trunk NISSAN 350Z 2004 Owner´s Manual

Keep pressing the UNLOCK button until the
windows are fully open.
To stop lowering the windows, release the UN-
LOCK button.
To start lowering the windows again, press the
UNLOCK button again for 3 more seconds.Releasing the rear hatch/trunk lid1. Push the HATCH/TRUNK button on the key-
fobfor longer than 0.5 seconds with the key
removed from the ignition key cylinder.
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 as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC button on the keyfob for
longer than 0.5 secondswith the key
removed from the ignition key cylinder.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 30 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:

It has run for 30 seconds, or
The LOCK or the UNLOCK button is
pressed, or

The PANIC or the HATCH/TRUNK button is
pushed on the keyfobfor longer than 0.5
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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:

Press the UNLOCK button on the keyfob
once. (Pressing the HATCH/TRUNK button
on the keyfobcan 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.
Press 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.
SECONDARY REAR HATCH
RELEASEThe secondary rear hatch release mechanism
allows opening the rear hatch in the event of
discharged battery or emergency.
The release (string) handle is located under the
strut tower bar inside the luggage compartment.
To open the rear hatch from the inside,
firmly pull the release handle to the direc-
tion shown above until the lock releases.
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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 your vehicle 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:

Press the UNLOCK button on the keyfob
once. (Pressing the HATCH/TRUNK button
on the keyfobcan open the trunk lid at once
without pushing the release switch.)

Insert the key into the door key cylinder and
turn it counterclockwise once.
Press the power door lock switch to the
UNLOCK side. (After locking the doors with a
keyfob, this switch is not available due to the
security system.)
To close, push the trunk lid down securely.
The trunk lid release switch is linked with the
driver side door lock. To open the trunk lid,
unlock the driver side door.
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Cancel switchWhen the cancel switch (located inside the rear
floor box) is OFF, the trunk lid cannot be opened
with the release switch. It can be opened only by
pushing the HATCH/TRUNK button on the key-
fob.
INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the
trunk closed, when not in use, and pre-
vent children’s access to car keys.The interior trunk lid release mechanism pro-
vides a means of escape for children and adults
in the event they become locked inside the trunk.
The handle
A
is located inside the trunk com-
partment as illustrated.
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull
the release handle towards you until the
lock releases and push up on the trunk lid.
The release lever is made of a material that
glows in the dark after a brief exposure to
ambient light.
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SECONDARY TRUNK LID RELEASEThe secondary trunk lid release mechanism al-
lows opening the trunk lid in the event of dis-
charged battery or emergency.
Remove the cover
1
(located inside of the rear
floor box) using a suitable tool
2
as shown.
Access the release (string) handle3.
To open the trunk lid from the inside, firmly
pull the release handle to the direction
shown above until the lock releases.
OPENER OPERATIONTo open the fuel filler lid, push the opener switch
located below the instrument panel. To lock,
close the fuel filler lid securely.
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Foldable outside mirrorsFold the outside mirror by pushing it toward the
rear of the vehicle.1. Soft top operating switch
2. Soft top indicator light (on the combination
meter)
3. Top side rail
4. Top latch lever
5. Soft top
6. Top storage lid
7. Trunk lid
8. Rear window
9. Rear section of the top
BEFORE OPERATING THE TOPThe soft top of your 350Z Roadster is electrically
operated. You can fully open or close the top
only by pressing the operating switch (on the
lower side of the instrument panel).
The soft top operating switch must be operated
under all of the following conditions:

When the foot brake pedal is depressed.

When the vehicle is stopped.

When the engine is running.
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SOFT TOP OPERATION(Roadster
models)
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conditions or has any system malfunction, see a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. When you
must close the top by yourself, in the event of
emergency or when an immediate dealer service
is not available, close the top manually according
to the procedures shown in this section.
When closing the soft top manually:

Move the vehicle to a safe place, away from
traffic.

Two people should perform this procedure,
as some of the top parts are extremely heavy.
The top cannot be opened manually.
WARNING

Do not drive with the top partially
opened.

If the top cannot be operated prop-
erly, see your NISSAN dealer as soon
as possible to have your vehicle
checked.1. Open the trunk lid. In the event of discharged
battery, you need to open the trunk lid as
follows:
a. Open the rear floor box behind the passenger
seat.
b. Remove the cap
A
using a suitable tool
B.
c. Pull the string handle (secondary trunk lid
release)
Cuntil the trunk lid lock is released.
d. Lift up the trunk lid.2. Open the top storage lid
a. Remove floorboard inside of the trunk.
b. Remove the harness connector
D
of the
storage lid motor installed on the back right
side of the trunk by pulling in a downward
direction.
c. Pull down the lock release cable (right and
left)
E.
d. Listen for a clicking sound of the lock releas-
ing.
e. Pull up the storage lid from the left and right
side of vehicle by hand.
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The inner surface of the trunk and top storage
lids may show a fibrous, or marbled pattern.
This is the normal appearance of the material
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WARNING

Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. They
could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent opera-
tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.

Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury. (Coupe models)

Closely supervise children when they
are around your vehicle 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 whennot in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys. (Roadster mod-
els)
EXHAUST GAS (Carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Do not breathe exhaust gases; they con-
tain colorless and odorless carbon mon-
oxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous.
It can cause unconsciousness or death.

If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.

Do not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.

Do not park the vehicle with the en-
gine running for any extended length
of time.

Keep the rear hatch/trunk lid closed
while driving, otherwise exhaustgases could be drawn into the pas-
senger compartment. If you must
drive with the rear hatch/trunk lid
open, follow these precautions:
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the air recirculation mode OFF
and the fan control at the maxi-
mum position to circulate the air.

If electrical wiring or other cable con-
nections must pass to a trailer
through the seal on the rear
hatch/trunk lid or the body, follow
the manufacturer’s recommendation
to prevent carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle.

If a special body or other equipment
is added for recreational or other
usage, follow the manufacturer’s rec-
ommendation to prevent carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle.
(Some recreational vehicle appli-
ances such as stoves, refrigerator,
heaters, etc. may also generate car-
bon monoxide.)
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verse), or the automatic transmission
into P (Park).

Never change tires when the vehicle
is on a slope, ice or slippery areas.
This is hazardous.

Never change tires if oncoming traffic
is close to your vehicle. Wait for pro-
fessional road assistance.

When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, tire pressure will
not be indicated and the low tire
pressure warning system will not
function. Contact your NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible for tire
replacement and/or system reset-
ting. (For models with the low tire
pressure warning system)
Blocking wheelsPlace suitable blocks at both the front and back
of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to
prevent the vehicle from moving when it is jacked
up.
WARNING
Be sure to block the wheel as the ve-
hicle may move and could cause per-
sonal injury.
Getting the spare tire and toolsRemove spare tire and jacking tools from the
storage area located in the luggage/trunk as
illustrated.
Coupe models:
1. Spare tire — Turn the retainer counterclock-
wise to remove.
2. Jack — Turn it counterclockwise to remove.
3. Jacking tools
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