLocking with Inside Lock Knob Lockout protection Remote Keyless Entry System HOW to USE Remote Keyless Entry SystemLocking doors 6Pre-driving checks and adjustments Using the panic alarmUnlocking doors Opening the windows 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 Mirrors 26Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsInside Mirror Automatic ANTI-GLARE Inside Mirror if so equipped 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 Back Button HOW to USE Joystick and Enter ButtonSetting UP the START-UP Screen HOW to USE Info Button 4Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems HOW to USE Setting Button Maintenance noticeInterval Reminder is set OFF Clock settings Display settings Offset Adjust Language/Units settingsClock Format Daylight Saving Time Ventilators HOW to USE ButtonCenter Ventilators Side Ventilators Heater and AIR Conditioner Automatic Manual Operation Automatic Operation To turn the system off Air flow controlOperating Tips Audio System Servicing AIR ConditionerRadio Radio reception FM Radio Reception Audio Operation Precautions Compact Disc CD playerAM Radio Reception Satellite SAT Radio Reception if so equipped 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 Audio main operation On ⋅OFF/Volume controlFM-AM Radio with Compact Disc CD Player Scan tuning Seek tuningFM-AM radio operation Mute button FF Fast Forward, REW Rewind Compact disc CD player operationAPS Automatic Program Search FF, APS REW MIX MIX play CD in indicatorRepeat RPT play 22Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems 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 CAR Phone or CB Radio AntennaFolder 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 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 Fail-safe Accelerator downshift D positionShift lock release 12Starting and driving SSD0536 Suggested up-shift speeds Up-shift indicator14Starting and driving Parking Brake Suggested maximum speed in each gearTo release Automatic transmission models 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 Braking Precautions Power Steering Brake SystemUsing 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 Driving on Snow or ICE Special Winter EquipmentEngine Block Heater if so equipped 26Starting and driving Memo 28Starting and driving Case of emergency Changing a Flat Tire Flat TireStopping the vehicle 2In case of emergency Getting the spare tire and tools Blocking wheelsCoupe models Case of emergency 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 Always connect positive + to posi Bolt, etc. not to the batteryTive + and negative − to body Ground for example, strut mounting 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 Removing Spots WaxingUnderbody Glass Chrome Parts Aluminum Alloy WheelsTire Dressing Floor Mats Cleaning InteriorFloor mat positioning aid driver’s side only Never use benzine, thinner or any similar material Corrosion Protection Seat BeltsMost 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 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 Engine OIL 10Maintenance and do-it-yourselfChanging Engine OIL Filter Checking Engine OIL Level 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 Window Washer Fluid 14Maintenance and do-it-yourselfBrake Fluid Clutch Fluid Battery DI0137MA Jump Starting Drive Belts Spark Plugs AIR CleanerReplacing Spark Plugs Platinum-tipped spark plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Cleaning Replacing 20Maintenance and do-it-yourself Brake pad wear indicators Self-adjusting brakesParking Brake and Brake Pedal Checking Parking Brake 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 Wheels and Tires 30Maintenance and do-it-yourselfTire Pressure Tire pressure monitoring system Tpms 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 All season tires Types of TiresSummer tires Snow tires Changing Wheels and Tires Tire rotation Tire Chains Tire wear and damage 38Maintenance and do-it-yourselfReplacing wheels and tires If the wheels are changed for any Care of wheels Wheel balanceSpare tire T-type spare tire Page Technical and consumer information 2Technical and consumer information Capacities Recommended Fuel Lubricants Fuel Recommendation Gasoline specificationsReformulated gasoline Gasoline containing oxygenates Aftermarket fuel additives FuelOctane rating tips 4Technical and consumer information Engine OIL and OIL Filter Recommendation 6Technical and consumer information Recommended SAE Viscosity Number Technical and consumer information Engine Specifications Wheels and Tires Dimensions and WeightsRoad wheel Tire Vehicle Identification Number VIN Plate Vehicle IdentificationVehicle Identification Number chassis number 10Technical and consumer information V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S Engine Serial NumberCertification Label Emission Control Information 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 Maximum Load Limits Towing a TrailerMaximum trailer loads Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle Towing Safety Maximum gross vehicle weight/ maximum gross axle weightTongue load Trailer hitch Class I hitch Safety chainsTire pressures Trailer lights Trailer brakes Proper equipment and to have it installedPre-towing tips Trailer towing tips 22Technical and consumer information Flat Towing Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a Temperature A, B and CUniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear 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 Event of a Collision Why should you take a chance?Insist 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 GAS Station Information NEW Vehicle BREAK-IN Procedures RecommendationEngine OIL Recommendation Cold Tire Inflation Pressures Quick Reference Z33-D