brake NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER 2014 Z34 User Guide

2-18Instruments and controls
Parking brake reminder chime
A 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 warning
The 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.
SIC3977
The vehicle information display*1displays the
warnings and information.
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

JVI0351X
OPERATIONAL INDICATORS
1. Engine start operation indicator
(Automatic transmission models)
This indicator appears when the shift 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 indicator
This 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 indicator
This 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 warning
This warning appears in either of the following
conditions.
No Intelligent Key inside the vehicle:
The 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.
Unregistered Intelligent Key:
The 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.
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WARNINGS AND ALERTS
1. Parking brake release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle speed is
above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the parking brake is
applied.
2. Low fuel warning
This 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 reachesthe empty (E) position.
3. Low washer fluid warning
This warning appears when the washer tank fluid
is at a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary.
(See “Window washer fluid” (P.8-14).)
4. Door/rear hatch/trunk open warning
(ignition switch is in the ON position)
This 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 warning
This 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 warning
This 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
on the Tire and Loading Information label. (See
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-
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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:
The 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”.
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Warning check
To 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:
Push the
switch*Ato move to the warning
check mode.
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SIC3996
Headlight beam select
*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 system
A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in theorposition and the ignition switch in the ACC, OFF
or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the lights will automatically turn off after
a period of time when 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)
The 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 theposition 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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SPA2685Interior/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 TOP
The 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 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)

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( −208 C) and above 1588 F (708C)].
Operating this system under these condi-
tions may result in system malfunctions.
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.4-76)
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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Display settings
The display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button and selecting the
“Display” key.
Display Adjustment:
To 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:
Choose the theme color of the menu screen
from “Black”, “Blue” or “Red”.
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Clock settings
The 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:
When 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 Viewer
The 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.
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Full Screen Display:
The 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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5. When the vehicle is parked in the spacecompletely, move the shift lever to the P
(Park) position (Automatic Transmission
models) or in an appropriate gear (Manual
Transmission models) and apply the parking
brake.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTIVE
AND ACTUAL DISTANCES
The 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 uphill
When 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 the hill is further than it appears on the monitor.