2012 NISSAN 370Z ignition

moderate speed for a short distance first,
especially in cold weather. In cold weather,
keep the engine running for a minimum of 2 -
3 minutes before shutting it off. Starting and
stopping the engine over a short period of
time may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
When racing the engine up to 4,500 rpm or
more under no load condition, the engine
will enter the fuel cut mode.
5. To stop the engine, shift the selector lever to the P (Park) position (AT model) or move the
shift lever to the N (Neutral) position (MT
model) , and push the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.GUID-2DBB6E0D-787C-4E16-9533-54825F393E31AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONGUID-44A7F2F5-1444-41C4-9EF8-1D2267C233FC
7 speed automatic transmissionGUID-DE467D04-BB98-45D5-9DCB-A280A259805CThe automatic transmission in your vehicle is
electronically controlled by a transmission con-
trol module to produce maximum efficiency and
smooth operation.
Shown on the following pages are the recom-
mended operating procedures for this transmis-
sion. Follow these procedures for maximum
vehicle performance and driving enjoyment.
Starting the vehicleGUID-67677EEB-3223-4DF6-B000-5CFB88C5BE34After starting the engine, fully depress the foot
brake pedal and push the selector lever button
before shifting the selector lever to the R
(Reverse), N (Neutral) , D (Drive) or Manual shift
mode position. Be sure the vehicle is fully
stopped before attempting to shift the selector
lever.
This automatic transmission model is de-
signed so that the foot brake pedal must
be depressed before shifting from P (Park)
to any drive position while the ignition
switch position is ON.
The selector lever cannot be moved out of
the P (Park) position and into any of the
other gear positions if the ignition switch
is pushed to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.
1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and
push the selector lever button to shift into a
driving gear.
2. Release the parking brake and foot brake, then gradually start the vehicle in motion.

4. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.
GUID-4FB5669D-23C1-45F0-B20E-2E466AB26432

G
Garage door opener, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver...
...................................... 2-50, 2-54
Gas cap ...
......................................................................... 3-34
Gauge ...
.............................................................................. 2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
.................... 2-7
Fuel gauge ...
................................................................ 2-7
Odometer ...
.................................................................. 2-6
Speedometer ...
............................................................ 2-6
Tachometer ...
............................................................... 2-6
Trip computer ...
........................................................ 2-22
General maintenance ...
................................................... 8-3
Glove box ...
...................................................................... 2-42
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system) ...
............................. 4-77
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) ...
....................... 4-88
Hatch, Rear hatch ...
....................................................... 3-16
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
................................. 2-36
Head restraints ...
.............................................................. 1-5
Headlights Bulb replacement ...
................................................. 8-29
Headlight switch ...
................................................... 2-32
Xenon headlights ...
.................................................. 2-32
Heated seats ...
................................................................ 2-37
Heater Engine block heater ...
............................................. 5-32
Heater and air conditioner operation ...
.............. 4-24
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...
............... 2-50, 2-54
Hood release ...
................................................................ 3-16
Horn ...
................................................................................ 2-36
I
Ignition switch
(Push-button) ...
........................................................... 5-8
Manual transmission models ...
............................. 5-16
Immobilizer system ...
...................................................... 2-28
In-cabin microfilter ...
...................................................... 4-30
Indicator lights ...
.............................................................. 2-14
INFO button ...
.................................................................... 4-8
Inside mirror ...
.................................................................. 3-37
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ...
.......................... 9-24
Instrument brightness control ...
.................................. 2-35
Instrument panel ...
............................................................ 2-4
Instrument pocket ...
....................................................... 2-41
Intelligent Key ...
................................................................. 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ...
............ 2-19
Intelligent Key removal indicator ...
.............................. 2-18
Intelligent Key system ...
.................................................. 3-6
Battery replacement ...
............................................ 8-25
Intelligent Key system warning light ...
................ 2-11
Key operating range ...
............................................... 3-8
Key operation ...
........................................................... 3-9
Warning signals ...
.................................................... 3-11
Interior light control switch ...
....................................... 2-47
Interior light replacement ...
........................................... 8-29
Interior lights ...
................................................................. 2-47
Interior trunk lid release ...
............................................. 3-19
iPod
®player operation ...
............................................... 4-70
J
Jump starting ...
................................................................ 6-14
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) ...
................................................................ 3-13
Keys ...
.................................................................................. 3-2
For Intelligent Key system ...
..................................... 3-6
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels ...
........................................ 1-40
Air conditioner specification label ...
.................... 9-13
Emission control information label ...
................... 9-12
Engine serial number ...
........................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
........ 9-12
Tire and Loading information label ...
....... 8-32, 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ...
................. 9-11
License plate, Installing front license plate ...
.......... 9-14
Light Air bag warning light ...
........................................... 1-40
Bulb replacement ...
................................................. 8-27
Cargo area courtesy light ...
.................................. 2-49
Cargo light ...
............................................................. 2-49
Fog light switch ...
.................................................... 2-35
Headlight switch ...
................................................... 2-32
Headlights bulb replacement ...
............................ 8-29
Indicator lights ...
....................................................... 2-14
Interior light control switch ...
................................ 2-47
Interior lights ...
.......................................................... 2-47
Map lights ...
.............................................................. 2-47
Replacement ...
.......................................................... 8-27
Trunk light ...
............................................................... 2-49
Vanity mirror lights ...
............................................... 2-48
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ...
................................................. 2-10
Xenon headlights ...
.................................................. 2-32
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ...
..... 8-29
10-3

