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Nissan 370Z (2018 year). Instruction - part 1

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 vehicle

best. 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

reprogramming, may cause interfer-

ence or damage to vehicle systems.

We do not recommend or endorse

the use of any aftermarket OBD

plug-in devices, unless specifically

approved by NISSAN. The vehicle

warranty may not cover damage

caused by any aftermarket plug-in

device.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for all

features and equipment available on

this model. Features and equipment in

your vehicle may vary depending on

model, trim level, options selected, or-

der, date of production, region or avail-

ability. Therefore, you may find

information about features or equip-

ment that are not included or installed

on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustra-

tions in this manual are those in effect at

the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the

right to change specifications, perfor-

mance, design or component suppliers

without notice and without obligation.

From time to time, NISSAN may update

or revise this manual to provide Owners

with the most accurate information cur-

rently available. Please carefully read and

retain with this manual all revision up-

dates sent to you by NISSAN to ensure

you have access to accurate and up-to-

date information regarding your vehicle.

Current versions of vehicle Owner’s Man-

uals and any updates can also be found in

the Owner section of the NISSAN website

at https://owners.nissanusa.com/now-

ners/navigation/manualsGuide. If you

have questions concerning any informa-

tion in your Owner’s Manual, contact

NISSAN Consumer Affairs. See the NISSAN

CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM page in this

Owner’s Manual for contact information.

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.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence

of a hazard that could cause minor

or moderate personal injury or da-

mage to your vehicle. To avoid or

reduce the risk, the procedures must

be followed carefully.

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/.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVI-

SORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium

batteries, may contain perchlorate ma-

terial. The following advisory is pro-

vided: “Perchlorate Material - special

handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.

gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

Bluetooth® is a trademark

owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

and licensed to Visteon Cor-

poration and Clarion Co., Ltd.

SiriusXM® services require a

subscription after trial period

and are sold separately or as

a package. The satellite ser-

vice is available only in the 48

contiguous USA and DC. Sir-

iusXM® satellite service is

also available in Canada: see

www.siriusxm.ca.

Manual may be reproduced or stored in a

retrieval system, or transmitted in any

form, or by any means, electronic, me-

chanical, photocopying, recording or

otherwise, without the prior written per-

mission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

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

NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or

you would like to provide NISSAN directly

with comments or questions, please con-

tact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Depart-

ment using our toll-free number:

For U.S. customers

1-800-NISSAN-1

(1-800-647-7261)

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

The Consumer Affairs Department will

ask for the following information:
. Your name, address, and telephone

number

. Vehicle identification number (at-

tached to the top of the instrument

panel on the driver’s side)

. Date of purchase

. Current odometer reading

. Your NISSAN dealer’s name

. Your comments or questions
OR

You can write to NISSAN with the infor-

mation on the left at:

For U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc.

Consumer Affairs Department

P.O. Box 685003

Franklin, TN 37068-5003

or via e-mail at:

nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.

com

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc.

5290 Orbitor Drive

Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

or via e-mail at:

information.centre@nissancana-

da.com

If you prefer, visit us at:
www.nissanusa.com(for U.S. customers)

or
www.nissan.ca(for Canadian customers)
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN

and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN

vehicle.

Illustrated table of contents

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint

system

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

Table of

Contents

Index

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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS) ...................................................................................... 0-2

Coupe 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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COUPE MODELS

Seat belts (Page 1-10)
— Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-43)

Head restraints (P.1-6)

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-

mental air bags (P.1-30)

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and

rollover supplemental air bags (P.1-30)

Supplemental front-impact air bags

(P.1-30)

Child restraint anchor point (for top tether

strap child restraint) (P.1-20)

Occupant classification sensor (pattern

sensor) (P.1-36)

Front seats (P.1-3)

SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL

RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

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ROADSTER MODELS

Seat belts (P.1-10)
— Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-43)

Head restraints (P.1-6)

Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-

mental air bags (P.1-30)

Door-mounted curtain side-impact sup-

plemental air bags (P.1-30)

Supplemental front-impact air bags

(P.1-30)

Occupant classification sensor (pattern

sensor) (P.1-36)

Front seats (P.1-3)

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JVC0933X

Hood (P.3-17)

Headlight and turn signal
— Operation (P.2-34)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-22)

Windshield wiper and washer
— Operation (P.2-32)
— Maintenance (P.8-16)

Power windows (P.2-46)

Outside mirrors (P.3-40)

License plate installation (P.10-15)

Daytime running light
— Operation (P.2-34)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-22)

Tires
— Wheels and tires (P.8-26, P.10-10)
— Flat tire (P.6-3)
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) (P.2-13, P.5-3)

Side turn signal light (if so equipped)
— Operation (P.2-34)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-22)

10.

