2004 NISSAN 350Z air conditioner

Table of
Contents
Illustrated table of contentsSafety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint systemInstruments and controlsPre-driving checks and adjustmentsHeater, air conditioner and audio systemsStarting and drivingIn case of emergencyAppearance and careMaintenance and do-it-yourselfTechnical and consumer informationIndex


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1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P.2-22)
2. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-24)
3. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-10)/Horn
(P.2-25)
4. Meters/gauges (P.2-3)5. Cruise control main/set switch* (P.5-15)
6. Trip computer mode/setting switch (P.2-8)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.2-20)
8. Center ventilator (P.4-2)
9. Cup holder (P.2-31)
10. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-10)11. Side ventilators (P.4-2)
12. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) OFF switch*
(P.2-27) or TCS (Traction control system)
OFF switch* (P.2-27)
13. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster
models) (P.3-18)
14. Fuel filler lid opener switch (P.3-13)
15. Hood lock release handle (P.3-9)
16. Fuse box (P.8-22)
17. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-15)
18. Ignition switch (P.5-6)
19. Navigation system*1 or Instrument pocket
(P.2-29)
20. Rear window (and outside mirror) defroster
switch (P.2-21)
21. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-3)
22. Audio system (P.4-6)/Clock (P.2-28)
23. Heated seat switch* (P.2-26)
24. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-25)
25. Tray (P.2-31)
26. Power outlet (P.2-28)
*: if so equipped
*1: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
SIC2268
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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1. Headlight/turn signal switch
2. Instrument brightness control switch
3. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn
4. Meters/gauges
5. Cruise control main/set switch
(if so equipped)6. Trip computer mode/setting switch
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
8. Center ventilator
9. Cup holder
10. Passenger supplemental air bag
11. Side ventilator12. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) OFF switch
or TCS (Traction control system) OFF
switch (if so equipped)
13. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster
models)
14. Fuel filler lid opener switch
15. Hood lock release handle
16. Fuse box
17. Tilting steering wheel lock lever
18. Ignition switch/steering lock
19. Navigation system* or Instrument pocket
20. Rear window (and outside mirror) defroster
switch
21. Heater/air conditioner control
22. Audio system/Clock
23. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
24. Hazard warning flasher switch
25. Tray
26. Power outlet
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL2-2
Instruments and controls


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120W (10A) for both the front and
rear power outlets. Do not use
double adapters or more than one
accessory with a single power outlet.

Use this power outlet with the engine
running. (If the engine is stopped,
this could result in a discharged bat-
tery.)

Avoid using when the air conditioner,
headlights or rear window defroster
is on.
Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure to turn off the power
switch of electrical accessory being
used or the ACC power of the vehicle.

Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may blow.

Do not allow water to contact the
socket. When not in use, be sure to
close the lid.
INSTRUMENT POCKET (except for
navigation system equipped models)aTo open the lid, push the button.
bTo close, pull the lid down.
WARNING

The instrument pocket should not be
used while driving so full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
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Rear
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STORAGE
Instruments and controls
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4 Heater, air conditioner and audio systemsVentilators ............................................................................... 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 .................................................................................. 4-6FM 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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CENTERAdjust the air flow direction of ventilators.
Moving the lever up or down will open
A
or
close
B
the vents.
To change the air flow direction, turn the dial
C.
SIDEAdjust the air flow direction of ventilators by
A
opening,
Bclosing or
Crotating as illustrated.
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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. Instruments and controls”
section.)
5. Air intake button
(Air recirculation and Fresh air)
6. A/C (air conditioner) button
WARNING

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

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

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.

Positioning of the heating or air con-
ditioning controls should not be
done while driving, so full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
Start the engine and operate the controls to
activate the air conditioner.
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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(Automatic)
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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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