2018 NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER coolant temperature

5-34Starting and driving
tion.
. Allow more stopping distance
under these conditions. Braking
should be started sooner than on
dry pavement.
. Allow greater following distances
on slippery roads.
. Watch for slippery spots (glare
ice). These may appear on an
otherwise clear road in shaded
areas. If a patch of ice is seen
ahead, brake before reaching it.
Try not to brake while on the ice,
and avoid any sudden steering
maneuvers.
. Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads.
. Snow can trap dangerous ex-
haust gases under your vehicle.
Keep snow clear of the exhaust
pipe and from around your vehi-
cle.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist
with cold temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used
when the outside temperature is 20°F
(−7°C) or lower.
To use the engine block heater
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the en-
gine block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged exten-
sion cord.
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected,
grounded 110-volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least 2 - 4 hours,
depending on outside temperatures,
to properly warm the engine coolant.
Use an appropriate timer to turn the
engine block heater on.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and properly store the cord to keep it
away from moving parts.
WARNING
. Do not use your engine block
heater with an ungrounded elec-
trical system or a 2-pronged
adapter. You can be seriously
injured by an electrical shock if
you use an ungrounded connec-
tion. .
Disconnect and properly store the
engine block heater cord before
starting the engine. Damage to
the cord could result in an elec-
trical shock and can cause ser-
ious injury.
. Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-
pronged extension cord rated
for at least 10A. Plug the exten-
sion cord into a Ground Fault
Interrupt (GFI) protected,
grounded 110-VAC outlet. Failure
to use the proper extension cord
or a grounded outlet can result in
a fire or electrical shock and
cause serious personal injury.

6-18In case of emergency
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open allthe windows, move the heater or air
conditioner temperature control to
maximum hot and fan control to high
speed.
3. If engine overheating is caused by climbing a long hill on a hot day, run
the engine at a fast idle (approxi-
mately 1,500 rpm) until the tempera-
ture gauge indication returns to
normal.
4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from
the radiator before opening the hood.
(If steam or coolant is escaping, turn
off the engine.) Do not open the hood
further until no steam or coolant can
be seen.
5. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent get-
ting burned.
6. Visually check if the cooling fan is running. The radiator hoses and ra-
diator should not leak water. If coolant
is leaking or the cooling fan does not
run, stop the engine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands,
hair, jewelry or clothing to come into
contact with, or get caught in, engine
belts or the engine cooling fan. The
engine cooling fan can start at any
time.
7. After the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the reservoir with
the engine running. Add coolant to
the reservoir if necessary. Have your
vehicle repaired. It is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

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CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Check the coolant levelin the reservoir
when the engine is running and after it
reaches normal operating temperature.
If the coolant level is below the MIN level
,
add coolant up to the MAX level. If the
reservoir is empty, check the coolant level
in the radiator when the engine is cold.
If there is insufficient coolant in the
radiator, fill the radiator with coolant up
to the radiator filler cap above the radia-
tor upper hose opening and also add it to
the reservoir up to the MAX level
. Put on
the filler cap above the radiator upper
hose and with the reservoir cap open,
start the engine. Run the engine until it
reaches normal operating temperature. Add coolant up to the MAX level
. Tighten
the cap securely after adding engine
coolant.
If the cooling system requires coolant
frequently, have it checked. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
It is recommended that major cooling
system repairs be performed by a NISSAN
dealer. The service procedures can be
found in the appropriate NISSAN Service
Manual.
Improper servicing can result in re-
duced heater performance and engine
overheating.
WARNING
. To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never change the cool-
ant when the engine is hot.
. Never remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. Serious
burns could be caused by high
pressure fluid escaping from the
radiator.
. Avoid direct skin contact with
used coolant. If skin contact is
made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as pos-
sible.
. Keep coolant out of reach of
children and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of
properly. Check your local regulations.
Do-it-yourself8-5