Loading information (See vehicle
loading information)...
.................................................... 9-18
Lock Automatic door locks ...
............................................. 3-5
Door locks ...
................................................................. 3-4
Power door lock ...
...................................................... 3-4
Rear hatch lock ...
..................................................... 3-16
Trunk lid ...
.................................................................. 3-18
Locking with mechanical key ...
...................................... 3-4
Low tire pressure warning light ...
............................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ...
...................... 5-3
M
Maintenance
Battery ...
..................................................................... 8-16
General maintenance ...
............................................. 8-3
Inside the vehicle ...
.................................................... 8-4
Maintenance indicators ...
....................................... 2-21
Maintenance precautions ...
...................................... 8-6
Maintenance requirements ...
.................................... 8-3
Outside the vehicle ...
................................................. 8-3
Seat belt maintenance ...
........................................ 1-14
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ...
.............................. 2-14
Manual front seat adjustment ...
..................................... 1-4
Map lights ...
..................................................................... 2-47
Master warning light ...
................................................... 2-13
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ...
................. 3-3
Meter Trip computer ...
........................................................ 2-22
Meters and gauges ...
....................................................... 2-5
Instrument brightness control ...
........................... 2-35
Mirror Inside mirror ...
........................................................... 3-37
Outside mirrors ...
..................................................... 3-38
Vanity mirror ...
........................................................... 3-39 Multi-function controller
...
............................................... 4-4
N
New vehicle break-in ...
.................................................. 5-23
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
..................... 2-28
NISSAN voice recognition system ...
...................... 4-101
No key warning ...
............................................................ 2-18
O
Odometer ...
........................................................................ 2-6
Off-road recovery ...
.......................................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...
........................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level ...
................................... 8-11
Engine oil ...
................................................................ 8-11
Engine oil viscosity ...
.................................................. 9-6
Oil filter replacement indicator ...
......................... 2-21
Opening the soft top ...
.................................................. 3-21
Operation, Operational indicators ...
........................... 2-18
Outside mirrors ...
............................................................ 3-38
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...
........................ 6-16
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...
......................................................... 9-25
P
Panic alarm ...
................................................................... 3-14
Parking Brake break-in ...
....................................................... 5-26
Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-21
Parking on hills ...
..................................................... 5-24
Performance dampers ...
................................................ 5-30 Phone
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
...................... 4-77
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
................ 4-88
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-76
Power Front seat adjustment ...
............................................ 1-2
Power door lock ...
...................................................... 3-4
Power outlet ...
.......................................................... 2-40
Power steering fluid ...
............................................. 8-13
Power steering system ...
....................................... 5-25
Power windows ...
.................................................... 2-44
Precautions ...
................................................................... 5-21
Audio operation ...
.................................................... 4-31
Braking precautions ...
............................................. 5-25
Child restraints ...
...................................................... 1-18
Cruise control operations ...
................................... 5-17
Maintenance ...
............................................................. 8-6
Seat belt usage ...
....................................................... 1-9
Supplemental restraint system ...
.......................... 1-28
When starting and driving ...
.................................... 5-2
Predictive course line settings ...
................................. 4-23
Push starting ...
................................................................ 6-16
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ...
................................................ 2-19
Push-button ignition switch ...
............................... 5-8, 5-9
R
Radio ...
.................................................................. 4-31, 4-54
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-76
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
............................................................ 4-45
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (models without
navigation system) ...
............................................... 4-49

