NISSAN 370Z COUPE 2013 Z34 Owners Manual

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GUID-A40EA62A-A0E6-4B1C-9878-C0B3220EE84A
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat tempera-
tures or have an inability to feel pain in
those body parts in contact with the
seat. Use of the seat heater by such
people could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
.The battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the
engine is not running.
. Do not use the seat heater for
extended periods or when no one
is using the seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a
blanket, cushion, seat cover, etc.
Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in damage to the heater.
. Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately
with a dry cloth.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar
materials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
SIC2770
The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches located on the center console can
be operated independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select the desired heat range.
.For high heat, push the HI side of the
switch
*1..For low heat, push the LO side of theswitch
*2..The indicator light*3will illuminate
when the heater is on.
3. To turn off the heater, return the switch to the level position. Make sure that the
indicator light turns off.
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HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)

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The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
off the switch.
GUID-804EE4FC-9C41-40A8-A6C7-82A3EEAD2E6D
SIC2771
The climate controlled seat warms up or cools
down the front seats by blowing warm or cool air
from the surface of the seat. The switches
located on the center console can be operated
independently of each other.
The surface temperature of the climate con-
trolled seats is automatically controlled at an
optimum temperature. However, adjust the
temperature using the control knob if the seats
are too hot or cold.
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
*Ato the heat side
*1or to the cool side*2. The indicator
light
*Bon the control knob will illuminate. 3. Adjust the desired amount of the air using
the control knob
*A.
4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or cooled, and/or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn the control knob to the OFF
position (center) . The indicator light
*Bon
the control knob goes off at the OFF
position.
To check the air filter for the climate
controlled seat, contact a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the climate controlled seat if you or the
occupants cannot monitor seat tem-
peratures or have an inability to feel
pain in those body parts in contact with
the seat. Use of the climate controlled
seats by such people could result in
serious injury.
. Do not place objects in front of the
intake inlets located behind and
under the front seat. Doing so could
cause improper operation or inter-
ruption of the operation.
. The battery could run down if the
climate controlled seat is operated
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (if
so equipped)

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while the engine is not running.
. Do not use the climate controlled
seat for extended periods or when
no one is using the seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a
blanket, cushion, seat cover, etc.
Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the climate controlled
seat.
. Any liquid spilled on the seat should
be removed immediately with a dry
cloth.
. The climate controlled seat has air
filters. Do not operate the climate
controlled seat without the air fil-
ters. This may result in damage to
the system.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar
materials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
climate controlled seat does not
operate, turn the switch off and have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
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SSD1161
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor.
If maximum engine power is needed to free a
stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. (See “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-28) .)
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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH

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GUID-A61C6338-78D5-4DAF-A3E8-7A6F44563A7B
SIC3984
Center console
SIC3985
Lower glove box
The power outlet is located in the center console
and on the lower glove box.
CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
. Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
. Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
. This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will go.
If good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may blow.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical acces-
sory being used is turned OFF. .
When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water or any
liquid to contact the outlet.
POWER OUTLET

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GUID-16A30D13-F4E3-41C3-8AEE-E4BBFB34B56F
SIC3987
INSTRUMENT POCKET (except for na-
vigation system equipped models)
GUID-B7889FC9-125B-4268-B6D6-F4A5F652EDF6To open the lid, push the knob up*1.
To close, push the lid down.
WARNING
Keep the pocket lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
CUP HOLDERSGUID-F960AE54-2D5D-4B15-B546-D941EF56209D
CAUTION
. Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used
to prevent spilling the drink. If the
liquid is hot, it can scald you or your
passenger.
. Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
SIC4071
A cup holder is located on the center console.
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STORAGE

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SIC3988
Soft bottle holderGUID-F4814257-41A0-4BAC-96BA-7D68DD1370A9
CAUTION
.Do not use bottle holder for any
other objects that could be thrown
about in the vehicle and possibly
injure people during sudden braking
or an accident.
. Do not use bottle holder for open
liquid containers.
SIC3999
GLOVE BOXGUID-903FAAE2-7938-465D-960E-2B78D3575CDD
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
To open the glove box, pull the handle
*1.
To close, push the lid in until the lock latches.
To lock
*2/unlock*3the glove box, use the
mechanical key. For the mechanical key usage,
see “Keys” (P.3-2) .
SIC4070
CONSOLE BOXGUID-C291F686-F38F-4722-9E4B-C2349892D885To open the console box, push the button*1
and pull up the lid.
To close, push the lid down until latched.

