ECO mode NISSAN 370Z COUPE 2012 Owner's Guide

3-14Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Locking doors, rear hatch/trunk lid and
fuel-filler door
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF positionand make sure you carry the Intelligent Key
with you.*
2. Close all the doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid.
3. Push the LOCK
button*1on the
Intelligent Key.
4. All the doors, the rear hatch/trunk lid and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
*: Doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid will lock with the Intelligent Key while the ignition switch is in
the ACC or ON position.
Unlocking doors, rear hatch/trunk lid and
fuel-filler door
1. Push the UNLOCKbutton*2on the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The driver’s door and fuel-filler door will unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button on the
Intelligent Key again within 60 seconds.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once again. All the doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid will
unlock. All doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid will be
locked automatically unless one of the following
operations is performed within 1 minute after
pushing the UNLOCK
button on the
Intelligent Key while the doors are locked. If
during this 1-minute time period, the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all
doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid will be locked
automatically after another 1 minute.
. Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
. Inserting the Intelligent Key into the Intelli-
gent Key port
Opening windows
The UNLOCKbutton operation also allows
you to open a window that is equipped with the
automatic open/close function. (See “Power
windows” (P.2-44) .)
To open the window, push the door UNLOCK
button*2on the Intelligent Key for about
3 seconds after the door is unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button.
Window cannot be closed using the Intelligent
Key.
The door window can be opened or closed by
turning the metal key in a door lock. (See
“Doors” (P.3-4).)
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button*3on the Key
for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key are pushed. (Note: Panic button should
be pushed for more than 1 second.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn mode
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button*1is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCK
button*2is pushed,
the hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
twice. When the UNLOCK
button is
pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the

horn operates.Hazard indicator and horn mode:
DOOR LOCKDOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or rear hatch/trunk request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - twiceHAZARD -
once
OUTSIDE CHIME - once
Remote keyless entry system (Using
orbutton) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - once HAZARD -
once
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or rear hatch/trunk request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - none HAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME - none
Remote keyless entry system (Using
orbutton) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - none HAZARD - none
HORN - none
Switching procedure:
To switch the hazard indicator and horn (chime)
operation, push the LOCK
*1and UN-
LOCK
*2buttons on the Intelligent Key
simultaneously for more than 2 seconds.
. When the hazard indicator mode is set, the
hazard indicator flashes 3 times.
. When the hazard indicator and horn mode is
set, the hazard indicator flashes once and
the horn chirps once.
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3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2580
SECONDARY REAR HATCH RELEASE
The secondary rear hatch release mechanism
allows opening the rear hatch in the event of
discharged battery or emergency.
The release handle is located under the cargo
room floor. To open the rear hatch from the
passenger compartment, perform the following
procedure.
1. Remove the cargo floor mat.
2. Find the rear hatch release handle
*1as
shown in the illustration.
3. Free the release handle that is fixed with velcro. 4. Firmly pull the release handle until the rear
hatch releases.
WARNING
.Do not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “Exhaust gas (carbon monox-
ide)” (P.5-2) of this manual.
. Closely supervise children when
they are around cars to prevent
them from playing and becoming
locked in the trunk where they could
be seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the trunk closed, when
not in use, and prevent children’s
access to Intelligent Keys.
TRUNK LID (Roadster models)

4 Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio,phone and voice recognition systems
Safety note ........................................................................\
.......... 4-3
Center multi-function control panel (models with
navigation system) .................................................................... 4-3
How to use multi-function controller .............................. 4-4
How to use touch screen ................................................. 4-4
Menu options ........................................................................\
4-6
How to select menus on the screen .............................. 4-7
Vehicle information and settings (models with
navigation system) .................................................................... 4-7 How to use STATUS button ............................................. 4-7
How to use brightness control and display
ON/OFF button ................................................................... 4-7
How to use INFO button .................................................. 4-8
How to use SETTING button ....................................... 4-11
RearView monitor (models with navigation system) ..... 4-18 How to read displayed lines .......................................... 4-18
How to park with predicted course lines ................... 4-19
Difference between predicted and
actual distances ................................................................ 4-20
How to adjust screen ...................................................... 4-23
Operating tips ................................................................... 4-23
Ventilators ........................................................................\
......... 4-24 Center ventilators ............................................................. 4-24
Side ventilators ................................................................. 4-24 Heater and air conditioner .................................................. 4-24
Automatic air conditioner (Type A) ............................ 4-25
Automatic air conditioner (Type B) ........................... 4-28
Operating tips ................................................................. 4-30
In-cabin microfilter ......................................................... 4-30
Servicing air conditioner .............................................. 4-30
Audio system ........................................................................\
.. 4-31 Audio operation precautions ....................................... 4-31
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player ....... 4-43
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer (models without navigation system) ......... 4-47
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD) player
(models with navigation system) ................................ 4-52
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player operation
(models with navigation system) ................................ 4-56
USB memory operation (models with
navigation system) ......................................................... 4-59
Bluetooth
®streaming audio (models with
navigation system) ......................................................... 4-63
iPod
®player operation (models with
navigation system) ......................................................... 4-68
Music Box
®(if so equipped) ...................................... 4-69
Auxiliary input jacks (models with
navigation system) ......................................................... 4-75
CD/DVD/USB memory care and cleaning .............. 4-76

