2010 NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER towing

Black plate (19,1)
6 In case of emergency
Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 10
Flat tire............................................................ 6-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............. 6-2
Changing a flat tire (for models with spare tire) ..... 6-2
Repairing flat tire (for models with emergency
tire puncture repair kit) .................................... 6-7
Jump starting .................................................. 6-15
Push starting ................................................... 6-17 If your vehicle overheats.
.................................... 6-18
Towing your vehicle .......................................... 6-19
Towing recommended by NISSAN
(except for NISMO models) ............................ 6-20
Towing recommended by NISSAN
(NISMO models) .......................................... 6-21
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ........... 6-22

Black plate (312,1)
Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 10
Models equipped with different sized
tires in the front and rear:
When replacing a front tire, make sure that
the hole in the spare tire wheel is aligned
with the pin on the brake rotor.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly in the sequence
as illustrated (
*1,*2,*3,*4,*5) until
they are tight.
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground. Then, with the wheel
nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely
in the sequence as illustrated. Lower the
vehicle completely.
WARNING
.Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.
. Do not use oil or grease on the
wheel studs or nuts. This could
cause the nuts to become loose.
. Retighten the wheel nuts when the
vehicle has been driven for 600
miles (1,000 km) (also in cases of a
flat tire, etc.) . .
As soon as possible, tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque: 80 ft-lb (108 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened
to specification at all times. It is
recommended that wheel nuts be tigh-
tened to specifications at each lubrica-
tion interval.
. Adjust tire pressure to the COLD
pressure.
COLD pressure:
After the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more or driven less than
1 mile (1.6 km) .
COLD tire pressures are shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label
affixed to the driver side center pillar.
Stowing the damaged tire and toolsCoupe models:
1. Securely store the damaged tire and jacking tools in the storage area.
2. Place the spare tire cover and the cargo room carpet over the damaged tire.
3. Close the rear hatch.
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Roadster models:
Securely store the jacking tools in the storage
area.
Place the spare tire cover and trunk room carpet
back in the trunk, and then close the trunk lid.
Securely store the damaged tire according to
the following procedure as illustrated.
1. Put the damaged tire in the plastic bag
*A
stored in the trunk.
2. Move the passenger seat forward, and then place the damaged tire
*B
wrapped in the
plastic bag behind the seat.
3. Move the passenger seat backward to
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Black plate (318,1)
Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 10
CAUTION
Operating the air compressor for an
extended period of time can result in
damage to the compressor and will not
allow you to fill the tire to the required
air pressure. Avoid continuous opera-
tion of the compressor exceeding 10
minutes.NOTE:
If the tire does not inflate to the proper
air pressure within 10 minutes, the tire
may have sustained serious damage
and cannot be repaired using the
emergency tire puncture repair kit.
You will need to contact a professional
towing service or your NISSAN dealer.
12. Remove the air compressor from the tire valve. Properly stow the emergency tire
puncture repair kit in the trunk. Immediately
drive the vehicle at a speed of 50 MPH (80
km/h) or less.
NOTE:
Driving at speeds above 50 MPH (80
km/h) can cause the vehicle to vibrate.
13. After a 10-minute or 3-mile (5-km) drive, check the tire pressure. The temporary
repair is completed if the tire pressure does
not drop. If the tire pressure is lower than specified,
repeat the steps from 11 to 13. If the
pressure drops again or is under 19 psi
(130 kPa),
the tire cannot be repaired
with this tire repair kit . Call a NISSAN
dealer.
CAUTION
If tire pressure falls below 19 psi (130
kPa) and remains low, even after re-
peating steps 11 to 13, the tire is not
repairable using the emergency tire
puncture repair kit. Stop driving the
vehicle and contact your NISSAN dealer
or a professional towing service.
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Type B:
1. Open the lid of the air compressor and take out the speed restriction sticker, then put it
in a location where the driver can see it while
driving.
CAUTION
Do not put the speed restriction label
on the steering wheel pad, the speed-
ometer or the warning light locations.
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Black plate (320,1)
Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 10
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6. Pushtheignitionswitchtothe“ACC”position. Then turn the compressor switch
to the ON ( ) position and inflate the tire up
to the pressure that is specified on the tire
and loading information label affixed to the
driver’s side center pillar if possible, or to the
minimum of 180 kPa (26 psi) . Turn the air
compressor off briefly in order to check the
tire pressure with the pressure gauge.
If the tire is inflated to higher than the
specified pressure, lower the tire pressure
by releasing air with the pressure release
valve. NOTE:
The compressor tire pressure gauge
may show a pressure reading of 87 psi
(600 kPa) for about 30 seconds while
inflating the tire. The pressure gauge is
indicating the pressure inside the sea-
lant can. When the sealant has been
injected into the tire the pressure
gauge will drop and indicate actual tire
pressure.
WARNING
.
