2013 NISSAN 370Z COUPE Owners Manual

Black plate (143,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
.Do not place anything in the top
storage area. The top will not fit
there properly, and this could da-
mage the top and/or the vehicle
body.
. Do not sit or place excessive weight
on the top and the storage lid,
especially when the top is being
operated. The top may be damaged.
. Do not drive the vehicle with the top
partially opened. Always make sure
the top is either fully opened or
closed before driving.
. Secure items so that they cannot be
blown from the vehicle while driving
with the top open.
. Do not operate the top manually
except for emergency cases. Manual
operation may damage the top.
. Be sure to fully open or fully close
the top. Do not release the switch
half way through the roof opening
or closing process. If the top is only
partially opened, significant da-
mage to the top could occur.
Make sure the trunk lid is securely closed before
operating the top.
SPA2706
WHEN OPERATING THE TOPGUID-02842AC6-1E8A-43B9-A7AC-FAD4467B6EF2
WARNING
Keep hands and other parts of the body
away from moving parts such as the
top, storage lid, side flap
*Aand power
windows.
CAUTION
Keep all parts of the top linkage clear of
obstructions, or the top latch may not be securely locked.
NOTE:
. In case of low battery or low tempera-
ture, the top may temporarily stop
moving during the operation. This func-
tions to protect the top control me-
chanism, and it is not a malfunction.
. If the top is opened and closed repeat-
edly in a short period of time or the top
operation is stopped while opening or
closing, the top operation may be
automatically stopped to protect the
system. Wait for approximately 5 min-
utes before operating the top again.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-23

Black plate (144,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
3-24Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA1691
Soft top indicator lightGUID-367FC4F8-2E2F-4B9D-BECD-93FE00BF1F29The soft top indicator light in the instrument
panel shows the conditions of top operation.
The light illuminates when the soft top is being
operated or if it is stopped before reaching the
fully opened or closed position. 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.
When the soft top is operating, and any of the
following conditions occur, the top will stop
operating.
.
When the selector lever or shift lever is in
the R (Reverse) position.
. When the vehicle moves at a speed of 3
MPH (5 km/h) or more.
. When the battery voltage is extremely low.
. When the temperature of the soft top
system becomes extremely high.
Release the soft top operating switch, and push
the switch again to move the top to the fully
opened or closed position. The soft top indicator
light will turn off when the top operation is
completely finished.
If the soft top indicator light illuminates with the
ignition switch ON (whether the top is operated
or not, and when the top is engaged) , it may
indicate the top operating system is not
functioning properly. Have your vehicle checked
by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
Automatic window loweringGUID-8DB8548E-4129-46C9-B5AF-FFE3DDB2C7FFWhen the soft top operating switch is pressed,
the power windows will automatically be low-
ered completely. The windows do not rise
automatically after the top operation is com-
pleted. Use the power window switches to raise
them.

Black plate (145,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
SPA2632
OPENING THE TOPGUID-1C59571C-3825-4EC2-BF42-3CDAC4CB6A7F1. 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 illuminatewhile the top is in motion. (In about 20
seconds, the opening movement will
finish and the indicator light turns off.)
.Windows will automatically be fullyopened.
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.
SPA2633
CLOSING THE TOPGUID-0AE1D4AC-8926-48E1-ADCB-4483252E76E01. Start the engine.
2. Push CLOSE on the soft top operating
switch and hold it until the top is fully closed.
.The soft top indicator light will illuminatewhile the top is in motion. (In about 20
seconds, the closing movement will
finish.)
.Windows will automatically be fullyopened.
3. Release the switch when the top is fully closed. (The indicator light will turn off.)
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-25

Black plate (146,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
3-26Pre-driving checks and adjustments
OPENING THE TOP USING THE IN-
TELLIGENT KEY
GUID-880A6BA9-725F-456B-9105-BC488C56FB9DThe soft top can be opened using the request
switch.
SPA2570
Opening the soft topGUID-2CB1CBDB-8504-47F3-A699-077832303D34Push 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)
*Aand hold it until the soft top is
fully open.

Black plate (147,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEGUID-CBEEA863-1D90-45FB-AB69-31A51E54346BIf 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.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-27

Black plate (148,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
3-28Pre-driving checks and adjustments
IF THE TOP DOES NOT OPEN OR
CLOSE ELECTRICALLY
GUID-8954EC77-66EC-4E6F-9FF3-B2655F17E560If 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.SPA2715
1.Open the trunk lid. In the event of a
discharged battery, the secondary trunk
release mechanism should be operated.
(See “Secondary trunk lid release” (P.3-
20).)
2. Open the top storage lid a. Remove the board
*2inside of the trunk
by removing the clips
*1.
b. Pull the lock release cables (right and left)
*3as illustrated, then close the
trunk lid.
NOTE:
Use a cloth or other tool to protect your
hands when pulling on the lock release

Black plate (149,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
cables*3.
SPA2686
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.
SPA2703
3. Close the soft top.
a. Pull up the top simultaneously from theright and left side of the vehicle while
holding the storage lid.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-29

Black plate (150,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
3-30Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2704
b. When the rear top*Ais 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
*Aas illustrated.
CAUTION
Make sure to hold the rear top*Ato
avoid the front and rear parts separat-
ing. Otherwise the top may be da-
maged.
SPA2705
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.