warning NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER 2014 Z34 Owners Manual

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of
driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
In addition to factory installed options, your
vehicle may also be equipped with additional
accessories installed by NISSAN or by your
NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important
that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures,
warnings, cautions and instructions concerning
proper use of such accessories prior to operat-
ing the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN
dealer for details concerning the particularaccessories with which your vehicle is
equipped.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best.
When you require any service or have any
questions, we will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to us.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s
Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with
controls and maintenance requirements, assist-
ing you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
.
NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed lim-
its and never drive too fast for
conditions.
. ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle
features or taking other actions that could distract you.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems.
. ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety
features to all occupants of the
vehicle.
. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man-
ual for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHI-
CLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems result-
ing from modification will not be covered
under the NISSAN warranties.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all
options available on this model. Therefore,
you may find some information that does
not apply to your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
Foreword

printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications or design at any time without
notice.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause death or
serious personal injury. To avoid or
reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the procedures must be followed care-
fully.
SIC0697
If you see the symbol above, it means“Do not
do this” or“Do not let this happen” .
If you see a symbol similar to those above in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the front
of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those
above indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those
above call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
tained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.

0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) ........................................................................\
.... 0-2Coupe models ...................................................................... 0-2
Roadster models ................................................................. 0-3
Exterior front ........................................................................\
....... 0-4
Exterior rear ........................................................................\
........ 0-5
Coupe models ...................................................................... 0-5
Roadster models ................................................................. 0-6
Exterior (NISMO models) ........................................................ 0-7 Passenger compartment ......................................................... 0-8
Coupe models ................................................................... 0-8
Roadster models ............................................................... 0-9
Cockpit ........................................................................\
............. 0-10
Instrument panel .................................................................... 0-11
Meters and gauges ............................................................... 0-12
Engine compartment ............................................................ 0-13 VQ37VHR engine model ............................................. 0-13
Warning and indicator lights .............................................. 0-14

SSI0653
1. Ventilator (P.4-23)
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.4-76, P.4-86)
3. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-33)
4. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-28)
5. Fuse box cover (P.8-22)
6. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-8)
7. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2) 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.2-32)
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

0-12Illustrated table of contents
SSI0509
1. ENTER/NEXT switch (P.2-23)
2. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)
3. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-10)
4. Tachometer (P.2-7)
5. Speedometer (P.2-6)
6. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-36)
7. Vehicle information display (P.2-18)8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)
9. Transmission position indicator (if so equipped)
(P.2-17)
— SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) indica-
tor (if so equipped) (P.5-17)
SSI0521
10. Odometer/Twin trip odometer control knob(P.2-6)
11. Odometer/Twin trip odometer (P.2-6)
12. Engine oil temperature gauge (P.2-8)
13. Voltmeter (P.2-9)
14. Clock (P.2-9, P.2-26)
METERS AND GAUGES

