2020 NISSAN 370Z transmission

9-6Maintenance and schedules
Engine oil and oil filter:
Replace engine oil and oil filter at the
specified intervals. For recommended oil
grade and viscosity refer to “Capacities
and recommended fluids/lubricants”
(P.10-2).
Evaporative Emissions Control Vapor
Lines*:
Check vapor lines for leaks or looseness.
Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Fuel lines*:
Check the fuel hoses, piping and connec-
tions for leaks, looseness, or deterioration.
Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Spark plugs:
Replace at specified intervals. Install new
plugs of the type as originally equipped.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Brake lines and cables:
Visually inspect for proper installation.
Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration,
and signs of leaking. Replace any deterio-
rated or damaged parts immediately.
Brake pads and rotors:
Check for wear, deterioration and fluid
leaks. Replace any deteriorated or da-
maged parts immediately.Exhaust system:
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler
and hangers for leaks, cracks, deteriora-
tion, and damage. Tighten connections or
replace parts as necessary.
In-cabin microfilter:
Replace at specified intervals. When driv-
ing for prolonged periods in dusty condi-
tions, replace the filter more frequently.
Steering gear and linkage, axle and
suspension parts:
Check for damage, looseness, and leak-
age of oil or grease. Under severe driving
conditions, inspect more frequently.
Tire rotation:
Tires cannot be rotated, as the front tires
are a different size from the rear tires and
the direction of wheel rotation is fixed in
each tire.
Transmission fluid/oil, differential oil:
Visually inspect for signs of leakage at
specified intervals.
To help ensure smooth, safe and eco-
nomical driving, NISSAN provides two
maintenance schedules that may be
used, depending upon the conditions in
which you usually drive. These schedules
contain both distance and time intervals,
up to 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/96
months. For most people, the odometer
reading will indicate when service is
needed. However, if you drive very little,
your vehicle should be serviced at the
regular time intervals shown in the sche-
dule.
After 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/96
months, continue maintenance at the
same mileage/time intervals.
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS
FOR SEVERE OPERATING CONDI-
TIONS
Additional maintenance items for se-
vere operating conditions;
should be
performed on vehicles that are driven
under especially demanding conditions.
Additional maintenance items should be
performed if you primarily operate your
vehicle under the following conditions:
. Repeated short trips of less than 5
miles (8 km).
. Repeated short trips of less than 10
miles (16 km) with outside tempera-
tures remaining below freezing.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

9-8Maintenance and schedules
STANDARD MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months,
whichever comes first.Miles × 1,000
(km × 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
7.5
(12) 6 15
(24) 12 22.5
(36) 18 30
(48) 24 37.5
(60) 30 45
(72) 36 52.5
(84) 42 60
(96) 48 67.5
(108) 54 75
(120) 60 82.5
(132) 66 90
(144) 72 97.5
(156) 78 105
(168) 84 112.5
(180) 90 120
(192) 96
Air cleaner filter NOTE (1)RR R R
Automatic transmission fluid NOTE (2)
Brake fluid$ RR RR
Brake lines and cables II II I I I I
Brake pads and rotors$ II II I I I I
Drive belts NOTE (3) I*I* I* I*I*
Engine coolant NOTE (4)(5)
Engine oil and oil filter$ RRRRRRRRRR RR R RR R
EVAP vapor lines and Fuel lines I*I* I* I*
Exhaust system$ II II
Fuel filter NOTE (6)
Intelligent Key battery IRRRR
In-cabin microfilter RR RR R R R R
Intake & exhaust valve clearance NOTE (7)
Manual transmission gear oil & differential gear oil NOTE (8)II II I I II
Spark plugs NOTE (9)Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts$ II II
Tire rotation NOTE (10)

10 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants .................................... 10-2Fuel information .................................................................. 10-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 10-7
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...................................... 10-8
Specifications ........................................................................\
........ 10-9 Engine ........................................................................\
.................. 10-9
Wheels and tires .............................................................. 10-10
Dimensions ........................................................................\
.. 10-11
When traveling or registering in
another country ..................................................................... 10-12
Vehicle identification .......................................................... 10-12 Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) plate ........................................................................\
...... 10-12
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ............................................................. 10-12
Engine serial number ................................................... 10-13
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 10-13
Emission control information label .................. 10-13
Tire and Loading Information label ................. 10-14
Air conditioner specification label ..................... 10-14
Installing front license plate ......................................... 10-15
Except for NISMO models ........................................ 10-15
For NISMO models ......................................................... 10-17 Removing air deflectors (except for
NISMO models) ........................................................................\
10-18
Vehicle loading information ......................................... 10-19
Terms ........................................................................\
............. 10-19
Vehicle load capacity ................................................ 10-20
Loading tips ...................................................................... 10-21
Measurement of weights ....................................... 10-21
Towing a trailer ...................................................................... 10-22
Flat towing ........................................................................\
......... 10-22 Automatic transmission .......................................... 10-22
Manual transmission ................................................. 10-22
Uniform tire quality grading ........................................ 10-23 Treadwear ........................................................................\
.. 10-23
Traction AA, A, B and C ........................................... 10-23
Temperature A, B and C ......................................... 10-23
Emission control system warranty ......................... 10-24
Reporting safety defects ................................................ 10-24
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test ........................................................................\
............... 10-25
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ......................................... 10-25
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ................................................................. 10-26

