NISSAN 350Z 2006 Z33 Owners Manual

This audio system has an active noise compen-
sation feature called “Audio Pilot”. The Audio
Pilot uses a microphone to detect external road
noise and automatically adjusts the amplifier to
compensate for any competing high, midrange,
or low frequency noise.
ON⋅OFF/Volume control:
Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then
push the ON⋅OFF/VOL (Volume) control knob
while the system is off to call up the mode (radio
or CD) which was playing immediately before
the system was turned off. When no CD is
loaded, the radio will come on. While the system
is on, pushing the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob
turns the system off.
Turn the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knobto adjust
the volume.
AUDIO button:
Push the AUDIO button to change the selecting
mode as follows.
BASS→TREBLE→FADE→BALANCE→
AUDIOP
To adjust Bass, Treble, Fader and Balance, push
the AUDIO button until the desired mode
(BASS, TREBLE, FADER or BALANCE) ap-
pears in the display. Push the TUNE
(
,
) or SEEK (
,
) buttonto adjust Bass and Treble to the desired level.
Use the TUNE or SEEK button also to adjust
Fader or Balance modes. Fader adjusts the
sound level between the front and rear speakers
and Balance adjusts the sound between the
right and left speakers.
To change the AUDIOP (Audio Pilot) mode to
OFF or ON, push the TUNE or SEEK button.
Once you have adjusted the sound quality to the
desired level, push the AUDIO button repeatedly
until the radio or CD display reappears. Other-
wise, the radio or CD display will automatically
reappear after about 10 seconds.
CLOCK adjusting:
Push the RPT button for more than 1.5 seconds
to adjust the digital clock display.
When the clock adjusting display is selected, the
time (hour or minute) will start flashing. See
“Clock” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section for the detailed clock adjustment opera-
tion.
DISP DISPLAY CHANGE:
This button will work during satellite radio (if so
equipped) and CD operation. Find the detailed
function in the description of each item.
FM-AM-SAT radio operation
RADIO (FM/AM/SAT) band select:
Pushing the RADIO band select button will
change the band as follows:
(Without satellite radio)
AM→FM1→FM2→AM
(With satellite radio)
AM→FM1→FM2→SAT1→SAT2→AM
No satellite operation is available during scrolling
of modes, unless optional satellite receiver and
antenna are installed, and an XM
or SIRIUS
TM
satellite radio service subscription is active.
When RADIO band select button is pushed
while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON, the
radio will come on at the station last played.
The last station/channel played will also come on
when the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knobis pushed
to ON.
If a compact disc is playing when the RADIO
band select button is turned to ON, the compact
disc will automatically be turned off and the last
radio station/channel played will come on.
The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during FM
stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast
signal is weak, the radio will automatically
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change from stereo to monaural reception.
If the satellite radio signal is lost due to interfer-
ence while driving, in a parking structure or
tunnel for example, “NO SIGNAL” will be dis-
played and no satellite radio station will be
available.
TUNE (Tuning):WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
Push the TUNE button
or
for manual
tuning. To move quickly through the channels,
push and hold either side of the TUNE button
down for more than 0.5 seconds.
SEEK tuning:
(For FM and AM radio)
Push the SEEK button
or
to tune
from high to low or low to high frequencies and
stops at the next broadcasting station.
(For satellite radio)
Push the SEEK button
or
to seekchannels of the next or previous category.
SCANtuning:
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low
to high frequencies and stops at each broad-
casting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the but-
ton again during this 5 second period will stop
SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to
that station.
If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5
seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next sta-
tion.
DISP SAT radio display change (if so
equipped):

Pushing the DISP button will display addi-
tional information (for example: Title, Artist
name) about the satellite radio broadcast.

Pushing the DISP button for more than 1.5
seconds will change the display mode as
follows:
Channel number→Channel name→Artist
name→Song title→Channel number
Station memory operations:
Twelve stations/channels can be set for the FM
band (6 for FM1, 6 for FM2) and the SAT radio
(6 for SAT1, 6 for SAT2), and 6 stations can be
set for the AM band.1. Tune to the desired station/channel using the
SEEK, SCAN or TUNE button.
2. Select the desired station/channel and keep
pushing any of the desired station/channel
and preset buttons (1 to 6) until a beep
sound is heard. (The radio mutes when the
station and preset button is pushed.)
3. The channel indicator will then come on and
the sound will resume. Memorizing is now
complete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if
the fuse blows, the radio memory will be
erased. In that case, reset the desired sta-
tions.
Radio data system (RDS):
RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a
data information service transmitted by some
radio stations on the FM band (not AM band)
and/or SAT encoded within a regular radio
broadcast. Currently, most RDS stations are in
large cities, but many stations are now consid-
ering broadcasting RDS data.
RDS can display:

Station call sign, such as “WHFR 98.3”.

