2012 NISSAN 370Z light

To reset at a faster cruising speed,use one
of the following methods:
. Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the COAST/SET switch.
. Push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch.
When the vehicle attains the desired speed,
release the switch.
. Push, then quickly release the ACCEL/RES
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed
will increase by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one
of the following methods:
. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it.
. Push and hold the COAST/SET switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows
down to the desired speed.
. Push, then quickly release the COAST/
SETT switch. Each time you do this, the
set speed will decrease by about 1 MPH
(1.6 km/h).
To resume the preset speed, push and
release the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle
will resume the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h).
GUID-4FE18741-AA31-4CF9-A4BC-A138BB40CFDE

.If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not
NISSAN recommended or are extre-
mely deteriorated, the VDC system
may not operate properly and the
VDC warning light

vehicle, do not drive over obstacles.
Also do not drive the vehicle
through an automatic car wash
since it may get caught.
EMERGENCY TIRE PUNCTURE RE-
PAIR KIT (if so equipped)
GUID-52A7B916-69B1-4E8E-8F26-94B6742F0F8AThe emergency tire puncture repair kit (Emer-
gency Tire Sealant) is supplied with the vehicle
instead of a spare tire. It can be used to
temporarily repair minor tire punctures.
If possible, have the vehicle towed to a facility
that can repair or replace the flat tire. Using the
emergency tire puncture repair kit may cause a
malfunction of the tire pressure sensor and
cause the low tire pressure warning light to
illuminate.
See “Flat tire” (P.6-2) for more details.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-41

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)...
............................ 5-26
Advanced air bag system ...
......................................... 1-33
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ...
.................................. 1-33
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
....... 1-35
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
............................ 1-38
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
............................ 1-38
Air bag warning labels ...
............................................... 1-40
Air bag warning light ...
...................................... 1-40, 2-13
Air cleaner housing filter ...
........................................... 8-20
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 ...
............................................... 4-30
Air deflectors ...
................................................................ 9-17
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ...
........................................................... 2-28
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...
.......................................... 5-7
Antenna ...
.......................................................................... 4-75
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
............................ 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light ...
..... 2-10
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...
...................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ...
....................................... 7-5
Audible reminders ...
....................................................... 2-16
Audio operation precautions ...
.................................... 4-31
Audio system ...
................................................................ 4-31
Steering wheel audio controls ...
.......................... 4-74 Autochanger
Compact Disc (CD) ...
............................................ 4-51
Autolight system ...
.......................................................... 2-33
Automatic Air conditioner (Type A) ...
..................................... 4-25
Air conditioner (Type B) ...
..................................... 4-28
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ...
..................................................... 2-46
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...
.................. 8-13
Door locks ...
................................................................. 3-5
Driving with automatic transmission ...
................ 5-12
AUX (Auxiliary) button ...
.................................... 4-48, 4-53
Auxiliary input jacks ...
.................................................... 4-72
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
................................... 5-6
B
Battery ...
............................................................................ 8-16
Battery saver system ...
........................................... 2-34
Intelligent Key ...
........................................................ 8-25
Variable voltage control system ...
........................ 8-18
Before starting the engine ...
........................................ 5-11
Belts (See drive belts) ...
............................................... 8-19
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
............................. 4-77
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
....................... 4-88
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ...
..................................... 4-65
Booster seats ...
............................................................... 1-24
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
..................... 5-26
Brake and clutch fluid ...
......................................... 8-14
Brake fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-14
Brake system ...
......................................................... 5-25
Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-21
Warning light ...
......................................................... 2-10 Break-in schedule
...
....................................................... 5-23
Brightness control ...
......................................................... 4-7
Display ON/OFF button ...
........................................ 4-7
Instrument panel ...
................................................... 2-35
Bulb check/instrument panel ...
................................... 2-10
Bulb replacement ...
........................................................ 8-27
C
Cabin air filter ...
............................................................... 4-30
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...
....... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...
............................................. 4-76
Cargo cover ...
.................................................................. 2-43
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ...
................... 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ...
.............. 4-73
Center multi-function control panel (models with
navigation system) ...
........................................................ 4-3
Child restraints ...
............................................................. 1-18
Booster seats ...
........................................................ 1-24
Precautions on child restraints ...
......................... 1-18
Top tether strap ...
.................................................... 1-19
Child safety ...
................................................................... 1-15
Chimes Audible reminders ...
................................................ 2-16
Seat belt warning light and chime ...
................... 2-13
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ...
...................................... 8-23
Cleaning exterior and interior ...
............................ 7-2, 7-5
Clock ...
..................................................................... 2-8, 2-25
Clutch fluid ...
.................................................................... 8-14
Cockpit ...
............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving ...
.................................................. 5-31
Compact Disc (CD) changer (See
audio system) ...
............................................................... 4-51
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ...
................................................... 4-47, 4-56
Compact spare tire ...
..................................................... 8-40

