Nissan Z (2023 year). Manual in english

cator light” (P.2-20).
The computer has a built-in diagnostic

feature that tests the system each time

you start the engine and move the vehicle

forward or in reverse at a slow speed.

When the self-test occurs, you may hear a

“clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in the

brake pedal. This is normal and is not an

indication of a malfunction.
VDC operation is reduced when the Drive

Mode Selector is used to select the SPORT

mode (if so equipped). The VDC system

may not operate in the same circum-

stances when compared to operation in

the standard mode. To help prevent

accidents drive carefully, avoid careless

or dangerous driving techniques and be

especially careful when driving and cor-

nering on slippery surfaces.

WARNING

The VDC system is designed to

help the driver maintain stability

but does not prevent accidents

due to abrupt steering operation

at high speeds or by careless or

dangerous driving techniques.

Reduce vehicle speed and be

especially careful when driving

and cornering on slippery sur-

faces and always drive carefully.

Do not modify the vehicle’s sus-

pension. If suspension parts such

as shock absorbers, struts,

springs, stabilizer bars, bushings

and wheels are not NISSAN re-

commended for your vehicle or

are extremely deteriorated, the

VDC system may not operate

properly. This could adversely

affect vehicle handling perfor-

mance, and the slip indicator light

may illuminate.

If brake related parts such as

brake pads, rotors and calipers

are not NISSAN recommended or

are extremely deteriorated, the

VDC system may not operate

properly and the slip indicator

light

may illuminate.

If engine control related parts are

not NISSAN recommended or are

extremely deteriorated, the slip

indicator light

may illuminate.

When driving on extremely in-

clined surfaces such as higher

banked corners, the VDC system

may not operate properly and the

slip indicator light

may illu-

minate. Do not drive on these

types of roads.

When driving on an unstable sur-

face such as a turntable, ferry,

elevator or ramp, the slip indica-

tor light

may illuminate. This

is not a malfunction. Restart the

engine after driving onto a stable

surface.

If wheels or tires other than the

NISSAN recommended ones are

used, the VDC system may not

operate properly and the slip

indicator light

may illuminate.

The VDC system is not a substi-

tute for winter tires or tire chains

on a snow covered road.

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Starting and driving

FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK

To prevent a door lock from freezing,

apply deicer through the key hole. If the

lock becomes frozen, heat the key before

inserting it into the key hole or use the

Intelligent Key system.

ANTIFREEZE

In the winter when it is anticipated that

the outside temperature will drop below

32°F (0°C), check antifreeze to assure

proper winter protection. For additional

information, see “Engine cooling system”

(P.8-4).

BATTERY

If the battery is not fully charged during

extremely cold weather conditions, the

battery fluid may freeze and damage the

battery. To maintain maximum efficiency,

the battery should be checked regularly.

For additional information, see “Battery”

(P.8-12).

DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER

If the vehicle is to be left outside without

antifreeze, drain the cooling system, in-

cluding the engine block. Refill before

operating the vehicle. For details, see

“Engine cooling system” (P.8-4).

TIRE EQUIPMENT

SUMMER tires have a tread designed to

provide superior performance on dry

pavement. However, the performance of

these tires will be substantially reduced in

snowy and icy conditions. If you operate

your vehicle on snowy or icy roads,

NISSAN recommends the use of MUD &

SNOW or ALL SEASON tires on all four

wheels. It is recommended you consult a

NISSAN dealer for the tire type, size, speed

rating and availability information.
For additional traction on icy roads,

studded tires may be used. However,

some U.S. states and Canadian provinces

prohibit their use. Check local, state and

provincial laws before installing studded

tires.

Skid and traction capabilities of

studded snow tires, on wet or dry

surfaces, may be poorer than that of

non-studded snow tires.

Tire chains may be used. For details, see

“Tire chains” (P.8-33) of this manual.

SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT

It is recommended that the following

items be carried in the vehicle during

winter:

A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to

remove ice and snow from the win-

dows and wiper blades.

A sturdy, flat board to be placed under

the jack to give it firm support.

A shovel to dig the vehicle out of

snowdrifts.

Extra window washer fluid to refill the

reservoir tank.

DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE

WARNING

Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing

rain), very cold snow or ice can be

slick and very hard to drive on.

The vehicle will have much less

traction or “grip” under these

conditions. Try to avoid driving

on wet ice until the road is salted

or sanded.

Whatever the condition, drive

with caution. Accelerate and slow

down with care. If accelerating or

downshifting too fast, the drive

wheels will lose even more trac-

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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.

PARKING BRAKE

CAUTION

When parking in an area where the

outside temperature is below 32°F

(0°C), the parking brake, if applied,

may freeze in place and may be

difficult to release.
For safe parking, it is recommended

that you place the shift lever in the

1st or R (Reverse) position (Manual

transmission models), or place the

shift position in the P (Park) position

(Automatic transmission models)

and securely block the wheels.

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

I n t e r r u p t ( G F I ) p r o t e c t e d ,

grounded 110-VAC outlet. Failure

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Do not change or modify speakers

including the woofer and any audio

related parts such as the amplifier.

Do not make any modification includ-

ing sound deadening or modifications

around the microphones, speakers or

woofer.

ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION

The active noise cancellation uses micro-

phones

located inside the vehicle to

detect engine booming noises. The sys-

tem then automatically produces a mu-

ted engine booming noise through the

woofer

and speakers

to reduce

engine booming noise.
If the microphone

or the area around it

is tapped, abnormal noise may be output

from the speaker.

ACTIVE SOUND ENHANCEMENT

The active sound enhancement gener-

ates sounds according to engine speed

and driving modes through the woofer ,

speakers

and squawker

to enhance

the quality of the engine sound.

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In case of emergency

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Push the switch on to warn other drivers

when you must stop or park under

emergency conditions. All turn signal

lights will flash.

WARNING

If stopping for an emergency, be

sure to move the vehicle well off

the road.

Do not use the hazard warning

flashers while moving on the

highway unless unusual circum-

stances force you to drive so

slowly that your vehicle might

become a hazard to other traffic.

Turn signals do not work when

the hazard warning flasher lights

are on.

The flasher can be actuated with the

ignition switch in any position.

Some state laws may prohibit the use of

the hazard warning flasher switch while

driving.

In the event of a roadside emergency,

Roadside Assistance Service is available

to you. Please refer to your Warranty

Information Booklet for details.

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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To shut off the engine in an emergency

situation while driving, perform the fol-

lowing procedure:

Rapidly push the push-button ignition

switch 3 consecutive times in less

than 1.5 seconds, or

Push and hold the push-button igni-

tion switch for more than 2 seconds.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYS-

TEM (TPMS)

This vehicle is equipped with the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It

monitors tire pressure of all tires except

the spare. When the low tire pressure

warning light is lit and the “Tire Pressure

Low - Add Air” warning message is

displayed in the vehicle information dis-

play, one or more of your tires is sig-

nificantly under-inflated. If the vehicle is

being driven with low tire pressure, the

TPMS will activate and warn you of it by

the low tire pressure warning light. This

system will activate only when the vehicle

is driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25

km/h). For more details, see “Warning

lights, indicator lights and audible remin-

ders” (P.2-13) and “Tire Pressure Monitor-

ing System (TPMS)” (P.5-5).

WARNING

If the low tire pressure warning

light illuminates while driving,

avoid sudden steering maneu-

vers or abrupt braking, reduce

vehicle speed, pull off the road

to a safe location and stop the

vehicle as soon as possible. Driv-

ing with under-inflated tires may

permanently damage the tires

and increase the likelihood of tire

failure. Serious vehicle damage

could occur and may lead to an

accident and could result in ser-

ious personal injury. Check the

tire pressure for all four tires.

Adjust the tire pressure to the

recommended COLD tire pressure

shown on the Tire and Loading

Information label to turn the low

tire pressure warning light OFF. If

the light still illuminates while

driving after adjusting the tire

pressure, a tire may be flat. If

you have a flat tire, repair it with

the tire puncture repair kit as

soon as possible. If no tire is flat

and all tires are properly inflated,

it is recommended you consult a

NISSAN dealer.

