ignition NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER 2014 Z34 Service Manual

3-14Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Locking doors, rear hatch/trunk lid and
fuel-filler door
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF positionand make sure you carry the Intelligent Key
with you.*
2. Close all the doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid.
3. Push the LOCK
button*1on the
Intelligent Key.
4. All the doors, the rear hatch/trunk lid and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
*: Doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid will lock with the Intelligent Key while the ignition switch is in
the ACC or ON position.
Unlocking doors, rear hatch/trunk lid and
fuel-filler door
1. Push the UNLOCKbutton*2on the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The driver’s door and fuel-filler door will unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button on the
Intelligent Key again within 60 seconds.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once again. All the doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid will
unlock. All doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid will be
locked automatically unless one of the following
operations is performed within 1 minute after
pushing the UNLOCK
button on the
Intelligent Key while the doors are locked. If
during this 1-minute time period, the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all
doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid will be locked
automatically after another 1 minute.
. Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
. Inserting the Intelligent Key into the Intelli-
gent Key port
Opening windows
The UNLOCKbutton operation also allows
you to open a window that is equipped with the
automatic open/close function. (See “Power
windows” (P.2-45) .)
To open the window, push the door UNLOCK
button*2on the Intelligent Key for about
3 seconds after the door is unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button.
Window cannot be closed using the Intelligent
Key.
The door window can be opened or closed by
turning the metal key in a door lock. (See
“Doors” (P.3-4).)
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button*3on the Key
for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key are pushed. (Note: Panic button should
be pushed for more than 1 second.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn mode
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button*1is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCK
button*2is pushed,
the hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
twice. When the UNLOCKbutton is
pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the

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)

3-24Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA1691
Soft top indicator light
The soft top indicator light in the instrument
panel shows the conditions of top operation.
The light illuminates when the soft top is being
operated or if it is stopped before reaching the
fully opened or closed position. When the top is
fully opened or closed, the light will turn off.
The light blinks while the soft top is not fully
opened or closed under the following condi-
tions:
.When the vehicle is driven.
. When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)
position.
Be sure to fully open or close the soft top when driving the vehicle.
When the soft top is operating, and any of the
following conditions occur, the top will stop
operating.
.
When the 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 soft top operating switch, and push
the switch again to move the top to the fully
opened or closed position. 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 (whether the top is operated
or not, and when the top is engaged) , it may
indicate the top operating system is not
functioning properly. Have your vehicle checked
by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
Automatic window lowering
When the soft top operating switch is pressed,
the power windows will automatically be low-
ered completely. The windows do not rise
automatically after the top operation is com-
pleted. Use the power window switches to raise
them.

3-26Pre-driving checks and adjustments
OPENING THE TOP USING THE IN-
TELLIGENT KEY
The soft top can be opened using the request
switch.
SPA2570
Opening the soft top
Push the ignition switch to the OFF position and
make sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
Push the door handle request switch (driver’s or
passenger’s)
*Aand hold it until the soft top is
fully open.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If 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 shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position. Shift the shift lever to the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position (automatic transmission models only), or shift
the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position (manual
transmission models only) , 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,
place the ignition switch in 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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3-28Pre-driving checks and adjustments
IF THE TOP DOES NOT OPEN OR
CLOSE ELECTRICALLY
If you cannot operate the soft top with the
operating switch, first check whether all the
following operating conditions are met.
.vehicle is stopped
. ignition switch is ON (Run the engine when
operating the top.)
. the trunk is closed
. the shift lever is in a position other than the R
(Reverse) position
If the top still does not move under the above
conditions or has any system malfunction, see a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. When you
must close the top by yourself, in the event of
emergency or when an immediate dealer service
is not available, close the top manually accord-
ing to the procedures shown in this section.
When closing the soft top manually:
. Move the vehicle to a safe place, away from
traffic.
. Two people should perform this procedure,
as some of the top parts are extremely
heavy.
The top cannot be opened manually.
WARNING
. Do not drive with the top partially
opened.
. If the top cannot be operated prop-
erly, see a NISSAN dealer as soon
as possible to have your vehicle
checked.
CAUTION
The storage lid is extremely heavy. The
storage lid should be manually opened
or closed by two people.SPA2715
1. Open the trunk lid. In the event of a
discharged battery, the secondary trunk
release mechanism should be operated.
(See “Secondary trunk lid release” (P.3-
20).)
2. Open the top storage lid a. Remove the board
*2inside of the trunk
by removing the clips
*1.
b. Pull the lock release cables (right and left)
*3as illustrated, then close the
trunk lid.
NOTE:
Use a cloth or other tool to protect your
hands when pulling on the lock release

SPA2447
INSIDE MIRROR
Adjust the height and the angle of the inside
mirror to the desired position.
SPA2143
Manual anti-glare type
The night position*1will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position
*2when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when ne-
cessary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
SPA2450
Automatic anti-glare type
The inside mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according to
the intensity of the headlights of the following
vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is pushed
to the ON position.
When the anti-glare system is turned on, the
indicator light
*Awill illuminate and excessive
glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind
you will be reduced.
Push the “*” switch
*Cto make the inside
rearview mirror operate normally. The indicator
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MIRRORS

3-38Pre-driving checks and adjustments
light will turn off. Push the “I” switch*Dto turn
the system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the
sensors
*Eor apply glass cleaner on
them. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity
of the sensor, resulting in improper opera-
tion.
For the HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver opera-
tion, see “HomeLink®Universal Transceiver”
(P.2-50) .
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
SPA2319
Adjusting outside mirrors
The outside mirror control switch is located on
the armrest.
The outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Turn the switch right or left to select the right or
left side mirror
*1, then adjust using the control
switch
*2.
Defrosting outside mirrors
The outside mirrors will be heated when the rear
window defroster switch is operated.

4-8Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
HOW TO USE INFO BUTTON
The display screen shows vehicle and navigation
information for your convenience.
The information shown on the screen should be
a guide to determine the condition of the vehicle.
See the following for details.
SAA2478
Vehicle information display
1. Push the INFO button on the control panel.
2. Select an item from the INFO menu.
3. After viewing or adjusting the information onthe following screens, push the BACK
button to return to the INFO menu.
See the separate Navigation System Owner’s
Manual for the following items:
. Where am I?
. Traffic Info
. Weather Info
. Map Update .
Navigation Version
*When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the “Navigation Version” key is displayed after
selecting the “Others” key.

4-10Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
SAA2482
1. Set the interval (mileage) of the maintenanceschedule. To determine the recommended
maintenance interval, refer to your “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”.
2. To display the reminder automatically when the desired distance is reached, select the
“Reminder” key.
3. Reset the driving distance to the new maintenance schedule.
4. To return to the previous screen, push the BACK button.
The unit can be converted between “US” and
“Metric”. (See “How to use SETTING button”
(P.4-11) .)
SAA3003Example
The Reminder will be automatically displayed
when the specified distance has been driven
and every time the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC or ON position. The reminder will not
appear while driving.
Select the “OK” key to hide the reminder for the
rest of the current drive.
To stop the reminder from appearing, perform
one of the following actions:
. Select the “Reset Distance”.
. Deactivate the “Reminder”.
. Increase the “Interval” distance to be more
than the current distance being tracked.
SAA2483
Others information
The Others information display will appear when
pushing the INFO button and selecting the
“Others” key.
GPS Position:
For the details of this item, see the separate
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
Voice Recognition:
For the details of this item, see “NISSAN Voice
Recognition System (models with navigation
system)” (P.4-99) .