NISSAN 370Z COUPE 2012 Owners Manual

SIC4239
INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
The interior light control switch has three
positions: ON, DOOR and OFF.
ON position
When the switch is in the ON position*1the
map lights will illuminate.
DOOR position
When the switch is in the DOOR position*2,
the map lights will illuminate under the following
conditions:
. ignition switch is switched to the OFF or
LOCK position — remain on for about 15 seconds.
. doors are unlocked by pushing the UN-
LOCK button on the Intelligent Key or door
handle request switch with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. any door is opened and then closed with the
ignition switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. any door is opened with the ignition switch
in the ACC or ON position
— remain on while the door is opened.
When the door is closed, the lights go
off.
The lights will also turn off after 15
minutes when the lights remain illumi-
nated after the ignition switch has been
pushed to the OFF or LOCK position to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
Models with navigation system:
When the auto interior illumination is set to the
OFF position (see “Vehicle information and
settings (models with navigation system)” (P.4-
7)), the lights will illuminate under the following
condition:
. any door is opened with the ignition switch
in any position — remain on while the door is opened.
When the door is closed, the lights go
off.
OFF position
When the switch is in the OFF position*3, the
lights will not illuminate, regardless of the
condition.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could
result in a discharged battery.
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SIC3869
The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
When the cover is closed, the light will turn off.
The lights will also turn off after 15
minutes when the lights remain illumi-
nated to prevent the battery from becom-
ing discharged.The light illuminates simultaneously with the map
light. See “Interior lights” (P.2-46).
The light illuminates when the rear hatch is
opened. When the rear hatch is closed, the light
will turn off.
The light will also turn off after 15 minutes
when the light remains illuminated after
the ignition switch has been pushed to the
OFF or LOCK position to prevent the
battery from becoming discharged.
VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS
CARGO AREA COURTESY LIGHT
(Roadster models)CARGO LIGHT (Coupe models)

The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light
turns off.HomeLink®Universal Transceiver provides a
convenient way to consolidate the functions of
up to three individual hand-held transmitters into
one built-in device.
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver:
. Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates, home
and office lighting, entry door locks and
security systems.
. Is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the
vehicle’s battery is discharged or is dis-
connected, HomeLink
®will retain all pro-
gramming.
Once HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver is
programmed, retain the original transmit-
ter for future programming procedures
(Example: new vehicle purchases) . Upon
sale of the vehicle, the programmed
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver buttons
should be erased for security purposes.
For additional information, see “Program-
ming HomeLink
®” (P.2-50) .
WARNING
. Do not use HomeLink®Universal
Transceiver with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by
federal safety standards. (These
standards became effective for
opener models manufactured after
April 1, 1982.) A garage door opener
which cannot detect an object in the
path of a closing garage door and
then automatically stop and reverse,
does not meet current federal safety
standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features in-
creases the risk of serious injury or
death.
. During programming procedure,
your garage door or security gate
may open or close. Make sure that
people and objects are clear of the
garage door, gate, etc. that you are
programming.
. Your vehicle’s engine should be
turned off while programming
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver.
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TRUNK LIGHT (Roadster models) HomeLink®UNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)

2-50Instruments and controls
PROGRAMMING HomeLink®
To program your HomeLink®Transceiver to
operate a garage door, gate, or entry door
opener, home or office lighting, you need to be
at the same location as the device. Note:
Garage door openers (manufactured after
1996) have “rolling code protection”. To pro-
gram a garage door opener equipped with
“rolling code protection”; you will need to use
a ladder to get up to the garage door opener
motor to be able to access the “smart or learn”
program button.
SIC3612
1. To begin, push and hold the 2 outer
HomeLink®buttons (to clear the memory)
until the indicator light
*Ablinks (after 20
seconds) . Release both buttons.
2. Position the end of the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (20 to 70 mm) away from the
HomeLink
®surface.
SIC3613
3. Using both hands, simultaneously push and
hold both the HomeLink®button you want to
program and the hand-held transmitter
button.
DO NOT release the buttons until step 4 has
been completed.
4. Hold down both buttons until the indicator light on HomeLink
®flashes, changing from a
“slow blink” to a “rapid blink”. This could
take up to 90 seconds. When the indicator
light blinks rapidly, both buttons may be
released. The rapidly flashing light indicates
successful programming. To activate the
garage door or other programmed device,
push and hold the programmed HomeLink
®

