2008 NISSAN 350Z transmission

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Remote Keyless Entry System..........................2
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch.......................2
Headlight and Turn Signal Control.......................3
RPM Shift Indicator (manual transmission only)................4
Steering Wheel Switches for Audio Control/Bluetooth

(if so equipped)..................................4
Cruise Control (if so equipped).........................5
Screw-in Recovery Hook.............................5
Auto Climate Control...............................6
Rear Floor Box...................................7
FM/AM/XM
* Radio with CD Changer (if so equipped)...........8
Clock Set/Adjustment...............................9
Trip Computer..................................10
Automatic Transmission (if so equipped)...................10
6-Speed Manual Transmission (if so equipped)...............11
Control Panel Display with Navigation System (if so equipped)......11
Traction Control System (TCS) Off Switch (if so equipped)........12
Front-Passenger Air Bag Status Light....................12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..................12
Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime......................13
Front Seat Adjustments.............................13
Seatback Tilt Cancel Switch (Roadster only)................13
Power Windows.................................14
Secondary Rear Hatch Release........................14
Mirror Adjustment................................14
Soft Top Operation...............................15
Homelink
Universal Transceiver (if so equipped)..............16
Bluetooth
Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped)..........17
Navigation System (if so equipped)......................19
This easy-to-use Quick Reference Guide is intended to help you more fully
appreciate some of the unique features and functions of your new vehicle.
However, it is not intended to replace your Owner’s Manual. The Owner’s
Manual contains more detailed information to help you better understand the
important safety warnings, features, operation, and maintenance of your
vehicle.

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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FM/AM/XM
RADIO WITH CD CHANGER (if so equipped)
Press and hold theRPTbutton for approximately 2 seconds until the clock display starts
to flash.
Press theSEEK/TRACKbutton to adjust the hours.
Press theTUNE/REW/FFbutton to adjust the minutes.
Press theRPTbutton again to exit the clock set mode.
TRIP COMPUTER
The trip computer may be used to check items such as speed,
outside air temperature, distance to empty (fuel) , average mile-
age and speed, elapsed time and distance traveled. Additionally,
it can function as a stopwatch or be used to operate the RPM
shift feature (REV) (Manual transmission only) .
The twin trip odometer records the distance of individual
trips.
Press the button
to change the display as follows: Trip
A→Trip B→Trip A.
Press and hold the button for more than 1 second to reset
the trip odometer to zero.
TO OPERATE THE TRIP COMPUTER
Turn the ignition switch ON. Then press the side of the buttons.
Press the button
toward the left to scroll through each
mode.
Press the button
toward the left to reset or adjust the various mode selections.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)
MANUAL SHIFT MODE
When the shift selector lever is shifted from D (Drive)
to the manual shift gate, the transmission enters the
manual shift mode.
In the manual shift mode, shift range is displayed on
the position indicator in the meter.
WHEN SHIFTING UP
Move the shift selector lever to the + (up) side. (Shifts to higher range.)
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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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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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