key NISSAN 370Z COUPE 2010 Owners Manual

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1. Hood (P.3-16)
2. Headlight and turn signal— Operation (P.2-29)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-24) 3. Windshield wiper and washer
— Operation (P.2-27)
— Maintenance (P.8-18)
4. Power windows (P.2-42) 5. Outside mirrors (P.3-38)
6. Recovery hook (P.6-22)
7. License plate installation (P.9-13)
8. Tires
— Wheels and tires (P.8-28, P.9-8)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(P.2-10, P.5-3)
9. Doors — Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13)EXTERIOR FRONT0-4
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COUPE MODELS1. High-mounted stop light (bulb replacement)(P.8-24)
2. Rear window defroster (P.2-29)
3. Satellite antenna (if so equipped) (P.4-25) 4. Rear hatch
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13)
— Rear hatch opener switch (P.3-17)
5. Rear fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-33)
6. Rear combination light (bulb replacement) (P.8-24) 7. Fuel-filler door
— Operation (P.3-34)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)EXTERIOR REAR
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1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch(P.5-27)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-29)
3. Meters and Gauges (combimeter) (P.2-4)
4. Triple meter (P.2-7) 5. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-27)
6. Hood release handle (P.3-16)
7. Intelligent Key port (P.5-10)
8. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-14)9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
— Menu control switch or tuning switch (P.4-71)
— BACK switch (P.4-71)
— Phone switch (if so equipped) (P.4-74)
— Volume control switches (P.4-71)
— Source select switch (P.4-71)
10. Tilt steering lever (P.3-35)
11. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-34)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-27)
12. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control switches (P.5-20)
13. Selector lever for automatic transmission (P.5-12)/ Shift lever for manual transmission (P.5-16)
14. Parking brake (P.5-20)COCKPIT0-10
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Warninglight Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light 2-9Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light2-9Brake warning light
2-9Charge warning light2-10Engine oil pressure warning
light 2-10Intelligent Key system warning
light2-10Low tire pressure warning light 2-10Master warning light
2-11Seat belt warning light 2-11Supplemental air bag warning
light 2-12Indicator
light Name
Page
Cruise indicator light 2-12Front passenger air bag status
light 2-13High beam indicator light 2-13Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-13Rear fog light indicator light* 2-14Security indicator light
2-14Slip indicator light 2-14Small light indicator lights 2-14Soft top indicator light (Road-
ster models) 2-14SynchroRev Match mode (S-
MODE) indicator*2-15Transmission position indicator
light*2-12Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-15Indicator
light Name Page
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
2-15
*: if so equipped
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1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch(P.5-27)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-29)
3. Meters and Gauges (combimeter) (P.2-4)
4. Triple meter (P.2-7) 5. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-27)
6. Hood release handle (P.3-16)
7. Intelligent Key port (P.5-10)
8. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-14)9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
— Menu control switch or tuning switch (P.4-71)
— BACK switch (P.4-71)
— Phone switch (if so equipped) (P.4-74)
— Volume control switches (P.4-71)
— Source select switch (P.4-71)
10. Tilt steering lever (P.3-35)
11. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-34)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-27)
12. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control switches (P.5-20)
13. Selector lever for automatic transmission (P.5-12)/ Shift lever for manual transmission (P.5-16)
14. Parking brake (P.5-20)COCKPIT2-2
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light
Master warning light
Security indicator light
Seat belt warning light and chime
Slip indicator light
Automatic transmission check warning light*
Supplemental air bag warning light
Small light indicator light
Brake warning light
Transmission position indicator*
Soft top indicator light (Roadster models)
Cruise indicator light
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) indi-
cator*
Charge warning light
Front passenger air bag status light
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning light
High beam indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Intelligent Key system warning light
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)*: if so equipped
Low tire pressure warning light
Rear fog light indicator light*
CHECKING BULBSWith all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on (if so equipped):
,
or
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,
,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
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or
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,
,
,
,
If any light does not come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system checked by
a NISSAN dealer. Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the vehicle information display. (See
“VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY” later in
this section.)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS2-8
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Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see a
NISSAN dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Engine oil pressure warning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or comes on during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediatelyand call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See
“ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section.)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Key system warning light
After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 seconds
and then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
electrical steering lock system or the Intelligent
Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to free the
steering lock or to start the engine. If the light
comes on while the engine is running, you can
drive the vehicle. However in these cases,
contact a NISSAN dealer for repair as soon as
possible.
Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is notfunctioning properly.
After the ignition switch is pushed ON, this light
illuminates for about 1 second and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. The low tire pressure warning
light does not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to
the recommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to
activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
For additional information, see “TIRE PRES-
SURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section and “TIRE
PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)”
in the “6. In case of emergency” section.
