2014 NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER transmission

doors will be locked automatically after another
1 minute.
Opening rear hatch/trunk lid
To 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:
To 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 SYSTEM
When 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 shift lever is in the P (Park) position
(Automatic Transmission models) .
WARNING SIGNALS
To 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.2-18) .
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3-12Pre-driving checks and adjustments
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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 shift lever is not in the P (Park)
position.
Shift the shift 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 shift lever is not in the P
(Park) position.Move the shift 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 shift lever to the
P (Park) position (Automatic
Transmission models) The inside warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ON position.
The ignition switch is in the OFF position.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If 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 shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position. Shift the shift lever to the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position (automatic transmission models only), or shift
the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position (manual
transmission models only) , 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,
place the ignition switch in 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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4-20Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
5. When the vehicle is parked in the spacecompletely, move the shift lever to the P
(Park) position (Automatic Transmission
models) or in an appropriate gear (Manual
Transmission models) and apply the parking
brake.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTIVE
AND ACTUAL DISTANCES
The distance guide line and the vehicle width
guide line should be used as a reference only
when the vehicle is on a level, paved surface.
The distance viewed on the monitor is for
reference only and may be different from the
actual distance between the vehicle and dis-
played objects.
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Backing up on a steep uphill
When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the
distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide
lines are shown closer than the actual distance.
For example, the display shows 3 ft (1 m) to the
place
*A, but the actual 3 ft (1 m) distance on
the hill is the place
*B. Note that any object on the hill is further than it appears on the monitor.

4-96Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Training procedure
1. 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-
90).
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 placed in the OFF or
LOCK position.
Training phrases
During the SA mode, the system instructs you to
say the following phrases.
(The system will prompt you for each phrase.)
.phonebook transfer entry
. dial 30429
. delete call back number
. Incoming
. Transfer entry
. 8 pause 9 3 2 pause 7
. delete all entries
. call 7 2409
. phonebook delete entry
. next entry
. dial star 2170
. yes .
no
. select
. Missed
. dial 85692
. Bluetooth on
. Outgoing
. call 3 1902
. 9 7 pause pause 3 0 8
. cancel
. call back number
. call star 2095
. delete phone
. dial 83051
. Record Name
. 4 3 pause 2 9 pause 0
. delete redial number
. phonebook list names
. call 8 0541
. correction
. setup main menu
. dial 74018
. memo pad delete
. delete
. dial 97266
. call 7 6301

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ................................ 5-2Exhaust 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 ........................................................................\
.. 5-20
Cruise control ........................................................................\
. 5-21 Precautions on cruise control ....................................... 5-21
Cruise control operations ............................................... 5-22 Break-in schedule ................................................................. 5-23
Fuel efficient driving tips ..................................................... 5-23
Increasing fuel economy ...................................................... 5-24
Parking/parking on hills ........................................................ 5-25
Power steering ....................................................................... 5-26
Brake system ........................................................................\
.. 5-26
Braking precautions ...................................................... 5-26
Parking brake break-in .................................................. 5-27
Brake assist ........................................................................\
.... 5-27 Brake assist ..................................................................... 5-27
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................... 5-27
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ......................... 5-29
Performance dampers (NISMO models) ........................ 5-31
Cold weather driving ............................................................ 5-32 Freeing a frozen door lock ........................................... 5-32
Antifreeze ........................................................................\
. 5-32
Battery ........................................................................\
....... 5-32
Draining of coolant water ............................................. 5-32
Tire equipment ................................................................ 5-32
Special winter equipment ............................................ 5-32
Driving on snow or ice ................................................. 5-32
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ....................... 5-33

5-8Starting and driving
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 shift lever to the P
(Park) position (for automatic transmission
model) or the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position (for manual transmission model) .
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OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE
START FUNCTION
The 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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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
OPERATION
When 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.2-18) .)
Automatic transmission models
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch position cannot be switched to LOCK
until the shift 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 shift 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 shift 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
LOCK (Normal parking position)
The 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)
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio, when the engine is not
running.
ON (Normal operating position)
This position turns on the ignition system and
electrical accessories.
OFF
The 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 shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position.
Starting and driving5-9