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Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 10
WARNING
.Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping
to prevent persons from being
thrown from the vehicle. This also
helps keep children and others from
unintentionally opening the doors,
and will help keep out intruders.
. Before opening any door, always
look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
SPA2565
LOCKING WITH MECHANICAL KEYThe power door lock system allows you to lock
or unlock all doors simultaneously using the
mechanical key.
.Turning the driver’s door key cylinder to the
front of the vehicle
*1
will lock all doors.
. Turning the driver’s door key cylinder once
to the rear of the vehicle*2
will unlock the
driver’s door. After returning the key to the
neutral position
*3, turning it to the rear
again within 60 seconds will unlock all
doors.
. You can switch the lock system to the mode
that allows you to open all the doors when the key is turned once. (See “HOW TO USE
SETTING BUTTON” in the “4. Center dis-
play, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone
and voice recognition systems” section.)
OPENING AND CLOSING WINDOWS
WITH THE MECHANICAL KEYThe driver’s door key operation also allows you
to open and close the window that is equipped
with the automatic open/close function. (See
“POWER WINDOWS” in the “2. Instruments
and controls” section.)
To open the window, turn the driver’s door key
cylinder to the rear of the vehicle for
longer
than 1 second . The door is unlocked and the
window keeps opening while turning the key.
This function can also be performed by pushing
and holding the UNLOCK button on the
Intelligent Key. (See “REMOTE KEYLESS EN-
TRY SYSTEM” later in this section.)
To close the window, turn the driver’s door key
cylinder to the front of the vehicle for longer
than 1 second . The door is locked and the
window keeps closing while turning the key.
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WARNING
.Do not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “EXHAUST GAS (carbon mon-
oxide)” in the “5. Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
. Closely supervise children when
they are around cars to prevent
them from playing and becoming
locked in the trunk where they could
be seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the trunk closed, when
not in use, and prevent children’s
access to Intelligent Keys.
SPA2692
TRUNK LID OPENER SWITCHThe trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
trunk lid opener switch when the Intelligent Key
is within the operating range of the trunk lock/
unlock function regardless of the inside lock
knob position. (See “INTELLIGENT KEY SYS-
TEM” earlier in this section.)
SPA2681
TRUNK RELEASE POWER CANCEL
SWITCHWhen the switch located inside the glove box is
in the OFF position
*A
, the power to the trunk
lid will be canceled and the trunk lid cannot be
opened by the trunk lid opener or trunk request
switch.
When you have to leave the vehicle with a valet
and want to keep your belongings safe in the
glove box and the trunk, push this switch to OFF
and lock the glove box with the mechanical key.
Then leave the vehicle and the Intelligent Key
with the valet and keep the mechanical key with
you.
TRUNK LID (Roadster models)
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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See “KEYS” earlier in this section.
To connect the power to the trunk lid, push the
switch to the ON
*B
position.
SPA2682
INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
trunk lid securely latched, when not in
use, and prevent children’s access to
Intelligent Keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism allows
opening of the trunk lid in the event that people become locked inside the trunk.
Releasing inside the trunkTo open the trunk lid from the inside, pull the
release handle
*A
until the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is
made of a material that glows in the dark after a
brief exposure to ambient light.
The handle
*A
is located inside the trunk
compartment as illustrated.
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WARNING
.Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. They
could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent op-
eration of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a
closed vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
. Properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting.
Do not place cargo higher than the
seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury (Coupe mod-
els) .
. Closely supervise children when
they are around cars to prevent
them from playing and becoming
locked in the trunk where they could
be seriously injured. Keep the car
locked with the trunk closed when
not in use, and prevent children’s access to car keys (Roadster mod-
els) .
If the engine oil temperature is high, the
engine protection mode, which helps re-
duce the chance of engine damage, could
activate and automatically decrease en-
gine power. Driving while the engine oil
temperature is high may result in engine
damage.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
. Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless car-
bon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
dangerous. It can cause uncon-
sciousness or death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, drive with
all windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
. Do not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the
engine running for any extended
length of time. .
Keep the rear hatch/trunk lid closed
while driving, otherwise exhaust
gases could be drawn into the
passenger compartment. If you
must drive with the rear hatch/trunk
lid open, follow these precautions:
1) Open all the windows.
2) Set the
air recirculation to
off and the fan control to high to
circulate the air.
. The exhaust system and body
should be inspected by a qualified
mechanic whenever:
— The vehicle is raised for service.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering into the passenger
compartment.
— You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident invol- ving damage to the exhaust
system, underbody, or rear of
the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYSTThe three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING5-2
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Do not use excessive force.
9. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, and install the oil filler
cap securely.
See “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9. Technical
and consumer information” section for drain
and refill capacity. The drain and refill
capacity depends on the oil temperature
and drain time. Use these specifications for
reference only. Always use the dipstick to
determine the proper amount of oil in the
engine.
10. Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required.
11. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.
After the operation1. Install the engine undercover into position as
the following steps.
a. Pull the center of the small plastic clipout.
b. Hold the engine undercover into posi- tion. c. Insert the clip through the undercover
into the hole in the frame, then push the
center of the clip in to lock the clip in
place.
d. Install the bolts that hold the undercover in place. Be careful not to strip the bolts
or over-tighten them.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
3. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
WARNING
. Prolonged and repeated contact
with used engine oil may cause skin
cancer.
. Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
. Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children. When checking or replacement is required, we
recommend a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
CAUTION
.
Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S
ATF. Do not mix with other fluids.
. Using automatic transmission fluid
other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S
ATF will cause deterioration in dri-
veability and automatic transmis-
sion durability, and may damage
the automatic transmission, which
is not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty.AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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SDI2361
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF or LOCK position and the headlight
switch is turned to OFF. 2. Open the fuse box lid.
