child seat NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER 2014 Z34 Owner's Manual

SSS0008
SSS0009
SSS0099
SSS0100
WARNING
.Never let children ride unrestrained
or extend their hands or face out of
the window. Do not attempt to hold
them in your lap or arms. Some
examples of dangerous riding posi-
tions are shown in the illustrations.
. Children may be severely injured or
killed when the front air bags, side
air bags or curtain air bags inflate if
they are not properly restrained.
. Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air
Bag System, never install a rear-
facing child restraint in the front
seat. An inflating front air bag could
seriously injure or kill your child.
See “Child restraints” (P.1-18) for
details.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-31

SSS0988Front passenger air bag status light
Front passenger air bag and status light
WARNING
The front passenger air bag is designed
to automatically turn OFF under some
conditions. Read this section carefully
to learn how it operates. Proper use of
the seat, seat belt and child restraints is
necessary for most effective protection.
Failure to follow all instructions in this
manual concerning the use of seats,
seat belts and child restraints can
increase the risk or severity of injury inan accident.
Status light:
The front passenger air bag status light
is
located on the instrument panel. After the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position,
the front passenger air bag status light illumi-
nates for about 7 seconds and then turns off or
illuminates depending on the front passenger
seat occupied status. The light operates as
follows:
. Unoccupied passenger seat: The
is
OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF
and will not inflate in a crash.
. Passenger seat occupied by a small adult,
child or child restraint as outlined in this
section: The
illuminates to indicate that
the front passenger air bag is OFF and will
not inflate in a crash.
. Occupied passenger seat and the passen-
ger meets the conditions outlined in this
section: The light
is OFF to indicate
that the front passenger air bag is opera-
tional.
Front passenger air bag:
The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is
operated under some conditions as described below as permitted by U.S. regulations. If the
front passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate
in a crash. The driver air bag and other air bags
in your vehicle are not part of this system.
The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce
the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag
to certain front passenger seat occupants, such
as children, by requiring the air bag to be
automatically turned OFF.
The occupant classification sensor (pattern
sensor) is in the front passenger seat cushion
and is designed to detect an occupant and
objects on the seat. For example, if a child is in
the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag
System is designed to turn the passenger air
bag OFF in accordance with the regulations.
Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in
the regulations is on the seat, the occupant
classification sensor can detect it and cause the
air bag to turn OFF.
Front passenger seat adult occupants who are
properly seated and using the seat belt as
outlined in this manual should not cause the
passenger air bag to be automatically turned
OFF. For small adults it may be turned OFF,
however, if the occupant does not sit in the seat
properly (for example, by not sitting upright, by
sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise
being out of position) , this could cause the
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-35

1-36Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
sensor to turn the air bag OFF. Always be sure
to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly
for the most effective protection by the seat belt
and supplemental air bag.
The occupant classification sensor is designed
to operate as described above to turn the front
passenger air bag OFF for specified child
restraints. Failing to properly secure child
restrains and to use the ALR mode (child
restraint mode) may allow the restraint to tip or
move in an accident or sudden stop. This can
also result in the passenger air bag inflating in a
crash instead of being OFF. (See “Child
restraints” (P.1-18) for proper use and installa-
tion.)
If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the
passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a
crash. However, heavy objects placed on the
seat could result in air bag inflation, because of
the object being detected by the occupant
classification sensor. Other conditions could
also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are on the
seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.
Always be sure that you and all vehicle
occupants are seated and restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light, you can
monitor when the front passenger air bag is
automatically turned OFF with the seat occu-pied. The light will not illuminate when the front
passenger seat is unoccupied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
passenger air bag status light is illuminated
(indicating that the air bag is OFF) , it could be
that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting
on the seat properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,
the passenger air bag status light may or may
not be illuminated, depending on the size of the
child and the type of child restraint being used. If
the passenger air bag status light is not
illuminated (indicating that the air bag might
inflate in a crash), it could be that the child
restraint or seat belt is not being used properly.
Make sure that the child restraint is installed
properly, the seat belt is used properly and the
occupant is positioned properly. If the passen-
ger air bag status light is still not illuminated, try
a different child restraint.
If the passenger air bag status light will not
illuminate even though you believe that the child
restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are
properly positioned, the system may be sensing
an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is
OFF). Your NISSAN dealer can check that the
system is OFF by using a special tool. However,
until you have confirmed with your dealer that
your air bag is working properly, do not transporta child in this vehicle.
The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System and
passenger air bag status light will take a few
seconds to register a change in the passenger
seat status. However, if the seat becomes
unoccupied, the air bag status light will remain
off.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air
bag system, the supplemental air bag warning
light
, located in the meter and gauges area
will blink. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
Other supplemental front-impact air bag
precautions
WARNING
. Do not place any objects on the
steering wheel pad or on the instru-
ment panel. Also, do not place any
objects between any occupant and
the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles and cause
injury if the front air bag inflates.
. Do not place objects with sharp
edges on the seat. Also, do not
place heavy objects on the seat that

