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.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.
When the soft top is operating, if any of the
above conditions are discontinued or any of the
following conditions are met, 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 operating switch, and push it again
under the above conditions until the top is fully
opened or closed. 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, it may indicate the electric
soft top control unit is not functioning properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer
as soon as possible.
For more details about the electric soft top
operation, see “Soft top (Roadster models)”
(P.3-21) .
SynchroRev Match mode (S-
MODE) indicator (if so equipped)
GUID-2927619B-A346-486C-9292-AB2E7BF55DB4This indicator will illuminate when the
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) is acti-
vated. (See “SynchroRev Match mode (S-
MODE) (if so equipped for Manual Transmission
models)” (P.5-17) .)
Transmission position indicator (if
so equipped)
GUID-FE9057C6-C578-4D43-9C37-74A0F49967B0When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the indicator shows the transmission
position.
For AT models:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407In the manual shift mode, when the transmission
does not shift to the selected gear due to the
transmission protection mode, the AT position
indicator light will blink and a buzzer will sound.
(See “Driving the vehicle” (P.5-12) .)
Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsGUID-9C6EB1FE-EFF7-4C93-9787-C431A6626D02The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
GUID-1AC3BC5D-06E7-428D-99F3-6CF4B0507DE9The light comes on when the vehicle dynamic
control off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the vehicle dynamic control
system and traction control system are not
operating.
AUDIBLE REMINDERSGUID-2BDE1C56-810D-4853-B8E8-5ED0D0EB85F8
Key reminder chimeGUID-78D397CE-17E1-41D9-809E-162AB8D3FE85A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or
LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left in the
Intelligent Key port. Make sure the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position, and take
the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Light reminder chimeGUID-04273DE2-5AA1-4549-A3D1-8AE3CBAF201EA chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
or
position and the ignition switch in the ACC, OFF
or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.

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on the Tire and Loading Information label. (See
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-
3) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” (P.6-2) .
7. “TIMER” indicatorGUID-18E114C8-C2B4-404A-8A4E-84A7A42051BCThis indicator appears when the set “TIMER”
indicator activates. You can set the time for up to
6 hours. (See “Trip computer” (P.2-22) .)
8. Low outside temperature warningGUID-90E6D863-3B05-425C-9927-080F44CBDB15This warning appears if the outside temperature
is below 378F (38C) . The warning can be set not
to be displayed. (See “Trip computer” (P.2-22) .)
9. SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE)
warning
GUID-C447488B-81AA-430F-A921-D8024D24AA7AThis warning appears if a system malfunction
occurs. When the warning appears, the S-
MODE function will not operate, but the manual
transmission will operate normally and driving
can be continued. Have the system checked by
a NISSAN dealer.
SIC4237
MAINTENANCE INDICATORSGUID-826D2792-78BB-4DB1-9F80-E2CC7FAC9686
1. Engine oil replacement indicatorGUID-82878847-AFB9-4DB0-9035-D418FB66756DThis indicator appears when the set time comes
for changing the engine oil. You can set or reset
the distance for changing the engine oil. (See
“Trip computer” (P.2-22) .)
2. Oil filter replacement indicatorGUID-63D34095-F93B-4620-A0A5-C319653463CBThis indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing the oil filter. You can set or reset
the distance for replacing the oil filter. (See “Trip
computer” (P.2-22).)
3. Tire replacement indicatorGUID-E1E9DA72-EE66-4904-893A-4A123B2B1CAAThis indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing tires. You can set or reset the
distance for replacing tires. (See “Trip compu-
ter” (P.2-22) .)
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, in-
cluding tire pressure checks. See
“Changing wheels and tires” (P.8-38)
in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
(P.8-1)section. Many factors including
tire inflation, alignment, driving habits
and road conditions affect tire wear and
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when tires should be replaced. Setting
the tire replacement indicator for a
certain driving distance does not mean
your tires will last that long. Use the tire
replacement indicator as a guide only
and always perform regular tire checks.
Failure to perform regular tire checks,
including tire pressure checks could
result in tire failure. Serious vehicle
damage could occur and may lead to a
collision, which could result in serious
personal injury or death.
4. “OTHER” indicatorGUID-5336AF1B-0FD8-4F35-9418-6059DEFCD648This indicator appears when the set time comes
for replacing items other than the engine oil, oil
filter and tires. You can set or reset the distance
for replacing the items. (See “Trip computer”
(P.2-22) .)
Models with navigation system:
More maintenance reminders are also available
on the center display. (See “How to use INFO
button” (P.4-8).)
SIC3978
TRIP COMPUTERGUID-5FADE743-F606-4123-885B-ACB05BA36CF5Switches 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

