NISSAN 350Z 2008 Z33 Owners Manual

The seats are warmed by built-in heaters. The
switches are located on the center console.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
1For high heat, push the
(High) side
of the switch.
2For low heat, push the
(Low) side of
the switch.
3For no heat, the switch has a center OFF
position between low and high.
The indicator light
A
in the switch will
illuminate when low or high is selected.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.
3. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
the switch to the OFF position
3.
An optional ventilated net seat has this built-in
heater only in the seat cushion part, not in the
seatback.
CAUTION

The battery could be discharged if
the seat heater is operated while the
engine is not running.

Do not use the seat heater for ex-
tended periods or when no one is
using the seat.

Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a blan-
ket, cushion, seat cover, etc. Other-
wise, the seat may become over-
heated.

Do not place anything hard or heavyon 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, benzine, thinner, or any
similar materials.

If any abnormalities are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
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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 (located on the lower side of the instru-
ment panel). The
indicator light will come
on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart theengine to turn on the system. See “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section.
The vehicle should be driven with the Traction
Control System (TCS) on for most driving con-
ditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the TCS
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 TCS off.
To turn off the TCS, push the TCS OFF switch
(located on the lower side of the instrument
panel). The
indicator light will come on.
Push it again or restart the engine to turn the
system back on.
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(VDC) OFF SWITCH (if so
equipped)TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
(TCS) OFF SWITCH (if so
equipped)
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See “Traction Control System (TCS)” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.The digital clock (in the audio unit) displays time
when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
If the battery cable is disconnected, the
clock will reset its time and the correct
time will not be indicated. Readjust the
time.
ADJUSTING THE TIMEAdjust the time in the following steps:
1. Switch the display to the clock adjusting
mode.
Type A (audio with 1 CD player):
Push and hold the DISP (Clock) button
A
until the clock display starts to flash.
Type B (audio with 6 CD changer):
Push and hold the RPT button
B
until the
clock display starts to flash.
2. Push the SEEK/TRACK button
C
(
,
) to adjust the hour. Push the TUNE
buttonD
(
,
) to adjust the
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minute. Pushing the
or
side will
advance the time and the
or
side
will turn back the time.
3. Push the DISP button
A
(Type A), or RPT
B
button (Type B) to finish the adjustment.
ResettingType A (audio with 1 CD player):
Push the DISP
A
and TUNE
D
buttons.
Type B (audio with 6 CD changer):
Push the RPT
B
and TUNE
D
buttons.
The time will be set to a time signal.
For example, if these buttons are pushed while
the time is between 8:00 and 8:29, the display
will be reset to 8:00. If pushed while it is
between 8:30 and 8:59, the display will be reset
to 9:00. At the same time the display will return
to the previous audio mode.The power outlet is for powering electrical ac-
cessories such as cellular telephones.
CAUTION

The outlet and plug may be hot dur-
ing or immediately after use.

This power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.

Do not use accessories that exceed a
combined power draw of 12 volt,
120W (10A) for both the front andrear power outlets. Do not use
double adapters or more than one
accessory with a single power outlet.

Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery.

Avoid using power outlets when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.

Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure to turn off the power
switch of electrical accessory being
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used or the ACC power of the vehicle.

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 open.

Do not allow water to contact the
outlet. When not in use, be sure to
close the lid.
INSTRUMENT POCKET (except for
navigation system equipped models)To open the lid, push the knob up
1.
To close, pull the lid down
2.
WARNING
Keep the pocket lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
SUNGLASSES HOLDER (Coupe
models)The sunglasses holder can be opened by push-
ing the button
A.WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed
while driving to prevent an accident.
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CAUTION

Do not use for anything other than
glasses.

Do not leave sunglasses in the sun-
glasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.
CARGO NETThe net located under the instrument panel
(passenger’s side) can be used to hold small
objects.
The net can be removed when necessary.
WARNING

Do not place sharp objects in the net.
Such objects may become dangerous
projectiles and cause injury when the
vehicle is moving or if the vehicle isinvolved in a collision.

The cargo restrained in the net must
not exceed 4 lb (2 kg) or the net may
not stay secured.
CUP HOLDERS
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 pas-
senger.

Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
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FrontType A:
To open the cup holder, slide the lid
1.
Install the partition plate into the slit
2.Type B:
Larger containers can be placed in the console
box. Push the button
1to open the console box
lid. The partition
A
can be removed.
Soft bottle holder
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.
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CONSOLE BOXPushing the button
1
will open the lid slightly,
then pull up the lid manually
2. The center
console box is equipped with a card holder
A.
The inside tray (cup holder and partitions) can
be removed by pulling it up.If objects (coins, etc.) fall into the rear section of
the center console box, remove the rear wall
B
of the box as shown, and pick up the objects.
CAUTION
Be careful not to pinch your fingers
when removing the rear wall
B.
REAR FLOOR BOXThe rear floor box is located behind the passen-
ger’s seat.
Fold the passenger’s seatback forward to ac-
cess the rear floor box.
Coupe model: Pull on the lever
A.
Roadster model: Push the upper portion of the
power seatback tilt switch
B.
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Return the passenger’s seatback to a locked
position after using the rear floor box.
Coupe model: Pull up on the lever
Aand return
the seatback.
Roadster model: Push the lower portion of the
power seatback tilt switch
B.The rear floor box may be opened by pulling the
handle. The rear floor box light illuminates when
the box lid is opened with the headlight switch
ON.
When locking
1
or unlocking
2
the rear floor
box, use the master key.The rear floor box has additional space under the
bottom plate.
WARNING
Keep rear floor box lid closed while
driving to help prevent injury in an acci-
dent or a sudden stop.
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REAR PARCEL BOXPush the upper part of the lid to open the rear
parcel box. For models without the Navigation
system, two boxes are available.
WARNING
Keep rear parcel box lid closed while
driving to help prevent injury in an acci-
dent or a sudden stop.
STOWING GOLF BAGSFollow the instructions here to stow golf bags in
the rear cargo space of your vehicle. Normally
two bags can be stowed in the luggage area
(Coupe models) or one bag in the trunk (Road-
ster models).
However, in some cases you may not be able to
stow the above number of golf bags in your
vehicle, depending on their sizes or types.
Coupe modelsNormally, two standard golf bags can be stowed
across the strut tower bar in the luggage area as
illustrated (A and B). When stowing a golf bag A
in the rear space, insert the top of the golf bag
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