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Nissan 370Z (2018 year). Instruction - part 23

CAUTION

Do not use abrasive cleaners when

washing the wheels.

Aluminum alloy wheels

Wash regularly with a sponge dampened

in a mild soap solution, especially during

winter months in areas where road salt is

used. Salt could discolor the wheels if not

removed.

CAUTION

Follow the directions below to avoid

staining or discoloring the wheels:
. Do not use a cleaner that uses

strong acid or alkali contents to

clean the wheels.

. Do not apply wheel cleaners to

the wheels when they are hot.

The wheel temperature should be

the same as ambient tempera-

ture.

. Rinse the wheel to completely

remove the cleaner within 15

minutes after the cleaner is ap-

plied.

CHROME PARTS

Clean chrome parts regularly with a non-

abrasive chrome polish to maintain the

finish.

TIRE DRESSING

NISSAN does not recommend the use of

tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a

coating to the tires to help reduce dis-

coloration of the rubber. If a tire dressing

is applied to the tires, it may react with

the coating and form a compound. This

compound may come off the tire while

driving and stain the vehicle paint.
If you choose to use a tire dressing, take

the following precautions:
. Use a water-based tire dressing. The

coating on the tire dissolves more

easily with an oil-based tire dressing.

. Apply a light coat of tire dressing to

help prevent it from entering the tire

tread/grooves (where it would be

difficult to remove).

. Wipe off excess tire dressing using a

dry towel. Make sure the tire dressing

is completely removed from the tire

tread/grooves.

. Allow the tire dressing to dry as

recommended by tire dressing manu-

facturer.

Occasionally remove loose dust from the

interior trim, plastic parts and seats using

a vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush.

Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a

clean, soft cloth dampened in mild soap

solution, then wipe clean with a dry soft

cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in

order to maintain the appearance of the

leather.
Before using any fabric protector, read

the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Some fabric protectors contain chemicals

that may stain or bleach the seat materi-

al.
Use a cloth dampened only with water, to

clean the meter and gauge lens.

WARNING

Do not use water or acidic cleaners

(hot steam cleaners) on the seat. This

can damage the seat or occupant

classification sensor. This can also

affect the operation of the air bag

system and result in serious perso-

nal injury.

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CLEANING INTERIOR

7-6

Appearance and care

CAUTION

. Never use benzine, thinner, or any

similar material.

. For cleaning, use a soft cloth,

dampened with water. Never use

a rough cloth, alcohol, benzine,

thinner or any kind of solvent or

paper towel with a chemical

cleaning agent. They will scratch

or cause discoloration to the lens.

. Do not spray any liquid such as

water on the meter lens. Spraying

liquid may cause the system to

malfunction.

. Small dirt particles can be abra-

sive and damaging to the leather

surfaces and should be removed

promptly. Do not use saddle soap,

car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning

fluids, solvents, detergents or

ammonia-based cleaners as they

may damage the leather’s natural

finish.

. Only use fabric protectors ap-

proved by NISSAN.

. Do not use glass or plastic cleaner

on meter or gauge lens covers. It

may damage the lens cover.

AIR FRESHENERS

Most air fresheners use a solvent that

could affect the vehicle interior. If you use

an air freshener, take the following pre-

cautions:
. Hanging-type air fresheners can

cause permanent discoloration when

they contact vehicle interior surfaces.

Place the air freshener in a location

that allows it to hang free and not

contact an interior surface.

. Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip

on the vents. These products can

cause immediate damage and disco-

loration when spilled on interior sur-

faces.

Carefully read and follow the manufac-

turer’s instructions before using air fresh-

eners.

FLOOR MATS

WARNING

To avoid potential pedal interference

that may result in a collision, injury

or death:
. NEVER place a floor mat on top of

another floor mat in the driver

front position or install them up-

side down or backwards.

. It is recommended that you use

only genuine NISSAN floor mats

or equivalent floor mats that are

specifically designed for use in

your vehicle model and model

year.

. Properly position the mats in the

floorwell using the floor mat po-

sitioning hook. See “Floor mat

installation” (P.7-7).

. Make sure the floor mat does not

interfere with pedal operation.

. Periodically check the floor mats

to make sure they are properly

installed.

. After cleaning the vehicle interior,

check the floor mats to make

sure they are properly installed.

The use of genuine NISSAN floor mats can

extend the life of your vehicle carpet and

make it easier to clean the interior. Mats

should be maintained with regular clean-

ing and replaced if they become exces-

sively worn.

