Window NISSAN 350Z 2005 Owner´s Manual

The driver’s door and rear hatch/trunk lid
unlock.

The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
are completely closed with the ignition switch
in any position except the ON position.

The interior light turns on and the light timer
activates for 30 seconds when the switch is
in the DOOR position with the ignition switch
in any position except the ON position.
2. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob
again within 5 seconds.

Passenger’s door unlocks.

The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
are completely closed.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute of pushing the UNLOCK button.

Any door or rear hatch/trunk lid is opened.

The ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by turning the ignition
switch to the ON position or by locking the
doors with the keyfob.
Opening the windowsPush the UNLOCK button
2on the keyfoband
the driver’s door will unlock.
Continue to push the UNLOCK button for 3
seconds. All the door windows will start to be
lowered. Keep pushing the UNLOCK button
until the windows are fully open.
To stop lowering the windows, release the UN-
LOCK button. To start lowering the windows
again, push the UNLOCK button again for 3
more seconds.
Releasing the rear hatch/trunk lid1. Push the HATCH/TRUNK button
3
on the
keyfobfor longer than 0.5 seconds with the
key removed from the ignition switch.
2. The rear hatch (Coupe) or trunk lid (Road-
ster) opens.
Using the panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention by
pushing and holding the PANIC button
4
on
the keyfobforlonger than 0.5 seconds(with
the key removed from the ignition switch).
The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay
on for 30 seconds.The panic alarm stops when:

It has run for 30 seconds, or

The LOCK button
1or the UNLOCK button
2
is pushed, or

The PANIC button
4
or the
HATCH/TRUNK button
3
is pushed on the
keyfobfor longer than 0.5 seconds.
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1. Soft top operating switch
2. Soft top indicator light (on the combination
meter)
3. Top side rail
4. Top latch lever
5. Soft top
6. Top storage lid
7. Trunk lid
8. Rear window
9. Rear section of the top
BEFORE OPERATING THE TOPThe soft top of your 350Z Roadster is electrically
operated. You can fully open or close the top
only by pressing the operating switch (on the
lower side of the instrument panel).
The soft top operating switch must be operated
under all of the following conditions:

When the foot brake pedal is depressed.

When the vehicle is stopped.

When the engine is running.
CAUTION
Always keep the engine running while
operating the soft top. The top will also
operate when the ignition switch is in
the ONposition, but run the engine to
prevent a discharged battery.
Be sure to follow the operating instructions, and
all the warnings and cautions in this section.
Improper operation of the top could cause
a system malfunction, damage, or deterio-
ration of the top material and related parts.
WARNING

Park the vehicle in a safe and level
place and apply the parking brake.

Make sure the area is clear of ob-
stacles and there is enough clear-
ance over the top (for example, in a
garage or a covered area). More than
approximately 6.6 ft (2 m) from the
ground is required to open or close
the top safely. Otherwise, the top
may damage any objects above it
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while moving. The top operating sys-
tem could also be damaged.

Do not operate the top in a strong
wind. It could be blown by the wind,
striking someone or damage the top.

Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the opening while the vehicle is in
motion or while the top is being op-
erated.

In an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle with an open top.
Always use seat belts and proper
child restraints.
CAUTION

Do not operate the top when the
temperature is below 32°F (0°C). This
may result in damage to the top ma-
terial or operating system.

Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the top, and dry the sur-face of the top completely before
opening it.

Do not open the top when it is wet or
damp. This may cause interior water
damage, stains or mildew on the top
material.

Be sure to turn off the rear window
defroster switch. Never turn it on
while the top is being operated or
fully opened. The heat may damage
the top material.
CAUTION

Do not place any objects between the
top cloth and the structure. Doing so
could interfere with top operation
and cause damage to the top operat-
ing system or the objects.

Do not place anything on the top and
the storage lid. Even small items may
interfere with the top operation and
could cause damage to the top or the
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vehicle body.

Do not place anything in the top stor-
age area. The top will not fit there
properly, and this could damage the
top and/or the vehicle body.

Do not sit or place excessive weight
on the top and the storage lid, espe-
cially when the top is being operated.
The top may be damaged.

Do not drive the vehicle with the top
partially opened. Always make sure
the top is either fully opened or
closed before driving.

Secure items so that they cannot be
blown from the vehicle while driving
with the top open.

When a child restraint is installed in
the passenger seat, be sure to turn
the seatback tilt cancel switch (lo-
cated on the passenger seatback) to
the CANCEL position, or the child
restraint may be damaged.
Make sure the trunk lid is securely closed before
operating the top.
WHEN OPERATING THE TOP
WARNING
Keep hands and other parts of the body
away from moving parts such as the top,
storage lid and power windows.
CAUTION
Keep all parts of the top linkage clear of
obstructions, or the top latch may not be
securely locked.NOTE:

In case of low battery or low tempera-
ture, the top may temporarily stop mov-
ing during the operation. This functions
to protect the top control mechanism,
and it is not a malfunction.

