2018 NISSAN 370Z Owner´s Manual

JVP0317X
NISMO models
CAUTION
Do not use the rear spoilerto open
or close the rear hatch. Doing so may
damage the rear spoiler. Always hold area
to open or close the
rear hatch.
JVP0499X
REAR HATCH RELEASE SWITCH
The rear hatch release switch is located
on the center console.
Pull the rear hatch release switch to
release the rear hatch.
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SPA2580
SECONDARY REAR HATCH RELEASE
The secondary rear hatch release me-
chanism allows opening the rear hatch in
the event of discharged battery or emer-
gency.
The release handle is located under the
cargo room carpet. To open the rear
hatch from the passenger compartment,
perform the following procedure.
1. Remove the cargo room carpet.
2. Find the rear hatch release handle
as shown in the illustration.
3. Free the release handle that is fixed with velcro. 4. Firmly pull the release handle until the
rear hatch releases.
WARNING
.Do not drive with the trunk lid
open. This could allow dangerous
exhaust gases to be drawn into
the vehicle. See “Exhaust gas
(carbon monoxide)” (P.5-2) of this
manual.
. 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
closed, when not in use, and
prevent children’s access to In-
telligent Keys.
TRUNK LID (Roadster models)

SPA2692
TRUNK LID OPENER SWITCH
The trunk lid can be opened by pushing
the trunk lid opener switch when the
Intelligent Key is within the operating
range of the trunk lock/unlock function
regardless of the inside lock knob posi-
tion. (See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7).)
SPA2681
TRUNK RELEASE POWER CANCEL
SWITCH
When the switch located inside the glove
box is in the OFF position, the power to
the trunk lid will be canceled and the
trunk lid cannot be opened by the trunk
lid opener or trunk request switch.
When you have to leave the vehicle with a
valet and want to keep your belongings
safe in the glove box and the trunk, push
this switch to OFF and lock the glove box
with the mechanical key. Then leave the
vehicle and the Intelligent Key with the
valet and keep the mechanical key with
you.
See “Keys” (P.3-3). To connect the power to the trunk lid,
push the switch to the ON
position.
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 pre-
vent 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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SPA2682
Releasing inside the trunk
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull
the release handleuntil 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
is located inside the trunk
compartment as illustrated.
SPA2683
SECONDARY TRUNK LID RELEASE
The secondary trunk lid release mechan-
ism allows opening the trunk lid in the
event of discharged battery or emer-
gency.
1. Open the rear parcel box.
2. Remove the cap
with a suitable tool.
3. Insert the key into the key cylinder and turn it counterclockwise. The trunk lid
will open.

SPA2685
Interior/exterior view1. Soft top indicator light (on the combina-tion meter)
2. