2004 Nissan 350z Owners Manual

stopped. This could result in a dis- charged battery.

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쐌 The key is removed from the ignition switch

Roadster models

while all doors are closed.

The interior light will turn off while the 30 second timer is activated, when: 쐌 The driver’s door is locked either with the keyfob, a key or the power door lock switch.

쐌 The ignition switch is turned ON. MAP To turn on the light, push the plastic surface 쎻C of the light. Push it again to turn off the light. When the map light stays on, it will auto- matically turn off 30 minutes after the 2-38 Instruments and controls

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT (Coupe models) The light illuminates when the rear hatch is opened. When the rear hatch is closed, the light will go off.

TRUNK LIGHT (Roadster models)

illuminates when the trunk lid is The light opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light will go off.

HomeLink UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped) The HomeLink Universal Transceiver provides a convenient way to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters into one built-in device. HomeLink Universal Transceiver: 쐌 Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF) devices such as garage doors, gates, home and office lighting, entry door locks and se- curity systems.

쐌 Is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No separate batteries are required. If the vehi- cle’s battery is discharged or is discon- nected, HomeLink will retain all program- ming.

Once the HomeLink Universal Transceiver is programmed, retain the original trans- mitter for future programming procedures (for example, new vehicle purchases). Upon sale of the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink Universal Transceiver buttons should be erased for security purposes. For additional information, refer to “Pro- gramming HomeLink ” later in this sec- tion.

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WARNING

쐌 Do not use the HomeLink Universal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by fed- eral safety standards. (These stan- dards became effective for opener models manufactured after April 1, 1982). A garage door opener which cannot detect an object in the path of a closing garage door and then auto- matically stop and reverse, does not meet current federal safety stan- dards. Using a garage door opener without these features increases the risk of serious injury or death.

쐌 During programming, your garage door or gate may open or close. Make sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that you are programming.

쐌 Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the HomeLink Universal Transceiver.

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PROGRAMMING HomeLink To program your HomeLink Transceiver to op- erate a garage door, gate, or entry door opener, home or office lighting, you need to be at the same location as the device. Note: Garage door openers (manufactured after 1996) have “rolling code protection”. To program a garage door opener equipped with “rolling code protection”; you will need to use a ladder to get up to the garage door opener motor to be able to access the “smart or learn” program button.

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1. To begin, press and hold the 2 outer HomeLink buttons (to clear the memory) until the indicator light blinks slowly (after 20
seconds). Release both buttons.

2. Position the end of the hand-held transmitter sur-

1-3 inches away from the HomeLink face.

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grammed HomeLink when the device begins to activate.

button -

releasing

5.

If the indicator light on the HomeLink blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns solid, HomeLink has picked up a “rolling code” garage door opener signal. You will need to proceed with the next steps to train the to complete the programming HomeLink which may require a ladder and another person for convenience.

6. Press and release the “smart” or “learn” program button located on the garage door opener’s motor to activate the “training mode”. This button is usually located near the antenna wire that hangs down from the mo- tor. If the wire originates from under a light lens, you will need to remove the lens to access the program button.

NOTE: Once you have pressed and released the program button on the garage door open- er’s motor and the “training light” is lit, you have 30 seconds in which to perform step 7. Use the help of a second person for convenience to assist when performing this step. 7. Quickly within 30 seconds of pressing and releasing the garage door opener program

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3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter but- ton. DO NOT release the buttons until step 4 has been completed.

4. Hold down both buttons until the indicator light on the HomeLink flashes, changing from a “slow blink” to a “rapidly flashing blink”. This could take up to 90 seconds. When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be released. The rapidly flashing light indicates successful programming. To activate the garage door or other pro- grammed device, press and hold the pro-

firmly press

the button, HomeLink button you’ve just programmed. Press and release the HomeLink button up to three times to complete the training.

and release

8. Your HomeLink button should now be pro- (To program the remaining buttons for additional door or

grammed. HomeLink gate openers, follow steps 2-8 only.

NOTE:

Do not repeat step one unless you want to “clear” programmed HomeLink buttons).

previously

all

If you have any questions or are having difficulty programming your HomeLink buttons, please to the HomeLink web site at: ww- refer w.homelink.com or call 1-800-NISSAN-1 (1- 800-647-7261). PROGRAMMING HomeLink FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required hand- held transmitters to stop transmitting after 2
seconds. To program your hand-held transmitter to HomeLink , continue to press and hold the HomeLink button (note steps 2 through 4
under “Programming HomeLink ”) while you press and re-press (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter every 2 seconds until the indicator Instruments and controls 2-41

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light flashes rapidly (indicating successful pro- gramming). NOTE:

If programming a garage door opener, etc., it is advised to unplug the device during the “cycling” process to prevent possible damage to the garage door opener compo- nents. OPERATING THE HomeLink UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER The HomeLink Universal Transceiver (once programmed) may now be used to activate the garage door, etc. To operate, simply press the appropriate programmed HomeLink Universal Transceiver button. The red indicator light will illuminate while the signal is being transmitted. PROGRAMMING TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS If the HomeLink does not quickly learn the hand-held transmitter information: 쐌 replace the hand-held transmitter batteries

with new batteries.

쐌 position the hand-held transmitter with its battery area facing away from the HomeLink surface.

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쐌 press and hold both the HomeLink

and hand-held transmitter buttons without inter- ruption.

쐌 position the hand-held transmitter 2 to 5
inches (50 to 127 mm) away from the HomeLink surface. Hold the transmitter in that position for up to 15 seconds. If HomeLink is not programmed within that time, try holding the transmitter in another position - keeping the indicator light in view at all times.

