Technical and consumer information | Nissan Z33-D specs

9 Technical and consumer information

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants	9-2	Installing front license plate	9-13
Fuel recommendation	9-3	Vehicle loading information	9-14
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation	9-5	Terms	9-14
Recommended SAE viscosity number	9-6	Vehicle load capacity	9-15
Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubricant		Loading tips	9-17
recommendations	9-6	Measurement of weights	9-17
Specifications	9-8	Towing a trailer	9-18
Engine	9-8	Maximum load limits	9-18
Wheels and tires	9-9	Towing safety	9-19
Dimensions and weights	9-9	Flat towing	9-22
When traveling or registering your vehicle in		Automatic transmission	9-23
another country	9-10	Manual transmission	9-23
Vehicle identification	9-10	Uniform tire quality grading	9-23
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate	9-10	Emission control system warranty	9-24
Vehicle identification number (chassis number)....	9-10	Reporting safety defects (US only)	9-24
Engine serial number	9-11	Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label	9-11	(US only)	9-25
Emission control information label	9-11	Event data recorders	9-26
Tire and loading information label	9-12	Owner’s manual/service manual order information ...	9-26
Air conditioner specification label	9-12	In the event of a collision	9-27

Image 263

Nissan Z33-D owner manual Technical and consumer information

Contents

2006.5 350Z Modification of Your Vehicle When Reading the Manual California Perchlorate Advisory Important Information about this ManualCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning 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 Coupe Models 4Illustrated table of contentsExterior Rear 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 Operation conditions Seatback tilt cancel switch8Safety Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Head Restraint Adjustment Seat Belts Precautions on Seat Belt UsageActive Head Restraint except for ventilated net seats 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 Fastening the seat belts Injured PersonsTHREE-POINT Type Seat Belt with Retractor On the hips as shown Unfastening the seat beltsChecking seat belt operation Seat Belt Extenders Seat Belt MaintenanceShoulder belt arm 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 Seat to the rearmost position Precautions on Supplemental Restraint SystemSupplemental Restraint System 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 8Instruments and controls Volt MeterTrip Computer Distance to empty dte mls or km Speed indicator mph or km/h Stopwatch hms Tire pressure indicator PSIElapsed time hms and trip odometer mls or km Display priority 12Instruments and controls Audible RemindersChecking Bulbs Anti-lock brake Door open warning light Or Brake warning lightCharge warning light Low tire pressure warning Engine oil pressure warning lightLow tire pressure warning light 14Instruments and controls Supplemental air bag warning light Low washer fluid warning lightSeat belt 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 Froster Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defroster Switch24Instruments and controls Lighting Headlight and Turn Signal SwitchHeadlight Switch Xenon Headlights Daytime Running Light System Canada only Battery saver systemHeadlight beam select Instrument Brightness Control Turn Signal Switch 1 Turn signalLane change signal 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 32Instruments and controls ResettingPower Outlet Storage Cargo NET Sunglasses Holder Coupe models Soft bottle holder CUP HoldersFront 36Instruments and controls Console BOXRear Floor BOX Stowing Golf Bags Rear Parcel BOX 38Instruments and controls Coupe modelsRoadster models Windows Power WindowsDriver’s side power window switch Auto reverse function Passenger side power window switchLocking passenger’s window Automatic operation MAP Lights Automatic Adjusting FunctionInterior 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 Locking doors HOW to USE Remote Keyless Entry SystemRemote Keyless Entry System Opening the windows Using the panic alarm6Pre-driving checks and adjustments Unlocking doors Setting hazard indicator and horn mode Hot immediately after the engine has been stopped 8Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsHood 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 Opening the TOP 18Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsAutomatic window lowering 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 Names of the Components Safety NoteControl Panel Buttons With Navigation System 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 Interval Reminder is set OFF Maintenance noticeHOW to USE Setting Button 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 Operating Tips Air flow controlTo turn the system off 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 APS Automatic Program Search FF, APS REW Compact disc CD player operationFF Fast Forward, REW Rewind 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 Exhaust GAS Carbon monoxide Precautions When Starting and DrivingPrevent children’s access to car keys. Roadster models Starting and driving THREE-WAY CatalystTire Pressure Monitoring System Tpms 4Starting and driving Additional information Drinking ALCOHOL/DRUGS and Driving Avoiding Collision and Rollover 6Starting and driving Ignition SwitchAutomatic Transmission KEY Positions Manual Transmission 8Starting and driving Before Starting the Engine Starting the vehicle Starting the EngineDriving 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 14Starting and driving Up-shift indicatorSuggested up-shift speeds Automatic transmission models Suggested maximum speed in each gearParking Brake To release 16Starting and driving Cause engine damage Precautions on Cruise ControlCruise Control Operations Page 18Starting and driving BREAK-IN ScheduleIncreasing Fuel Economy 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 4In case of emergency Jacking up the vehicle and removing the damaged tireRoadster models 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 Do not stop the engine Push StartingIf Your Vehicle Overheats Towing Your Vehicle Towing Recommended by Nissan Vehicle Recovery Freeing a stuck vehicle Case of emergency 14In case of emergency Appearance and care Washing Cleaning ExteriorSoft top care and cleaning Roadster models Glass WaxingRemoving Spots Underbody Tire Dressing Aluminum Alloy WheelsChrome Parts 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 Outside the vehicle Maintenance Requirements General MaintenanceExplanation of General Maintenance Items 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 Automatic Transmission Fluid 12Maintenance and do-it-yourselfAfter the operation 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 Fuses 22Maintenance and do-it-yourselfBrake Booster Fusible links Engine Compartment Passenger Compartment 24Maintenance and do-it-yourself Make sure that the ⊕ side faces the bottom case Keyfob Battery Replacement Front view 26Maintenance and do-it-yourselfLights Xenon headlight bulb HeadlightsReplacing Exterior and Interior Lights Replacement procedures28Maintenance and do-it-yourself 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 Spare tire T-type spare tire Wheel balanceCare of wheels 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 12Technical and consumer information AIR Conditioner Specification LabelTire and Loading Information Label Use the following steps to mount the license plate Installing Front License Plate 14Technical and consumer information Vehicle Loading InformationTerms 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 Canada Emission Control System WarrantyFor US Free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1 1-800-647 Readiness for INSPECTION/ Maintenance I/M Test US only 26Technical and consumer information Event Data RecordersFor USA 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