2004 NISSAN 350Z Owners Manual

Roadster models1. Antenna (P.4-20)
2. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-11)
3. Trunk light (P.2-39, P.8-27)
4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb) (P.8-27)
5. Rear window defroster (P.2-21)
6. Soft top (P.3-18)
7. Interior trunk lid release (P.3-12)
8. License plate lights (Bulbreplacement)
(P.8-27)
9. Back-up, Turn signal light (Bulbreplacement)
(P.8-27)
10. Side marker, Stop/Tail light (Bulbreplace-
ment) (P.8-27)
11. Fuel
— Fuel filler lid (P.3-13)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)
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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.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-22)
2. Battery (P.8-15)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
5. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T models) (P.8-14)
6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
8. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)
11. Air cleaner (P.8-18)
Do not tamper with the strut tower bar
adjustment
A. The strut tower bar has
been adjusted to the most suitable posi-
tion at the factory.
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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint systemSeats ......................................................................................... 1-2
Front manual seat adjustment
(for Coupe models) ......................................................... 1-3
Front power seat adjustment
(for Coupe models — if so equipped)........................ 1-4
Front power seat adjustment
(for Roadster models) ..................................................... 1-5
Seat lifter (for driver’s seat) ........................................... 1-7
Tilting and reclining passenger’s seat from driver’s
seat ...................................................................................... 1-7
Head restraint adjustment.............................................. 1-9
Supplemental restraint system ......................................... 1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint system ...... 1-10
Components of the supplemental restraint
system .............................................................................. 1-15
Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... 1-20Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-21
Seat belts .............................................................................. 1-23
Precautions on seat belt usage ................................. 1-23
Child safety ..................................................................... 1-25
Obtaining an air bag ON/OFF switch...................... 1-25
After an air bag ON/OFF switch is installed.......... 1-25
Pregnant women ............................................................ 1-26
Injured persons............................................................... 1-26
Three-point type seat belt ........................................... 1-26
Seat belt extenders ....................................................... 1-28
Seat belt maintenance ................................................. 1-29
Child restraints ..................................................................... 1-29
Precautions on child restraints................................... 1-29
Installation on front passenger seat.......................... 1-31
Top tether strap child restraint (Coupe models) ... 1-36


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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 re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal
injuries.
For most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
back in the seat and adjust the seat
belt properly. See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section.
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FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for Coupe models)
WARNING

Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation. The seat may
move suddenly and could cause loss
of control of the vehicle.

After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.
1
Forward and backward
Pull the lever up while you slide the seat forward
or backward to the desired position. Release the
lever to lock the seat in position.
When sliding the passenger’s seat backward,
be careful not to crush items in the seatback
pocket against the rear floor box.
2
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and
lean back. To bring the seatback forward again,
pull the lever and move your body forward. The
seatback will move forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help
obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat-
back may also be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is parked.
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FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for Coupe models —
if so equipped)
WARNING

Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.

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.Operating tips
The 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 support seat
for a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
1
Forward and backward
Moving the sliding switch forward or backward
will slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
When sliding the passenger’s seat backward,
be careful not to crush items in the seatback
pocket against the rear floor box.2
Reclining (for driver’s seat)
Move the reclining switch backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward, move the switch forward and move your
body forward. The seatback will move forward.
2
Reclining (for passenger’s seat)
The passenger’s seat is equipped with a manual
lever for reclining. See “Front manual seat ad-
justment” earlier in this section.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help
obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat-
back may also be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is parked.
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FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for Roadster models)
WARNING

Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.

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.Operating tips
The 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 support seat
for a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
1
Forward and backward
Moving the sliding switch forward or backward
will slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
When sliding the passenger’s seat backward,
be careful not to crush items in the seatback
pocket against the rear floor box.2
Reclining
Move the reclining switch backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward, move the switch forward and move your
body forward. The seatback will move forward.The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help
obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat-
back may also be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is parked.
Automatic passenger seatback tilt
functionThe passenger seatback will automatically tilt
forward and backward during the soft top
open/close operation. If you need to cancel this
function or when a child restraint is installed in
the passenger’s seat, push the seatback tilt
cancel switch to the CANCEL position. For more
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