If you continue to have programming difficulties, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department. The phone numbers are located in the Foreword of this Owner’s Manual. CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED INFORMATION Individual buttons cannot be cleared, however to clear all programming, press and hold the two outside buttons and release when the indicator light begins to flash (approximately 20 seconds).

REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE HomeLink BUTTON To reprogram a HomeLink Universal Trans- ceiver button, complete the following.

1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink but- ton. Do not release the button until step 4
has been completed.

2. When the indicator

light begins to flash slowly (after 20 seconds), position the hand- held transmitter 2 to 5 inches (50 to 127 mm) away from the HomeLink surface.

3. Press and hold the hand-held transmitter

button.

4. The HomeLink indicator light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator light begins to flash rapidly, release both buttons.

The HomeLink Universal Transceiver button has now been reprogrammed. The new device can be activated by pushing the HomeLink button that was just programmed. This proce- dure will not affect any other programmed HomeLink buttons. IF YOUR VEHICLE IS STOLEN If your vehicle is stolen, you should change the codes of any non-rolling code device that has

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been programmed into HomeLink . Consult the Owner’s Manual of each device or call the manufacturer or dealer of those devices for additional information. When your vehicle is recovered, you will need to reprogram the HomeLink Univer- sal Transceiver with your new transmitter information. FCC Notice: This device complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The transmitter has been tested and com- plies with FCC and DOC/MDC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com- pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device. DOC: ISTC 1763K1313
FCC I.D.: CB2V67690

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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Keys ......................................................................................... 3-2
Doors ....................................................................................... 3-2
Locking with key ............................................................. 3-3
Locking with inside lock knob ..................................... 3-3
Locking with power door lock switch ....................... 3-4
Remote keyless entry system ............................................ 3-4
How to use remote keyless entry system ................ 3-5
Battery replacement ....................................................... 3-8
Hood ........................................................................................ 3-9
Rear hatch (Coupe models) .............................................. 3-9
Opener operation ......................................................... 3-10
Secondary rear hatch release .................................... 3-10
Trunk lid (Roadster models) ............................................ 3-11
Opener operation ......................................................... 3-11
Interior trunk lid release ............................................... 3-12
Secondary trunk lid release ........................................ 3-13
Fuel filler lid ......................................................................... 3-13

Opener operation ......................................................... 3-13
Fuel filler cap ................................................................. 3-14
Steering wheel .................................................................... 3-15
Tilt operation .................................................................. 3-15
Extension sun visor (if so equipped) ........................... 3-16
Mirrors ................................................................................... 3-16
Inside mirror ................................................................... 3-16
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror (if so equipped) ........................................................... 3-17
Outside mirrors ........................................................... 3-17
Soft top operation (Roadster models) ........................... 3-18
Before operating the top ............................................. 3-18
When operating the top .............................................. 3-20
Opening the top ............................................................ 3-23
Closing the top .............................................................. 3-24
If the top does not open or close electrically ........ 3-24
Care of the soft top and the vehicle body.............. 3-27

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KEYS

DOORS

NISSAN does not record any key numbers so it is very important to keep track of your key number plate. A key number is only necessary when you have lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate from. If you still have a key, this key can be duplicated by your NISSAN dealer. Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) KEY - Master and Valet keys: As many as 5 keys can be used with one vehicle. New keys must be registered to the NVIS com- ponents in your vehicle by your NISSAN dealer. At this time, you should bring all NVIS keys that you have to your NISSAN dealer for registration. This is because the registration process will erase all memory of the NVIS components.

CAUTION

Do not allow the NVIS key, which con- tains an electrical transponder, to come in contact with salt water. This could cause the system to malfunction.

WARNING

쐌 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 uninten- tionally opening the doors, and will help keep out intruders.

쐌 Before opening any door, always look for and avoid oncoming traffic. 쐌 Do not leave children unattended in- side the vehicle. They could unknow- ingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

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You can only drive your vehicle using the master or valet keys which are registered to the Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) components in your vehicle. These keys have a transponder chip in the key head.

The master key can be used for all the locks.

The valet key cannot be used for the rear floor box lock. To protect belongings when you leave a key with someone, give them the valet key only. Never leave these keys in the vehicle. A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. 3-2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

will unlock the passenger’s door. Opening and closing windows Turn the driver’s door key towards the front of the vehicle (UNLOCK position) and hold for about 1 second, all door windows will begin to lower. To close all door windows, turn the key to the LOCK position and hold for about 1 second. To stop opening or closing, turn the key to the neutral position. In the event of a hand in the way, or other obstruction, the auto reverse function will acti- vate.

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LOCKING WITH KEY The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors including the rear hatch/trunk lid simultaneously. 쐌 Turning the driver’s door key to the rear of the vehicle will lock all doors including the rear hatch/trunk lid.

쐌 Turning the driver’s door key one time to the front of the vehicle will unlock the driver’s door and rear hatch/trunk lid. From that po- sition, returning the key to neutral (where the key can only be removed and inserted) and turning it to the front again within 5 seconds

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LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Pushing the door inside lock knob to the LOCK or UNLOCK position will lock or unlock the corresponding door. (The rear hatch/trunk lid lock is linked with the driver side door lock.) To individually lock the doors from the outside (without a key), move the inside lock knob to the LOCK position. Then close the door. When locking the door without a key, be sure not to leave the key inside the vehicle.

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쐌 Do not allow the keyfob to become

wet.

쐌 Do not drop the keyfob. 쐌 Do not strike the keyfob sharply

against another object.

쐌 Do not place the keyfob for an ex- tended period in an area where tem- peratures exceed 140°F (60°C).

