2011 NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER check oil

Black plate (16,1)
Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 27
Warninglight Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light 2-9Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light2-9Brake warning light
2-9Charge warning light2-10Engine oil pressure warning
light 2-10Intelligent Key system warning
light2-10Low tire pressure warning light 2-10Master warning light
2-11Seat belt warning light 2-11Supplemental air bag warning
light 2-12Warning
light Name
Page
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light 2-12
Indicator light Name PageCruise indicator light
2-13Front passenger air bag status
light 2-13High beam indicator light 2-13Low beam indicator lights 2-13Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-13Rear fog light indicator light* 2-14Security indicator light
2-14Soft top indicator light (Road-
ster models) 2-14SynchroRev Match mode (S-
MODE) indicator*2-15Transmission position indicator
light*2-12Indicator
light Name Page
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights 2-15Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
2-15
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS0-14
Illustrated table of contents

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Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 27
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
. If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
malfunction indicator light
(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon
as possible. After a few driving trips,
the
light should turn off. If the
light remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by
a NISSAN dealer.
. For additional information, see
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”
later in this section.
SIC4003
Triple meter
1. Engine oil temperature gauge
2. Voltmeter
3. ClockTRIPLE METER
Engine oil temperature gaugeIf the engine oil temperature gauge
*1
indicates more than 280 8F (140 8C) while
driving, reduce the engine speed (RPM)
and drive at a slow speed.
When the engine oil temperature is high,
the engine protection mode, which helps
reduce the chance of engine damage,
could activate and automatically decrease
engine power. Driving while the engine oil temperature is high may result in engine
damage.
VoltmeterWhen the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, the volt meter
*2
indicates the battery
voltage. When the engine is running, it indicates
the generator voltage.
While cranking the engine, the volts drop below
the normal range. If the needle is not in the
normal range (11 to 15 volts) while the engine is
running, it may indicate that the charging system
is not functioning properly. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
ClockIf necessary, adjust the clock
*3
on the setting
screen of the vehicle information display. (See
“CLOCK” later in this section.)
If the power supply is disconnected, the clock
will not indicate the correct time. Readjust the
time.
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light
Master warning light
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Seat belt warning light and chime
Rear fog light indicator light*
Automatic transmission check warning light*
Supplemental air bag warning light
Security indicator light
Brake warning light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light
Soft top indicator light (Roadster models)
Transmission position indicator*
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) indi-
cator*
Charge warning light
Cruise indicator light
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning light
Front passenger air bag status light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Intelligent Key system warning light
High beam indicator light*: if so equipped
Low tire pressure warning light
Low beam indicator light
CHECKING BULBSWith all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on (if so equipped):
,
or
,
,
,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
,
or
,
,
,
,
,
If any light does not come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system checked by
a NISSAN dealer. Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the vehicle information display. (See
“VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY” later in
this section.)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS2-8
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Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see a
NISSAN dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Engine oil pressure warning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or comes on during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediatelyand call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See
“ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section.)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Key system warning light
After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 seconds
and then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
electrical steering lock system (if so equipped)
or the Intelligent Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to free the
steering lock (if so equipped) or to start the
engine. If the light comes on while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However in
these cases, contact a NISSAN dealer for repair
as soon as possible.
Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is notfunctioning properly.
After the ignition switch is pushed ON, this light
illuminates for about 1 second and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. The low tire pressure warning
light does not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to
the recommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to
activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
For additional information, see “TIRE PRES-
SURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section and “TIRE
PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)”
in the “6. In case of emergency” section.
TPMS malfunction:
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is
pushed ON. The light will remain on after the 1
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Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 27
7. Low outside temperature warningThis warning appears if the outside temperature
is below 378F(3 8C) . The warning can be set not
to be displayed. (See “TRIP COMPUTER” later
in this section.)8. SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE)
warningThis warning appears if a system malfunction
occurs. When the warning appears, the S-
MODE function will not operate, but the manual
transmission will operate normally and driving
can be continued. Have the system checked by
a NISSAN dealer.
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INDICATORS FOR MAINTENANCE
1. Engine oil replacement indicatorThis indicator appears when the set time comes
for changing the engine oil. You can set or reset
the distance for changing the engine oil. (See
“TRIP COMPUTER” later in this section.)
2. Oil filter replacement indicatorThis indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing the oil filter. You can set or reset
the distance for replacing the oil filter. (See
“TRIP COMPUTER” later in this section.)3. Tire replacement indicatorThis indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing tires. You can set or reset the
distance for replacing tires. (See “TRIP COM-
PUTER” later in this section.)4. “OTHER” indicatorThis indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing items other than the engine oil, oil
filter and tires. You can set or reset the distance
for replacing the items. (See “TRIP COMPU-
TER” later in this section.)
More maintenance reminders are also available
on the center display. (See “HOW TO USE
INFO BUTTON” in the “4. Center display,
heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section.)
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SIC3992
SettingSetting cannot be made while driving. A
message “Setting can only be operated
when stopped” is also displayed on the
vehicle information display.
The
switch
*A
and
switch
*B
are
used in the setting mode to select and decide a
menu.
SKIP:
Push the
switch
*A
to move to the
warning check mode.
Push the
switch
*B
to select other menus. ALERT:
Alert menu can be set to notify the following
items.
.
UPSHIFT
Select this submenu to set the engine speed
(RPM) of the upshift indicator. (See “Upshift
indicator” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.)
. TIMER
Select this submenu to specify when the
“TIMER” indicator activates.
. ICY
Select this submenu to display the low
outside temperature warning.
To return to the top page of the setting mode,
select “BACK”.
CLOCK:
Clock adjustment can be set on this menu.
. SETTING
Adjust the time (hour and minute) of the
clock on the triple meter.
. RESET
Select this submenu to set the time quickly
to the previous or next hour. MAINTENANCE:
The maintenance intervals of the following items
can be set or reset for the reminders.
.
OIL
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for changing the engine oil.
. FILTER
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing the oil filter.
. TIRE
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing tires.
. OTHER
Select this submenu and set or reset the
distance for replacing items other than the
engine oil, oil filter and tires.
To return to the top page of the setting mode,
select “BACK”.
OPTIONS:
The 3 option menus can be set to your
preference.
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NISMO models
CAUTION
Do not use the rear spoiler
*A
to open
or close the rear hatch. Doing so may
damage the rear spoiler.
Always hold area
*B
to open or close the rear
hatch.
SPA2580
SECONDARY REAR HATCH RELEASEThe secondary rear hatch release mechanism
allows opening the rear hatch in the event of
discharged battery or emergency.
The release handle is located under the cargo
room floor. To open the rear hatch from the
passenger compartment, perform the following
procedure.
1. Remove the cargo floor mat.
2. Find the rear hatch release handle
*1
as
shown in the illustration.
3. Free the release handle that is fixed with velcro. 4. Firmly pull the release handle until the rear
hatch releases.
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Pre-driving checks and adjustments