3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller
*A
.
4. If the fuse is open, replace it with a new fuse. Spare fuses are stored in the fuse box.
5. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.
SDI2451
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to
swallow the battery and removed parts.INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY
REPLACEMENT
8-22
Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .................. 5-26
Advanced air bag system ......................... 1-32
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ..................... 1-32
Front passenger air bag and status light .... 1-33
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .................. 1-36
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system .................. 1-36
Air bag warning labels ............................. 1-39
Air bag warning light ....................... 1-39, 2-12
Air cleaner housing filter .......................... 8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ...................... 4-17
Air conditioner service ......................... 4-24
Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .............. 4-24, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter ............................. 4-23
Air deflectors ....................................... 9-16
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system) ..................... 2-26
Alcohol, drugs and driving .......................... 5-7
Antenna ............................................. 4-73
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................. 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light ..... 2-9
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ........................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ........................ 7-5
Audible reminders ................................. 2-15
Audio operation precautions ...................... 4-24 Audio system
....................................... 4-24
Steering wheel audio controls ................ 4-71
Autochanger Compact Disc (CD) ........................... 4-42
Autolight system ................................... 2-30
Automatic Air conditioner (Type A) ....................... 4-18
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ................................ 2-43
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-11
Door locks ........................................ 3-5
Driving with automatic transmission .......... 5-12
Auxiliary input jacks ................................ 4-69
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................... 5-5
B
Battery .............................................. 8-14
Battery saver system .......................... 2-31
Intelligent Key .................................. 8-22
Variable voltage control system ............... 8-16
Before starting the engine ........................ 5-10
Belts (See drive belts) ............................. 8-16
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-74
Bluetooth®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) .............. 4-85
Booster seats ...................................... 1-23
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............. 5-26
Brake and clutch fluid ......................... 8-12
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-13
Brake system ................................... 5-25 Parking brake operation
....................... 5-20
Warning light ..................................... 2-9
Break-in schedule .................................. 5-22
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ......................... 4-6
Instrument panel ............................... 2-32
Bulb check/instrument panel ........................ 2-8
Bulb replacement .................................. 8-24
C
Cabin air filter ...................................... 4-23
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ..... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................ 4-74
Cargo cover ........................................ 2-41
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ............ 5-2
Center multi-function control panel
(models with navigation system) .................... 4-2
Child restraint, Installation using the seat
belts ................................................. 1-19
Child restraints ..................................... 1-17
Booster seats .................................. 1-23
Precautions on child restraints ................ 1-17
Top tether strap ................................ 1-19
Child safety ......................................... 1-11
Chimes Audible reminders ............................. 2-15
Seat belt warning light and chime ............ 2-11
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ....................... 8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior ................. 7-2, 7-5
Clock .......................................... 2-7, 2-23
Clutch fluid ......................................... 8-12
Cockpit ............................................... 2-2
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10-4
Headlight switch............................... 2-30
Headlights bulb replacement ................. 8-26
Indicator lights ................................. 2-12
Interior light control switch .................... 2-44
Interior lights ................................... 2-44
Map lights ...................................... 2-44
Replacement ................................... 8-24
Trunk light ...................................... 2-46
Vanity mirror lights ............................. 2-45
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ......................................... 2-9
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-29
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement . . . 8-26
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ......................................... 9-17
Lock Automatic door locks ............................ 3-5
Door locks ........................................ 3-4
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Rear hatch lock ................................ 3-17
Trunk lid ........................................ 3-19
Locking with mechanical key ........................ 3-4
Low tire pressure warning light ................... 2-10
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .............. 5-3
M
Maintenance Battery .......................................... 8-14
General maintenance ............................ 8-2
Indicators for maintenance (dot matrix) ...... 2-19
Inside the vehicle ................................ 8-3
Maintenance information (display) .............. 4-8
Maintenance precautions ........................ 8-5 Maintenance requirements
...................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle .............................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-16
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .................. 2-13
Manual front seat adjustment ....................... 1-4
Map lights .......................................... 2-44
Master warning light ............................... 2-11
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ............ 3-3
Meter, Trip computer .............................. 2-20
Meters and gauges .................................. 2-4
Instrument brightness control ................. 2-32
Mirror Inside mirror .................................... 3-36
Outside mirrors ................................ 3-38
Vanity mirror .................................... 3-39
Multi-function controller ............................. 4-3
Music box hard-disk drive ......................... 4-63
N
New vehicle break-in .............................. 5-22
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............. 2-26
NISSAN voice recognition system ................ 4-98
No key warning .................................... 2-17
O
Odometer ............................................. 2-5
Off-road recovery .................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................ 8-9
Engine oil ......................................... 8-9 Engine oil viscosity
.............................. 9-5
Oil filter replacement indicator ................ 2-19
Opening the soft top .............................. 3-21
Operation, Indicators for operation
(dot matrix) ......................................... 2-16
Outside mirrors .................................... 3-38
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ............... 6-18
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information .......................................... 9-24
P
Panic alarm ......................................... 3-14
Parking Brake break-in .................................. 5-25
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-20
Parking on hills ................................. 5-23
Performance dampers ............................. 5-29
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .............. 4-74
Car phone or CB radio ........................ 4-74
Power Front seat adjustment ........................... 1-3
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Power outlet .................................... 2-37
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-12
Power steering system ........................ 5-24
Power windows ................................ 2-42
Precautions Audio operation ................................ 4-24
Braking precautions ........................... 5-25
Child restraints ................................. 1-17
Cruise control .................................. 5-20
Cruise control operations ..................... 5-16
Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 10