Doors
— Keys (P.3-3)
— Door locks (P.3-5)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
— Remote keyless entry system (P.3-14)

EXTERIOR FRONT

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COUPE MODELS

High-mounted stop light (bulb replace-

ment) (P.8-22)

Rear window defroster (P.2-33)

Satellite antenna (if so equipped) (P.4-30)

Rear view camera (if so equipped) (P.4-17)

Rear hatch (P.3-18)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
— Remote keyless entry system (P.3-14)
— Rear hatch opener switch (P.3-18)

Rear fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-38)

Rear combination light (bulb replace-

ment) (P.8-22)

Fuel-filler door
— Operation (P.3-35)
— Fuel information (P.10-4)

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EXTERIOR REAR

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SSI0812

ROADSTER MODELS

Trunk lid (P.3-20)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
— Remote keyless entry system (P.3-14)
— Trunk lid opener switch (P.3-20)

High-mounted stop light (bulb replace-

ment) (P.8-23)

Antenna (P.4-30)

Rear window defroster (P.2-33)

Soft top (P.3-23)

Interior trunk lid release (P.3-21)

Rear view camera (if so equipped) (P.4-17)

Rear fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-38)

Rear combination light (bulb replace-

ment) (P.8-23)

10.

Fuel
— Fuel-filler door (P.3-35)
— Fuel information (P.10-4)

JVC0674X

For NISMO models, the vehicle parts listed

below require special care or caution for

treating. Refer to the additional informa-

tion in each section.

Performance dampers (P.5-32)

Front bumper with an aerodynamic split-

ter (P.3-34, P.6-22)

Daytime running light (P.2-34, P.8-22)

Side sill extensions (P.3-34)

Rear spoiler (P.3-19, P.7-3)

Exhaust pipes (P.3-34, P.6-22)

Rear bumper with an aerodynamic diffu-

ser (P.3-34, P.6-22)

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EXTERIOR (NISMO models)

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COUPE MODELS

Cargo cover (if so equipped) (P.2-45)

Secondary rear hatch release (under the

cargo room carpet) (P.3-20)

Power windows (P.2-46)
— Outside mirror remote control switch

(P.3-40)

Sun visors (P.3-38)

Map light (P.2-50)

Inside rearview mirror
— Operation (P.3-39)
— HomeLink® (if so equipped) (P.2-52)

Rear parcel box (P.2-45)

Console box
— Power outlet (P.2-42)
— USB memory operation (if so equipped)

(P.4-47, P.4-59)
— iPod® player operation (if so equipped)

(P.4-49, P.4-68)

Front cup holders (P.2-43)

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

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ROADSTER MODELS

Power windows (P.2-46)
— Outside mirror remote control switch

(P.3-40)

Sun visors (P.3-38)

Map light (P.2-50)

Inside rearview mirror
— Operation (P.3-39)
— HomeLink® (if so equipped) (P.2-52)

Rear parcel box (P.2-45)
— Secondary trunk lid release (P.3-22)

Console box
— Power outlet (P.2-42)
— USB memory operation (if so equipped)

(P.4-47, P.4-59)
— iPod® player operation (if so equipped)

(P.4-49, P.4-68)

Front cup holders (P.2-43)

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SSI0652

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch

(P.5-30)

Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch

(P.2-34)

Meters and Gauges (combimeter) (P.2-5)

Triple meter (P.2-8)

Wiper and washer switch (P.2-32)

Hood release handle (P.3-17)

Intelligent Key port (P.5-10)

Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-14)

Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left

side)
— Menu control switch or tuning switch

(P.4-73)
— BACK switch (P.4-73)
— Phone switch (if so equipped) (P.4-76,

P.4-86)
— Volume control switches (P.4-73)
— Source select switch (P.4-73)

10.

Tilt steering lever (P.3-38)

11.

Steering wheel
— Horn (P.2-38)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-30)

12.

Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right

side)
— Cruise control switches (P.5-22)

13.

Shift lever
— Automatic Transmission (AT) (P.5-12)
— Manual Transmission (MT) (P.5-17)

14.

Parking brake (P.5-21)

COCKPIT

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