Nissan 370Z (2018 year). Instruction — part 22

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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

to 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 in the trunk.

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 Emergency Tire Sea-

lant to repair a minor tire punc-

ture, do not drive the vehicle at

speeds faster than 50 MPH (80

km/h).

. Immediately after using Emer-

gency Tire Sealant to repair a

minor tire puncture, take your

vehicle to inspect, and repair or

replace the tire. It is recom-

mended you visit a NISSAN dealer

for this service. The Emergency

Tire Sealant cannot permanently

seal a punctured tire. Continuing

operation 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.

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. Move the shift

lever to the P (Park) position (Auto-

matic transmission models). Move the

shift lever to the N (Neutral) position

(Manual transmission models). Switch

off all unnecessary electrical 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

to

reduce explosion hazard.

4. Connect jumper cables in the se-

quence as illustrated (

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).

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.

7. After starting your engine, carefully

disconnect the negative cable and

then the positive cable (

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8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped).

Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to

cover the vent holes as it may be

contaminated with corrosive acid.

9. Put the battery cover on.

Do not attempt to start the engine by

pushing.

CAUTION

. Automatic transmission models

cannot be push-started or tow-

started. Attempting to do so may

cause transmission damage.

. Three way catalyst equipped

models should not be started by

pushing since the three way cat-

alyst may be damaged.

. Never try to start the vehicle by

towing it; when the engine starts,

the forward surge could cause

the vehicle to collide with the

tow vehicle.

CAUTION

. Do not continue to drive if your

vehicle overheats. Doing so could

cause engine damage or a vehicle

fire.

. To avoid the danger of being

scalded, never remove the radia-

tor cap while the engine is still

hot. When the radiator cap is

removed, pressurized hot water

will spurt out, possibly causing

serious injury.

. Do not open the hood if steam is

coming out.

If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by

an extremely high temperature gauge

reading), or if you feel a lack of engine

power, detect abnormal noise, etc., take

the following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road,

apply the parking brake and move the

shift lever to the P (Park) position

(Automatic transmission models).

Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)

position (Manual transmission mod-

els).
Do not stop the engine.

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PUSH STARTING

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

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2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all

the 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.

When towing your vehicle, all State (Pro-

vincial in Canada) and local regulations

for towing must be followed. Incorrect

towing equipment could damage your

vehicle. Towing instructions are available

from a NISSAN dealer. Local service op-

erators are familiar with the applicable

laws and procedures for towing. To

assure proper towing and to prevent

accidental damage to your vehicle,

NISSAN recommends that you have a

service operator tow your vehicle. It is

advisable to have the service operator

carefully read the following precautions.

WARNING

. Never ride in a vehicle that is

being towed.

. Never get under your vehicle after

it has been lifted by a tow truck.

CAUTION

. When towing, make sure that the

transmission, axles, steering sys-

tem and drivetrain are in working

condition. If any unit is damaged,

dollies must be used.

. Always attach safety chains be-

fore towing.

For information about towing your vehi-

cle behind a recreational vehicle (RV), see

“Flat towing” (P.10-22) of this manual.

In case of emergency

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TOWING AUTOMATIC TRANSMIS-

SION RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN

(except for NISMO models)

NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be

towed with the driving (rear) wheels off

the ground or place the vehicle on a flat

bed truck as illustrated.

CAUTION

. Never tow automatic transmis-

sion models with the rear wheels

on the ground or four wheels on

the ground (forward or back-

ward), as this may cause serious

and expensive damage to the

drivetrain. If it is necessary to

tow the vehicle with the front

wheels raised, always use towing

dollies under the rear wheels.

. When towing rear wheel drive

models with the front wheels on

the ground or on towing dollies:

Push the ignition switch to the

ACC or ON position, and secure

the steering wheel in a straight-

ahead position with a rope or

similar device.

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TOWING MANUAL TRANSMISSION

RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN (except

for NISMO models)

NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be

towed with the driving (rear) wheels off

the ground or place the vehicle on a flat

bed truck as illustrated.

CAUTION

If you have to tow manual transmis-

sion models with the rear wheels on

the ground (if you do not use towing

dollies) or four wheels on the ground:

. Push the ignition switch to the ON

position and turn off all acces-

sories.

. Always release the parking brake.
. Move the transmission shift lever

to the N (Neutral) position.