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SIC3989
REAR PARCEL BOXGUID-FD7D3071-2A0F-4FAD-8F8C-D01EB215AA6DThe rear parcel box is located behind the right-
side seat.
To open the rear parcel box, pull the upper part
of the lid to position
*1or*2.
To remove the rear parcel box, pull the lid to
position
*3with a greater force until it
unlatches. And then, pull the rear parcel box to
direction
*4.
To install, make sure the two hinges of the rear
parcel box engaged with the holders, then
perform the steps above in the reverse order.
WARNING
Keep the rear parcel box lid closed
while driving to help prevent injury in an
accident or a sudden stop.
SIC4026
CARGO COVER (if so equipped)GUID-25AA2FEA-B3CF-454B-95C7-1EEABDA8BA99The cargo cover keeps the contents in the cargo
area hidden from the outside.
To use the cargo cover, pull it out and hang both
sides on the hooks
*1located on the inside of
the rear hatch.
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SIC3990
To remove the cargo cover unit, stow the cover
and pull the holder
*2to the opposite side.
WARNING
.Never put anything on the cargo
cover, no matter how small. Any
object on it could cause an injury
in an accident or sudden stop.
. Do not leave the cargo cover in the
vehicle with it disengaged from the
holder.
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In
a sudden stop or collision, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal
injury.
. Your child could be seriously injured
or killed in a collision if the child
restraint top tether strap is da-
maged.
— If the cargo cover contacts the
top tether strap when it is at-
tached to the top tether anchor,
remove the cargo cover from the
vehicle or secure it on the cargo
floor below its attachment loca-
tion. If the cargo cover is not
removed, it may damage the top
tether strap during a collision.
— Do not allow cargo to contact the top tether strap when it is
attached to the top tether an-
chor. Properly secure the cargo
so it does not contact the top
tether strap. Cargo that is not
properly secured or that con-
tacts the top tether strap may
damage the top tether strap
during a collision.
GUID-DF047BB2-D5D0-4CAD-9288-0C403283F692POWER WINDOWSGUID-32900338-E4C6-4119-951D-5B7234BA9782
WARNING
. Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before
closing the windows. Use the win-
dow lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols and become trapped in the
window. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is pushed to
the OFF position. If the driver’s or front
passenger’s door is opened during this period
of about 45 seconds, power to the windows is
canceled.
The power window switches will be deactivated
during soft top operation (Roadster models).
WINDOWS

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SIC3286
1. Driver side window
2. Front passenger side window
3. Window lock button
Main power window switch (driver’s
side)
GUID-0CBE7503-24CC-427E-8371-023E111176FDTo open or close the window, push down*Aor
pull up
*Bthe switch and hold it. The main
switch (driver side switches) will open or close
all the windows.
Locking passengers’ windowGUID-6A803AF8-EBDB-456B-A8E0-5DE2E2428383When the lock button*Cis pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel.
SIC3241
Passenger side power window switchGUID-D2873997-FF76-4182-BBEB-561704D3152CThe passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, push down or pull up the
switch and hold it.
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SIC3288
Automatic operationGUID-B744ECF4-D5F8-4FAC-9828-1E32D5E42FB6To fully open or close the window, completely
push down or pull up the switch and release it; it
need not be held. The window will automatically
open or close all the way. To stop the window,
just push or lift the switch in the opposite
direction.
A light push or pull on the switch will cause the
window to open or close until the switch is
released.
Auto reverse functionGUID-CD50126A-281E-4A58-A6B8-DCB361A120C3
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the
window.
If the control unit detects something caught in
the window as it is closing, the window will be
immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the window is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window
occurs.
Automatic window lowering (Roadster
models)
GUID-CE4AA486-124C-40EE-80C5-DBE4F8C22C28When the soft top operating switch is pressed,
the power windows will automatically be low-
ered completely. The windows do not rise
automatically after the soft top open/close
operation is completed. Use the power window
switches to raise them.
Automatic adjusting functionGUID-6854CEC8-70B2-4EA8-8E56-6D5CF57B1C28
CAUTION
When the battery cable is removed from
the battery terminal, do not close either
of the front doors. The automatic win-
dow adjusting function will not work
and the side roof panel may be da-
maged.
The power window has an automatic adjusting
function. When the door is being opened, the
window is automatically lowered slightly to avoid
contact between the window and the side roof
panel. When the door is closed, the window is
automatically raised slightly.
While the automatic adjusting function does not
work, the window will be controlled as follows: