2008 NISSAN 350Z steering

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsKeys ......................................................................................... 3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys ................ 3-2
Doors ....................................................................................... 3-3
Locking with key ............................................................. 3-3
Locking with inside lock knob ..................................... 3-4
Locking with power door lock switch ....................... 3-4
Remote keyless entry system ............................................ 3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system ................ 3-5
Hood ........................................................................................ 3-8
Rear hatch (Coupe models) .............................................. 3-9
Opener operation ........................................................... 3-9
Secondary rear hatch release .................................... 3-10
Trunk lid (Roadster models) ............................................ 3-10
Opener operation ......................................................... 3-10
Interior trunk lid release ............................................... 3-11
Secondary trunk lid release ........................................ 3-12
Soft top (Roadster models) .............................................. 3-13Before operating the top ............................................. 3-13
When operating the top .............................................. 3-15
Opening the top ............................................................ 3-18
Closing the top .............................................................. 3-19
If the top does not open or close electrically ........ 3-19
Care of the soft top and the vehicle body.............. 3-22
Fuel-filler door ..................................................................... 3-23
Opener operation ......................................................... 3-23
Fuel-filler cap ................................................................. 3-23
Steering wheel .................................................................... 3-25
Tilt operation .................................................................. 3-25
Sun visors.............................................................................. 3-25
Mirrors ................................................................................... 3-26
Inside mirror .................................................................... 3-26
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror
(if so equipped) ............................................................ 3-26
Outside mirrors ............................................................. 3-27


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TILT OPERATIONPush the lock lever down and adjust the steering
wheel up or down to the desired position.
Push the lock lever up securely to lock the
steering wheel in place.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.1. To block out glare from the front, swing down
the main sun visor
1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the main
sun visor from the center mount and swing it
to the side
2.
3. To use the extension sun visor
3
(if so
equipped), pull it out from the main sun visor
as shown.
CAUTION
Do not store the main sun visor before
storing the extension sun visor.
SPA2314
SPA2176
STEERING WHEEL SUN VISORS
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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 ............................................................... 4-11
Servicing air conditioner .................................................. 4-12
Audio system ....................................................................... 4-12
Radio ............................................................................... 4-12
FM radio reception ...................................................... 4-13AM radio reception ...................................................... 4-13
Satellite (SAT) radio reception (if so equipped) ... 4-13
Audio operation precautions ..................................... 4-14
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
Car phone or CB radio .................................................... 4-31
Bluetooth
Hands-Free Phone System with
NISSAN voice recognition (if so equipped) ............... 4-31
Using the system ........................................................... 4-33
Control buttons .............................................................. 4-35
Getting started ............................................................... 4-35
List of voice commands ............................................... 4-37
Speaker adaptation (SA) mode ................................. 4-42
Troubleshooting guide.................................................. 4-45

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CD CARE AND CLEANING
Handle a CD by its edges. Never touch the
surface of the disc. Do not bend the disc.

Always place the discs in the storage case
when they are not being used.

To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the
center to the outer edge using a clean, soft
cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular
motion.
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
alcohol intended for industrial use.

A new disc may be rough on its inner and
outer edges. Remove the rough edges using
the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.1. VOLUME control switch
2. MODE select switch
3. POWER on/off switch
4. Tuning switch
5. POWER on/MODE select switch
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.POWER on/off switch (for Type A)With the ignition switch turned to the ACC or
ON position, push the POWER on/off switch to
turn the audio system on or off.POWER on/MODE select switch
(for Type B)With the ignition switch turned to the ACC or
ON position, push the POWER on/MODE se-
lect switch to turn the audio system on. Push the
switch to change the mode in the sequence of
AM, FM1, FM2, SAT (if so equipped) and CD.MODE select switch (for Type A)Push the MODE select switch to change the
mode.
SAA0451
SAA1300
Type A
SAA1698
Type B
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Bluetooth
wireless connection, the battery
power of the cellular phone may discharge
quicker than usual.
If the Bluetooth
Hands-Free Phone System
seems to be malfunctioning, see “Troubleshoot-
ing guide” later in this section. You can also visit
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for troubleshoot-
ing help.
Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to come
from the audio system speakers. Storing the
device in a different location may reduce or
eliminate the noise.
Refer to the cellular phone Owner’s Manual
regarding the telephone charges, cellular phone
antenna and body, etc.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed
and operated with minimum distance 8 in (20cm) between the radiator and your body. This
Transmitter must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or trans-
mitter.
USING THE SYSTEMThe NISSAN Voice Recognition system allows
hands-free operation of the Bluetooth
Hands-
Free Phone System.
If the vehicle is in motion, some commands may
not be available so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
InitializationWhen the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initial-
ized, which takes a few seconds. When com-
pleted, the amber light on the overhead console
illuminates and the system is ready to accept
voice commands. If the
button is pushed
before the initialization completes, the system
will announce “Hands-free phone system not
ready” and will not react to voice commands.
Operating tipsTo get the best performance out of the NISSAN
Voice Recognition system, observe the follow-
ing:

Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet aspossible. Close the windows to eliminate
surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration
sounds, etc.), which may prevent the system
from recognizing voice commands correctly.


Wait until the tone sounds before speaking a
command. Otherwise, the command will not be
received properly.

Start speaking a command within 5 seconds
after the tone sounds.

Speak in a natural voice without pausing
between words.Giving voice commandsTo operate NISSAN Voice Recognition, push
and release the
button located on the
steering wheel. The light on the overhead con-
sole flashes to signal you have entered a voice
recognition (VR) session. After the tone sounds,
speak a command.
The command given is picked up by the micro-
phone, and voice feedback is given when the
command is accepted.

