warning NISSAN 350Z 2005 Owner´s Manual
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ForewordWelcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of
driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best.
When you require any service or have any
questions, we will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to us.READ FIRST — THENDRIVE
SAFELYBefore driving your vehicle please read
your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will
ensure familiarity with controls and main-tenance requirements, assisting you in the
safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA-
TION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Always observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for condi-
tions.
Always use the seat belts. Refer to
“Child safety” and “Child restraints”
in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” sec-
tion for precautions regarding chil-
dren.
Always provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features
to all occupants of the vehicle.
Always review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLEThis vehicle should not be modified. Modi-
fication could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems result-
ing from modification may not be covered
under NISSAN warranties.WHEN READING THE MANUALThis manual includes information for all
options available on this model. There-
fore, you may find some information that
does not apply to your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications or design at any time without
notice.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS MANUALYou will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your
vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the
procedures must be followed carefully.If you see this symbol, it means“Do not do
this”or“Do not let this happen”.
If you see a symbol similar to these in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the front
of the vehicle.Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. In
addition, certain fluids contained in ve-
hicles and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.
© 2004 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
TOKYO, JAPANAll rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be
reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P.2-24)
2. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-26)
3. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-29)/Horn
(P.2-27)
4. Meters/gauges (P.2-3)5. Cruise control main/set switch* (P.5-15)
6. Trip computer mode/setting switch (P.2-8)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.2-22)
8. Center ventilator (P.4-7)
9. Cup holder (P.2-33)
10. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-29)11. Side ventilators (P.4-7)
12. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) OFF switch*
(P.2-29) or TCS (Traction control system)
OFF switch* (P.2-29)
13. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster
models) (P.3-19)
14. Fuel filler lid opener switch (P.3-13)
15. Hood lock release handle (P.3-9)
16. Fuse box (P.8-22)
17. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-15)
18. Ignition switch (P.5-6)
19. Navigation system display (P.4-2)*1 or In-
strument pocket (P.2-32)
20. Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch (P.2-23)
21. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-8)
22. Audio system (P.4-11)/Clock (P.2-30)
23. Heated seat switch* (P.2-28)
24. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-27)
25. Tray (P.2-33)
26. Power outlet (P.2-31)
*: if so equipped
*1: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Illustrated table of contents
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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint systemSeats ........................................................................................ 1-2
Front manual seat adjustment
(for Coupe models) ........................................................ 1-3
Front power seat adjustment
(for Coupe models — if so equipped) ...................... 1-4
Front power seat adjustment
(for Roadster models) .................................................... 1-5
Seat lifter (for driver’s seat) ......................................... 1-7
Tilting and reclining passenger’s seat from driver’s
seat ..................................................................................... 1-7
Head restraint adjustment ............................................ 1-9
Seat belts ............................................................................. 1-10
Precautions on seat belt usage ................................ 1-10
Child safety .................................................................... 1-12
Obtaining an air bag ON/OFF switch...................... 1-13
After an air bag ON/OFF switch is installed.......... 1-13
Pregnant women .......................................................... 1-14
Injured persons ............................................................. 1-14
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ............... 1-14Seat belt extenders ...................................................... 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ................................................ 1-16
Child restraints ................................................................... 1-17
Precautions on child restraints ................................. 1-17
Child restraint installation on front passenger
seat.................................................................................... 1-19
Top tether strap child restraint
(Coupe models) ............................................................ 1-24
Booster seats ....................................................................... 1-25
Precautions on booster seats .................................... 1-25
Booster seat installation on front passenger
seat.................................................................................... 1-28
Supplemental restraint system ....................................... 1-29
Precautions on supplemental restraint system ...... 1-29
Components of the supplemental restraint
system .............................................................................. 1-35
Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... 1-40
Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-40
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WARNING
Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal
injuries.For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back in the seat and adjust the
seat belt properly. See “Precautions
on seat belt usage” later in this sec-
tion.
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SEATS1-2
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for Coupe models)
WARNING
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation. The seat may
move suddenly and could cause loss
of control of the vehicle.
After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.
1
Forward and backward
Pull the lever up while you slide the seat forward
or backward to the desired position. Release the
lever to lock the seat in position.
When sliding the passenger’s seat backward,
be careful not to crush items in the seatback
pocket against the rear floor box.
2
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and
lean back. To bring the seatback forward again,
pull the lever and move your body forward. The
seatback will move forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.) The seatback may also be
reclined to allow occupants to rest when the
vehicle is parked.
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FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for Coupe models —
if so equipped)
WARNING
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.Operating tipsThe seat motor has an auto-reset overload
protection circuit. If the motor stops during
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate
the switch.
Do not operate the power support seat
for a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
1
Forward and backward
Moving the sliding switch forward or backward
will slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
When sliding the passenger’s seat backward,
be careful not to crush items in the seatback
pocket against the rear floor box.2
Reclining (for driver’s seat)
Move the reclining switch backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward, move the switch forward and move your
body forward. The seatback will move forward.
2
Reclining (for passenger’s seat)
The passenger’s seat is equipped with a manual
lever for reclining. See “Front manual seat ad-
justment” earlier in this section.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.) The seatback may also be
reclined to allow occupants to rest when the
vehicle is parked.
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FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for Roadster models)
WARNING
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.Operating tipsThe seat motor has an auto-reset overload
protection circuit. If the motor stops during
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate
the switch.
Do not operate the power support seat
for a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
1
Forward and backward
Moving the sliding switch forward or backward
will slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
When sliding the passenger’s seat backward,
be careful not to crush items in the seatback
pocket against the rear floor box.2
Reclining
Move the reclining switch backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward, move the switch forward and move your
body forward. The seatback will move forward.The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.) The seatback may also be
reclined to allow occupants to rest when the
vehicle is parked.
Automatic passenger seatback tilt
functionThe passenger seatback will automatically tilt
forward and backward during the soft top
open/close operation. If you need to cancel this
function or when a child restraint is installed in
the passenger’s seat, push the seatback tilt
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Adjust the head restraints so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
protection against injury in an accident.
Do not remove them. Check the adjust-
ment after someone else uses the seat.
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGEIf you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-
justed and you are sitting upright and well back
in your seat, your chances of being injured or
killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury
may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly en-
courages you and all of your passengers to
buckle up every time you drive, even if your
seating position includes a supplemental air bag.
Most states, provinces or territories re-
quire that seat belts be worn at all times
when a vehicle is being driven.
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SEAT BELTS
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WARNING
Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times.
The seat belt should be properly ad-
justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so
may reduce the effectiveness of the
entire restraint system and increase
the chance or severity of injury inan accident. Serious injury or death
can occur if the seat belt is not worn
properly.
Always route the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your chest.
Never run the belt behind your back,
under your arm or across your neck.
The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off your
shoulder.Position the lap belt as low and snug
as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT
THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high
could increase the risk of internal
injuries in an accident.
Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-
curely fastened to the proper buckle.
Do not wear the seat belt inside out
or twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
Do not allow more than one person
to use the same seat belt.
Never carry more people in the ve-
hicle than there are seat belts. This
vehicle has only two seating posi-
tions. Never allow anyone to ride in
the luggage area.
If the seat belt warning light glows
continuously while the ignition is
turned ONwith all doors closed and
all seat belts fastened, it may indi-
cate a malfunction in the system.
Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
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