0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) ........................................................................\
.... 0-2Coupe models ...................................................................... 0-2
Roadster models ................................................................. 0-3
Exterior front ........................................................................\
....... 0-4
Exterior rear ........................................................................\
........ 0-5
Coupe models ...................................................................... 0-5
Roadster models ................................................................. 0-6
Exterior (NISMO models) ........................................................ 0-7 Passenger compartment ......................................................... 0-8
Coupe models ................................................................... 0-8
Roadster models ............................................................... 0-9
Cockpit ........................................................................\
............. 0-10
Instrument panel .................................................................... 0-11
Meters and gauges ............................................................... 0-12
Engine compartment ............................................................ 0-13 VQ37VHR engine model ............................................. 0-13
Warning and indicator lights .............................................. 0-14
0-10Illustrated table of contents
SSI0652
1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch(P.5-28)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-33)
3. Meters and Gauges (combimeter) (P.2-5)
4. Triple meter (P.2-8)
5. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-31) 6. Hood release handle (P.3-16)
7. Intelligent Key port (P.5-10)
8. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-14)
9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
— Menu control switch or tuning switch
(P.4-72)
— BACK switch (P.4-72) — Phone switch (if so equipped) (P.4-75,
P.4-86)
— Volume control switches (P.4-72)
— Source select switch (P.4-72)
10. Tilt steering lever (P.3-36)
11. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-37)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-29)
12. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control switches (P.5-21)
13. Shift lever — Automatic Transmission (AT) (P.5-12)
— Manual Transmission (MT) (P.5-16)
14. Parking brake (P.5-20)
COCKPIT
0-12Illustrated table of contents
SSI0509
1. ENTER/NEXT switch (P.2-23)
2. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)
3. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-10)
4. Tachometer (P.2-7)
5. Speedometer (P.2-6)
6. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-36)
7. Vehicle information display (P.2-18)8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)
9. Transmission position indicator (if so equipped)
(P.2-17)
— SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) indica-
tor (if so equipped) (P.5-17)
SSI0521
10. Odometer/Twin trip odometer control knob(P.2-6)
11. Odometer/Twin trip odometer (P.2-6)
12. Engine oil temperature gauge (P.2-8)
13. Voltmeter (P.2-9)
14. Clock (P.2-9, P.2-26)
METERS AND GAUGES
1-38Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly
for the most effective protection by the seat belt
and supplemental air bag.
The occupant classification sensor is designed
to operate as described above to turn the front
passenger air bag OFF for specified child
restraints. Failing to properly secure child
restrains and to use the ALR mode (child
restraint mode) may allow the restraint to tip or
move in an accident or sudden stop. This can
also result in the passenger air bag inflating in a
crash instead of being OFF. (See “Child
restraints” (P.1-19) for proper use and installa-
tion.)
If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the
passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a
crash. However, heavy objects placed on the
seat could result in air bag inflation, because of
the object being detected by the occupant
classification sensor. Other conditions could
also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are on the
seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.
Always be sure that you and all vehicle
occupants are seated and restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light, you can
monitor when the front passenger air bag is
automatically turned OFF with the seat occu-
pied. The light will not illuminate when the frontpassenger seat is unoccupied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
passenger air bag status light is illuminated
(indicating that the air bag is OFF) , it could be
that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting
on the seat properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,
the passenger air bag status light may or may
not be illuminated, depending on the size of the
child and the type of child restraint being used. If
the passenger air bag status light is not
illuminated (indicating that the air bag might
inflate in a crash) , it could be that the child
restraint or seat belt is not being used properly.
Make sure that the child restraint is installed
properly, the seat belt is used properly and the
occupant is positioned properly. If the passen-
ger air bag status light is still not illuminated, try
a different child restraint.
If the passenger air bag status light will not
illuminate even though you believe that the child
restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are
properly positioned, the system may be sensing
an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is
OFF) . Your NISSAN dealer can check that the
system is OFF by using a special tool. However,
until you have confirmed with your dealer that
your air bag is working properly, do not transport
a child in this vehicle.The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System and
passenger air bag status light will take a few
seconds to register a change in the passenger
seat status. However, if the seat becomes
unoccupied, the air bag status light will remain
off.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air
bag system, the supplemental air bag warning
light
, located in the meter and gauges area
will blink. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
Other supplemental front-impact air bag
precautions
WARNING
. Do not place any objects on the
steering wheel pad or on the instru-
ment panel. Also, do not place any
objects between any occupant and
the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles and cause
injury if the front air bag inflates.
