mirror controls NISSAN 350Z 2008 Z33 Owners Manual
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2 Instruments and controlsInstrument panel ................................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges .............................................................. 2-3
Speedometer and odometer ........................................ 2-4
Tachometer ....................................................................... 2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............................ 2-5
Fuel gauge ........................................................................ 2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ........................................... 2-7
Volt meter ......................................................................... 2-8
Trip computer .................................................................. 2-8
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ........ 2-11
Checking bulbs ............................................................. 2-11
Warning lights ............................................................... 2-11
Indicator lights ............................................................... 2-15
Audible reminders ........................................................ 2-17
Security systems ................................................................ 2-18
Vehicle security system .............................................. 2-18
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...................... 2-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........................... 2-21
Rear window wiper and washer switch
(Coupe models) .................................................................. 2-22
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .... 2-23
Headlight and turn signal switch ................................... 2-24
Xenon headlights .......................................................... 2-24
Headlight switch ........................................................... 2-24Daytime running light system (Canada only) ........ 2-25
Turn signal switch ........................................................ 2-26
Instrument brightness control ................................... 2-26
Hazard warning flasher switch ....................................... 2-27
Horn ....................................................................................... 2-27
Heated seats (if so equipped) ........................................ 2-28
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped) .................................................................. 2-29
Traction Control System (TCS) off switch
(if so equipped) .................................................................. 2-29
Clock ..................................................................................... 2-30
Adjusting the time ........................................................ 2-30
Power outlet ........................................................................ 2-31
Storage ................................................................................. 2-32
Instrument pocket (except for navigation system
equipped models) ........................................................ 2-32
Sunglasses holder (Coupe models) ........................ 2-32
Cargo net......................................................................... 2-33
Cup holders ................................................................... 2-33
Console box .................................................................. 2-35
Rear floor box ................................................................ 2-35
Rear parcel box ............................................................ 2-37
Stowing golf bags ......................................................... 2-37
Coat hook (Coupe models) ........................................ 2-38
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1. Headlight/turn signal switch
2. Instrument brightness control switch
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so
equipped) or switch for Bluetooth
Hands-
Free Phone System (if so equipped)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn
5. Meters/gauges6. Cruise control main/set switch
(if so equipped)
7. Trip computer mode/setting switch
8. Wiper/washer switch
9. Center ventilator
10. Passenger supplemental air bag11. Side ventilator
12. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster
models)
13. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) OFF switch
(if so equipped) or TCS (Traction control
system) OFF switch (if so equipped)
14. Fuel-filler door opener switch
15. Hood lock release handle
16. Fuse box
17. Tilting steering wheel lock lever
18. Ignition switch/steering lock
19. Navigation system display* or Instrument
pocket
20. Audio system/Clock
21. Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
22. Hazard warning flasher switch
23. Cup holder
24. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
25. Heater/air conditioner control
26. Power outlet
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
SIC3266
INSTRUMENT PANEL2-2
Instruments and controls
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voir tank with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl
alcohol based washer fluid concen-
trates may permanently stain the
grille if spilled while filling the win-
dow washer reservoir tank.
Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommended levels before pouring the
fluid into the window washer reser-
voir tank. Do not use the window
washer reservoir tank to mix the
washer fluid concentrate and water.
To defog/defrost the rear window glass and
outside mirrors, start the engine and push the
switch on. The indicator light
A
will come on.
Push the switch again to turn the defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the
rear window, be careful not to scratch
or damage the rear window de-froster.
Do not use the rear window defroster
switch while the soft top is being
operated or fully opened. The heat
may damage the top material and/or
components. (for Roadster models)
SIC3000
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH
Instruments and controls
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ROOM LIGHTThe interior light has a two-position switch. (
A:
DOOR,
B: OFF)
When the switch is in the DOOR position, the
light will illuminate when a door is opened.
The light will stay on for about 30 seconds when:
The doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key
or the power door lock switch while all doors
are closed.
The driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition
switch.The key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The interior light will turn off while the 30 second
timer is activated, when:
The driver’s door is locked either with the
keyfob, a key or the power door lock switch.
The ignition switch is turned ON.
MAP LIGHTSTo turn on the light, push the plastic surface
C
of the light. Push it again to turn off the light.
When the map light stays on, it will auto-
matically turn off 30 minutes after theignition switch has been turned to the OFF
position. To turn on the light again, turn the
ignition switch to the ON position.
