NISSAN 370Z 2009 Owners Manual
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WARNING
Do not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “Precautions when starting and
driving” in the “5. Starting and driv-
ing” section for exhaust gas.
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, and
prevent children’s access to car keys.
OPENER OPERATIONThe trunk lid release switch is located between
the license plate lights.
To open the trunk lid, 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
trunk lid at once without pushing the release
switch.)
Insert the key into the door key cylinder and
turn it counterclockwise once.
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button on
the keyfob.
INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
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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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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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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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