11-2
Cold weather driving .................................................. 5-33
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ................................................................... 4-54
Compact spare tire...................................................... 8-36
Console box ....................................................................... 2-44
CoolantCapacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant .................................. 8-5
Checking engine coolant level....................... 8-5
Corrosion protection ..................................................... 7-8
Cover, Cargo cover....................................................... 2-45
Cruise control ................................................................... 5-22
Cup holders........................................................................\
2-43
D
Dampers, Performance dampers...................... 5-32
Daytime running light system............................. 2-36
Defroster switch, Rear window
defroster switch ............................................................. 2-33
Dimensions ........................................................................\
10-11
Drive belts...................................................................\
.......... 8-14
Driving Cold weather driving .......................................... 5-33
Driving with automatic transmission..... 5-12
Driving with manual transmission............ 5-17
Precautions when starting
and driving..................................................................... 5-2
DVD player operation................................................. 4-55
E
Economy, Fuel.................................................................. 5-25
Elapsed time...................................................................... 2-25
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ................... 6-9
Emission control information label............... 10-13 Emission control system maintenance ......... 9-8
Emission control system warranty .............. 10-24
Engine
Before starting the engine............................... 5-11
Break-in schedule ................................................. 5-24
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant .................................. 8-5
Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-6
Checking engine coolant level....................... 8-5
Checking engine oil level.................................... 8-6
Coolant temperature gauge ........................... 2-7
Emergency engine shut off............................ 5-10
Engine block heater ............................................ 5-34
Engine compartment check locations..... 8-3
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-4
Engine oil.....................................................................\
.... 8-6
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation ....................................... 10-7
Engine oil replacement indicator ............. 2-23
Engine oil temperature gauge....................... 2-8
Engine oil viscosity ................................................ 10-7
Engine serial number ........................................ 10-13
Engine specifications........................................... 10-9
Engine start operation indicator................ 2-19
Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models)................... 2-20
If your vehicle overheats .................................. 6-17
Starting the engine................................................ 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................... 10-25
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-2
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ......................................................... 9-5
Extended storage fuse warning ........................ 2-22
Exterior light indicator................................................ 2-15
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ......... 10-13
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .................................. 8-15
Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-6
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch)..................................................................... 6-2
Flat tire........................................................................\
.............. 6-3 Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ................................................. 6-9
Flat towing........................................................................\
10-22
Floor mat cleaning .......................................................... 7-6
Floor mat installation.................................................... 7-7
Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-8
Brake and clutch fluid .......................................... 8-9
Brake fluid ...................................................................... 8-9
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants................. 10-2
Engine coolant............................................................ 8-4
Engine oil.....................................................................\
.... 8-6
Power steering fluid ............................................... 8-8
Window washer fluid ........................................... 8-10
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................................\
... 4-43
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................................\
... 4-52
Fog light switch .............................................................. 2-38
Front manual seat adjustment .............................. 1-4
Front passenger air bag and status light ..... 1-38
Front power seat adjustment ................................. 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ...................... 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ........................ 1-9
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants................. 10-2

Fuel economy........................................................... 5-25
Fuel economy information (display).......... 4-9
Fuel information...................................................... 10-4
Fuel octane rating ................................................. 10-4
Fuel-filler cap............................................................. 3-35
Fuel-filler door.......................................................... 3-35
Gauge........................................................................\
......... 2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning.............................. 3-37
Fuel efficient driving tips ......................................... 5-24
Fuses........................................................................\
................ 8-18
Fusible links........................................................................\
8-18
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ................................................. 2-52
Gas cap........................................................................\
.......... 3-35
Gauge........................................................................\
................. 2-5 Engine coolant temperature gauge.......... 2-7
Fuel gauge ..................................................................... 2-8
Odometer........................................................................\
2-6
Speedometer ............................................................... 2-6
Tachometer................................................................... 2-7
Trip computer .......................................................... 2-23
General maintenance.................................................... 9-2
Glove box ........................................................................\
..... 2-44
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system) ..................... 4-76
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) ............ 4-86
Hatch, Rear hatch .......................................................... 3-18
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 6-2
Head restraints/headrests......................................... 1-6 Headlights
Bulb replacement .................................................. 8-23
Headlight switch .................................................... 2-34
Xenon headlights................................................... 2-34
Heated seats ..................................................................... 2-38
Heater Engine block heater ............................................ 5-34
Heater and air conditioner operation..... 4-25
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver .................... 2-52
Hood release ...................................................................... 3-17
Horn........................................................................\
.................. 2-38
I
Ignition switch (Push-button)............................................................... 5-8
Manual transmission models........................ 5-17
Immobilizer system..................................................... 2-30
In-cabin microfilter ...................................................... 4-30
Indicator lights.................................................................. 2-15
INFO button ........................................................................\
. 4-8
Inside mirror ...................................................................... 3-39
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .............. 10-25
Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-37
Instrument panel .............................................................. 2-4
Instrument pocket........................................................ 2-43
Intelligent Key...................................................................... 3-3
Intelligent Key battery
discharge indicator ..................................................... 2-20
Intelligent Key removal indicator..................... 2-20
Intelligent Key system .................................................. 3-7 Battery replacement........................................... 8-20
Intelligent Key system warning light ...... 2-12
Key operating range .............................................. 3-9
Key operation ............................................................ 3-10
Warning signals........................................................ 3-12
Interior light control switch ................................. 2-50 Interior light replacement....................................... 8-24
Interior lights.................................................................... 2-50
Interior trunk lid release ........................................... 3-21
iPod® player operation............................................. 4-68
J
Jump starting .................................................................... 6-15
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) ..................................................................... 3-14
Keys ........................................................................\
..................... 3-3
For Intelligent Key system................................. 3-7
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ....................................... 1-44
Air conditioner specification label........... 10-14
Emission control information label........ 10-13
Engine serial number ........................................ 10-13
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label .................................................. 10-13
Tire and Loading
information label..................................... 8-27, 10-14
Vehicle identification number (VIN)........ 10-12
License plate, Installing front
license plate..................................................................... 10-15
Light
Air bag warning light........................................... 1-44
Bulb replacement .................................................. 8-22
Cargo area courtesy light................................ 2-51
Cargo light .................................................................. 2-52
Fog light switch ...................................................... 2-38
Headlight switch .................................................... 2-34
11-3