SAI0044

Floor mat installation

Your vehicle is equipped with floor mat

positioning hook(s). The number and

shape of the floor mat positioning hook

(s) for each seating position varies de-

pending on the vehicle.
When installing genuine NISSAN floor

mats, follow the installation instructions

provided with the floor mat and the

following:
1. Position the floor mat in the floorwell

so that the mat grommet holes are

aligned with the hook(s).

2. Secure the grommet holes into the

hook(s) and ensure that the floor mat

is properly positioned.

3. Make sure the floor mat does not

interfere with pedal operation. With

the ignition in the OFF position and

the shift lever in the P (Park) position

(Automatic Transmission models) or

the shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-

tion (Manual Transmission models),

fully apply and release all pedals. The

floor mat must not interfere with

pedal operation or prevent the pedal

from returning to its normal position.

See a NISSAN dealer for details about

installing the floor mats in your vehi-

cle.

SAI0056

Positioning hooks

The illustration shows the location of

floor mat positioning hooks.

SEAT BELTS

The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping

them with a sponge dampened in a mild

soap solution. Allow the belts to dry

completely in the shade before using

them.
See “Seat belts” (P.1-10).

WARNING

Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up

in the retractor. NEVER use bleach,

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7-8

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dye, or chemical solvents to clean

the seat belts, since these materials

may severely weaken the seat belt

webbing.

MOST COMMON FACTORS CON-

TRIBUTING TO VEHICLE CORRO-

SION

. The accumulation of moisture-retain-

ing dirt and debris in body panel

sections, cavities, and other areas.

. Damage to paint and other protective

coatings caused by gravel and stone

chips or minor traffic accidents.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLU-

ENCE THE RATE OF CORROSION
Moisture

Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on

the vehicle body underside can acceler-

ate corrosion. Wet floor coverings will not

dry completely inside the vehicle, and

should be removed for drying to avoid

floor panel corrosion.

Relative humidity

Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of

high relative humidity, especially those

areas where the temperatures stay above

freezing where atmospheric pollution ex-

ists, or where road salt is used.

Temperature

A temperature increase will accelerate

the rate of corrosion to those parts which

are not well ventilated.

Air pollution

Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in

the air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt

use will accelerate the corrosion process.

Road salt will also accelerate the disin-

tegration of paint surfaces.

TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM

CORROSION

. Wash and wax your vehicle often to

keep the vehicle clean.

. Always check for minor damage to the

paint and repair it as soon as possible.

. Keep drain holes at the bottom of the

doors open to avoid water accumula-

tion.

. Check the underbody for accumula-

tion of sand, dirt or salt. If present,

wash with water as soon as possible.

CAUTION

. NEVER remove dirt, sand or other

debris from the passenger com-

partment by washing it out with a

hose. Remove dirt with a vacuum

CORROSION PROTECTION

cleaner.

. Never allow water or other liquids

to come in contact with electronic

components inside the vehicle as

this may damage them.

Chemicals used for road surface deicing

are extremely corrosive. They accelerate

corrosion and deterioration of underbody

components such as the exhaust system,

fuel and brake lines, brake cables, floor

pan and fenders.
In winter, the underbody must be

cleaned periodically.
For additional protection against rust and

corrosion, which may be required in some

areas, it is recommended you consult a

NISSAN dealer.

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7-10

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MEMO

8 Do-it-yourself

Maintenance precautions ....................................................... 8-2
Engine compartment check locations ......................... 8-3

VQ37VHR engine model .................................................... 8-3

Engine cooling system .............................................................. 8-4

Checking engine coolant level ..................................... 8-5
Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-5

Engine oil .............................................................................................. 8-6

Checking engine oil level .................................................. 8-6
Changing engine oil and filter ...................................... 8-6

Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) .............................. 8-8
Power steering fluid .................................................................... 8-8
Brake and clutch fluid................................................................ 8-9

Brake fluid ..................................................................................... 8-9
Clutch fluid (Manual transmission models) ..... 8-10

Window washer fluid ............................................................... 8-10
Battery ................................................................................................... 8-11

Jump starting........................................................................... 8-13

Variable voltage control system ..................................... 8-13
Drive belts .......................................................................................... 8-14
Spark plugs ....................................................................................... 8-14

Replacing spark plugs ....................................................... 8-15

Air cleaner ......................................................................................... 8-15

Windshield wiper blades ....................................................... 8-16

Cleaning ..................................................................................... 8-16
Replacing .................................................................................. 8-16

Brakes .................................................................................................. 8-17

Self-adjusting brakes ....................................................... 8-17
Brake pad wear warning.............................................. 8-17

Fuses ..................................................................................................... 8-18