Replacing tires with those not

originally specified by NISSAN

could affect the proper operation

of the TPMS.

NISSAN recommends using only

Genuine NISSAN Emergency Tire

Sealant provided with your vehi-

cle. Other tire sealants may da-

mage the valve stem seal which

can cause the tire to lose air

pressure. It is recommended you

visit a NISSAN dealer as soon as

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EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF

FLAT TIRE

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In case of emergency

possible after using tire repair

sealant.

REPAIRING FLAT TIRE

WARNING

After using Genuine NISSAN

Emergency Tire Sealant to repair

a minor tire puncture, do not

drive the vehicle at speeds faster

than 50 MPH (80 km/h).

Immediately after using Genuine

NISSAN Emergency Tire Sealant

to repair a minor tire puncture,

take your vehicle to inspect, and

repair or replace the tire. It is

recommended you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service. The Genu-

ine NISSAN Emergency Tire Sea-

lant cannot permanently seal a

punctured tire. Continuing opera-

tion of the vehicle without a

permanent tire repair can lead

to a crash.

NISSAN recommends using only

Genuine NISSAN Emergency Tire

Sealant provided with your vehi-

cle. Other tire sealants may da-

mage the valve stem seal which

can cause the tire to lose air

pressure. It is recommended you

visit a NISSAN dealer as soon as

possible after using tire repair

sealant.

This vehicle does not have a spare tire.

The emergency tire puncture repair kit

(Emergency Tire Sealant) is supplied with

the vehicle instead of a spare tire. It can

be used to temporarily repair minor tire

punctures.
If possible, have the vehicle towed to a

facility that can repair or replace the flat

tire. Using the emergency tire puncture

repair kit may cause a malfunction of the

tire pressure sensor and cause the low

tire pressure warning light to illuminate.
If you have a flat tire, follow the instruc-

tions below.

CAUTION

To avoid the emergency tire

puncture repair kit being da-

maged during storage or use:
— Only use the emergency tire

puncture repair kit on your

vehicle. Do not use it on other

vehicles.

— Only use the kit to inflate the

tires of your vehicle and to

check the vehicle’s tire pres-

sure.

— Only plug the compressor into

a 12V DC car power point.

— Keep the kit free of water and

dirt.

— Do not disassemble or modify

the kit.

— Do not drop the kit or allow

hard impacts to the kit.

Do not use the emergency tire

puncture repair kit under the

following conditions. It is recom-

mended you visit a NISSAN dealer

or professional road assistance.
— when the sealant has passed

its expiration date (shown on

the label attached to the bot-

tle)

— when the cut or the puncture

is approximately 0.25 in (6

mm) or longer

— when the tire sidewall is da-

maged

— when the vehicle has been

driven with extremely low tire

pressure

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— when the tire has come off the

inside or the outside of the

wheel.

— when the tire wheel is da-

maged

— when two or more tires are

flat

Stopping the vehicle

1. Safely move the vehicle off the road

and away from traffic.

2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the

parking brake.

Automatic Transmission models:

Push the park button to engage the P

(Park) position.

Manual Transmission models:

Move the shift lever to the R (Reverse)

position.

5. Turn off the engine.
6. Raise the hood to warn other traffic

and to signal professional road assis-

tance personnel that you need assis-

tance.

7. Have all passengers get out of the

vehicle and stand in a safe place, away

from traffic and clear of the vehicle.

WARNING

Make sure the parking brake is se-

curely applied and the manual trans-

mission is shifted into R (Reverse) or

the automatic transmission into P

(Park).

Never repair tires when the vehi-

cle is on a slope, ice or slippery

areas. This is hazardous.

Never repair tires if oncoming

traffic is close to your vehicle.

Wait for professional road assis-

tance.

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Getting emergency tire puncture

repair kit

Take out the emergency tire puncture

repair kit located under the cargo room.

The repair kit consists of the following

items:

Tire sealant bottle
Air compressor*
Speed restriction sticker

*: The compressor shape may differ

depending on the models.

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6-6

In case of emergency

Before using emergency tire punc-

ture repair kit

If any foreign object (for example, a

screw or nail) is embedded in the tire,

do not remove it.