11-6
SwitchAutolight switch ..................................................... 2-35
Fog light switch ...................................................... 2-38
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................... 6-2
Headlight switch .................................................... 2-34
Ignition switch .......................................................... 5-12
Ignition switch manual
transmission models ........................................... 5-17
Power door lock switch ...................................... 3-6
Rear hatch release switch............................... 3-19
Rear window defroster switch ................... 2-33
Turn signal switch ................................................ 2-37
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch ...................................................................... 2-41
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) ................ 5-18
T
Tachometer........................................................................\
... 2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ........................................................ 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start...................................................................\
.... 2-30
Three-way catalyst.......................................................... 5-3
Tilt steering ........................................................................\
3-38
Tire Pressure, Low tire pressure
warning light .............................................................. 2-13
Sealant ........................................................................\
...... 6-9
Tire replacement indicator ............................ 2-23
Tires Emergency tire puncture repair kit ........... 6-9
Flat tire........................................................................\
...... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system ............ 5-3
Spare tire...................................................................... 8-36
Tire and Loading
information label..................................... 8-27, 10-14 Tire chains................................................................... 8-33
Tire dressing................................................................. 7-5
Tire pressure ............................................................. 8-26
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ................................................. 5-3, 6-3
Tire rotation............................................................... 8-33
Types of tires ............................................................ 8-32
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 10-23
Wheel/tire size ....................................................... 10-10
Wheels and tires ..................................................... 8-26
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) .................... 2-45
Top, Soft top...................................................................... 3-23
Touch screen ....................................................................... 4-5
Towing Flat towing................................................................ 10-22
Tow truck towing................................................... 6-19
Towing a trailer..................................................... 10-22
TPMS, Tire Pressure
Monitoring System ............................................... 5-3, 6-3
Trailer towing ................................................................. 10-22
Transceiver, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ................................................. 2-52
Transmission Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-8
Driving with automatic transmission..... 5-12
Driving with manual transmission............ 5-17
Transmission shift lever lock release ..... 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless
entry system) ..................................................................... 3-14
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ........................................................... 10-12
Trip computer .................................................................. 2-23
Trip odometer .................................................................. 2-25
Triple meter........................................................................\
... 2-8
Trunk Interior trunk lid release ................................... 3-21
Light ........................................................................\
......... 2-52 Secondary trunk lid release .......................... 3-22
Trunk lid ........................................................................\
3-20
Trunk release power cancel switch......... 3-21
Turn signal switch ........................................................ 2-37
U
Underbody cleaning ....................................................... 7-4
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 10-23
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
connection port................................................ 4-47, 4-59
V
Vanity mirror ...................................................................... 3-41
Vanity mirror lights ....................................................... 2-51
Variable voltage control system ........................ 8-13
Vehicle Dimensions ................................................................. 10-11
Identification number (VIN)........................... 10-12
Information and settings (models with
navigation system).................................................. 4-8
Information display ............................................... 2-19
Loading information .......................................... 10-19
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ........... 6-22
Security system....................................................... 2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch ...................................................................... 2-41
Vehicle dynamic control
(VDC) system ............................................................. 5-30
Ventilators ........................................................................\
... 4-24
Voice command (Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System)................................................................\
. 4-92
Voice command (NISSAN voice
recognition system).................................................. 4-105
Voltmeter ........................................................................\
........ 2-9