button - releasing when the device begins to
activate.
5. If the indicator light on HomeLink
®blinks
rapidly for two seconds and then turns solid,
HomeLink
®has picked up a “rolling code”
garage door opener signal. You will need to
proceed with the next steps to train
HomeLink
®, completing the programming
may require a ladder and another person
for convenience.
6. Push and release the program button located on the garage door opener’s motor
to activate the “training mode”. This button is
usually located near the antenna wire that
hangs down from the motor. If the wire
originates from under a light lens, you will
need to remove the lens to access the
training button.
NOTE:
Once you have pushed and released
the training button on the garage door
opener’s motor and the “training light”
is lit, you have 30 seconds in which to
perform step 7. For convenience, use
the help of a second person to assist
when performing this step.
7. Quickly (within 30 seconds of pushing and releasing the garage door opener training
button) and firmly push and release the HomeLink
®button you have just pro-
grammed. Push and release the HomeLink®
button up to three times to complete the
training.
8. Your HomeLink
®button should now be
programmed. To program the remaining
HomeLink
®buttons for additional door or
gate openers, follow steps 2 through 8 only.
NOTE:
Do not repeat step 1 unless you want to
“clear” all previously programmed
HomeLink
®buttons.
If you have any questions or are having difficulty
programming your HomeLink
®buttons, please
refer to the HomeLink®web site at: www.
homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.
PROGRAMMING HomeLink®FOR CA-
NADIAN CUSTOMERS
Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required
hand-held transmitters to stop transmitting after
2 seconds. To program your hand-held trans-
mitter to HomeLink
®, continue to push and hold
the HomeLink®button (note steps 2 through 4
under “Programming HomeLink®”) while you
push and re-push (“cycle”) your hand-held
transmitter every 2 seconds until the indicator
light flashes rapidly (indicating successful pro-
gramming) . NOTE:
If programming a garage door opener, etc.,
it is advised to unplug the device during
the “cycling” process to prevent possible
damage to the garage door opener com-
ponents.
OPERATING THE HomeLink®UNIVER-
SAL TRANSCEIVER
HomeLink®Universal Transceiver (once pro-
grammed) may now be used to activate the
garage door, etc. To operate, simply push the
appropriate programmed HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver button. The red indicator light will
illuminate while the signal is being transmitted.
PROGRAMMING TROUBLE-DIAGNO-
SIS
If HomeLink®does not quickly learn the hand-
held transmitter information:
. replace the hand-held transmitter batteries
with new batteries.
. position the hand-held transmitter with its
battery area facing away from the
HomeLink
®surface.
. push and hold both the HomeLink®and
hand-held transmitter buttons without inter-
ruption.
. position the hand-held transmitter 2 to 5 in
(50 to 127 mm) away from the HomeLink
®
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surface. Hold the transmitter in that position
for up to 15 seconds. If HomeLink®is not
programmed within that time, try holding the
transmitter in another position - keeping the
indicator light in view at all times.
If you continue to have programming difficulties,
please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs
Department. The phone numbers are located in
the Foreword of this Owner’s Manual.
CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED IN-
FORMATION
Individual buttons cannot be cleared, however to
clear all programming, push and hold the two
outside buttons and release when the indicator
light begins to flash (in approximately 20
seconds) .
REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE
HomeLink®BUTTON
To reprogram a HomeLink®Universal Transcei-
ver button, complete the following.
1. Push and hold the desired HomeLink
®
button. Do not release the button until step
4 has been completed.
2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after 20 seconds) , position the
hand-held transmitter 2 to 5 in (50 to 127
mm) away from the HomeLink
®surface. 3. Push and hold the hand-held transmitter
button.
4. The HomeLink
®indicator light will flash, first
slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator
light begins to flash rapidly, release both
buttons.
The HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver button
has now been reprogrammed. The new device
can be activated by pushing the HomeLink
®
button that was just programmed. This proce-
dure will not affect any other programmed
HomeLink
®buttons.
IF YOUR VEHICLE IS STOLEN
If your vehicle is stolen, you should change the
codes of any non-rolling code device that has
been programmed into HomeLink
®. Consult the
Owner’s Manual of each device or call the
manufacturer or dealer of those devices for
additional information.
When your vehicle is recovered, you will
need to reprogram the HomeLink
®Univer-
sal Transceiver with your new transmitter
information. FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys ........................................................................\
...................... 3-2Intelligent Key ....................................................................... 3-2
Valet hand-off ....................................................................... 3-3
Doors ........................................................................\
.................... 3-4 Locking with mechanical key ............................................ 3-4
Opening and closing windows with the
mechanical key ..................................................................... 3-4
Locking with inside lock knob .......................................... 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch ............................ 3-5
Automatic door locks ......................................................... 3-5
Intelligent Key system .............................................................. 3-6 Intelligent Key operating range ....................................... 3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution ....................................... 3-8
Intelligent Key operation .................................................... 3-9
Battery saver system ....................................................... 3-11
Warning signals ................................................................ 3-11
Troubleshooting guide ..................................................... 3-12
Remote keyless entry system ............................................. 3-13 How to use remote keyless entry system .................. 3-13
Hood ........................................................................\
.................. 3-16
Rear hatch (Coupe models) ............................................... 3-16 Rear hatch opener switch .............................................. 3-17
Secondary rear hatch release ....................................... 3-18
Trunk lid (Roadster models) ................................................ 3-18 Trunk lid opener switch .................................................. 3-19 Trunk release power cancel switch ........................... 3-19
Interior trunk lid release ................................................ 3-19
Secondary trunk lid release ......................................... 3-20
Soft top (Roadster models) ................................................ 3-21 Before operating the top .............................................. 3-21
When operating the top ............................................... 3-23
Opening the top ............................................................. 3-25
Closing the top ............................................................... 3-25
Opening the top using the Intelligent Key ............... 3-26
Troubleshooting guide .................................................. 3-27
If the top does not open or close electrically ......... 3-28
Care of the soft top and the vehicle body .............. 3-32
Front, side and rear unique parts (NISMO models) ..... 3-32
Fuel-filler door ........................................................................\
3-34 Opening the fuel-filler door ......................................... 3-34
Fuel-filler cap .................................................................. 3-34
Tilt steering ........................................................................\
..... 3-36 Manual operation ............................................................ 3-36
Sun visors ........................................................................\
........ 3-36
Mirrors ........................................................................\
.............. 3-37
Inside mirror ..................................................................... 3-37
Outside mirrors ............................................................... 3-38
Vanity mirror ..................................................................... 3-39