Steering-wheel-mounted controls for audio .............. 4-77
Antenna ........................................................................\
....... 4-79
Car phone or CB radio ........................................................ 4-80
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system (models with
navigation system) ................................................................. 4-81
Regulatory information .................................................... 4-82
Voice commands .............................................................. 4-82
Control buttons ................................................................. 4-83
Connecting procedure .................................................... 4-83
Phone selection ................................................................ 4-84
Vehicle phonebook .......................................................... 4-84
Making a call ..................................................................... 4-86
Receiving a call ................................................................. 4-87
During a call ...................................................................... 4-88
Phone setting .................................................................... 4-89
Troubleshooting guide ..................................................... 4-90 Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system (models without
navigation system) (if so equipped) ................................. 4-91
Regulatory information .................................................. 4-92
Using the system ........................................................... 4-93
Control buttons ............................................................... 4-95
Getting started ............................................................... 4-95
List of voice commands ............................................... 4-97
Speaker Adaptation (SA) mode .............................. 4-100
Troubleshooting guide ............................................... 4-102
NISSAN Voice Recognition System (models with
navigation system) ............................................................. 4-103
NISSAN voice recognition Standard Mode ......... 4-103
Using the system ........................................................ 4-106
NISSAN voice recognition Alternate
Command Mode ......................................................... 4-114
Using the system ........................................................ 4-123
Troubleshooting guide ............................................... 4-128

WARNING
.Do not disassemble or modify this
system. If you do, it may result in
accidents, fire, or electric shock.
. Do not use this system if you notice
any abnormality, such as a frozen
screen or lack of sound. Continued
use of the system may result in
accident, fire or electric shock.
. In case you notice any foreign
object in the system hardware, spill
liquid on it, or notice smoke or smell
coming from it, stop using the
system immediately and contact
your nearest NISSAN dealer. Ignor-
ing such conditions may lead to
accidents, fire, or electric shock.
. Park the vehicle in a safe location
and apply the parking brake to view
the images on the front center dis-
play screen.
Do not attempt to operate the system in
extreme temperature conditions [below
− 48F( −208 C) and above 1588 F (708C)].
Operating this system under these condi-
tions may result in system malfunctions.
SAA2273
1. “STATUS” status display button (P.4-7)
2, 3, 7, 8, 9. For navigation system control buttons (Refer to
the separate Navigation System Owner’s Man-
ual.)
4. Multi-function controller (P.4-4)
5. “PHONE” Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem button (P.4-81)
6. “
OFF” brightness control and display ON/
OFF button (P.4-7)
10. “INFO” vehicle and navigation information button (P.4-8)
11. “SETTING” button (P.4-11)
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SAFETY NOTE CENTER MULTI-FUNCTION
CONTROL PANEL (models with
navigation system)

SAA2477
HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE
SCREEN
Vehicle functions are viewed on the display
screen in menus. To select each key item,
highlight the preferred item using the multi-
function controller and push the ENTER button.
Whenever a menu selection is made or menu
item is highlighted, different areas on the screen
provide you with important information. See the
following for details.
1. Header:Shows the path used to get to the current
screen. (i.e. push SETTING button >
choose “Comfort” menu item.) 2. Menu Selections:
Shows the options to choose within that
menu screen.
3. UP/DOWN Movement indicator: Shows that the multi-function controller may
be used to move UP/DOWN on the screen
and select more options.
4. Menu Items Counter: Shows the total number of items listed
across all pages for the current menu (i.e.
3/7) .
5. Footer/Information Line: Provides more information (if available)
about the menu selection currently high-
lighted. (i.e. Adjust head lamp on time after
shut-off.)
HOW TO USE STATUS BUTTON
To display the status of the audio, air conditioner
system, fuel consumption and navigation sys-
tem, push the STATUS button. The following
information will appear when the STATUS button
is pushed repeatedly.
Audio and Air conditioner system ?Audio and
fuel economy ?Audio and Navigation system
HOW TO USE BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL AND DISPLAY ON/OFF BUTTON
Push the “OFF” button to switch the display
brightness to the daytime mode or the nighttime
mode, and to adjust the display brightness using
the multi-function controller while the indicator is
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
The display brightness can also be adjusted
using the brightness UP button (+)or bright-
ness DOWN button (−).
Push and hold the “
OFF” button for more
than 2 seconds to turn the display off. Push the
button again to turn the display on.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION AND
SETTINGS (models with navigation
system)

