manual transmission NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER 2013 Z34 Owners Manual

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0-10Illustrated table of contents
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1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch(P.5-28)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-32)
3. Meters and Gauges (combimeter) (P.2-5)
4. Triple meter (P.2-8)
5. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-30) 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.4-74)
— BACK switch (P.4-74) — Phone switch (if so equipped) (P.4-77,
P.4-88)
— Volume control switches (P.4-74)
— Source select switch (P.4-74)
10. Tilt steering lever (P.3-36)
11. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-36)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-28)
12. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control switches (P.5-21)
13. Selector lever for automatic transmission (P.5-12) or Shift lever for manual transmission
(P.5-16)
14. Parking brake (P.5-21)
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VQ37VHR ENGINE MODELGUID-CA1603F1-4C1A-4216-AA17-F6627E0A896D1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
2. Battery (P.8-16)
3. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)
4. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-14)7.
Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Transmission
models) (P.8-14)
8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
9. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
10. Air cleaner (P.8-20)
11. Drive belt location (P.8-19) 12. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-9)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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1-4Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SSS0394
Front manual seat adjustmentGUID-017634F1-4144-4E7F-A116-2A3E82265041
Forward and backward:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Pull the lever up*1while you slide the seat
forward or backward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
Reclining:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407To recline the seatback, pull the lever up*2and
lean back. To bring the seatback forward again,
pull the lever and move your body forward. The
seatback will move forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-9) . The seatback may also be reclined to
allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park)
position or N (Neutral) position with the parking
brake fully applied.
SPA1715
Seat lifter (if so equipped)GUID-1E5F24FB-9AF8-46E6-B5D6-1FC65C4F02ACTurn either dial to adjust the angle and height of
the seat cushion to the desired position.

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1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch(P.5-28)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-32)
3. Meters and Gauges (combimeter) (P.2-5)
4. Triple meter (P.2-8)
5. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-30) 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.4-74)
— BACK switch (P.4-74) — Phone switch (if so equipped) (P.4-77)
— Volume control switches (P.4-74)
— Source select switch (P.4-74)
10. Tilt steering lever (P.3-36)
11. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-36)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-28)
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.5-21)
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2-16Instruments and controls
.When the vehicle is stopped.
. When the ignition switch is ON.
. When the trunk is closed.
. When the selector lever or shift lever is in a
position other than the R (Reverse) position.
CAUTION
Operate the soft top with the engine
running to prevent a discharged battery.
When the soft top is operating, if any of the
above conditions are discontinued or any of the
following conditions are met, the top will stop
operating.
. When the selector lever or 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 operating switch, and push it again
under the above conditions until the top is fully
opened or closed. 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, it may indicate the electric
soft top control unit is not functioning properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer
as soon as possible.
For more details about the electric soft top
operation, see “Soft top (Roadster models)”
(P.3-21) .
SynchroRev Match mode (S-
MODE) indicator (if so equipped)
GUID-2927619B-A346-486C-9292-AB2E7BF55DB4This indicator will illuminate when the
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) is acti-
vated. (See “SynchroRev Match mode (S-
MODE) (if so equipped for Manual Transmission
models)” (P.5-17) .)
Transmission position indicator (if
so equipped)
GUID-FE9057C6-C578-4D43-9C37-74A0F49967B0When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the indicator shows the transmission
position.
For AT models:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407In the manual shift mode, when the transmission
does not shift to the selected gear due to the
transmission protection mode, the AT position
indicator light will blink and a buzzer will sound.
(See “Driving the vehicle” (P.5-12) .)
Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsGUID-9C6EB1FE-EFF7-4C93-9787-C431A6626D02The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
GUID-1AC3BC5D-06E7-428D-99F3-6CF4B0507DE9The light comes on when the vehicle dynamic
control off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the vehicle dynamic control
system and traction control system are not
operating.
AUDIBLE REMINDERSGUID-2BDE1C56-810D-4853-B8E8-5ED0D0EB85F8
Key reminder chimeGUID-78D397CE-17E1-41D9-809E-162AB8D3FE85A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or
LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left in the
Intelligent Key port. Make sure the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position, and take
the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Light reminder chimeGUID-04273DE2-5AA1-4549-A3D1-8AE3CBAF201EA 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.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.

