2016 NISSAN 370Z COUPE key battery

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 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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WARNING
The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and com-
munication systems. Do not operate the
Intelligent Key while on an airplane.
Make sure the buttons are not operated
unintentionally when the unit is stored
during a flight.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, fuel-filler
door, activate the panic alarm and open the
windows by pushing the buttons on the Intelli-
gent Key from outside the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
Intelligent Key is not left in the vehicle.
The LOCK/UNLOCK button on the Intelligent
Key can operate at a distance of approximately
33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The effective
distance depends upon the conditions around
the vehicle.)
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used with
one vehicle. For information concerning the
purchase and use of additional Intelligent Keys,
contact a NISSAN dealer. The lock and unlock buttons on the Intelligent
Key will not operate when:
.
the distance between the Intelligent Key and
the vehicle is over 33 ft (10 m) .
. the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.
After locking with the remote keyless entry
function, pull the door handle to make sure the
doors are securely locked.
The LOCK/UNLOCK operating range varies
depending on the environment. To securely
operate the lock and unlock buttons, approach
the vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m) from the door.
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1. LOCK button2. UNLOCK button3. PANIC button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
When you lock or unlock the doors and rear
hatch/trunk lid, the hazard indicator will flash and
the horn (or the outside chime) will sound as a
confirmation. For details, see “Setting hazard
indicator and horn mode” (P.3-14) .
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

3-20Pre-driving checks and adjustments
To connect the power to the trunk lid, push the
switch to the ON
*Bposition.
INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
trunk lid securely latched, when not in
use, and prevent children’s access to
Intelligent Keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism allows
opening of the trunk lid in the event that people
become locked inside the trunk.
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Releasing inside the trunk
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull the
release handle
*Auntil the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is
made of a material that glows in the dark after a
brief exposure to ambient light.
The handle
*Ais located inside the trunk
compartment as illustrated.
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SECONDARY TRUNK LID RELEASE
The secondary trunk lid release mechanism
allows opening the trunk lid in the event of
discharged battery or emergency.
1. Open the rear parcel box.
2. Remove the cap
*1with a suitable tool*2.
3. Insert the key into the key cylinder and turn it counterclockwise. The trunk lid will open.

TUNE (Tuning):
.For AM and FM radio
Turn the radio TUNE knob for manual tuning.
. For SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Turn the radio TUNE knob to seek channels
from all of the categories when any category
is not selected.
SEEK tuning/CATEGORY
(CAT):
. For AM and FM radio
Push the SEEK button
orto tune
from low to high or high to low frequencies
and to stop at the next broadcasting station.
. For SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Push the SEEK button
orto tune
to the first channel of the next or previous
category.
During satellite radio reception, the following
notices will be displayed under certain condi-
tions.
. NO SIGNAL (No signal is received while the
SAT tuner is connected.)
. OFF AIR (Broadcasting signed off)
. CHECK ANTENNA (Antenna connection
error)
. LOADING (When the initial setting is
performed) .
UPDATING (When the satellite radio sub-
scription is not active)
SCAN tuning:
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low
to high frequencies and stop at each broad-
casting station/channel for 5 seconds. Pushing
the button again during this 5 seconds period
will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain
tuned to that station/channel.
If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5
seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next
station/channel.
*1to*6Station memory operations:
12 stations/channels can be set for the FM band
(6 each for FM1 and FM2) , 18 for SiriusXM
Satellite Radio (6 each for XM1, XM2 and XM3)
and 6 stations can be set for the AM band.
1. Choose the radio band using the radio band select button.
2. Tune to the desired station/channel using the SEEK/TRACK, SCAN button or the
radio TUNE knob.
3. Push and hold the desired station preset button
*1to*6until the radio mutes.
4. The station indicator will then come on and the sound will resume. Memorizing is now
complete. 5. Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the radio memory will be erased. In that
case, reset the desired stations/channels.
List (AM and FM radio):
When the “List” key on the display is selected
while the FM or AM radio is being played, the
preset station list will be displayed.
If 1 of the 6 preset stations listed is touched and
held, the current station will be stored as the
new preset.
Menu (SiriusXM Satellite Radio):
When the “Menu” key on the display is selected
while the SiriusXM Satellite Radio is being
played, the menu list will be displayed.
The following items are available.
. Preset List
Displays the preset channel list. If 1 of the 6
preset stations listed is touched and held,
the current station will be stored as the new
preset.
. Customize Channel List
Selects specific channels to skip while using
the TUNE, SEEK/CATEGORY or Menu-
Categories feature.
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(CD with compressed audio files)
CD EJECT:
When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the
CD loaded, the CD will be ejected.
When this button is pushed while the CD is
being played, the CD will be ejected.
If the CD comes out and is not removed, it
will be pulled back into the slot to protect
it.
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) PLAYER
OPERATION (models with navigation
system)
Precautions
Start the engine when using the DVD entertain-
ment system.
Movies will not be shown on the front display
while the vehicle is in any drive position to
reduce driver distraction. Audio is available
when a movie is played. To view movies in the
front display, stop the vehicle in a safe location,
move the shift lever to the P (Park) position and
apply the parking brake.
WARNING
. The driver must not attempt to
operate the DVD system or wear
the headphones while the vehicle is
in motion so that full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
. Do not attempt to modify the system
to display a movie on the front
screen while the vehicle is being
driven. Doing so may distract the
driver and may cause a collision and
serious personal injury or death.
CAUTION
.Only operate the DVD while the
vehicle engine is running. Operating
the DVD for extended periods of
time with the engine OFF can dis-
charge the vehicle battery.
. Do not allow the system to get wet.
Excessive moisture such as spilled
liquids may cause the system to
malfunction.
. While playing VIDEO-CD media, this
DVD player does not guarantee
complete functionality of all VI-
DEO-CD formats.
Display settings
To adjust the front display mode, push the
SETTING button while the DVD is being played,
select the “Others” key and then select the
“Display” key.
To adjust the display ON/OFF, brightness, tint,
color and contrast, select the “Display Adjust-
ment” key and then select each key.
Then you can adjust each item using the multi-
function controller. After changes have been
made push the BACK button to save the setting.
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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 ......................................... 5-5
Off-road recovery ................................................................ 5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ...................................................... 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................................. 5-7
Push-button ignition switch .................................................... 5-7 Operating range for engine start function .................... 5-8
Push-button ignition switch operation ........................... 5-8
Push-button ignition switch positions ............................ 5-9
Emergency engine shut off ............................................... 5-9
Intelligent Key battery discharge .................................. 5-10
Before starting the engine ................................................... 5-10
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 .................................................. 5-26
Brake assist ........................................................................\
.... 5-27 Brake assist ..................................................................... 5-27
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................... 5-27
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ......................... 5-28
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
Active noise control/Active sound control
(if so equipped) ..................................................................... 5-34 Active noise control ....................................................... 5-34
Active sound control ..................................................... 5-34

5-8Starting and driving
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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.
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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.
EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF
To shut off the engine in an emergency situation
while driving perform the following procedure:
. Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch
3 consecutive times in less than 1.5
seconds, or
. Push and hold the push-button ignition
switch for more than 2 seconds.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle with the push-
button ignition switch in ACC or ON
positions when the engine is not run-
ning for an extended period. This can
discharge the battery.
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