NISSAN 350Z 2008 Z33 Owners Manual

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Instruments and controls


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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsKeys ......................................................................................... 3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys ................ 3-2
Doors ....................................................................................... 3-3
Locking with key ............................................................. 3-3
Locking with inside lock knob ..................................... 3-4
Locking with power door lock switch ....................... 3-4
Remote keyless entry system ............................................ 3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system ................ 3-5
Hood ........................................................................................ 3-8
Rear hatch (Coupe models) .............................................. 3-9
Opener operation ........................................................... 3-9
Secondary rear hatch release .................................... 3-10
Trunk lid (Roadster models) ............................................ 3-10
Opener operation ......................................................... 3-10
Interior trunk lid release ............................................... 3-11
Secondary trunk lid release ........................................ 3-12
Soft top (Roadster models) .............................................. 3-13Before operating the top ............................................. 3-13
When operating the top .............................................. 3-15
Opening the top ............................................................ 3-18
Closing the top .............................................................. 3-19
If the top does not open or close electrically ........ 3-19
Care of the soft top and the vehicle body.............. 3-22
Fuel-filler door ..................................................................... 3-23
Opener operation ......................................................... 3-23
Fuel-filler cap ................................................................. 3-23
Steering wheel .................................................................... 3-25
Tilt operation .................................................................. 3-25
Sun visors.............................................................................. 3-25
Mirrors ................................................................................... 3-26
Inside mirror .................................................................... 3-26
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror
(if so equipped) ............................................................ 3-26
Outside mirrors ............................................................. 3-27


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1. Master keys*
2. Valet key*
3. Key number plate
(* With built-in transponder chip)
A key number plate is supplied with your keys.
Record the key number and keep it in a safe
place (such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If
you lose your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for
duplicates by using the key number. NISSAN
does not record any key numbers so it is very
important to keep track of your key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you have
lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate
from. If you still have a key, this key can beduplicated by a NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM KEYSYou can only drive your vehicle using the master
or valet keys which are registered to the NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your
vehicle. These keys have a transponder chip in
the key head.
The master key can be used for all the locks.
The valet key cannot be used for the rear floor
box lock. To protect belongings when you leave
a key with someone, give them the valet key only.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
Additional or replacement keys:
If you still have a key, the key number is not
necessary when you need extra NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System keys. Your dealer can dupli-
cate your existing key. As many as 5 keys can be
used with one vehicle. You should bring all the
registered keys that you have to a NISSAN
dealer for registration. This is because the reg-
istration process will erase the memory of all key
codes previously registered into the NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System. After the registra-
tion process, these components will only recog-
nize keys coded into the NISSAN Vehicle Immo-
bilizer System during registration. Any key that isnot given to your dealer at the time of registration
will no longer be able to start your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not allow the NISSAN Vehicle Immo-
bilizer System key, which contains an
electrical transponder, to come in con-
tact with salt water. This could cause the
system to malfunction.
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WARNING

Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping to
prevent persons from being thrown
from the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from uninten-
tionally opening the doors, and will
help keep out intruders.

Before opening any door, always
look for and avoid oncoming traffic.

Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
LOCKING WITH KEYThe power door lock system allows you to lock
or unlock all doors including the rear hatch/trunk
lid simultaneously.

Turning the driver’s door key to the rear of the
vehicle
1
will lock all doors including the
rear hatch/trunk lid.

Turning the driver’s door key one time to the
front of the vehicle
2
will unlock the driver’s
door and rear hatch/trunk lid. From that po-
sition, returning the key to neutral (where the
key can only be removed and inserted) and
turning it to the front again within 5 secondswill unlock the passenger’s door.
Opening and closing windowsTurn the driver’s door key towards the front of
the vehicle (UNLOCK position) and hold for
about 1 second, all door windows will begin to
lower.
To close all door windows, turn the key to the
LOCK position and hold for about 1 second.
To stop opening or closing, turn the key to the
neutral position.
In the event of a hand in the way, or other
obstruction, the auto reverse function will acti-
vate.
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LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOBPushing the door inside lock knob to the LOCK1
or UNLOCK
2
position will lock or unlock
the corresponding door. (The rear hatch/trunk lid
lock is linked with the driver side door lock.)
To individually lock the doors from the outside
(without a key), move the inside lock knob to the
LOCK position. Then close the door.
When locking the door without a key, be
sure not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCHAll doors will be locked when the power door
lock switch is pushed to the LOCK position
1
with the driver’s or front passenger’s door open.
Then close the door and all doors will be locked.
When locking the door this way, be certain
not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
To unlock, push the power door lock switch to
the UNLOCK position
2.
Lockout protectionWhen the power door lock switch (driver or frontpassenger) is moved to the LOCK position
1
with the key in the ignition and any door open, all
doors will lock and unlock automatically. This
helps to prevent the keys from being accidentally
locked inside the vehicle.
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It is possible to lock/unlock all doors (including
the rear hatch/trunk lid), release the rear
hatch/trunk lid and activate the panic alarm by
using the keyfob from outside the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
key is not left in the vehicle.
The keyfob can operate at a distance of approxi-
mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The
effective distance depends upon the conditions
around the vehicle.)
As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with one
vehicle. For information concerning the purchase
and use of additional keyfobs, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
The keyfob will not function when:

