2012 NISSAN 370Z COUPE fuel

2-14Instruments and controls
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
The light will blink when the VDC system or the
traction control system is operating, thus alerting
the driver that the vehicle is nearing its traction
limits. The road surface may be slippery.
When the vehicle dynamic control warning light
illuminates when the vehicle dynamic control
system is turned on, this light alerts the driver to
the fact that the vehicle dynamic control
system’s fail-safe mode is operating, for example
the vehicle dynamic control system may not be
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer. If a malfunction occurs in
the system, the vehicle dynamic control system
function will be canceled but the vehicle is still
driveable. For additional information, see “Vehi-
cle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-28) of
this manual.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Cruise indicator light
Cruise main switch indicator:
This light illuminates when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The light turns off when
the main switch is pushed again. When the
cruise main switch indicator light illuminates, the
cruise control system is operational. (See
“Cruise control” (P.5-21).)
Cruise malfunction:
If the cruise indicator light blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate the cruise
control system is not functioning properly. Have
the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. (See
“Cruise control” (P.5-21).)
Front passenger air bag status light
The front passenger air bag status light (),
located on the center of the instrument panel,
will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light opera-
tion, see “NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats)” (P.1-33) of this manual.
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam is
selected.
Low beam indicator light
The light illuminates when the headlight switch is
turned to the
position.
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.
The malfunction indicator light may also come on
steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or
if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make
sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 US
gallons (14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine
is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not
ready for an emission control system inspection/
maintenance test. (See “Readiness for Inspec-
tion/Maintenance (I/M) test” (P.9-23) .)

Operation:
The malfunction indicator light will come on in
one of two ways:
.Malfunction indicator light on steady — An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap if
the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in
the vehicle information display. If the fuel-
filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install
the cap and continue to drive the vehicle.
The
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
engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control system
damage:
— Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h).
— Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
— Avoid steep uphill grades.
— If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain on. Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN
dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
Rear fog light indicator light (if so
equipped)
The rear fog light indicator light illuminates when
the rear fog light is on. (See “Fog light switch”
(P.2-35) .)
Security indicator light
The light blinks when the ignition switch is in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function
indicates the security system equipped on the
vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this light
will remain on while the ignition switch is in the
ON position. For additional information, see
“Security systems” (P.2-27) .
Soft top indicator light (Roadster
models)
This light illuminates when the soft top is being
operated or it is stopped before reaching a full
open/close state. When the top is fully opened
or closed, the light will turn off.
The light blinks while the soft top is not fully
opened or closed under the following condi-
tions:
. When the vehicle is driven.
. When the selector lever or shift lever is in
the R (Reverse) position.
Be sure to fully open or close the soft top when
driving the vehicle.
The soft top can be moved with the soft top
operating switch only under all of the following
conditions:
. When the vehicle is stopped.
. When the ignition switch is ON.
. When the trunk is closed.
. When the selector lever or shift lever is in a
position other than the R (Reverse) position.
CAUTION
Operate the soft top with the engine
running to prevent a discharged battery.
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2-20Instruments and controls
SIC4677
WARNINGS AND ALERTS
1. Parking brake release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle speed is
above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the parking brake is
applied.
2. Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in the
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches the empty (E) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remainingin the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the empty (E) position.
3. Low washer fluid warning
This warning appears when the washer tank fluid
is at a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary.
(See “Window washer fluid” (P.8-15).)
4. Door/rear hatch/trunk open warning
(ignition switch is in the ON position)
This warning appears if any of the doors and/or
the rear hatch/trunk are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which door
is open on the display.
5. Loose fuel cap warning
This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap is
not tightened correctly after the vehicle has
been refueled. (See “Fuel-filler cap” (P.3-34) .)
6. “TIMER” indicator
This indicator appears when the set “TIMER”
indicator activates. You can set the time for up to
6 hours. (See “Trip computer” (P.2-22) .)

2-22Instruments and controls
SIC3978
TRIP COMPUTER
Switches for the trip computer are located on
the left side of the combination meter panel. To
operate the trip computer, push the switches as
shown above.
*AENTER switch
*BNEXT switch
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, modes of the trip computer can be
selected by pushing the
switch*A.
Each time the
switch*Ais pushed, the
display will change as follows:
Current fuel consumption ?Average fuel
consumption and speed ?Elapsed time and trip odometer
?Distance to empty ?Outside
air temperature ?Setting ?Warning check
SIC3673
Current fuel consumption (MPG or l
(liter)/100 km)
The current fuel consumption mode shows the
current fuel consumption.