. Observe the following restricted

towing speeds and distances for

manual transmission models

only:
— Rear wheels on the ground:

Speed: Below 50 MPH (80

km/h)
Distance: Less than 50 miles

(80 km)

— Four wheels on the ground:

Speed: Below 70 MPH (112

km/h)
Distance: Less than 500 miles

(800 km)

. If the speed or distance must

necessarily be greater, remove

the propeller shaft before towing

to prevent damage to the drive-

train.

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TOWING RECOMMENDED BY

NISSAN (NISMO models)

CAUTION

Do not tow NISMO models with any

wheel on the ground, or with the

front or rear wheels raised, because

this may cause damage to the front

bumper with an aerodynamic split-

ter, rear bumper with an aerody-

namic diffuser or exhaust pipes.

NISSAN recommends that you place the

vehicle on a flatbed truck as illustrated.

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck

vehicle)

WARNING

To avoid vehicle damage, serious

personal injury or death when reco-

vering a stuck vehicle:
. Contact a professional towing

service to recover the vehicle if

you have any questions regard-

ing the recovery procedure.

. Tow chains or cables must be

attached only to main structural

members of the vehicle.

. Do not use the vehicle tie-downs

to tow or free a stuck vehicle.

. Only use devices specifically de-

signed for vehicle recovery and

follow the manufacturer’s in-

structions.

. Always pull the recovery device

straight out from the front of the

vehicle. Never pull at an angle.

. Route recovery devices so they

do not touch any part of the

vehicle except the attachment

point.

If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,

etc., use a tow strap or other device

designed specifically for vehicle recovery.

Always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for the recovery device.

Rocking a stuck vehicle

If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,

etc., use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control

(VDC) system.

2. Make sure the area in front and

behind the vehicle is clear of obstruc-

tions.

3. Turn the steering wheel right and left

to clear an area around the front tires.

4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and

backward.

.

Shift back and forth between R

(Reverse) and D (Drive) (automatic

transmission models) or 1st and R

(Reverse) (manual transmission

models).

.

Apply the accelerator as little as

possible to maintain the rocking

motion.

.

Release the accelerator pedal be-

fore shifting between R (Reverse)

and D (Drive) (automatic transmis-

sion models) or 1st and R (Reverse)

(manual transmission models).

.

Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH

(55 km/h).

5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a

few tries, contact a professional tow-

ing service to remove the vehicle.

WARNING

. Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
. Do not spin your tires at high

speed. This could cause them to

explode and result in serious in-

jury. Parts of your vehicle could

also overheat and be damaged.

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MEMO

7 Appearance and care

Cleaning exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-2
Soft top care and cleaning

(Roadster models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-3
Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Removing spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-4
Underbody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-4
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-4
Chrome parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Tire dressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-5

Cleaning interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Air fresheners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-6
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-6
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Most common factors contributing to

vehicle corrosion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-8
Environmental factors influence the rate

of corrosion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-8
To protect your vehicle from corrosion. . . . 7-8

7-2

Appearance and care

In order to maintain the appearance of

your vehicle, it is important to take proper

care of it.
To protect the paint surface, wash your

vehicle as soon as you can:
. after a rainfall to prevent possible

damage from acid rain

. after driving on coastal roads

. when contaminants such as soot, bird

droppings, tree sap, metal particles or

bugs get on the paint surface

. when dust or mud builds up on the

surface

Whenever possible, store or park your

vehicle inside a garage or in a covered

area.
When it is necessary to park outside, park

in a shady area or protect the vehicle with

a body cover.
Be careful not to scratch the paint

surface when putting on or removing

the body cover.

WASHING

Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet

sponge and plenty of water. Clean the

vehicle thoroughly using a mild soap, a

special vehicle soap or general purpose

dishwashing liquid mixed with clean, lu-

kewarm (never hot) water.

CAUTION

. Do not use car washes that use

acid in the detergent. Some car

washes, especially brushless

ones, use some acid for cleaning.

The acid may react with some

plastic vehicle components, caus-

ing them to crack. This could

affect their appearance, and also

could cause them not to function

properly. Always check with your

car wash to confirm that acid is

not used.

. Do not wash the vehicle with

strong household soap, strong

chemical detergents, gasoline or

solvents.

. Do not wash the vehicle in direct

sunlight or while the vehicle body

is hot, as the surface may become

water-spotted.

. Avoid using tight-napped or

rough cloths, such as washing

mitts. Care must be taken when

removing caked-on dirt or other

foreign substances so the paint

surface is not scratched or da-

maged.

. For models with decorative stick-

er, observe the following:
— Wash dirt off the vehicle with a

wet sponge and plenty of

water. Then wipe the vehicle

gently using a soft cloth.

