2018 NISSAN 370Z COUPE service

JVT0159X
API certification markAPI service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance,
see “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2). NISSAN recommends
the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-
cation or International Lubricant Standar-dization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container. Oils which
do not have the specified quality label
should not be used as they could cause
engine damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of
oil additives. The use of an oil additive is
not necessary when the proper oil type is
used and maintenance intervals are fol-
lowed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of
this, it is important that the engine oil
viscosity be selected based on the tem-
peratures at which the vehicle will be
operated before the next oil change.
Choosing an oil viscosity other than that
recommended could cause serious en-
gine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-
quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use the genuine oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in
change intervals.
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Oil and
filter other than the specified quality, or
oil and filter change intervals longer than
recommended could reduce engine life.
Damage to engines caused by improper
maintenance or use of incorrect oil and
filter quality and/or viscosity is not cov-
ered by the new NISSAN vehicle limited
warranties.
Your engine was filled with a high quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not
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have to change the oil before the first
recommended change interval.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONS
The air conditioning system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with
the refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and
the lubricant, NISSAN UV Luminous Oil
Type S or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or
lubricant may cause severe damage
to the air conditioning system and
may require the replacement of all
air conditioner system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s
ozone layer. Although this refrigerant
does not affect the earth’s atmosphere,
certain governmental regulations require
the recovery and recycling of any refrig-
erant during automotive air conditioning
system service. Your NISSAN dealer has
the trained technicians and equipment
needed to recover and recycle your air
conditioning system refrigerant. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer when servicing your air condition-
ing system.

DOT (Department Of Transportation)
Quality Grades: All passenger car tires
must conform to federal safety require-
ments in addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where ap-
plicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tempera-
ture A
TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as
well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart sig-
nificantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and
climate.
TRACTION AA, A, B AND C
The traction grades, from highest to low-
est, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead brak-
ing traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hy-
droplaning, or peak traction charac-
teristics.
TEMPERATURE A, B AND C
The temperature grades A (the highest),
B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance
to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of
the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corre-
sponds to a level of performance whichall passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Exces-
sive speed, under-inflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat build-
up and possible tire failure.
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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.Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this
model year and prior can be purchased. A
genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the
best source of service and repair informa-
tion for your vehicle. This manual is the
same one used by the factory trained
technicians working at a NISSAN dealer.
Genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals can
also be purchased.
For USA:
For current pricing and availability of
genuine
NISSAN Service Manuals, con-
tact:
www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of
genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, con-
tact:
1-800-247-5321
For Canada:
To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN
Service Manual or Owner’s Manual for this
model year and prior please contact your
nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone
number and location of a NISSAN dealer
in your area, call the NISSAN Information
Center at 1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual
NISSAN representative will assist you.
OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION

11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......................... 5-28
Active noise cancellation......................................... 5-35
Active sound enhancement.................................. 5-35
Advanced air bag system ........................................ 1-36
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system ................................ 1-36
Front passenger air bag and
status light................................................................... 1-38
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system........................ 1-41
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system........................ 1-41
Air bag warning labels ............................................... 1-44
Air bag warning light...................................... 1-44, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter .......................................... 8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation................................ 4-25
Air conditioner service....................................... 4-30
Air conditioner specification label........... 10-14
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............ 4-30, 10-8
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-30
Air deflectors ................................................................... 10-18
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)............................................................. 2-30
Alcohol, drugs and driving ........................................ 5-7
Antenna........................................................................\
......... 4-74
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-28
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ....................................................................... 2-11
Appearance care Exterior appearance care .................................. 7-2
Interior appearance care.................................... 7-5
Audible reminders.......................................................... 2-18 Audio operation precautions .............................. 4-30
Audio system ................................................................... 4-30
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................................... 4-43
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................................... 4-52
Steering wheel audio controls.................... 4-73
Autolight system............................................................ 2-35
Automatic Air conditioner (Type A).................................... 4-26
Air conditioner (Type B).................................... 4-28
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ....................................................... 2-49
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-8
Door locks....................................................................... 3-6
Driving with automatic transmission..... 5-12
Auxiliary input jacks.................................................... 4-70
Avoiding collision and rollover............................... 5-6
B
Battery........................................................................\
.............. 8-11 Battery saver system.......................................... 2-36
Intelligent Key........................................................... 8-20
Variable voltage control system ................ 8-13
Before starting the engine....................................... 5-11
Belts (See drive belts).................................................. 8-14
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ..................... 4-76
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ............ 4-86
Bluetooth® streaming audio................................. 4-63
Booster seats...................................................................\
.. 1-26
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ................. 5-28
Brake and clutch fluid .......................................... 8-9 Brake fluid ...................................................................... 8-9
Brake system ............................................................ 5-27
Parking brake operation................................... 5-21
Warning light............................................................... 2-11
Break-in schedule ......................................................... 5-24
Brightness control .......................................................... 4-8 Display ON/OFF button ....................................... 4-8
Instrument panel ................................................... 2-37
Bulb replacement .......................................................... 8-22
C
Cabin air filter .................................................................. 4-30
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants........................ 10-2
Car phone or CB radio .............................................. 4-75
Cargo cover ....................................................................... 2-45
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ........ 5-3
CD/DVD/USB memory care
and cleaning...................................................................... 4-72
Center multi-function control panel
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-4
Chassis and body maintenance.......................... 9-11
Child restraints .................................................................. 1-19 Booster seats............................................................. 1-26
Precautions on child restraints.................... 1-19
Top tether strap ...................................................... 1-20
Child safety........................................................................\
... 1-16
Chimes Audible reminders.................................................. 2-18
Seat belt warning light and chime........... 2-14
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ................................... 8-18
Cleaning exterior and interior ...................... 7-2, 7-5
Clock ........................................................................\
...... 2-9, 2-27
Clutch fluid........................................................................\
.... 8-9
Cockpit ........................................................................\
.............. 2-3