Console box...
................................................................. 2-42
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
................................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ...
.......................... 8-10
Corrosion protection ...
.................................................... 7-8
Cover, Cargo cover ...
.................................................... 2-43
Cruise control ...
............................................................... 5-21
Cup holders ...
.................................................................. 2-41
D
Dampers, Performance dampers ...
............................ 5-30
Daytime running light system ...
................................... 2-34
Defroster switch, Rear window
defroster switch ...
........................................................... 2-31
Dimensions ...
................................................................... 9-10
Drive belts ...
..................................................................... 8-19
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 ...
................................................. 4-58
E
Economy, Fuel ...
.............................................................. 5-23
Elapsed time ...
................................................................. 2-24
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ...
........................... 6-8
Emission control information label ...
.......................... 9-12
Emission control system warranty ...
........................... 9-22
Engine Before starting the engine ...
................................. 5-11
Break-in schedule ...
................................................ 5-23 Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants
...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
................................... 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ...
........................... 8-11
Checking engine coolant level ...
.......................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ...
................................... 8-11
Coolant temperature gauge ...
................................. 2-7
Emergency engine shut off ...
................................ 5-10
Engine block heater ...
............................................. 5-32
Engine compartment check locations ...
................ 8-8
Engine cooling system ...
........................................... 8-9
Engine oil ...
................................................................ 8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...
........... 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator ...
...................... 2-21
Engine oil temperature gauge ...
.............................. 2-8
Engine oil viscosity ...
.................................................. 9-6
Engine serial number ...
........................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ...
............................................. 9-8
Engine start operation indicator ...
....................... 2-18
Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) ...
......................................... 2-19
If your vehicle overheats ...
..................................... 6-16
Starting the engine ...
.............................................. 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...
................................... 9-24
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...
................................ 5-2
Exterior light indicator ...
................................................ 2-14F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
............... 9-12
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ...
.................................... 8-20
Changing engine oil and filter ...
........................... 8-11
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...
..... 2-36
Flat tire ...
............................................................................. 6-2
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ...
................................................. 6-8 Flat towing
...
.................................................................... 9-21
Floor mat cleaning ...
........................................................ 7-6
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...
.................. 8-13
Brake and clutch fluid ...
......................................... 8-14
Brake fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-14
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Engine coolant ...
......................................................... 8-9
Engine oil ...
................................................................ 8-11
Power steering fluid ...
............................................. 8-13
Window washer fluid ...
.......................................... 8-15
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player ...
.... 4-45
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (models without navigation system) ...
...... 4-49
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player ...
................................................................... 4-54
Fog light switch ...
........................................................... 2-35
Front manual seat adjustment ...
.................................... 1-4
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
.............. 1-35
Front power seat adjustment ...
..................................... 1-2
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ...
............................. 1-2
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Fuel economy ...
........................................................ 5-23
Fuel economy information (display) ...
.................... 4-9
Fuel octane rating ...
................................................... 9-4
Fuel recommendation ...
............................................. 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ...
......................................................... 3-34
Fuel-filler door ...
....................................................... 3-34
Gauge ...
........................................................................ 2-7
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ...
............................. 3-35
Fuses ...
.............................................................................. 8-23
Fusible links ...
.................................................................. 8-23

