2010 NISSAN 370Z steering wheel

surfaces even with ABS. Stopping
distances may also be longer on
rough, gravel or snow covered
roads, or if you are using tire chains.
Always maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you.
Ultimately, the driver is responsible
for safety.
. Tire type and condition may also
affect braking effectiveness.
— When replacing tires, install the
specified size of tires on all four
wheels.
— When installing a spare tire, make sure that it is the proper
size and type as specified on the
Tire and Loading Information
label. See “Tire and Loading
Information label” (P.9-13) of
this manual.
— For detailed information, see “Wheels and tires” (P.8-31) of
this manual.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) controls
the brakes so the wheels do not lock during hard
braking or when braking on slippery surfaces.
The system detects the rotation speed at each wheel and varies the brake fluid pressure to
prevent each wheel from locking and sliding. By
preventing each wheel from locking, the system
helps the driver maintain steering control and
helps to minimize swerving and spinning on
slippery surfaces.
Using the systemGUID-5F8F3DF3-1213-44B2-819C-394D031FC9DBDepress the brake pedal and hold it down.
Depress the brake pedal with firm steady
pressure, but do not pump the brakes. The
ABS will operate to prevent the wheels from
locking up. Steer the vehicle to avoid obstacles.

Rapid air pressure loss...
................................................ 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ...
........................................................................ 9-24
Rear hatch ...
..................................................................... 3-16
Rear hatch opener ...
...................................................... 3-16
Rear hatch opener switch ...
......................................... 3-17
Rear parcel box ...
........................................................... 2-43
Rear window defroster switch ...
................................. 2-31
RearView monitor (models with
navigation system) ...
...................................................... 4-18
Recorders, Event data ...
............................................... 9-24
Registering your vehicle in another country ...
......... 9-11
Remote keyless entry system ...
................................... 3-13
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ...
......................................................................... 6-8
Reporting safety defects ...
........................................... 9-23
Rollover ...
............................................................................ 5-6
Roof, Soft top ...
.............................................................. 3-21
S
Safety, Child seat belts ...
............................................. 1-15
Satellite radio operation ...
................................ 4-50, 4-55
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ...
.............................. 1-4
Front power seat adjustment ...
............................... 1-2
Front seats ...
................................................................ 1-2
Seat belt(s) Child safety ...
............................................................ 1-15
Infants ...
...................................................................... 1-15
Injured persons ...
..................................................... 1-11
Larger children ...
...................................................... 1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage ...
........................... 1-9
Pregnant women ...
.................................................. 1-11
Seat belt cleaning ...
................................................... 7-7
Seat belt extenders ...
.............................................. 1-14
Seat belt maintenance ...
........................................ 1-14 Seat belt warning light and chime
...
................... 2-13
Seat belts ...
.................................................................. 1-9
Seat belts with pretensioners ...
........................... 1-39
Three-point type ...
................................................... 1-11
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats ...
..................................... 2-38
Heated seats ...
......................................................... 2-37
Seats ...
.......................................................................... 1-2
Secondary rear hatch release ...
.................................. 3-18
Secondary trunk lid release ...
...................................... 3-20
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start ...
................................................. 2-28
Security system, Vehicle security system ...
............. 2-27
Selector lever, Shift lock release ...
............................ 5-16
Servicing air conditioner ...
............................................ 4-30
SETTING button ...
.......................................................... 4-11
Shift lock release, Transmission ...
.............................. 5-16
Shift “P” warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ...
................................................ 2-19
Shifting Automatic transmission ...
....................................... 5-12
Manual transmission ...
............................................ 5-16
Soft top Care and cleaning ...
................................................... 7-3
If the top does not open or close ...
.................... 3-28
Opening using the Intelligent Key ...
.................... 3-26
Soft top indicator light ...
............................. 2-15, 3-24
Soft top operation ...
................................................ 3-21
Spare tire ...
......................................................................... 9-9
Spark plugs ...
.................................................................. 8-19
Speedometer ...
