light NISSAN 370Z COUPE 2013 Z34 Owner's Manual

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1-36Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
sensor to turn the air bag OFF. Always be sure
to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly
for the most effective protection by the seat belt
and supplemental air bag.
The occupant classification sensor is designed
to operate as described above to turn the front
passenger air bag OFF for specified child
restraints. Failing to properly secure child
restrains and to use the ALR mode (child
restraint mode) may allow the restraint to tip or
move in an accident or sudden stop. This can
also result in the passenger air bag inflating in a
crash instead of being OFF. (See “Child
restraints” (P.1-18) for proper use and installa-
tion.)
If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the
passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a
crash. However, heavy objects placed on the
seat could result in air bag inflation, because of
the object being detected by the occupant
classification sensor. Other conditions could
also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are on the
seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.
Always be sure that you and all vehicle
occupants are seated and restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light, you can
monitor when the front passenger air bag is
automatically turned OFF with the seat occu-pied. The light will not illuminate when the front
passenger seat is unoccupied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
passenger air bag status light is illuminated
(indicating that the air bag is OFF) , it could be
that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting
on the seat properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,
the passenger air bag status light may or may
not be illuminated, depending on the size of the
child and the type of child restraint being used. If
the passenger air bag status light is not
illuminated (indicating that the air bag might
inflate in a crash), it could be that the child
restraint or seat belt is not being used properly.
Make sure that the child restraint is installed
properly, the seat belt is used properly and the
occupant is positioned properly. If the passen-
ger air bag status light is still not illuminated, try
a different child restraint.
If the passenger air bag status light will not
illuminate even though you believe that the child
restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are
properly positioned, the system may be sensing
an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is
OFF). Your NISSAN dealer can check that the
system is OFF by using a special tool. However,
until you have confirmed with your dealer that
your air bag is working properly, do not transporta child in this vehicle.
The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System and
passenger air bag status light will take a few
seconds to register a change in the passenger
seat status. However, if the seat becomes
unoccupied, the air bag status light will remain
off.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air
bag system, the supplemental air bag warning
light
, located in the meter and gauges area
will blink. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
Other supplemental front-impact air bag
precautions
GUID-A80FB427-A1CC-4F47-A30F-B751F6F8C907
WARNING
. Do not place any objects on the
steering wheel pad or on the instru-
ment panel. Also, do not place any
objects between any occupant and
the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles and cause
injury if the front air bag inflates.
. Do not place objects with sharp
edges on the seat. Also, do not
place heavy objects on the seat that

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1-38Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SSS0982
FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IM-
PACT AND ROOF/DOOR-MOUNTED
CURTAIN SIDE-IMPACT SUPPLEMEN-
TAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
GUID-DF0A0CC7-16B6-455F-BB8D-7F450B825E8EThe side air bags are located in the outside of
the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air
bags are located in the side roof rails (Coupe) or
upper side of the door trim (Roadster) . These
systems are designed to meet voluntary guide-
lines to help reduce the risk of injury to out-of-
position occupants.However, all of the
information, cautions and warnings in this
manual still apply and must be followed.
The side air bags and curtain air bags are
designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions, although they may inflate if the forces
in another type of collision are similar to those of
a higher severity side impact. They are designed
to inflate on the side where the vehicle is
impacted. They may not inflate in certain side
collisions on the side where the vehicle is
impacted.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper supplemental side air bag
and curtain air bag operation.
When side air bags and curtain air bags inflate, a
fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by
release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and
does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken
not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air promptly.
Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts,
help to cushion the impact force on the chest
and pelvis of the front occupants. Curtain air
bags help to cushion the impact force to the
head of occupants. They can help save lives and
reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating
side air bags and curtain air bags may cause
abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags and
curtain air bags do not provide restraint to the
lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far as
practical away from the side air bag, and seated
as far away as practical from the door finishers
and side roof rails. The side air bags and curtain
air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect
the out-of-position occupants. Because of this,
the force of the side air bags and curtain air
bags inflating can increase the risk of injury if the
occupant is too close to, or is against, these air
bag modules during inflation. The side air bags
and curtain air bags will remain inflated for a
short period of time.
The side air bags and curtain air bags
operate only when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The air bag warning light
will turn off after about 7 seconds if the
systems are operational.
WARNING
.
Do not place any objects near the
seatback of the front seats. Also, do
not place any objects (an umbrella,
bag, etc.) between the front door
finisher and the front seat. Such
objects may become dangerous
projectiles and cause injury if a side