2-44Instruments and controls
SIC4026
CARGO COVER (if so equipped)
The cargo cover keeps the contents in the cargo
area hidden from the outside.
To use the cargo cover, pull it out and hang both
sides on the hooks
*1located on the inside of
the rear hatch.
SIC3990
To remove the cargo cover unit, stow the cover
and pull the holder
*2to the opposite side.
WARNING
. Never put anything on the cargo
cover, no matter how small. Any
object on it could cause an injury
in an accident or sudden stop.
. Do not leave the cargo cover in the
vehicle with it disengaged from the
holder.
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In
a sudden stop or collision, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal
injury.
. Your child could be seriously injured
or killed in a collision if the child
restraint top tether strap is da-
maged.
— If the cargo cover contacts the
top tether strap when it is at-
tached to the top tether anchor,
remove the cargo cover from the
vehicle or secure it on the cargo
floor below its attachment loca-
tion. If the cargo cover is not
removed, it may damage the top
tether strap during a collision.
— Do not allow cargo to contact the top tether strap when it is
attached to the top tether an-
chor. Properly secure the cargo
so it does not contact the top
tether strap. Cargo that is not
properly secured or that con-
tacts the top tether strap may
damage the top tether strap
during a collision.

3-4Pre-driving checks and adjustments
WARNING
.Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping
to prevent persons from being
thrown from the vehicle. This also
helps keep children and others from
unintentionally opening the doors,
and will help keep out intruders.
. Before opening any door, always
look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
SPA2565
LOCKING WITH MECHANICAL KEY
The power door lock system allows you to lock
or unlock all doors simultaneously using the
mechanical key.
.Turning the driver’s door key cylinder to the
front of the vehicle
*1will lock all doors.
. Turning the driver’s door key cylinder once
to the rear of the vehicle
*2will unlock the
driver’s door. After returning the key to the
neutral position
*3, turning it to the rear
again within 60 seconds will unlock all
doors.
. You can switch the lock system to the mode
that allows you to open all the doors when
the key is turned once. (See “How to use SETTING button” (P.4-11).)
OPENING AND CLOSING WINDOWS
WITH THE MECHANICAL KEY
The driver’s door key operation also allows you
to open and close the window that is equipped
with the automatic open/close function. (See
“Power windows” (P.2-45).)
To open the window, turn the driver’s door key
cylinder to the rear of the vehicle for
longer
than 1 second. The door is unlocked and the
window keeps opening while turning the key.
This function can also be performed by pushing
and holding the UNLOCK button on the
Intelligent Key. (See “Remote keyless entry
system” (P.3-13) .)
To close the window, turn the driver’s door key
cylinder to the front of the vehicle for longer
than 1 second. The door is locked and the
window keeps closing while turning the key.
DOORS

3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments
close the top safely. Otherwise, the
top may damage any objects above
it while moving. The top operating
system could also be damaged.
. Do not operate the top in a strong
wind. It could be blown by the wind,
striking someone or damage the
top.
. Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the opening while the vehicle is in
motion or while the top is being
operated.
. In an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle with an open top.
Always use seat belts and proper
child restraints.
CAUTION
.Do not operate the top when the
temperature is below 328 F(08C) .
This may result in damage to the
top material or operating system.
. Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the top, and dry the
surface of the top completely before opening it.
. Do not open the top when it is wet
or damp. This may cause interior
water damage, stains or mildew on
the top material.
. Be sure to turn off the rear window
defroster switch. Never turn it on
while the top is being operated or
fully opened. The heat may damage
the top material.
SPA2691
CAUTION
.Do not place any objects between
the top cloth and the structure.
Doing so could interfere with top
operation and cause damage to the
top operating system or the objects.
. Do not place anything on the top
and the storage lid. Even small
items may interfere with the top
operation and could cause damage
to the top or the vehicle body.