Check the expiration date of the

sealant (shown on the label attached

to the bottle). Never use a sealant

whose expiration date has passed.

Repairing tire

WARNING

Observe the following precautions

when using the tire repair com-

pound.

Swallowing the compound is

dangerous. Immediately drink as

much water as possible and seek

prompt medical assistance.

Rinse well with lots of water if the

compound comes into contact

with skin or eyes. If irritation

persists, seek prompt medical

attention.

Keep the repair compound out of

the reach of children.

The emergency repair compound

may cause a malfunction of the

tire pressure sensors and cause

the low tire pressure warning

light to illuminate. Have the tire

pressure sensor replaced as soon

as possible.

NOTE:
Do not remove any nails or screws that

have penetrated the tire when perform-

ing repairs.

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1. Take out the speed restriction sticker

from the air compressor*, then put it

in a location where the driver can see

it while driving.
*: The compressor shape may differ

depending on the models.

CAUTION

Do not put the speed restriction label

on the steering wheel pad, the

speedometer or the warning light

locations.

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2. Take the hose

and the power plug

out of the air compressor. Remove the

cap of the bottle holder from the air

compressor.

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3. Remove the cap from the tire sealant

bottle, and screw the bottle clockwise

onto the bottle holder. (Leave the

bottle seal intact. Screwing the bottle

onto the bottle holder will pierce the

seal of the bottle.)

4. Remove the cap from the tire valve on

the flat tire.

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5. Remove the protective cap

of the

hose and screw the hose securely

onto the tire valve. Make sure that

the pressure release valve

is se-

curely tightened. Make sure that the

air compressor switch is in the OFF

(

) position, and then insert its power

plug into the power outlet in the

vehicle.

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In case of emergency

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6. Push the ignition switch to the “ACC”

position. Then turn the compressor

switch to the ON (−) position and

inflate the tire up to the pressure that

is specified on the tire and loading

information label affixed to the driver’s

side center pillar if possible, or to the

minimum of 26 psi (180 kPa). Turn the

air compressor off briefly in order to

check the tire pressure with the pres-

sure gauge.
If the tire is inflated to higher than the

specified pressure, lower the tire pres-

sure by releasing air with the pressure

release valve.

NOTE:

The compressor tire pressure gauge

may show a pressure reading of 87

psi (600 kPa) for about 30 seconds

while inflating the tire. The pressure

gauge is indicating the pressure in-

side the sealant can. When the

sealant has been injected into the

tire the pressure gauge will drop and

indicate actual tire pressure.

WARNING

To avoid serious personal injury

while using the emergency tire

puncture repair kit:
— Securely tighten the compres-

sor hose to the tire valve.

Failure to do so can cause

the sealant to spray into the

air and get into your eyes or

on the skin.

Do not stand directly beside the

damaged tire while it is being

inflated because of the risk of

the rupture. If there are any

cracks or bumps, turn the com-

pressor off immediately.

If the tire pressure does not increase

26 psi (180 kPa) within 10 minutes

the tire may be seriously damaged

and

the tire cannot be repaired with

this tire repair kit.

It is recommended

you visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.

7. When the tire pressure is at the

specified amount, turn the air com-

pressor off. If the pressure cannot be

inflated to the specified amount, the

air compressor can be turned off at

the minimum of 26 psi (180 kPa).

Remove the power plug from the

power outlet and quickly remove the

hose from the tire valve. Attach the

protective cap and valve cap. Properly

stow the emergency tire puncture

repair kit under the cargo room.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury

when stowing the emergency tire

puncture repair kit:

Keep the sealant bottle screwed

into the compressor. Failure to do

so can cause the sealant to spray

into the air and get into your eyes

or on the skin.

8. Immediately drive the vehicle for 10

minutes or 2 miles (3 km) at a speed of

50 MPH (80 km/h) or less.

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9. After driving, make sure that the air

compressor switch is in the OFF posi-

tion, then screw the hose securely

onto the tire valve. Check the tire

pressure with the pressure gauge.

The temporary repair is completed if

the tire pressure does not drop.
Make sure the pressure is adjusted to

the pressure that is specified on the

tire and loading information label

before driving.

