horn NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER 2011 Owners Manual

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1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch(P.5-28)
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.4-77)
— BACK switch (P.4-77)
— Phone switch (if so equipped) (P.4-80)
— Volume control switches (P.4-77)
— Source select switch (P.4-77)
10. Tilt steering lever (P.3-36)
11. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-34)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-26)
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.5-20)COCKPIT0-10
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2 Instruments and controls
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Cockpit............................................................ 2-2
Instrument panel ................................................ 2-3
Meters and gauges ............................................. 2-4
Speedometer and odometer ............................. 2-5
Tachometer ................................................... 2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................... 2-6
Fuel gauge ................................................... 2-6
Triple meter .................................................. 2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......... 2-8
Checking bulbs ............................................. 2-8
Warning lights ............................................... 2-9
Indicator lights ............................................. 2-12
Audible reminders ........................................ 2-15
Vehicle information display .................................. 2-16
Indicators for operation .................................. 2-16
Warnings and alerts ...................................... 2-18
Indicators for maintenance .............................. 2-19
Trip computer .............................................. 2-20
Security systems .............................................. 2-25
Vehicle Security System. ................................ 2-25
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ................. 2-26
Windshield wiper and washer switch .................... 2-27
Rear window defroster switch ............................. 2-29
Headlight and turn signal switch .......................... 2-29
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-29
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-30 Turn signal switch
........................................ 2-33
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ...................... 2-33
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 2-33
Horn ............................................................. 2-34
Heated seats (if so equipped) ............................. 2-34
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ............... 2-36
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ........... 2-37
Power outlet ................................................... 2-37
Storage ......................................................... 2-38
Instrument pocket (except for navigation system
equipped models) ........................................ 2-38
Cup holders ................................................ 2-38
Glove box .................................................. 2-39
Console box ............................................... 2-40
Rear parcel box ........................................... 2-40
Cargo cover (if so equipped) .......................... 2-41
Windows ....................................................... 2-42
Power windows ........................................... 2-42
Interior lights ................................................... 2-44
Map lights .................................................. 2-44
Interior light control switch ............................. 2-44
Vanity mirror lights ............................................ 2-45
Cargo area courtesy light (Roadster models) .......... 2-46
Cargo light (Coupe models) ............................... 2-46
Trunk light (Roadster models) .............................. 2-46

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1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch(P.5-28)
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.4-77)
— BACK switch (P.4-77)
— Phone switch (if so equipped) (P.4-80)
— Volume control switches (P.4-77)
— Source select switch (P.4-77)
10. Tilt steering lever (P.3-36)
11. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-34)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-26)
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.5-20)COCKPIT2-2
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on for about 30 seconds. The vehicle
security system is now pre-armed. After
about 30 seconds the vehicle security
system automatically shifts into the armed
phase. The security light begins to flash
once every approximately 3 seconds. If,
during this 30-second pre-arm time period,
the door is unlocked, or the ignition switch is
pushed to ACC or ON, the system will not
arm.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors, hood and rear hatch locked
withtheignitionswitchintheLOCK
position. When pushing the ignition switch
to the ACC or ON position, the system will
be released.
Vehicle security system activationThe vehicle security system will give the follow-
ing alarm:
. The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
. The alarm automatica lly turns off after
approximately 1 minute. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again.
The alarm is activated by:
. Unlocking the door or opening the rear hatch without using the button on the
Intelligent Key, the door handle request
switch or the mechanical key. (Even if the
door is opened by releasing the door inside
lock knob, the alarm will activate.)
. Opening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarmThe alarm will stop by unlocking a door by
pushing the unlock button on the Intelligent Key,
the door handle request switch or using the
mechanical key. The alarm will not stop if the
ignition switch is pushed to the ACC or ON
position.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by a
NISSAN dealer.NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYS-
TEMThe NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered Intelligent Key. Never leave these
keys in the vehicle.
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
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.Turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are
on.
The flasher can be actuated with the ignition
switch in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
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To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat tempera-
tures or have an inability to feel pain in
those body parts in contact with the
seat. Use of the seat heater by such
people could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
. The battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the
engine is not running.
. Do not use the seat heater for
extended periods or when no one
is using the seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a
blanket, cushion, seat cover, etc.
Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater.
HORN HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)
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SPA2680
Roadster models
When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you
can lock or unlock all doors and the rear hatch/
trunk lid by pushing the door handle request
switch (driver’s or front passenger’s)
*A
or the
rear hatch/trunk request switch
*B
within the
range of operation.
When you lock or unlock the doors and the rear
hatch/trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash and
the horn (or the outside chime) will sound as a
confirmation. For details, see “Setting hazard
indicator and horn mode” later in this section.