. Do not place objects with sharp
edges on the seat. Also, do not
place heavy objects on the seat that
will leave permanent impressions in
2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ........................................................................\
................ 2-3
Instrument panel ........................................................................\
2-4
Meters and gauges ................................................................... 2-5Speedometer and odometer ............................................ 2-6
Tachometer ........................................................................\
... 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................ 2-7
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
.... 2-8
Triple meter ........................................................................\
... 2-8
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................................... 2-10
Checking bulbs ................................................................. 2-11
Warning lights ................................................................... 2-11
Indicator lights ................................................................... 2-15
Audible reminders ............................................................ 2-17
Vehicle information display .................................................. 2-18 Operational indicators ..................................................... 2-19
Warnings and alerts ........................................................ 2-21
Maintenance indicators ................................................... 2-22
Trip computer .................................................................... 2-23
Security systems .................................................................... 2-28
Vehicle Security System ................................................. 2-28
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .......................... 2-29
Wiper and washer switch .................................................... 2-31
Rear window defroster switch ............................................ 2-32 Headlight and turn signal switch ....................................... 2-33
Xenon headlights ............................................................ 2-33
Headlight switch ............................................................ 2-33
Turn signal switch .......................................................... 2-36
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............................. 2-37
Horn ........................................................................\
.................. 2-37
Heated seats (if so equipped) ........................................... 2-37
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ...................... 2-39
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ................. 2-40
Power outlet ........................................................................\
.... 2-40
Storage ........................................................................\
............ 2-41 Instrument pocket (except for navigation system
equipped models) .......................................................... 2-41
Cup holders ..................................................................... 2-42
Glove box ........................................................................\
. 2-43
Console box .................................................................... 2-43
Rear parcel box .............................................................. 2-43
Cargo cover (if so equipped) ..................................... 2-44
Windows ........................................................................\
......... 2-45 Power windows .............................................................. 2-45
Interior lights ........................................................................\
... 2-48 Map lights ........................................................................\
2-48
Interior light control switch .......................................... 2-48
Vanity mirror lights ................................................................. 2-49 !
SSI0652
1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch(P.5-28)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-33)
3. Meters and Gauges (combimeter) (P.2-5)
4. Triple meter (P.2-8)
5. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-31) 6. Hood release handle (P.3-16)
7. Intelligent Key port (P.5-10)
8. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-14)
9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
— Menu control switch or tuning switch
(P.4-72)
— BACK switch (P.4-72) — Phone switch (if so equipped) (P.4-75)
— Volume control switches (P.4-72)
— Source select switch (P.4-72)
10. Tilt steering lever (P.3-36)
11. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-37)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-29)
12. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches (P.5-21)
13. Shift lever — Automatic Transmission (AT) (P.5-12)
— Manual Transmission (MT) (P.5-16)
14. Parking brake (P.5-20)
Instruments and controls2-3
COCKPIT
SSI0509
1. ENTER/NEXT switch (P.2-23)
2. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)
3. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-10)
4. Tachometer (P.2-7)
5. Speedometer (P.2-6)
6. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-36)
7. Vehicle information display (P.2-18)8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)
9. Transmission position indicator (if so equipped)
(P.2-17)
— SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) indica-
tor (if so equipped) (P.5-17)
SSI0521
10. Odometer/Twin trip odometer control knob(P.2-6)
11. Odometer/Twin trip odometer (P.2-6)
12. Engine oil temperature gauge (P.2-8)
13. Voltmeter (P.2-9)
14. Clock (P.2-9, P.2-26)
CAUTION
. For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dam-
pened with water. Never use a rough
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or
any kind of solvent or paper towel
with a chemical cleaning agent.
They will scratch or cause discolora-
Instruments and controls2-5
METERS AND GAUGES
10-4
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ................................................... 9-18
LockAutomatic door locks ............................................ 3-5
Door locks ................................................................ 3-4
Power door lock ..................................................... 3-4
Rear hatch lock .................................................... 3-17
Trunk lid .................................................................. 3-19
Locking with mechanical key ..................................... 3-4
Low tire pressure warning light .............................. 2-13
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ..................... 5-3
M
Maintenance Battery .................................................................... 8-15
General maintenance ............................................ 8-3
Inside the vehicle .................................................... 8-4
Maintenance indicators ...................................... 2-22
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-6
Maintenance requirements ................................... 8-3
Outside the vehicle ................................................ 8-3
Seat belt maintenance ....................................... 1-15
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ............................. 2-15
Manual front seat adjustment .................................... 1-4
Map lights ..................................................................... 2-48
Master warning light .................................................. 2-14
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ................. 3-3
Meter Trip computer ....................................................... 2-23
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 2-5 Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-36
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 .................... 2-29
NISSAN voice recognition system ......................... 4-99
No key warning ........................................................... 2-19
O
Odometer ....................................................................... 2-6
Off-road recovery ......................................................... 5-6
Oil
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter .......................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level .................................. 8-10
Engine oil ............................................................... 8-10
Engine oil viscosity ................................................. 9-6
Oil filter replacement indicator ......................... 2-22
Opening the soft top ................................................. 3-21
Operation, Operational indicators .......................... 2-19
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 ..................................... 5-20
Parking on hills ..................................................... 5-25
Performance dampers ............................................... 5-31 Phone
Bluetooth
Šhands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ..................... 4-75
Bluetooth
Šhands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ............... 4-86
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-74
Power Front seat adjustment ............................................ 1-3
Power door lock ..................................................... 3-4
Power outlet .......................................................... 2-40
Power steering ..................................................... 5-26
Power steering fluid ............................................ 8-12
Power windows .................................................... 2-45
Precautions .................................................................. 5-21 Audio operation .................................................... 4-30
Braking precautions ............................................ 5-26
Child restraints ..................................................... 1-19
Cruise control operations .................................. 5-17
Maintenance ............................................................. 8-6
Seat belt usage .................................................... 1-10
Supplemental restraint system ......................... 1-29
When starting and driving .................................... 5-2
Predictive course line settings ................................ 4-22
Push starting ................................................................ 6-16
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ................................................ 2-20
Push-button ignition switch .............................. 5-7, 5-8
R
Radio ............................................................................. 4-30 Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-74
Rapid air pressure loss ............................................... 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ....................................................................... 9-24
Rear hatch .................................................................... 3-17
Rear hatch opener ..................................................... 3-17