If a keyfob is lost or stolen, NISSAN recommends erasing the ID code of that keyfob. This will prevent the keyfob from unauthorized use to unlock the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing procedure, please contact a NISSAN dealer.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM It is possible to lock/unlock all doors (including the rear hatch/trunk lid), release the rear hatch/trunk lid and activate the panic alarm by using the keyfob from outside the vehicle. Before locking the doors, make sure the key is not left in the vehicle. The keyfob can operate at a distance of approxi- mately 33 ft (The effective distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle.) As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with one vehicle. For information concerning the purchase and use of additional keyfobs, contact your NISSAN dealer.

(10 m) from the vehicle.

The keyfob will not function when: 쐌 the battery is discharged, 쐌 the distance between the vehicle and the

keyfob is over 33 ft (10 m).

The panic alarm and the rear hatch/trunk lid release will not activate when the key is in the ignition switch.

CAUTION

The following conditions or occurrences will damage the keyfob.

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LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH All door locks will be engaged when the power door lock switch is moved to the LOCK position with the driver’s or front passenger’s door open. Then close the door and all doors will be locked. Lockout protection When the power door lock switch (driver or front passenger) is moved to the LOCK position with the key in the ignition and any door open, all doors will lock and unlock automatically. This helps to prevent the keys from being accidentally locked inside the vehicle. 3-4 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the

horn chirps once.

쐌 When the LOCK button is pushed with all doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once as a reminder that the doors are already locked.

*1: Doors lock with the keyfob while a key is in the ignition switch. However, the panic alarm and the rear hatch/trunk lid release will not activate when the key is in the ignition switch.

*2: Doors lock with the keyfob while the ignition switch is in the ON position. However, the hazard indicator and horn will not function. *3: Doors lock with the keyfob while any door is open. However, the hazard indicator and horn will not function.

Unlocking doors 1. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob

once.

쐌 The driver’s door and rear hatch/trunk lid

unlock.

쐌 The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors are completely closed with the ignition key in any position except the ON position.

쐌 The interior light turns on and the light timer

activates for 30 seconds when the switch is in the DOOR position with the ignition key in any position except the ON position.

2. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob

again within 5 seconds.

쐌 Passenger’s door unlocks. 쐌 The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors

are completely closed.

All doors will be locked automatically unless one of the following operations is performed within 1
minute of pressing the UNLOCK button. 쐌 Any door or rear hatch/trunk lid is opened. 쐌 The ignition switch is turned to the ON

position.

The interior light can be turned off without waiting for 30 seconds by turning the ignition switch to the ON position or by locking the doors with the keyfob. Opening the windows Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob and the driver’s door will unlock.

Continue to press the UNLOCK button for 3
seconds. All the door windows will start to be lowered.

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HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Locking doors 1. Remove the ignition key.*1 *2

2. Close all the doors.*3

3. Push the LOCK button on the keyfob.

4. All the doors will lock. All of the doors will lock when the LOCK button on the keyfob is pushed even though a door remains open and/or the ignition key is in the ON position.

쐌 The LOCK or

pressed, or

the UNLOCK button is

쐌 The PANIC or the HATCH/TRUNK button is pushed on the keyfob for longer than 0.5
seconds.

Keep pressing the UNLOCK button until the windows are fully open.

To stop lowering the windows, release the UN- LOCK button.

To start lowering the windows again, press the UNLOCK button again for 3 more seconds. Releasing the rear hatch/trunk lid 1. Push the HATCH/TRUNK button on the key- fob for longer than 0.5 seconds with the key removed from the ignition key cylinder.

2. The rear hatch (Coupe) or trunk lid (Road-

ster) opens.

Using the 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 on the keyfob for longer than 0.5 seconds with the key removed from the ignition key cylinder.

2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will

stay on for 30 seconds.

3. The panic alarm stops when: 쐌 It has run for 30 seconds, or

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once and the horn chirps once.

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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 is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once. When the UNLOCK button is pushed, the hazard indi- cator flashes once. If hazard indicator and horn mode is not neces- sary, you can switch to hazard indicator only mode by following the switching procedure. In hazard indicator only mode, when the LOCK

button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes twice. When the UNLOCK button is pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the horn oper- ates.

(Switching procedure)

Push the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the keyfob simultaneously for more than 2 seconds to switch from one mode to the other.

When pushing the buttons to set hazard indica- tor only mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3
times. When pushing the buttons to set hazard indica- tor and horn mode, the hazard indicator flashes

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could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This de- vice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Recommended battery: CR2025 or equiva- lent Make sure that the ⊕ side faces the bottom case.

3. Close the lid securely.

4. Push the keyfob button two or three times to

check its operation.

See your NISSAN dealer if you need any assis- tance for replacement. If the battery is removed for any reason other than replacement, perform step 4
above. 쐌 Be careful not to touch the circuit board

and the battery terminal.

쐌 An improperly disposed battery can harm the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

쐌 The keyfob is water-resistant; however, if it gets wet, immediately wipe it com- pletely dry.

쐌 When changing batteries, do not let

dust or oil get on the keyfob.

FCC Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer compliance

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BATTERY REPLACEMENT Replace the battery as follows:

1. Open the lid using a suitable tool.

2. Replace the battery with a new one.

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REAR HATCH (Coupe models)

WARNING

Do not drive with the rear hatch open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Precautions when starting and driving” in the “5. Starting and driving” section for exhaust gas.

1. Pull the hood lock release handle 쎻1 located below the instrument panel; the hood will then spring up slightly.

2. Raise the lever 쎻2 at the front of the hood

with your fingertips and raise the hood. Insert the assist bar into the slot 쎻3 in the front edge of the hood.

3.

4. When closing the hood, reset the assist bar to its original position, then slowly close the hood and make sure it locks into place.

