audio NISSAN 350Z 2006 Owner´s Manual

CAUTION

Do not force the compact disc into
the slot. This could damage the
player.

Do not use 3.1 in (8 cm) discs.
If the system has been turned off while the
compact disc was playing, pushing the
ON⋅OFF/VOL control knobwill start the com-
pact disc.
CD LOAD:
To insert a CD in the CD changer, push the
LOAD button for less than 1.5 seconds. Select
the loading slot by pushing the CD insert select
button (1 to 6), then insert the CD.
To insert 6 CDs to the CD changer in succes-
sion, push the LOAD button for more than 1.5
seconds.
The inserted slot numbers will illuminate on the
display.CD PLAY:
When the
(CD play) button is pushed with
the system off and the compact disc loaded, the
system will turn on and the compact disc will
start to play.When the
button is pushed with the com-
pact disc loaded but the tape or the radio
playing, the tape or radio will automatically be
turned off and the compact disc will start to play.
DISP CD PLAY INFORMATION:
When the DISP button is pushed for less than
1.5 seconds while the compact disc is being
played, the play time will be displayed.
When the DISP button is pushed for more than
1.5 seconds while the CD is being played, the
disc information display will change.
CD:CD with MP3 or WMA:
FF (Fast Forward), REW
(Rewind):
CD:
When the(fast forward) or
(rewind)
button is pushed while the compact disc is
being played, the compact disc will play while
fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button isreleased, the compact disc will return to normal
play speed.
CD with MP3 or WMA:
When the
or
button is pushed for
less than 1.5 seconds while the compact disc is
being played, the folders in the compact disc will
change.
When the
or
button is pushed for
more than 1.5 seconds while the compact disc
is being played, the compact disc will play while
forwarding or rewinding. When the button is
released, the compact disc will return to the
normal play speed.
APS (Automatic Program
Search) FF, APS REW:
When the(APS FF) button is pushed
while the compact disc is being played, the
program next to the present one will start to play
from its beginning. Push several times to skip
through programs. The compact disc will ad-
vance the number of times the button is pushed.
(When the last program on the compact disc is
skipped through, the first program will be
played.) When the
(APS REW) button is
pushed, the program being played returns to its
beginning. Push several times to skip back
through programs. The compact disc will go
back the number of times the button is pushed.
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CD PLAY select button:
To change CD, push the CD play select button
(1 to 6).
SCANtuning:
When the SCAN tuning button is pushed for
less than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being
played, the beginning of all the tracks of CDs will
be played for 10 seconds in sequence.
When the SCAN tuning button is pushed for
more than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being
played, the first program in all the CDs will be
played for 10 seconds.
Pushing the button again during this 10 second
period will stop SCAN tuning.
If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within
10 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next
disc program.REPEAT (RPT):
When the RPT play button is pushed while the
compact disc is played, the play pattern can be
changed.
CD:
CD with MP3 or WMA:The display shows the following symbols.
(no mark): ALL CD RPT (Repeat)
1 DISC: 1 CD RPT
1: 1 TR (Track) RPT or 1 FLDR (Folder) RPT
MIX: ALL CD MIX
1 DISC MIX: 1 CD MIX
1 MIX: 1 FLDR MIX
CD EJECT:
When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the
compact disc loaded, the compact disc will be
ejected.
To eject the discs selected by the CD select
button, push the EJECT button for less than 1.5
seconds.
To eject all the discs in succession, push the
EJECT button for more than 1.5 seconds.
When this button is pushed while the compact
disc is being played, the compact disc will come
out and the system will turn off.
If the compact disc comes out and is notremoved, it will be pulled back into the slot
to protect it.
If either of the following messages appear on the
display, push the EJECT button:

PUSH EJECT — Eject the disc, and insert it
again.

CHECK DISC — Eject the disc, and check
whether it is damaged or
inserted upside-down.

CD ERR F * — Eject the disc, and check
whether it is a proper audio
CD. (* shows a different
number according to the au-
dio condition.)
CD INindicator:
CD IN indicator (inserted slot number1-6)
appears on the display when the CD is loaded.
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CD CARE AND CLEANING
Handle a CD by its edges. Never touch the
surface of the disc. Do not bend the disc.

Always place the discs in the storage case
when they are not being used.

To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the
center to the outer edge using a clean, soft
cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular
motion.
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
alcohol intended for industrial use.

