2008 Nissan 350Z Owners Manual

Foreword Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN tures to all occupants of the vehicle. owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with WARNING confidence. It was produced using the latest ¼ ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual techniques and strict quality control. for important safety information. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA- This manual was prepared to help you under- TION stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE driving pleasure. Please read through this Follow these important driving rules to This vehicle should not be modified. Modi- manual before operating your vehicle. help ensure a safe and comfortable trip fication could affect its performance, A separate Warranty Information Booklet for you and your passengers! safety or durability, and may even violate explains details about the warranties cov- ¼ NEVER drive under the influence of governmental regulations. In addition, ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service alcohol or drugs. damage or performance problems result- and Maintenance Guide explains details ing from modification may not be covered ¼ about maintaining and servicing your ve- ALWAYS observe posted speed limits under NISSAN warranties. hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer and never drive too fast for condi- Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will tions. WHEN READING THE MANUAL explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as ¼ ALWAYS give your full attention to This manual includes information for all clarify your rights under your state’s lemon driving and avoid using vehicle fea- options available on this model. There- law. tures or taking other actions that fore, you may find some information that Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. could distract you. does not apply to your vehicle. When you require any service or have any ¼ ALWAYS use your seat belts. Refer to All information, specifications and illustrations in questions, we will be glad to assist you with the “Child safety” and “Child restraints” this manual are those in effect at the time of extensive resources available to us. in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE supplemental restraint system” sec- specifications or design at any time without SAFELY tion for precautions regarding chil- notice. Before driving your vehicle please read dren. your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ¼ ALWAYS provide information about ensure familiarity with controls and main- the proper use of vehicle safety fea- tenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. ੬ 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 ੭ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: WARNING This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely. SIC0697 CAUTION If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen”. This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moder- ate personal injury or damage to your If you see a symbol similar to these in an vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the illustration, it means the arrow points to the front procedures must be followed carefully. of the vehicle. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration. ੬ 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 ੭ CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components 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 ve- hicles and certain products of compo- nent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter- ies, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Perchlor- ate Material — special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.” BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., © 2007 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. U.S.A. and licenced to Visteon TOKYO, JAPAN Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. ੬ 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 ੭ NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM NISSAN CARES ... Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if there is something that your The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for You can write to NISSAN with the information NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you the following information: on the left at: would like to provide NISSAN directly with — Your name, address, and telephone For U.S. customers comments or questions, please contact the number Nissan North America, Inc. NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using — Vehicle identification number (attached to the Consumer Affairs Department our toll-free number: top of the instrument panel on the driver’s P.O. Box 685003 side) Franklin, TN 37068-5003 For U.S. customers — Date of purchase 1-800-NISSAN-1 — Current odometer reading For Canadian customers (1-800-647-7261) — Your NISSAN dealer’s name Nissan Canada Inc. For Canadian customers — Your comments or questions 5290 Orbitor Drive 1-800-387-0122 OR Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle. ੬ 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 ੭ Table of Illustrated table of contents Contents Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself Technical and consumer information Index ੬ 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 ੭ 0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints .......................... 0-2 Coupe models .................................................................. 0-6 Exterior front ........................................................................... 0-3 Roadster models .............................................................. 0-8 Exterior rear ............................................................................ 0-4 Instrument panel ................................................................. 0-10 Coupe models .................................................................. 0-4 Meters and gauges ........................................................... 0-11 Roadster models .............................................................. 0-5 Engine compartment ......................................................... 0-12 Passenger compartment ...................................................... 0-6 ੬ 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 ੭ AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS 1. Supplemental front-impact air bags (Page 1-28) 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags* (P.1-28) 3. Seat belts (P.1-10) 4. Seats (P.1-2) — Child restraints (P.1-17) 5. Head restraints (P.1-9) — Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P.1-10) 6. Child restraint anchor point* (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-24) 7. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) — Advanced air bag system (P.1-35) 8. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags* (P.1-28) 9. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-41) *: if so equipped SSI0255 0-2 Illustrated table of contents ੬ 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 ੭ EXTERIOR FRONT 1. Hood (P.3-8) 2. Windshield wiper and washer — Switch (P.2-21) — Wiper replacement (P.8-19) — Washer fluid (P.8-14) 3. Power windows (P.2-39) — Automatic adjusting function (P.2-40, P.8-15) 4. Recovery hook installation (P.6-12) License plate installation (P.9-12) 5. Headlight, park and turn signal lights — Switch (P.2-24) — Bulb (P.8-27) 6. Tires — Wheels and tires (P.8-30, P.9-8) — Flat tire (P.6-2) — Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (P.2-13, P.5-3) 7. Outside mirrors (P.3-27) 8. Doors — Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-3) — Keyfob (P.3-5) SSI0289 Illustrated table of contents 0-3 ੬ 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 ੭ EXTERIOR REAR COUPE MODELS 1. Antenna (P.4-30) 2. Rear hatch release switch (P.3-9) 3. Rear window defroster (P.2-23) 4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb) (P.8-28) 5. Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-13) 6. Rear window wiper and washer — Switch (P.2-22) — Washer fluid (P.8-14) 7. License plate lights (Bulb) (P.8-28) 8. Rear hatch release (secondary) (P.3-12) 9. Luggage compartment light (P.2-42, P.8-28) 10. Back-up, Turn signal light (Bulb) (P.8-28) 11. Side marker, Stop/Tail light (Bulb) (P.8-28) 12. Fuel — Fuel-filler door (P.3-23) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-3) *: if so equipped SSI0152 0-4 Illustrated table of contents ੬ 07.7.25/Z33-D/V5.0 ੭ ROADSTER MODELS 1. Antenna (P.4-30) 2. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-10) 3. Trunk light (P.2-42, P.8-28) 4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb) (P.8-28) 5. Rear window defroster (P.2-23) 6. Soft top (P.3-13) 7. Interior trunk lid release (P.3-11) 8. License plate lights (Bulb) (P.8-28) 9. Back-up, Turn signal light (Bulb) (P.8-28) 10. Side marker, Stop/Tail light (Bulb) (P.8-28) 11.

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