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Unregistered Intelligent Key:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The warning appears when the ignition switch is
pushed from the LOCK position and the
Intelligent Key cannot be recognized by the
system. You cannot start the engine with an
unregistered key. Use the registered Intelligent
Key.
See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-6) for more
details.
5. SHIFT “P” warning (Automatic Trans-
mission models)
GUID-A37F13DB-865B-48E7-95FA-614B76C276FCThis warning appears when the ignition switch is
pushed to stop the engine with the selector lever
in any position except the P (Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the selector lever
to the P (Park) position or push the ignition
switch to the ON position.
An inside warning chime will also sound. (See
“Intelligent Key system” (P.3-6) .)
6. “PUSH” warning (Automatic Trans-
mission models)
GUID-1FD56988-42EF-4D11-B0E1-D102E5EC01BBThis warning appears when the selector lever is
moved to the P (Park) position with the ignition
switch in the ACC position after the SHIFT “P”
warning appears.
To push the ignition switch to the OFF position,
perform the following procedure:SHIFT “P” warning
?(Move the selector
lever to “P”) ?PUSH warning ?(Push the
ignition switch ?ignition switch position is
turned to ON) ?PUSH warning ?(Push the
ignition switch ?ignition switch position is
turned to OFF)
7. Intelligent Key battery discharge in-
dicator
GUID-8AA15A5A-7AD3-4C32-BBD5-55F6539381DCThis indicator appears when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery with
a new one. (See “Intelligent Key battery replace-
ment” (P.8-25) .)
8. Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models)
GUID-0F221E31-1F01-48EA-AC4C-2B691FC0309AThis indicator means that the engine will start by
pushing the ignition switch with the clutch pedal
depressed.
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on the Tire and Loading Information label. (See
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-
3) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” (P.6-2) .
7. “TIMER” indicatorGUID-18E114C8-C2B4-404A-8A4E-84A7A42051BCThis indicator appears when the set “TIMER”
indicator activates. You can set the time for up to
6 hours. (See “Trip computer” (P.2-22) .)
8. Low outside temperature warningGUID-90E6D863-3B05-425C-9927-080F44CBDB15This warning appears if the outside temperature
is below 378F (38C) . The warning can be set not
to be displayed. (See “Trip computer” (P.2-22) .)
9. SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE)
warning
GUID-C447488B-81AA-430F-A921-D8024D24AA7AThis warning appears if a system malfunction
occurs. When the warning appears, the S-
MODE function will not operate, but the manual
transmission will operate normally and driving
can be continued. Have the system checked by
a NISSAN dealer.
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MAINTENANCE INDICATORSGUID-826D2792-78BB-4DB1-9F80-E2CC7FAC9686
1. Engine oil replacement indicatorGUID-82878847-AFB9-4DB0-9035-D418FB66756DThis indicator appears when the set time comes
for changing the engine oil. You can set or reset
the distance for changing the engine oil. (See
“Trip computer” (P.2-22) .)
2. Oil filter replacement indicatorGUID-63D34095-F93B-4620-A0A5-C319653463CBThis indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing the oil filter. You can set or reset
the distance for replacing the oil filter. (See “Trip
computer” (P.2-22).)
3. Tire replacement indicatorGUID-E1E9DA72-EE66-4904-893A-4A123B2B1CAAThis indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing tires. You can set or reset the
distance for replacing tires. (See “Trip compu-
ter” (P.2-22) .)
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, in-
cluding tire pressure checks. See
“Changing wheels and tires” (P.8-38)
in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
(P.8-1)section. Many factors including
tire inflation, alignment, driving habits
and road conditions affect tire wear and
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2-56Instruments and controls
4. At the receiver located on the garage dooropener motor in the garage, locate the
“learn” or “smart” button (the name and
color of the button may vary by manufacturer
but it is usually located near where the
hanging antenna wire is attached to the
unit). If there is difficulty locating the button,
reference the garage door opener’s manual.
5. Press and release the “learn” or “smart” button.
NOTE:
Once the button is pressed, you have
approximately 30 seconds to initiate
the next step.
6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the programmed HomeLink
®button for
two seconds and release. Repeat the
“press/hold/release” sequence up to 3
times to complete the programming pro-
cess. HomeLink
®should now activate your
rolling code equipped device.