3-2Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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 be
duplicated by a NISSAN dealer.
SPA2406
1. Intelligent Keys (2 sets)
2. Mechanical keys (inside the Keys) (2 sets)
3. Key number plate (1 set)
INTELLIGENT KEY
Your vehicle can only be driven with the
Intelligent Keys which are registered to your
vehicle’s Intelligent Key system components and
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System compo-
nents. As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be
registered and used with one vehicle. The new
keys must be registered by a NISSAN dealer
prior to use with the Intelligent Key system and
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System of your
vehicle. Since the registration process requires
erasing all memory in the Intelligent Key compo-nents when registering new keys, be sure to take
all Intelligent Keys that you have to the NISSAN
dealer.
It is possible that the Intelligent Key functions
become canceled. Contact a NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
.
Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
with you when driving. The Intelli-
gent Key is a precision device with a
built-in transmitter. To avoid dama-
ging it, please note the following.
— The Intelligent Key is water
resistant; however, wetting may
damage the Intelligent Key. If
the Intelligent Key gets wet,
immediately wipe until it is com-
pletely dry.
— Do not bend, drop or strike it against another object.
— If the outside temperature is below 148F (-108C) degrees, the
battery of the Intelligent Key
may not function properly.
— Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period in a
place where temperatures ex-
KEYS

ceed 1408F (608C) .
— Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
— Do not use a magnet key holder.
— Do not place the Intelligent Key near an electric appliance such
as a television set, personal
computer or cellular phone.
— Do not allow the Intelligent Key to come into contact with water
or salt water, and do not wash it
in a washing machine. This
could affect the system function.
. If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen,
NISSAN recommends erasing the ID
code of that Intelligent Key. This will
prevent the Intelligent Key from
unauthorized use to unlock the
vehicle. For information regarding
the erasing procedure, please con-
tact a NISSAN dealer.
SPA2033
Mechanical key
To remove the mechanical key, release the lock
knob at the back of the Intelligent Key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it into
the Intelligent Key until the lock knob returns to
the lock position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the
doors, and glove box.
See “Doors” (P.3-4) and “Storage” (P.2-40) .
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key in-
stalled in the Key.
VALET HAND-OFF
When you have to leave a key with a valet, give
them the Intelligent Key itself and keep the
mechanical key with you to protect your
belongings.
To prevent the glove box from being opened
during valet hand-off, follow the procedures
below.
1. Push the trunk release power cancel switch
to the OFF side (Roadster models) .
2. Remove the mechanical key from the In- telligent Key.
3. Lock the glove box with the mechanical key.
4. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet, keeping the mechanical key in your pocket or bag for
insertion into the Intelligent Key when you
retrieve your vehicle.
See “Storage” (P.2-40) .
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3-4Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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
unintentionally 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
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
SPA2565
LOCKING WITH MECHANICAL KEY
The power door lock system allows you to lock
or unlock all doors simultaneously using the
mechanical key.
.Turning the driver’s door key cylinder to the
front of the vehicle
*1will lock all doors.
. Turning the driver’s door key cylinder once
to the rear of the vehicle
*2will unlock the
driver’s door. After returning the key to the
neutral position
*3, turning it to the rear
again within 60 seconds will unlock all
doors.
. You can switch the lock system to the mode
that allows you to open all the doors when
the key is turned once. (See “How to use SETTING button” (P.4-11).)
OPENING AND CLOSING WINDOWS
WITH THE MECHANICAL KEY
The driver’s door key operation also allows you
to open and close the window that is equipped
with the automatic open/close function. (See
“Power windows” (P.2-44).)
To open the window, turn the driver’s door key
cylinder to the rear of the vehicle for
longer
than 1 second. The door is unlocked and the
window keeps opening while turning the key.
This function can also be performed by pushing
and holding the UNLOCK button on the
Intelligent Key. (See “Remote keyless entry
system” (P.3-13) .)
To close the window, turn the driver’s door key
cylinder to the front of the vehicle for longer
than 1 second. The door is locked and the
window keeps closing while turning the key.
DOORS