brake NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER 2013 Z34 User Guide

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Parking brake reminder chimeGUID-FA15ECA6-7CE9-4157-8CBB-8BA6DC4C109EA chime will sound if the vehicle speed is above
4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking brake applied.
Stop the vehicle and release the parking brake.
Brake pad wear warningGUID-62312BEE-6CA2-44FD-9333-572C0E009C0AThe disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
GUID-ABA24F5A-8AD4-43D3-AEC0-71935183A7C3
SIC3977
The vehicle information display*1displays the
warnings and information.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

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2-18Instruments and controls
JVI0351X
OPERATIONAL INDICATORSGUID-7FA2EA2D-4563-4901-A910-3AD21F615094
1. Engine start operation indicator
(Automatic transmission models)
GUID-4B781A9C-51E6-4802-98C7-1E4BC12AA960This indicator appears when the selector lever is
in the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will start bypushing the ignition switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
2. Key insertion indicatorGUID-B2A51F88-F005-480D-9752-8C82EDDCB532This indicator appears when the key needs to be
inserted into the key port. (For example, the
Intelligent Key battery is discharged.)
If this indicator appears, insert the key into the
key port in the correct direction. (See “Push-
button ignition switch” (P.5-8).)
3. Intelligent Key removal indicatorGUID-B65BC5B8-22BE-4F85-ACFF-F0DDF25A14DBThis indicator appears when the driver’s door is
opened with the ignition switch in the OFF or
LOCK position and the Intelligent Key placed in
the key port. A key reminder chime also sounds.
If this indicator appears, remove the Intelligent
Key from the key port and take it with you when
leaving the vehicle.
4. NO KEY warningGUID-622035A5-BEBF-4DF9-90B2-7F4F9674F17DThis warning appears in either of the following
conditions.
No Intelligent Key inside the vehicle:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The warning appears when the door is closed
with the Intelligent Key left outside the vehicle
and the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle.

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JVI0426M
WARNINGS AND ALERTSGUID-7C51E304-FB3A-4C63-98F6-0E0C01B9B975
1. Parking brake release warningGUID-CE1FB8E9-BFFC-4D48-B1B5-FC24A0C90140This warning appears when the vehicle speed is
above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the parking brake is
applied.
2. Low fuel warningGUID-32CC5BA4-F25E-454D-9827-002C0AEEE1B0This warning appears when the fuel level in the
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches the empty (E) position.There is a small reserve of fuel remaining
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the empty (E) position.
3. Low washer fluid warningGUID-771CA8EB-1B0B-48E3-9AA7-545D14F08D63This warning appears when the washer tank fluid
is at a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary.
(See “Window washer fluid” (P.8-15).)
4. Door/rear hatch/trunk open warning
(ignition switch is in the ON position)
GUID-0B575D32-572C-4B23-BCD1-CF8EA5F87236This warning appears if any of the doors and/or
the rear hatch/trunk are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which door
is open on the display.
5. Loose fuel cap warningGUID-F3CC1F40-8F19-49C3-9F34-DEFAC22FC305This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap is
not tightened correctly after the vehicle has
been refueled. (See “Fuel-filler cap” (P.3-34) .)
6. Check tire pressure warningGUID-8A59F66F-2415-4F89-AA24-F83B0C214208This warning appears when the low tire pressure
warning light in the meter illuminates and low tire
pressure is detected. The warning appears each
time the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position as long as the low tire pressure warning
light remains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure shown on
the recommended COLD tire pressure shown

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.OIL
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for changing the engine oil.
. FILTER
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing the oil filter.
. TIRE
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing tires.
. OTHER
Select this submenu and set or reset the
distance for replacing items other than the
engine oil, oil filter and tires.
To return to the top page of the setting mode,
select “BACK”.
OPTIONS:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The 3 option menus can be set to your
preference.
. LANGUAGE
Select this submenu to choose English or
French for display.
. UNIT
Select this submenu to choose the unit from
US or METRIC.
. EFFECTS
Select this menu to set the dial effects
described below to on or off. — The indicator needles sweep in the
meters when the engine is started.
To return to the top page of the setting mode,
select “BACK”.
SIC3993
Warning checkGUID-72709829-29A0-457E-800D-B3536841F1C4To see if there are any of the following warnings
and corresponding details, select this menu.
. No key warning
. Low fuel warning
. Low washer fluid warning
. Parking brake release warning
. Door/rear hatch/trunk open warning
. Loose fuel cap warning
. Check tire pressure warning
SKIP:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push theswitch*Ato move to the warning
check mode.

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SIC3996
Headlight beam selectGUID-177BC483-1021-413F-BFEC-43C39ECC8F22*1To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
*2To select the high beam, push the lever forward
while the switch is in theposition. Pull it
back to select the low beam.
*3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the headlight
switch is in the OFF position.
Battery saver systemGUID-0851546E-8202-4B12-A21B-730438AD985AA chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
or
position and the ignition switch in the ACC, OFF
or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
or
position while the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the lights will automatically turn off
within a period of time after the ignition switch
has been pushed to the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights automatically turn
off, the lights will turn on when the ignition
switch is pushed to the ON position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for
extended periods of time even if the headlights turn off automatically.
Daytime running light system (except for
NISMO models)
GUID-C9320D0A-68B9-4A7B-855F-2CE3D3C0EF9AThe daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
position. Turn the head-
light switch to the
position for full illumina-
tion when driving at night. However, the daytime
running lights will turn off.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.

