2013 NISSAN 370Z COUPE transmission

Black plate (131,1)
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doors will be locked automatically after another
1 minute.
Opening rear hatch/trunk lidGUID-DD1389EA-F161-4A66-96EF-1ABE815F1D4DTo open only the rear hatch/trunk lid, perform the
following procedure.
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the rear hatch/trunk lid opener switch
*C.
3. The rear hatch/trunk lid will open.
Lockout protection:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the trunk, lockout protec-
tion is equipped with the Intelligent Key system.
When the trunk lid is closed with the Intelligent
Key inside the trunk, the outside buzzer will
sound and all doors and the rear hatch/trunk lid
will unlock.
BATTERY SAVER SYSTEMGUID-CC26EF10-9B6E-4BF2-B213-956554CC0AD4When all the following conditions are met for a
period of time, the battery saver system will cut
off the power supply to prevent battery dis-
charge.
. The ignition switch is in the ACC position,
and
. All doors are closed, and .
The selector lever is in the P (Park) position
(Automatic Transmission models) .
WARNING SIGNALSGUID-BFE8098C-1B85-4FA6-89E9-FA8F78ECD996To help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of the
Intelligent Key listed on the following chart or
to help prevent the vehicle from being stolen,
chime or beep sounds inside and outside the
vehicle and a warning displays in the vehicle
information display.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warning
displays, be sure to check the vehicle and
Intelligent Key.
See “Troubleshooting guide” (P.3-12) and
“Vehicle information display” (P.2-17) .
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-11

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3-12Pre-driving checks and adjustments
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEGUID-9C429A4C-EFBF-40ED-8F11-BD7DE804332C
SymptomPossible causeAction to take
When pushing the ignition switch
to stop the engine The SHIFT P warning appears on the display
and the inside warning chime sounds con-
tinuously (Automatic Transmission models) .
The selector lever is not in the P (Park)
position.
Shift the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
When opening the driver’s door
to get out of the vehicle The inside warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC
position.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
The Intelligent Key is in the Intelligent
Key port. Remove the Intelligent Key from the Intelli-
gent Key port.
When closing the door after get-
ting out of the vehicle The NO KEY warning appears on the display,
the outside chime sounds 3 times and the
inside warning chime sounds for approximately
a few seconds.
The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
The SHIFT P warning appears on the display
and the outside chime sounds continuously
(Automatic Transmission models) . The ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF
position and the selector lever is not in
the P (Park) position.Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position and push the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
When closing the door with the
inside lock knob turned to LOCK The outside chime sounds for a few seconds
and all the doors unlock. The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
and cargo/trunk room area.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the door handle
request switch to lock the door The outside chime sounds for a few seconds. The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
and cargo/trunk room area.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
A door is not closed securely. Close the door securely.
When closing the trunk lid
(Roadster models) The outside chime sounds for a few seconds
and all doors unlock. The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When shifting the selector lever
to the P (Park) position The inside warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ON position.
The ignition switch is in the OFF position.