.................................................................. 2-6
Starting Before starting the engine ...
................................. 5-11
Jump starting ...
......................................................... 6-14
Precautions when starting and driving ...
.............. 5-2
Push starting ...
......................................................... 6-16
Starting the engine ...
.............................................. 5-11 STATUS button
...
.............................................................. 4-7
Status light, Front passenger air bag ...
.................... 1-35
Steering Power steering fluid ...
............................................. 8-13
Power steering system ...
....................................... 5-25
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...
................................................................. 4-74
Storage ...
.......................................................................... 2-41
Sun visors ...
..................................................................... 3-36
Supplemental air bag warning labels ...
..................... 1-40
Supplemental air bag warning light ...
............ 1-40, 2-13
Supplemental restraint system ...
................................. 1-28
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ...
..................................................... 1-28
Switch Autolight switch ...
.................................................... 2-33
Fog light switch ...
.................................................... 2-35
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
.......................... 2-36
Headlight switch ...
................................................... 2-32
Ignition switch ...
....................................................... 5-12
Ignition switch manual
transmission models ...
............................................ 5-16
Power door lock switch ...
......................................... 3-5
Rear window defroster switch ...
.......................... 2-31
Turn signal switch ...
................................................ 2-35
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...
..... 2-39
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) ...
.................... 5-17
T
Tachometer ...
..................................................................... 2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ...
........................................................ 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ...
................................................................... 2-28
Three-way catalyst ...
........................................................ 5-3
Tilt steering ...
................................................................... 3-36
10-5

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)...
............................ 5-26
Advanced air bag system ...
......................................... 1-33
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ...
.................................. 1-33
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
....... 1-35
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
............................ 1-38
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
............................ 1-38
Air bag warning labels ...
............................................... 1-40
Air bag warning light ...
...................................... 1-40, 2-13
Air cleaner housing filter ...
........................................... 8-20
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ...
.................................... 4-24
Air conditioner service ...
........................................ 4-30
Air conditioner specification label ...
.................... 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
....................... 4-30, 9-7
In-cabin microfilter ...
............................................... 4-30
Air deflectors ...
................................................................ 9-17
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ...
........................................................... 2-28
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...
.......................................... 5-7
Antenna ...
.......................................................................... 4-75
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
............................ 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light ...
..... 2-10
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...
...................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ...
....................................... 7-5
Audible reminders ...
....................................................... 2-16
Audio operation precautions ...
.................................... 4-31
Audio system ...
................................................................ 4-31
Steering wheel audio controls ...
.......................... 4-74 Autochanger
Compact Disc (CD) ...
............................................ 4-51
Autolight system ...
.......................................................... 2-33
Automatic Air conditioner (Type A) ...
..................................... 4-25
Air conditioner (Type B) ...
..................................... 4-28
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ...
..................................................... 2-46
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...
.................. 8-13
Door locks ...
................................................................. 3-5
Driving with automatic transmission ...
................ 5-12
AUX (Auxiliary) button ...
.................................... 4-48, 4-53
Auxiliary input jacks ...
.................................................... 4-72
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
................................... 5-6
B
Battery ...
............................................................................ 8-16
Battery saver system ...
........................................... 2-34
Intelligent Key ...
........................................................ 8-25
Variable voltage control system ...
........................ 8-18
Before starting the engine ...
........................................ 5-11
Belts (See drive belts) ...
............................................... 8-19
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
............................. 4-77
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
....................... 4-88
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ...
..................................... 4-65
Booster seats ...
............................................................... 1-24
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
..................... 5-26
Brake and clutch fluid ...
......................................... 8-14
Brake fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-14
Brake system ...
......................................................... 5-25
Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-21
Warning light ...
......................................................... 2-10 Break-in schedule
...
....................................................... 5-23
Brightness control ...
......................................................... 4-7
Display ON/OFF button ...
........................................ 4-7
Instrument panel ...
................................................... 2-35
Bulb check/instrument panel ...