Station name, such as “The Groove”.
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Music or programming type such as “Classi-
cal”, “Country”, or “Rock”.

Traffic reports about delays or construction.
If the station broadcasts RDS information, the
RDS icon is displayed.
Program type (PTY)/Category
(CAT) select:
When PTY button is pushed during FM mode,
the PTY (CAT) name of the current tuned station
is displayed. When the PTY (CAT) button is
pushed during satellite radio mode (if so
equipped), the category name of the current
channel is displayed. During this time if the PTY
data code is zero, or the data is unreadable, the
display will show “NONE”.
1. PTY (CAT) selection mode
PTY (CAT) name selection can be done by
the up/down TUNE button
or
in
the PTY (CAT) selection mode.
It is possible to shift the PTY (CAT) name by
one step, with one push of the up/down
TUNE button
or
.
After selecting a PTY (CAT) name, push the
SEEK button or SCAN button within 10
seconds. Tuning to the PTY (CAT) station will
start. If you do not push the TUNE button
within the 10 second period, the PTY (CAT)mode will be cancelled.
PTY (CAT) name selection can also be
achieved by pushing the preset buttons.
Initial PTY (CAT) names are stored in the
preset buttons, but these can be changed by
pushing the preset buttons for more than 1.5
seconds when the desired PTY (CAT) name
is in the display.
2. PTY (CAT) SEEK tuning mode
After selecting a PTY (CAT) name, push the
SEEK button
or
within 10 sec-onds. Tuning to the PTY (CAT) station will
start. If you do not push the SEEK button
within the 10 second period, the PTY (CAT)
mode will be cancelled.
3. PTY (CAT) SCANtuning mode
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune the
PTY (CAT) name station, and stop at each
broadcasting station for 5 seconds. Pushing
the button again during this 5 second period
will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will
remain tuned to that station. If the SCAN
tuning button is not pushed within 5 seconds,
SCAN tuning moves to the next station.
Compact disc (CD) changer
operationTurn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position,
push the LOAD button and insert the compact
disc into the slot with the label side facing up.
The compact disc will be guided automatically
into the slot and start playing.
After loading the disc, the number of tracks on
the disc will appear on the display.
If the radio is already operating, it will automati-
cally turn off and the compact disc will play.
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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.
SAA0606
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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5 Starting and drivingPrecautions when starting and driving ............................ 5-2
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ................................. 5-2
Three way catalyst .......................................................... 5-3
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ................. 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ..................................... 5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ............................ 5-5
Ignition switch ....................................................................... 5-6
Automatic transmission ................................................. 5-6
Manual transmission ....................................................... 5-7
Key positions ................................................................... 5-7
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .......................... 5-8
Before starting the engine ................................................. 5-8
Starting the engine ............................................................... 5-9
Driving the vehicle ................................................................ 5-9
Automatic transmission ................................................. 5-9
Manual transmission .................................................... 5-13
Parking brake ...................................................................... 5-15
Cruise control (if so equipped) ...................................... 5-16
Precautions on cruise control ................................... 5-16
Cruise control operations ........................................... 5-16Break-in schedule .............................................................. 5-18
Increasing fuel economy .................................................. 5-18
Parking/parking on hills .................................................... 5-19
Power steering .................................................................... 5-20
Brake system ....................................................................... 5-20
Braking precautions ..................................................... 5-20
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .................................. 5-21
Traction control system (TCS) (if so equipped) ........ 5-22
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
(if so equipped) .................................................................. 5-23
Cold weather driving ......................................................... 5-25
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................................... 5-25
Anti-freeze ...................................................................... 5-25
Battery ............................................................................. 5-25
Draining of coolant water ........................................... 5-25
Tire equipment .............................................................. 5-25
Special winter equipment .......................................... 5-26
Driving on snow or ice ................................................ 5-26
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ..................... 5-26


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