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WARNING

쐌 Make sure the hood is completely closed and latched before driving. Failure to do so could cause the hood to fly open and result in an accident. 쐌 If you see steam or smoke coming to

from the engine compartment, avoid injury do not open the hood.

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쐌 Press the power door lock switch to the

UNLOCK side.

The rear hatch employs a spring component which enables you to lift up the hatch by one hand. Because of this, sometimes the rear hatch may clatter when the lock is released, but it is not a malfunction. To close, push the rear hatch down securely. The rear hatch release switch is linked with the driver side door lock. To open the rear hatch, unlock the driver side door.

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OPENER OPERATION The rear hatch release switch is located be- tween the license plate lights.

To open the rear hatch, unlock it with one of the following operations then push the release switch: 쐌 Press the UNLOCK button on the keyfob once. (Pressing the HATCH/TRUNK button on the keyfob can open the rear hatch at once without pushing the release switch.)

쐌 Insert the key into the door key cylinder and

turn the door key counterclockwise once.

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SECONDARY REAR HATCH RELEASE The secondary rear hatch release mechanism allows opening the rear hatch in the event of discharged battery or emergency. The release (string) handle is located under the strut tower bar inside the luggage compartment. To open the rear hatch from the inside, firmly pull the release handle to the direc- tion shown above until the lock releases.

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TRUNK LID (Roadster models)

WARNING

쐌 Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Precautions when starting and driving” in the “5. Starting and driv- ing” section for exhaust gas.

쐌 Closely supervise children when they are around your vehicle 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.

쐌 Press the power door lock switch to the UNLOCK side. (After locking the doors with a keyfob, this switch is not available due to the security system.)

To close, push the trunk lid down securely. The trunk lid release switch is linked with the driver side door lock. To open the trunk lid, unlock the driver side door.

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OPENER OPERATION The trunk lid release switch is located between the license plate lights.

To open the trunk lid, unlock it with one of the following operations then push the release switch: 쐌 Press the UNLOCK button on the keyfob once. (Pressing the HATCH/TRUNK button on the keyfob can open the trunk lid at once without pushing the release switch.)

쐌 Insert the key into the door key cylinder and

turn it counterclockwise once.

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The interior trunk lid release mechanism pro- vides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk. The handle 쎻A is located inside the trunk com- partment as illustrated. To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull the release handle towards you until the lock releases and push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is made of a material that glows in the dark after a brief exposure to ambient light.

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Cancel switch When the cancel switch (located inside the rear floor box) is OFF, the trunk lid cannot be opened with the release switch. It can be opened only by pushing the HATCH/TRUNK button on the key- fob.

INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE

WARNING

Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously in- jured. Keep the car locked, with the trunk closed, when not in use, and pre- vent children’s access to car keys.

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SECONDARY TRUNK LID RELEASE The secondary trunk lid release mechanism al- lows opening the trunk lid in the event of dis- charged battery or emergency. Remove the cover 쎻1 (located inside of the rear floor box) using a suitable tool 쎻2 as shown. Access the release (string) handle 쎻3 . To open the trunk lid from the inside, firmly pull the release handle to the direction shown above until the lock releases.

FUEL FILLER LID

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OPENER OPERATION To open the fuel filler lid, push the opener switch located below the instrument panel. To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.

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off automatically. Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel spray and possibly a fire.

쐌 Use only an original equipment type fuel filler cap as a replacement. It has a built-in safety valve needed for proper operation of the fuel system and emission control system. An in- correct cap can result in a serious It malfunction and possible injury. could also cause the malfunc- tion indicator lamp to come on.

쐌 Do not fill a portable fuel container in the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity can cause an explosion of flammable liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or trailer. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death when filling portable fuel containers: — Always place the container on the

ground when filling.

— Do not use electronic devices

while filling.

FUEL FILLER CAP The fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type. Tighten the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are heard.

Hang the string of the cap on the hook as shown while refueling.

WARNING

쐌 Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain condi- tions. You could be burned or seri- ously injured if is misused or

it

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mishandled. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refueling.

쐌 Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the cap a third of a turn, and wait for any hissing sound to stop to prevent fuel from spraying out and possible per- sonal injury. Then remove the cap.

쐌 Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts

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— Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are filling it.

— Use only approved portable fuel

containers for flammable liquid.

쐌 Never pour fuel into the throttle body

to attempt to start your vehicle.

CAUTION

쐌 If fuel is spilled on the car body, flush it away with water to avoid paint damage.

쐌 Tighten until the fuel filler cap clicks. Failure to tighten the fuel filler cap mal- properly may cause the function indicator lamp (MIL) to illu- lamp illuminates minate. If the because the fuel filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. The lamp should turn off after a few lamp does driving trips. If the not turn off after a few driving trips,

STEERING WHEEL

have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer.

쐌 For additional information, see the “Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section.

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TILT OPERATION Push the lock lever down and adjust the steering wheel up or down to the desired position. Push the lock lever up securely to lock the steering wheel in place.

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident.

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EXTENSION SUN VISOR (if so equipped)

MIRRORS

CAUTION

Store the main sun visor after storing the extension sun visor.

To use the extension sun visor, pull it out from the main sun visor as shown.

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INSIDE MIRROR The night position will reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night.

WARNING

Use the night position only when neces- sary, because it reduces rear view clar- ity.

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The outside mirror will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Turn the control knob (located on the driver side door armrest) to right or left to select the right or left outside mirror, then adjust using the knob.

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AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE INSIDE MIRROR (if so equipped) The inside mirror is designed so that it automati- cally changes reflection according to the inten- sity of the headlight of the following vehicle.

When the inside mirror is in the AUTO position, excessive glare from the headlights of the ve- hicle behind you will be reduced. When the switch of the inside mirror is in the OFF position, the inside mirror will operate normally.