To avoid serious personal injury
while using the emergency tire
puncture repair kit:
— Securely tighten the compressor
hose to the tire valve. Failure to
do so can cause the sealant to
spray into the air and get into
your eyes or on the skin.
. Do not stand directly beside the
damaged tire while it is being
inflated because of the risk of the
rupture. If there are any cracks or
bumps, turn the compressor off
immediately.
If the tire pressure does not increase to 180
kPa (26 psi) within 10 minutes , the tiremay be seriously damaged and
the tire
cannot be repaired with this tire repair
kit. Contact a NISSAN dealer.
7. When the tire pressure is at the specified amount, turn the air compressor off. If the
pressure cannot be inflated to the specified
amount, the air compressor can be turned
off at the minimum of 180 kPa (26 psi) .
Remove the power plug from the power
outlet and quickly remove the hose from the
tire valve. Attach the protective cap and
valve cap. Properly stow the emergency tire
puncture repair kit in the trunk.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury when
stowing the emergency tire puncture
repair kit:
— Keep the sealant bottle screwed
into the compressor. Failure to do
so can cause the sealant to spray
into the air and get into your eyes or
on the skin.
8. Immediately drive the vehicle for 10 minutes or 3 km (2 miles) at a speed of 80 km/h (50
MPH) or less.
9. After driving, make sure that the air com- pressor switch is in the OFF position, then
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Black plate (323,1)
Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 10
using jumper cables before pushing
the ignition switch and disengaging
the steering lock.
CAUTION
.Always connect positive (+) to posi-
tive (+) and negative ( ) to body
ground (as illustrated) — not to the
battery.
. Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine
compartment and that clamps do
not contact any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
*A
and let it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle
*A
at about 2,000 rpm, and start
the engine of the vehicle being jump started
*B.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, push the
ignition switch to the OFF position
and wait 10 seconds before trying
again. 7. After starting your engine, carefully discon-
nect the negative cable and then the positive
cable (
*4
?
*3
?
*2
?
*1).
8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped) . Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover
the vent holes as it may be contaminated
with corrosive acid.
9. Put the battery cover on. Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing.
CAUTION
.
Automatic transmission models
cannot be push-started or tow-
started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.
. Three way catalyst equipped models
should not be started by pushing
since the three way catalyst may be
damaged.
. Never try to start the vehicle by
towing it; when the engine starts,
the forward surge could cause the
vehicle to collide with the tow
vehicle.PUSH STARTING
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Black plate (325,1)
Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 10
When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in
Canada) and local regulations for towing must
be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could
damage your vehicle. Towing instructions are
available from a NISSAN dealer. Local service
operators are familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to
your vehicle, NISSAN recommends that you
have a service operator tow your vehicle. It is
advisable to have the service operator carefully
read the following precautions.
WARNING
.Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
. Never get under your vehicle after it
has been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
.When towing, make sure that the
transmission, axles, steering system
and drivetrain are in working condi-
tion. If any unit is damaged, dollies
must be used.
. Always attach safety chains before
towing. For information about towing your vehicle behind
a recreational vehicle (RV) , see “FLAT TOW-
ING” in the “9. Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
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Black plate (326,1)
Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 10
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TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
NISSAN (except for NISMO models)NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be
towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the
ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as
illustrated.
CAUTION
.Never tow automatic transmission
models with the rear wheels on the
ground or four wheels on the
ground (forward or backward) , as
this may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the drivetrain. If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with
the front wheels raised, always use
towing dollies under the rear
wheels.
. When towing rear wheel drive mod-
els with the front wheels on the
ground or on towing dollies: Push
the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position, and secure the steering
wheel in a straight-ahead position
with a rope or similar device. Never
secure the steering wheel by select-
ing the LOCK position. This may
damage the steering lock mechan- ism.
. If you have to tow manual transmis-
sion models with the rear wheels on
the ground (if you do not use towing
dollies) or four wheels on the
ground:
— Push the ignition switch to the
ON position and turn off all
accessories.
— Always release the parking brake.
— Move the transmission shift le- ver to the N (Neutral) position.
— Observe the following restricted towing speeds and distances for
manual transmission models
only:
.
Rear wheels on the ground:Speed: Below 50 MPH (80
km/h)
Distance: Less than 50 miles
(80 km)
.
Four wheels on the ground:
Speed: Below 70 MPH (112
km/h)
Distance: Less than 500 miles
(800 km)
— If the speed or distance must necessarily be greater, remove
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Black plate (327,1)
Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 10
the propeller shaft before tow-
ing to prevent damage to the
drivetrain.
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TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
NISSAN (NISMO models)
CAUTION
Do not tow NISMO models with any
wheel on the ground, or with the front
or rear wheels raised, because this may
cause damage to the front bumper with
an aerodynamic splitter, rear bumper
with an aerodynamic diffuser or ex-
haust pipes.
NISSAN recommends that you place the vehicle
on a flatbed truck as illustrated.
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