SIC3674
Average fuel consumption (MPG or l
(liter)/100 km) and speed (MPH or km/h)
Fuel consumption:
The average fuel consumption mode shows the
average fuel consumption since the last reset.
Resetting is done by pushing the
switch*B
for longer than 1 second. (The average speed is
also reset at the same time.)
The display is updated every 30 seconds. At
about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a reset, the
display shows “——”.
Speed:
The average speed mode shows the average
vehicle speed since the last reset. Resetting isdone by pushing the
switch*Bfor longer
than 1 second. (The average fuel consumption is
also reset at the same time.)
The display is updated every 30 seconds. The
first 30 seconds after a reset, the display shows
“——”.
SIC4226
Elapsed time and trip odometer (MILES
or km)
Elapsed time:
The elapsed time mode shows the time since
the last reset. The displayed time can be reset
by pushing the
switch*Bfor longer than 1
second. (The trip odometer is also reset at the
same time.)
Trip odometer:
The trip odometer mode shows the total
distance the vehicle has been driven since the
last reset. Resetting is done by pushing the
switch*Bfor longer than 1 second. (The
elapsed time is also reset at the same time.)
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2-24Instruments and controls
SIC3676
Distance to empty (MILES or km)
The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The dte is constantly
being calculated, based on the amount of fuel in
the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning
feature. If the fuel level is low, the warning is
displayed on the screen.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte
display will change to “——”.
.If the amount of fuel added is small, the
display just before the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position may continue to
be displayed.
. When driving uphill or rounding curves, the
fuel in the tank shifts, which may momenta-
rily change the display.
SIC4037
Outside air temperature (8For 8C)
The outside air temperature is displayed in 8For
8C in the range of −22 to 1318F(−30 to 558C) .
The outside air temperature mode includes a low
temperature warning feature. If the outside air
temperature is below 378F(3 8C) , the warning
“ICY” is displayed on the screen.
The outside temperature sensor is located in
front of the radiator. The sensor may be affected
by road or engine heat, wind directions and
other driving conditions. The display may differ
from the actual outside temperature or the
temperature displayed on various signs or bill-
boards.

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— The indicator needles sweep in themeters when the engine is started.
To return to the top page of the setting mode,
select “BACK”.
SIC3993
Warning check
To see if there are any of the following warnings
and corresponding details, select this menu.
. No key warning
. Low fuel warning
. Low washer fluid warning
. Parking brake release warning
. Door/rear hatch open warning
. Loose fuel cap warning
SKIP:
Push the
switch*Ato move to the warning
check mode.
Push the
switch*Bto select other menus. DETAIL:
This item is available only when a warning is
displayed.
Select this menu to see the details of warnings.

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys ........................................................................\
...................... 3-2Intelligent Key ....................................................................... 3-2
Valet hand-off ....................................................................... 3-3
Doors ........................................................................\
.................... 3-4 Locking with mechanical key ............................................ 3-4
Opening and closing windows with the
mechanical key ..................................................................... 3-4
Locking with inside lock knob .......................................... 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch ............................ 3-5
Automatic door locks ......................................................... 3-5
Intelligent Key system .............................................................. 3-6 Intelligent Key operating range ....................................... 3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution ....................................... 3-8
Intelligent Key operation .................................................... 3-9
Battery saver system ....................................................... 3-11
Warning signals ................................................................ 3-11
Troubleshooting guide ..................................................... 3-12
Remote keyless entry system ............................................. 3-13 How to use remote keyless entry system .................. 3-13
Hood ........................................................................\
.................. 3-16
Rear hatch (Coupe models) ............................................... 3-16 Rear hatch opener switch .............................................. 3-17
Secondary rear hatch release ....................................... 3-18
Trunk lid (Roadster models) ................................................ 3-18 Trunk lid opener switch .................................................. 3-19 Trunk release power cancel switch ........................... 3-19
Interior trunk lid release ................................................ 3-19
Secondary trunk lid release ......................................... 3-20
Soft top (Roadster models) ................................................ 3-21 Before operating the top .............................................. 3-21
When operating the top ............................................... 3-23
Opening the top ............................................................. 3-25
Closing the top ............................................................... 3-25
Opening the top using the Intelligent Key ............... 3-26
Troubleshooting guide .................................................. 3-27
If the top does not open or close electrically ......... 3-28
Care of the soft top and the vehicle body .............. 3-32
Front, side and rear unique parts (NISMO models) ..... 3-32
Fuel-filler door ........................................................................\
3-34 Opening the fuel-filler door ......................................... 3-34
Fuel-filler cap .................................................................. 3-34
Tilt steering ........................................................................\
..... 3-36 Manual operation ............................................................ 3-36
Sun visors ........................................................................\
........ 3-36
Mirrors ........................................................................\
.............. 3-37
Inside mirror ..................................................................... 3-37
Outside mirrors ............................................................... 3-38
Vanity mirror ..................................................................... 3-39