For HomeLink Universal Transceiver, see the description in the “2. Instruments and controls” section.

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 inside mirror or glance over your shoulder to properly judge distances to other objects.

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SOFT TOP OPERATION (Roadster models)

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Foldable outside mirrors Fold the outside mirror by pushing it toward the rear of the vehicle.

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1. Soft top operating switch

Interior/exterior view

2. Soft top indicator light (on the combination

meter)

3. Top side rail

4. Top latch lever

5. Soft top

6. Top storage lid

7. Trunk lid

8. Rear window

9. Rear section of the top

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BEFORE OPERATING THE TOP The soft top of your 350Z Roadster is electrically operated. You can fully open or close the top only by pressing the operating switch (on the lower side of the instrument panel). The soft top operating switch must be operated under all of the following conditions: 쐌 When the foot brake pedal is depressed. 쐌 When the vehicle is stopped. 쐌 When the engine is running.

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face of the top completely before opening it.

쐌 Do not open the top when it is wet or damp. This may cause interior water damage, stains or mildew on the top material.

쐌 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.

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 deterio- ration of the top material and related parts.

WARNING

쐌 Park the vehicle in a safe and level

place and apply the parking brake.

쐌 Make sure the area is clear of ob- stacles 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 close the top safely. Otherwise, the top may damage any objects above it

while moving. The top operating sys- tem could also be damaged.

쐌 Do not operate the top in a strong wind. It could be blown by the wind, striking someone or damage the top. 쐌 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 op- erated.

쐌 In an accident you could be thrown from the vehicle with an open top. Always use seat belts and proper child restraints.

CAUTION

쐌 Do not operate the top when the temperature is below 32°F (0°C). This may result in damage to the top ma- terial or operating system.

쐌 Remove water drops, snow,

ice or sand from the top, and dry the sur-

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WHEN OPERATING THE TOP

WARNING

Keep hands and other parts of the body away from moving parts such as the top, storage lid and power windows.

CAUTION

Keep all parts of the top linkage clear of obstructions, or the top latch may not be securely locked.

vehicle body.

쐌 Do not place anything in the top stor- age area. The top will not fit there properly, and this could damage the top and/or the vehicle body.

쐌 Do not sit or place excessive weight on the top and the storage lid, espe- cially when the top is being operated. The top may be damaged.

쐌 Do not drive the vehicle with the top partially opened. Always make sure the top is either fully opened or closed before driving.

쐌 Secure items so that they cannot be blown from the vehicle while driving with the top open.

쐌 When a child restraint is installed in the passenger seat, be sure to turn the seatback tilt cancel switch (lo- cated on the passenger seatback) to the CANCEL position, or the child restraint may be damaged.

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CAUTION

쐌 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 operat- ing system or the objects.

쐌 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

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NOTE: 쐌 In case of low battery or low tempera- ture, the top may temporarily stop mov- ing during the operation. This functions to protect the top control mechanism, and it is not a malfunction.

쐌 If the top is opened and closed repeat- edly in a short period of time, it may stop moving to protect the top motor. Wait for a few minutes before operating the top again.

Top latch lever The soft top has three locking points to engage the front edge of the top to the vehicle body. Operating the top latch lever enables you to lock or unlock all three locking points at the same time.

CAUTION

Before opening the top, be sure to release the top latch. After closing, securely engage the top to the vehicle body.

To release the latch (before opening the top): 쎻1 Push the safety switch 쎻A . 쎻2 The latch lever 쎻B is lowered. 쎻3 Swing the lever forward until the latch is

released.

To engage the latch (after closing the top):

Check that the top is in the fully closed position. 쎻1 Push the safety switch 쎻A . 쎻2 The latch lever 쎻B is lowered.

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쎻3 Rotate the lever forward until the front edge of the top is completely joined to the vehicle body.

쎻4 Rotate the lever toward you and push it up into the stored position. Make sure the top is securely engaged to the vehicle body.

When releasing or engaging the top latch, you may hear the latch operating. This is normal and not a malfunction.

쐌 The foot brake pedal is released. 쐌 The passenger power seat switch (on the

cushion or the seatback) is operated.

Remove your hand from the soft top operating switch, and press the switch again to move the top to the fully opened or closed position. The indicator light will go off when the top open/close operation is completely finished. If the soft top indicator light flashes with the ignition switch ON (whether the top is operated or not), it may indicate the top operating system is not functioning properly. Have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as pos- sible. Automatic passenger seatback tilt function The passenger seatback will automatically tilt forward when the soft top is operated. This function is designed to draw your passenger’s attention to the rear section of the top, which will come into the passenger compartment from behind during the top operation. The seatback will return to the original position when the entire top operation is completed. This automatic seatback movement will be stopped: 쐌 When the passenger seat sliding or reclining

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Soft top indicator light The soft top indicator light in the instrument panel shows the conditions of top operation. This light comes and stays on when the soft top is being operated or if it is stopped before it is fully opened or closed. The light will go off when the top is fully opened or closed.

When the soft top is in motion, and any of the following conditions occur, the top will stop moving: 쐌 The vehicle is moved. 쐌 The ignition switch is turned to OFF.

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switch (on the seat cushion) is operated.

쐌 When the power seatback tilt switch is op-

erated.

쐌 When the seatback tilt cancel switch is

turned to the CANCEL position.

Remove your hand from the soft top operating switch, and press it again to resume operation. The passenger seatback will start tilting forward again from the present position, and the soft top will start opening or closing. If the top movement is interrupted at this time, the next time you resume top operation, the seatback will first tilt forward from the present position, then the top will start moving again. If you need to cancel this function or when a child restraint is installed in the passenger seat, push the seatback tilt cancel switch to the CANCEL position. For the seatback tilt cancel switch, see “Tilting and reclining passenger’s seat from driver’s seat” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restrain sys- tem” section. If the seatback tilt cancel switch is in the CAN- CEL position and the passenger seat is occu- pied, ask the passenger to sit forward when the top is being opened or closed.