If you need to hear the available commands
for the current menu again, say “Help” and
the system will repeat them.

If a command is not recognized, the system
announces, “Command not recognized.
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Please try again.” Repeat the command in a
clear voice.

If you want to go back to the previous
command, you can say “Go back” or “Cor-
rection” anytime the system is waiting for a
response.

You can cancel a command when the system
is waiting for a response by saying, “Cancel”
or “Quit.” The system announces “Cancel”
and ends the VR session. You can also push
the
button on the steering wheel at any
time. Whenever the VR session is cancelled,
a double beep is played to indicate you have
exited the system.

If you want to adjust the volume of the voice
feedback, push the volume control switch (+
or −) on the steering wheel while being
provided with feedback. You can also use the
radio volume control knob.
How to say numbers
NISSAN Voice Recognition requires a certain
way to speak numbers in voice commands. Refer
to the rules and examples below.

Either “zero” or “oh” can be used for “0”.
Example: 1-800-662-6200
— “One eight oh oh six six two six two oh
oh”, or— “One eight zero zero six six two six two oh
oh”

Words can be used for the first 4 digits
places only.
Example: 1-800-662-6200
— “One eight hundred six six two six two oh
oh”,
— NOT “One eight hundred six six two sixty
two hundred, and
— NOT “One eight oh oh six six two sixty two
hundred.

Numbers can be spoken in small groups. The
system will prompt you to continuing entering
digits, if desired.
Example: 1-800-662-6200
— “One eight oh oh”
The system repeats the numbers and
prompts you to enter more.
— “six six two”
The system repeats the numbers and
prompts you to enter more.
— “six two oh oh”

You can say “Star” for * and “Pound” for # at
anytime in any position of the phone number.Example: 1-555-1212 *123
— “One five five five one two one two star
one two three”
NOTE:
For best results, say phone numbers as
single digits.
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CONTROL BUTTONSThe control buttons for the Bluetooth
Hands-
Free Phone System are located on the steering
wheel.
TALK/PHONE SEND
Push the
button to initiate a VR session
or answer an incoming call.
You can also use the
button to skip
through system feedback and to enter com-
mands during a call. See “List of voice com-
mands” and “During a call” later in this sec-
tion for more information.
MODE/PHONE END
Push the
button to cancel a VR session
or end a call.
GETTING STARTEDThe following procedures will help you get
started using the Bluetooth
Hands-Free Phone
System with NISSAN Voice Recognition. For
additional command options, refer to “List of
voice commands” later in this section.
Choosing a languageYou can interact with the Bluetooth
Hands-
Free Phone System using English, Spanish or
French.
To change the language, perform the following.
1. Press and hold the
button for more
than 5 seconds.
2. The system announces: “Press the PHONE
SEND (
) button for the hands-free
phone system to enter the speaker adapta-
tion mode or press the PHONE END
(
) button to select a different lan-
guage.”
3. Press the
button.
For information on speaker adaptation, see“Speaker adaptation (SA) mode” later in this
section.
4. The system announces the current language
and gives you the option to change the
language to Spanish (in Spanish) or French
(in French). Use the following chart to select
the language.
NOTE:
You must press the
button or the
button within 5 seconds to change
the language.Current
languagePress
(TALK/PHONE
SEND)
to selectPress
(MODE/PHONE
END)
to select
English Spanish French
Spanish English French
French English Spanish
5. If you decide not to change the language, do
not press either button. After 5 seconds, the
VR session will end, and the language will not
be changed.
SAA1700
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Pairing procedure1. Push the
button on the steering wheel.
The system announces the available com-
mands.
2. Say: “Setup”A. The system acknowledges
the command and announces the next set of
available commands.
3. Say: “Pair phone”B. The system acknowl-
edges the command and announces the next
set of available commands.
4. Say: “New phone”C. The system acknowl-
edges the command and asks you to initiate
pairing from the phone handset
D.
When you are asked to enter a PIN code for
pairing your Bluetooth
cellular phone, oper-
ate it to enter the code “1234”.The code is always “1234” regardless of the
number of phones paired.
The pairing procedure of the cellular phone
varies according to each cellular phone. See
the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for de-
tails. You can also visit www.nissanusa.com/
bluetooth for instructions on pairing NISSAN
recommended cellular phones.
5. The system asks you to say a name for the
phone
E.
If the name is too long or too short, the
system tells you, then prompts you for a name
again.
Also, if more than one phone is paired and
the name sounds too much like a name
already used, the system tells you, then
prompts you for a name again.
6. The system asks you to assign a priority level
F. The priority level determines which phone
is active when more than one paired
Bluetooth
phone is in the vehicle. Follow the
instructions provided by the system or refer
to “Setup” later in this section for more
information on changing priorities.
7. The system will ask if you would like to select
a custom ring tone
G. Follow the instruc-
tions provided by the system or refer to
“Setup” later in this section for more informa-tion on selecting ringtones.
Making a call by entering a phone
number1. Push the
button on steering wheel. A
tone will sound.
2. Say: “Call”
A. The system acknowledges
the command and announces the next set of
available commands.
3. Say the number you wish to call
B. For
example, 555-1212 can be said as “five five
five one two one two.” See “How to say
numbers” earlier in this section for more
information.
4. When you have finished speaking the phone
number, the system repeats it back and
announces the available commands.
5. Say: “Dial”
C. The system acknowledges the
command and makes the call.
For additional command options, see “List of
voice commands” later in this section.
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