climate control NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER 2013 Z34 Owners Manual

Black plate (17,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
GUID-CD056C51-9EDA-4D31-87E4-A5D4B1274D82
SSI0653
1. Ventilator (P.4-24)
2. Center display and multi-function control panel(if so equipped) (P.4-3) or Instrument pocket (if
so equipped) (P.2-41)
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting buttons (if so
equipped) (P.4-7) — Bluetooth®Hands-Free Phone System (if so
equipped) (P.4-77, P.4-88)
3. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-33)
4. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-28)
5. Fuse box cover (P.8-23)
6. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-8)
7. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-36) 8. Seat heater switch (if so equipped) (P.2-37) or
Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-38)
9. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster models) (P.3-21)
10. SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) switch (if so equipped) (P.5-17)
11. Heater and air conditioner (P.4-24) — Rear window defroster switch (P.2-31)
12. Audio system (P.4-31)
13. Power outlet (P.2-40)
14. Glove box (P.2-42)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
Illustrated table of contents0-11
INSTRUMENT PANEL

Black plate (27,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
SSS0994
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push
the head restraint down.
SSS0995
RemovalGUID-6830C919-3C1B-4C08-8974-1EE0A1317B7FUse the following procedure to remove the
adjustable head restraints.
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highestposition.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly in a secure place so it is not loose in the vehicle.
5. Install and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Models with climate controlled seats
are designed so that the head restraint
cannot be removed. The head restraint
may be damaged if the head restraint is
forcibly pulled out.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-7

Black plate (63,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit...
........................................................................\
................ 2-3
Instrument panel ...
........................................................................\
2-4
Meters and gauges ...
................................................................... 2-5
Speedometer and odometer ...
............................................ 2-6
Tachometer ...
........................................................................\
... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
................................ 2-7
Fuel gauge ...
........................................................................\
.... 2-7
Triple meter ...
........................................................................\
... 2-8
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ...
............... 2-9
Checking bulbs ...
................................................................. 2-10
Warning lights ...
................................................................... 2-10
Indicator lights ...
................................................................... 2-14
Audible reminders ...
............................................................ 2-16
Vehicle information display ...
.................................................. 2-17
Operational indicators ...
..................................................... 2-18
Warnings and alerts ...
........................................................ 2-20
Maintenance indicators ...
................................................... 2-21
Trip computer ...
.................................................................... 2-22
Security systems ...
.................................................................... 2-27
Vehicle Security System ...
................................................. 2-27
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
.......................... 2-28
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...
............................... 2-30
Rear window defroster switch ...
............................................ 2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch ...
....................................... 2-32
Xenon headlights ...
.............................................................. 2-32 Headlight switch
...
............................................................ 2-32
Turn signal switch ...
.......................................................... 2-35
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ...
.............................. 2-35
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
........................................... 2-36
Horn ...
........................................................................\
.................. 2-36
Heated seats (if so equipped) ...
........................................... 2-37
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ...
...................... 2-38
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ...
................. 2-39
Power outlet ...
........................................................................\
.... 2-40
Storage ...
........................................................................\
............ 2-41
Instrument pocket (except for navigation system
equipped models) ...
.......................................................... 2-41
Cup holders ...
..................................................................... 2-41
Glove box ...
........................................................................\
. 2-42
Console box ...
.................................................................... 2-42
Rear parcel box ...
.............................................................. 2-43
Cargo cover (if so equipped) ...
..................................... 2-43
Windows ...
........................................................................\
......... 2-44
Power windows ...
.............................................................. 2-44
Interior lights ...
........................................................................\
... 2-47
Map lights ...
........................................................................\
2-47
Interior light control switch ...
.......................................... 2-47
Vanity mirror lights ...
................................................................. 2-48
Cargo area courtesy light (Roadster models) ...
............... 2-49
Cargo light (Coupe models) ...
.............................................. 2-49>

Black plate (66,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
2-4Instruments and controls
GUID-354CD56D-BD15-4FBC-90E5-D8EA13355C2F
SSI0653
1. Ventilator (P.4-24)
2. Center display and multi-function control panel(if so equipped) (P.4-3) or Instrument pocket (if
so equipped) (P.2-41)
— Navigation system* (if so equipped)
— Vehicle information and setting buttons (if so
equipped) (P.4-7) — Bluetooth®Hands-Free Phone System (if so
equipped) (P.4-77, P.4-88)
3. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-33)
4. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-28)
5. Fuse box cover (P.8-23)
6. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-8)
7. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-36) 8. Seat heater switch (if so equipped) (P.2-37) or
Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-38)
9. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster models) (P.3-21)
10. SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) switch (if so equipped) (P.5-17)
11. Heater and air conditioner (P.4-24) — Rear window defroster switch (P.2-31)
12. Audio system (P.4-31)
13. Power outlet (P.2-40)
14. Glove box (P.2-42)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT PANEL