Engine compartment ...................................................... 8-18
Passenger compartment ............................................. 8-19

Intelligent Key battery replacement ........................... 8-20
Lights ................................................................................................... 8-22

Coupe ......................................................................................... 8-22
Roadster ................................................................................... 8-23
Headlights ............................................................................... 8-23
Exterior and interior lights ......................................... 8-24

Wheels and tires ......................................................................... 8-26

Tire pressure ......................................................................... 8-26
Tire labeling .......................................................................... 8-30
Types of tires ........................................................................ 8-32
Tire chains ............................................................................... 8-33
Changing wheels and tires ....................................... 8-33
Emergency tire puncture repair kit (if

so equipped).......................................................................... 8-37

8-2

Do-it-yourself

When performing any inspection or main-

tenance work on your vehicle, always

take care to prevent serious accidental

injury to yourself or damage to the

vehicle. The following are general precau-

tions which should be closely observed.

WARNING

. Park the vehicle on a level sur-

face, apply the parking brake

securely and block the wheels to

prevent the vehicle from moving.

For manual transmission models,

move the shift lever to N (Neutral).

For automatic transmission mod-

els, move the shift lever to P

(Park).

. Be sure the ignition switch is in

the OFF or LOCK position when

performing any parts replace-

ment or repairs.

. Never connect or disconnect the

battery or any transistorized

component while the ignition

switch is in the ON position.

. Never leave the engine or auto-

matic transmission related com-

ponent harnesses disconnected

while the ignition switch is in the

ON position.

. If you must work with the engine

running, keep your hands, cloth-

ing, hair and tools away from

moving fans, belts and any other

moving parts.

. It is advisable to secure or re-

move any loose clothing and

remove any jewelry, such as

rings, watches, etc. before work-

ing on your vehicle.

. Always wear eye protection

whenever you work on your ve-

hicle.

. If you must run the engine in an

enclosed space such as a garage,

be sure there is proper ventilation

for exhaust gases to escape.

. Never get under the vehicle while

it is supported only by a jack. If it

is necessary to work under the

vehicle, support it with safety

stands.

. Keep smoking materials, flame

and sparks away from fuel tank

and the battery.

. Your vehicle is equipped with an

automatic engine cooling fan. It

may come on at any time without

warning, even if the ignition key is

in the OFF position and the en-

gine is not running. To avoid

injury, always disconnect the ne-

gative battery cable before work-

ing near the fan.

. Because the fuel lines are under

high pressure even when the

engine is off, it is recommended

you visit a NISSAN dealer for

service of the fuel filter or fuel

lines.

CAUTION

. Do not work under the hood while

the engine is hot. Turn the engine

off and wait until it cools down.

. Avoid direct contact with used

engine oil and coolant. Impro-

perly disposed engine oil, coolant,

and/or other vehicle fluids can

damage the environment. Always

conform to local regulations for

disposal of vehicle fluid.

This “8. Do-it-yourself” section gives in-

structions regarding only those items

which are relatively easy for an owner to

perform.
A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is also

available. (See “Owner’s Manual/Service

Manual order information” (P.10-26).)

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

You should be aware that incomplete or

improper servicing may result in operat-

ing difficulties or excessive emissions, and

could affect your warranty coverage. If in

doubt about any servicing, it is recom-

mended you have it done by a NISSAN

dealer.

JVC0785X

VQ37VHR ENGINE MODEL

Fuse/fusible link holder

Battery

Radiator filler cap

Engine oil dipstick

Engine oil filler cap

Brake fluid reservoir

Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Transmis-

sion models)

Power steering fluid reservoir

Window washer fluid reservoir

Air cleaner

11.

Drive belt location

12.

Engine coolant reservoir

13.

Fuse/fusible link holder

Do-it-yourself

8-3

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

8-4

Do-it-yourself

The engine cooling system is filled at the

factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50%

Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/

Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide

year-round anti-freeze and coolant pro-

tection. The antifreeze solution contains

rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional

engine cooling system additives are not

necessary.

WARNING

. Never remove the radiator or

coolant reservoir cap when the

engine is hot. Wait until the en-

gine and radiator cool down.

Serious burns could be caused

by high pressure fluid escaping

from the radiator. See precau-

tions in “If your vehicle overheats”

(P.6-17) of this manual.

. The radiator is equipped with a

pressure type radiator cap. To

prevent engine damage, use only

a genuine NISSAN radiator cap.

CAUTION

. Never use any cooling system

additives such as radiator sealer.

Additives may clog the cooling

system and cause damage to

the engine, transmission and/or

cooling system.