5-2Starting and driving
WARNING
.Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. They
could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent op-
eration of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a
closed vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
. Properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting.
Do not place cargo higher than the
seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury (Coupe mod-
els) .
. 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 car keys (Roadster mod-
els) .
If the engine oil temperature is high, the
engine protection mode, which helps re-
duce the chance of engine damage, could
activate and automatically decrease en-
gine power. Driving while the engine oil
temperature is high may result in engine
damage.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
. Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless car-
bon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
dangerous. It can cause uncon-
sciousness or death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, drive with
all windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
. Do not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the
engine running for any extended
length of time. .
Keep the rear hatch/trunk lid closed
while driving, otherwise exhaust
gases could be drawn into the
passenger compartment. If you
must drive with the rear hatch/trunk
lid open, follow these precautions:
1) Open all the windows.
2) Set the
air recirculation to
off and the fan control to high to
circulate the air.
. The exhaust system and body
should be inspected by a qualified
mechanic whenever:
— The vehicle is raised for service.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering into the passenger
compartment.
— You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident invol- ving damage to the exhaust
system, underbody, or rear of
the vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ............................ 5-27
Advanced air bag system ......................................... 1-33
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system .................................. 1-33
Front passenger air bag and status light....... 1-35
Front-seat mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag system....................................................... 1-38
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-38
Air bag warning labels............................................... 1-40
Air bag warning light...................................... 1-40, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ........................................... 8-19
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation.................................... 4-24
Air conditioner service ........................................ 4-30
Air conditioner specification label.................... 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations....................... 4-30, 9-7
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-30
Air deflectors................................................................ 9-17
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)........................................................... 2-29
Alcohol, drugs and driving.......................................... 5-7
Antenna.......................................................................... 4-74
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................ 5-27
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light..... 2-11
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ....................................... 7-5
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-17
Audio operation precautions.................................... 4-31
Audio system................................................................ 4-31 Steering wheel audio controls.......................... 4-73 Autochanger
Compact Disc (CD) ............................................ 4-49
Autolight system.......................................................... 2-34
Automatic Air conditioner (Type A) ..................................... 4-25
Air conditioner (Type B) ..................................... 4-28
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows)..................................................... 2-47
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF).................. 8-12
Door locks................................................................. 3-5
Driving with automatic transmission................ 5-12
AUX (Auxiliary) button.................................... 4-46, 4-51
Auxiliary input jacks .................................................... 4-70
Avoiding collision and rollover ................................... 5-6
B
Battery............................................................................ 8-15 Battery saver system........................................... 2-35
Intelligent Key........................................................ 8-24
Variable voltage control system........................ 8-17
Before starting the engine........................................ 5-11
Belts (See drive belts)............................................... 8-18
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system)............................. 4-76
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ....................... 4-86
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ..................................... 4-63
Booster seats............................................................... 1-24
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..................... 5-27
Brake and clutch fluid......................................... 8-13
Brake fluid.............................................................. 8-13
Brake system......................................................... 5-26
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-20
Warning light......................................................... 2-11 Break-in schedule ....................................................... 5-23
Brightness control......................................................... 4-7
Display ON/OFF button ........................................ 4-7
Instrument panel................................................... 2-36
Bulb check/instrument panel ................................... 2-11
Bulb replacement........................................................ 8-26
C
Cabin air filter............................................................... 4-30
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ....... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................. 4-75
Cargo cover.................................................................. 2-44
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst................... 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning .............. 4-72
Center multi-function control panel (models with
navigation system) ........................................................ 4-3
Child restraints............................................................. 1-18 Booster seats........................................................ 1-24
Precautions on child restraints......................... 1-18
Top tether strap.................................................... 1-19
Child safety................................................................... 1-15
Chimes Audible reminders................................................ 2-17
Seat belt warning light and chime................... 2-14
Circuit breaker, Fusible link...................................... 8-22
Cleaning exterior and interior............................ 7-2, 7-5
Clock..................................................................... 2-9, 2-26
Clutch fluid.................................................................... 8-13
Cockpit ............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving.................................................. 5-32
Compact Disc (CD) changer (See
audio system)............................................................... 4-49
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system)................................................... 4-45, 4-54
Compact spare tire..................................................... 8-39