10-2Technical and consumer information
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the
procedure instructed in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid type Capacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 71.9 L 19 gal 15-7/8 gal


See “Fuel information” (P.10-4).
Engine oil
*1Drain and refill*1: For additional informa-
tion, see “Changing engine
oil and filter” (P.8-6). With oil filter change
4.9 L 5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt


Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil Ester 5W-30 SN” (or equivalent) is recom-
mended.


If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 5W-
30 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used.
Damage caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other than as
recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommen-
dation” (P.10-7).
Without oil filter change
4.6 L 4-7/8 qt4qt
Engine coolant With reservoirAutomatic Transmis-
sion model
9.1 L 9-5/8 qt 8 qt


Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Manual Transmission
model 9.2 L 9-3/4 qt
8-1/8 qt
Reservoir 0.8 L 7/8 qt3/4 qt
Automatic Transmission fluid ———


Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF


NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF ONLY in NISSAN
automatic transmissions. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that
are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF may damage the
automatic transmission. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than
as recommended is not covered under the NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
warranty.
Manual Transmission gear oil ———


Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85


If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi is not
available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used as a temporary
replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF) HQ Multi as soon as it is available.
Differential gear oil ———For AT and NISMO models:


Genuine NISSAN HYPOID FLUID·S1 GL-5 75W-80 or equivalent
Except for AT and NISMO models:

Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent
conventional (non-synthetic) oil
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according
to the instructions in the “8. Do-it-
yourself” section.


Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent


DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS

10-22Technical and consumer information
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.Towing your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground is sometimes called flat
towing. This method is sometimes used
when towing a vehicle behind a recrea-
tional vehicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
.Failure to follow these guidelines
can result in severe transmission
damage.
. Whenever flat towing your vehi-
cle, always tow forward, never
backward.
. DO NOT tow any automatic trans-
mission vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground (flat tow-
ing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE inter-
nal transmission parts due to lack
of transmission lubrication.
. For emergency towing proce-
dures refer to “Towing your vehi-
cle” (P.6-19) of this manual.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
To tow a vehicle equipped with an auto-
matic transmission, an appropriate vehi-
cle dolly MUSTbe placed under the towed
vehicle’s drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the
dolly manufacturer’s recommendations
when using their product.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
. Always tow with the manual transmis-
sion in Neutral.
. Your vehicle speed should never ex-
ceed 70 MPH (112 km/h) when flat
towing your vehicle.
. After towing 500 miles, start and idle
the engine with the transmission in
Neutral for two minutes. Failure to idle
the engine after every 500 miles of
towing may cause damage to the
transmission’s internal parts.
TOWING A TRAILER FLAT TOWING

11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....................... 5-28
Active noise cancellation....................................... 5-35
Active sound enhancement................................ 5-35
Advanced air bag system ..................................... 1-37
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system .............................. 1-37
Front passenger air bag and
status light................................................................. 1-39
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system..................... 1-42
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system..................... 1-42
Air bag warning labels ............................................ 1-45
Air bag warning light................................. 1-45, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ....................................... 8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation............................... 4-31
Air conditioner service...................................... 4-36
Air conditioner specification label....... 10-14
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ......... 4-36, 10-8
In-cabin microfilter .............................................. 4-36
Air deflectors ................................................................ 10-18
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)............................................................ 2-32
Alcohol, drugs and driving ....................................... 5-7
Antenna........................................................................\
....... 4-80
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 ............................. 4-37
Audio system .................................................................. 4-37
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player .................................................................. 4-49
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player .................................................................. 4-58
Steering wheel audio controls................... 4-79
Autolight system.......................................................... 2-36
Automatic Air conditioner (Type A)................................... 4-32
Air conditioner (Type B)................................... 4-34
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ...................................................... 2-50
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8
Door locks...................................................................... 3-5
Driving with
automatic transmission .................................. 5-12
Auxiliary input jacks................................................... 4-76
Average fuel consumption and speed ....... 2-26
Avoiding collision and rollover.............................. 5-6
B
Battery........................................................................\
.......... 8-11 Battery saver system......................................... 2-37
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) ................... 4-82
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ........... 4-92
Bluetooth® streaming audio............................... 4-69
Booster seats.................................................................. 1-27 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 .................................................. 2-38
Bulb replacement ........................................................ 8-22
C
Cabin air filter ................................................................. 4-36
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants...................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................ 4-81
Cargo cover ..................................................................... 2-47
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ....... 5-3
CD/DVD/USB memory care
and cleaning.................................................................... 4-78
Center multi-function control panel
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-4
Child restraints .............................................................. 1-20 Booster seats........................................................... 1-27
Precautions on child restraints................. 1-20
Top tether strap .................................................... 1-21
Child safety....................................................................... 1-17
Chimes Audible reminders................................................ 2-18
Seat belt warning light
and chime.................................................... 1-12, 2-14
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ................................. 8-18
Cleaning exterior and interior ................... 7-2, 7-5