. When adding or replacing cool-

ant, be sure to use only Genuine

NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/

Coolant (blue) or equivalent. Gen-

uine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/

Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted to

provide antifreeze protection to

−34°F (−37°C). If additional freeze

protection is needed due to

weather where you operate your

vehicle, add Genuine NISSAN Long

Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)

concentrate following the direc-

tions on the container. If an

equivalent coolant other than

Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-

freeze/Coolant (blue) is used, fol-

low the coolant manufacturer’s

instructions to maintain mini-

mum antifreeze protection to

−34°F (−37°C). The use of other

types of coolant solutions other

than Genuine NISSAN Long Life

Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or

equivalent may damage the en-

gine cooling system.

. The life expectancy of the fac-

tory-fill coolant is 105,000 miles

(168,000 km) or 7 years. Mixing

any other type of coolant other

than Genuine NISSAN Long Life

Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), includ-

ing Genuine NISSAN Long Life

Antifreeze/Coolant (green), or

the use of non-distilled water will

reduce the life expectancy of the

factory-fill coolant. Refer to the

“9. Maintenance and schedules”

section of this manual for more

details.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

JVM0087X

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL

Check the coolant level in the reservoir

when the engine is running and after it

reaches normal operating temperature.

If the coolant level is below the MIN level ,

add coolant up to the MAX level . If the

reservoir is empty, check the coolant level

in the radiator when the engine is cold.

If there is insufficient coolant in the

radiator, fill the radiator with coolant up

to the radiator filler cap above the radia-

tor upper hose opening and also add it to

the reservoir up to the MAX level . Put on

the filler cap above the radiator upper

hose and with the reservoir cap open,

start the engine. Run the engine until it

reaches normal operating temperature.

Add coolant up to the MAX level . Tighten

the cap securely after adding engine

coolant.
If the cooling system requires coolant

frequently, have it checked. It is recom-

mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for

this service.

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT

It is recommended that major cooling

system repairs be performed by a NISSAN

dealer. The service procedures can be

found in the appropriate NISSAN Service

Manual.
Improper servicing can result in re-

duced heater performance and engine

overheating.

WARNING

. To avoid the danger of being

scalded, never change the cool-

ant when the engine is hot.

. Never remove the radiator cap

when the engine is hot. Serious

burns could be caused by high

pressure fluid escaping from the

radiator.

. Avoid direct skin contact with

used coolant. If skin contact is

made, wash thoroughly with soap

or hand cleaner as soon as pos-

sible.

. Keep coolant out of reach of

children and pets.

Engine coolant must be disposed of

properly. Check your local regulations.

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8-6

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SDI2348

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

2. Run the engine until it reaches oper-

ating temperature.

3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than

15 minutes for the oil to drain back

into the oil pan.

4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.

Reinsert it all the way.

5. Remove the dipstick again and check

the oil level. It should be within the

range

. If the oil level is below

remove the oil filler cap and pour

recommended oil through the open-

ing. Do not overfill

6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil

maintenance intervals or during the

break-in period, depending on the se-

verity of operating conditions.

CAUTION

Oil level should be checked regularly.

Operating the engine with an insuffi-

cient amount of oil can damage the

engine, and such damage is not

covered by warranty.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
Vehicle set-up

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

2. Run the engine until it reaches oper-

ating temperature.

3. Turn the engine off and wait more

than 15 minutes.

4. Raise and support the vehicle using a

suitable floor jack and safety jack

stands.

Place the safety jack stands under

the vehicle jack-up points.

A suitable adapter should be at-

tached to the jack stand saddle.

5. Remove the plastic engine under-

cover.
a. Remove the small plastic clips at

the center of the undercover.

b. Then remove the bolts that hold

the undercover in place.

CAUTION

Make sure the correct lifting and

support points are used to avoid

vehicle damage.

ENGINE OIL

SDI2335

Engine oil and filter

1. Place a large drain pan under the

drain plug.

2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug

with a

wrench and completely drain the oil.

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself, as

the engine oil is hot.

Waste oil must be disposed of

properly.

Check your local regulations.

(Perform steps 4 to 7 only when the

engine oil filter change is needed.)

4. Loosen the oil filter

with an oil filter

wrench. Remove the oil filter by turn-

ing it by hand.

5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting

surface with a clean rag.

CAUTION

Be sure to remove any old rubber

gasket remaining on the mounting

surface of the engine. Failure to do

so could lead to engine damage.

6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with

clean engine oil.