Black plate (147,1)
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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.
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Black plate (258,1)
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4-98Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Training procedureGUID-CC68F582-AF8B-439B-9AAB-18C342AFE7531. Position the vehicle in a reasonably quietoutdoor location.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat with the engine
running, the parking brake on, and the
transmission in Park.
3. Press and hold the
button for more than
5 seconds.
4. The system announces: “Press the PHONE SEND (
) button for the hands-free
phone system to enter the speaker adapta-
tion mode or press the PHONE END (
)
button to select a different language.”
5. Press the
button.
For information on selecting a different
language, see “Choosing a language” (P.4-
92).
6. If the connected phone is already in use, the system will prompt you to overwrite. Follow
the instructions provided by the system.
7. When preparation is complete and you are ready to begin, press the
button.
8. The SA mode will be explained. Follow the instructions provided by the system.
9. When training is finished, the system will tell you an adequate number of phrases have
been recorded. 10.
The system will announce that speaker
adaptation has been completed and the
system is ready.
The SA mode will stop if:
. The
button is pressed for more than 5
seconds in SA mode.
. The vehicle is driven during SA mode.
. The ignition switch is turned to the OFF or
LOCK position.
Training phrasesGUID-3011B099-B249-46F1-BC2D-2E2900FDB37EDuring the SA mode, the system instructs you to
say the following phrases.
(The system will prompt you for each phrase.)
.phonebook transfer entry
. dial 3 0 4 2 9
. delete call back number
. Incoming
. Transfer entry
. 8 pause 9 3 2 pause 7
. delete all entries
. call 7 2 4 0 9
. phonebook delete entry
. next entry
. dial star 2 1 7 0
. yes .
no
. select
. Missed
. dial 8 5 6 9 2
. Bluetooth on
. Outgoing
. call 3 1 9 0 2
. 9 7 pause pause 3 0 8
. cancel
. call back number
. call star 2 0 9 5
. delete phone
. dial 8 3 0 5 1
. Record Name
. 4 3 pause 2 9 pause 0
. delete redial number
. phonebook list names
. call 8 0 5 4 1
. correction
. setup main menu
. dial 7 4 0 1 8
. memo pad delete
. delete
. dial 9 7 2 6 6
. call 7 6 3 0 1

Black plate (287,1)
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving...
................................ 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...
...................................... 5-2
Three-way catalyst ...
.............................................................. 5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...
.................... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
......................................... 5-6
Off-road recovery ...
................................................................ 5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ...
...................................................... 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...
................................. 5-7
Push-button ignition switch ...
.................................................... 5-8
Operating range for engine start function ...
.................... 5-8
Push-button ignition switch operation ...
........................... 5-9
Push-button ignition switch positions ...
............................ 5-9
Emergency engine shut off ...
............................................ 5-10
Intelligent Key battery discharge ...
.................................. 5-10
Before starting the engine ...
................................................... 5-11
Starting the engine ...
................................................................ 5-11
Driving the vehicle ...
................................................................. 5-12
Automatic transmission ...
................................................... 5-12
Manual Transmission ...
....................................................... 5-16
Parking brake ...
........................................................................\
.. 5-21
Cruise control ...
........................................................................\
. 5-21
Precautions on cruise control ...
....................................... 5-21
Cruise control operations ...
............................................... 5-22 Break-in schedule
...
................................................................. 5-23
Increasing fuel economy ...
...................................................... 5-23
Parking/parking on hills ...
........................................................ 5-24
Power steering ...
....................................................................... 5-25
Brake system ...
........................................................................\
.. 5-25
Braking precautions ...
...................................................... 5-25
Parking brake break-in ...
.................................................. 5-26
Brake assist ...
........................................................................\
.... 5-26
Brake assist ...
..................................................................... 5-26
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
............................... 5-26
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ...
......................... 5-28
Performance dampers (NISMO models) ...
........................ 5-30
Cold weather driving ...
............................................................ 5-31
Freeing a frozen door lock ...
........................................... 5-31
Antifreeze ...
........................................................................\
. 5-31
Battery ...
........................................................................\
....... 5-31
Draining of coolant water ...
............................................. 5-31
Tire equipment ...
................................................................ 5-31
Special winter equipment ...
............................................ 5-31
Driving on snow or ice ...
................................................. 5-31
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ...
....................... 5-32

