2013 NISSAN 370Z COUPE check engine

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8-12Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI2335
Engine oil and filterGUID-39A1DAC9-917D-40F6-9016-EB7D4F1C88861. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug
*1with a wrench
and completely drain the oil.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.
.Waste oil must be disposed of
properly.
.Check your local regulations.
(Perform steps 4 to 7 only when the engine
oil filter change is needed.)
4. Loosen the oil filter
*2with an oil filter
wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it by
hand.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old rubber
gasket remaining on the mounting sur-
face of the engine. Failure to do so
could lead to engine damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally
more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:11 to 15 ft-lb
(14.7 to 20.5 N·m)
8. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
with a wrench. Drain plug tightening torque:
22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N·m)
Do not use excessive force.
9. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, and install the oil filler
cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” (P.9-2) for drain and refill capa-
city. The drain and refill capacity depends on
the oil temperature and drain time. Use
these specifications for reference only. Al-
ways use the dipstick to determine the
proper amount of oil in the engine.
10. Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required.
11. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.
After the operationGUID-3A3566B2-A3CE-4A09-8FC9-36E90C21FBBB1. Install the engine undercover into position asthe following steps.
a. Pull the center of the small plastic clipout.
b. Hold the engine undercover into position.

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c. Insert the clip through the undercoverinto the hole in the frame, then push the
center of the clip in to lock the clip in
place.
d. Install the bolts that hold the undercover in place. Be careful not to strip the bolts
or over-tighten them.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
3. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
WARNING
. Prolonged and repeated contact
with used engine oil may cause skin
cancer.
. Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
. Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
GUID-D1D37907-83E3-4CC7-B62C-CF4B03454DD4When checking or replacement is required, we
recommend a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
CAUTION
.Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S
ATF. Do not mix with other fluids.
. Using automatic transmission fluid
other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S
ATF will cause deterioration in dri-
veability and automatic transmis-
sion durability, and may damage
the automatic transmission, which
is not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty.
GUID-0C98D963-EE83-4B4D-8093-048A177C9B8A
SDI1765A
Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked with the
engine off using the HOT range (
*1: HOT
MAX.,
*2: HOT MIN.) at fluid temperatures of
122 to 1768F (50 to 808C) or using the COLD
range (
*3: COLD MAX.,*4: COLD MIN.) at
fluid temperatures of 32 to 868F (0 to 308C) .
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add Genuine
NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Remove the cap
and fill through the opening.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID POWER STEERING FLUID

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2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL
*1line.
If the side of the battery is not clear, check
the distilled water level by looking directly
above the cell; the condition
*Aindicates
OK and the conditions
*Bneeds more to
be added.
3. Tighten cell plugs
*3.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
JUMP STARTINGGUID-06FBEC53-7C13-4B82-AE54-CAF12DA1697CIf jump starting is necessary, see “Jump starting”
(P.6-14) . If the engine does not start by jump
starting, the battery may have to be replaced.
Contact a NISSAN dealer.
GUID-2C67D41A-0B80-48E8-860B-DAF57B0553FA
CAUTION
. Do not ground accessories directly
to the battery terminal. Doing so will
bypass the variable voltage control
system and the vehicle battery may
not charge completely.
. Use electrical accessories with the
engine running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
The variable voltage control system measures
the amount of electrical discharge from the
battery and controls voltage generated by the
generator.
VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL
SYSTEM

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GUID-2047FD3D-84FD-4AD4-8B8B-B67836FDF1A5
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.
GUID-B9EA3A77-390E-47CF-8935-00EC1BCF5856
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.
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DRIVE BELTS SPARK PLUGS

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GUID-EAEC7372-8402-42CB-9CF1-BDC17D1D5274
SDI1479A
ENGINE COMPARTMENTGUID-1B0A5555-4C9F-4826-AA7F-FB5D14CE6B40
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF or LOCK position and the headlight
switch is turned to OFF. 2. Open the engine hood and remove the
cover on the battery and the fuse/fusible link
holder.
3. Remove the fuse/fusible link holder cover.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller located in the passenger compartment fuse box.
SDI1754
5. If the fuse is open*A, replace it with a new
fuse
*B. Spare fuses are stored in the
passenger compartment fuse box.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.
Fusible linksGUID-A55E79C4-7290-4054-99DD-46FA7A621AD1If any electrical equipment does not operate and
fuses are in good condition, check the fusible
links. If any of these fusible links are melted,
replace only with genuine NISSAN parts.
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FUSES

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.E-15 fuel contains more than 10%
oxygenate. E-15 fuel will adversely
affect the emission control devices
and systems of the vehicle and should
not be used. Damage caused by such
fuel is not covered by the NISSAN New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
. If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) . It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not
available to ensure that all methanol
blends are suitable for use in NISSAN
vehicles.
If any undesirable driveability problems such as
engine stalling or hard hot starting are experi-
enced after using oxygenate-blend fuels, im-
mediately change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a
fuel with a low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during
refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
can cause paint damage.E-15 fuelGUID-7B3640EC-E445-4D85-8129-2A0AFD3A8BB8E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15% fuel
ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline. E-15 can
only be used in vehicles designed to run on E-
15 fuel. Do not use E-15 in your vehicle. U.S.
government regulations require fuel ethanol
dispensing pumps to be identified with small,
square, orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
E-85 fuelGUID-E7B10EF3-39A7-453E-88D9-EEE052384533E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) . Do
not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. govern-
ment regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
Aftermarket fuel additivesGUID-1BF1290E-684C-4F12-91AB-B03775F5F8BBNISSAN does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (Example: fuel injector
cleaner, octane booster, intake valve deposit
removers, etc.) which are sold commercially.
Many of these additives intended for gum,
varnish or deposit removal may contain active
solvent or similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tipsGUID-7FA66B9E-C735-4D5A-B9A7-0D150B6F3118Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above can
cause persistent, heavy spark knock.
(Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise.)
If severe, this can lead to engine damage.
If you detect a persistent heavy spark
knock even when using gasoline of the
stated octane rating, or if you hear steady
spark knock while holding a steady speed
on level roads, have a NISSAN dealer
correct the condition. Failure to correct
the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which NISSAN is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knocking,
after-run or overheating. This in turn may cause
excessive fuel consumption or damage to the
engine. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked at a
NISSAN dealer or other competent service
facility.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is no
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
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9-24Technical and consumer information
GUID-7C6BADCA-82B6-4EEA-8EA4-82BD8CB9FB27Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be
required to be in what is called the “ready
condition” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test of the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready condition”. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/
maintenance test readiness condition. Place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and
then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”.
Contact a NISSAN dealer to set “ready condi-
tion” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.GUID-7502E4AB-02BD-4A16-862D-9CC2C400472EThis vehicle is equipped with an Event
Data Recorder (EDR) . The main purpose of
an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data
that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
.How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
. Whether or not the driver and passen-
ger safety belts were buckled/fas-
tened;
. How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
. How fast the vehicle was traveling.
. Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only
if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no
data are recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and crash
location) are recorded. However, other
parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely ac-
quired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer and NISSAN
dealer, other parties, such as law enforce-
ment, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)

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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