A new disc may be rough on its inner and
outer edges. Remove the rough edges using
the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.1. VOLUME control switch
2. MODE select switch
3. POWER on/off switch
4. Tuning switch
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.POWER on/off switchWith the ignition switch turned to the ACC or
ON position, push the POWER on/off switch to
turn the audio system on or off.
MODE select switchPush the MODE select switch to change the
mode.
Without satellite radio:
AM, FM1, FM2 and CD or CD changer
With satellite radio:
AM, FM1, FM2, SAT1, SAT2 and CD changerVOLUME control switchesPush up or down the VOLUME control switch to
increase or decrease the volume.
Tuning switch
Memory change (radio):
Push up or down the tuning switch for less than
1.5 seconds to change the radio frequency.
SEEK tuning (radio):
Push up or down the tuning switch for more than
1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous radio
station.
APS (Automatic Program Search) FF,
APS REW (CD or CD changer):
Push up or down the tuning switch for less than
1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the
present program or skip to the next program.
SAA0451
SAA1300
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Push several times to skip back or skip through
programs.
This system searches for the blank intervals
between selections. If there is a blank interval
within one program or there is no interval be-
tween programs, the system may not stop in the
desired or expected location.
FOLDER change (CD changer/CD with
MP3 or WMA):
Push up or down the tuning switch for more than
1.5 seconds to change the folders (if there are
any folders).
DISC change (CD changer/CD without
MP3 or WMA):
Push up or down the tuning switch for more than
1.5 seconds to change the playing disc up or
down.
ANTENNAThe antenna is located at the rear of the vehicle.
To remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise.
To reinstall it, screw it securely into the base.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove the antenna before
entering a low-roof garage or an auto-
matic car wash. Otherwise the antenna
may be damaged.When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in
your NISSAN vehicle, be sure to observe the
following cautions, otherwise the new equip-
ment may adversely affect the Engine Control
system and other electronic parts.
WARNING

A cellular telephone should not be
used while driving so full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the use
of cellular telephones while driving.

If you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands free
cellular phone operational mode (if
so equipped) is highly recommended.
Exercise extreme caution at all times
so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.

If a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle before doing so.
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CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
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CAUTION

Keep the antenna as far away as
possible from the electronic control
modules.

Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the electronic con-
trol system harnesses. Do not route
the antenna wire next to any harness.

Adjust the antenna standing-wave
ratio as recommended by the manu-
facturer.

Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.