11-2
Clock ........................................................................\
... 2-9, 2-28
Clutch fluid........................................................................\
.... 8-9
Cockpit ........................................................................\
............. 2-3
Cold weather driving ................................................ 5-33
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ................................................................. 4-60
Compact spare tire.................................................... 8-37
Console box ..................................................................... 2-46
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..................................................... 2-47
Cruise control ................................................................. 5-22
Cup holders...................................................................... 2-44
D
Dampers, Performance dampers.................... 5-32
Daytime running light system........................... 2-38
Defroster switch, Rear window
defroster switch ........................................................... 2-34
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............................................... 4-61
E
Economy, Fuel................................................................ 5-25
Elapsed time.................................................................... 2-26
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .................. 6-9
Emission control information label............ 10-13
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 ............ 2-24
Engine oil temperature gauge...................... 2-8
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-7
Engine serial number .................................... 10-13
Engine specifications......................................... 10-9
Engine start operation indicator.............. 2-20
Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models).................. 2-21
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 ...................... 2-23
Exterior light indicator............................................. 2-16
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 ........................................................................\
. 4-49
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................................\
. 4-58
Fog light switch ............................................................ 2-39
Front manual seat adjustment ............................ 1-4
Front passenger air bag and
status light........................................................................\
1-39

Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .................... 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ...................... 1-9
FuelCapacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Fuel consumption ................................................ 2-26
Fuel economy.......................................................... 5-25
Fuel economy information (display)......... 4-9
Fuel information.................................................... 10-4
Fuel octane rating ............................................... 10-4
Fuel-filler cap............................................................ 3-34
Fuel-filler door......................................................... 3-34
Gauge........................................................................\
........ 2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning............................. 3-36
Fuel efficient driving tips ....................................... 5-24
Fuses........................................................................\
.............. 8-18
Fusible links...................................................................... 8-18
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ............................................... 2-54
Gas cap........................................................................\
........ 3-34
Gauge........................................................................\
................ 2-5 Engine coolant temperature gauge......... 2-7
Fuel gauge .................................................................... 2-8
Odometer....................................................................... 2-6
Speedometer .............................................................. 2-6
Tachometer.................................................................. 2-7
Trip computer ......................................................... 2-25
General maintenance................................................... 9-2
Glove box ........................................................................\
... 2-45
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system) ................... 4-82
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) ........... 4-92
Hatch, Rear hatch ....................................................... 3-17
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Head restraints/headrests....................................... 1-6
Headlights Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-23
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-36
Xenon headlights.................................................. 2-35
Heated seats ................................................................... 2-40
Heater Engine block heater ........................................... 5-34
Heater and air
conditioner operation....................................... 4-31
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver .................. 2-54
Hood release ................................................................... 3-16
Horn........................................................................\
................ 2-39
I
Ignition switch (Push-button).............................................................. 5-8
Manual transmission models...................... 5-17
Immobilizer system.................................................... 2-32
In-cabin microfilter ..................................................... 4-36
Indicator lights............................................................... 2-15
INFO button ........................................................................\
. 4-8
Inside mirror .................................................................... 3-38
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ............ 10-25
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-38
Instrument panel ............................................................. 2-4
Instrument pocket...................................................... 2-44
Intelligent Key..................................................................... 3-2 Intelligent Key battery
discharge indicator .................................................... 2-21
Intelligent Key removal indicator.................... 2-20
Intelligent Key system ................................................. 3-6
Battery replacement.......................................... 8-20
Intelligent Key system warning light ..... 2-12
Key operating range ............................................. 3-7
Key operation ............................................................. 3-9
Warning signals...................................................... 3-11
Interior light control switch ................................ 2-51
Interior light replacement..................................... 8-24
Interior lights................................................................... 2-51
Interior trunk lid release ........................................ 3-20
iPod® player operation............................................ 4-74
J
Jump starting ................................................................. 6-15
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) .................................................................. 3-13
Keys ........................................................................\
.................... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system................................ 3-6
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels ..................................... 1-45
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................................ 8-28, 10-14
11-3