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 auto- matically after the top operation is completed. Use the power window switches to raise them.

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OPENING THE TOP 1. Apply the parking brake and move the selec- tor lever to the P (Park) position (for the automatic transmission model) or the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position (for the manual transmission model).

2. Start the engine.

3. Depress the foot brake pedal.

4. Release the front edge of the top from the

vehicle body with the top latch lever.

5. Press OPEN on the soft top operating switch

and hold it until the top is fully opened. Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-23

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• The soft top indicator light will illuminate while the top is in motion. (In about 20
seconds, the opening movement will finish and the indicator light goes off.)

• Windows will

opened.

automatically be fully

• The passenger seatback will automatically move forward, unless the seatback tilt cancel switch is in the CANCEL position. It will return to the original position after the top operation. (See “Automatic pas- senger seatback tilt function” shown on the previous page of this section.)

6. Release the switch when the top is fully

opened. (The indicator light goes off.)

NOTE: If you release the switch and press it again while the top is being opened, the top will slightly move to the closing direction, then start moving to the opening direction again. The top is designed to move in this way. It is not a malfunction.

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seconds, the closing movement will finish and the indicator light goes off.)

• Windows will

opened.

automatically be fully

• The passenger seatback will automatically move forward, unless the seatback tilt cancel switch is in the CANCEL position. It will return to the original position after the top operation. (See “Automatic pas- senger seatback tilt function” shown on the previous page of this section.)

5. Release the switch when the top is fully

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closed. (The indicator light goes off.)

CLOSING THE TOP 1. Apply the parking brake and move the selec- tor lever to the P (Park) position (for the automatic transmission model) or the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position (for the manual transmission model).

2. Start the engine.

3. Depress the foot brake pedal.

4. Press CLOSE on the soft

top operating switch and hold it until the top is fully closed. • The soft top indicator light will illuminate while the top is in motion. (In about 20

6. Securely engage the front edge of the top to

the vehicle body with the top latch lever. IF THE TOP DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE ELECTRICALLY If you cannot operate the soft operating switch, following operating conditions are completed: 쐌 foot brake pedal is depressed 쐌 vehicle is stopped 쐌 ignition switch is ON (Run the engine when

top with the the

first check whether all

operating the top.)

If the top still does not move under the above

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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 according to the procedures shown in this section. When closing the soft top manually: 쐌 Move the vehicle to a safe place, away from

traffic.

쐌 Two people should perform this procedure, as some of the top parts are extremely heavy.

The top cannot be opened manually.

WARNING

쐌 Do not drive with the top partially

opened.

쐌 If the top cannot be operated prop- erly, see your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible to have your vehicle checked.

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1. Open the trunk lid. In the event of discharged battery, you need to open the trunk lid as follows:

a. Open the rear floor box behind the passenger

seat.

b. Remove the cap 쎻A using a suitable tool 쎻B . c. Pull the string handle (secondary trunk lid release) 쎻C until the trunk lid lock is released.

d. Lift up the trunk lid.

2. Open the top storage lid a. Remove floorboard inside of the trunk. b. Remove the harness connector 쎻D of the storage lid motor installed on the back right side of the trunk by pulling in a downward direction.

c. Pull down the lock release cable (right and

left) 쎻E .

d. Listen for a clicking sound of the lock releas-

ing.

e. Pull up the storage lid from the left and right

side of vehicle by hand.

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CAUTION

The storage lid is extremely heavy. Pull- ing it up should be done by two people.

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Right side

3. Close the soft top. a. Remove the harness connectors of the top motor, 쎻F (right side of the vehicle) and 쎻H (left side).

CAUTION

Two harness connectors are installed on the right side and three on the left side as shown. Only the harness connectors 쎻F and 쎻H should be removed. (Do not remove the other harness connectors 쎻G , 쎻I and 쎻J .)

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Left side

b. A person on each side of the vehicle should

slowly pull the top to the closed position.

c. Latch the front edge of the top to the vehicle

body with the top latch lever.

4. Push the storage lid down to the vehicle body panel and close it. (Listen for locking sounds from both right and left sides of the lid.)

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and falls simultaneously. Support the top by hand so it does not strike the body.

b. Lower the rear part of the top and push it onto the top storage lid. The top is locked to the storage lid, but the bottom of the rear part is not closed tightly.

CAUTION

쐌 After closing the top manually, have the system checked and/or repaired by a NISSAN dealer as soon as pos- sible.

쐌 Avoid leaving the vehicle outside for long periods or driving at high speeds. The rear of the top is not locked completely, and this may al- low wind and rain to get into your vehicle.

CARE OF THE SOFT TOP AND THE VEHICLE BODY To use your Roadster safely and comfortably,

you need to observe all the warnings and cau- tions shown in the previous pages. Also, to maintain a good appearance of the soft top and the vehicle body, you need to care for them by cleaning and/or washing properly.

CAUTION

쐌 Do not use an automatic car wash or a high-pressure car wash to clean your vehicle. The top may be dam- aged and water may leak into the inside of the vehicle.

쐌 Store the vehicle with the top closed if it is not to be used for long periods. Keeping the top stowed for long pe- riods may cause wrinkles on the sur- face of the top.