For details, consult a NISSAN dealer.
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock brake system)................................ 5-21
Air bag ON/OFF switch .......................................... 1-13
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front air bag
system) .................................................................. 1-35
Side and curtain (See supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system) .................................................................. 1-37
Air bag warning labels ............................................. 1-40
Air bag warning light .................................... 1-41, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter.......................................... 8-18
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ..................................... 4-9
Air conditioner service ............................. 4-9, 4-12
Air conditioner specification label .................. 9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ..................... 4-12, 9-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)............ 4-9
Alcohol, drugs and driving......................................... 5-5
Anchor point location, Top tether strap .............. 1-26
Antenna ........................................................................ 4-30
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .............................. 5-21
Anti-lock brake warning light.................................. 2-12
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care .................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ..................................... 7-4
Audible reminders ..................................................... 2-18Audio operation precautions .................................. 4-13
Audio system .............................................................. 4-12
Steering wheel audio controls ........................ 4-29
Autochanger
Compact Disc (CD) ........................................... 4-26
Automatic
Anti-glare inside mirror ...................................... 3-26
Automatic adjusting function (front
windows)............................................................... 2-41
Automatic passenger seatback tilt
function......................................................... 1-5, 3-17
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................ 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission........ 5-6, 5-9
Transmission selector lever lock release ...... 5-12
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-5
B
Battery .......................................................................... 8-15
Battery saver system ......................................... 2-26
Before starting the engine ......................................... 5-8
Belts (See drive belts) ............................................. 8-17
Booster seats ............................................................. 1-26
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................... 5-21
Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-13
Brake booster ...................................................... 8-22
Brake fluid............................................................. 8-14
Brake pedal .......................................................... 8-21Brake pedal check ............................................. 8-21
Brake system ....................................................... 5-20
Parking brake check............................... 5-15, 8-21
Parking brake operation .................................... 5-15
Warning light ....................................................... 2-13
Break-in schedule ..................................................... 5-18
Brightness control, Instrument panel ................... 2-27
Bulbcheck/instrument panel.................................. 2-12
Bulbreplacement ...................................................... 8-26
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio............................................ 4-30
Card holder ................................................................. 2-34
Cargo (See vehicle loading information)............. 2-34
Cargo net .................................................................... 2-34
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................. 5-3
CD care and cleaning .............................................. 4-29
Child restraints ........................................................... 1-17
Booster seats ...................................................... 1-26
Installation on front passenger seat............... 1-20
Precautions on child restraints........................ 1-17
Top tether strap anchor point location ......... 1-26
Child safety ................................................................. 1-12
Chimes, Audible reminders..................................... 2-18
Circuit breaker, Fusible link .................................... 8-23
Cleaning exterior and interior .......................... 7-2, 7-4
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Clutch fluid.................................................................. 8-13
Coat hook.................................................................... 2-39
Cold weather driving ................................................ 5-25
Compact Disc (CD) changer operation .............. 4-26
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio
system) ......................................................................... 4-21
Compact spare tire ................................................... 8-39
Console box................................................................ 2-36
Control panel buttons (models with navigation
system) ........................................................................... 4-2
Controls
Control panel buttons (display with
navigation system) ................................................ 4-2
Heater and air conditioner controls
(automatic) .............................................................. 4-9
Steering wheel audio controls ........................ 4-29
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Changing engine coolant .................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level........................... 8-8
Corrosion protection ................................................... 7-6
Cruise control............................................................. 5-16
Cup holders ................................................................ 2-35
Curtain side-impact air bag system (See
supplemental side air bag and curtain air bag
system) ......................................................................... 1-37
D
Daytime running light system ................................. 2-26
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ............................................. 2-24
Dimensions and weights ............................................ 9-9Display controls (See control panel buttons),
With navigation system .............................................. 4-2
Door open warning light .......................................... 2-13
Drive belts ................................................................... 8-17
Driving
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-25
Driving with automatic transmission........ 5-6, 5-9
Driving with manual transmission .......... 5-7, 5-13
Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2
E
Economy, Fuel............................................................ 5-18
Elapsed time ............................................................... 2-10
Emission control information label ........................ 9-11
Emission control system warranty......................... 9-24
Engine
Before starting the engine .................................. 5-8
Break-in schedule............................................... 5-18
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Changing engine coolant .................................... 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter ......................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level........................... 8-8
Checking engine oil level ................................. 8-10
Coolant temperature gauge ............................... 2-6
Engine block heater ........................................... 5-26
Engine compartment check locations.............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-8
Engine oil .............................................................. 8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation......... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity ............................................... 9-5
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-11
Engine specifications ........................................... 9-8If your vehicle overheats ...................................... 6-9
Oil pressure gauge ............................................... 2-7
Starting the engine ............................................... 5-9
Event data recorders ................................................ 9-26
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).............................. 5-2
F
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-18
Changing engine oil and filter ......................... 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ... 2-27
Flat tire............................................................................ 6-2
Flat tire, Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) .......................................................................... 5-3
Flat towing .................................................................. 9-22
Floor mat cleaning ....................................................... 7-5
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................ 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-13
Brake fluid............................................................. 8-14
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Engine coolant ....................................................... 8-8
Engine oil .............................................................. 8-10
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-13
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-14
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ............................................................................ 4-19
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer ........................................................................ 4-23
Front manual seat adjustment .................................. 1-3
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Trunk light ............................................................. 2-43
Vanity mirror light ................................................ 2-42
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................................................. 2-12, 2-16
Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-24
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-28
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ................................................................. 9-14
Lock
Door locks ............................................................... 3-3
Power door lock .................................................... 3-3
Rear floor box ...................................................... 2-36
Top latch lever ..................................................... 3-16
Trunk lid lock........................................................ 3-10
Low tire pressure warning light ............................. 2-14
Luggage compartment light.................................... 2-42
M
Maintenance
Battery ................................................................... 8-15
General maintenance ........................................... 8-2
Inside the vehicle................................................... 8-3
Maintenance information (display) .................... 4-3
Maintenance precautions .................................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements.................................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle............................................... 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-17
Under the hood and vehicle ............................... 8-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ........................... 2-16
Meters and gauges ..................................................... 2-3
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control .......................................................................... 2-27Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .................. 3-26
Inside mirror ......................................................... 3-26
Outside mirror control ....................................... 3-27
Outside mirrors ................................................... 3-27
N
Net, Cargo net ........................................................... 2-34
Net, Ventilated net seats ........................................... 1-6
New vehicle break-in ................................................ 5-18
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ................... 2-19
Engine start............................................................. 5-8
O
Obtaining an air bag ON/OFF switch ................. 1-13
Odometer ....................................................................... 2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ......................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ................................. 8-10
Engine oil .............................................................. 8-10
Engine oil pressure gauge .................................. 2-7
Engine oil viscosity ............................................... 9-5
Opening the soft top ................................................ 3-13
Outside mirror control .............................................. 3-27
Outside mirrors .......................................................... 3-27
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ......................... 6-9
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information................................................................... 9-26P
Parking
Brake check ......................................................... 8-21
Parking brake break-in ...................................... 5-21
Parking brake check .......................................... 5-15
Parking brake operation .................................... 5-15
Parking on hills .................................................... 5-15
Parking/parking on hills ........................................... 5-19
Phone, Car phone or CB radio ............................. 4-30
Power
Power door lock .................................................... 3-3
Power front seat adjustment ..................... 1-4, 1-5
Power outlet ......................................................... 2-32
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-13
Power steering system ...................................... 5-20
Power windows................................................... 2-39
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .............................. 1-39
Precautions
Audio operation ................................................... 4-13
Braking precautions ........................................... 5-20
Child restraints .................................................... 1-17
Cruise control ...................................................... 5-16
Maintenance ........................................................... 8-5
Seat belt usage ................................................... 1-10
Supplemental restraint system ........................ 1-30
When starting and driving .................................. 5-2
Push starting ................................................................. 6-9


