2011 NISSAN 370Z COUPE engine

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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .................. 5-26
Advanced air bag system ......................... 1-32
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ..................... 1-32
Front passenger air bag and status light .... 1-33
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .................. 1-36
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system .................. 1-36
Air bag warning labels ............................. 1-38
Air bag warning light ....................... 1-38, 2-12
Air cleaner housing filter .......................... 8-18
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 ............................. 4-29
Air deflectors ....................................... 9-17
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system) ..................... 2-26
Alcohol, drugs and driving .......................... 5-7
Antenna ............................................. 4-79
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................. 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light ..... 2-9
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ........................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ........................ 7-5
Audible reminders ................................. 2-15
Audio operation precautions ...................... 4-30 Audio system
....................................... 4-30
Steering wheel audio controls ................ 4-77
Autochanger Compact Disc (CD) ........................... 4-48
Autolight system ................................... 2-30
Automatic Air conditioner (Type A) ....................... 4-25
Air conditioner (Type B) ....................... 4-27
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ................................ 2-43
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-12
Door locks ........................................ 3-5
Driving with automatic transmission .......... 5-12
AUX (Auxiliary) button ...................... 4-45, 4-50
Auxiliary input jacks ................................ 4-75
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................... 5-5
B
Battery .............................................. 8-14
Battery saver system .......................... 2-31
Intelligent Key .................................. 8-23
Variable voltage control system ............... 8-16
Before starting the engine ........................ 5-10
Belts (See drive belts) ............................. 8-17
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-80
Bluetooth®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) .............. 4-91
Bluetooth®streaming audio ....................... 4-62
Booster seats ...................................... 1-23
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............. 5-26Brake and clutch fluid
......................... 8-13
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-13
Brake system ................................... 5-25
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-20
Warning light ..................................... 2-9
Break-in schedule .................................. 5-23
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ......................... 4-6
Instrument panel ............................... 2-32
Bulb check/instrument panel ........................ 2-8
Bulb replacement .................................. 8-25
C
Cabin air filter ...................................... 4-29
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ..... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................ 4-80
Cargo cover ........................................ 2-41
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ............ 5-2
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ......... 4-76
Center multi-function control panel
(models with navigation system) .................... 4-2
Child restraints ..................................... 1-17
Booster seats .................................. 1-23
Precautions on child restraints ................ 1-17
Top tether strap ................................ 1-18
Child safety ......................................... 1-15
Chimes Audible reminders ............................. 2-15
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-11
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ....................... 8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior ................. 7-2, 7-5
Clock .......................................... 2-7, 2-23
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10-2Clutch fluid......................................... 8-13
Cockpit ............................................... 2-2
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-31
Compact Disc (CD) changer
(See audio system) ................................ 4-48
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) ......................... 4-44, 4-54
Compact spare tire ................................ 8-37
Console box ........................................ 2-40
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-9
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-9
Corrosion protection ................................. 7-7
Cover, Cargo cover ................................ 2-41
Cruise control ...................................... 5-21
Cup holders ........................................ 2-38
D
Dampers, Performance dampers ................. 5-30
Daytime running light system ..................... 2-32
Defroster switch, Rear window defroster
switch ............................................... 2-29
Dimensions ......................................... 9-10
Drive belts .......................................... 8-17
Driving Cold weather driving .......................... 5-31
Driving with automatic transmission .......... 5-12
Driving with manual transmission ............. 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
DVD player operation .............................. 4-55 E
Economy, Fuel ..................................... 5-23
Elapsed time ....................................... 2-21
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .................. 6-7
Emission control information label ................ 9-12
Emission control system warranty ................ 9-22
Engine Before starting the engine .................... 5-10
Break-in schedule .............................. 5-23
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter ................. 8-10
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................ 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ..................... 2-6
Emergency engine shut off ...................... 5-9
Engine block heater ........................... 5-32
Engine compartment check locations .......... 8-7
Engine cooling system .......................... 8-8
Engine oil ......................................... 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....... 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator .............. 2-19
Engine oil temperature gauge ................... 2-7
Engine oil viscosity .............................. 9-6
Engine serial number .......................... 9-12
Engine specifications ............................ 9-8
Engine start operation indicator .............. 2-16
Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models) ................ 2-17
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 6-15
Starting the engine ............................ 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ..................... 9-24
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .................... 5-2 F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. ......... 9-12
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ...................... 8-18
Changing engine oil and filter ................. 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . 2-33
Flat tire ................................................ 6-2
Repairing flat tire
(with emergency tire puncture repair kit) ....... 6-7
Flat towing .......................................... 9-21
Floor mat cleaning ................................... 7-6
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid ......................... 8-13
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................... 9-2
Engine coolant ................................... 8-8
Engine oil ......................................... 8-9
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-12
Window washer fluid .......................... 8-14
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ............................................... 4-42
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (models without navigation system) .... 4-47
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player (models with navigation system) .......... 4-51
Fog light switch .................................... 2-33
Front manual seat adjustment. ...................... 1-4
Front passenger air bag and status light ........ 1-33
Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .................. 1-3
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FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................... 9-2
Fuel economy .................................. 5-23
Fuel economy information (display) ............. 4-8
Fuel octane rating ................................ 9-4
Fuel recommendation ............................ 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ................................... 3-34
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-34
Gauge ............................................ 2-6
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning .................. 3-35
Fuses ............................................... 8-21
Fusible links ........................................ 8-21
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver ......................................... 2-47
Gas cap ............................................ 3-34
Gauge ................................................ 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................... 2-6
Odometer ......................................... 2-5
Speedometer ..................................... 2-5
Tachometer ....................................... 2-5
Trip computer .................................. 2-20
General maintenance ................................ 8-2
Glove box. .......................................... 2-39
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-80
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
®
(models without navigation system) .............. 4-91
Hatch, Rear hatch ................................. 3-17 Hazard warning flasher switch
.................... 2-33
Head restraints ....................................... 1-5
Headlights Bulb replacement .............................. 8-27
Headlight switch ............................... 2-30
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-29
Heated seats ....................................... 2-34
Heater Engine block heater ........................... 5-32
Heater and air conditioner operation ......... 4-24
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-47
Hood release ....................................... 3-16
Horn ................................................ 2-34
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) .................................... 5-7
Manual transmission models .................. 5-16
Immobilizer system ................................. 2-26
In-cabin microfilter ................................. 4-29
Indicator lights ..................................... 2-12
INFO button .......................................... 4-6
Inside mirror ........................................ 3-37
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ................ 9-24
Instrument brightness control ..................... 2-32
Instrument panel ..................................... 2-3
Instrument pocket .................................. 2-38
Intelligent Key ........................................ 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ....... 2-17
Intelligent Key removal indicator .................. 2-17
Intelligent Key system ............................... 3-6
Battery replacement ........................... 8-23
Intelligent Key system warning light .......... 2-10
Key operating range ............................. 3-8 Key operation
.................................... 3-9
Warning signals ................................ 3-11
Interior light control switch ........................ 2-44
Interior light replacement .......................... 8-27
Interior lights ....................................... 2-44
Interior trunk lid release ........................... 3-20
iPod
®player operation ............................. 4-67
J
Jump starting ....................................... 6-13
K
Keyless entry
(See remote keyless entry system) ............... 3-13
Keys................................................... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system ....................... 3-6
L
Labels Air bag warning labels ......................... 1-38
Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-13
Emission control information label ............ 9-12
Engine serial number .......................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. ..... 9-12
Tire and Loading information label .... 8-30, 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ........... 9-11
License plate, Installing front license plate. ...... 9-14
Light Air bag warning light .......................... 1-38
Bulb replacement .............................. 8-25
Cargo area courtesy light ..................... 2-46
Cargo light ..................................... 2-46
Fog light switch ................................ 2-33
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10-4
Headlight switch............................... 2-30
Headlights bulb replacement ................. 8-27
Indicator lights ................................. 2-12
Interior light control switch .................... 2-44
Interior lights ................................... 2-44
Map lights ...................................... 2-44
Replacement ................................... 8-25
Trunk light ...................................... 2-46
Vanity mirror lights ............................. 2-45
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ......................................... 2-9
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-29
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement . . . 8-27
Loading information
(See vehicle loading information) ................. 9-18
Lock Automatic door locks ............................ 3-5
Door locks ........................................ 3-4
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Rear hatch lock ................................ 3-17
Trunk lid ........................................ 3-19
Locking with mechanical key ........................ 3-4