7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a

slight resistance is felt, then tighten

additionally more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:

11 to 15 ft-lb

(14.7 to 20.5 N·m)

8. Clean and re-install the drain plug

with a new washer. Securely tighten

the drain plug with a wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:

22 to 29 ft-lb

(29 to 39 N·m)

Do not use excessive force.

9. Refill engine with recommended oil

through the oil filler opening, and

install the oil filler cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended

fluids/lubricants” (P.10-2) for drain

and refill capacity. The drain and refill

capacity depends on the oil tempera-

ture and drain time. Use these speci-

fications for reference only. Always

use the dipstick to determine the

proper amount of oil in the engine.

10. Start the engine and check for leak-

age around the drain plug and the oil

filter. Correct as required.

11. Turn the engine off and wait more

than 15 minutes. Check the oil level

with the dipstick. Add engine oil if

necessary.

After the operation

1. Install the engine undercover into

position as the following steps.
a. Pull the center of the small plastic

clip out.

b. Hold the engine undercover into

position.

c. Insert the clip through the under-

cover into the hole in the frame,

then push the center of the clip in

to lock the clip in place.

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d. Install the bolts that hold the un-

dercover in place. Be careful not to

strip the bolts or over-tighten them.

2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the

ground.

3. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.

WARNING

. Prolonged and repeated contact

with used engine oil may cause

skin cancer.

. Try to avoid direct skin contact

with used oil. If skin contact is

made, wash thoroughly with soap

or hand cleaner as soon as pos-

sible.

. Keep used engine oil out of reach

of children.

When checking or replacement is re-

quired, we recommend a NISSAN dealer

for servicing.

CAUTION

. It is recommended that you use

only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF.

Do not mix with other fluids.

. Using automatic transmission

fluid other than Genuine NISSAN

Matic S ATF may cause deteriora-

tion in driveability and automatic

transmission durability, and may

damage the automatic transmis-

sion. Damage caused by the use

of fluid other than as recom-

mended is not covered by the

NISSAN new vehicle limited war-

ranty.

SDI1765A

Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked with the

engine off using the HOT range ( : HOT

MAX.,

: HOT MIN.) at fluid temperatures

of 122 to 176°F (50 to 80°C) or using the

COLD range ( : COLD MAX., : COLD MIN.)

at fluid temperatures of 32 to 86°F (0 to

30°C).
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add

Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Re-

move the cap and fill through the open-

ing.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF)

POWER STEERING FLUID

CAUTION

. Do not overfill.
. Use Genuine NISSAN PSF or

equivalent.

For further brake and clutch fluid infor-

mation, see “Capacities and recom-

mended fluids/lubricants” (P.10-2) of this

manual.

WARNING

. Use only new fluid from a sealed

container. Old, inferior or con-

taminated fluid may damage the

brake and clutch systems. The

use of improper fluids can da-

mage the brake and clutch sys-

tems, and affect the vehicle’s

stopping ability.

. Clean the filler cap before remov-

ing.

. Brake fluid and clutch fluid are

poisonous and should be stored

carefully in marked containers

out of the reach of children.

CAUTION

Do not spill the fluid on painted

surfaces. This will damage the paint.

If fluid is spilled, wash the surface

with water.

SDI2025A

BRAKE FLUID

Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the

fluid is below the MIN line

or the brake

warning light comes on, add Genuine

NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or

equivalent DOT3 (except for NISMO mod-

els), or Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35

Special ll fluid (for NISMO models) up to

the MAX line

. If fluid must be added

frequently, the system should be checked.

It is recommended you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service.

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8-9

BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID

8-10

Do-it-yourself

WARNING

For NISMO models: Genuine NISSAN

Brake Fluid R35 Special II is the

factory fill brake fluid. The Vehicle

Dynamic Control (VDC) unit and other

related parts were specially de-

signed for this brake fluid. Using

any other non-equivalent brake fluid

may result in improper operation of

the brake system which result in

serious injury or death.

SDI1906A

CLUTCH FLUID (Manual transmis-

sion models)

Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the

fluid level is below the MIN line

, add

Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II

or equivalent DOT 4 up to the MAX line .

If fluid must be added frequently, the

system should be checked. It is recom-

mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this

service.

SDI2349

Fill the window washer fluid reservoir

periodically. Add window washer fluid

when the low window washer fluid warn-

ing appears.
To fill the window washer fluid reservoir,

lift the cap off the reservoir tank and pour

the window washer fluid into the tank

opening.
Add a washer solvent to the water for

better cleaning. In the winter season, add

a windshield washer antifreeze. Follow

the manufacturer’s instructions for the

mixture ratio.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when

driving conditions require an increased

amount of window washer fluid.

WINDOW WASHER FLUID

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