Nissan 2010 Z Coupe Automobile User Manual


 
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 10
Maintenance requirement ..................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance...................................8-2
General maintenance ...................................... 8-2
Where to go for service...................................8-2
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Explanation of maintenance items.......................8-2
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ...................... 8-7
VQ37VHR engine model.................................. 8-7
Engine cooling system.........................................8-8
Checking engine coolant level........................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-9
Engine oil......................................................... 8-9
Checking engine oil level ................................. 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter............................8-9
Automatic transmission fluid................................ 8-11
Power steering fluid.......................................... 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-12
Brake fluid.................................................. 8-13
Clutch fluid................................................. 8-13
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-13
Battery .......................................................... 8-14
Jump starting .............................................. 8-16
Variable voltage control system............................ 8-16
Drive belts...................................................... 8-16
Spark plugs .................................................... 8-17
Replacing spark plugs................................... 8-17
Air cleaner......................................................8-18
Windshield wiper blades.................................... 8-18
Cleaning .................................................... 8-18
Replacing................................................... 8-19
Brakes........................................................... 8-20
Self-adjusting brakes .................................... 8-20
Brake pad wear warning ................................ 8-20
Fuses............................................................ 8-20
Engine compartment..................................... 8-20
Passenger compartment ................................ 8-22
Intelligent Key battery replacement ....................... 8-22
Lights............................................................ 8-24
Coupe....................................................... 8-24
Roadster.................................................... 8-25
Headlights..................................................8-26
Exterior and interior lights...............................8-26
Wheels and tires.............................................. 8-28
Tire pressure............................................... 8-28
Tire labeling................................................ 8-31
Types of tires ..............................................8-33
Tire chains.................................................. 8-34
Changing wheels and tires ............................. 8-35
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
(if so equipped) ........................................... 8-37