2009 NISSAN 370Z stop start

After 100 hours, the time will start from the reset
display again.Even if the display is switched to the other mode
while the time is starting, the stopwatch contin-
ues to advance until you stop the time in the
stopwatch mode. When the ignition switch is
turned to the OFF position, the time is reset.
Up-shift indicator setting (rpm) (for
manual transmission models)The up-shift indicator setting mode is used to
set the desired engine speed (rpm) for the
up-shift indicator (situated in the tachometer) to
illuminate. When the engine speed approaches
or reaches the set figure, the up-shift indicator
will flash or illuminate to show the driver the
timing for shifting into a higher gear. See “Driving
the vehicle” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section for the use of the up-shift indicator.
When the up-shift indicator setting mode is
selected, the rpm indicator blinks and the engine
speed currently set is displayed. (The initial
factory setting is 7,500 rpm.) The figure can be
changed between 2,000 and 9,000 rpm by
pushing trip computer setting switch
B. Press-
ing the switch for less than approximately 1
second will add the figure by 100 rpm. If pushing
for more than approximately 1 second, the figure
will increase by 500 rpm.
If the battery cable is disconnected, the set
engine speed will be returned to the initial figure
(7,500 rpm).
Display priorityIf a low outside air temperature warning,
low dte (distance to empty) range warning
and low tire pressure warning occur simul-
taneously, other display modes switch au-
tomatically to the outside air temperature
display.
When trip computer mode switch
A
is
pressed, the display switches to the mode
chosen before the warning display, but the
ICY indicator will continue blinking.
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light should turn off after a
few driving trips. If the
light does not
turn off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You
do not need to have your vehicle towed to the
dealer.

Malfunction indicator light blinking — An en-
gine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system. To re-
duce or avoid emission control system dam-
age:
a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h).
b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
c) Avoid steep uphill grades.
d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and come on steady.Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN
dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.
Traction Control System (TCS)
off indicator light (if so
equipped)
The light comes on when the Traction Control
System (TCS) off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates the TCS is not operating.
This light also comes on when the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position. The light will turn off
if the TCS is operational.
When the TCS off indicator light and slip indi-
cator light come on with the TCS turned on, this
light alerts the driver to the fact that the system’s
fail-safe mode is operating, that is the TCS may
not be functioning properly. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer. If a malfunction
occurs in the system, the traction control func-
tion will be canceled but the vehicle is still
driveable. For additional information, see “Trac-
tion Control System (TCS)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light (if so
equipped)
The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates the VDC system and Traction Control
System (TCS) are not operating.
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button on the keyfob.
The alarm is activated by:

Opening the door without using the key or
keyfob.

Opening the rear hatch or the trunk lid with-
out using the keyfob.
How to stop an activated alarmThe alarm will stop only by unlocking a door with
the key, or by pushing the UNLOCK
but-
ton on keyfob. The alarm will not stop if the
ignition key is turned to ACC or ON.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEMThe NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered key.
If the engine fails to start using the registered key
(for example, when interference is caused by
another registered key, an automated toll road
device or automated payment device on the key
ring), restart the engine using the following
procedures:
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HIGH VOLTAGE

When xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent an
electric shock, never attempt to
modify or disassemble. Always have
your xenon headlights replaced at a
NISSAN dealer.

Xenon headlights provide consider-
ably more light than conventional
headlights. If they are not correctly
aimed, they might temporarily blind
an oncoming driver or the driver
ahead of you and cause a serious
accident. If headlights are not aimed
correctly, immediately take your ve-
hicle to a NISSAN dealer and have
the headlights adjusted correctly.
When the xenon headlight is initially turned on,
its brightness or color varies slightly. However,
the color and brightness will soon stabilize.
The life of xenon headlights will be
shortened by frequent on-off operation.
It is generally desirable not to turn off
the headlights for short intervals (for
example, when the vehicle stops at a
traffic signal). Even when the daytime
running lights are active (Canada only),
the xenon headlights do not turn on.
This way the life of the xenon headlights
is not reduced.

If the xenon headlight bulb is close to
burning out, the brightness will drasti-
cally decrease, the light will start blink-
ing, or the color of the light will become
reddish. If one or more of the above
signs appear, contact a NISSAN dealer.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
1Turn the switch to the
position:
The front park, side marker, tail, license plate
and instrument lights will come on.
2Turn the switch to the
position:
Headlights will come on and all the other
lights remain on.
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button on the keyfob is pushed even
though a door remains open and/or the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.

