2012 NISSAN 370Z COUPE parking brake

0-10Illustrated table of contents
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1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch(P.5-28)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-31)
3. Meters and Gauges (combimeter) (P.2-5)
4. Triple meter (P.2-8)
5. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-29) 6. Hood release handle (P.3-16)
7. Intelligent Key port (P.5-10)
8. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-14)
9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
— Menu control switch or tuning switch
(P.4-77)
— BACK switch (P.4-77) — Phone switch (if so equipped) (P.4-81,
P.4-91)
— Volume control switches (P.4-77)
— Source select switch (P.4-77)
10. Tilt steering lever (P.3-36)
11. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-36)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-28)
12. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control switches (P.5-21)
13. Selector lever for automatic transmission (P.5-12)/Shift lever for manual transmission
(P.5-16)
14. Parking brake (P.5-20)
COCKPIT

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Forward and backward:
Moving the switch
*1forward or backward will
slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
Reclining:
Move the recline switch
*2backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch
*2forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
(P.1-9) .) The seatback may also be reclined to
allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park)
position or N (Neutral) position with the parking
brake fully applied.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-3

1-4Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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Front manual seat adjustment
Forward and backward:
Pull the lever up
*1while you slide the seat
forward or backward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
Reclining:
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up
*2and
lean back. To bring the seatback forward again,
pull the lever and move your body forward. The
seatback will move forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-9) . The seatback may also be reclined to
allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park)
position or N (Neutral) position with the parking
brake fully applied.
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Seat lifter (if so equipped)
Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of
the seat cushion to the desired position.

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1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch(P.5-28)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-31)
3. Meters and Gauges (combimeter) (P.2-5)
4. Triple meter (P.2-8)
5. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-29) 6. Hood release handle (P.3-16)
7. Intelligent Key port (P.5-10)
8. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-14)
9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
— Menu control switch or tuning switch
(P.4-77)
— BACK switch (P.4-77) — Phone switch (if so equipped) (P.4-81)
— Volume control switches (P.4-77)
— Source select switch (P.4-77)
10. Tilt steering lever (P.3-36)
11. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-36)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-28)
12. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches (P.5-21)
13. Selector lever for automatic transmission (P.5-12)/Shift lever for manual transmission
(P.5-16)
14. Parking brake (P.5-20)
Instruments and controls2-3
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2-10Instruments and controls
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on (if so equipped):
,or,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,,
If any light does not come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system checked by
a NISSAN dealer.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the vehicle information display. (See
“Vehicle information display” (P.2-17) .)
WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates
the ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock assis-
tance. (See “Brake system” (P.5-25).)
Automatic transmission check
warning light (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the light comes on for 2 seconds. If the
light comes on at any other time, it may indicate
the transmission is not functioning properly.
Have your NISSAN dealer check and repair
the transmission.
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light comes on while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. (See “Brake and clutch fluid”
(P.8-14) .)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary re-

CAUTION
.The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure
to check the tire pressure regularly.
. If the vehicle is being driven at
speeds of less than 16 MPH (25
km/h) , the TPMS may not operate
correctly.
. Be sure to install the specified size
of tires to the four wheels correctly.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the master warning light illuminates if any of the
following are displayed on the vehicle informa-
tion display:
.No key warning
. Low fuel warning
. Low washer fluid warning
. Parking brake release warning
. Door/rear hatch open warning
. Loose fuel cap warning
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-17) .
Seat belt warning light and chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition
switch is pushed to the ON position, and will
remain illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is
fastened. At the same time, the chime will sound
for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt
is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is not
fastened when the front passenger’s seat is
occupied. For 5 seconds after the ignition
switch is in the ON position, the system does
not activate the warning light for the front
passenger.
See “Seat belts” (P.1-9) for precautions on seat
belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warning light
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
will illuminate. The air bag warning light will turn
off after about 7 seconds if the front air bag, side
air bag and curtain air bag systems and/or
pretensioner system are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag and curtain air bag systems
and/or pretensioner system need servicing, and
your vehicle must be taken to your nearest NISSAN dealer.
.
The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental
Restraint Systems and/or the pretensioner seat
belt may not function properly.
For additional information, see “Supplemental
restraint system” (P.1-28) .
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag and curtain air bag
systems and/or pretensioner system
will not operate in an accident. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible.
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Parking brake reminder chime
A chime will sound if the vehicle speed is above
4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking brake applied.
Stop the vehicle and release the parking brake.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
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The vehicle information display*1displays the
warnings and information.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

2-20Instruments and controls
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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) .)