G
Garage door opener, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver...
...................................... 2-50, 2-54
Gas cap ...
......................................................................... 3-34
Gauge ...
.............................................................................. 2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
.................... 2-7
Fuel gauge ...
................................................................ 2-7
Odometer ...
.................................................................. 2-6
Speedometer ...
............................................................ 2-6
Tachometer ...
............................................................... 2-6
Trip computer ...
........................................................ 2-22
General maintenance ...
................................................... 8-3
Glove box ...
...................................................................... 2-42
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system) ...
............................. 4-77
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) ...
....................... 4-88
Hatch, Rear hatch ...
....................................................... 3-16
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
................................. 2-36
Head restraints ...
.............................................................. 1-5
Headlights Bulb replacement ...
................................................. 8-29
Headlight switch ...
................................................... 2-32
Xenon headlights ...
.................................................. 2-32
Heated seats ...
................................................................ 2-37
Heater Engine block heater ...
............................................. 5-32
Heater and air conditioner operation ...
.............. 4-24
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...
............... 2-50, 2-54
Hood release ...
................................................................ 3-16
Horn ...
................................................................................ 2-36
I
Ignition switch
(Push-button) ...
........................................................... 5-8
Manual transmission models ...
............................. 5-16
Immobilizer system ...
...................................................... 2-28
In-cabin microfilter ...
...................................................... 4-30
Indicator lights ...
.............................................................. 2-14
INFO button ...
.................................................................... 4-8
Inside mirror ...
.................................................................. 3-37
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ...
.......................... 9-24
Instrument brightness control ...
.................................. 2-35
Instrument panel ...
............................................................ 2-4
Instrument pocket ...
....................................................... 2-41
Intelligent Key ...
................................................................. 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ...
............ 2-19
Intelligent Key removal indicator ...
.............................. 2-18
Intelligent Key system ...
.................................................. 3-6
Battery replacement ...
............................................ 8-25
Intelligent Key system warning light ...
................ 2-11
Key operating range ...
............................................... 3-8
Key operation ...
........................................................... 3-9
Warning signals ...
.................................................... 3-11
Interior light control switch ...
....................................... 2-47
Interior light replacement ...
........................................... 8-29
Interior lights ...
................................................................. 2-47
Interior trunk lid release ...
............................................. 3-19
iPod
®player operation ...
............................................... 4-70
J
Jump starting ...
................................................................ 6-14
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 ...
........................................ 1-40
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 ...
....... 8-32, 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ...
................. 9-11
License plate, Installing front license plate ...
.......... 9-14
Light Air bag warning light ...
........................................... 1-40
Bulb replacement ...
................................................. 8-27
Cargo area courtesy light ...
.................................. 2-49
Cargo light ...
............................................................. 2-49
Fog light switch ...
.................................................... 2-35
Headlight switch ...
................................................... 2-32
Headlights bulb replacement ...
............................ 8-29
Indicator lights ...
....................................................... 2-14
Interior light control switch ...
................................ 2-47
Interior lights ...
.......................................................... 2-47
Map lights ...
.............................................................. 2-47
Replacement ...
.......................................................... 8-27
Trunk light ...
............................................................... 2-49
Vanity mirror lights ...
............................................... 2-48
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ...
................................................. 2-10
Xenon headlights ...
.................................................. 2-32
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ...
..... 8-29
10-3

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 ...
..................................................... 3-16
Trunk lid ...
.................................................................. 3-18
Locking with mechanical key ...
...................................... 3-4
Low tire pressure warning light ...
............................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ...
...................... 5-3
M
Maintenance
Battery ...
..................................................................... 8-16
General maintenance ...
............................................. 8-3
Inside the vehicle ...
.................................................... 8-4
Maintenance indicators ...
....................................... 2-21
Maintenance precautions ...
...................................... 8-6
Maintenance requirements ...
.................................... 8-3
Outside the vehicle ...
................................................. 8-3
Seat belt maintenance ...
........................................ 1-14
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ...
.............................. 2-14
Manual front seat adjustment ...
..................................... 1-4
Map lights ...
..................................................................... 2-47
Master warning light ...
................................................... 2-13
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ...
................. 3-3
Meter Trip computer ...
........................................................ 2-22
Meters and gauges ...
....................................................... 2-5
Instrument brightness control ...
........................... 2-35
Mirror Inside mirror ...
........................................................... 3-37
Outside mirrors ...
..................................................... 3-38
Vanity mirror ...
........................................................... 3-39 Multi-function controller
...
............................................... 4-4
N
New vehicle break-in ...
.................................................. 5-23
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
..................... 2-28
NISSAN voice recognition system ...
...................... 4-101
No key warning ...
............................................................ 2-18
O
Odometer ...
........................................................................ 2-6
Off-road recovery ...
.......................................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...
........................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level ...
................................... 8-11
Engine oil ...
................................................................ 8-11
Engine oil viscosity ...
.................................................. 9-6
Oil filter replacement indicator ...
......................... 2-21
Opening the soft top ...
.................................................. 3-21
Operation, Operational indicators ...
........................... 2-18
Outside mirrors ...
............................................................ 3-38
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...
........................ 6-16
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...
......................................................... 9-25
P
Panic alarm ...
................................................................... 3-14
Parking Brake break-in ...
....................................................... 5-26
Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-21
Parking on hills ...
..................................................... 5-24
Performance dampers ...
................................................ 5-30 Phone
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
...................... 4-77
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
................ 4-88
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-76
Power Front seat adjustment ...
............................................ 1-2
Power door lock ...
...................................................... 3-4
Power outlet ...
.......................................................... 2-40
Power steering fluid ...
............................................. 8-13
Power steering system ...
....................................... 5-25
Power windows ...
.................................................... 2-44
Precautions ...
................................................................... 5-21
Audio operation ...
.................................................... 4-31
Braking precautions ...
............................................. 5-25
Child restraints ...
...................................................... 1-18
Cruise control operations ...
................................... 5-17
Maintenance ...
............................................................. 8-6
Seat belt usage ...
....................................................... 1-9
Supplemental restraint system ...
.......................... 1-28
When starting and driving ...
.................................... 5-2
Predictive course line settings ...
................................. 4-23
Push starting ...
................................................................ 6-16
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ...
................................................ 2-19
Push-button ignition switch ...
............................... 5-8, 5-9
R
Radio ...
.................................................................. 4-31, 4-54
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-76
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
............................................................ 4-45
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (models without
navigation system) ...
............................................... 4-49