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SAA2482
1. Set the interval (mileage) of the maintenanceschedule. To determine the recommended
maintenance interval, refer to your “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”.
2. To display the reminder automatically when the desired distance is reached, select the
“Reminder” key.
3. Reset the driving distance to the new maintenance schedule.
4. To return to the previous screen, push the BACK button.
The unit can be converted between “US” and
“Metric”. (See “How to use SETTING button”
(P.4-11) .)
SAA3003
Example
The Reminder will be automatically displayed
when the specified distance has been driven
and every time the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC or ON position. The reminder will not
appear while driving.
Select the “OK” key to hide the reminder for the
rest of the current drive.
To stop the reminder from appearing, perform
one of the following actions:
. Select the “Reset Distance”.
. Deactivate the “Reminder”.
. Increase the “Interval” distance to be more
than the current distance being tracked.
SAA2483
Others information
The Others information display will appear when
pushing the INFO button and selecting the
“Others” key.
GPS Position:
For the details of this item, see the separate
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
Voice Recognition:
For the details of this item, see “NISSAN Voice
Recognition System (models with navigation
system)” (P.4-103) .

SAA2484
HOW TO USE SETTING BUTTON
The display as illustrated will appear when the
SETTING button is pushed.
For navigation settings, refer to the separate
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
SAA2485
Example
Audio settings
The display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button and selecting the
“Audio” key.
Bass/Treble/Balance/Fade:
To adjust the speaker tone quality and sound
balance, select the “Bass”, “Treble”, “Balance”
or “Fade” key and adjust it with the multi-
function controller.
These items can also be adjusted by pushing
and turning the AUDIO knob.Speed Sensitive Vol.:
The audio system’s volume is increased with the
vehicle speed. Select the “Speed Sensitive Vol.”
and adjust the effect level with the multi-function
controller. The Speed Sensitive Volume function
is turned off when the level is set to “OFF”.
Increasing the value will cause the volume to
increase faster with vehicle speed.
DivX
®Registration Code:
The registration code for a device that is used to
download DivX
®files will be displayed on the
screen. If a disc is loaded or a USB memory is
connected to the audio system, this function will
not be activated.
Display Album Cover Art:
When this item is turned to ON, the album cover
image is displayed when playing iPod
®or MP3
music files through a CD, DVD or USB memory.
When the image is not properly embedded in
the file or device, the image will not be
displayed.
Phone settings
For details of the “Phone” settings, see “Blue-
tooth®hands-free phone system (models with
navigation system)” (P.4-81) .
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Bluetooth®settings
For details of the “Bluetooth” settings, see
“Bluetooth®hands-free phone system (models
with navigation system)” (P.4-81) or “Bluetooth®
streaming audio (models with navigation sys-
tem)” (P.4-63).
SAA2554
Example
Volume and Beeps settings
The display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button, selecting the
“Volume & Beeps” key.
Audio Volume:
To increase or decrease the audio volume,
select the “Audio Volume” and adjust it with
the multi-function controller. You can also adjust
the audio volume by turning the VOLUME
control knob.
Guidance Volume:
To adjust the guidance voice volume louder or
softer, select the “Guidance Volume” and adjust it with the multi-function controller.
You can also adjust the guidance voice volume
by turning the VOLUME control knob while voice
guidance is being announced.
Ringtone/Incoming Call/Outgoing Call:
For the details of these items, see “Bluetooth
®
hands-free phone system (models with naviga-
tion system)” (P.4-81).
Switch Beeps:
When this item is turned to ON, you will hear a
beep sound when you use a button.
Guidance Voice:
When this item is turned to ON, you will hear
voice guidance in the navigation operation or in
other operations.
NOTE:
When the voice guidance is being an-
nounced during audio playback, turning
the volume knob does not adjust the music
level; it adjusts the guidance volume level.
If voice guidance is not being heard,
please check the Guidance Volume level.