10. If the tire pressure drops, repeat the

steps from 5 to 9. If the pressure drops

again or under 19 psi (130 kPa),

the tire

cannot be repaired with this tire

repair kit.

It is recommended you visit

a NISSAN dealer for this servicing.
The sealant bottle and hose can not

be reused to repair another punctured

tire. It is recommended you visit a

NISSAN dealer to purchase replace-

ments.

After repairing tire

It is recommended you visit a NISSAN

dealer for tire repair/replacement as soon

as possible.

WARNING

After using Genuine NISSAN

Emergency Tire Sealant to repair

a minor tire puncture, do not

drive the vehicle at speeds faster

than 50 MPH (80 km/h).

Immediately after using Genuine

NISSAN Emergency Tire Sealant

to repair a minor tire puncture,

take your vehicle to inspect, and

repair or replace the tire. It is

recommended you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service. The Genu-

ine NISSAN Emergency Tire Sea-

lant cannot permanently seal a

punctured tire. Continuing opera-

tion of the vehicle without a

permanent tire repair can lead

to a crash.

Do not inject any liquid or aerosol

tire sealant into the tires, as this

may cause a malfunction of the

tire pressure sensors.

If you used the Genuine NISSAN

Emergency Tire Sealant to repair

a minor tire puncture, it is recom-

mended that you visit a NISSAN

dealer to replace the TPMS sensor

in addition to repairing or repla-

cing the tire.

NISSAN recommends using only

Genuine NISSAN Emergency Tire

Sealant provided with your vehi-

cle. Other tire sealants may da-

mage the valve stem seal which

can cause the tire to lose air

pressure. It is recommended you

visit a NISSAN dealer as soon as

possible after using tire repair

sealant.

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In case of emergency

To start your engine with a booster

battery, the instructions and precautions

below must be followed.

WARNING

If done incorrectly, jump starting

can lead to a battery explosion,

resulting in severe injury or

death. It could also damage your

vehicle.

Explosive hydrogen gas is always

present in the vicinity of the

battery. Keep all sparks and

flames away from the battery.

Do not allow battery fluid to come

into contact with eyes, skin,

clothing or painted surfaces. Bat-

tery fluid is a corrosive sulphuric

acid solution which can cause

severe burns. If the fluid should

come into contact with anything,

immediately flush the contacted

area with water.

Keep the battery out of the reach

of children.

The booster battery must be

rated at 12 volts. Use of an im-

properly rated battery can da-

mage your vehicle.

Whenever working on or near a

battery, always wear suitable eye

protectors (for example, goggles

or industrial safety spectacles)

and remove rings, metal bands,

or any other jewelry. Do not lean

over the battery when jump start-

ing.

Do not attempt to jump start a

frozen battery. It could explode

and cause serious injury.

Your vehicle has an automatic

engine cooling fan. It could come

on at any time. Keep hands and

other objects away from it.

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WARNING

Always follow the instructions below.

Failure to do so could result in

damage to the charging system and

cause personal injury.

1. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle , position the two vehicles (

and

) to bring their batteries into

close proximity to each other.

Do not allow the two vehicles to

touch.

2. Apply parking brake. Push the park

button to engage the P (Park) position

(Automatic transmission models).

Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)

position (Manual transmission mod-

els). Switch off all unnecessary elec-

trical systems (light, heater, air

conditioner, etc.).

3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so

equipped). Cover the battery with a

firmly wrung out moist cloth

reduce explosion hazard.

4. Connect jumper cables in the se-

quence as illustrated (

CAUTION

Always connect positive (+) to

positive (+) and negative (−) to

body ground (as illustrated) —

not to the battery.

Make sure the jumper cables do

not touch moving parts in the

engine compartment and that

clamps do not contact any other

metal.

5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and let it run for a few minutes.

6. Keep the engine speed of the booster

vehicle

at about 2,000 rpm, and

start the engine of the vehicle being

jump started

CAUTION

Do not keep the starter motor en-

gaged for more than 10 seconds. If

the engine does not start right away,

push the ignition switch to the OFF

position and wait 10 seconds before

trying again.

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