Rapid air pressure loss...
................................................ 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ...
........................................................................ 9-24
Rear hatch ...
..................................................................... 3-16
Rear hatch opener ...
...................................................... 3-16
Rear hatch opener switch ...
......................................... 3-17
Rear parcel box ...
........................................................... 2-43
Rear window defroster switch ...
................................. 2-31
RearView monitor (models with
navigation system) ...
...................................................... 4-18
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) ...
......................................................................... 6-8
Reporting safety defects ...
........................................... 9-23
Rollover ...
............................................................................ 5-6
Roof, Soft top ...
.............................................................. 3-21
S
Safety, Child seat belts ...
............................................. 1-15
Satellite radio operation ...
................................ 4-50, 4-55
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ...
.............................. 1-4
Front power seat adjustment ...
............................... 1-2
Front seats ...
................................................................ 1-2
Seat belt(s) Child safety ...
............................................................ 1-15
Infants ...
...................................................................... 1-15
Injured persons ...
..................................................... 1-11
Larger children ...
...................................................... 1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage ...
........................... 1-9
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
...
................... 2-13
Seat belts ...
.................................................................. 1-9
Seat belts with pretensioners ...
........................... 1-39
Three-point type ...
................................................... 1-11
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats ...
..................................... 2-38
Heated seats ...
......................................................... 2-37
Seats ...
.......................................................................... 1-2
Secondary rear hatch release ...
.................................. 3-18
Secondary trunk lid release ...
...................................... 3-20
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start ...
................................................. 2-28
Security system, Vehicle security system ...
............. 2-27
Selector lever, Shift lock release ...
............................ 5-16
Servicing air conditioner ...
............................................ 4-30
SETTING button ...
.......................................................... 4-11
Shift lock release, Transmission ...
.............................. 5-16
Shift “P” warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ...
................................................ 2-19
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 ...
............................. 2-15, 3-24
Soft top operation ...
................................................ 3-21
Spare tire ...
......................................................................... 9-9
Spark plugs ...
.................................................................. 8-19
Speedometer ...
.................................................................. 2-6
Starting Before starting the engine ...
................................. 5-11
Jump starting ...
......................................................... 6-14
Precautions when starting and driving ...
.............. 5-2
Push starting ...
......................................................... 6-16
Starting the engine ...
.............................................. 5-11 STATUS button
...
.............................................................. 4-7
Status light, Front passenger air bag ...
.................... 1-35
Steering Power steering fluid ...
............................................. 8-13
Power steering system ...
....................................... 5-25
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...
................................................................. 4-74
Storage ...
.......................................................................... 2-41
Sun visors ...
..................................................................... 3-36
Supplemental air bag warning labels ...
..................... 1-40
Supplemental air bag warning light ...
............ 1-40, 2-13
Supplemental restraint system ...
................................. 1-28
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ...
..................................................... 1-28
Switch Autolight switch ...
.................................................... 2-33
Fog light switch ...
.................................................... 2-35
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
.......................... 2-36
Headlight switch ...
................................................... 2-32
Ignition switch ...
....................................................... 5-12
Ignition switch manual
transmission models ...
............................................ 5-16
Power door lock switch ...
......................................... 3-5
Rear window defroster switch ...
.......................... 2-31
Turn signal switch ...
................................................ 2-35
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...
..... 2-39
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) ...
.................... 5-17
T
Tachometer ...
..................................................................... 2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ...
........................................................ 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ...
................................................................... 2-28
Three-way catalyst ...
........................................................ 5-3
Tilt steering ...
................................................................... 3-36
10-5