Locking doors, rear hatch/trunk lid and
fuel-filler door1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position and make sure you carry the Intelligent Key
with you.*1
2. Close all the doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid.*2
3. Push the door handle request switch (dri- ver’s or front passenger’s) or the rear hatch/
trunk request switch while carrying the
Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors, rear hatch/trunk lid and fuel- filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the outside chime sounds twice.
*1: Doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid will lock with the Intelligent Key while the ignition
switch is in the ACC or ON position.
*2: Doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid will not lock with the Intelligent Key while any door
or the rear hatch/trunk lid is open.
*3: Doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid will not lock by pushing the door handle request
switch or the rear hatch/trunk request switch
with the Intelligent Key inside the vehicle.
However, when an Intelligent Key is inside
the vehicle, doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid can be locked with another registered
Intelligent Key.
Unlocking doors, rear hatch/trunk lid and
fuel-filler door1. Push the door handle request switch (dri-
ver’s or front passenger’s) or the rear hatch/
trunk request switch once while carrying the
Intelligent Key with you.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and out- side chime sounds once. The corresponding
door and the fuel-filler door or the rear
hatch/trunk lid will unlock.
3. Push the door handle request switch or the rear hatch/trunk request switch again within
60 seconds.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and out- side chime sounds once again. All the doors
and the rear hatch/trunk lid will unlock.
All doors, the rear hatch/trunk lid and the fuel-
filler door will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch while
the doors are locked.
. Opening any door and/or the rear hatch/
trunk lid
. Pushing the ignition switch
. Inserting the Intelligent Key into the Intelli-
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WARNING
The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and com-
munication systems. Do not operate the
Intelligent Key while on an airplane.
Make sure the buttons are not operated
unintentionally when the unit is stored
during a flight.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, fuel-filler
door, activate the panic alarm and open the
windows by pushing the buttons on the Intelli-
gent Key from outside the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
Intelligent Key is not left in the vehicle.
The LOCK/UNLOCK button on the Intelligent
Key can operate at a distance of approximately
33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The effective
distance depends upon the conditions around
the vehicle.)
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used with
one vehicle. For information concerning the
purchase and use of additional Intelligent Keys,
contact a NISSAN dealer. The lock and unlock buttons on the Intelligent
Key will not operate when:
.
the distance between the Intelligent Key and
the vehicle is over 33 ft (10 m) .
. the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.
After locking with the remote keyless entry
function, pull the door handle to make sure the
doors are securely locked.
The LOCK/UNLOCK operating range varies
depending on the environment. To securely
operate the lock and unlock buttons, approach
the vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m) from the door.
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1. LOCK button2. UNLOCK button3. PANIC buttonHOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEMWhen you lock or unlock the doors and rear
hatch/trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash and
the horn (or the outside chime) will sound as a
confirmation. For details, see “Setting hazard
indicator and horn mode” later in this section.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
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Locking doors, rear hatch/trunk lid and
fuel-filler door1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF positionand make sure you carry the Intelligent Key
with you.*1
2. Close all the doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid.*2
3. Push the LOCK
button
*1
on 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.
*1: Doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid will lock with the Intelligent Key while the ignition
switch is in the ACC or ON position.
*2: Doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid will not lock with the Intelligent Key while any door
or the rear hatch/trunk lid is open.
Unlocking doors, rear hatch/trunk lid and
fuel-filler door1. Push the UNLOCK
button
*2
on 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 UNLOCKbutton 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 windowsThe UNLOCK
button operation also allows
you to open a window that is equipped with the
automatic open/close function. (See “POWER
WINDOWS” in the “2. Instruments and con-
trols” section.)
To open the window, push the door UNLOCK
button
*2
on 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” earlier in this section.)Using panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button
*3
on 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 modeThis 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
*1
is pushed, the hazard
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indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCK
button
*2
is 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 LOCK
DOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or rear hatch/trunk request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - twice HAZARD -
once
OUTSIDE CHIME - once
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
or
button) 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
or
button) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - none HAZARD - none
HORN - none
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Switching procedure:
To switch the hazard indicator and horn (chime)
operation, push the LOCK
*1
and UN-
LOCK
*2
buttons 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.
SPA2572
1. Pull the hood lock release handle
*1
located below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
*2
up at the front of the hood
with your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. Hold the insulator*3
of the support rod
and insert its end into the slot
*4
on the
front edge of the hood.
4. When closing the hood, store the support rod to its original position, then slowly close
the hood and make sure it locks into place.
WARNING
.Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the
hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
. If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
HOOD
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