Low tire pressure warning light ................... 2-10
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .............. 5-3
M
Maintenance Battery .......................................... 8-14
General maintenance ............................ 8-2
Indicators for maintenance .................... 2-19
Inside the vehicle ................................ 8-3
Maintenance precautions ........................ 8-5
Maintenance requirements ...................... 8-2 Outside the vehicle
.............................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-14
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .................. 2-13
Manual front seat adjustment ....................... 1-4
Map lights .......................................... 2-44
Master warning light ............................... 2-11
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ............ 3-3
Meter Trip computer .................................. 2-20
Meters and gauges .................................. 2-4
Instrument brightness control ................. 2-32
Mirror Inside mirror .................................... 3-37
Outside mirrors ................................ 3-38
Vanity mirror .................................... 3-39
Multi-function controller ............................. 4-3
N
New vehicle break-in .............................. 5-23
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............. 2-26
NISSAN voice recognition system ............... 4-104
No key warning .................................... 2-17
O
Odometer ............................................. 2-5
Off-road recovery .................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ................. 8-10
Checking engine oil level ........................ 8-9
Engine oil ......................................... 8-9
Engine oil viscosity .............................. 9-6 Oil filter replacement indicator
................ 2-19
Opening the soft top .............................. 3-21
Operation, Indicators for operation ............... 2-16
Outside mirrors .................................... 3-38
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ............... 6-15
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information .......................................... 9-25
P
Panic alarm ......................................... 3-14
Parking Brake break-in .................................. 5-26
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-20
Parking on hills ................................. 5-24
Performance dampers ............................. 5-30
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .............. 4-80
Bluetooth®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) .......... 4-91
Car phone or CB radio ........................ 4-80
Power Front seat adjustment ........................... 1-3
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Power outlet .................................... 2-37
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-12
Power steering system ........................ 5-25
Power windows ................................ 2-42
Precautions Audio operation ................................ 4-30
Braking precautions ........................... 5-25
Child restraints ................................. 1-17
Cruise control .................................. 5-21
Cruise control operations ..................... 5-17
Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 28

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Maintenance...................................... 8-5
Seat belt usage .................................. 1-8
Supplemental restraint system ................ 1-26
When starting and driving ....................... 5-2
Push starting ....................................... 6-15
Push warning
(Automatic Transmission models) ................. 2-17
Push-button ignition switch ................... 5-7, 5-8
R
Radio ............................................... 4-30
Car phone or CB radio ........................ 4-80
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ........................................... 4-42
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer (models without navigation
system) ......................................... 4-47
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player (models with navigation
system) ......................................... 4-51
Rapid air pressure loss .............................. 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test .................................................. 9-24
Rear hatch .......................................... 3-17
Rear hatch opener ................................. 3-17
Rear hatch opener switch ......................... 3-17
Rear parcel box .................................... 2-40
Rear window defroster switch .................... 2-29
RearView monitor
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-17
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) ........... 6-7Reporting safety defects
.......................... 9-23
Rollover ............................................... 5-5
Roof, Soft top ...................................... 3-21
S
Safety, Child seat belts ............................ 1-15
Satellite radio operation .................... 4-47, 4-52
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment. .................. 1-4
Front power seat adjustment ................... 1-3
Front seats ....................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ..................................... 1-15
Infants ........................................... 1-15
Injured persons ................................. 1-11
Larger children ................................. 1-15
Precautions on seat belt usage ................. 1-8
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 ............ 2-11
Seat belts ........................................ 1-8
Seat belts with pretensioners ................. 1-37
Three-point type ............................... 1-11
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats. ...................... 2-36
Heated seats ................................... 2-34
Seats .............................................. 1-2
Secondary rear hatch release ..................... 3-18
Secondary trunk lid release ....................... 3-21
Security system, Vehicle security system ........ 2-25
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start .............................. 2-26 Selector lever, Shift lock release
................. 5-15
Servicing air conditioner ........................... 4-30
SETTING button ................................... 4-10
Shift “P” warning
(Automatic Transmission models) ................. 2-17
Shift lock release, Transmission .................. 5-15
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 .................. 2-14, 3-24
Soft top operation ............................. 3-21
Spare tire ............................................. 9-9
Spark plugs ........................................ 8-17
Speedometer ......................................... 2-5
Starting Before starting the engine .................... 5-10
Jump starting ................................... 6-13
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
Push starting ................................... 6-15
Starting the engine ............................ 5-11
STATUS button ...................................... 4-6
Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-33
Steering Power steering fluid ........................... 8-12
