2004 NISSAN 350Z Passenger

HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors1. 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 ONposition.5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.

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 keyfobwhile 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 keyfobwhile the ignition
switch is in the ON position. However, the
hazard indicator and horn will not function.
*3: Doors lock with the keyfobwhile any door is
open. However, the hazard indicator and
horn will not function.
Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob
once.

The driver’s door and rear hatch/trunk lid
unlock.

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

The interior light turns on and the light timeractivates 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.

Passenger’s door unlocks.

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.

Any door or rear hatch/trunk lid is opened.

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 windowsPush 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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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.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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CAUTION

Do not place any objects between the
top cloth and the structure. Doing so
could interfere with top operation
and cause damage to the top operat-
ing system or the objects.

Do not place anything on the top and
the storage lid. Even small items may
interfere with the top operation and
could cause damage to the top or thevehicle body.

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.

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.

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

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

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.
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.
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3Rotate the lever forward until the front edge
of the top is completely joined to the vehicle
body.
4Rotate 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.
Soft top indicator lightThe 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:

The vehicle is moved.

The ignition switch is turned to OFF.
The foot brake pedal is released.

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
functionThe 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:

When the passenger seat sliding or reclining
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switch (on the seat cushion) is operated.

When the power seatback tilt switch is op-
erated.

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 loweringWhen 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.
OPENING THE TOP1. 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.
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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 automatically be fully
opened.
•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.
CLOSING THE TOP1. 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 20seconds, the closing movement will finish
and the indicator light goes off.)
•Windows will automatically be fully
opened.
•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
closed. (The indicator light goes off.)
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 ELECTRICALLYIf you cannot operate the soft top with the
operating switch, first check whether all the
following operating conditions are completed:

foot brake pedal is depressed

vehicle is stopped

ignition switch is ON (Run the engine when
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:

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 your NISSAN dealer as soon
as possible to have your vehicle
checked.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
A
using a suitable tool
B.
c. Pull the string handle (secondary trunk lid
release)
Cuntil 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
D
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)
E.
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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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.

Adjust the temperature to about 75°F (24°C)
for normal operation.

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.)3. Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.

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

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

Not recommended if windows fog up.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging1. 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.

To quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, turn the fan control dial to the
maximum position.

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.

When the air flow control dial is turned to theor
position, the air conditioner
will automatically be turned on at outsidetemperatures 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 controlTurn the fan control dial
to manually con-
trol the fan speed.
Turn the dial to the AUTO position to return to
automatic control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation/Fresh airEach time the air intake button is pushed, the
indicator light on the button will alternate
(Air recirculation) and
(Fresh air).
When the
indicator light is on, the interior
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 theindicator light is on, the outside
air is drawn into the passenger compartment.

When the air intake button is pushed for
longer than 1.5 seconds, both indicator lights
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