Towing a Trailer, Maximum Load Limits | Nissan Z33-D manual

TOWING A TRAILER

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 Guide (U.S. only) is available on the website at www.nissanusa.com/ www.infiniti.com. This guide includes information on trailer towing capability and the special equipment required for proper towing.

WARNING

Overloading or improper loading of a trailer and its cargo can adversely affect vehicle handling, braking and perfor- mance and may lead to accidents.

CAUTION

Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load for the first 500 miles (800 km).

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Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.

For the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine and other parts of your ve- hicle wear in at the heavier loads.

MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS

Maximum trailer loads

Never allow the total trailer load to exceed 1,000 lb (454 kg). The total trailer load equals trailer weight plus its cargo weight. Towing loads greater than 1,000 lb (454 kg) or using improper towing equipment could adversely affect vehicle handling, braking and performance.

The ability of a vehicle to tow a trailer is not only related to the maximum trailer loads, but also the places you plan to tow. Tow weights appropriate for level highway driving may have to be reduced on very steep grades or in low traction situations (for example, on slippery boat ramps).

CAUTION

Vehicle damage resulting from im- proper towing procedures are not cov- ered by NISSAN warranties.

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Contents

2006.5 350Z When Reading the Manual Modification of Your Vehicle California Proposition 65 Warning Important Information about this ManualCalifornia 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 Exterior Rear 4Illustrated table of contentsCoupe 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 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 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 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 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 Supplemental Restraint System Precautions on 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 Trip Computer Volt Meter8Instruments and controls Speed indicator mph or km/h Distance to empty dte mls or km Elapsed time hms and trip odometer mls or km Tire pressure indicator PSIStopwatch hms Display priority Audible Reminders Checking BulbsAnti-lock brake 12Instruments and controls Charge warning light Or Brake warning lightDoor open warning light Engine oil pressure warning light Low tire pressure warning light14Instruments and controls Low tire pressure warning Seat belt warning light Low washer fluid 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 24Instruments and controls Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defroster SwitchFroster Headlight and Turn Signal Switch Headlight 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 Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC OFF Switch if so equipped 30Instruments and controls Adjusting the Time Clock Power Outlet Resetting32Instruments and controls Storage Sunglasses Holder Coupe models Cargo NET Front CUP HoldersSoft bottle holder Rear Floor BOX Console BOX36Instruments and controls Rear Parcel BOX Stowing Golf Bags Roadster models Coupe models38Instruments and controls Driver’s side power window switch Power WindowsWindows Passenger side power window switch Locking passenger’s windowAutomatic operation Auto reverse function Interior Lights Automatic Adjusting FunctionMAP 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 Remote Keyless Entry System HOW to USE Remote Keyless Entry SystemLocking doors Using the panic alarm 6Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsUnlocking doors Opening the windows Setting hazard indicator and horn mode Hood 8Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsHot 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 Automatic window lowering 18Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsOpening 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 Control Panel Buttons With Navigation System Safety NoteNames 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 HOW to USE Setting Button Maintenance noticeInterval 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 To turn the system off Air flow controlOperating 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 FF Fast Forward, REW Rewind Compact disc CD player operationAPS 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 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 Additional information 4Starting and driving Avoiding Collision and Rollover Drinking ALCOHOL/DRUGS and Driving Automatic Transmission Ignition Switch6Starting and driving Manual Transmission KEY Positions Before Starting the Engine 8Starting and driving Driving the Vehicle Starting the EngineStarting 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 Suggested up-shift speeds Up-shift indicator14Starting and driving Suggested maximum speed in each gear Parking BrakeTo 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 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 Roadster models Jacking up the vehicle and removing the damaged tire4In 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 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 Waxing Removing SpotsUnderbody Glass Chrome Parts Aluminum Alloy WheelsTire 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 Explanation of General Maintenance Items Maintenance Requirements General MaintenanceOutside 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 After the operation 12Maintenance and do-it-yourselfAutomatic 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 Brake Booster 22Maintenance and do-it-yourselfFuses Engine Compartment Fusible links 24Maintenance and do-it-yourself Passenger Compartment Keyfob Battery Replacement Make sure that the ⊕ side faces the bottom case Lights 26Maintenance and do-it-yourselfFront view Replacing HeadlightsXenon headlight bulb 28Maintenance and do-it-yourself Replacement proceduresExterior 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 Care of wheels Wheel balanceSpare 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 Tire and Loading Information Label AIR Conditioner Specification Label12Technical and consumer information Installing Front License Plate Use the following steps to mount the license plate Terms Vehicle Loading Information14Technical 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 For US Emission Control System WarrantyFor Canada Readiness for INSPECTION/ Maintenance I/M Test US only Free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1 1-800-647 For USA Event Data Recorders26Technical 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