................................... 2-10
Bulb replacement ...
........................................................ 8-27
C
Cabin air filter ...
............................................................... 4-30
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...
....... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...
............................................. 4-76
Cargo cover ...
.................................................................. 2-43
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ...
................... 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ...
.............. 4-73
Center multi-function control panel (models with
navigation system) ...
........................................................ 4-3
Child restraints ...
............................................................. 1-18
Booster seats ...
........................................................ 1-24
Precautions on child restraints ...
......................... 1-18
Top tether strap ...
.................................................... 1-19
Child safety ...
................................................................... 1-15
Chimes Audible reminders ...
................................................ 2-16
Seat belt warning light and chime ...
................... 2-13
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ...
...................................... 8-23
Cleaning exterior and interior ...
............................ 7-2, 7-5
Clock ...
..................................................................... 2-8, 2-25
Clutch fluid ...
.................................................................... 8-14
Cockpit ...
............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving ...
.................................................. 5-31
Compact Disc (CD) changer (See
audio system) ...
............................................................... 4-51
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ...
................................................... 4-47, 4-56
Compact spare tire ...
..................................................... 8-40

surfaces even with ABS. Stopping
distances may also be longer on
rough, gravel or snow covered
roads, or if you are using tire chains.
Always maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you.
Ultimately, the driver is responsible
for safety.
. Tire type and condition may also
affect braking effectiveness.
— When replacing tires, install the
specified size of tires on all four
wheels.
— When installing a spare tire, make sure that it is the proper
size and type as specified on the
Tire and Loading Information
label. See “Tire and Loading
Information label” (P.9-13) of
this manual.
— For detailed information, see “Wheels and tires” (P.8-31) of
this manual.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) controls
the brakes so the wheels do not lock during hard
braking or when braking on slippery surfaces.
The system detects the rotation speed at each wheel and varies the brake fluid pressure to
prevent each wheel from locking and sliding. By
preventing each wheel from locking, the system
helps the driver maintain steering control and
helps to minimize swerving and spinning on
slippery surfaces.
Using the systemGUID-5F8F3DF3-1213-44B2-819C-394D031FC9DBDepress the brake pedal and hold it down.
Depress the brake pedal with firm steady
pressure, but do not pump the brakes. The
ABS will operate to prevent the wheels from
locking up. Steer the vehicle to avoid obstacles.

.Always pull the cable straight out
from the front of the vehicle. Never
pull on the vehicle at an angle.
. Pulling devices should be routed so
they do not touch any part of the
suspension, steering, brake or cool-
ing systems.
. Pulling devices such as ropes or
canvas straps are not recommended
for use in vehicle towing or recov-
ery.
Rocking a stuck vehicleGUID-1F515541-8096-42B5-BC89-49A51BF43A3CIf your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and back- ward.
.Shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
and D (Drive) (automatic transmission
models) or 1st and R (Reverse) (manual
transmission models) .
.Apply the accelerator as little as possibleto maintain the rocking motion.
.Release the accelerator pedal beforeshifting between R (Reverse) and D
(Drive) (automatic transmission models)
or 1st and R (Reverse) (manual transmis-
sion models) .
.Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH (55 km/h).
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service
to remove the vehicle.

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)...
............................ 5-26
Advanced air bag system ...
......................................... 1-33
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ...
.................................. 1-33
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
....... 1-35
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
............................ 1-38
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
............................ 1-38
Air bag warning labels ...
............................................... 1-40
Air bag warning light ...
...................................... 1-40, 2-13
Air cleaner housing filter ...
........................................... 8-20
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ...
.................................... 4-24
Air conditioner service ...
........................................ 4-30
Air conditioner specification label ...
.................... 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
....................... 4-30, 9-7
In-cabin microfilter ...
............................................... 4-30
Air deflectors ...
................................................................ 9-17
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ...
........................................................... 2-28
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...
.......................................... 5-7
Antenna ...
.......................................................................... 4-75
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
............................ 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light ...
