NISSAN 370Z COUPE 2019 Owners Manual

3-26Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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Soft top indicator light
The soft top indicator light in the instru-
ment panel shows the conditions of top
operation. The light illuminates when the
soft top is being operated or if it is
stopped before reaching the fully opened
or closed position. When the top is fully
opened or closed, the light will turn off.
The light blinks while the soft top is not
fully opened or closed under the following
conditions:
.When the vehicle is driven.
. When the shift lever is in the R
(Reverse) position.
Be sure to fully open or close the soft top when driving the vehicle.
When the soft top is operating, and any of
the following conditions occur, the top
will stop operating.
.
When the shift lever is in the R
(Reverse) position.
. When the vehicle moves at a speed of
3 MPH (5 km/h) or more.
. When the battery voltage is extremely
low.
. When the temperature of the soft top
system becomes extremely high.
Release the soft top operating switch,
and push the switch again to move the
top to the fully opened or closed position.
The soft top indicator light will turn off
when the top operation is completely
finished.
If the soft top indicator light illuminates
with the ignition switch ON (whether the
top is operated or not, and when the top
is engaged), it may indicate the top
operating system is not functioning prop-
erly. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Automatic window lowering
When the soft top operating switch is
pressed, the power windows will auto-
matically be lowered completely. The
windows do not rise automatically after
the top operation is completed. Use the
power window switches to raise them.

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OPENING THE TOP
1. Start the engine.
2. Push OPEN on the soft top operatingswitch and hold it until the top is fully
opened.
.The soft top indicator light willilluminate while the top is in mo-
tion. (In about 20 seconds, the
opening movement will finish and
the indicator light turns off.)
.Windows will automatically be fully opened.
3. Release the switch when the top is fully opened. (The indicator light turns
off.) NOTE:
If you release the switch and press it
again while the top is being opened, the
top will slightly move to the closing
direction, then start moving to the
opening direction again. The top is
designed to move in this way. It is not
a malfunction.
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CLOSING THE TOP
1. Start the engine.
2. Push CLOSE on the soft top operating
switch and hold it until the top is fully
closed.
.The soft top indicator light willilluminate while the top is in mo-
tion. (In about 20 seconds, the
closing movement will finish.)
.Windows will automatically be fully opened.
3. Release the switch when the top is fully closed. (The indicator light will
turn off.)
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OPENING THE TOP USING THE IN-
TELLIGENT KEY
The soft top can be opened using the
request switch.
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Opening the soft top
Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and make sure to carry the
Intelligent Key with you. Push the door
handle request switch (driver’s or passen-
ger’s)
and hold it until the soft top is
fully open.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the soft top stops halfway during operation or does not operate normally, follow the procedures shown in the following table. If the
procedures in the following table do not solve the symptom, have your vehicle inspected immediately. It is recommended to visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
SymptomBeepPossible cause Possible solution
The OPEN side of the soft top oper-
ating switch is pushed, but the soft
top does not operate. Sounds twice
The OPEN side of the soft top operating
switch is pushed while the soft top is fully
open, or the CLOSE side of the soft top
operating switch is pushed while the soft
top is fully closed. Push the CLOSE side of the soft top operating
switch when the soft top is fully open. Push
the OPEN side of the soft top operating switch
when the soft top is fully closed.
Sounds twice The shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position. Shift the shift lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position (automatic transmission
models only), or shift the shift lever to the N
(Neutral) position (manual transmission mod-
els only), and then operate the soft top.
Sounds twice The trunk lid is opened. Fully close the trunk lid.
Does not sound The battery voltage is low.
Start the engine again and operate the soft
top.
Does not sound The operation stops to protect the system. Wait for approximately 5 minutes.
The soft top stops halfway during
operation. Sounds twice
Objects are trapped in the moving structure
of the soft top. Check that an object is not trapped inside the
rear parcel shelf, side flap and soft top. After
the check, place the ignition switch in the OFF
position, start the engine again and then
operate the soft top.
Sounds twice The battery voltage is low. Start the engine again and operate the soft
top.
When the vehicle is being driven, the
beep sounds. Sounds con-
tinuously The soft top is partially opened. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe location
and fully open or fully close the soft top.
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IF THE TOP DOES NOT OPEN OR
CLOSE ELECTRICALLY
If you cannot operate the soft top with
the operating switch, first check whether
all the following operating conditions are
met.
.vehicle is stopped
. ignition switch is ON (Run the engine
when operating the top.)
. the trunk is closed
. the shift lever is in a position other
than the R (Reverse) position
If the top still does not move under the
above conditions or has any system
malfunction, it is recommended you visit
a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
When you must close the top by yourself,
in the event of emergency or when an
immediate dealer service is not available,
close the top manually according to the
procedures shown in this section.
When closing the soft top manually:
. Move the vehicle to a safe place, away
from traffic.
. Two people should perform this pro-
cedure, as some of the top parts are
extremely heavy.
The top cannot be opened manually.
WARNING
. Do not drive with the top partially
opened.
. If the top cannot be operated
properly, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
CAUTION
The storage lid is extremely heavy.
The storage lid should be manually
opened or closed by two people.
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1. Open the trunk lid. In the event of a
discharged battery, the secondary
trunk release mechanism should be
operated. (See “Secondary trunk lid
release” (P.3-22).)
2. Open the top storage lid a. Remove the board
inside of the
trunk by removing the clips.
b. Pull the lock release cables (right and left)
as illustrated, then close
the trunk lid.
NOTE:
Use a cloth or other tool to protect
your hands when pulling on the lock
release cables
.

