2006 NISSAN 350Z Owner´s Manual

Foldable outside mirrorsFold the outside mirror by pushing it toward the
rear of the vehicle.
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4 Display screen, 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 “BACK” button .......................................... 4-3
Setting up the start-up screen ..................................... 4-3
How to use “INFO” button ............................................ 4-3
How to use “SETTING” button .................................... 4-5
How to use the “
” button.................................... 4-8
Ventilators ............................................................................... 4-8
Center ventilators ............................................................ 4-8
Side ventilators ................................................................ 4-8
Heater and air conditioner (Automatic) .......................... 4-9
Automatic operation .................................................... 4-10
Manual operation .......................................................... 4-10
Operating tips ............................................................... 4-11Servicing air conditioner .................................................. 4-12
Audio system ....................................................................... 4-12
Radio ............................................................................... 4-12
FM radio reception ...................................................... 4-13
AM radio reception ...................................................... 4-13
Satellite (SAT) radio reception
(if so equipped) ............................................................ 4-13
Audio operation precautions ..................................... 4-13
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) player ...... 4-19
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer ........................................................................... 4-23
CD care and cleaning ................................................. 4-29
Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so
equipped)......................................................................... 4-29
Antenna ........................................................................... 4-30
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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:
“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. JOYSTICK and “ENTER” button
2. “INFO” button
3. “SETTING” button
4. “BACK” button
5. “
” brightness control button
For Navigation System control buttons (other
than above), refer to the separate Navigation
System 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 ENTER button for operation.HOW TO USE “BACK” BUTTONThis button has two functions.
To return to the previous screen:
When this button is pushed during setup, setup
will be canceled, and the screen will return to the
previous screen.
To finish the set-up:
When this button is pushed after setup is com-
pleted, the settings will be renewed as directed,
and the screen will return to the map.
INFO:
When the “BACK” button must be pushed, (for
example, after the setup is finished) instructions
are given in the operation procedure of each
section in this manual. If the “BACK” button is
pushed 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 the ACC
position, the SYSTEM START-UP warning is
displayed on the screen. Read the warning and
select the “OK” key then push the “ENTER”
button.
If you do not push the 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 “INFO” BUTTONWhen the “INFO” button is pushed, the “Main-
tenance” 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 “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
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to set the other maintenance information.
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 “Interval Re-
minder” key with the joystick and push the
“ENTER” button.
4. To return the display to the “Maintenance”
screen, push the “BACK” button.“Maintenance” display cannot be operated
when the vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle in a
safe place to see the information.
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Maintenance noticeThe “Maintenance Notice” screen (“ENGINE
OIL” or “OIL FILTER”) will be automatically
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 Notice” screen is displayed,
push the “BACK” button.The “Maintenance Notice” screen displays
each time the ignition switch is turned ON until
one of the following conditions are met:

“Reset Distance” is selected.

“Interval Reminder” is set OFF.

the maintenance interval is set again.*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
HOW TO USE “SETTING” BUTTONThe “Settings” screen will appear when the
“SETTING” button is pushed.
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Display settingsThe following menu will appear when pushing
the “SETTING” button, selecting “Display” key
and pushing the “ENTER” button.
Display:
To turn off the screen, select the “Display” key
and push the “ENTER” button to turn off the
“ON” indicator. When any mode button is
pushed with the screen off, the screen turns on
for further operation. The screen will turn off
automatically 5 seconds after the operation is
finished on the map display.
To turn on the screen, select the “Display” keyand turn on the “ON” indicator.
Brightness/Contrast/Background Color:
To adjust the brightness and contrast of the
screen, select the “Brightness”or“Contrast”
key and push the “ENTER” button. Then you can
adjust the brightness to darker or brighter and
the contrast to lower or higher using the joystick.
For information on the “Background Color”
key, refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
Clock settingsThe following display will appear when pushing
the “SETTING” button, selecting the “Clock”
key and pushing the “ENTER” button.
On-screen Clock:
When this item is turned to ON, a clock is always
displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.
This clock will indicate the time almost exactly
because it is always adjusted by the GPS
system.
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Clock Format:
Choose either the 12-hour clock display or the
24-hour clock display.
Offset Adjust:
Adjust the time by increasing or decreasing per
minute.
Daylight Saving Time:
Turn this item to ON for daylight saving time
application.
Time Zone:
Choose the time zone from the following

Pacific

Mountain

Central

Eastern

Atlantic

Newfoundland
Language/Units settingsThe Language/Units settings screen will appear
when selecting the “Language/Units” key and
pushing the “ENTER” button.Select the “Select Language”or“Select
Units” key and push the “ENTER” button.
Language: “English” or “Français”
Unit: “US” — Mile, °F, MPG
“Metric” — km, °C, L/100 km
Select the “ON” key of the desired language or
units and push the “ENTER” button.
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