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A Word

To DATSUN

Owners

Thank you for choosing a DATSUN. We are sure you will be happy you did. This manual

has been prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your car so
that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. We have included driving tips, infor-

mation about the location and purpose of dashboard instruments, comfort and safety
features, and much more that will help you know your DATSUN.
A Warranty Pamphlet or Booklet supplements this Owner's Manual. It provides valuable
information concerning the warranty on your car. It also contains a maintenance service

record which should be validated by your NISSAN/DATSUN dealer each time you bring

your car in for periodic servicing. Read the Owner's Manual and Warranty Pamphlet or

Booklet carefully and keep them in your glove box at all times. They are important to

you. Your Warranty Pamphlet or Booklet should be presented to your dealer when war-

ranty repairs are required.
Before your dealer delivers your DATSUN to you, he gives it a careful pre-delivery inspec-
tion, checking and servicing the mechanical parts to be sure your car is ready to drive.
Your dealer has the equipment and experience to service your car, he is kept advised of

every new technical development and you are his customer. He wants to keep in that
way. Return your car to him for regular servicing or other repairs that may be required.
Your NISSAN/DATSUN dealer is the best place for you to take your car for any kind of

service.

To assist dealers in handling your needs, a number of Regional Offices are maintained
throughout the United States and Canada. If you have a problem that has not been

handled to your satisfaction, follow the procedures outlined in your Warranty Pamphlet
or Booklet under the heading "Consumer Assistance".

All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the
time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design at any

time without notice.

© 1980 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN

Summary of Contents for 280ZX 1981

Page 1: ...1981 DATSUN 280ZX OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ur dealer when war ranty repairs are required Before your dealer delivers your DATSUN to you he gives it a careful pre delivery inspec tion checking and servicing the mechanical parts to be sure your...

Page 3: ...mage Therefore avoid taking your car to areas where gasoline of the appropriate octane is not available All models can be operated only with unlead ed gasoline Also before attempting to regis ter your...

Page 4: ...en stops This will reduce wear on brake pads and save fuel as extra gasoline is required to accelerate back to driving speed 5 Excessive engine idling increases gasoline consumption 6 Keep the tires a...

Page 5: ...ewise Check the operation of lights switches horn and brakes Check the operation of warning lights when key is turned to ON position IMPORTANT OWNER INFORMATION Fluid levels such as engine oil engine...

Page 6: ...ft of your car 4 FROM OUTSIDE The doors can be locked from the outside without a key Move the inside lock knob to the LOCK position and then shut the door pulling the outside door handle upward When l...

Page 7: ...each front seat To adjust the seatback pull the lever upward and lean back until the desired angle is ob tained To bring the seatback up again pull the lever and it will move forward When the desired...

Page 8: ...ack will slightly move forward for increased lumbar support To return the seatback to its original position move your body forward slightly at the waist Then while depressing push button lean back and...

Page 9: ...t Some states provinces or territories may specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a car is being operated 6 To unfasten the belt press the button of the buckle The seat belt will automatica...

Page 10: ...dent the belt should be replaced as an assembly REAR SEAT BELTS 1 Slowly and in one motion pull out the outer lap belt and insert the belt tongue into the buckle until you hear a snap ping sound If p...

Page 11: ...oid personal injury due to sway caused by crosswinds rough road surfaces or passing trucks Axle mounted hitches should not be used The hitch should not be attached to the bumper in addition it should...

Page 12: ...d abrupt starts acceleration or stops Avoid sharp turns or lane changes Always drive your car at a moderate speed Always block the wheels on both car and trailer when parking Parking on a slope is not...

Page 13: ...gauge Upper ventilator Heater or Air conditioner control Voltmeter Clock Center ventilator Glove box Step light Automatic transmission control lever Stereo tape deck Speaker balance control lever if...

Page 14: ...n concerning your new vehicle warranty BUT DID YOU KNOW Thousands of Datsun owners are learning even more about the technical side of their new automobiles by purchasing Factory Service Manuals For in...

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