washer NISSAN 350Z 2006 Z33 Owners Manual

1. Hood (P.3-8)
2. Windshield wiper and washer
— Switch (P.2-22)
— Wiper replacement (P.8-20)
— Washer fluid (P.8-14)
3. Power windows (P.2-39)
— Automatic adjusting function (P.2-41,
P.8-15)
4. Recovery hook installation (P.6-12)
License plate installation (P.9-13)
5. Headlight, park and turn signal lights
— Switch (P.2-24)
— Bulb(P.8-27)
6. Tires
— Wheels and tires (P.8-30, P.9-9)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
— Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
(P.2-14, P.5-3)
7. Outside mirrors (P.3-27)
8. Doors
— Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-3)
— Keyfob(P.3-5)
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COUPE MODELS1. Antenna (P.4-30)
2. Rear hatch release switch (P.3-9)
3. Rear window defroster (P.2-24)
4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb) (P.8-28)
5. Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-13)
6. Rear window wiper and washer
— Switch (P.2-23)
— Washer fluid (P.8-14)
7. License plate lights (Bulb) (P.8-28)
8. Rear hatch release (secondary) (P.3-10)
9. Luggage compartment light (P.2-42, P.8-28)
10. Back-up, Turn signal light (Bulb) (P.8-28)
11. Side marker, Stop/Tail light (Bulb) (P.8-28)
12. Fuel
— Fuel-filler door (P.3-23)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)
*: if so equipped
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1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P.2-24)
2. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-27)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control*
(P.4-29)4. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-30)/Horn
(P.2-28)
5. Meters/gauges (P.2-3)
6. Cruise control main/set switch* (P.5-16)
7. Trip computer mode/setting switch (P.2-8)
8. Wiper/washer switch (P.2-22)9. Center ventilator (P.4-8)
10. Card holder (P.2-34)
11. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-30)
12. Side ventilators (P.4-8)
13. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) OFF switch*
(P.2-29) or TCS (Traction control system)
OFF switch* (P.2-30)
14. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster
models) (P.3-13)
15. Fuel-filler door opener switch (P.3-23)
16. Hood lock release handle (P.3-8)
17. Fuse box (P.8-24)
18. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-25)
19. Ignition switch (P.5-6)
20. Navigation system display (P.4-2)*1 or In-
strument pocket (P.2-33)
21. Audio system (P.4-12)/Clock (P.2-31)
22. Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch (P.2-24)
23. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-27)
24. Cup holder (P.2-35)
25. Heated seat switch* (P.2-28)
26. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-9)
27. Power outlet (P.2-32)
*: if so equipped
*1: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
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1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-22)
2. Battery (P.8-15)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
5. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T models) (P.8-13)
6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
8. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)
11. Air cleaner (P.8-18)
Do not tamper with the strut tower bar
adjustment
A. The strut tower bar has
been adjusted to the most suitable posi-
tion at the factory.
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2 Instruments and controlsInstrument panel ................................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges .............................................................. 2-3
Speedometer and odometer ........................................ 2-4
Tachometer ....................................................................... 2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............................ 2-6
Fuel gauge ........................................................................ 2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ........................................... 2-7
Volt meter ......................................................................... 2-8
Trip computer .................................................................. 2-8
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ........ 2-12
Checking bulbs ............................................................. 2-12
Warning lights ............................................................... 2-12
Indicator lights ............................................................... 2-16
Audible reminders ........................................................ 2-18
Security systems ................................................................ 2-19
Vehicle security system .............................................. 2-19
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system ....................... 2-20
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........................... 2-22
Rear window wiper and washer switch
(Coupe models) .................................................................. 2-23
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .... 2-24
Headlight and turn signal switch ................................... 2-24
Xenon headlights .......................................................... 2-24
Headlight switch ........................................................... 2-25Daytime running light system (Canada only) ........ 2-26
Turn signal switch ........................................................ 2-27
Instrument brightness control ................................... 2-27
Hazard warning flasher switch ....................................... 2-27
Horn ....................................................................................... 2-28
Heated seats (if so equipped) ........................................ 2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped) .................................................................. 2-29
Traction control system (TCS) off switch
(if so equipped) .................................................................. 2-30
Clock ..................................................................................... 2-31
Adjusting the time ........................................................ 2-31
Power outlet ........................................................................ 2-32
Storage ................................................................................. 2-33
Instrument pocket (except for navigation system
equipped models) ........................................................ 2-33
Sunglasses holder (Coupe models) ........................ 2-33
Card holder .................................................................... 2-34
Cargo net......................................................................... 2-34
Cup holders ................................................................... 2-35
Console box .................................................................. 2-36
Rear floor box ................................................................ 2-36
Rear parcel box ............................................................ 2-37
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1. Headlight/turn signal switch
2. Instrument brightness control switch
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so
equipped)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn
5. Meters/gauges6. Cruise control main/set switch
(if so equipped)
7. Trip computer mode/setting switch
8. Wiper/washer switch
9. Center ventilator
10. Card holder11. Passenger supplemental air bag
12. Side ventilator
13. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) OFF switch
or TCS (Traction control system) OFF
switch
14. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster
models)
15. Fuel-filler door opener switch
16. Hood lock release handle
17. Fuse box
18. Tilting steering wheel lock lever
19. Ignition switch/steering lock
20. Navigation system display* or Instrument
pocket
21. Audio system/Clock
22. Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
23. Hazard warning flasher switch
24. Cup holder
25. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
26. Heater/air conditioner control
27. Power outlet
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
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or
Anti-lock brake warning light
Low washer fluid warning light
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Automatic transmission check warning
light (A/T models)
Seat belt warning light
Slip indicator light
or
Brake warning light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Traction control system (TCS) off indica-
tor light (if so equipped)
Charge warning light
Automatic transmission position indicator
light (A/T models)
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off indica-
tor light (if so equipped)
Door open warning light
Cruise main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)
Soft top indicator light (Roadster models)
Engine oil pressure warning light
Cruise set switch indicator light
(if so equipped)
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low tire pressure warning light
High beam indicator light (Blue)
CHECKING BULBSApply the parking brake and turn the ignition key
to ON without starting the engine. The following
lights will come on:
,
or
,
,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
,
or
,
,
,
,
,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-trical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, the anti-lock brake warning light will
illuminate and then turn off. This indicates the
anti-lock brake system (ABS) is operational.
If the light comes on while the engine is running,it may indicate the anti-lock brake system is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the anti-
lock function of the brake will cease operation
but the ordinary brakes will continue to operate.
See “Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section for further details.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact a NISSAN dealer for repair.
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it with a spare tire as soon as pos-
sible.