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GUID-37BC3430-97A8-43C9-82DC-E4D993F44855
SPA2685
Interior/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 TOPGUID-D8CE8B0F-232E-4962-868F-E2203D112293The 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 selector lever or 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)

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GUID-15C1CD10-4271-48AA-8811-D9BDDF26B26E
WARNING
.Do not disassemble or modify this
system. If you do, it may result in
accidents, fire, or electric shock.
. Do not use this system if you notice
any abnormality, such as a frozen
screen or lack of sound. Continued
use of the system may result in
accident, fire or electric shock.
. In case you notice any foreign
object in the system hardware, spill
liquid on it, or notice smoke or smell
coming from it, stop using the
system immediately and contact
your nearest NISSAN dealer. Ignor-
ing such conditions may lead to
accidents, fire, or electric shock.
. Park the vehicle in a safe location
and apply the parking brake to view
the images on the front center dis-
play screen.
Do not attempt to operate the system in
extreme temperature conditions [below
−48F (−208C) and above 1588F (708C)].
Operating this system under these condi-
tions may result in system malfunctions.
GUID-31E22E02-D69E-4C69-8490-23F0291D8FF8
SAA2273
1. “STATUS” status display button (P.4-7)
2, 3, 7, 8, 9. For navigation system control buttons (Refer to
the separate Navigation System Owner’s Man-
ual.)
4. Multi-function controller (P.4-4)
5. “PHONE” Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem button (P.4-77)
6. “
OFF” brightness control and display ON/
OFF button (P.4-7)
10. “INFO” vehicle and navigation information button (P.4-8)
11. “SETTING” button (P.4-11)
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SAFETY NOTE CENTER MULTI-FUNCTION
CONTROL PANEL (models with
navigation system)

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SAA2486
Display settingsGUID-AD9AA26B-E3FA-4D8F-8D25-5089B486593FThe display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button and selecting the
“Display” key.
Display Adjustment:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407To adjust the display settings, select the “Dis-
play Adjustment” key. The following settings are
available.
.Display
To turn off the screen, push the ENTER button
and turn the “Display” indicator off. The other
method is to push and hold the “
OFF”
button for more than 2 seconds.
When any mode button is pushed with the screen off, the screen turns on for further
operation. The screen will turn off automatically
5 seconds after the operation is finished.
To turn on the screen, set this item to the ON
position, or push and hold the “
OFF”
button.
. Brightness/Contrast/Background Color
To adjust the brightness and contrast of the
screen, select the “Brightness” or “Contrast”
key.
Then, you can adjust the brightness and contrast
using the multi-function controller.
For information on the “Background Color” key,
refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.
For Roadster models:
Depending on the driver’s seat position, the
display could be hard to read. Adjust the
brightness and contrast of the display on the
setting screen.
Color Theme:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Choose the theme color of the menu screen
from “Black”, “Blue” or “Red”.
SAA2487
Clock settingsGUID-D0FE04A9-3501-46DF-97D4-1FCF2C9A67C5The display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button and selecting the
“Clock” key.
The clock settings display cannot be operated
while driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe place
and apply the parking brake before setting the
clock.
On-screen Clock:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407When this item is turned to ON, a clock is
always displayed in the upper right corner of the
screen.
This clock will indicate the time almost exactly
because it is always adjusted by the GPS
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SAA2491
Image ViewerGUID-DEBE408B-3F76-430C-B0E0-C07F0795835EThe image files in the USB memory will be
displayed. To display the Image Viewer, push the
SETTING button, select the “Other” key and
then select the “Image Viewer” key. The image of
the selected file is displayed on the right side of
the screen.
When a number of folders are included in the
USB memory, select a folder from the list to
display the file list.
Images will not be shown on the display while
the vehicle is in any drive position to reduce
driver distraction. To view images, stop the
vehicle in a safe location and apply the parkingbrake.
SAA2492
Full Screen Display:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The full screen display will appear when select-
ing the “Full Screen Display” key.
To operate the Image Viewer or to change the
settings, select the desired key using the multi-
function controller.
.
(Start)
Select the “
” key to start playing the
slideshow.
.
(Stop)
Select the “
” key to stop the slideshow.
.
(Next)
Select the “
” key to display the next file.

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SAA1898
3. Slowly back up the vehicle adjusting thesteering wheel so that the predictive course
lines
*Benter the parking space*C.
4. When the back of the vehicle enter the parking space
*C, maneuver the steering
wheel to make the vehicle width guide lines
*Dparallel to the parking space*C. 5. When the vehicle is parked in the space
completely, move the selector/shift lever to
the P (Park) position and apply the parking
brake.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTIVE
AND ACTUAL DISTANCES
GUID-7CBBC06A-987D-450D-98D2-B2FE3AAD4FAFThe distance guide line and the vehicle width
guide line should be used as a reference only
when the vehicle is on a level, paved surface.
The distance viewed on the monitor is for
reference only and may be different from the
actual distance between the vehicle and dis-
played objects.
SAA1899
Backing up on a steep uphillGUID-4449290B-1137-4764-A904-3A701DB530B5When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the
distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide
lines are shown closer than the actual distance.
For example, the display shows 3 ft (1 m) to the
place
*A, but the actual 3 ft (1 m) distance on
the hill is the place
*B. Note that any object on