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
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Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system1
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Table of
Contents
Index11
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
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SSI0648
COUPE MODELS
1. Seat belts (Page 1-10)— Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-43)
2. Head restraints (P.1-6)
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags (P.1-30) 4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bags (P.1-30)
5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-30)
6. Child restraint anchor point (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-20)
7. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) (P.1-36) 8. Front seats (P.1-3)
SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
SSI0649
ROADSTER MODELS
1. Seat belts (P.1-10)— Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-43)
2. Head restraints (P.1-6)
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags (P.1-30) 4. Door-mounted curtain side-impact sup-
plemental air bags (P.1-30)
5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-30)
6. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) (P.1-36)
7. Front seats (P.1-3)
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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)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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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
1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-mental restraint system
Seats ........................................................................\
................................. 1-2
Front seats ........................................................................\
............ 1-3
Head restraints/headrests ...................................................... 1-6
Adjustable head
restraint/headrest components .................................. 1-7
Remove (if so equipped) .................................................... 1-7
Install (if so equipped) .......................................................... 1-7
Adjust (if so equipped) ......................................................... 1-8
Front-seat Active Head Restraints (if
so equipped) ........................................................................\
........ 1-9
Seat belts ........................................................................\
.................... 1-10 Precautions on seat belt usage ................................. 1-10
Pregnant women ................................................................... 1-12
Injured persons ........................................................................\
1-12
Three-point type seat belt ............................................. 1-12
Seat belt extenders .............................................................. 1-15
Seat belt maintenance ...................................................... 1-15
Child safety ........................................................................\
................ 1-16 Infants ........................................................................\
..................... 1-16
Small children (for Coupe models) .......................... 1-16
Larger children ........................................................................\
. 1-17
For Roadster models .......................................................... 1-18 Child restraints ........................................................................\
...... 1-19
Precautions on child restraints ................................ 1-19
Top tether strap child restraint (for
Coupe models) ..................................................................... 1-20
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts (for Coupe models) ......... 1-22
Installing top tether strap (for
Coupe models) ..................................................................... 1-26
Booster seats ........................................................................\
. 1-26
Supplemental restraint system ....................................... 1-30
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system .................................................................. 1-30
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats) ........................................................................\
..... 1-36
Front seat-mounted side-impact and roof/
door-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover (if so equipped) supplemental air
bag systems ........................................................................\
.... 1-41
Seat belts with pretensioners
(front seats) ........................................................................\
..... 1-43
Supplemental air bag warning labels ................ 1-44
Supplemental air bag warning light ................... 1-44
Repair and replacement procedure .................... 1-45