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1981
DATSUN
280ZX
OWNER'S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for Datsun 280ZX 1981

  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing a DATSUN. We are sure you will be happy you did. This manual A Word 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-...
  • Page 3 ECONOMY HINTS ......Because of the variety of options, components and features offered by NISSAN and your NISSAN/DATSUN dealer, the equipment de- BEFORE DRIVING YOUR DATSUN ....scribed in this manual may or may not be identified as standard or optional and may or INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ....
  • Page 4 Severe driving wastes fuel and money. Normal driving saves fuel and money. Operational economy is one of the outstanding features of your DATSUN. By developing the following good driving habits even greater economy may be attained. 1. Do not pump the accelerator. Gently depress until the desired speed has been attained and then maintain that speed.
  • Page 5 Low or improper fluid levels can cause serious damage to your car. If frequent replenishment is required, take your car to your NISSAN/DATSUN dealer or other competent service facility for necessary correction. Further details are described in "Do-lt-Yourself".
  • Page 6 When the door is locked, it cannot be Record the key number so your NISSAN/ to the "LOCK" position and then shut the opened by the inside door handle. DATSUN dealer will be able to replace a door, pulling the outside door handle upward. lost key.
  • Page 7 SEATS FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT RECLINING SEAT TILTING FRONT SEAT The fore-and-aft control lever located at 2+2 model The reclining seat control levers are located the lower front of the seat releases the seat To facilitate entry to the rear seat, the at the outside of each front seat.
  • Page 8 HEAD RESTRAINTS SEAT LIFTER The optimum position for head restraint is LUMBAR SUPPORT Adjust the angle of seat cushion to any To lessen fatigue from a long drive, adjust one where the head restraint is just above desired position by simply pulling up the the hardness of the part of the seat which (or on a level with) the top of the ears.
  • Page 9 SEAT BELTS slack. CAUTION: FRONT SEAT BELTS 1. Adjust the front seat to the fully up- Be sure to observe the following cautions. • Under normal circumstances the belt right position. Failure to do so could increase the chance retractor permits the belt to move freely and/or severity of injury in an accident.
  • Page 10 SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE • To clean the belt webbings, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recom- mended for cleaning upholstery or car- pet, brush it, wipe with cloth and allow it to dry in the shade. • Do not allow the belts to retract until they are completely dry.
  • Page 11 TRAILER TOWING the trailer hitch is securely attached to the car, to help avoid personal injury due to Your new DATSUN was designed to be sway caused by crosswinds, rough road used primarily to carry passengers and surfaces or passing trucks. Axle-mounted cargo.
  • Page 12 SAFETY CHAIN TRAILER TOWING TIPS • If the engine coolant rises to an ex- Always use a suitable chain between your In order to gain skill and an understanding tremely high temperature when the air car and the trailer. The chain should be of the car's behavior, you should practice conditioning system is "ON"...
  • Page 13 Coolant temperature gauge Instruments Side ventilator Hazard warning flasher switch Side defroster Speedometer Cruise control main switch Headlight cleaner switch Oil pressure gauge Cruise control set switch And Controls Tachometer Light and turn signal switch Upper ventilator Fuel gauge Windshield wiper and washer Heater or Air conditioner switch Illumination control knob...