11-4
Headlights bulb replacement ...................... 8-23
Indicator lights.......................................................... 2-15
Interior light control switch .......................... 2-50
Interior lights............................................................. 2-50
Map lights .................................................................... 2-50
Replacement ............................................................. 8-22
Trunk light................................................................... 2-52
Vanity mirror lights ............................................... 2-51
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................... 2-11
Xenon headlights................................................... 2-34
Lights check/instrument panel............................ 2-11
Lights, Exterior and interior
light replacement .......................................................... 8-24
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ................................................. 10-19
Lock Automatic door locks............................................ 3-6
Door locks....................................................................... 3-5
Power door lock ........................................................ 3-5
Rear hatch lock........................................................ 3-18
Trunk lid ........................................................................\
3-20
Locking with mechanical key ................................. 3-5
Low tire pressure warning light ......................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning system (See Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)) ............... 5-3
M
Maintenance Battery........................................................................\
...... 8-11
General maintenance............................................ 9-2
Inside the vehicle...................................................... 9-3
Maintenance indicators.................................... 2-23
Maintenance log...................................................... 9-14
Maintenance precautions.................................. 8-2
Maintenance requirement................................. 9-2 Maintenance schedules....................................... 9-6
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions .................................................. 9-13
Outside the vehicle ................................................. 9-2
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-15
Standard maintenance ........................................ 9-7
Maintenance schedules............................................... 9-6
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)......................... 2-16
Manual front seat adjustment ................................ 1-4
Map lights ........................................................................\
... 2-50
Master warning light.................................................... 2-14
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ........ 3-4
Meter Trip computer .......................................................... 2-23
Meters and gauges ......................................................... 2-5 Instrument brightness control ................... 2-37
Mirror
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-39
Outside mirrors ....................................................... 3-40
Vanity mirror .............................................................. 3-41
Multi-function controller............................................ 4-4
N
New vehicle break-in .................................................. 5-24
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............. 2-30
NISSAN voice recognition system ................... 4-99
No key warning.............................................................. 2-20
O
Odometer........................................................................\
........ 2-6
Off-road recovery ............................................................. 5-6
Oil Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants................. 10-2
Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-6 Checking engine oil level.................................... 8-6
Engine oil.....................................................................\
.... 8-6
Engine oil viscosity ................................................ 10-7
Oil filter replacement indicator .................. 2-23
Opening the soft top.................................................. 3-23
Operation, Operational indicators .................... 2-19
Outside mirrors .............................................................. 3-40
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats................. 6-17
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information....................................................... 10-26
P
Panic alarm........................................................................\
.. 3-15
Parking Brake break-in ......................................................... 5-28
Parking brake operation................................... 5-21
Parking on hills........................................................ 5-26
Performance dampers .............................................. 5-32
Phone Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ............. 4-76
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ..... 4-86
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-75
Power Front seat adjustment .......................................... 1-3
Power door lock ........................................................ 3-5
Power outlet.............................................................. 2-42
Power steering ........................................................ 5-27
Power steering fluid ............................................... 8-8
Power windows ...................................................... 2-46
Precautions ........................................................................\
5-22 Audio operation...................................................... 4-30
Braking precautions............................................ 5-27
Child restraints .......................................................... 1-19
Cruise control operations................................ 5-18