Black plate (100,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
2-38Instruments and controls
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.
GUID-804EE4FC-9C41-40A8-A6C7-82A3EEAD2E6D
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. 3. Adjust the desired amount of the air using
the control knob
*A.
4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or cooled, and/or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn the control knob to the OFF
position (center) . The indicator light
*Bon
the control knob goes off at the OFF
position.
To check the air filter for the climate
controlled seat, contact a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the climate controlled seat if you or the
occupants cannot monitor seat tem-
peratures or have an inability to feel
pain in those body parts in contact with
the seat. Use of the climate controlled
seats by such people could result in
serious injury.
. Do not place objects in front of the
intake inlets located behind and
under the front seat. Doing so could
cause improper operation or inter-
ruption of the operation.
. The battery could run down if the
climate controlled seat is operated
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (if
so equipped)

Black plate (101,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
while the engine is not running.
. Do not use the climate controlled
seat 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 climate controlled
seat.
. Any liquid spilled on the seat should
be removed immediately with a dry
cloth.
. The climate controlled seat has air
filters. Do not operate the climate
controlled seat without the air fil-
ters. This may result in damage to
the system.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar
materials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
climate controlled seat does not
operate, turn the switch off and have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
GUID-A32E7AD0-39BA-4969-99A8-11FBA1ED7DFE
SSD1161
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.5-28) .)
Instruments and controls2-39
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH

Black plate (167,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
SAA2477
HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE
SCREEN
GUID-971A50BB-99E3-49FF-93FC-8115615E85A0Vehicle functions are viewed on the display
screen in menus. To select each key item,
highlight the preferred item using the multi-
function controller and push the ENTER button.
Whenever a menu selection is made or menu
item is highlighted, different areas on the screen
provide you with important information. See the
following for details.
1. Header:Shows the path used to get to the current
screen. (i.e. push SETTING button >
choose “Comfort” menu item.) 2. Menu Selections:
Shows the options to choose within that
menu screen.
3. UP/DOWN Movement indicator: Shows that the multi-function controller may
be used to move UP/DOWN on the screen
and select more options.
4. Menu Items Counter: Shows the total number of items listed
across all pages for the current menu (i.e.
3/7) .
5. Footer/Information Line: Provides more information (if available)
about the menu selection currently high-
lighted. (i.e. Adjust head lamp on time after
shut-off.)
GUID-1E8011D4-3695-404E-93CF-8F50DBA72472HOW TO USE STATUS BUTTONGUID-668201AC-867A-448C-9421-28170B799009You can check information related to the audio,
climate control system, fuel consumption and
navigation system by pressing the STATUS
button repeatedly.
HOW TO USE BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL AND DISPLAY ON/OFF BUTTON
GUID-A5BA766E-74EF-4431-8E3D-BC70BE50C9EDPush the “OFF” button to switch the display
brightness to the daytime mode or the nighttime
mode, and to adjust the display brightness using
the multi-function controller while the indicator is
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
The display brightness can also be adjusted
using the brightness UP button (+)or bright-
ness DOWN button (−).
Push and hold the “
OFF” button for more
than 2 seconds to turn the display off. Push the
button again to turn the display on.
Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-7
VEHICLE INFORMATION AND
SETTINGS (models with navigation
system)

Black plate (393,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
*3: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available at a NISSAN dealer.
*4:Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic
transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*5: See a NISSAN dealer for service for synthetic oil.
*6: DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
*7: Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
*8: For additional information, see “Vehicle identification” (P.9-11) for air conditioner specification label.
*9: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 328F (08C).
*10: Never mix different types of fluids.
*11: Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II is the factory fill brake fluid. The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) unit and other related parts were specially designed for this brake fluid. Using any other fluid may result in improper operation of the brake system which could result in serious injury or death.
Technical and consumer information9-3

Black plate (411,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
GUID-81BCA095-E7D3-4CE2-A684-123FD1E1D09ATowing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a
motor home.
CAUTION
.Failure to follow these guidelines
can result in severe transmission
damage.
. Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never back-
ward.
. DO NOT tow any automatic trans-
mission vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground (flat towing) . Doing
so WILL DAMAGE internal transmis-
sion parts due to lack of transmis-
sion lubrication.
. For emergency towing procedures
refer to “Towing recommended by
NISSAN (except for NISMO mod-
els)” (P.6-19) of this manual.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONGUID-21032A3C-932E-4072-9667-FA2CAD191E8CTo tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product.
MANUAL TRANSMISSIONGUID-8F862C4B-4E77-46AF-A267-BB3D3E9E681A. Always tow with the manual transmission in
Neutral.
. Your vehicle speed should never exceed 70
MPH (112 km/h) when flat towing your
vehicle.
. After towing 500 miles, start and idle the
engine with the transmission in Neutral for
two minutes. Failure to idle the engine after
every 500 miles of towing may cause
damage to the transmission’s internal parts.
GUID-847767A6-AC43-4068-BDF0-695D11D7EE17DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEARGUID-EBD3F3AF-74FA-4332-AA15-3B9E01A51FFFThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as
a tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road char-
acteristics and climate.
TRACTION AA, A, B AND CGUID-77FAD5AD-8EC3-4E81-978B-00D40AD98203The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on spe-
cified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
Technical and consumer information9-21
FLAT TOWING UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