When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, tire pressure will
not be indicated, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash. Contact your
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible
for tire replacement and/or system
resetting.

Replacing tires with those not origi-
nally specified by NISSAN could af-
fect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
CAUTION

The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure
to check the tire pressure regularly.

If the vehicle is being driven at
speeds of less than 16 MPH (25
km/h), the TPMS may not operatecorrectly.

Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the front and rear.
Low washer fluid warning light
This light comes on when the washer fluid is at a
low level. Add washer fluid as necessary. See
“Window washer fluid” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.
Seat belt warning light
The seat belt warning light and chime remind you
to fasten seat belts. The light illuminates when-
ever the ignition key is turned to ON, and will
remain illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is
fastened.
See “Seat belts” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section
for precautions on seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warning
light
After turning the ignition key to the ON position,
the supplemental air bag warning light will illu-
minate. The supplemental air bag warning light
will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is
operational.If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air
bag (if so equipped) and curtain side-impact air
bag (if so equipped), and pre-tensioner seat belt
systems need servicing and your vehicle must be
taken to a NISSAN dealer.

The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.

The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint system (air bag system) and/or the
pre-tensioner seat belt may not function prop-
erly. For additional information, see “Supplemen-
tal restraint system” in the “1. Safety — Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint system”
section.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the
supplemental front air bag, supplemen-
tal side air bag, curtain side-impact air
bag systems and/or pre-tensioner seat
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The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:1Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob towardA
(Slower) or
B
(Faster).
The intermittent operation speed varies in
accordance with the vehicle speed. (For
example, when the vehicle speed is high, the
intermittent operation speed will be faster.)
2Low (LO) — continuous low speed operation
3High (HI) — continuous high speed operationPush the lever up
4
to have one sweep
operation (MIST) of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you5
to operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate several
times.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to
an accident. Warm the windshield with
the defroster before you wash the wind-
shield.
CAUTION

Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.

Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.

Do not fill the window washer reser-
voir tank with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methylalcohol based washer fluid concen-
trates may permanently stain the
grille if spilled while filling the win-
dow washer reservoir tank.

Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommended levels before pouring the
fluid into the window washer reser-
voir tank. Do not use the window
washer reservoir tank to mix the
washer fluid concentrate and water.
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The rear window wiper and washer operate
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF position
to operate the wiper.1Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation
(not adjustable)
2Low (ON) — continuous low speed operation
Push the switch forward
3
to operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate several
times.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the rear window
and obscure your vision. Warm the rear
window with the defroster before you
wash the rear window.
CAUTION

If the rear window wiper operation is
interrupted by snow or ice, the wiper
may stop moving to protect its motor.
If this occurs, turn the wiper switch to
OFF and remove the snow or ice on
and around the wiper arms. After
about 1 minute, turn the switch ON
again to operate the wiper.

Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.

Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.

Do not fill the window washer reser-voir tank with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl
alcohol based washer fluid concen-
trates may permanently stain the
grille if spilled while filling the win-
dow washer reservoir tank.

Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommended levels before pouring the
fluid into the window washer reser-
voir tank. Do not use the window
washer reservoir tank to mix the
washer fluid concentrate and water.
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WASHER SWITCH (Coupe
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