..... 2-10
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...
...................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ...
....................................... 7-5
Audible reminders ...
....................................................... 2-16
Audio operation precautions ...
.................................... 4-31
Audio system ...
................................................................ 4-31
Steering wheel audio controls ...
.......................... 4-74 Autochanger
Compact Disc (CD) ...
............................................ 4-51
Autolight system ...
.......................................................... 2-33
Automatic Air conditioner (Type A) ...
..................................... 4-25
Air conditioner (Type B) ...
..................................... 4-28
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ...
..................................................... 2-46
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...
.................. 8-13
Door locks ...
................................................................. 3-5
Driving with automatic transmission ...
................ 5-12
AUX (Auxiliary) button ...
.................................... 4-48, 4-53
Auxiliary input jacks ...
.................................................... 4-72
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
................................... 5-6
B
Battery ...
............................................................................ 8-16
Battery saver system ...
........................................... 2-34
Intelligent Key ...
........................................................ 8-25
Variable voltage control system ...
........................ 8-18
Before starting the engine ...
........................................ 5-11
Belts (See drive belts) ...
............................................... 8-19
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
............................. 4-77
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
....................... 4-88
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ...
..................................... 4-65
Booster seats ...
............................................................... 1-24
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
..................... 5-26
Brake and clutch fluid ...
......................................... 8-14
Brake fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-14
Brake system ...
......................................................... 5-25
Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-21
Warning light ...
......................................................... 2-10 Break-in schedule
...
....................................................... 5-23
Brightness control ...
......................................................... 4-7
Display ON/OFF button ...
........................................ 4-7
Instrument panel ...
................................................... 2-35
Bulb check/instrument panel ...
................................... 2-10
Bulb replacement ...
........................................................ 8-27
C
Cabin air filter ...
............................................................... 4-30
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...
....... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...
............................................. 4-76
Cargo cover ...
.................................................................. 2-43
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ...
................... 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ...
.............. 4-73
Center multi-function control panel (models with
navigation system) ...
........................................................ 4-3
Child restraints ...
............................................................. 1-18
Booster seats ...
........................................................ 1-24
Precautions on child restraints ...
......................... 1-18
Top tether strap ...
.................................................... 1-19
Child safety ...
................................................................... 1-15
Chimes Audible reminders ...
................................................ 2-16
Seat belt warning light and chime ...
................... 2-13
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ...
...................................... 8-23
Cleaning exterior and interior ...
............................ 7-2, 7-5
Clock ...
..................................................................... 2-8, 2-25
Clutch fluid ...
.................................................................... 8-14
Cockpit ...
............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving ...
.................................................. 5-31
Compact Disc (CD) changer (See
audio system) ...
............................................................... 4-51
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ...
................................................... 4-47, 4-56
Compact spare tire ...
..................................................... 8-40

Rapid air pressure loss...
................................................ 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ...
........................................................................ 9-24
Rear hatch ...
..................................................................... 3-16
Rear hatch opener ...
...................................................... 3-16
Rear hatch opener switch ...
......................................... 3-17
Rear parcel box ...
........................................................... 2-43
Rear window defroster switch ...
................................. 2-31
RearView monitor (models with
navigation system) ...
...................................................... 4-18
Recorders, Event data ...
............................................... 9-24
Registering your vehicle in another country ...
......... 9-11
Remote keyless entry system ...
................................... 3-13
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ...
......................................................................... 6-8
Reporting safety defects ...
........................................... 9-23
Rollover ...
............................................................................ 5-6
Roof, Soft top ...
.............................................................. 3-21
S
Safety, Child seat belts ...
............................................. 1-15
Satellite radio operation ...
................................ 4-50, 4-55
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ...
.............................. 1-4
Front power seat adjustment ...
............................... 1-2
Front seats ...
................................................................ 1-2
Seat belt(s) Child safety ...
............................................................ 1-15
Infants ...
...................................................................... 1-15
Injured persons ...
