2011 NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER spark plugs

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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 28
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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Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 27
perform the procedure in the following order.
Otherwise, the window and the side roof panel
may contact and be damaged.
1. Unlock and open the driver side door. Donot close the door.
2. Open the hood.
3. Connect the negative ( ) battery terminal.
Then close the hood.
4. Fully open the driver side door window.
5. Close the driver side door and the window.
WARNING
. Do not expose the battery to flames
or electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas
generated by the battery is explo-
sive. Do not allow battery fluid to
contact your skin, eyes, fabrics, or
painted surfaces. After touching a
battery or battery cap, do not touch
or rub your eyes. Thoroughly wash
your hands. If the acid contacts your
eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
flush with water for at least 15
minutes and seek medical attention.
. Do not operate the vehicle if the
fluid in the battery is low. Low battery fluid can cause a higher load
on the battery which can generate
heat, reduce battery life, and in
some cases lead to an explosion.
. When working on or near a battery,
always wear suitable eye protection
and remove all jewelry.
. Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
. Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.
DI0137MF
Check the fluid level in each cell (Remove the
battery cover if it is necessary) . It should be
between the UPPER LEVEL
*1
and LOWER
LEVEL
*2
lines.
If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled
water to bring the level to the indicator in each
filler opening. Do not overfill.
1. Remove the cell plugs
*3.
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Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 27
SDI2119
VQ37VHR engine
1. Power steering fluid pump
2. Alternator
3. Crankshaft pulley
4. Air conditioner compressor
5. Drive belt auto-tensioner
WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position before servicing drive
belts. The engine could rotate unex-
pectedly.
1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is
in poor condition or loose, have it replaced or adjusted by a NISSAN dealer.
2. Have the belt condition checked regularly.
WARNING
Be sure the engine and the ignition
switch are off and that the parking
brake is engaged securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to
remove the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.
DRIVE BELTS SPARK PLUGS
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
8-17

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Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 27
SDI2020
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.
SDI2350
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
8-18
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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
10-5
Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 28