NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER 2013 Z34 Owners Manual

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.Do not pull the door handle before pushing
the door handle request switch. The door
will be unlocked but will not open. Release
the door handle once and pull it again to
open the door.
. Models with navigation system:
The Intelligent Key system (opening/closing
doors with the door handle request switch)
can be set to remain inactive. (See “Vehicle
information and settings (models with navi-
gation system)” (P.4-7) .)
SPA2569
Coupe models
INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATIONGUID-3C23DE92-47D1-4420-83AC-FA0FF3C4DF9CYou can lock or unlock the doors without taking
the key out from your pocket or bag.
SPA2570
SPA2571
Coupe models
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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)
*Aor the
rear hatch/trunk request switch
*Bwithin 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” (P.3-14) .
Locking doors, rear hatch/trunk lid and
fuel-filler door
GUID-B429BBED-8EAD-4202-AE8A-5E0E2E965B571. 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 Intelli-
gent 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 door
GUID-067C7FAE-F869-476E-8AB3-59B3F337A2121. 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-
gent Key port.
During this 1-minute time period, if the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all

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doors will be locked automatically after another
1 minute.
Opening rear hatch/trunk lidGUID-DD1389EA-F161-4A66-96EF-1ABE815F1D4DTo open only the rear hatch/trunk lid, perform the
following procedure.
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the rear hatch/trunk lid opener switch
*C.
3. The rear hatch/trunk lid will open.
Lockout protection:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the trunk, lockout protec-
tion is equipped with the Intelligent Key system.
When the trunk lid is closed with the Intelligent
Key inside the trunk, the outside buzzer will
sound and all doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid
will unlock.
BATTERY SAVER SYSTEMGUID-CC26EF10-9B6E-4BF2-B213-956554CC0AD4When all the following conditions are met for a
period of time, the battery saver system will cut
off the power supply to prevent battery dis-
charge.
. The ignition switch is in the ACC position,
and
. All doors are closed, and .
The selector lever is in the P (Park) position
(Automatic Transmission models) .
WARNING SIGNALSGUID-BFE8098C-1B85-4FA6-89E9-FA8F78ECD996To help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of the
Intelligent Key listed on the following chart or
to help prevent the vehicle from being stolen,
chime or beep sounds inside and outside the
vehicle and a warning displays in the vehicle
information display.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warning
displays, be sure to check the vehicle and
Intelligent Key.
See “Troubleshooting guide” (P.3-12) and
“Vehicle information display” (P.2-17) .
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEGUID-9C429A4C-EFBF-40ED-8F11-BD7DE804332C
SymptomPossible causeAction to take
When pushing the ignition switch
to stop the engine The SHIFT P warning appears on the display
and the inside warning chime sounds con-
tinuously (Automatic Transmission models) .
The selector lever is not in the P (Park)
position.
Shift the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
When opening the driver’s door
to get out of the vehicle The inside warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC
position.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
The Intelligent Key is in the Intelligent
Key port. Remove the Intelligent Key from the Intelli-
gent Key port.
When closing the door after get-
ting out of the vehicle The NO KEY warning appears on the display,
the outside chime sounds 3 times and the
inside warning chime sounds for approximately
a few seconds.
The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
The SHIFT P warning appears on the display
and the outside chime sounds continuously
(Automatic Transmission models) . The ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF
position and the selector lever is not in
the P (Park) position.Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position and push the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
When closing the door with the
inside lock knob turned to LOCK The outside chime sounds for a few seconds
and all the doors unlock. The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
and cargo/trunk room area.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the door handle
request switch to lock the door The outside chime sounds for a few seconds. The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
and cargo/trunk room area.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
A door is not closed securely. Close the door securely.
When closing the trunk lid
(Roadster models) The outside chime sounds for a few seconds
and all doors unlock. The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When shifting the selector lever
to the P (Park) position The inside warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ON position.
The ignition switch is in the OFF position.

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GUID-B310DCCB-1E81-4F7B-9230-227EF09F77F0
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.
SPA2252B
1. LOCK button
2. UNLOCK button
3. PANIC button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
GUID-7BE27539-23A5-4825-B4E1-6A2B2DA42903When 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” (P.3-14) .
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

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Locking doors, rear hatch/trunk lid and
fuel-filler door
GUID-1A0BB4A4-D39A-4BCF-94EF-7E5B8B87976E1. 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
GUID-707A2B82-E60E-44AF-9021-D3467A86E6551. 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 windowsGUID-03680386-4F63-4C81-A910-6715265BCF91The 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 alarmGUID-D0FA6B8E-37B1-464F-843C-BAE86B6A6BDEIf 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 modeGUID-FC966A5F-4D57-494D-8237-76539549A565This 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

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horn operates.Hazard indicator and horn mode:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407To 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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GUID-09FAC5A0-3728-4E3C-B755-6A41ACFB3FAF
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
*2up at the front of the hood
with your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. Hold the insulator
*3of the support rod
and insert its end into the slot
*4on 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.
GUID-57519B38-B2FB-4880-87D5-BC611A47500F
WARNING
Do not drive with the rear hatch open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)”
(P.5-2) of this manual.
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SPA2573
REAR HATCH OPENER SWITCHGUID-06A0C4F0-56CB-4404-9B7B-9817F48B2174The rear hatch can be opened by pushing the
rear hatch opener switch when the Intelligent
Key is within the operating range of the rear
hatch lock/unlock function regardless of the
inside lock knob position. (See “Intelligent Key
system” (P.3-6) .)
To close the rear hatch, push it down securely.
SPA2646
NISMO modelsGUID-61852090-A646-4666-BB42-CA0B477A36EE
CAUTION
Do not use the rear spoiler*Ato open
or close the rear hatch. Doing so may damage the rear spoiler.
Always hold area
*Bto open or close the rear
hatch.
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SPA2580
SECONDARY REAR HATCH RELEASEGUID-602F9333-DBA2-416F-9216-F59E3F30D66CThe 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.
GUID-0B8CB1E3-32A0-4C4F-9206-081EAB74BCDF
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)