Black plate (294,1)
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5-8Starting and driving
GUID-48C15251-DE29-4EB1-B510-12D60FD674E2
WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except
in an emergency. (The engine will stop
when the ignition switch is pushed 3
consecutive times or the ignition switch
is pushed and held for more than 2
seconds.) If the engine stops while the
vehicle is being driven, this could lead
to a crash and serious injury.
Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the selector lever to
the P (Park) position (for automatic transmission
model) or the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position (for manual transmission model) .
SSD0825
OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE
START FUNCTION
GUID-E3761290-3562-47BA-97AC-7FE5E35CBB7CThe Intelligent Key can only be used for starting
the engine when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range
*1.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent Key
system’s operating range becomes narrower
and may not function properly.
If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even someone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push
the ignition switch to start the engine. .
The cargo/trunk room area is not included in
the operating range but the Intelligent Key
may function.
. If the Intelligent Key is placed on the
instrument panel, rear parcel shelf, inside
the glove box or door pocket, the Intelligent
Key may not function.
. If the Intelligent Key is placed near the door
or window outside the vehicle, the Intelligent
Key may function.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

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SSD1021
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
OPERATION
GUID-5F67CB58-E065-41CA-BEE4-A8AE7E9545D9When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal (automatic transmis-
sion model) or the clutch pedal (manual
transmission model) , the ignition switch position
will change as follows:
.Push center once to change to ACC.
. Push center two times to change to ON.
. Push center three times to change to OFF.
(No position illuminates.)
. Push center four times to return to ACC.
. Open or close any door to return to LOCK
during the OFF position. If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,
the push-button ignition switch cannot be
turned from the LOCK position.
Some indicators and warnings for operation are
displayed on the vehicle information display.
(See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-17) .)
Automatic transmission modelsGUID-B66511BA-20F1-451F-A4FA-101F7D291B93The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch position cannot be switched to LOCK
until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.
When the ignition switch cannot be pushed
toward the LOCK position, proceed as follows:
1. Move the selector lever into the P (Park)
position.
2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position. The ignition switch position indicator will not
illuminate.
3. Open the door. The ignition switch will
change to the LOCK position.
The selector lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position if the ignition switch is in
the ON position and the brake pedal is
depressed.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS
GUID-59E9D03A-E3C3-41D0-BCBB-158FDB773181
LOCK (Normal parking position)GUID-F2E16371-A6D0-44CD-B38E-7EB43D77F306The ignition switch can only be locked in this
position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is
pushed to the ACC position while carrying the
Intelligent Key or with the Intelligent Key inserted
in the port.
ACC (Accessories)GUID-EDC0C4EF-7605-4C37-BEBE-922ECE857A5FThis position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio, when the engine is not
running.
ON (Normal operating position)GUID-0A2D7659-1B41-44FE-983C-60F44538A8ADThis position turns on the ignition system and
electrical accessories.
OFFGUID-746AF186-1EB4-4C4D-A046-42D2290C13B7The engine can be turned off in this position.
Automatic transmission models: The ignition
lock is designed so that the ignition switch
cannot be switched to the LOCK position until
the selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.
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GUID-C6B42399-76C7-4110-95FB-5AA51B59B2C1.Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head restraints.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position. (See “Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders” (P.2-9) .)GUID-24615BF4-CF94-4B41-80B7-9F4B04D434581. Apply the parking brake.
2.Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate unless
the selector lever is in either of the above
positions.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position. Depress the clutch pedal fully to
the floor.
The starter is designed not to operate unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
The Intelligent Key must be carried
when operating the ignition switch.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal (AT model) or the
clutch pedal (MT model) and push the
ignition switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push and
release the ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal with the ignition switch in
any position.
.If the engine is very hard to start inextremely cold weather or when restart-
ing, depress the accelerator pedal a little
(approximately 1/3 to the floor) and while
holding, crank the engine. Release the accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
.If the engine is very hard to start because
it is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Push the ignition switch to the ON
position to start cranking the engine.
After 5 or 6 seconds, stop cranking by
pushing the ignition switch to OFF. After
cranking the engine, release the accel-
erator pedal. Crank the engine with your
foot off the accelerator pedal by
depressing the brake pedal and pushing
the push-button ignition switch to start
the engine. If the engine starts, but fails
to run, repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, push the ignition switch
to OFF and wait 10 seconds before
cranking again, otherwise the starter
could be damaged.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
Starting and driving5-11
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE