2008 NISSAN 350Z engine

RPM SHIFT INDICATOR (manual transmission only)
The engine RPM shift indicator light (REV) is located in
the tachometer
. When driving, it indicates ‘shift
point’, or time to up-shift.
Set or deactivate the engine RPM shift point using
the trip computer display.
REV indicator will flash when the engine speed is
within 500 RPM of the set shift point.
REV light will illuminate when the engine speed
matches the set shift point RPM.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES FOR AUDIO CONTROL/
BLUETOOTH
(if so equipped)
Press theMODEbutton to turn the radio system on.
PressMODErepeatedly to change to the following
mode:
●Without XM
radio: AM, FM1, FM2, and CD or CD
changer.
●With XM
radio: AM, FM1, FM2, SAT1, SAT2 and
CD changer.
TheSEEKup or down
switch can be used to
perform the following:
●Push the SEEK
switch for less than 1.5 seconds to change the radio frequency.
●Push and hold the SEEK
switch for more than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or
previous broadcasting radio station.
●Push the SEEK
switch while playing a CD for less than 1.5 seconds to change
tracks on the CD.
●If the vehicle is equipped with a CD changer, push and hold the SEEK
switch for
more than 1.5 seconds to change between CDs.
●Push and hold the SEEK
switch for more than 1.5 seconds while playing an MP3
CD to change folders (if multiple folders exist) .
Push theVOLcontrol switch
up or down to increase or decrease the volume.
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WHEN SHIFTING DOWN
Move the shift selector lever to the – (down) side. (Shifts to lower range.)
In manual shift mode, the transmission automatically shifts down to M1 (first) before the
vehicle comes to a stop. When accelerating again, it is necessary to shift to the desired
range.
Moving the shift selector lever rapidly to the same side twice will shift the ranges in
succession.
When canceling the manual shift mode, return the shift selector lever to the D (Drive)
position. The transmission returns to the normal driving mode.
6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)
REVERSE GEAR
LOCK OUT
In 6-speed manual transmission equipped vehicles, the shift lever is equipped with a
Reverse lock-out feature that prevents accidental selection of Reverse (instead of 1st
gear) .
SHIFTING TO REVERSE
Depress the shift lever down, then move it to the right and back into Reverse.
NOTE: When shifting, always depress the clutch pedal fully to avoid noise and gear grind.
CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so
equipped)
INFO BUTTON
When theINFObutton is pressed, the
Maintenance screen will be displayed.
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
You can set the engine oil and the oil filter
maintenance interval. To display the set-
ting of the maintenance interval, select the
ENGINE OILorOIL FILTERkey using the
joystick and press theENTERbutton. To
set the maintenance interval, select the
INTERVALkey using the joystick and
push the joystick to the right or left. To
reset the maintenance interval, select theRESET DISTANCEkey using the joystick and
press theENTERbutton.
DISPLAY SCREEN SETTINGS
TheSETTINGSscreen will appear when theSETTINGbutton is pressed. Select the
DISPLAYkey with the joystick and press theENTERbutton to choose from various display
screen options. TheDISPLAYkey will allow you to personalize the information shown on the
display screen, such as climate control or audio system display.
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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)
The vehicle should be driven with the Traction Control System (TCS) on
for most driving conditions. TCS reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is
depressed to the floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free a
stuck vehicle, such as from mud or snow, turn the TCS off.
To turn off the TCS, push the TCS OFF switch. The indicator light
will illuminate.
Push the switch again or restart the engine and the system will
operate normally.
FRONT-PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
This vehicle is equipped with the Nissan Advanced Air Bag
System. Under some conditions, depending on the type of
occupant or object detected in the front passenger seat by
the occupant classification sensor, the front-passenger air
bag is designed to automatically turnOFF.When the front-
passenger air bag isOFF,the front-passenger air bag status
light will illuminate*. For example:
When the system detects that the front-passenger’s
seat is occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint
as outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the
will illuminateto indicate that the front-
passengerair bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.