See “Cleaning exterior” in the “7. Appearance and care” section for detailed instructions. 쐌 A protective clear tape is applied to the top storage lid painted surface where the soft top contacts the surface. When the top is fully closed, the tape may transmit some light, visible from the inside of the vehicle. This does not affect the water and air tightness of the seal. Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-27

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5. Lower the rear section of the top. a. Remove the shock absorber 쎻K which sup- ports the rear section of the top from the vehicle body. (Both the left and right side must be removed — the figure above shows the left side.) To remove the shock absorber, remove the holder 쎻L on the terminal part using a flat-bladed screwdriver 쎻M .

CAUTION

When the shock absorber is removed, the rear section of the top loses support

쐌 The inner surface of the trunk and top storage lids may show a fibrous, or marbled pattern. This is the normal appearance of the material used in these parts.

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4 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Ventilators ............................................................................... 4-2
Center ................................................................................ 4-2
Side .................................................................................... 4-2
Heater and air conditioner (Automatic) .......................... 4-3
Automatic operation ....................................................... 4-4
Manual operation ............................................................ 4-4
Operating tips .................................................................. 4-5
Servicing air conditioner ..................................................... 4-6
Audio system ......................................................................... 4-6
Radio .................................................................................. 4-6

FM radio reception ......................................................... 4-7
AM radio reception ......................................................... 4-7
Satellite (SAT) radio reception (if so equipped) .... 4-7
Audio operation precautions ........................................ 4-7
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) player ......... 4-9
FM-AM-SAT radio with cassette player and compact disc (CD) changer ....................................................... 4-13
CD care and cleaning ................................................. 4-20
Antenna ........................................................................... 4-20
Car phone or CB radio .................................................... 4-20

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VENTILATORS

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CENTER Adjust the air flow direction of ventilators. Moving the lever up or down will open 쎻A or close 쎻B the vents. To change the air flow direction, turn the dial 쎻C .

SIDE Adjust the air flow direction of ventilators by 쎻A opening, 쎻B closing or 쎻C rotating as illustrated.

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (Automatic)

1. Air flow control dial 2. Temperature control dial* * The display of degrees:

“60-75-90” is used for °F (US). “18-25-32” is used for °C (Canada).

3. Fan control dial 4. Rear window defroster button

(Refer to the “2. section.)

Instruments and controls”

5. Air intake button

(Air recirculation and Fresh air)

6. A/C (air conditioner) button

come high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals.

쐌 Do not use the recirculation mode for long periods as it may cause the interior air to become stale and the windows to fog up.

쐌 Positioning of the heating or air con- ditioning controls should not be done while driving, so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

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WARNING

Start the engine and operate the controls to activate the air conditioner.

쐌 The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running.

쐌 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.

On hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly be-

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AUTOMATIC OPERATION Cooling and/or dehumidified heating (AUTO) This mode may be normally used all year round as the system automatically works to keep a constant temperature. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically.

1. Turn the fan control dial and air flow control

dial to the AUTO position.

2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the

desired temperature.

쐌 Adjust the temperature to about 75°F (24°C)

for normal operation.

쐌 The temperature of the passenger compart- ment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also con- trolled automatically.

Heating (AUTO; A/C off) The air conditioner does not activate. When you need to heat only, use this mode. 1. Turn the fan control dial and air flow control

dial to the AUTO position.

2. Push the A/C button to turn off

the air conditioner. (The A/C button indicator light will turn off.)

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3. Turn the temperature control dial to set the

desired temperature.

쐌 The temperature of the passenger compart- ment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also con- trolled automatically.

쐌 Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys- tem may not work properly.

쐌 Not recommended if windows fog up. Dehumidified defrosting or defogging 1. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

2. Turn the air flow control dial to the DEF

position.

3. Turn the temperature control dial to set the

desired temperature.

쐌 To quickly remove ice from the outside of the to the

turn the fan control dial

windows, maximum position.

쐌 As soon as possible after the windshield is clean, turn the air flow control dial to the AUTO position to return to the auto mode. 쐌 When the air flow control dial is turned to the the air conditioner will automatically be turned on at outside

position,

or

temperatures above 23°F (−5°C) to defog the windshield, and the air recirculation mode will automatically be turned off.

Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging per- formance.

MANUAL OPERATION Fan speed control Turn the fan control dial trol the fan speed.

to manually con-

Turn the dial to the AUTO position to return to automatic control of the fan speed. Air recirculation/Fresh air Each time the air intake button is pushed, the indicator light on the button will alternate

(Air recirculation) and

(Fresh air).

indicator light is on, the interior When the air is recirculated. (When the air recirculation mode is selected with the A/C indicator off while the fan control dial is in the AUTO position, the air conditioner will turn on.) When the air is drawn into the passenger compartment. 쐌 When the air intake button is pushed for longer than 1.5 seconds, both indicator lights

indicator light is on, the outside

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and

) will flash twice, and then the intake air will be controlled automatically. During this AUTO mode, the indicator light of the currently selected mode illuminates.

쐌 When the air

or

flow control dial is in the position, the air recirculation

mode does not activate.

Air flow control Turning the air flow control dial selects the air outlet to:

: Air flows from center and side ventila-

tors.

: Air flows from center and side ventila-

tors and foot outlets.

: Air flows mainly from foot outlets. : Air flows from defroster and foot out-

lets.

: Air flows mainly from defroster outlets.

To turn the system off Turn the fan control dial to the OFF position. OPERATING TIPS When the engine coolant temperature and out- side air temperature are low, the air flow from the foot outlets may not operate for a maximum of

150 seconds. However, this is not a malfunction. After the coolant temperature warms up, the air flow from the foot outlets will operate normally.

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Sensor 쎻A on the instrument panel helps main- tain a constant temperature; do not put anything on or around this sensor.

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Remember that a moving vehicle is not the ideal place to listen to a radio. Because of the move- ment, reception conditions will constantly change. Buildings, terrain, signal distance and interference from other vehicles can work against ideal reception. Described below are some of the factors that can affect your radio reception.

SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER

AUDIO SYSTEM

The air conditioning system in your NISSAN vehicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone layer. How- ever, special charging equipment and lubricant are required when servicing your NISSAN air conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubri- cants will cause severe damage to your air conditioning system. See “Capacities and rec- ommended fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section for air con- ditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recom- mendations.

Your NISSAN dealer will be able to service your environmentally friendly air conditioning system.

WARNING

The air conditioner system contains re- frigerant under high pressure. To avoid personal injury, any air conditioner ser- vice should be done only by an experi- enced technician with proper equip- ment.

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RADIO Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON and press the POWER, FM or AM button to turn on the radio. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, the key should be turned to the ACC position.

Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, build- ings, bridges, mountains and other external in- fluences. Intermittent changes in reception qual- ity normally are caused by these external influences. Using a cellular phone in or near the ve- hicle may influence radio reception quality. Radio reception Your radio system is equipped with state-of-the- art electronic circuits to enhance radio recep- tion. These circuits are designed to extend re- ception range, and to enhance the quality of that reception. However there are some general characteristics of FM, AM and SAT (satellite — if available) radio signals that can affect radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even when the finest equipment is used. These characteristics are completely normal in a given reception area, and do not indicate any malfunction in your radio system.

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a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade and/or drift.

Static and flutter: During signal interference from buildings, large hills or due to antenna position, usually in conjunction with increased distance from the station transmitter, static or flutter can be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the treble control counterclockwise to reduce treble response. Multipath reception: Because of the reflective characteristics of FM signals, direct and re- flected signals reach the receiver at the same time. The signals may cancel each other, result- ing in momentary flutter or loss of sound. AM RADIO RECEPTION AM signals, because of their low frequency, can bend around objects and skip along the ground. In addition, the signals can be bounced off the ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of these characteristics. AM signals are also sub- ject to interference as they travel from transmitter to receiver. Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing through freeway underpasses or in areas with many tall buildings. It can also occur for several seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in areas where no obstacles exist. Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical

power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights. SATELLITE (SAT) RADIO RECEPTION (if so equipped) You must have a service contract with a satellite radio provider to receive satellite radio program- ming.

When the satellite radio is first installed or the battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may not work properly. This is not a malfunction. Wait more than 10 minutes with the satellite radio ON for the satellite radio to receive all of the necessary data. AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS Cassette player 쐌 To maintain good quality

sound, NISSAN recommends using cassette tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in length. 쐌 Cassette tapes should be removed from the player when not in use. Store cas- settes in their protective cases and away from direct sunlight, heat, dust, moisture and magnetic sources.

쐌 Direct sunlight can cause the cassette to become deformed. The use of deformed cassettes may cause the cassette to jam in the player.

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FM RADIO RECEPTION Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 to 30
miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural (single channel) FM having slightly more range than stereo FM. External influences may sometimes interfere with FM station reception even if the FM station is within 25 miles (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance between the transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same characteristics as light. For example they will reflect off objects.

Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from

쐌 Do not use cassettes with labels which are peeling and loose. If used, the label could jam in the player.

쐌 If a cassette has loose tape, insert a pencil through one of the cassette hubs and rewind the tape firmly around the hubs. Loose tape may cause tape jam- ming and wavering sound quality.

쐌 Over a period of time, the playback head, capstan and pinch roller may col- lect a tape coating residue as the tape is played. This residue accumulation can cause weak or wavering sound, and should be removed periodically with a head cleaning tape. If the residue is not removed periodically, the player may need to be disassembled for cleaning.

Compact Disc (CD) player 쐌 During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to the hu- midity. If this occurs, remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate the player com- pletely.

쐌 The player may skip while driving on

rough roads.

쐌 The CD player sometimes cannot func- tion when the compartment tempera- ture is extremely high. Decrease the temperature before use.

쐌 CDs that are of poor quality, dirty, scratched, covered with fingerprints, or that have pin holes may not work prop- erly.

쐌 The following CDs may not work prop-

erly: 쐌 Copy control compact discs (CCCD) 쐌 Recordable compact discs (CD-R) 쐌 Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)

쐌 Do not use the following CDs as they may cause the CD player to malfunction. 쐌 3.1 in (8 cm) discs with an adapter 쐌 CDs that are not round 쐌 CDs with a paper label 쐌 CDs that are warped, scratched, or

have abnormal edges

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쐌 Only use high quality 4.7 inches (12 cm) round discs that have the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo on the disc or packaging.

쐌 Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight.

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FM-AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER 1. CD EJECT button 2. SEEK/APS REW, APS FF/TRACK

CHANGE button

3. DISP (Display) CHANGE (Clock, CD play

time) button

4. SCAN tuning button 5. CD play button 6. FM band select button 7. AM band select button 8. MIX play button 9. RPT (Repeat) play button 10. RADIO TUNE/FF⋅REW/AUDIO (Bass,

treble, fader, balance) ADJUSTING button

11. ON⋅OFF/VOL (Volume) control knob 12. Audio/Clock display 13. Station select button 14. AUDIO (Bass, treble, fader, balance) button

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Heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-9

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Audio main operation ON⋅OFF/Volume control: Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then push the ON⋅OFF/VOL (Volume) control knob while the system is off to call up the mode (radio or CD) which was playing immediately before the system was turned off. When no CD is loaded, the radio will come on. While the system is on, pushing the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob turns the system off. Turn the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob to adjust the volume. AUDIO button (BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE):

Press the AUDIO button to change the selecting mode as follows. BASS → TREBLE → FADER → BALANCE To adjust Bass, Treble, Fader and Balance, press the AUDIO button until the desired mode