NISSAN 350Z 2007 Z33 Quick Reference Guide
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sC re W-in re COV erY hOOK
	Your vehicle is supplied with a screw-in recovery 
hook for pulling the vehicle forward. For example: 
Pulling the vehicle onto a flat bed for towing. 
	 The screw-in recovery hook tool is located in the 
right rear luggage compartment area under the 
cover along with the vehicle jack.
To install the recovery hook:
 	
 Remove the recovery hook cover from the front 
bumper.
 	 Install the recovery hook as shown in the photo. 
Turn it clockwise until securely tightened.
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(if so equipped)
INFO BUTTON
When the INFO button is pressed, the 
Maintenance screen will be displayed.
To set the maintenance interval for the 
Engine Oil or Oil Filter, choose an item 
using the joystick and press the ENTER 
button.
You can also set the display to remind you 
that maintenance needs to be performed.
CLOCK/SET ADJUSTMENT
Press the SETTING button, select the “Clock” key and press the ENTER button to 
access the following clock settings:
 On-screen clock – When this item is turned to ON, a clock is always displayed 
in the upper right corner of the screen. The clock is automatically adjusted by the 
GPS system.
  Clock format – Choose either the 12-hour clock display or the 24-hour clock 
display.
  Offset adjust – Adjust the time by increasing or decreasing per minute.
 Daylight Savings Time – Turn this item to ON for daylight savings time application.
  Time Zone – Choose the time zone.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual and Navigation System Owner’s Manual for additional 
information on your navigation system. 
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Mirr Or ad Just Ment
The rear view mirror has two pivot points for adjustments. 
Adjust the rear view mirror height at the rear pivot and tilt 
the mirror at the front pivot. Position the mirror to provide 
the best visibility through the rear window.
aut OMatiC trans Missi On  
(if so equipped)
Manual  shift Mode
	When the shift selector lever is shifted 
from D (Drive) to the manual shift gate, the 
transmission enters the manual shift mode.
	In the manual shift mode, shift range is 
displayed on the position indicator in the 
meter.
	When shifting up, move the shift selector lever  
to the + (up) side. (Shifts to higher range.)
	When shifting down, move the shift selector lever to the - (down) side. (Shifts to  
lower range.)
	In manual shift mode, the transmission automatically shifts down to M1 (first) before 
the vehicle comes to a stop. When accelerating again, it is necessary to shift to the 
desired range.
	When canceling the manual shift mode, return the shift selector lever to the D (Drive) 
position. The transmission returns to the normal driving mode.
M anual  trans Missi On
r everse  gear
 	
Lock-out:  
In 6-speed manual transmission-equipped vehicles, the shift lever is equipped with  
a reverse lock-out feature that prevents accidental selection of R (Reverse) (instead  
of 6th gear).
 	
Shifting to Reverse: 
Depress the shift lever down, then move it to the right and back into R (reverse).
NOTE: When shifting, always depress the clutch pedal fully to avoid noise and gear grind. 
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sOF t t OP OP eratiOn
Before opening or closing your soft top, 
refer to the Owner’s Manual for detailed 
Warnings and Cautions regarding soft  
top operation. 
Open the top:
1.   
Make sure the area is clear of 
obstructions and that there is at least  
6 feet of clearance above the vehicle. 
2.  Apply the parking brake and 
make sure the transmission is in 
the P (Park) position (automatic 
transmission) or the N (Neutral) 
position (manual transmission).
3.   Step on the brake pedal.
4.   Start the engine.
5.   Push the safety switch (black) 
located in the center of the top 
latch lever. Push the top latch lever 
(silver) forward to unlatch the top.
6.   Press and hold the 
OPEN side of 
the soft top operating switch until 
the top is fully open and stowed 
and the indicator light turns off.
Close the top:
1.   Make sure the area is clear of obstructions and 
that there is at least 6 feet of clearance above  
the vehicle.
2.   Apply the parking brake and make sure the 
transmission is in the P (Park) position (automatic 
transmission) or the N (Neutral) position (manual 
transmission).
3.   Step on the brake pedal.
4.  Start the engine.
5.   Press and hold the 
CLOSE side of the soft top 
operating switch until the top is fully closed and 
the indicator light begins to flash.
6.   Securely latch the top with the top latch lever. 
The indicator light turns off.
If the top does not close when using the operating 
switch, refer to the Owner’s Manual for the 
procedure to manually close the top. 
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This easy-to-use Quick Reference Guide is intended to help you more fully appreciate some of the unique features and functions of your new vehicle. However, it is not intended to replace your Owner’s Manual. The Owner’s Manual contains more detailed information to help you better understand the important safety warnings, features, operation, and maintenance of your vehicle.
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rear FlOO r BOX
   Rear floor storage is located behind the passenger’s seat.
    Fold the passenger’s seatback forward to access the rear 
floor box.
    •    Coupe – Pull up on the lever 01.
   •      Roadster – Push the upper portion of the passenger
    power seat switch 
02.
   Pull up on the lever 03 to open the rear floor box.  NOTE: The rear floor storage box has additional space under the bottom plate.
    Using the master key, lock the storage box (turn key to the right) or unlock the storage box (turn key to the left).
    Return the passenger’s seatback to a locked position after 
using the rear floor box.
  •      Coupe – Pull up on the lever 01 to return seatback to 
original position.
    •       
Roadster – Push lower portion of the passenger power seat switch 04 to return seatback to original position.
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