center console NISSAN 370Z COUPE 2014 Z34 Owners Manual

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The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches located on the center console can
be operated independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select the desired heat range.
.For high heat, push the HI side of theswitch
*1..For low heat, push the LO side of theswitch
*2..The indicator light*3will illuminate
when the heater is on.
3. To turn off the heater, return the switch to the level position. Make sure that the
indicator light turns off. The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
off the switch.
SIC2771
The climate controlled seat warms up or cools
down the front seats by blowing warm or cool air
from the surface of the seat. The switches
located on the center console can be operated
independently of each other.
The surface temperature of the climate con-
trolled seats is automatically controlled at an
optimum temperature. However, adjust the
temperature using the control knob if the seats
are too hot or cold.
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
*Ato the heat side
*1or to the cool side*2. The indicator
light
*Bon the control knob will illuminate.
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (if
so equipped)

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The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor.
If maximum engine power is needed to free a
stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. (See “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-29) .)
SIC3984Center console
SIC3985Lower glove box
The power outlet is located in the center console
and on the lower glove box.
CAUTION
. The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
. Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
. Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
. This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will go.
If good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may blow.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical acces-
sory being used is turned OFF.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH POWER OUTLET

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A cup holder is located on the center console.
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Soft bottle holder
CAUTION
.Do not use bottle holder for any
other objects that could be thrown
about in the vehicle and possibly
injure people during sudden braking
or an accident.
. Do not use bottle holder for open
liquid containers.
SIC3999
GLOVE BOX
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
To open the glove box, pull the handle
*1.
To close, push the lid in until the lock latches.
To lock
*2/unlock*3the glove box, use the
mechanical key. For the mechanical key usage,
see “Keys” (P.3-2) .

SPA2685Interior/exterior view1. Soft top indicator light (on the combinationmeter)
2. Soft top operating switch
3. Top lock hole
4. Soft top
5. Top storage lid
6. Trunk lid
7. Rear windowBEFORE OPERATING THE TOP
The soft top of this vehicle is electrically
operated. You can fully open or close the top
only by pressing the operating switch located on
the center console.
The soft top operating switch must be operated
under all of the following conditions:
. When the trunk is closed.
. When the vehicle is stopped.
. When the engine is running.
. When the ignition switch is in the ON
position. .
When the shift lever is in a position other
than the R (Reverse) position.
CAUTION
Always keep the engine running while
operating the soft top. The top will also
operate when the ignition switch is in
the ON position, but run the engine to
prevent a discharged battery.
Be sure to follow the operating instructions, and
all the warnings and cautions in this section.
Improper operation of the top could cause
a system malfunction, damage, or dete-
rioration of the top material and related
parts.
WARNING
. Park the vehicle in a safe and level
place and apply the parking brake.
. Make sure the area is clear of
obstacles and there is enough clear-
ance over the top (for example, in a
garage or a covered area) . More
than approximately 6.6 ft (2 m) from
the ground is required to open or
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SOFT TOP (Roadster models)

PG/PL Mode (DVD-VR):
Select the “PG” or “PL” mode.
USB MEMORY OPERATION (models
with navigation system)
Audio main operation
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate
the USB device while driving. Doing so
can be a distraction. If distracted you
could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident or serious injury.
CAUTION
.Do not force the USB device into the
USB port. Inserting the USB device
tilted or up-side-down into the port
may damage the port. Make sure
that the USB device is connected
correctly into the USB port.
. Do not grab the USB port cover (if
so equipped) when pulling the USB
device out of the port. This could
damage the port and the cover. .
Do not leave the USB cable in a
place where it can be pulled unin-
tentionally. Pulling the cable may
damage the port.
Refer to your device manufacturer’s owner
information regarding the proper use and care
of the device.
SAA2499
Open the console lid and connect a USB
memory as illustrated. Then, push the DISC·AUX
button repeatedly to switch to the USB memory
mode.
If the system has been turned off while the USB
memory was playing, pushing the ON·OFF/VOL
control knob will start the USB memory.
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Open the console lid and connect the iPod®
cable to the USB connector. If compatible, the
battery of the iPod®is charged while the
connection to the vehicle.
Depending on the version of the iPod
®, the
display on the iPod®shows a NISSAN or
Accessory Attached screen when the connec-
tion is completed. When the iPod
®is connected
to the vehicle, the iPod®music library can only
be operated by the vehicle audio controls.
*iPod
®is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
Compatibility
The following models are available:
. Fifth generation iPod®(version 1.2.3 or
later)
. iPod Classic
®(version 1.1.1 or later)
. First generation iPod touch®(version 2.0.0
or later)
. Second generation iPod touch
®(version
1.2.3 or later)
. First generation iPod nano
®(version 1.3.1 or
later)
. Second generation iPod nano
®(version
1.1.3 or later)
. Third generation iPod nano
®(version 1.1 or
later)
. Fourth generation iPod nano
®(version 1.0.2
or later)
Make sure that the iPod
®version is updated.
Audio main operation
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position. Then, push the DISC·AUX button
repeatedly to switch to the iPod
®mode.
If the system has been turned off while the iPod®
was playing, pushing the ON·OFF button will
start the iPod®.
DISC·AUX button:
When the DISC·AUX button is pushed with the
system off and the iPod
®connected, the system
will turn on. If another audio source is playing
and the iPod
®is connected, push the DISC·AUX
button repeatedly until the center display
changes to the iPod
®mode.
Interface:
The interface for iPod
®operation shown on the
vehicle center display is similar to the iPod®
interface. Use the multi-function controller and
the ENTER or BACK button to play the iPod®
with your favorite settings.
The following items can be chosen from the
menu list screen. For further information about
each item, see the iPod
®Owner’s Manual.
. Now Playing
. Playlists
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.Artists
. Albums
. Songs
. Podcasts
. Genres
. Composers
. Audiobooks
. Shuffle Songs
. Play mode
The following touch-panel buttons shown on the
screen are also available:
.
: returns to the previous screen.
.
: plays/pauses the music selected.
Next/Previous Track and Fast
Forward/Rewind:
When the
orbutton is pushed for more
than 1.5 seconds while the iPod®is playing, the
iPod®will play while fast forwarding or rewind-
ing. When the button is released, the iPod®will
return to the normal play speed.
When the
orbutton is pushed for less
than 1.5 seconds while the iPod®is playing, the
next track or the beginning of the current track
on the iPod
®will be played.
When the rewind button is pushed for less than
1.5 seconds within 3 seconds after the current
track starts playing, the previous track will be played.
The multi-function controller can also be used to
select tracks when the iPod
®is playing.
REPEAT (RPT) , RANDOM (RDM):
When the RPT button is pushed while a track is
being played, the play pattern can be changed
as follows:
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AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS (models with
navigation system)
The auxiliary input jacks are located in the center
console. NTSC/PAL compatible devices such
as video games, camcorders and portable video
players can be connected to the auxiliary jacks.
Compatible audio devices, such as some MP3
players, can also be connected to the system
through the auxiliary jacks.
The auxiliary jacks are color coded for identifica-
tion purposes.
. Yellow - video input
. White - left channel audio input