If the top is opened and closed repeat-
edly in a short period of time, it may
stop moving to protect the top motor.
Wait for a few minutes before operating
the top again.
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Automatic window loweringWhen the soft top operating switch is pressed,
the power windows will automatically be low-
ered completely. The windows do not rise auto-
matically after the top operation is completed.
Use the power window switches to raise them.
OPENING THE TOP1. Apply the parking brake and move the selec-
tor lever to the P (Park) position (for the
automatic transmission model) or the shift
lever to the N (Neutral) position (for the
manual transmission model).
2. Start the engine.
3. Depress the foot brake pedal.
4. Release the front edge of the top from the
vehicle body with the top latch lever.
5. Press OPEN on the soft top operating switch
and hold it until the top is fully opened.•The soft top indicator light will illuminate
while the top is in motion. (In about 20
seconds, the opening movement will finish
and the indicator light goes off.)
•Windows will automatically be fully
opened.
•The passenger seatback will automatically
move forward, unless the seatback tilt
cancel switch is in the CANCEL position.
It will return to the original position after
the top operation. (See “Automatic pas-
senger seatback tilt function” shown on
the previous page of this section.)
6. Release the switch when the top is fully
opened. (The indicator light goes off.)
NOTE:
If you release the switch and press it again
while the top is being opened, the top will
slightly move to the closing direction, then
start moving to the opening direction
again. The top is designed to move in this
way. It is not a malfunction.
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CLOSING THE TOP1. Apply the parking brake and move the selec-
tor lever to the P (Park) position (for the
automatic transmission model) or the shift
lever to the N (Neutral) position (for the
manual transmission model).
2. Start the engine.
3. Depress the foot brake pedal.
4. Press CLOSE on the soft top operating
switch and hold it until the top is fully closed.
•The soft top indicator light will illuminate
while the top is in motion. (In about 20seconds, the closing movement will finish
and the indicator light goes off.)
•Windows will automatically be fully
opened.
•The passenger seatback will automatically
move forward, unless the seatback tilt
cancel switch is in the CANCEL position.
It will return to the original position after
the top operation. (See “Automatic pas-
senger seatback tilt function” shown on
the previous page of this section.)
5. Release the switch when the top is fully
closed. (The indicator light goes off.)
6. Securely engage the front edge of the top to
the vehicle body with the top latch lever.
IF THE TOP DOES NOT OPEN OR
CLOSE ELECTRICALLYIf you cannot operate the soft top with the
operating switch, first check whether all the
following operating conditions are completed:

foot brake pedal is depressed

vehicle is stopped

ignition switch is ON (Run the engine when
operating the top.)
If the top still does not move under the aboveconditions or has any system malfunction, see a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. When you
must close the top by yourself, in the event of
emergency or when an immediate dealer service
is not available, close the top manually according
to the procedures shown in this section.
When closing the soft top manually:

Move the vehicle to a safe place, away from
traffic.

Two people should perform this procedure,
as some of the top parts are extremely heavy.
The top cannot be opened manually.
WARNING

Do not drive with the top partially
opened.

If the top cannot be operated prop-
erly, see a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible to have your vehicle
checked.
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1. Air flow control dial
2. Temperature control dial*
* The display of degrees:
“60-75-90” is used for °F (US).
“18-25-32” is used for °C (Canada).
3. Fan control dial
4. Rear window defroster button
(Refer to the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.)
5. Air intake button
(Air recirculation and Fresh air)
6. A/C (air conditioner) button
WARNING

The air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is
running.

On hot, sunny days, temperatures in
a closed vehicle could quickly be-
come high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals. Do not leave children or
adults who would normally requirethe assistance of others in your ve-
hicle. Unattended pets should also
not be left alone.

Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the
interior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.

Positioning of the heater or air con-
ditioner controls should not be done
while driving, so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
Start the engine and operate the controls to
activate the air conditioner.
NOTE:
In your vehicle, the air conditioner system is
designed to automatically activate the cooling
function when operating the air flow control dial,
the fan control dial or the air intake button. (The
indicator light on the A/C button will illuminate.)
Push the A/C button off when the cooling
function is not necessary.
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO)This mode may be normally used all year round
as the system automatically works to keep a
constant temperature. Air flow distribution and
fan speed are also controlled automatically.
1. Turn the fan control dial and air flow control
dial to the AUTO position. The air conditioner
will automatically turn on. (The A/C button
indicator light illuminates.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.

Adjust the temperature to about 75°F (24°C)
for normal operation.

The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.Heating (AUTO; A/C off)The air conditioner does not activate. When you
need to heat only, use this mode.
1. Turn the fan control dial and air flow control
dial to the AUTO position. (The air condi-
tioner will turn on.)2. Push the A/C button to turn off the air
conditioner. (The A/C button indicator light
will turn off.)
3. Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.