0-14Illustrated table of contents
Warninglight Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light 2-11
Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light2-11
Brake warning light
2-11
Charge warning light 2-12
Engine oil pressure warning
light 2-12
Intelligent Key system warning
light2-12
Low tire pressure warning light 2-13
Master warning light
2-14
Seat belt warning light 2-14
Supplemental air bag warning
light 2-14
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-15Indicator
light Name
Page
Cruise indicator light 2-15
Exterior light indicator2-15
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-15
High beam indicator light 2-15
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-15
Rear fog light indicator light* 2-16
Security indicator light
2-16
Soft top indicator light (Road-
ster models) 2-16
SynchroRev Match mode (S-
MODE) indicator*2-17
Transmission position indicator
light*2-17
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-17
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplementalrestraint system
Seats ........................................................................\
.................... 1-2
Front seats ........................................................................\
.... 1-2
Head restraints .................................................................... 1-5
Seat belts ........................................................................\
............ 1-9 Precautions on seat belt usage ....................................... 1-9
Pregnant women .............................................................. 1-11
Injured persons ................................................................. 1-11
Three-point type seat belt .............................................. 1-11
Seat belt extenders .......................................................... 1-14
Seat belt maintenance .................................................... 1-14
Child safety ........................................................................\
...... 1-15 Infants ........................................................................\
.......... 1-15
Small children (for Coupe models) ............................. 1-15
Larger children .................................................................. 1-16
For Roadster models ....................................................... 1-17
Child restraints ........................................................................\
1-18
Precautions on child restraints ..................................... 1-18 Top tether strap child restraint (for
Coupe models) ............................................................... 1-19
Forward-facing child restraint installation using the
seat belts (for Coupe models) ................................... 1-20
Installing top tether strap (for Coupe models) ....... 1-24
Booster seats .................................................................. 1-24
Supplemental restraint system ........................................... 1-28 Precautions on supplemental restraint system ....... 1-28
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats) ..................................................................... 1-33
Front seat-mounted side-impact and roof/
door-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air
bag systems .................................................................... 1-38
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ............. 1-39
Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... 1-40
Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-40
Repair and replacement procedure .......................... 1-41

1-2Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SSS0133
WARNING
.Do not ride in a moving vehicle
when the seatback is reclined. This
can be dangerous. The shoulder belt
will not be against your body. In an
accident, you could be thrown into it
and receive neck or other serious
injuries. You could also slide under
the lap belt and receive serious
internal injuries.
. For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet
on the floor and adjust the seat belt
properly. See “Precautions on seat
belt usage” (P.1-9) .
. After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.
. 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. .
The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when
the passenger sits well back and
straight up in the seat. If the seat-
back is reclined, the risk of sliding
under the lap belt and being injured
is increased.
CAUTION
.When adjusting the seat positions,
be sure not to contact any moving
parts to avoid possible injuries and/
or damages.
FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustment
Operating tips:
.The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
. Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
SEATS

SSS0684
Lumbar support (if so equipped)
The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver.
Move the lever
*1up or down to adjust the
seatback lumbar area.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other
vehicle safety systems. They may pro-
vide additional protection against injury
in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the
head restraints properly, as specified in
this section. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat. Do not
attach anything to the head restraint
stalks or remove the head restraint. Do
not use the seat if the head restraint
has been removed. If the head restraint
was removed, install and properly ad-
just the head restraint before an occu-
pant uses the seating position. Failure
to follow these instructions can reduce
the effectiveness of the head restraints.
This may increase the risk of serious
injury or death in a collision.
SSS1007
The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with head restraints. The head re-
straints are adjustable.
Indicates the seating position is equipped
with a head restraint.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-5

1-10Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SSS0016
SSS0014
WARNING
.Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times.
. The seat belt should be properly
adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do
so may reduce the effectiveness of
the entire restraint system and in-
crease the chance or severity of
injury in an accident. Serious injury
or death can occur if the seat belt is
not worn properly.
. Always route the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your
chest. Never put the belt behind
your back, under your arm or across
your neck. The belt should be away
from your face and neck, but not
falling off your shoulder.
. Position the lap belt as low and
snug as possible AROUND THE
HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt
worn too high could increase the
risk of internal injuries in an acci-
dent.
. Be sure the seat belt tongue is
securely fastened to the proper buckle.
. Do not wear the seat belt inside out
or twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
. Do not allow more than one person
to use the same seat belt.
. Never carry more people in the
vehicle than there are seat belts.
. If the seat belt warning light glows
continuously while the ignition is
turned ON with all doors closed and
all seat belts fastened, it may in-
dicate a malfunction in the system.
Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
. No changes should be made to the
seat belt system. For example, do
not modify the seat belt, add mate-
rial or install devices that may
change the seat belt routing or
tension. Doing so may affect the
operation of the seat belt system.
Modifying or tampering with the
seat belt system may result in
serious personal injury.
. Once a seat belt pretensioner has
activated, it cannot be reused and
must be replaced together with the