..................................................... 1-11
Larger children ...
...................................................... 1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage ...
........................... 1-9
Pregnant women ...
.................................................. 1-11
Seat belt cleaning ...
................................................... 7-7
Seat belt extenders ...
.............................................. 1-14
Seat belt maintenance ...
........................................ 1-14 Seat belt warning light and chime
...
................... 2-13
Seat belts ...
.................................................................. 1-9
Seat belts with pretensioners ...
........................... 1-39
Three-point type ...
................................................... 1-11
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats ...
..................................... 2-38
Heated seats ...
......................................................... 2-37
Seats ...
.......................................................................... 1-2
Secondary rear hatch release ...
.................................. 3-18
Secondary trunk lid release ...
...................................... 3-20
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start ...
................................................. 2-28
Security system, Vehicle security system ...
............. 2-27
Selector lever, Shift lock release ...
............................ 5-16
Servicing air conditioner ...
............................................ 4-30
SETTING button ...
.......................................................... 4-11
Shift lock release, Transmission ...
.............................. 5-16
Shift “P” warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ...
................................................ 2-19
Shifting Automatic transmission ...
....................................... 5-12
Manual transmission ...
............................................ 5-16
Soft top Care and cleaning ...
................................................... 7-3
If the top does not open or close ...
.................... 3-28
Opening using the Intelligent Key ...
.................... 3-26
Soft top indicator light ...
............................. 2-15, 3-24
Soft top operation ...
................................................ 3-21
Spare tire ...
......................................................................... 9-9
Spark plugs ...
.................................................................. 8-19
Speedometer ...
.................................................................. 2-6
Starting Before starting the engine ...
................................. 5-11
Jump starting ...
......................................................... 6-14
Precautions when starting and driving ...
.............. 5-2
Push starting ...
......................................................... 6-16
Starting the engine ...
.............................................. 5-11 STATUS button
...
.............................................................. 4-7
Status light, Front passenger air bag ...
.................... 1-35
Steering Power steering fluid ...
............................................. 8-13
Power steering system ...
....................................... 5-25
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...
................................................................. 4-74
Storage ...
.......................................................................... 2-41
Sun visors ...
..................................................................... 3-36
Supplemental air bag warning labels ...
..................... 1-40
Supplemental air bag warning light ...
............ 1-40, 2-13
Supplemental restraint system ...
................................. 1-28
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ...
..................................................... 1-28
Switch Autolight switch ...
.................................................... 2-33
Fog light switch ...
.................................................... 2-35
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
.......................... 2-36
Headlight switch ...
................................................... 2-32
Ignition switch ...
....................................................... 5-12
Ignition switch manual
transmission models ...
............................................ 5-16
Power door lock switch ...
......................................... 3-5
Rear window defroster switch ...
.......................... 2-31
Turn signal switch ...
................................................ 2-35
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...
..... 2-39
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) ...
.................... 5-17
T
Tachometer ...
..................................................................... 2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ...
........................................................ 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ...
................................................................... 2-28
Three-way catalyst ...
........................................................ 5-3
Tilt steering ...
................................................................... 3-36
10-5

.Always pull the cable straight out
from the front of the vehicle. Never
pull on the vehicle at an angle.
. Pulling devices should be routed so
they do not touch any part of the
suspension, steering, brake or cool-
ing systems.
. Pulling devices such as ropes or
canvas straps are not recommended
for use in vehicle towing or recov-
ery.
Rocking a stuck vehicleGUID-1F515541-8096-42B5-BC89-49A51BF43A3CIf your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and back- ward.
.Shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
and D (Drive) (automatic transmission
models) or 1st and R (Reverse) (manual
transmission models) .
.Apply the accelerator as little as possibleto maintain the rocking motion.
.Release the accelerator pedal beforeshifting between R (Reverse) and D
(Drive) (automatic transmission models)
or 1st and R (Reverse) (manual transmis-
sion models) .
.Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH (55 km/h).
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service
to remove the vehicle.