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c. Pull up the storage lid from the leftand right side of the vehicle by
hand.
CAUTION
Make sure to close the trunk lid
before opening the storage lid. The
storage lid may contact the trunk lid
and damage it.
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3. Close the soft top.
a. Pull up the top simultaneously fromthe right and left side of the vehicle
while holding the storage lid.
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b. When the rear topis pulled up
from the storage area, one person
must hold the storage lid and
another person must pull up the
soft top.
c. Pull up the top using both hands, holding the rear top
as illu-
strated.
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CAUTION
Make sure to hold the rear topto
avoid the front and rear parts separ-
ating. Otherwise the top may be
damaged.
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d. Pull down and slide the storage lid
to close while holding the rear soft
top from the right and left side of
the vehicle.
CAUTION
Make sure to close the storage lid
completely. The storage lid may
contact the soft top and damage it.

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e. Close the front and rear parts of thesoft top at the same time as
illustrated.
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4. Lock the front part of the soft top.
a. Remove the cap
as illustrated.
b. Insert a suitable tool
(located in
the trunk) into the hole and turn
clockwise.
CAUTION
. After closing the top manually,
have the system checked and/or
repaired as soon as possible. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
. Avoid leaving the vehicle outside
for long periods or driving at high speeds. The rear of the top is not
locked completely, and this may
allow wind and rain to get into
your vehicle.
CARE OF THE SOFT TOP AND THE
VEHICLE BODY
To use your Roadster safely and comfor-
tably, you need to observe all the warn-
ings and cautions shown in the previous
pages. Also, to maintain a good appear-
ance of the soft top and the vehicle body,
you need to care for them by cleaning
and/or washing properly.
CAUTION
.
Do not use an automatic car wash
or a high-pressure car wash to
clean your vehicle. The top may
be damaged and water may leak
into the inside of the vehicle.
. Store the vehicle with the top
closed if it is not to be used for
long periods. Keeping the top
stowed for long periods may
cause wrinkles on the surface of
the top.
See “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2) for detailed
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instructions.
.A protective clear tape is applied to
the top storage lid painted surface
where the soft top contacts the sur-
face. When the top is fully closed, the
tape may transmit some light, visible
from the inside of the vehicle. This
does not affect the water and air
tightness of the seal.
. The inner surface of the trunk and top
storage lids may show a fibrous, or
marbled pattern. This is the normal
appearance of the material used in
these parts.
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The NISMO models have the following
unique parts on the front, side and rear of
the vehicle.
.Front bumper with an aerodynamic
splitter
. Side sill extensions
. Rear bumper with an aerodynamic
diffuser
. Large-diameter exhaust pipes
These parts are close to the ground and
may be damaged if they contact objects
such as curbs, parking blocks, etc.
CAUTION
Reduce vehicle speed to decrease
the possibility of damaging these
parts when:
. driving on bumpy or rutted roads
. entering or exiting parking gar-
ages and driveways
. driving over speed bumps
FRONT, SIDE AND REAR UNIQUE
PARTS (NISMO models)

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CAUTION
The approach and departure angles
are small. Reduce vehicle speed
when the vehicle approaches or
leaves a steep hill. Otherwise, the
front bumper with an aerodynamic
splitter, rear bumper with an aero-
dynamic diffuser and exhaust pipes
may contact the road surface and be
damaged.
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CAUTION
Do not step on the front bumper with
an aerodynamic splitter. Doing so
could damage it.
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OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the
fuel-filler door by using one of the follow-
ing operations, then push the left side of
the door.
.Push the door handle request switch
with the Intelligent Key carried with
you.
. Push the UNLOCK button on the
Intelligent Key.
. Insert the mechanical key into the
door lock cylinder and turn it to the
rear of the vehicle.
. Push the power door lock switch to
the UNLOCK position.
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR