Welcome to the growing family of new
NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered
to you with confidence. It was produced
using the latest techniques and strict
quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you
understand the operation and mainte-
nance of your vehicle so that you may
enjoy many miles of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Book-
let explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. Additionally, a
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to
resolve any concerns you may have
with your vehicle, as well as clarify your
rights under your state’s lemon law.
In addition to factory installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed by NISSAN
or by your NISSAN dealer prior to delivery.
It is important that you familiarize your-
self with all disclosures, warnings, cau-
tions and instructions concerning proper
use of such accessories prior to operating
the vehicle and/or accessory. See a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your
vehicle is equipped.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehiclebest. When you require any service or
have any questions, we will be glad to
assist you with the extensive resources
available to us.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe
operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules
to help ensure a safe and comforta-
ble trip for you and your passengers!
.
NEVER drive under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed
limits and never drive too fast
for conditions.
. ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle
features or taking other actions
that could distract you.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint sys- tems.
. ALWAYS provide information
about the proper use of vehicle
safety features to all occupants
of the vehicle.
. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man-
ual for important safety informa-
tion.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHI-
CLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its perfor-
mance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regula-
tions. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from
modification will not be covered under
the NISSAN warranties.
WARNING
Installing an aftermarket On-Board
Diagnostic (OBD) plug-in device that
uses the port during normal driving,
for example remote insurance com-
pany monitoring, remote vehicle di-
agnostics, telematics or engine
Foreword
SIC0697
If you see the symbol above, it means“Do
not do this” or“Do not let this happen”.
If you see a symbol similar to those above
in an illustration, it means the arrow
points to the front of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above indicate movement or ac-
tion.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above call attention to an item in
the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its consti-
tuents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component
wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Operating,
servicing and maintaining a passen-
ger vehicle or off-road vehicle can
expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. To mini- mize exposure, avoid breathing ex-
haust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in
a well-ventilated area and wear
gloves or wash your hands fre-
quently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to www.
P65Warnings.ca.gov.
CANADA’S PRODUCTS CONTAINING
MERCURY REGULATIONS
The xenon headlights (if so
equipped) on your vehicle contain
mercury. If these parts require dis-
posal, the repair facility vehicle
dismantler or recycler should make
sure they are recycled or disposed
of as hazardous waste in accor-
dance with applicable laws. For
information on safe handling pro-
cedures, disposal and recycling op-
tions in accordance with Canada’s
Products Containing Mercury Reg-
ulations, go to http://www.ec.gc.
ca/mercure-mercury/.
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
0-12Illustrated 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.2-37) 7. Vehicle information display (P.2-19)
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)
9. Transmission position indicator (if so
equipped) (P.2-18)
— SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) in-
dicator (if so equipped) (P.5-18)
SSI0521
10. Odometer/Twin trip odometer controlknob (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.2-27)
METERS AND GAUGES
JVC0785X
VQ37VHR ENGINE MODEL
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-18)
2. Battery (P.8-11)
3. Radiator filler cap (P.8-4)
4. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-6)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-6)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-9)7. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Transmis-
sion models) (P.8-9)
8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-8)
9. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-10)
10. Air cleaner (P.8-15)
11. Drive belt location (P.8-14)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-4) 13. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-18)
Illustrated table of contents0-13
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
0-14Illustrated table of contents
Warninglight Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light 2-11
Automatic Transmission
(AT) check warning light (if
so equipped)2-11
Brake warning light
2-11
Charge warning light2-12
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-12
Intelligent Key system
warning light
2-12
Low tire pressure warning
light2-13
Master warning light
2-14
Seat belt warning light2-14
Supplemental air bag
warning light2-14
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light 2-15Indica-
tor light Name
Page
Cruise indicator light 2-15
Exterior light indicator2-15
Front passenger air bag
status light2-16
High beam indicator light
2-16
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-16
Rear fog light indicator light
(if so equipped) 2-17
Security indicator light
2-17
Soft top indicator light
(Roadster models)2-17
SynchroRev Match mode
(S-MODE) indicator (if so
equipped)2-17
Transmission position indi-
cator light (if so equipped)
2-18
Turn signal/hazard indica-
tor lights
2-18
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light2-18
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustment
Operating tips:
.The power seat motor has an auto-
reset overload protection circuit. If the
motor stops during operation, wait 30
seconds, then reactivate the switch.
. Do not operate the power seat switch
for a long period of time when the
engine is off. This will discharge the
battery.
SSS0928
Forward and backward (if so equipped):
Moving the switch
forward or back-
ward will slide the seat forward or back-
ward to the desired position.
Reclining (if so equipped):
Move the recline switch
backward until
the desired angle is obtained. To bring the
seatback forward again, move the switch
forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment
of the seatback for occupants of different
sizes for added comfort and to help
obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” (P.1-10).) The
seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in the P
(Park) position or N (Neutral) position with
the parking brake fully applied.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-3
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 lights ........................................................................\
2-11
Warning lights ........................................................................\
... 2-11
Indicator lights ........................................................................\
2-15
Audible reminders ................................................................ 2-18
Vehicle information display ................................................. 2-19 Operational indicators ...................................................... 2-19
Warnings and alerts ............................................................ 2-21
Maintenance indicators .................................................. 2-23
Trip computer ........................................................................\
. 2-23
Security systems ........................................................................\
. 2-29
Vehicle Security System ................................................. 2-29
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ..................... 2-30
Wiper and washer switch ..................................................... 2-32
Rear window defroster switch ......................................... 2-33 Headlight and turn signal switch ................................. 2-34
Xenon headlights .............................................................. 2-34
Headlight switch ................................................................ 2-34
Turn signal switch ............................................................ 2-37
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .......................... 2-38
Horn ........................................................................\
.............................. 2-38
Heated seats (if so equipped) .......................................... 2-38
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) .............. 2-40
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .......... 2-41
Power outlet ........................................................................\
.......... 2-42
Storage ........................................................................\
....................... 2-43 Instrument pocket (except for navigation
system equipped models) .......................................... 2-43
Cup holders ........................................................................\
.... 2-43
Glove box ........................................................................\
......... 2-44
Console box ........................................................................\
... 2-44
Rear parcel box ................................................................... 2-45
Cargo cover (if so equipped) .................................... 2-45
Windows ........................................................................\
.................... 2-46 Power windows .................................................................. 2-46
Interior lights ........................................................................\
......... 2-50 Map lights ........................................................................\
........ 2-50
Interior light control switch ...................................... 2-50
Vanity mirror lights ................................................................... 2-51