2011 NISSAN 370Z COUPE service schedule

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1. Set the interval (mileage) of the maintenanceschedule. To determine the recommended
maintenance interval, refer to your “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”.
2. To display the reminder automatically when the desired distance is reached, select the
“Reminder” key.
3. Reset the driving distance to the new maintenance schedule.
4. To return to the previous screen, push the BACK button. The unit can be converted between “US” and
“Metric”. (See “HOW TO USE SETTING
BUTTON” later in this section.)
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Example
The Reminder will be automatically displayed
when the specified distance has been driven
and every time the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC or ON position. The reminder will not
appear while driving.
Select the “OK” key to hide the reminder for the
rest of the current drive.
To stop the reminder from appearing, perform
one of the following actions:
.
Select the “Reset Distance”.
. Deactivate the “Reminder”.
. Increase the “Interval” distance to be more
than the current distance being tracked.
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controlled automatically.
Air flow control:
Pushing the “MODE” manual air flow control
button selects the air outlet to:
: Air flows from center and side ventila-tors.: Air flows from center and side ventila-tors and foot outlets.: Air flows mainly from foot outlets.: Air flows from defroster and foot out-lets.
To turn the system offPush the “OFF” button.
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OPERATING TIPSWhen the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. This is not a
malfunction. After the coolant temperature
warms up, air will flow normally from the foot
outlets.
The sensors
*A
and
*B
on the instrument
panel helps maintain a constant temperature. Do
not put anything on or around this sensor.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTERThe air conditioning system is equipped with an
in-cabin microfilter which collects dirt, pollen,
dust, etc. To make sure the air conditioner heats,
defogs, and ventilates efficiently, replace the
filter in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in the NISSAN Service and Mainte-
nance Guide. To replace the filter, contact a
NISSAN dealer.
The filter should be replaced if air flow is
extremely decreased or when windows fog
up easily when operating heater or air
conditioning system.
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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Maintenance requirement..................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ................................... 8-2
General maintenance ...................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ................................... 8-2
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Explanation of maintenance items ....................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ...................... 8-7
VQ37VHR engine model. ................................. 8-7
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........................... 8-9
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-9
Engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
Checking engine oil level ................................. 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter .......................... 8-10
Automatic transmission fluid ................................ 8-12
Power steering fluid .......................................... 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-13
Brake fluid .................................................. 8-13
Clutch fluid ................................................. 8-13
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-14
Battery .......................................................... 8-14
Jump starting .............................................. 8-16
Variable voltage control system ............................ 8-16
Drive belts ...................................................... 8-17 Spark plugs
.................................................... 8-17
Replacing spark plugs ................................... 8-18
Air cleaner ...................................................... 8-18
Windshield wiper blades .................................... 8-19
Cleaning .................................................... 8-19
Replacing ................................................... 8-19
Brakes ........................................................... 8-20
Self-adjusting brakes .................................... 8-20
Brake pad wear warning ................................ 8-20
Fuses ............................................................ 8-21
Engine compartment ..................................... 8-21
Passenger compartment ................................ 8-22
Intelligent Key battery replacement ....................... 8-23
Lights ............................................................ 8-25
Coupe ....................................................... 8-25
Roadster .................................................... 8-26
Headlights .................................................. 8-27
Exterior and interior lights ............................... 8-27
Wheels and tires .............................................. 8-29
Tire pressure ............................................... 8-29
Tire labeling ................................................ 8-32
Types of tires .............................................. 8-34
Tire chains .................................................. 8-35
Changing wheels and tires ............................. 8-36
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
(if so equipped) ........................................... 8-38

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Your new NISSAN has been designed to have
minimum maintenance requirements with long
service intervals to save you both time and
money. However, some day-to-day and regular
maintenance is essential to maintain your
NISSAN’s fine mechanical condition, as well
as its emission and engine performance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance, as well as general
maintenance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper
maintenance care. You are a vital link in the
maintenance chain.SCHEDULED MAINTENANCEFor your convenience, both required and op-
tional scheduled maintenance items are de-
scribed and listed in your “NISSAN Service and
Maintenance Guide”. You must refer to that
guide to ensure that necessary maintenance is
performed on your NISSAN at regular intervals.GENERAL MAINTENANCEGeneral maintenance includes those items
which should be checked during normal day-
to-day operation. They are essential for proper
vehicle operation. It is your responsibility to
perform these procedures regularly as pre-
scribed.Performing general maintenance checks re-
quires minimal mechanical skill and only a few
general automotive tools.
These checks or inspections can be done by
yourself, a qualified technician or, if you prefer, a
NISSAN dealer.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICEIf maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the systems
checked and serviced by a NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
and are kept up to date with the latest service
information through technical bulletins, service
tips, and in-dealership information systems.
They are completely qualified to work on
NISSAN vehicles
beforework begins.
You can be confident that a NISSAN dealer’s
service department performs the best job to
meet the maintenance requirements on your
vehicle — in a reliable and economical way. During the normal day-to-day operation of the
vehicle, general maintenance should be per-
formed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
smell, be sure to check for the cause or have a
NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, you
should notify a NISSAN dealer if you think that
repairs are required.
When performing any checks or maintenance
work, see “MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS”
later in this section.
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE
ITEMSAdditional information on the following
items with “*” is found later in this section.Outside the vehicleThe maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Doors and engine hood:
Check that all doors
and the engine hood, operate properly. Also
ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate
hinges, latches, latch pins, rollers and links if
necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the primary
latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.
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REPLACING SPARK PLUGSIf replacement is required, see a NISSAN dealer
for servicing.Iridium-tipped spark plugsIt is not necessary to replace the iridium-tipped
spark plugs as frequently as the conventional
type spark plugs since they will last much longer.
Follow the maintenance schedule in “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”, but do not
reuse them by cleaning or regapping.
Always replace spark plugs with recom-
mended or equivalent ones.
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Remove the retainers
*1
as illustrated and pull
out the filter element
*2.
The filter element should not be cleaned and
reused. Replace it according to the maintenance
intervals. See “NISSAN Service and Mainte-
nance Guide” for maintenance intervals. When
replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing and the cover with a damp
cloth.
WARNING
.
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or
others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops
flame if the engine backfires. If it
is not there, and the engine back-
fires, you could be burned. Do not
drive with the air cleaner removed,
and be careful when working on the
engine with the air cleaner removed.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle
body or attempt to start the engine
with the air cleaner removed. Doing
so could result in serious injury.
AIR CLEANER
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frequent oil and filter changes.
.repeated short distance driving at cold
outside temperatures,
. driving in dusty conditions,
. extensive idling,
. stop and go “rush hour” traffic,
Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONSThe air conditioning system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the
lubricant, NISSAN UV Luminous Oil Type
S or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or
lubricant will cause severe damage to
the air conditioning system and will
require the replacement of all air con-
ditioner system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect
the earth’s atmosphere, certain governmental
regulations require the recovery and recycling of
any refrigerant during automotive air condition-
ing system service. Your NISSAN dealer has the
trained technicians and equipment needed to
recover and recycle your air conditioning system
refrigerant.
Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your
air conditioning system.
Technical and consumer information
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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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