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Because of the variety of options, components

and features offered by NISSAN and your

NISSAN/DATSUN dealer, the equipment de-

scribed in this manual may or may not be

identified as standard or optional and may or

may not be applicable to your particular car.

When planning to travel in another country

you should first find out if the octane rating

of the gasoline available there is suitable for
your car's engine, Using gasoline with too low
an octane rating may cause engine damage.

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 car in another country, you should

check that country's regulations and require-

ments to make sure that your car will be able

to meet all of them.

Contents

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ECONOMY HINTS ........................

BEFORE DRIVING YOUR DATSUN ...............

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ...............

STARTING AND OPERATING ..................

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES ........

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ......................

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS ................

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................

DO-IT-YOURSELF ...........................

APPEARANCE AND INTERIOR CARE .............

SPECIFICATIONS .............................

CONSUMER INFORMATION .................

INDEX ..................................

GAS STATION INFORMATION .................

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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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