Rapid air pressure loss...
................................................ 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ...
........................................................................ 9-24
Rear hatch ...
..................................................................... 3-16
Rear hatch opener ...
...................................................... 3-16
Rear hatch opener switch ...
......................................... 3-17
Rear parcel box ...
........................................................... 2-43
Rear window defroster switch ...
................................. 2-31
RearView monitor (models with
navigation system) ...
...................................................... 4-18
Recorders, Event data ...
............................................... 9-24
Registering your vehicle in another country ...
......... 9-11
Remote keyless entry system ...
................................... 3-13
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ...
......................................................................... 6-8
Reporting safety defects ...
........................................... 9-23
Rollover ...
............................................................................ 5-6
Roof, Soft top ...
.............................................................. 3-21
S
Safety, Child seat belts ...
............................................. 1-15
Satellite radio operation ...
................................ 4-50, 4-55
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ...
.............................. 1-4
Front power seat adjustment ...
............................... 1-2
Front seats ...
................................................................ 1-2
Seat belt(s) Child safety ...
............................................................ 1-15
Infants ...
...................................................................... 1-15
Injured persons ...
..................................................... 1-11
Larger children ...
...................................................... 1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage ...
........................... 1-9
Pregnant women ...
.................................................. 1-11
Seat belt cleaning ...
................................................... 7-7
Seat belt extenders ...
.............................................. 1-14
Seat belt maintenance ...
........................................ 1-14 Seat belt warning light and chime
...
................... 2-13
Seat belts ...
.................................................................. 1-9
Seat belts with pretensioners ...
........................... 1-39
Three-point type ...
................................................... 1-11
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats ...
..................................... 2-38
Heated seats ...
......................................................... 2-37
Seats ...
.......................................................................... 1-2
Secondary rear hatch release ...
.................................. 3-18
Secondary trunk lid release ...
...................................... 3-20
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start ...
................................................. 2-28
Security system, Vehicle security system ...
............. 2-27
Selector lever, Shift lock release ...
............................ 5-16
Servicing air conditioner ...
............................................ 4-30
SETTING button ...
.......................................................... 4-11
Shift lock release, Transmission ...
.............................. 5-16
Shift “P” warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ...
................................................ 2-19
Shifting Automatic transmission ...
....................................... 5-12
Manual transmission ...
............................................ 5-16
Soft top Care and cleaning ...
................................................... 7-3
If the top does not open or close ...
.................... 3-28
Opening using the Intelligent Key ...
.................... 3-26
Soft top indicator light ...
............................. 2-15, 3-24
Soft top operation ...
................................................ 3-21
Spare tire ...
......................................................................... 9-9
Spark plugs ...
.................................................................. 8-19
Speedometer ...
.................................................................. 2-6
Starting Before starting the engine ...
................................. 5-11
Jump starting ...
......................................................... 6-14
Precautions when starting and driving ...
.............. 5-2
Push starting ...
......................................................... 6-16
Starting the engine ...
.............................................. 5-11 STATUS button
...
.............................................................. 4-7
Status light, Front passenger air bag ...
.................... 1-35
Steering Power steering fluid ...
............................................. 8-13
Power steering system ...
....................................... 5-25
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...
................................................................. 4-74
Storage ...
.......................................................................... 2-41
Sun visors ...
..................................................................... 3-36
Supplemental air bag warning labels ...
..................... 1-40
Supplemental air bag warning light ...
............ 1-40, 2-13
Supplemental restraint system ...
................................. 1-28
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ...
..................................................... 1-28
Switch Autolight switch ...
.................................................... 2-33
Fog light switch ...
.................................................... 2-35
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
.......................... 2-36
Headlight switch ...
................................................... 2-32
Ignition switch ...
....................................................... 5-12
Ignition switch manual
transmission models ...
............................................ 5-16
Power door lock switch ...
......................................... 3-5
Rear window defroster switch ...
.......................... 2-31
Turn signal switch ...
................................................ 2-35
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...
..... 2-39
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) ...
.................... 5-17
T
Tachometer ...
..................................................................... 2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ...
........................................................ 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ...
................................................................... 2-28
Three-way catalyst ...
........................................................ 5-3
Tilt steering ...
................................................................... 3-36
10-5

pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi-
cator is illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace-
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
Additional informationGUID-F08D0811-1070-4649-89CE-0F3AF1BDE3F8.The TPMS does not monitor the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
. The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h) . Also, this system may not detect
a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a flat tire while driving) .
. The low tire pressure warning light does not
automatically turn off when the tire pressure
is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the
recommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h)
to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning also
appears on the vehicle information display
when the low tire pressure warning light is
illuminated and low tire pressure is detected.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning
turns off when the low tire pressure warning
light turns off.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning
appears each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the low
tire pressure warning light remains illumi-
nated.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning
does not appear if the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS
malfunction.
. Tire pressure rises and falls depending on
the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation
and the outside temperature. Low outside
temperature can lower the temperature of the air inside the tire which can cause a
lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause
the low tire pressure warning light to
illuminate. If the warning light illuminates in
low ambient temperature, check the tire
pressure for all four tires.
For additional information, see “Low tire pres-
sure warning light” (P.2-12) and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.6-2) .

moderate speed for a short distance first,
especially in cold weather. In cold weather,
keep the engine running for a minimum of 2 -
3 minutes before shutting it off. Starting and
stopping the engine over a short period of
time may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
When racing the engine up to 4,500 rpm or
more under no load condition, the engine
will enter the fuel cut mode.
5. To stop the engine, shift the selector lever to the P (Park) position (AT model) or move the
shift lever to the N (Neutral) position (MT
model) , and push the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.GUID-2DBB6E0D-787C-4E16-9533-54825F393E31AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONGUID-44A7F2F5-1444-41C4-9EF8-1D2267C233FC
7 speed automatic transmissionGUID-DE467D04-BB98-45D5-9DCB-A280A259805CThe automatic transmission in your vehicle is
electronically controlled by a transmission con-
trol module to produce maximum efficiency and
smooth operation.
Shown on the following pages are the recom-
mended operating procedures for this transmis-
sion. Follow these procedures for maximum
vehicle performance and driving enjoyment.
Starting the vehicleGUID-67677EEB-3223-4DF6-B000-5CFB88C5BE34After starting the engine, fully depress the foot
brake pedal and push the selector lever button
before shifting the selector lever to the R
(Reverse), N (Neutral) , D (Drive) or Manual shift
mode position. Be sure the vehicle is fully
stopped before attempting to shift the selector
lever.
This automatic transmission model is de-
signed so that the foot brake pedal must
be depressed before shifting from P (Park)
to any drive position while the ignition
switch position is ON.
The selector lever cannot be moved out of
the P (Park) position and into any of the
other gear positions if the ignition switch
is pushed to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.
1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and
push the selector lever button to shift into a
driving gear.
2. Release the parking brake and foot brake, then gradually start the vehicle in motion.

computer.
. When the vehicle is parked near a parking
meter.
In such cases, correct the operating conditions
before using the Intelligent Key function or use
the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies depending
on the operating conditions, the battery’s life is
approximately 2 years. If the battery is dis-
charged, replace it with a new one.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged, insert the Intelligent Key into the
Intelligent Key port to start the engine. Replace
the discharged battery with a new one as soon
as possible. For more details, see “Push-button
ignition switch” (P.5-8) .
Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receiv-
ing radio waves, if the key is left near equipment
which transmits strong radio waves, such as
signals from a TV and personal computer, the
battery life may become shorter.
For information regarding replacement of a
battery, see “Intelligent Key battery replacement”
(P.8-25) .
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered
and used with one vehicle. For information about
the purchase and use of additional Intelligent
Keys, contact a NISSAN dealer.