2008 NISSAN 350Z ECO mode

COUPE MODELS1. Antenna (P.4-30)
2. Rear hatch release switch (P.3-9)
3. Rear window defroster (P.2-23)
4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb) (P.8-28)
5. Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-13)
6. Rear window wiper and washer
— Switch (P.2-22)
— Washer fluid (P.8-14)
7. License plate lights (Bulb) (P.8-28)
8. Rear hatch release (secondary) (P.3-12)
9. Luggage compartment light (P.2-42, P.8-28)
10. Back-up, Turn signal light (Bulb) (P.8-28)
11. Side marker, Stop/Tail light (Bulb) (P.8-28)
12. Fuel
— Fuel-filler door (P.3-23)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)
*: if so equipped
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ROADSTER MODELS1. Antenna (P.4-30)
2. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-10)
3. Trunk light (P.2-42, P.8-28)
4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb) (P.8-28)
5. Rear window defroster (P.2-23)
6. Soft top (P.3-13)
7. Interior trunk lid release (P.3-11)
8. License plate lights (Bulb) (P.8-28)
9. Back-up, Turn signal light (Bulb) (P.8-28)
10. Side marker, Stop/Tail light (Bulb) (P.8-28)
11. Fuel
— Fuel-filler door (P.3-23)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)
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ROADSTER MODELS1. Seat belts (P.1-10)
2. Seats
— Power seats adjustment (P.1-4)
— Ventilated net seats* (P.1-6)
3. Passenger seat
— Power seatback tilt switch (P.1-7)
— Cancel switch (P.1-8)
4. Power window switch (P.2-39)/Power door
lock switch (P.3-4)
5. Outside mirror remote control switch
(P.3-27)
6. Soft top latch lever (P.3-16)
7. Safety switch for soft top latch lever (P.3-16)
8. Interior light (P.2-41)
9. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-36)
10. Inside mirror (P.3-26)
— Automatic anti-glare inside mirror*
(P.3-26)
— HomeLink
universal transceiver*
(P.2-43)
11. Rear parcel box (P.2-37)
12. Rear parcel box or Navigation system*1
13. Rear floor box (P.2-35)
— Trunk lid cancel switch (P.3-11)
— Secondary trunk lid release (P.3-12)
14. Power outlet (P.2-31)
15. Console box (P.2-35)
16. Parking brake
— Operation (P.5-15)
— Parking/Parking on hills (P.5-19)
— Checking (P.8-21)
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FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for Coupe models)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 for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section. The seatback may also be
reclined to allow occupants to rest when the
vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the
P (Park) position or N (Neutral) position with the
parking brake fully applied.
FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for Coupe models —
if so equipped)
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.
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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 for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section. The seatback may also be
reclined to allow occupants to rest when the
vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the
P (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking
brake fully applied.
FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for Roadster models)
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.
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Type B (for ventilated net seat)Turn the dial and adjust the angle of the seat
cushion to the desired position.
TILTING AND RECLINING
PASSENGER’S SEAT FROM
DRIVER’S SEATThe passenger seatback can be adjusted from
the driver’s seat to make it easier for the driver to
use the rear parcel box or rear floor box, or to
help the passenger get in the vehicle.Coupe models (manual type)To tilt or recline the passenger seatback, pull up
the lever
A
located on the back side of it, and
move the seatback forward or backward.
Roadster models (power type)The power seatback tilt switch
B
and the
seatback tilt cancel switch
Care located on the
back side of the passenger seatback as shown.
Tilting/reclining operation:
To tilt the passenger seatback forward, push the
top (
side) of the power seatback tilt
switch
B
for more than 0.5 second. The seat-
back will automatically tilt forward. To stop the
movement, push the top or bottom of the switch.
To tilt or adjust the seatback backward, push
and hold the bottom (
side) of the power
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Once a seat belt pretensioner has
activated, it cannot be reused and
must be replaced together with the
retractor. See a NISSAN dealer.

Removal and installation of the pre-
tensioner system components
should be done by a NISSAN dealer.

All seat belt assemblies, including
retractors and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after any colli-
sion by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN
recommends that all seat belt as-semblies in use during a collision be
replaced unless the collision was mi-
nor and the belts show no damage
and continue to operate properly.
Seat belt assemblies not in use dur-
ing a collision should also be in-
spected and replaced if either dam-
age or improper operation is noted.
CHILD SAFETYChildren need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in this
manual, child safety information is available from
many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
government traffic safety offices, and community
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
to learn the best way to transport your child.
There are three basic types of child restraint
systems:

Rear facing child restraint (should not be
installed in this vehicle)

Front facing child restraint (should not be
installed in the Roadster models)

Booster seat
WARNING

Never let an infant who requires the
use of a rear facing child restraint
ride in this vehicle. Do not attempt to
hold a child in your lap or arms.

Roadster models do not have an an-
chor for a top tether strap required
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for most front facing child restraints.
Never let children who require the
use of a front facing child restraint
ride in Roadster models.

Children need special protection. The
vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them
properly. The shoulder belt may come
too close to the face or neck. The lap
belt may not fit over their small hip
bones. In an accident, an improperly
fitting seat belt could cause serious
or fatal injury. Always use appropri-
ate child restraints.

Never let a child stand or kneel on
any seat and do not allow a child in
the cargo areas while the vehicle is
moving. The child could be seriously
injured or killed in an accident or
sudden stop.
Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental
front impact air bag system for the front passen-
ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” later in
this section. The passenger seat is not suitable
for use with a rear facing child restraint needed
for infants. Therefore, infants should not betransported in this vehicle.
All US states and provinces of Canada require
the use of approved child restraints for infants
and small children. (See “Child restraints” later in
this section.)
Also, there are other types of child restraints
available for larger children for additional protec-
tion.
InfantsInfants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
in a rear facing child restraint. Because a rear
facing child restraint is not suitable for use in this
vehicle, infants should not be transported in it.Small childrenChildren that are over 1 year old and weigh at
least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward
facing child restraint (except Roadster models).
Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for mini-
mum and maximum weight and height recom-
mendations. NISSAN recommends that small
children be placed in child restraints that comply
with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
should choose a child restraint that fits your
vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
Larger childrenChildren who are too large for child restraint
systems should be seated and restrained by the
seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may
not fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in
(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18
kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be
used to obtain proper seat belt fit.
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
commercially available booster seat if the shoul-
der belt in the child’s seating position fits close
to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat
belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat
should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
properly positioned across the top, middle por-
tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the
hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating
positions that have a three-point type seat belt.
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and
have a label certifying that it complies with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca-
nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once
the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no
longer on or near the face and neck, use the
shoulder belt without the booster seat.PREGNANT WOMENNISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,
and always position the lap belt as low as
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