When the LOCK
button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes
twice and the horn chirps once as a reminder
that the doors are already locked.
*1: Doors lock with the keyfob while a key is in
the ignition switch. However, the panic
alarm and the rear hatch/trunk lid release will
not activate when the key is in the ignition
switch.
*2: Doors lock with the keyfob while the ignition
switch is in the ON position. However, the
hazard indicator and horn will not function.
*3: Doors lock with the keyfob while any door is
open. However, the hazard indicator and
horn will not function.
Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK
button on the key-
fob once.
The driver’s door and rear hatch/trunk lid
unlock.

The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
are completely closed with the ignition switch
in any position except the ON position.

The interior light turns on and the light timer
activates for 30 seconds when the switch is
in the DOOR position with the ignition switch
in any position except the ON position.
2. Push the UNLOCK
button on the key-
fob again within 5 seconds.

Passenger’s door unlocks.

The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
are completely closed.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute of pushing the UNLOCK
button.

Any door or rear hatch/trunk lid is opened.

The ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by turning the ignition
switch to the ON position or by locking the
doors with the keyfob.
Opening the windowsPush the UNLOCK
button on the keyfob
and the driver’s door will unlock.
Continue to push the UNLOCK
button for
3 seconds. All the door windows will start to be
lowered. Keep pushing the UNLOCK
but-
ton until the windows are fully open.
To stop lowering the windows, release the UN-
LOCK
button. To start lowering the win-
dows again, push the UNLOCK
button
again for 3 more seconds.
Releasing the rear hatch/trunk lid1. Push the HATCH/TRUNK
button on
the keyfob for longer than 0.5 second with
the key removed from the ignition switch.
2. The rear hatch (Coupe) or trunk lid (Road-
ster) opens.
Using the panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention by
pushing and holding the PANIC
button on
the keyfob forlonger than 0.5 second(with
the key removed from the ignition switch).
The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay
on for 30 seconds.
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or
in
the PTY (CAT) selection mode.
It is possible to shift the PTY (CAT) name by
one step, with one push of the up/down
TUNE button
or
.
After selecting a PTY (CAT) name, push the
SEEK button or SCAN button within 10
seconds. Tuning to the PTY (CAT) station will
start. If you do not push the TUNE button
within the 10 second period, the PTY (CAT)
mode will be cancelled.
PTY (CAT) name selection can also be
achieved by pushing the preset buttons.
Initial PTY (CAT) names are stored in the
preset buttons, but these can be changed bypushing the preset buttons for more than 1.5
seconds when the desired PTY (CAT) name
is in the display.
or
within 10 sec-
onds. Tuning to the PTY (CAT) station will
start. If you do not push the SEEK button
within the 10 second period, the PTY (CAT)
mode will be cancelled.3. PTY (CAT) SCAN tuning mode
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune the
PTY (CAT) name station, and stop at each
broadcasting station for 5 seconds. Pushing
the button again during this 5 second period
will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will
remain tuned to that station. If the SCAN
tuning button is not pushed within 5 seconds,
SCAN tuning moves to the next station.
Compact disc (CD) changer
operationTurn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position,
push the LOAD button and insert the compact
disc into the slot with the label side facing up.
The compact disc will be guided automatically
into the slot and start playing.
After loading the disc, the number of tracks on
the disc will appear on the display.
If the radio is already operating, it will automati-
cally turn off and the compact disc will play.

CAUTION

Keep the antenna as far away as
possible from the electronic control
modules.

Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the electronic con-
trol system harnesses. Do not route
the antenna wire next to any harness.

Adjust the antenna standing-wave
ratio as recommended by the manu-
facturer.

Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.

For details, consult a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING

Use a phone after stopping your ve-
hicle in a safe location. If you have to
use a phone while driving, exercise
extreme caution at all times so full
attention may be given to vehicle
operation.

If you find yourself unable to devote
full attention to vehicle operation
while talking on the phone, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle before doing so.
CAUTION
To avoid draining the vehicle battery,
use a phone after starting the engine.
CAR PHONE OR CB RADIOBLUETOOTH
HANDS-FREE
PHONE SYSTEM WITH NISSAN
VOICE RECOGNITION (if so
equipped)
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems
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CAUTION

Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits
from leaded gasoline will seriously
reduce the three-way catalyst’s abil-
ity to help reduce exhaust pollutants.

Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-
tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or
electrical systems can cause overrich
fuel flow into the three-way catalyst,
causing it to overheat. Do not keep
driving if the engine misfires, or if
noticeable loss of performance or
other unusual operating conditions
are detected. Have the vehicle in-
spected promptly by a NISSAN
dealer.
Avoid driving with an extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damag-
ing the three-way catalyst.

Do not race the engine while warm-
ing it up.

Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the engine.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-
ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire infla-
tion pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres-
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
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