Index | Nissan Z33-D instruction

10 Index

A

ABS (Anti-lock brake system)		5-21
Advanced air bag system		1-35
Air bag system
Advanced air bag system		1-35
Front passenger air bag and status light		1-37
Side and curtain		1-40
Air bag warning labels		1-43
Air bag warning light	1-43, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter		8-18
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation		4-9
Air conditioner service	4-9, 4-12
Air conditioner specification label		9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations	4-12, 9-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)		4-9
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)		2-20
Alcohol, drugs and driving		5-5
Anchor point location, Top tether strap		1-24
Antenna		4-30
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)		5-21
Anti-lock brake warning light		2-12
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care		7-2
Interior appearance care		7-5
Audible reminders		2-18

Audio operation precautions	4-13
Audio system	4-12
Steering wheel audio controls	4-29
Autochanger
Compact Disc (CD)	4-26
Automatic
Anti-glare inside mirror	3-26
Automatic adjusting function (front
windows)	2-41
Automatic passenger seatback tilt
function	1-5, 3-17
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)	8-12
Driving with automatic transmission	5-6, 5-9
Avoiding collision and rollover	5-5

B

Battery	8-15
Battery saver system	2-26
Before starting the engine	5-8
Belts (See drive belts)	8-17
Booster seats	1-25
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	5-21
Brake and clutch fluid	8-13
Brake booster	8-22
Brake fluid	8-14
Brake pedal check	8-21
Brake system	5-20

Parking brake check		8-21
Parking brake operation		5-15
Warning light		2-13
Break-in schedule		5-18
Brightness control, Instrument panel		2-27
Bulb check/instrument panel		2-12
Bulb replacement		8-26

C

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants		...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio		4-30
Cargo (See vehicle loading information)		2-34
Cargo net		2-34
Catalytic converter, Three-way catalyst		5-3
CD care and cleaning		4-29
Child restraints		1-17
Booster seats		1-25
Installation on front passenger seat		1-20
Precautions on child restraints		1-17
Top tether strap anchor point location		1-24
Child safety		1-12
Chimes, Audible reminders		2-18
Circuit breaker, Fusible link		8-23
Cleaning exterior and interior	7-2, 7-5
Clock		2-31
Clutch fluid		8-13
Coat hook		2-39
Cold weather driving		5-25

Image 291

Nissan Z33-D owner manual Index

Contents

2006.5 350Z Modification of Your Vehicle When Reading the Manual Important Information about this Manual California Proposition 65 WarningCalifornia 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 4Illustrated table of contents Exterior RearCoupe 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 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 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 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 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 Precautions on Supplemental Restraint System 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 Volt Meter Trip Computer8Instruments and controls Distance to empty dte mls or km Speed indicator mph or km/h Tire pressure indicator PSI Elapsed time hms and trip odometer mls or kmStopwatch hms Display priority 12Instruments and controls Audible RemindersChecking Bulbs Anti-lock brake Or Brake warning light Charge warning lightDoor open warning light Low tire pressure warning Engine oil pressure warning lightLow tire pressure warning light 14Instruments and controls Low washer fluid warning light Seat belt 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 Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defroster Switch 24Instruments and controlsFroster Lighting Headlight and Turn Signal SwitchHeadlight Switch Xenon Headlights 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 30Instruments and controls Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC OFF Switch if so equipped Clock Adjusting the Time Resetting Power Outlet32Instruments and controls Storage Cargo NET Sunglasses Holder Coupe models CUP Holders FrontSoft bottle holder Console BOX Rear Floor BOX36Instruments and controls Stowing Golf Bags Rear Parcel BOX Coupe models Roadster models38Instruments and controls Power Windows Driver’s side power window switchWindows Auto reverse function Passenger side power window switchLocking passenger’s window Automatic operation Automatic Adjusting Function Interior LightsMAP 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 HOW to USE Remote Keyless Entry System Remote Keyless Entry SystemLocking doors Opening the windows Using the panic alarm6Pre-driving checks and adjustments Unlocking doors Setting hazard indicator and horn mode 8Pre-driving checks and adjustments HoodHot 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 18Pre-driving checks and adjustments Automatic window loweringOpening 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 Safety Note Control Panel Buttons With Navigation SystemNames 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 Maintenance notice HOW to USE Setting ButtonInterval 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 Air flow control To turn the system offOperating 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 Compact disc CD player operation FF Fast Forward, REW RewindAPS 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 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 4Starting and driving Additional information Drinking ALCOHOL/DRUGS and Driving Avoiding Collision and Rollover Ignition Switch Automatic Transmission6Starting and driving KEY Positions Manual Transmission 8Starting and driving Before Starting the Engine Starting the Engine Driving the VehicleStarting 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 Up-shift indicator Suggested up-shift speeds14Starting and driving Automatic transmission models Suggested maximum speed in each gearParking Brake To release 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 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 Jacking up the vehicle and removing the damaged tire Roadster models4In 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 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 Glass WaxingRemoving Spots Underbody Aluminum Alloy Wheels Chrome PartsTire 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 Maintenance Requirements General Maintenance Explanation of General Maintenance ItemsOutside 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 12Maintenance and do-it-yourself After the operationAutomatic 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 22Maintenance and do-it-yourself Brake BoosterFuses Fusible links Engine Compartment Passenger Compartment 24Maintenance and do-it-yourself Make sure that the ⊕ side faces the bottom case Keyfob Battery Replacement 26Maintenance and do-it-yourself LightsFront view Headlights ReplacingXenon headlight bulb Replacement procedures 28Maintenance and do-it-yourselfExterior 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 Wheel balance Care of wheelsSpare 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 AIR Conditioner Specification Label Tire and Loading Information Label12Technical and consumer information Use the following steps to mount the license plate Installing Front License Plate Vehicle Loading Information Terms14Technical 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 Emission Control System Warranty For USFor Canada Free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1 1-800-647 Readiness for INSPECTION/ Maintenance I/M Test US only Event Data Recorders For USA26Technical 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