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R
Radio ............................................................................ 4-12
Car phone or CB radio ..................................... 4-30
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) changer ....................................................... 4-23
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ..................................................................... 4-19
Steering wheel audio controls ........................ 4-29
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test (US only) ............................................................. 9-25
Rear floor box ............................................................. 2-36
Rear hatch ..................................................................... 3-9
Rear parcel box ......................................................... 2-37
Rear power point....................................................... 2-32
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ........................................................................... 2-24
Recorders, Event data ............................................. 9-26
Registering your vehicle in another country ....... 9-10
Remote keyless entry system ................................... 3-5
Reporting safety defects (US only) ...................... 9-24
Rollover........................................................................... 5-5
Roof, Soft top............................................................. 3-13
S
Safety
Child seat belts ................................................... 1-12
Reporting safety defects (US only)................ 9-24
Towing safety....................................................... 9-19
Satellite (SAT) radio ................................................. 4-13
Seat
Lever, Tilting passenger’s seat .......................... 1-7Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment............................ 1-3
Front power seat adjustment .................... 1-4, 1-5
Seatback tilt cancel switch ....................................... 1-9
Seat belt(s)
Child safety .......................................................... 1-12
Infants .................................................................... 1-13
Injured persons.................................................... 1-14
Larger children .................................................... 1-13
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ....................... 1-39
Precautions on seat belt usage ...................... 1-10
Pregnant women ................................................. 1-14
Seat belt cleaning ................................................. 7-5
Seat belt extenders ............................................ 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-17
Seat belts ............................................................. 1-10
Shoulder belt arm ............................................... 1-16
Small children ...................................................... 1-13
Seat belt warning light ...................................... 2-15
Three-point type with retractor ....................... 1-14
Seat(s)
Heated seats........................................................ 2-28
Seats ........................................................................ 1-2
Ventilated net seats .............................................. 1-6
Secondary rear hatch release ................................ 3-10
Secondary trunk lid release .................................... 3-12
Security system, Vehicle security system ........... 2-19
Security systems (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ............................................... 2-20
Security systems (See vehicle security
system) ......................................................................... 2-19
Servicing air conditioner................................. 4-9, 4-12
Shift lock release ....................................................... 5-12Shifting
Automatic transmission .............................. 5-6, 5-9
Manual transmission ................................. 5-7, 5-13
Shoulder belt arm...................................................... 1-16
Side air bag system (See supplemental side
air bag and curtain air bag system) ..................... 1-37
Soft top
Care and cleaning ............................................... 7-2
If the top does not open or close ................. 3-19
Soft top care and cleaning ................................. 7-2
Soft top indicator light ........................... 2-17, 3-17
Soft top operation .............................................. 3-13
Spark plugs................................................................. 8-18
Speed, Average speed ............................................ 2-10
Speed, Speed indicator ............................................. 2-9
Speedometer ................................................................ 2-4
Starting
Before starting the engine .................................. 5-8
Jump starting .......................................................... 6-7
Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2
Push starting .......................................................... 6-9
Starting the engine ............................................... 5-9
Steering
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-13
Power steering system ...................................... 5-20
Steering wheel switch for audio controls..... 4-29
Tilting steering wheel......................................... 3-25
Stopwatch ................................................................... 2-10
Storage ........................................................................ 2-33
Stowing golf bags ..................................................... 2-37
Sun visors ................................................................... 3-25
Sunglasses holder .................................................... 2-33
Supplemental air bag warning labels................... 1-40
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