child restraint NISSAN 350Z 2008 Z33 Owners Manual

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 — THEN DRIVE
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 give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.

ALWAYS use your 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 fea-tures 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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0 Illustrated table of contentsAir bags, seat belts and child restraints .......................... 0-2
Exterior front ........................................................................... 0-3
Exterior rear ............................................................................ 0-4
Coupe models .................................................................. 0-4
Roadster models .............................................................. 0-5
Passenger compartment ...................................................... 0-6Coupe models .................................................................. 0-6
Roadster models .............................................................. 0-8
Instrument panel ................................................................. 0-10
Meters and gauges ........................................................... 0-11
Engine compartment ......................................................... 0-12


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1. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(Page 1-28)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-
mental air bags* (P.1-28)
3. Seat belts (P.1-10)
4. Seats (P.1-2)
— Child restraints (P.1-17)
5. Head restraints (P.1-9)
— Front-seat Active Head Restraints
(P.1-10)
6. Child restraint anchor point* (for top tether
strap child restraint) (P.1-24)
7. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sen-
sor)
— Advanced air bag system (P.1-35)
8. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemen-
tal air bags* (P.1-28)
9. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-41)
*: if so equipped
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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) ...................... 1-3
Front power seat adjustment
(for Roadster models) .................................................... 1-4
Seat lifter (for driver’s seat) ......................................... 1-6
Tilting and reclining passenger’s seat from driver’s
seat ..................................................................................... 1-7
Head restraint adjustment ............................................ 1-9
Front-seat Active Head Restraints (except for
ventilated net seats)...................................................... 1-10
Seat belts ............................................................................. 1-10
Precautions on seat belt usage ................................ 1-10
Child safety .................................................................... 1-12
Pregnant women .......................................................... 1-13
Injured persons ............................................................. 1-14Three-point type seat belt with retractor ............... 1-14
Seat belt extenders ...................................................... 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ................................................ 1-17
Child restraints ................................................................... 1-17
Precautions on child restraints ................................. 1-17
Child restraint installation on front passenger
seat (Coupe models only) .......................................... 1-20
Top tether strap child restraint
(Coupe models only) ................................................... 1-24
Booster seats ....................................................................... 1-25
Precautions on booster seats .................................... 1-25
Booster seat installation on front passenger
seat.................................................................................... 1-27
Supplemental restraint system ....................................... 1-28
Precautions on supplemental restraint system ..... 1-28
Supplemental air bag warning labels ...................... 1-42
Supplemental air bag warning light ......................... 1-43


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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 with both feet
on the floor and adjust the seat prop-
erly. See “Precautions on seat belt
usage” later in this section.

After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.

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.

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.
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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 stopped and the transmission is in the
P (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking
brake fully applied.
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 thisfunction or when a child restraint is installed in
the passenger’s seat, push the seatback tilt
cancel switch to the CANCEL position. For more
information about operation conditions, see
“Soft top” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section. For the cancel switch, see
“Tilting and reclining passenger’s seat from driv-
er’s seat” later in this section.
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CAUTION
When a child restraint is installed in the
passenger seat, be sure to turn the seat-
back tilt cancel switch to the CANCEL
position. Otherwise, the child restraint
may be damaged.
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENTTo raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To
lower, push the lock knob
Aand push the head
restraint down.
The ventilated net seats (if so equipped for
Roadster models) have non-adjustable head
restraints.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.
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Once a seat belt pretensioner has
activated, it cannot be reused and
must be replaced together with the
retractor. See a NISSAN dealer.

Removal and installation of the pre-
tensioner system components
should be done by a NISSAN dealer.

All seat belt assemblies, including
retractors and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after any colli-
sion by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN
recommends that all seat belt as-semblies in use during a collision be
replaced unless the collision was mi-
nor and the belts show no damage
and continue to operate properly.
Seat belt assemblies not in use dur-
ing a collision should also be in-
spected and replaced if either dam-
age or improper operation is noted.
CHILD SAFETYChildren need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in this
manual, child safety information is available from
many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
government traffic safety offices, and community
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
to learn the best way to transport your child.
There are three basic types of child restraint
systems:

Rear facing child restraint (should not be
installed in this vehicle)

Front facing child restraint (should not be
installed in the Roadster models)

Booster seat
WARNING

Never let an infant who requires the
use of a rear facing child restraint
ride in this vehicle. Do not attempt to
hold a child in your lap or arms.

Roadster models do not have an an-
chor for a top tether strap required
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for most front facing child restraints.
Never let children who require the
use of a front facing child restraint
ride in Roadster models.

Children need special protection. The
vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them
properly. The shoulder belt may come
too close to the face or neck. The lap
belt may not fit over their small hip
bones. In an accident, an improperly
fitting seat belt could cause serious
or fatal injury. Always use appropri-
ate child restraints.

Never let a child stand or kneel on
any seat and do not allow a child in
the cargo areas while the vehicle is
moving. The child could be seriously
injured or killed in an accident or
sudden stop.
Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental
front impact air bag system for the front passen-
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” later in
this section. The passenger seat is not suitable
for use with a rear facing child restraint needed
for infants. Therefore, infants should not betransported in this vehicle.
All US states and provinces of Canada require
the use of approved child restraints for infants
and small children. (See “Child restraints” later in
this section.)
Also, there are other types of child restraints
available for larger children for additional protec-
tion.
InfantsInfants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
in a rear facing child restraint. Because a rear
facing child restraint is not suitable for use in this
vehicle, infants should not be transported in it.Small childrenChildren that are over 1 year old and weigh at
least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward
facing child restraint (except Roadster models).
Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for mini-
mum and maximum weight and height recom-
mendations. NISSAN recommends that small
children be placed in child restraints that comply
with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
should choose a child restraint that fits your
vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
Larger childrenChildren who are too large for child restraint
systems should be seated and restrained by the
seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may
not fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in
(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18
kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be
used to obtain proper seat belt fit.
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
commercially available booster seat if the shoul-
der belt in the child’s seating position fits close
to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat
belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat
should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
properly positioned across the top, middle por-
tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the
hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating
positions that have a three-point type seat belt.
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and
have a label certifying that it complies with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca-
nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once
the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no
longer on or near the face and neck, use the
shoulder belt without the booster seat.PREGNANT WOMENNISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,
and always position the lap belt as low as
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belt and release it. Then smoothly pull
the belt out of the retractor.
3. Position the lap belt portionlow and snug
on the hipsas shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
and across your chest.
The front passenger seat belt has two modes of
operation:

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow
the driver and passenger some freedom of
movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat
belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or
during certain impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode
(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child
restraint installation.
When the ALR mode is activated the seat belt
cannot be extended again until the seat belt
tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. The seat belt returns to the ELR mode
after the seat belt fully retracts. For additional
information, see “Child restraints” later in this
section.
The ALR mode should be used only for
child restraint installation. During normal
seat belt use by a passenger, the ALR
mode should not be activated. If it is acti-
vated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt
tension.
WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be cer-
tain that the seatbacks are completelysecured in the latched position. If they
are not completely secured, passengers
may be injured in an accident or sudden
stop.
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