— Do not apply direct water

pressure, such as high-pres-

sure sprayer, on the vehicle

body around the sticker. This

may cause the sticker edges

to peel away or come off from

the vehicle.

. For Roadster models, observe the

following:
— Do not use an automatic car

wash or a high pressure car

wash. The soft top may be

damaged.

— Avoid applying direct water

pressure, such as high pres-

sured water from household

hoses, on the lining of the soft

top and vehicle body. Avoid

applying continuous water on

the parts around the soft top

and the windows. These may

cause water to leak into the

inside of your vehicle.

CLEANING EXTERIOR

Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty

of clean water.
Inside flanges, seams and folds on the

doors, hatches and hood are particularly

vulnerable to the effects of road salt.

Therefore, these areas must be regularly

cleaned. Make sure that the drain holes in

the lower edge of the door are open.

Spray water under the body and in the

wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash

away road salt.
Avoid leaving water spots on the paint

surface by using a damp chamois to dry

the vehicle.

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NISMO models

CAUTION

Do not use an automatic car wash for

NISMO models. The rear spoiler may

be damaged.

SOFT TOP CARE AND CLEANING

(Roadster models)

Proper care and handling should be

observed to maintain a good appearance

of the soft top. Improper care may cause

the top cloth’s surface to stiffen, stain, or

mat. Follow the instructions shown in this

section.
It is not necessary to wash the soft top

every time you wash the vehicle body, but

clean the top regularly before it becomes

quite dirty. Leaving the soft top dirty or

soiled for a long period will cause dete-

rioration to the quality of the top material.
Remove dust or dirt on the soft top with a

soft brush or sponge, then rinse it with

plenty of clean water. When the top is

quite dirty, wash using a mild detergent,

such as a general cleaner especially made

for a cloth top or a general purpose dish-

washing liquid, mixed with clean, luke-

warm (never hot) water. Rinse the top

again with plenty of clean water to

remove all traces of soap.

CAUTION

. Do not use strong household

soap, strong chemical deter-

gents, gasoline or solvents.

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Appearance and care

. If glass cleaner gets on the soft

top, immediately wash it off with

clean water.

. Do not apply direct water pres-

sure, such as high pressured

water from household hoses, on

the lining of the soft top and

vehicle body, as this may cause

water to leak into the inside of

your vehicle.

After cleaning, always be sure the top and

its storage are completely dry before

opening the top. Opening the top while

it is wet or damp may cause interior water

damage, water stains or mildew on the

top.

WAXING

Regular waxing protects the paint surface

and helps retain new vehicle appearance.

Polishing is recommended to remove

built-up wax residue and to avoid a

weathered appearance before reapplying

wax.
A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choos-

ing the proper product.
. Wax your vehicle only after a thorough

washing. Follow the instructions sup-

plied with the wax.

. Do not use a wax containing any

abrasives, cutting compounds or clea-

ners that may damage the vehicle

finish.

Machine compound or aggressive polish-

ing on a base coat/clear coat paint finish

may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.

REMOVING SPOTS

Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,

insects, and tree sap as quickly as possi-

ble from the paint surface to avoid lasting

damage or staining. Special cleaning

products are available at a NISSAN dealer

or any automotive accessory stores.

UNDERBODY

In areas where road salt is used in winter,

the underbody must be cleaned regularly.

This will prevent dirt and salt from build-

ing up and causing the acceleration of

corrosion on the underbody and suspen-

sion. Before the winter period and again

in the spring, the underseal must be

checked and, if necessary, re-treated.

GLASS

Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and

dust film from the glass surfaces. It is

normal for glass to become coated with a

film after the vehicle is parked in the hot

sun. Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will

easily remove this film.

CAUTION

. When cleaning the inside of the

windows, do not use sharp-

edged tools, abrasive cleaners or

chlorine-based disinfectant clea-

ners. They could damage the

electrical conductors, radio an-

tenna elements or rear window

defroster elements.

. If glass cleaner gets on the soft

top, immediately wash it off with

clean water (Roadster models).

WHEELS

Wash the wheels when washing the

vehicle to maintain their appearance.
. Clean the inner side of the wheels

when the wheel is changed or the

underside of the vehicle is washed.

. Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents

or corrosion. Such damage may cause

loss of pressure or poor seal at the tire

bead.

. NISSAN recommends that the road

wheels be waxed to protect against

road salt in areas where it is used

during winter.