Black plate (421,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
Rapid air pressure loss...
................................................ 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ...
........................................................................ 9-24
Rear hatch ...
..................................................................... 3-16
Rear hatch opener ...
...................................................... 3-16
Rear hatch opener switch ...
......................................... 3-17
Rear parcel box ...
........................................................... 2-43
Rear window defroster switch ...
................................. 2-31
RearView monitor (models with
navigation system) ...
...................................................... 4-18
Recorders, Event data ...
............................................... 9-24
Registering your vehicle in another country ...
......... 9-11
Remote keyless entry system ...
................................... 3-13
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ...
......................................................................... 6-8
Reporting safety defects ...
........................................... 9-23
Rollover ...
............................................................................ 5-6
Roof, Soft top ...
.............................................................. 3-21
S
Safety, Child seat belts ...
............................................. 1-15
Satellite radio operation ...
................................ 4-50, 4-55
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ...
.............................. 1-4
Front power seat adjustment ...
............................... 1-2
Front seats ...
................................................................ 1-2
Seat belt(s) Child safety ...
............................................................ 1-15
Infants ...
...................................................................... 1-15
Injured persons ...
..................................................... 1-11
Larger children ...
...................................................... 1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage ...
........................... 1-9
Pregnant women ...
.................................................. 1-11
Seat belt cleaning ...
................................................... 7-7
Seat belt extenders ...
.............................................. 1-14
Seat belt maintenance ...
........................................ 1-14 Seat belt warning light and chime
...
................... 2-13
Seat belts ...
.................................................................. 1-9
Seat belts with pretensioners ...
........................... 1-39
Three-point type ...
................................................... 1-11
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats ...
..................................... 2-38
Heated seats ...
......................................................... 2-37
Seats ...
.......................................................................... 1-2
Secondary rear hatch release ...
.................................. 3-18
Secondary trunk lid release ...
...................................... 3-20
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start ...
................................................. 2-28
Security system, Vehicle security system ...
............. 2-27
Selector lever, Shift lock release ...
............................ 5-16
Servicing air conditioner ...
............................................ 4-30
SETTING button ...
.......................................................... 4-11
Shift lock release, Transmission ...
.............................. 5-16
Shift “P” warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ...
................................................ 2-19
Shifting Automatic transmission ...
....................................... 5-12
Manual transmission ...
............................................ 5-16
Soft top Care and cleaning ...
................................................... 7-3
If the top does not open or close ...
.................... 3-28
Opening using the Intelligent Key ...
.................... 3-26
Soft top indicator light ...
............................. 2-15, 3-24
Soft top operation ...
................................................ 3-21
Spare tire ...
......................................................................... 9-9
Spark plugs ...
.................................................................. 8-19
Speedometer ...
.................................................................. 2-6
Starting Before starting the engine ...
................................. 5-11
Jump starting ...
......................................................... 6-14
Precautions when starting and driving ...
.............. 5-2
Push starting ...
......................................................... 6-16
Starting the engine ...
.............................................. 5-11 STATUS button
...
.............................................................. 4-7
Status light, Front passenger air bag ...
.................... 1-35
Steering Power steering fluid ...
............................................. 8-13
Power steering system ...
....................................... 5-25
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...
................................................................. 4-74
Storage ...
.......................................................................... 2-41
Sun visors ...
..................................................................... 3-36
Supplemental air bag warning labels ...
..................... 1-40
Supplemental air bag warning light ...
............ 1-40, 2-13
Supplemental restraint system ...
................................. 1-28
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ...
..................................................... 1-28
Switch Autolight switch ...
.................................................... 2-33
Fog light switch ...
.................................................... 2-35
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
.......................... 2-36
Headlight switch ...
................................................... 2-32
Ignition switch ...
....................................................... 5-12
Ignition switch manual
transmission models ...
............................................ 5-16
Power door lock switch ...
......................................... 3-5
Rear window defroster switch ...
.......................... 2-31
Turn signal switch ...
................................................ 2-35
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...
..... 2-39
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) ...
.................... 5-17
T
Tachometer ...
..................................................................... 2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ...
........................................................ 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ...
................................................................... 2-28
Three-way catalyst ...
........................................................ 5-3
Tilt steering ...
................................................................... 3-36
10-5