2005 NISSAN 350Z Owner´s Manual

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.
CAUTION
The storage lid is extremely heavy. Pull-
ing it up should be done by two people.
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3. Close the soft top.
a. Remove the harness connectors of the top
motor,
F
(right side of the vehicle) and
H
(left side).
CAUTION
Two harness connectors are installed on
the right side and three on the left side
as shown. Only the harness connectorsF
and
H
should be removed. (Do not
remove the other harness connectors
G,I
and
J.)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.)5. Lower the rear section of the top.
a. Remove the shock absorber
K
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
L
on the terminal part
using a flat-bladed screwdriver
M.
CAUTION
When the shock absorber is removed,
the rear section of the top loses support
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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

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

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 BODYTo 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

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.

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.

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.
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 systemsSafety note .............................................................................. 4-2
Control panel buttons — with navigation system .......... 4-2
Names of the components ............................................ 4-2
How to use joystick and “ENTER” button ................. 4-3
How to use “PREVIOUS” button................................. 4-3
Setting up the start-up screen ..................................... 4-3
How to use the “INFO” button ..................................... 4-3
How to use the “SETTING” button ............................. 4-5
How to use the “
” button.................................... 4-7
Ventilators ............................................................................... 4-7
Center ................................................................................ 4-7
Side .................................................................................... 4-7
Heater and air conditioner (Automatic) ............................ 4-8
Automatic operation ....................................................... 4-9
Manual operation ............................................................ 4-9Operating tips ............................................................... 4-10
Servicing air conditioner .................................................. 4-11
Audio system ....................................................................... 4-11
Radio ............................................................................... 4-11
FM radio reception ...................................................... 4-12
AM radio reception ...................................................... 4-12
Satellite (SAT) radio reception
(if so equipped) ............................................................ 4-12
Audio operation precautions ..................................... 4-12
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) player ........ 4-15
FM-AM-SAT radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) changer ...................................... 4-19
CD care and cleaning ................................................. 4-26
Antenna ........................................................................... 4-26
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WARNING

Positioning of the heating or air con-
ditioning controls and display con-
trols should not be done while driv-
ing, in order that full attention may
be given to driving operation.

Do not disassemble or modify this
system. If you do, it may result in
accidents, fire, or electric shock.

Do not use this system if you notice
any abnormality, such as a frozen
screen or lack of sound. Continued
use of the system may result in acci-
dent, fire or electric shock.

In case you notice any foreign object
in the system hardware, spill liquid
on it, or notice smoke or smell com-
ing from it, stop using the system
immediately and contact a NISSAN
dealer. Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire, or electric
shock.When you use this system, make sure the engine
is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ONor ACC) for a long
time, it will use up all the battery power,
and the engine will not start.
Reference symbols:
“PUSH ENTER”button
This is a button on the control panel.
“Display”key
This is a select key on the screen. By selecting
this key you can proceed to the next function.
NAMES OF THE COMPONENTS1. “SETTING” button
2. “INFO” button
3. “
” brightness control button
4. “PREVIOUS” button
5. JOYSTICK and PUSH ENTER button
For Navigation system control buttons (other
than above); refer to the separate Navigation
Owner’s Manual.
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HOW TO USE JOYSTICK AND
“ENTER” BUTTONChoose an item on the display using the joystick
and push the PUSH ENTER button for opera-
tion.HOW TO USE “PREVIOUS”
BUTTONThis button has two functions.
To return to the previous screen:
When this button is pressed during setup, setup
will be canceled, and the screen will return to the
previous screen.
To finish the set-up:
When this button is pressed after setup is
completed, the settings will be renewed as
directed, and the screen will return to the map.
INFO:
When the “PREVIOUS” button must be
pressed, (for example, after the setup is finished)
instructions are given in the operation procedure
of each section in this manual. If the “PREVI-
OUS” button is pressed when not finished with
the setup, the setting will be canceled, and the
screen will return to the previous screen.
SETTING UP THE START-UP
SCREENWhen you turn the ignition key to ACC, the
SYSTEM START-UP warning is displayed on
the screen. Read the warning and select the
“I AGREE” (English) or “ENTER” (Franc¸ ais) key
then push the PUSH ENTER button.
If you do not push the PUSH ENTER button, this
system will not proceed to the next step display.
To proceed to the next step, refer to the separate
Navigation system Owner’s Manual.
HOW TO USE THE “INFO” BUTTONWhen the “INFO” button is pushed, the “MAIN-
TENANCE INFO.” screen will be displayed.Maintenance informationTo set the maintenance interval for the Engine
Oil or Oil Filter, choose an item using the joystick
and push the PUSH ENTER button.
You can also set to display a message to remind
you that the maintenance needs to be per-
formed.
The following example shows how to set the
engine oil change interval. Use the same steps
to set the other maintenance information.
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1. Reset the driving distance to the new main-
tenance schedule.
2. Set the interval (mileage) of the maintenance
schedule. To determine the recommended
maintenance interval, refer to your “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”.
3. To display the MAINTENANCE INFORMA-
TION automatically when the set trip distance
is reached, highlight the “Display Mainte-
nance Notification” key with the joystick
and push the PUSH ENTER button.
4. To return the display to MAINTENANCE
INFO., push the “PREVIOUS” button.Maintenance information display cannot be op-
erated when the vehicle is moving. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place to see the information.
Maintenance notificationThe “MAINTENANCE NOTIFICATION” screen
(“ENGINE OIL” or “OIL FILTER”) will be auto-
matically displayed as shown when both of the
following conditions are met:

the vehicle is driven the set distance and the
ignition switch is turned OFF.

the ignition switch is turned ON the next time
the vehicle will be driven.
To return to the previous display after the
“MAINTENANCE NOTIFICATION” screen is
displayed, push the PREVIOUS button.
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The “MAINTENANCE NOTIFICATION” screen
displays each time the ignition switch is turned
ON until one of the following conditions are met:

“Reset” is selected.

“Display Maintenance Notification” is set
OFF.

the maintenance interval is set again.
*: Please refer to the separate Navigation system
Owner’s Manual.
HOW TO USE THE “SETTING”
BUTTONThe SETTINGS screen will appear when the
“SETTING” button is pushed.
“Display” settingsThe DISPLAY SETTINGS screen will appear
when pushing the “SETTING” button, selecting
“Display” key and pushing the PUSH ENTER
button.
Brightness/Contrast/Map Background:
To adjust the brightness and contrast of the
screen, select the “Brightness/Contrast Map
Background” key and push the PUSH ENTER
button. Then you can adjust the brightness to
Darker or Brighter, the contrast to Lower or
Higher using the joystick.
For information on Map Background, refer to the
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