2010 NISSAN 370Z COUPE Owners Manual

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automatically after the top operation is com-
pleted. Use the power window switches to raise
them.
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OPENING THE TOP1. Start the engine.
2. Push OPEN on the soft top operating switchand hold it until the top is fully opened.
.The soft top indicator light will illuminate
while the top is in motion. (In about 20
seconds, the opening movement will
finish and the indicator light turns off.)
. Windows will automatically be fully
opened.
3. Release the switch when the top is fully opened. (The indicator light turns off.) NOTE:
If you release the switch and press it again
while the top is being opened, the top will
slightly move to the closing direction, then
start moving to the opening direction
again. The top is designed to move in this
way. It is not a malfunction.
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CLOSING THE TOP1. Start the engine.
2. Push CLOSE on the soft top operatingswitch and hold it until the top is fully closed.
.The soft top indicator light will illuminate
while the top is in motion. (In about 20
seconds, the closing movement will
finish.)
. Windows will automatically be fully
opened.
3. Release the switch when the top is fully closed. (The indicator light will turn off.)
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OPENING THE TOP USING THE IN-
TELLIGENT KEYThe soft top can be opened using the request
switch.Opening the soft topPush the ignition switch to the OFF position and
make sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
Push the door handle request switch (driver’s or
passenger’s)
*A
and hold it until the soft top is
fully open.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEIf the soft top stops halfway during operation or does not operate normally, follow the procedures shown in the following table. If the procedures in the
following table do not solve the symptom, immediately contact a NISSAN dealer for the inspection.
SymptomBeepPossible cause Possible solution
The OPEN side of the soft top operating
switch is pushed, but the soft top does not
operate. Sounds twice
The OPEN side of the soft top operating switch is
pushed while the soft top is fully open, or the
CLOSE side of the soft top operating switch is
pushed while the soft top is fully closed. Push the CLOSE side of the soft top operating
switch when the soft top is fully open. Push the
OPEN side of the soft top operating switch when the
soft top is fully closed.
Sounds twice The selector lever (automatic transmission models
only) or the shift lever (manual transmission models
only) is in the R (Reverse) position. Shift the selector lever (automatic transmission
models only) to the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position, or
shift the shift lever (manual transmission models only)
to the N (Neutral) position, and then operate the soft
top.
Sounds twice The trunk lid is opened. Fully close the trunk lid.
Does not sound The battery voltage is low. Start the engine again and operate the soft top.
Does not sound The operation stops to protect the system. Wait for approximately 5 minutes.
The soft top stops halfway during opera-
tion. Sounds twice
Objects are trapped in the moving structure of the
soft top. Check that an object is not trapped inside the rear
parcel shelf, side flap and soft top. After the check,
turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, start the
engine again and then operate the soft top.
Sounds twice The battery voltage is low. Start the engine again and operate the soft top.
When the vehicle is being driven, the beep
sounds. Sounds continu-
ously The soft top is partially opened.
Immediately park the vehicle in a safe location and
fully open or fully close the soft top.
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IF THE TOP DOES NOT OPEN OR
CLOSE ELECTRICALLYIf you cannot operate the soft top with the
operating switch, first check whether all the
following operating conditions are met.
.vehicle is stopped
. ignition switch is ON (Run the engine when
operating the top.)
. the trunk is closed
. the selector lever or shift lever is in a position
other than the R (Reverse) position
If the top still does not move under the above
conditions or has any system malfunction, see a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. When you
must close the top by yourself, in the event of
emergency or when an immediate dealer service
is not available, close the top manually accord-
ing to the procedures shown in this section.
When closing the soft top manually:
. Move the vehicle to a safe place, away from
traffic.
. Two people should perform this procedure,
as some of the top parts are extremely
heavy.
The top cannot be opened manually.
WARNING
. Do not drive with the top partially
opened.
. If the top cannot be operated prop-
erly, see a NISSAN dealer as soon
as possible to have your vehicle
checked.
CAUTION
The storage lid is extremely heavy. The
storage lid should be manually opened
or closed by two people.
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1. Open the trunk lid. In the event of a
discharged battery, the secondary trunk
release mechanism should be operated.
(See “SECONDARY TRUNK LID RE-
LEASE” earlier in this section.)
2. Open the top storage lid a. Remove the board
*2
inside of the
trunk by removing the clips*1.
b. Pull the lock release cables (right and left)
*3
as illustrated, then close the
trunk lid.
NOTE:
Use a cloth or other tool to protect your
hands when pulling on the lock release
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cables
*3.
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c. Pull up the storage lid from the left andright side of the vehicle by hand.
CAUTION
Make sure to close the trunk lid before
opening the storage lid. The storage lid
may contact the trunk lid and damage it.
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3. Close the soft top.
a. Pull up the top simultaneously from theright and left side of the vehicle while
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b. When the rear top
*A
is pulled up from
the storage area, one person must hold
the storage lid and another person must
pull up the soft top.
c. Pull up the top using both hands, holding the rear top
*A
as illustrated.
CAUTION
Make sure to hold the rear top
*A
to
avoid the front and rear parts separat-
ing. Otherwise the top may be da-
maged.
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d. Pull down and slide the storage lid to close while holding the rear soft top
from the right and left side of the vehicle.
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CAUTION
Make sure to close the storage lid
completely. The storage lid may contact
the soft top and damage it.
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e. Close the front and rear parts of the softtop at the same time as illustrated.
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4. Lock the front part of the soft top.
a. Remove the cap
*1
as illustrated.
b. Insert a suitable tool*2
(located in the
trunk) into the hole and turn clockwise.
CAUTION
. After closing the top manually, have
the system checked and/or repaired
by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.
. Avoid leaving the vehicle outside for
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locked completely, and this may
allow wind and rain to get into your
vehicle.
CARE OF THE SOFT TOP AND THE
VEHICLE BODYTo use your Roadster safely and comfortably,
you need to observe all the warnings and
cautions shown in the previous pages. Also, to
maintain a good appearance of the soft top and
the vehicle body, you need to care for them by
cleaning and/or washing properly.
CAUTION
.Do not use an automatic car wash or
a high-pressure car wash to clean
your vehicle. The top may be da-
maged and water may leak into the
inside of the vehicle.
. Store the vehicle with the top closed
if it is not to be used for long
periods. Keeping the top stowed
for long periods may cause wrinkles
on the surface of the top.
See “CLEANING EXTERIOR” in the “7. Ap-
pearance and care” section for detailed instruc-
tions. .
A protective clear tape is applied to the top
storage lid painted surface where the soft
top contacts the surface. When the top is
fully closed, the tape may transmit some
light, visible from the inside of the vehicle.
This does not affect the water and air
tightness of the seal.
. The inner surface of the trunk and top
storage lids may show a fibrous, or marbled
pattern. This is the normal appearance of the
material used in these parts.
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FRONT, SIDE AND REAR UNIQUE
PARTS (NISMO models)
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