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1-40Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
collisions. Working with the seat belt retractor, it
helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle
becomes involved in certain types of collisions,
helping to restrain front seat occupants.
The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt
retractor. These seat belts are used the same
way as conventional seat belts.
When a pretensioner seat belt activates, smoke
is released and a loud noise may be heard. The
smoke is not harmful, and it does not indicate a
fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it as it
may cause irritation and choking. Those with a
history of a breathing condition should get fresh
air promptly.
After pretensioner activation, load limiters allow
the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to
reduce forces against the chest.
The supplemental air bag warning light
is
used to indicate malfunctions in the pretensioner
system. (See “Supplemental air bag warning
light” (P.1-40) for more details.) If the supple-
mental air bag warning light indicates there is a
malfunction, have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the seat belt preten-
sioners and guide the buyer to the appropriate
sections in this Owner’s Manual.
SSS1016
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LABELS
GUID-549222CF-B492-4E1B-B5E6-20F84501EEC6Warning labels about the supplemental front-
impact air bag are placed in the vehicle as
shown in the illustration.
*1SRS air bagGUID-2F5CAC5A-23BD-4BB6-B2E5-31EFC6715046The warning labels are located on the surface of
the sun visors.
SPA1097
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT
GUID-7D5BB605-BB36-4779-89FA-F532F2873F23The supplemental air bag warning light, display-
ing
in the instrument panel, monitors the
circuits of the supplemental front-impact air bag,
front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag, roof-mounted (Coupe models) or door-
mounted (Roadster models) curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag, and seat belt pretensioner
systems. The monitored circuits include the air
bag systems, pretensioners and all related
wiring.
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the supplemental air bag warning light illumi-
nates for about 7 seconds and then turns off.

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This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and
pretensioner systems need servicing:
.The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on approximately 7 seconds after
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner systems may
not operate properly. They must be checked and
repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest
NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as
soon as possible.
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PRO-
CEDURE
GUID-C7BC35D5-D3D0-48A1-908C-5838D89C73C1The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags
and pretensioners are designed to activate on a
one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is
damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light
will remain illuminated after inflation has oc-
curred. Repair and replacement of these sys-
tems should be done only by a NISSAN dealer.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain
air bags, pretensioners and related parts should
be pointed out to the person conducting the
maintenance. The ignition switch should always
be in the LOCK position when working under
the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
. Once a front air bag, side air bag, or
curtain air bag has inflated, the air
bag module will not function again
and must be replaced. Additionally,
the activated pretensioner must
also be replaced. The air bag mod-
ule and pretensioner system should
be replaced by a NISSAN dealer.
The air bag module and preten-
sioner system cannot be repaired. .
The front air bag, side air bag and
curtain air bag systems and the
pretensioner system should be in-
spected by a NISSAN dealer if there
is any damage to the front end or
side portion of the vehicle.
. If you need to dispose of the
supplemental air bag or preten-
sioner systems or scrap the vehicle,
contact a NISSAN dealer. Correct
supplemental air bag and seat belt
pretensioner system disposal pro-
cedures are set forth in the appro-
priate NISSAN Service Manual.
Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit...
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................ 2-3
Instrument panel ...
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2-4
Meters and gauges ...
................................................................... 2-5
Speedometer and odometer ...
............................................ 2-6
Tachometer ...
........................................................................\
... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
................................ 2-7
Fuel gauge ...
........................................................................\
.... 2-7
Triple meter ...
........................................................................\
... 2-8
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ...
............... 2-9
Checking bulbs ...
................................................................. 2-10
Warning lights ...
................................................................... 2-10
Indicator lights ...
................................................................... 2-14
Audible reminders ...
............................................................ 2-16
Vehicle information display ...
.................................................. 2-17
Operational indicators ...
..................................................... 2-18
Warnings and alerts ...
........................................................ 2-20
Maintenance indicators ...
................................................... 2-21
Trip computer ...
.................................................................... 2-22
Security systems ...
.................................................................... 2-27
Vehicle Security System ...
................................................. 2-27
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
.......................... 2-28
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...
............................... 2-30
Rear window defroster switch ...
............................................ 2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch ...
....................................... 2-32
Xenon headlights ...
.............................................................. 2-32 Headlight switch
...
............................................................ 2-32
Turn signal switch ...
.......................................................... 2-35
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ...
.............................. 2-35
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
........................................... 2-36
Horn ...
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.................. 2-36
Heated seats (if so equipped) ...
........................................... 2-37
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ...
...................... 2-38
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ...
................. 2-39
Power outlet ...
........................................................................\
.... 2-40
Storage ...
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............ 2-41
Instrument pocket (except for navigation system
equipped models) ...
.......................................................... 2-41
Cup holders ...
..................................................................... 2-41
Glove box ...
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. 2-42
Console box ...
.................................................................... 2-42
Rear parcel box ...
.............................................................. 2-43
Cargo cover (if so equipped) ...
..................................... 2-43
Windows ...
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......... 2-44
Power windows ...
.............................................................. 2-44
Interior lights ...
........................................................................\
... 2-47
Map lights ...
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2-47
Interior light control switch ...
.......................................... 2-47
Vanity mirror lights ...
................................................................. 2-48
Cargo area courtesy light (Roadster models) ...
............... 2-49
Cargo light (Coupe models) ...
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Trunk light (Roadster models)...
............................................ 2-49
HomeLink®Universal Transceiver (Type A) (if
so equipped) ...
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... 2-50
Programming HomeLink
®...
............................................... 2-50
Programming HomeLink®for
Canadian customers ...
........................................................ 2-52
Operating the HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...
..... 2-52
Programming trouble-diagnosis ...
.................................... 2-52
Clearing the programmed information ...
........................ 2-53
Reprogramming a single HomeLink
®button ...
............ 2-53
If your vehicle is stolen ...
................................................... 2-53 HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver (Type B)
(if so equipped) ...
..................................................................... 2-54
Programming HomeLink
®...
............................................. 2-54
Programming HomeLink®for Canadian customers
and gate openers ...
........................................................... 2-56
Operating the HomeLink
®
Universal Transceiver ...
.................................................... 2-56
Programming troubleshooting ...
..................................... 2-57
Clearing the programmed information ...
...................... 2-57
Reprogramming a single HomeLink
®button ...
.......... 2-57
If your vehicle is stolen ...
................................................. 2-57