7. If you have any questions or are having difficulty programming your HomeLink
®but-
tons, refer to the HomeLink®web site at:
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-
3515.
PROGRAMMING HomeLink®FOR CA-
NADIAN CUSTOMERS AND GATE
OPENERS
GUID-9EF57A16-98F7-4AF2-B955-DF69ADB34ABFCanadian radio-frequency laws require trans-
mitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after several
seconds of transmission – which may not be
long enough for HomeLink
®to pick up the signal
during programming. Similar to this Canadian
law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to
“time-out” in the same manner.
If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties
programming a gate operator or garage door
opener by using the “Programming HomeLink
®”
procedures, replace “Programming HomeLink®”
Step 2 with the following:
NOTE:
When programming a garage door opener,
etc., unplug the device during the “cycling”
process to prevent possible damage to the
garage door opener components.
Step 2: Using both hands, simultaneously press
and hold the desired HomeLink
®button and the
hand-held transmitter button. During program-
ming, your hand-held transmitter may automati-
cally stop transmitting. Continue to press and
hold the desired HomeLink
®button while you
press and re-press (“cycle”) your hand-held
transmitter every two seconds until the fre-
quency signal has been learned. The HomeLink
®
indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly
after several seconds upon successful program-
ming. DO NOT release until the HomeLink
®
indicator light flashes slowly and then rapidly.
When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both
buttons may be released. The rapid flashing
indicates successful programming.
Proceed with “Programming HomeLink
®” step 3
to complete.
Remember to plug the device back in when
programming is completed.
OPERATING THE HomeLink®UNIVER-
SAL TRANSCEIVER
GUID-9B9C6723-7648-4F8D-A9A4-CCDBCABB9C85The HomeLink®Universal Transceiver, after it is
programmed, can be used to activate the
programmed device. To operate, simply press
and release the appropriate programmed
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver button. The
amber indicator light will illuminate while the
signal is being transmitted.
For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of
the device may also be used at any time.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEGUID-CBEEA863-1D90-45FB-AB69-31A51E54346BIf 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, immediately contact a NISSAN dealer for the inspection.
SymptomBeepPossible cause Possible solution
The OPEN side of the soft top operating
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 selector lever (automatic transmission models
only) or the shift lever (manual transmission models
only) is in the R (Reverse) position. Shift the selector lever (automatic transmission
models only) to the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position, or
shift the shift lever (manual transmission models only)
to the N (Neutral) position, 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 opera-
tion. 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,
turn the ignition switch to 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 continu-
ously 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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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving...
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Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...
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Three-way catalyst ...
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...
.................... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
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Off-road recovery ...
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Rapid air pressure loss ...
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Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...
................................. 5-7
Push-button ignition switch ...
.................................................... 5-8
Operating range for engine start function ...
.................... 5-8
Push-button ignition switch operation ...
........................... 5-9
Push-button ignition switch positions ...
............................ 5-9
Emergency engine shut off ...
............................................ 5-10
Intelligent Key battery discharge ...
.................................. 5-10
Before starting the engine ...
................................................... 5-11
Starting the engine ...
................................................................ 5-11
Driving the vehicle ...
................................................................. 5-12
Automatic transmission ...
................................................... 5-12
Manual Transmission ...
....................................................... 5-16
Parking brake ...
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.. 5-21
Cruise control ...
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. 5-21
Precautions on cruise control ...
....................................... 5-21
Cruise control operations ...
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...
................................................................. 5-23
Increasing fuel economy ...
...................................................... 5-23
Parking/parking on hills ...
........................................................ 5-24
Power steering ...
....................................................................... 5-25
Brake system ...
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.. 5-25
Braking precautions ...
...................................................... 5-25
Parking brake break-in ...
.................................................. 5-26
Brake assist ...
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.... 5-26
Brake assist ...
..................................................................... 5-26
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
............................... 5-26
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ...
......................... 5-28
Performance dampers (NISMO models) ...
........................ 5-30
Cold weather driving ...
............................................................ 5-31
Freeing a frozen door lock ...
........................................... 5-31
Antifreeze ...
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. 5-31
Battery ...
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....... 5-31
Draining of coolant water ...
............................................. 5-31
Tire equipment ...
................................................................ 5-31
Special winter equipment ...
............................................ 5-31
Driving on snow or ice ...
................................................. 5-31
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ...
....................... 5-32