the battery is discharged,

the distance between the vehicle and the
keyfob is over 33 ft (10 m).
The panic alarm and the rear hatch/trunk
lid release will not activate when the key is
in the ignition switch.
CAUTION
The following conditions or occurrences
will damage the keyfob.
Do not allow the keyfob to become
wet.

Do not drop the keyfob.

Do not strike the keyfob sharply
against another object.

Do not place the keyfob for an ex-
tended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 140°F (60°C).
If a keyfob is lost or stolen, NISSAN
recommends erasing the ID code of that
keyfob. This will prevent the keyfob
from unauthorized use to unlock the
vehicle. For information regarding the
erasing procedure, please contact a
NISSAN dealer.
For information regarding the replacement of a
battery, see “Keyfob battery replacement” in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
1LOCK button
2UNLOCK button
3HATCH/TRUNK button
4PANIC button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors1. Remove the ignition key.*1 *2
2. Close all the doors.*3
3. Push the LOCK
button on the keyfob.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
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4. All the doors will lock.
All of the doors will lock when the LOCK
button on the keyfob is pushed even
though a door remains open and/or the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.

When the LOCK
button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes
twice and the horn chirps once as a reminder
that the doors are already locked.
*1: Doors lock with the keyfob while a key is in
the ignition switch. However, the panic
alarm and the rear hatch/trunk lid release will
not activate when the key is in the ignition
switch.
*2: Doors lock with the keyfob while the ignition
switch is in the ON position. However, the
hazard indicator and horn will not function.
*3: Doors lock with the keyfob while any door is
open. However, the hazard indicator and
horn will not function.
Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK
button on the key-
fob once.
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 key-
fob 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 on the keyfob
and 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
but-
ton until the windows are fully open.
To stop lowering the windows, release the UN-
LOCK
button. To start lowering the win-
dows again, push the UNLOCK
button
again for 3 more seconds.
Releasing the rear hatch/trunk lid1. Push the HATCH/TRUNK
button on
the keyfob for longer than 0.5 second 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 on
the keyfob forlonger than 0.5 second(with
the key removed from the ignition switch).
The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay
on for 30 seconds.
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The panic alarm stops when:

It has run for 30 seconds, or

The LOCK
button or the UNLOCK
button is pushed, or

The PANIC
button or the
HATCH/TRUNKbutton is pushed on
the keyfob for longer than 0.5 second.
Setting hazard indicator and horn
modeThis vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indi-
cator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCK
button is pushed, the
hazard indicator flashes once.
If hazard indicator and horn mode is not neces-
sary, you can switch to hazard indicator only
mode by following the switching procedure.
In hazard indicator only mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator
flashes twice. When the UNLOCK
button
is pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the
horn operates.
(Switching procedure)
Push the LOCK
and UNLOCK
but-
tons on the keyfob simultaneously for more than
2 seconds to switch from one mode to the other.
When pushing the buttons to set hazard indica-
tor only mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3
times.
When pushing the buttons to set hazard indica-
tor and horn mode, the hazard indicator flashes
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once and the horn chirps once.
1. Pull the hood lock release handle
1
located
below the instrument panel; the hood will
then spring up slightly.
2. Raise the lever
2
at the front of the hood
with your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. Insert the assist bar into the slot
3
in the
front edge of the hood.
4. When closing the hood, reset the assist bar
to its original position, then slowly close the
hood and make sure it locks into place.
Hold the coated part
A
when removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct con-
tact with the metal parts, as they may behot immediately after the engine has been
stopped.
WARNING

Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.

If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
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WARNING
Do not drive with the rear hatch open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See
“Precautions when starting and driving”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section
for exhaust gas.
OPENER OPERATIONThe rear hatch release switch is located be-
tween the license plate lights.
To open the rear hatch, unlock it with one of the
following operations then push the release
switch:

Push the UNLOCK
button on the key-
fob once. (Pushing the HATCH/TRUNK
button on the keyfob can open the rear
hatch at once without pushing the release
switch.)

Insert the key into the door key cylinder and
turn the door key counterclockwise once.
Push the power door lock switch to the
UNLOCK side.
The rear hatch employs a spring component
which enables you to lift up the hatch by one
hand. Because of this, sometimes the rear hatch
may clatter when the lock is released, but it is not
a malfunction.
To close, push the rear hatch down securely.
The rear hatch release switch is linked with the
driver side door lock. To open the rear hatch,
unlock the driver side door.
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