TPMS malfunction:
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is
pushed ON. The light will remain on after the 1
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minute. Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
For additional information, see “TIRE PRES-
SURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.
WARNING
.If the light does not illuminate with
the ignition switch pushed ON, have
the vehicle checked by a NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible.
. If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle
speed, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop the vehicle as
soon as possible. Driving with un-
der-inflated tires may permanently
damage the tires and increase the
likelihood of tire failure. Serious
vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could
result in serious personal injury.
Check the tire pressure for all four
tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure
shownontheTireandLoading
Information label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If
the light still illuminates while driv-
ing after adjusting the tire pressure,
a tire may be flat. If you have a flat
tire, replace it with a spare tire as
soon as possible.
. When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute. The light will
remain on after the 1 minute. Con-
tact your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
. Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
CAUTION
.The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure
to check the tire pressure regularly.
. If the vehicle is being driven at
speeds of less than 16 MPH (25
km/h) , the TPMS may not operate correctly.
. Be sure to install the specified size
of tires to the four wheels correctly.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the master warning light illuminates if any of the
following are displayed on the vehicle informa-
tion display:
.No key warning
. Low fuel warning
. Low washer fluid warning
. Parking brake release warning
. Door/rear hatch open warning
See “VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY” later
in this section.
Seat belt warning light and chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition
switch is pushed to the ON position, and will
remain illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is
fastened. At the same time, the chime will sound
for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt
is securely fastened.
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For more details about the electric soft top
operation, see “SOFT TOP (Roadster models)”
in the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments”
section.
SynchroRev Match mode
(S-MODE) indicator
(if so equipped)
This indicator will illuminate when the
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) is acti-
vated. (“SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) (if
so equipped for Manual Transmission models)”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section)
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
The light comes on when the vehicle dynamic
control off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the vehicle dynamic control
system and traction control system are not
operating. When the vehicle dynamic control
off indicator light and slip indicator light come on
with the vehicle dynamic control system turned
on, this light alerts the driver to the fact that thevehicle dynamic control system’s fail-safe mode
is operating, for example the vehicle dynamic
control system may not be functioning properly.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
vehicle dynamic control system function will be
canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For
additional information, see “VEHICLE DYNAMIC
CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chimeA chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or
LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left in the
Intelligent Key port. Make sure the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position, and take
the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the
vehicle.Light reminder chimeA chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
or
position and the ignition switch in the ACC, OFF
or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chimeA chime will sound if the vehicle speed is above
4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking brake applied.
Stop the vehicle and release the parking brake.Brake pad wear warningThe disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depresse
d. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
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If this indicator appears, push the push-button
ignition switch while lightly turning the steering
wheel right and left.3. Key insertion indicatorThis indicator appears when the key needs to be
inserted into the key port. (For example, the
Intelligent Key battery is discharged.)
If this indicator appears, insert the key into the
key port in the correct direction. (See “PUSH-
BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section.)4. Intelligent Key removal indicatorThis indicator appears when the driver’s door is
opened with the ignition switch in the OFF or
LOCK position and the Intelligent Key placed in
the key port. A key reminder chime also sounds.
If this indicator appears, remove the Intelligent
Key from the key port and take it with you when
leaving the vehicle.5. NO KEY warningThis warning appears in either of the following
conditions.
No Intelligent Key inside the vehicle:
The warning appears when the door is closed
with the Intelligent Key left outside the vehicle
and the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position. Make sure that the Intelligent Key isinside the vehicle.
Unregistered Intelligent Key:
The warning appears when the ignition switch is
pushed from the LOCK position and the
Intelligent Key cannot be recognized by the
system. You cannot start the engine with an
unregistered key. Use the registered Intelligent
Key.
See “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section for
more details.
6. SHIFT “P” warning (Automatic Trans-
mission models)This warning appears when the ignition switch is
pushed to stop the engine with the selector lever
in any position except the P (Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the selector lever
to the P (Park) position or push the ignition
switch to the ON position.
An inside warning chime will also sound. (See
“INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section.)7. “PUSH” warning (Automatic Trans-
mission models)This warning appears when the selector lever is
moved to the P (Park) position with the ignition
switch in the ACC position after the SHIFT “P”
warning appears.
To push the ignition switch to the OFF position,
perform the following procedure:
SHIFT “P” warning
?(Move the selector
lever to “P”) ?PUSH warning ?(Push the
ignition switch ?ignition switch position is
turned to ON) ?PUSH warning ?(Push the
ignition switch ?ignition switch position is
turned to OFF)
8. Intelligent Key battery discharge in-
dicatorThis indicator appears when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery with
a new one. (See “INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY
REPLACEMENT” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.)9. Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models)This indicator means that the engine will start by
pushing the ignition switch with the clutch pedal
depressed.
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