10-4
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) .................................................... 9-18
LockAutomatic door locks ............................................. 3-5
Door locks................................................................. 3-4
Power door lock...................................................... 3-4
Rear hatch lock..................................................... 3-17
Trunk lid .................................................................. 3-19
Locking with mechanical key...................................... 3-4
Low tire pressure warning light............................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .... 5-3
M
Maintenance Battery..................................................................... 8-15
General maintenance .................................... 8-3, 8-3
Inside the vehicle .................................................... 8-4
Maintenance indicators....................................... 2-22
Maintenance precautions...................................... 8-6
Maintenance requirements.................................... 8-3
Outside the vehicle................................................. 8-3
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-14
Malfunction indicator light (MIL).............................. 2-15
Manual front seat adjustment..................................... 1-4
Map lights ..................................................................... 2-47
Master warning light................................................... 2-14
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ................. 3-3
Meter Trip computer........................................................ 2-23
Meters and gauges....................................................... 2-5 Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-36
Mirror Inside mirror........................................................... 3-37
Outside mirrors..................................................... 3-38
Vanity mirror........................................................... 3-39 Multi-function controller............................................... 4-4
N
New vehicle break-in.................................................. 5-23
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System..................... 2-29
NISSAN voice recognition system ......................... 4-99
No key warning............................................................ 2-19
O
Odometer........................................................................ 2-6
Off-road recovery.......................................................... 5-6
Oil
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter........................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-10
Engine oil................................................................ 8-10
Engine oil viscosity.................................................. 9-6
Oil filter replacement indicator ......................... 2-22
Opening the soft top.................................................. 3-21
Operation, Operational indicators........................... 2-19
Outside mirrors............................................................ 3-38
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ........................ 6-16
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ......................................................... 9-25
P
Panic alarm................................................................... 3-14
Parking Brake break-in....................................................... 5-27
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-20
Parking on hills ..................................................... 5-25
Performance dampers................................................ 5-31 Phone
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system)...................... 4-76
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ................ 4-86
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-75
Power Front seat adjustment ............................................ 1-2
Power door lock...................................................... 3-4
Power outlet .......................................................... 2-40
Power steering fluid............................................. 8-12
Power steering system ....................................... 5-26
Power windows .................................................... 2-45
Precautions................................................................... 5-21 Audio operation .................................................... 4-31
Braking precautions............................................. 5-26
Child restraints...................................................... 1-18
Cruise control operations................................... 5-17
Maintenance ............................................................. 8-6
Seat belt usage ....................................................... 1-9
Supplemental restraint system.......................... 1-28
When starting and driving .................................... 5-2
Predictive course line settings................................. 4-22
Push starting ................................................................ 6-16
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ................................................ 2-20
Push-button ignition switch............................... 5-8, 5-9
R
Radio.................................................................. 4-31, 4-52 Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-75
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ............................................................ 4-43
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (models without
navigation system) ............................................... 4-47

Rapid air pressure loss................................................ 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test........................................................................ 9-24
Rear hatch..................................................................... 3-17
Rear hatch opener...................................................... 3-17
Rear hatch opener switch......................................... 3-17
Rear parcel box ........................................................... 2-43
Rear window defroster switch................................. 2-32
RearView monitor (models with
navigation system) ...................................................... 4-17
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 ................................ 4-48, 4-53
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................... 2-14
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................................................. 2-29
Security system, Vehicle security system ............. 2-28
Servicing air conditioner............................................ 4-30
SETTING button.......................................................... 4-11
Shift lever, Shift lock release ................................... 5-16
Shift lock release, Transmission .............................. 5-16
Shift “P” warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ................................................ 2-20
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............................. 2-16, 3-24
Soft top operation................................................ 3-21
Spare tire......................................................................... 9-9
Spark plugs .................................................................. 8-18
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............................................. 8-12
Power steering system ....................................... 5-26
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ................................................................. 4-73
Storage .......................................................................... 2-41
Sun visors ..................................................................... 3-36
Supplemental air bag warning labels..................... 1-40
Supplemental air bag warning light............ 1-40, 2-14
Supplemental restraint system................................. 1-28 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system..................................................... 1-28
Switch Autolight switch.................................................... 2-34
Fog light switch.................................................... 2-36
Hazard warning flasher switch............................. 6-2
Headlight switch................................................... 2-33
Ignition switch....................................................... 5-12
Ignition switch manual
transmission models............................................ 5-16
Power door lock switch......................................... 3-5
Rear window defroster switch.......................... 2-32
Turn signal switch ................................................ 2-36
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch..... 2-40
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE).................... 5-17
T
Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge........................................................ 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start................................................................... 2-29
Three-way catalyst........................................................ 5-3
Tilt steering ................................................................... 3-36
10-5