The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.

Do not set the temperature lower than the
outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys-
tem may not work properly.

Not recommended if windows fog up.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging1. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the DEF
position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.

To quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, turn the fan control dial to the
maximum position.

As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, turn the air flow control dial to the
AUTO position to return to the auto mode.
When the air flow control dial is turned to the
or
position, the air conditioner
will automatically be turned on at outside
temperatures above 23°F (−5°C) to defog
the windshield, and the air recirculation mode
will automatically be turned off.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging per-
formance.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed controlTurn the fan control dial
to manually con-
trol the fan speed.
Turn the dial to the AUTO position to return to
automatic control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation/Fresh airEach time the air intake button is pushed, the
indicator light on the button will alternate
(Air recirculation) and
(Fresh air).
When the
indicator light is on, the interior
air is recirculated. (When the air recirculation
mode is selected with the A/C indicator off while
the fan control dial is in the AUTO position, the
air conditioner will turn on.)
When theindicator light is on, the outside
air is drawn into the passenger compartment.
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mode will be cancelled.
3. PTY (CAT) SCANtuning mode
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune the
PTY (CAT) name station, and stop at each
broadcasting station for 5 seconds. Pushing
the button again during this 5 second period
will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will
remain tuned to that station. If the SCAN
tuning button is not pushed within 5 seconds,
SCAN tuning moves to the next station.
Cassette tape player operationTurn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then
gently insert the cassette tape into the tape
door. The cassette tape will be automatically
pulled into the player.
The radio or CD will turn off (if it is on) and the
cassette tape will begin to play.
CAUTION
Do not force the cassette tape into the
tape door. This could damage the
player.
If the system is turned off by pushing the
ON⋅OFF/VOL control knobwith the cassettetape still in the player, the tape will resume
playing when the system is turned back on.
PLAY:

When the TAPE button is pushed with the
system turned off and a tape loaded, the
system will come on and the tape will play.

When the TAPE button is pushed with either
the radio or compact disc turned on and the
tape loaded, the compact disc or the radio
will automatically be turned off and the tape
will play.

When the TAPE button is pushed with the
TAPE playing, the tape will play the program
recorded on the reverse side.
FF (Fast Forward), REW
(Rewind):
Push the(fast forward) button to fast
forward the tape. To rewind the tape, push the
(rewind) button. Either the FF or REW
symbol illuminates on the display window. To
stop the FF or REW function, press the(fast forward) or
(rewind) again, or
the TAPE button.
APS (Automatic
Program Search) FF,
APS REW:
When the(APS FF) button is pushedwhile the tape is being played, the next program
will start to play from the beginning. Push the
(APS FF) button several times to skip
through programs. The tape will advance the
number of times the button is pushed (up to nine
programs).
When the
(APS REW) button is pushed
once, the program being played starts over from
the beginning. Push the
(APS REW) but-
ton several times to skip back several selections.
The tape will go back the number of times the
button is pushed. Either the FF or REW symbol
flashes on the display window while searching
for the selection.
This system searches for the blank intervals
between selections. If there is a blank interval
within one program or there is no interval be-
tween programs, the system may not stop in the
desired or expected location.
SCANtuning:
Push the SCAN tuning button while playing
tape, and it stops at the next tape program for 5
seconds. Pushing the button again during this 5
second period will stop SCAN tuning and the
tape program is continued. If the SCAN tuning
button is not pushed within 5 seconds, SCAN
tuning moves to the next tape program.
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WARNING

Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. They
could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent opera-
tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.

Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury. (Coupe models)

Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked with the
trunk closed when not in use, andprevent children’s access to car keys.
(Roadster models)
EXHAUST GAS (Carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Do not breathe exhaust gases; they con-
tain colorless and odorless carbon mon-
oxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous.
It can cause unconsciousness or death.

If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.

Do not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.

Do not park the vehicle with the en-
gine running for any extended length
of time.

Keep the rear hatch/trunk lid closed
while driving, otherwise exhaust
gases could be drawn into the pas-senger compartment. If you must
drive with the rear hatch/trunk lid
open, follow these precautions:
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the air recirculation mode OFF
and the fan control at the maxi-
mum position to circulate the air.

If electrical wiring or other cable con-
nections must pass to a trailer
through the seal on the rear
hatch/trunk lid or the body, follow
the manufacturer’s recommendation
to prevent carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle.

If a special body, camper, or other
equipment is added for recreational
or other usage, follow the manufac-
turer’s recommendation to prevent
carbon monoxide entry into the ve-
hicle. Some recreational vehicle ap-
pliances such as stoves, refrigera-
tors, heaters, etc. may also generate
carbon monoxide.
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