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GUID-DACA7269-B34B-4621-8C57-828D42730C1C
SSI0652
1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch(P.5-28)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-32)
3. Meters and Gauges (combimeter) (P.2-5)
4. Triple meter (P.2-8)
5. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-30) 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.4-74)
— BACK switch (P.4-74) — Phone switch (if so equipped) (P.4-77)
— Volume control switches (P.4-74)
— Source select switch (P.4-74)
10. Tilt steering lever (P.3-36)
11. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-36)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-28)
12. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches (P.5-21)
13. Selector lever for automatic transmission (P.5-12)/Shift lever for manual transmission
(P.5-16)
14. Parking brake (P.5-21)
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COCKPIT

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2-4Instruments and controls
GUID-354CD56D-BD15-4FBC-90E5-D8EA13355C2F
SSI0653
1. Ventilator (P.4-24)
2. Center display and multi-function control panel(if so equipped) (P.4-3) or Instrument pocket (if
so equipped) (P.2-41)
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting buttons (if so
equipped) (P.4-7) — Bluetooth®Hands-Free Phone System (if so
equipped) (P.4-77, P.4-88)
3. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-33)
4. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-28)
5. Fuse box cover (P.8-23)
6. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-8)
7. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-36) 8. Seat heater switch (if so equipped) (P.2-37) or
Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-38)
9. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster models) (P.3-21)
10. SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) switch (if so equipped) (P.5-17)
11. Heater and air conditioner (P.4-24) — Rear window defroster switch (P.2-31)
12. Audio system (P.4-31)
13. Power outlet (P.2-40)
14. Glove box (P.2-42)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT PANEL

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GUID-278D386A-E7FF-4693-9355-A651D337A72C
SSI0509
1. ENTER/NEXT switch (P.2-22)
2. Fuel gauge (P.2-7)
3. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-9)
4. Tachometer (P.2-6)
5. Speedometer (P.2-6)
6. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-35)
7. Vehicle information display (P.2-17)8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)
9. Transmission position indicator (if so equipped)
(P.2-16)
— SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) indica-
tor (if so equipped) (P.5-17)
SSI0521
10. Odometer/Twin trip odometer control knob(P.2-6)
11. Odometer/Twin trip odometer (P.2-6)
12. Engine oil temperature gauge (P.2-8)
13. Voltmeter (P.2-8)
14. Clock (P.2-8, P.2-25)
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METERS AND GAUGES

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SIC3975
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
GUID-D5E661BA-ABB6-4187-81AB-36A1F6EA0A18The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem-
perature.
The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range when the gauge points within the
zone
*1shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If gauge is over
the normal range, stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible. If the engine is
overheated, continued operation of the
vehicle may seriously damage the en-
gine. See “If your vehicle overheats”
(P.6-16) for immediate action required.
SIC3976
FUEL GAUGEGUID-913F58A4-7C94-40BF-A84A-AA3C1EDD0145The gauge indicates the
approximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers “E” (Empty) .
The low fuel warning
appears on the vehicle
information display when the amount of fuel in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the gauge reaches
“E”. There will be a small reserve of fuel in the
tank when the fuel gauge reaches “E”.
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
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