trunk release NISSAN 370Z 2009 Owners Manual

universal transceiver*
(P.2-43)
11. Rear parcel box (P.2-37)
12. Rear parcel box or Navigation system*1
13. Rear floor box (P.2-35)
— Trunk lid cancel switch (P.3-11)
— Secondary trunk lid release (P.3-12)
14. Power outlet (P.2-31)
15. Console box (P.2-35)
16. Parking brake
— Operation (P.5-15)
— Parking/Parking on hills (P.5-19)
— Checking (P.8-21)
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Illustrated table of contents

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.
3-6
Pre-driving checks and adjustments

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.
SPA1507
REAR HATCH (Coupe models)
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
3-9

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.
SPA1556
SPA1685
TRUNK LID (Roadster models)
3-10
Pre-driving checks and adjustments

button on
the keyfob.
INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
SPA1687
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
3-11

Universal
Transceiver .................................................................. 2-43
Gas cap ....................................................................... 3-23
Gauge ............................................................................. 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-5
Engine oil pressure gauge .................................. 2-7
Fuel gauge .............................................................. 2-6
Odometer ................................................................ 2-4
Speedometer .......................................................... 2-4
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-5
Trip computer ......................................................... 2-8
Volt meter ................................................................ 2-8
General maintenance .................................................. 8-2
Golf bag stowing....................................................... 2-37
H
Hatch, Rear hatch........................................................ 3-9
Hazard warning flasher switch............................... 2-27Head restraints ............................................................. 1-9
Headlights
Bulb replacement ............................................... 8-27
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-24
Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-24
Heated seats .............................................................. 2-28
Heater
Engine block heater ........................................... 5-26
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)............ 4-9
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver ......................... 2-43
Hood release ................................................................ 3-8
Hook, Coat hook ....................................................... 2-38
Horn .............................................................................. 2-27
I
Ignition switch ............................................................... 5-6
Automatic transmission models ............. 5-7, 5-10
Key positions .......................................................... 5-8
Manual transmission models .................. 5-7, 5-13
Immobilizer system .................................................... 2-19
Indicator lights............................................................ 2-15
Inside
Automatic anti-glare mirror............................... 3-26
Mirror...................................................................... 3-26
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ........................ 9-24
Instrument brightness control ................................ 2-26
Instrument panel........................................................... 2-2
Instrument pocket...................................................... 2-32
Interior light replacement......................................... 8-28
Interior lights ............................................................... 2-41
Interior trunk lid release ........................................... 3-11J
Jump starting................................................................. 6-7
K
Keyfob battery replacement.................................... 8-24
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry
system) ........................................................................... 3-5
Keys................................................................................. 3-2
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-42
Air conditioner specification label .................. 9-11
Emission control information label ................. 9-10
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...... 9-10
Tire and Loading Information label ..... 8-32, 9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .................. 9-9
License plate, Installing front license plate......... 9-12
Light
Air bag warning light ......................................... 1-43
Bulb replacement ............................................... 8-26
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-24
Headlights bulb replacement........................... 8-27
Indicator lights ..................................................... 2-15
Interior lights ........................................................ 2-41
Luggage compartment light ............................. 2-42
Map lights ............................................................. 2-41
Replacement ........................................................ 8-26
Room light ............................................................ 2-41

Universal
Transceiver .................................................................. 2-43
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................ 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission ..... 5-7, 5-10
Driving with manual transmission .......... 5-7, 5-13
Transmission selector lever lock release ...... 5-13
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) ... 3-5
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ............................................................................ 9-9
Trip computer ............................................................... 2-8
Trip odometer ............................................................. 2-10
Trunk
Interior trunk lid release .................................... 3-11
Light ....................................................................... 2-42
Secondary trunk lid release ............................. 3-12
Trunk lid................................................................. 3-10Turn signal switch ..................................................... 2-26
U
Underbody cleaning .................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .................................... 9-22
Up-shift indicator (M/T models) ............................ 5-14
Up-shift indicator setting (rpm) (M/T models) ... 2-10
V
Vanity mirror light ...................................................... 2-42
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ..................................... 9-8
Identification number (VIN) ................................. 9-9
Loading information............................................ 9-13
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ................. 6-12
Security system ................................................... 2-18
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ... 2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ........ 5-23
Ventilated net seats..................................................... 1-6
Ventilators ...................................................................... 4-8
Voice command (See Bluetooth
Hands-Free
Phone System)........................................................... 4-37
Volt meter ...................................................................... 2-8
W
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .............. 1-42
Warning light
Air bag warning light .............................. 1-43, 2-14
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light......................................................................... 2-11