Power steering system ........................ 5-25
Steering lock ..................................... 5-9
Steering lock release malfunction
indicator ........................................ 2-16
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for
audio ............................................ 4-77
Storage ............................................. 2-38
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10-6Sun visors.......................................... 3-36
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-38
Supplemental air bag warning light ....... 1-38, 2-12
Supplemental restraint system .................... 1-26
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 1-26
Switch Autolight switch ................................ 2-30
Fog light switch ................................ 2-33
Hazard warning flasher switch ................ 2-33
Headlight switch ............................... 2-30
Ignition switch .................................. 5-12
Ignition switch manual transmission
models .......................................... 5-16
Power door lock switch ......................... 3-5
Rear window defroster switch ................ 2-29
Turn signal switch .............................. 2-33
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-37
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) ............ 5-17
T
Tachometer ........................................... 2-5
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................................... 2-6
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ........................................ 2-26
Three-way catalyst ................................... 5-2
Tilt steering ......................................... 3-36
Tire Pressure, Low tire pressure warning light . . . 2-10
Sealant ............................................ 6-7
Tire replacement indicator ..................... 2-19
Tires Emergency tire puncture repair kit .............. 6-7Flat tire
............................................ 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system .............. 5-3
Spare tire ....................................... 8-37
Tire and Loading information label .... 8-30, 9-13
Tire chains ...................................... 8-35
Tire dressing ..................................... 7-5
Tire pressure ................................... 8-29
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ..................................... 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation .................................... 8-36
Types of tires ................................... 8-34
Uniform tire quality grading ................... 9-21
Wheel/tire size ................................... 9-9
Wheels and tires ............................... 8-29
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) ................. 2-41
Top, Soft top ....................................... 3-21
Touch screen ......................................... 4-3
Towing Flat towing ...................................... 9-21
Tow truck towing ............................... 6-16
Towing a trailer ................................. 9-20
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ........... 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .............. 6-2
Trailer towing ....................................... 9-20
Transceiver, HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver ......................................... 2-47
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission .......... 5-12
Driving with manual transmission ............. 5-16
Transmission selector lever lock release ..... 5-15
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry
system) ............................................. 3-13
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country .............................................. 9-11 Trip computer
...................................... 2-20
Trip odometer ...................................... 2-21
Triple meter ........................................... 2-7
Trunk Interior trunk lid release ....................... 3-20
Light ............................................ 2-46
Secondary trunk lid release ................... 3-21
Trunk lid ........................................ 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch ........... 3-19
Turn signal switch .................................. 2-33
U
Underbody cleaning ................................. 7-4
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-21
USB memory operation ........................... 4-58
V
Vanity mirror ........................................ 3-39
Vanity mirror lights ................................. 2-45
Variable voltage control system ................... 8-16
Vehicle Dimensions ..................................... 9-10
Identification number (VIN) .................... 9-11
Information and settings
(models with navigation system) ................ 4-6
Information display ............................. 2-16
Loading information ............................ 9-18
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ............ 6-19
Security system ................................ 2-25
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-37
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ...... 5-28
Ventilators .......................................... 4-23
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Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 27
FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
VQ37VHR engineUse unleaded premium gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
number (Research octane number 96) .
If premium gasoline is not available, unleaded
regular gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI
number (Research octane number 91) may be
temporarily used, but only under the following
precautions:
.Have the fuel tank filled only partially with
unleaded regular gasoline, and fill up with
unleaded premium gasoline as soon as
possible.
. Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt accel-
eration.
However, for maximum vehicle perfor-
mance, the use of unleaded premium
gasoline is recommended.
CAUTION
. Using a fuel other than that speci-
fied could adversely affect the emis-
sion control systems, and may also
affect warranty coverage.
. Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, since this will damage the three way catalyst.
. Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is not designed to run
on E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel can
damage the fuel system compo-
nents and is not covered by the
NISSAN vehicle limited warranty.
For additional information, see “CAPACITIES
AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS”
in the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:. Engine oil with API Certification Mark
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9. Technical and
consumer information” section for engine oil and
oil filter recommendation.COLD TIRE PRESSURES:The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For
additional information, see “WHEELS AND
TIRES” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section.
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCE-
DURES RECOMMENDATION:During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations out-
lined in the “BREAK-IN SCHEDULE” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section of this Owner’s
Manual. Follow these recommendations for the
future reliability an d economy of your new
vehicle.
GAS STATION INFORMATION