Nissan 370Z 2010-2014 Workshop Manuals
Nissan 370Z Coupe and Nissan 370Z Roadster Owner’s manual
THE FEELING OF INNOVATION
There’s a curvy road not far from town. A perfect place to hear a dual exhaust bounce 332 hp of pure adrenaline off a canyon wall. To feel the massive braking power of available 14" front discs as you set up for a tight hairpin turn. The feedback through the wheel and the seats as a dynamically balanced chassis just grips and grips and grips. A perfect downshift thanks to the world’s only available rev-matching manual transmission. And somewhere along the way, find a scenic turnout, and just take in the aggressive new looks. Then fire up that legendary V6, stand on it, and you’re gone. The 2013 370Z.® Nissan.
CONTROL FREAKS WELCOME
Some may say you’re obsessed, but we understand – in a sports car everything has to be right. That’s why you’ll find the main gauges adjust with the steering column, so you always have a clear view. The center console controls are located within easy reach, and are easily identi-fiable by touch. There’s even a uniquely bolstered driver’s seat for enhanced support, knee pads on both sides of the console and anti-slip material on the seat cushion.
THE FEELING OFUNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES
Taste freedom as the breeze brushes your face. Hear the sound of 332 pure horsepower through a tuned exhaust. Embrace the sky as the Roadster folds its power top in about 20 seconds.Drop it from the cozy cockpit1or even from the outside by pushing a button on the driver’s door. It’s time to rev up your senses.
Legendary power
The 370Z®is powered by the 4th-generation VQ V6 engine. With 3.7-liter displacement for massive muscle, this 332-hp dynamo features advanced Variable Valve Event and Lift(VVEL) technology that continuously tunes valve lift and timing for quicker response and a broader torque curve, while optimizing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. And while this extensive engineering may sound intriguing on paper, the exhilaration from idle to the 7,500-rpm redline – on the straights or through the corners – is pure magic.
A world’s first
Included in the Sport Package, SynchroRev Match®technology – the first in any production car – monitors the 6-speedmanual’s clutch pedal, shift lever and vehicle speed. As you shift to a lower gear, the system will “blip” the throttle to the ideal enginerpm for a supremely smooth downshift as you let out the clutch.The system also works when upshifting to give you a smooth flow of power when accelerating.
Control at your fingertips
Want effortless cruising? Put the7-speed automatic transmission in “D.” For a quick gear change,just pull the steering column-mounted lightweight magnesium paddle shifters. In Manual mode, you get manual-style control with a nudge of the shift lever or a pull of the paddle shifters. The transmission can even hold a gear in cornering for better balance,or downshift before a corner for more effective braking. And whena downshift is needed, Downshift Rev Matching automatically opens the throttle to match the rpm for smoother gear changes.
Lightweight suspension components
The lighter a suspension’s components, the more quickly it can react to the driver and bumpsin the road. Use of strong yet lightweight aluminum makes the Z®suspension extremely responsive. Its double-wishbone front and 4-link rear design helps to keep the tires vertical to the ground,maximizing their contact patches. Dual flow pass shocks enhance control. And super-light forged 19" alloy wheels are available for even quicker response.
4-piston brake calipers on 14" front rotors
Balance doesn’t just apply to cornering. Bringing the powerful Z®to a halt are its largestbrakes ever – available 14" front rotors, with the gripping power of4-piston front calipers. Purpose-designed ducting helps to reducefade and provide predictable and precise stopping power.
Designed to conquer every corner, the Nissan 370Z®starts with a low center of gravity and a short wheelbase for quick response. Structural supports under the hood and along the body reinforce the chassis to handle the loads the suspension can dish out. Add in an enthusiast’s wish list of high-performance componentry.And at every turn of the wheel, find pure joy as the 370Z®turns handling science into pure performance art.
53/47 weight distribution
Some consider a static 50/50 balance to be the perfect weight distribution for handling. But Nissan engi-neers realized that a 53 front/47 rear static ratio is actually ideal.At the precise moment the driver accelerates out of a corner’s apex,the weight distribution shifts rearward and becomes an approximate 50/50 balance. This translates into enhanced tire contact for better acceleration, quicker turns and a handling feel that’s uniquely Z.®
Vehicle Dynamic Control
A great sports car shouldn’t just exhil-arate, it should also inspire confidence. Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC) on the 370Z®continuously monitors the speed of each wheel,steering angle, yaw, lateral G-forces and even braking pressure. It compares the data to the steered vehicle path and, if it senses the onset of plowing (understeer) or fishtailing (oversteer), VDC brakes individual wheels and/or reduces engine power to help keep you on your steered course.
A place for everything
While it’s fun to attack your favorite twisty road, a sports car also has to function in day-in,day-out driving. To keep things orderly, the 370Z®features three cup holders, a lockable glove compartment, dash-mounted storage (not available with navigation), parcel shelves behind both seats and a handy parcel box behind the passenger seat.
Seats designed to hold you.The 370Z®’s driver seat shows how seriously we take every detail of driving. The upper seat-back has cutaway areas to help your arms move freely for steering and shifting. To let you work the pedals more easily,the lower seat cushions also feature cutaways. Along with aggressive side bolsters, the seat also features anti-slip materials to help hold you in place.
High-performance protection
The Nissan Advanced Air Bag System includes dual-stage supplemental front air bags equipped with seat belt sensors and an occupant-classification sensor.These dual-stage air bags adjust their inflation rate, depending on the severity of impact and seat belt use. If the passenger seat is empty, a sensor actually deactivates that air bag. In addition, stan-dard side-impact supplemental air bags are built into the seats, so they move with you as you adjust your seat. Standard curtain side-impact supplemental air bags (door-mounted on Roadster) help protect you and your passenger.
Seat belt technologies.Utilize pretensioners to help tighten the belt when front air bags deploy. And if your body puts too much force on the belt, load limiters give a bit. Active Head Restraints.They help reduce the chance of whiplash injuries by moving up and forward toward your head during certain rear-end collisions.
The 370Z® keeps a strong connection to your world as well as the road. With the available Bose®audio system, you’ve got an amazing choice of entertainment to create a soundtrack for your drive. And with the available touch-screen voice-activated Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System, you’ve got so much more than just directions.
Knowledge is king.The available Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System helps steer you clear of traffic jams, thanks to NavTraffic real-time traffic advisories.1, 2Hungry for more than just directions? The system also provides you with trusted ratings and reviews byZagat Survey.®NavWeather service provided by SiriusXM advisesyou of severe weather and potentially slippery roads that could affect your drive, as well as National Weather Service warnings and 3-day weather forecasts., 2And with the available RearView Monitor, shift into “Reverse” and you get a glimpse of what’s directly behind you on the navigation system’s large 7-inch VGA screen.