When the front-passenger’s seat is occupied and the passenger meets the conditions
outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the
will not illuminateto indicate that the
front-passengerair bag is operational.
*When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is unoccupied, the
passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though the front-passenger
air bag is OFF.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
This system monitors tire pressure. If the low tire pressure warning
light illuminates, check the tire pressure in all four tires.
Adjust the low tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Information label located in the driver’s
door opening. After tire pressures are adjusted, the vehicle will need
to be driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS
and turn off the low tire pressure warning light.
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SOFT TOP OPERATION
Before opening or closing your soft top, refer
to the Owner’s Manual for detailed Warnings
and Cautions regarding soft top operation.
Open the top:
1. Make sure the area is clear of ob-
structions and that there is at least 6
feet of clearance above the vehicle.
2. Apply the parking brake and make
sure the transmission is in the P
(Park) position (automatic transmis-
sion) or the N (Neutral) position (manual transmission) .
3. Step on the brake pedal.
4. Start the engine.
5. Push the safety switch (black) located in the center of the top latch lever. Push the top
latch lever (silver) forward to unlatch the top.
6. Press and hold theOPENside of the
soft top operating switch until the
top is fully open and stowed and the
indicator light turns off.
Close the top:
1. Make sure the area is clear of ob-
structions and that there is at least 6
feet of clearance above the vehicle.
2. Apply the parking brake and make
sure the transmission is in the P
(Park) position (automatic transmission) or the
N (Neutral) position (manual transmission) .
3. Step on the brake pedal.
4. Start the engine.
5. Press and hold theCLOSEside of the soft top
operating switch until the top is fully closed and
the indicator light begins to flash.
6. Securely latch the top with the top latch lever.
The indicator light turns off.
If the top does not close when using the operating
switch, refer to the Owner’s Manual for the procedure
to manually close the top.
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HOMELINK
UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)
SYSTEM OPERATING TIPS
Garage doors, electrical gates, entry doors, etc. will be activated during programming.
To avoid injury, make sure that people and objects are clear of all doors or gates during
programming. Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the
HomeLink
Transceiver.
To program your HomeLink
Transceiver to operate a garage door, gate, or entry door
opener, home or office lighting, you need to be at the same location as the device.
NOTE: Garage door openers (manufactured after 1996) have “rolling code protec-
tion”. To program a garage door opener equipped with “rolling code protection”,
you will need to use a ladder to get up to the garage door opener motor to be able
to access the “smart or learn” program button.
PROGRAMMING YOUR HOMELINK
UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (Mirror,
Sun Visor or Overhead Console)
1. To begin, press and hold the two
outer HomeLink
buttons (to
clear the memory) until the indi-
cator light blinks slowly (after 20
seconds) . Release both buttons.
2. Position the end of the hand-
held transmitter 1-3 inches
(26-76 mm) away from the
HomeLink
surface
3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink
button you
want to program and the hand-held transmitter button.DO NOT release the
buttons until step 4 has been completed.
4. Hold down both buttons until the indicator light on the HomeLink
flashes, changing
from a “slow blink” to a “rapidly flashing blink”. This could take up to 90 seconds.
When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be released. The rapidly
flashing light indicates successful programming. To activate the garage door or other
programmed device, press and hold the programmed HomeLink
button - releasing
when the device begins to activate.
5. If the indicator light on the HomeLink
blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns
solid, HomeLink
has picked up a “rolling code” garage door opener signal. You will
need to proceed with the next steps to train the HomeLink
to complete the
programming which may require a ladder and another person for convenience.
6. Press and release the “smart” or “learn” program button located on the garage door
opener’s motor to activate the “training mode”. This button is usually located near the
antenna wire that hangs down from the motor. If the wire originates from under a light
lens, you will need to remove the lens to access the program button.
NOTE: Once you have pressed and released the program button on the garage
door opener’s motor and the “training light” is lit, you have 30 seconds in which to
perform step 7. Use the help of a second person for convenience to assist when
performing this step.
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