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SSD0826
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS-
CHARGEIf the battery of the Intelligent Key is almost
discharged, the guide light
*B
of the Intelligent
Key port
*A
blinks and the indicator appears on
the vehicle information display. (See “VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY” in the “2. Instruments
and controls” section.)
In this case, inserting the Intelligent Key into the
port
*1
allows you to start the engine. Make
sure that the key ring side faces backward as
illustrated. Insert the Intelligent Key in the port
until it is latched and secured.
To remove the Intelligent Key from the port, push the ignition switch to the OFF position and pull
the Intelligent Key out of the port.
NOTE:
The Intelligent Key port does not charge
the Intelligent Key battery. If you see the
low battery indicator in the vehicle infor-
mation display, replace the battery as soon
as possible. (See “INTELLIGENT KEY BAT-
TERY REPLACEMENT” in the “8. Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section.)
CAUTION
.
Never place anything except the
Intelligent Key in the Intelligent
Key port. Doing so may cause da-
mage to the equipment.
. Make sure the Intelligent Key is in
the correct direction when inserting
it to the Intelligent Key port. The
engine may not start if it is in the
incorrect direction.
. Remove the Intelligent Key from the
Intelligent Key port after the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF posi-
tion. .
Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head restraints.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position. (See “WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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Starting and driving