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SIC4037
Outside air temperature (8F or8C)GUID-7AE07451-D2E8-4CCE-AD7B-D9456154619AThe outside air temperature is displayed in 8F or
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 (38C) , 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.
SIC3992
SettingGUID-A4129AA4-89AF-4BDF-955B-EDD660E320ACSetting cannot be made while driving. A
message “Setting can only be operated
when stopped” is also displayed on the
vehicle information display.
The
switch*Aandswitch*Bare
used in the setting mode to select and decide a
menu.
SKIP:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push theswitch*Ato move to the warning
check mode.
Push the
switch*Bto select other menus. ALERT:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Alert menu can be set to notify the following
items.
.
UPSHIFT
Select this submenu to set the engine speed
(RPM) of the upshift indicator. See “Upshift
indicator” (P.5-19) (MT models) or “Manual
shift mode” (P.5-14) (AT models) .
. TIMER
Select this submenu to specify when the
“TIMER” indicator activates.
. ICY
Select this submenu to display the low
outside temperature warning.
To return to the top page of the setting mode,
select “BACK”.
CLOCK:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Clock adjustment can be set on this menu.
. SETTING
Adjust the time (hour and minute) of the
clock on the triple meter.
. RESET
Select this submenu to set the time quickly
to the previous or next hour.
MAINTENANCE:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The maintenance intervals of the following items
can be set or reset for the reminders.
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.OIL
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for changing the engine oil.
. FILTER
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing the oil filter.
. TIRE
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing tires.
. OTHER
Select this submenu and set or reset the
distance for replacing items other than the
engine oil, oil filter and tires.
To return to the top page of the setting mode,
select “BACK”.
OPTIONS:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The 3 option menus can be set to your
preference.
. LANGUAGE
Select this submenu to choose English or
French for display.
. UNIT
Select this submenu to choose the unit from
US or METRIC.
. EFFECTS
Select this menu to set the dial effects
described below to on or off. — The indicator needles sweep in the
meters when the engine is started.
To return to the top page of the setting mode,
select “BACK”.
SIC3993
Warning checkGUID-72709829-29A0-457E-800D-B3536841F1C4To 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/trunk open warning
. Loose fuel cap warning
. Check tire pressure warning
SKIP:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push theswitch*Ato move to the warning
check mode.

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SIC2045
How to arm the vehicle security systemGUID-9247645A-1300-4C33-B34C-ED66A5E9E8E21. Close all windows.The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.
2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
4. Close all doors, hood and rear hatch/trunk. Lock all doors and trunk (Roadster models) .
The doors can be locked with the Intelligent
Key, door handle request switch, power
door lock switch or mechanical key.
5. Confirm that the security indicator light
comes on. The security indicator light stays
on for about 30 seconds. The vehicle security system is now pre-armed. After
about 30 seconds the vehicle security
system automatically shifts into the armed
phase. The security light begins to flash
once every approximately 3 seconds. If,
during this 30-second pre-arm time period,
the door is unlocked, or the ignition switch is
pushed to ACC or ON, the system will not
arm.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors, hood and rear hatch locked
with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position. When pushing the ignition switch
to the ACC or ON position, the system will
be released.Vehicle security system activationGUID-AD558359-78D6-4E25-91F4-A98C192340AFThe vehicle security system will give the follow-
ing alarm:
. The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
. The alarm automatically turns off after
approximately 1 minute. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again.
The alarm is activated by:
. Unlocking the door or opening the rear
hatch without using the button on the Intelligent Key, the door handle request
switch or the mechanical key. (Even if the
door is opened by releasing the door inside
lock knob, the alarm will activate.)
. Opening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarmGUID-133FDAA4-EBA9-4769-B8EA-DF975D1E3DDDThe alarm will stop by unlocking a door by
pushing the unlock button on the Intelligent Key,
the door handle request switch or using the
mechanical key. The alarm will not stop if the
ignition switch is pushed to the ACC or ON
position.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYS-
TEM
GUID-2D5A9EF8-7A52-4FF4-ABCE-62012B07B335The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered Intelligent Key. Never leave these
keys in the vehicle.
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must

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GUID-A40EA62A-A0E6-4B1C-9878-C0B3220EE84A
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat tempera-
tures or have an inability to feel pain in
those body parts in contact with the
seat. Use of the seat heater by such
people could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
.The battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the
engine is not running.
. Do not use the seat heater for
extended periods or when no one
is using the seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a
blanket, cushion, seat cover, etc.
Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in damage to the heater.
. Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately
with a dry cloth.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar
materials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
SIC2770
The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches located on the center console can
be operated independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select the desired heat range.
.For high heat, push the HI side of the
switch
*1..For low heat, push the LO side of theswitch
*2..The indicator light*3will illuminate
when the heater is on.
3. To turn off the heater, return the switch to the level position. Make sure that the
indicator light turns off.
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HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)

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The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
off the switch.
GUID-804EE4FC-9C41-40A8-A6C7-82A3EEAD2E6D
SIC2771
The climate controlled seat warms up or cools
down the front seats by blowing warm or cool air
from the surface of the seat. The switches
located on the center console can be operated
independently of each other.
The surface temperature of the climate con-
trolled seats is automatically controlled at an
optimum temperature. However, adjust the
temperature using the control knob if the seats
are too hot or cold.
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
*Ato the heat side
*1or to the cool side*2. The indicator
light
*Bon the control knob will illuminate. 3. Adjust the desired amount of the air using
the control knob
*A.
4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or cooled, and/or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn the control knob to the OFF
position (center) . The indicator light
*Bon
the control knob goes off at the OFF
position.
To check the air filter for the climate
controlled seat, contact a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the climate controlled seat if you or the
occupants cannot monitor seat tem-
peratures or have an inability to feel
pain in those body parts in contact with
the seat. Use of the climate controlled
seats by such people could result in
serious injury.
. Do not place objects in front of the
intake inlets located behind and
under the front seat. Doing so could
cause improper operation or inter-
ruption of the operation.
. The battery could run down if the
climate controlled seat is operated
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (if
so equipped)