The map and vanity mirror lights will automati-
cally turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation
of the following with the ignition switch in the
ACC or OFF position:
Opening or closing any door
Locking or unlocking with the keyfob, a key or
the power door lock switch
Inserting or removing a key from the ignition
switch
These lights will turn on again when any of the
above operations is performed after the lights
have turned off automatically. (The lights will turn
off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the
above as well.)
CAUTION
Turn off the lights when you leave the
vehicle.
Do not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.
SIC1980A
Coupe models
SIC2238
Roadster models
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Instruments and controls
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The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
When the vanity mirror light stays on, it will
automatically turn off 30 minutes after the
ignition switch has been turned to the OFF
position. To turn on the light again, turn the
ignition switch to the ON position.The light illuminates when the rear hatch is
opened. When the rear hatch is closed, the light
will go off.The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light
will go off.
SIC1859
VANITY MIRROR LIGHT
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
(Coupe models)TRUNK LIGHT (Roadster models)2-42
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description in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.The outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Turn the control knob (located on the driver side
door armrest) to right or left to select the right or
left outside mirror, then adjust using the knob.
SPA1390
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........................... 5-21
Advanced air bag system........................................ 1-35
Air bag system
Advanced Air Bag System ............................... 1-35
Front passenger air bag and status light ..... 1-36
Air bag warning labels ............................................. 1-42
Air bag warning light .................................... 1-43, 2-14
Air cleaner .................................................................. 8-18
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ..................................... 4-9
Air conditioner service ............................. 4-9, 4-12
Air conditioner specification label .................. 9-11
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ..................... 4-12, 9-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)............ 4-9
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle security
system) ......................................................................... 2-19
Alcohol, drugs and driving......................................... 5-6
Anchor point location, Top tether strap .............. 1-24
Antenna ........................................................................ 4-30
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........................... 5-21
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light ............................................................................... 2-11
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care .................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ..................................... 7-5
Audible reminders ..................................................... 2-17Audio operation precautions .................................. 4-14
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)............................................................... 2-40
Automatic passenger seatback tilt
function......................................................... 1-5, 3-17
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................ 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission ..... 5-7, 5-10
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-5
B
Battery .......................................................................... 8-15
Battery saver system ......................................... 2-25
Keyfob.................................................................... 8-24
Before starting the engine ......................................... 5-9
Belts (See drive belts) ............................................. 8-17
Booster seats ............................................................. 1-25
Bluetooth
Hands-Free Phone System with
NISSAN Voice Recognition .................................. 4-31
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-21
Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-13
Brake fluid............................................................. 8-13Brake system ....................................................... 5-21
Parking brake operation .................................... 5-15
Warning light ....................................................... 2-12
Break-in schedule ..................................................... 5-18
Brightness control, Instrument panel ................... 2-26
Bulb check/instrument panel.................................. 2-11
Bulb replacement ...................................................... 8-26
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio............................................ 4-31
Cargo (See vehicle loading information)............. 2-33
Cargo net .................................................................... 2-33
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................. 5-3
CD care and cleaning .............................................. 4-29
Child restraints ........................................................... 1-17
Booster seats ...................................................... 1-25
Installation on front passenger seat ............. 1-20
Precautions on child restraints........................ 1-17
Top tether strap .................................................. 1-24
Top tether strap anchor point location ......... 1-24
Child safety ................................................................. 1-12
Chimes, Audible reminders..................................... 2-17
Circuit breaker, Fusible link .................................... 8-23
Cleaning exterior and interior .......................... 7-2, 7-5
Clock ............................................................................ 2-30
Clutch fluid.................................................................. 8-13
Coat hook .................................................................. 2-38
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Cold weather driving ................................................ 5-25
Command (See Bluetooth
Hands-Free
Phone System)........................................................... 4-37
Compact Disc (CD) changer (See audio
system) ......................................................................... 4-26
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio
system) ......................................................................... 4-21
Compact spare tire ................................................... 8-40
Console box................................................................ 2-35
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 ................................................................ 2-33
D
Daytime running light system ................................. 2-25
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ............................................. 2-23
Dimensions and weights ............................................ 9-8
Display controls (See control panel buttons),
With navigation system .............................................. 4-2Door open warning light .......................................... 2-12
Drive belts ................................................................... 8-17
Driving
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-25
Driving with automatic transmission ..... 5-7, 5-10
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 ........................ 9-10
Emission control system warranty......................... 9-23
Engine
Before starting the engine .................................. 5-9
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 .................................... 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ............................... 2-5
Engine block heater ........................................... 5-26
Engine compartment check locations.............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-8
Engine oil................................................................. 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation......... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity ............................................... 9-5
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-10
Engine specifications ........................................... 9-7
If your vehicle overheats ...................................... 6-9
Oil pressure gauge ............................................... 2-7Starting the engine ............................................... 5-9
Event data recorders ................................................ 9-25
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).............................. 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-10
Filter, Changing engine oil and filter .................... 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ... 2-27
Flat tire............................................................................ 6-2
Flat towing .................................................................. 9-21
Floor mat cleaning ....................................................... 7-5
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................ 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-13
Brake fluid............................................................. 8-13
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Engine coolant ....................................................... 8-8
Engine oil................................................................. 8-9
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-12
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
Front power seat adjustment .................................. 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ............ 1-36
Front power seat adjustment .................................... 1-4
Front seat active head restraints ......................... 1-10
Fuel
Average fuel consumption .................................. 2-9
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FM-AM 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) ............................................................. 9-24
Rear floor box ............................................................. 2-35
Rear hatch ..................................................................... 3-9
Rear hatch opener ....................................................... 3-9
Rear parcel box ......................................................... 2-37
Rear power point....................................................... 2-31
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ........................................................................... 2-23
Rear window wiper and washer switch .............. 2-22
Recorders, Event data ............................................. 9-25
Registering your vehicle in another country.......... 9-9
Remote keyless entry system ................................... 3-5
Reporting safety defects (US only) ...................... 9-23
Rollover........................................................................... 5-5
Roof, Soft top............................................................. 3-13
Room light ................................................................... 2-41
S
Safety
Child seat belts ................................................... 1-12
Reporting safety defects (US only)................ 9-23
Towing safety....................................................... 9-18
Seat adjustment, Front power seat
adjustment ..................................................................... 1-4
Seat belt(s)
Child safety .......................................................... 1-12
Infants .................................................................... 1-13Injured persons.................................................... 1-14
Larger children .................................................... 1-13
Precautions on seat belt usage ...................... 1-10
Pregnant women ................................................. 1-13
Seat belt cleaning ................................................. 7-6
Seat belt extenders ............................................ 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-17
Seat belt warning light ...................................... 2-14
Seat belts ............................................................. 1-10
Seat belts with pretensioners ........................ 1-41
Shoulder belt arm ............................................... 1-16
Small children ...................................................... 1-13
Three-point type with retractor ....................... 1-14
Seat lever, Tilting passenger’s seat ........................ 1-7
Seat(s)
Heated seats........................................................ 2-28
Seats ........................................................................ 1-2
Ventilated net seats .............................................. 1-6
Seatback tilt cancel switch ....................................... 1-8
Secondary rear hatch release ................................ 3-10
Secondary trunk lid release .................................... 3-12
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ............................................... 2-19
Security system, Vehicle security system ........... 2-18
Selector lever, Shift lock release .......................... 5-13
Servicing air conditioner................................. 4-9, 4-12
Shift lock release, Transmission ............................ 5-13
Shifting
Automatic transmission ............................ 5-7, 5-10
Manual transmission ................................. 5-7, 5-13
Shoulder belt arm...................................................... 1-16
Soft top, Care and cleaning ..................................... 7-3
Soft top, If the top does not open or close ....... 3-19
Soft top, Soft top indicator light................ 2-17, 3-17Soft top, Soft top operation ................................... 3-13
Spare tire ....................................................................... 9-8
Spark plugs................................................................. 8-17
Speed, Speed indicator ............................................. 2-9
Speedometer ................................................................ 2-4
Starting
Before starting the engine .................................. 5-9
Jump starting .......................................................... 6-7
Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2
Push starting .......................................................... 6-9
Starting the engine ............................................... 5-9
Status light, Front passenger air bag .................. 1-36
Steering
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-12
Power steering system ...................................... 5-20
Steering wheel switch for audio controls..... 4-29
Tilting steering wheel......................................... 3-25
Stopwatch ................................................................... 2-10
Storage ........................................................................ 2-32
Stowing golf bags ..................................................... 2-37
Sun visors ................................................................... 3-25
Sunglasses holder .................................................... 2-32
Supplemental air bag warning labels................... 1-42
Supplemental air bag warning light .......... 1-43, 2-14
Supplemental restraint system............................... 1-28
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.................................................................... 1-28
Switch
Audio control steering wheel switch ............. 4-29
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................ 2-27
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-24
Ignition switch ........................................................ 5-6
Ignition switch automatic transmission
models .......................................................... 5-7, 5-10
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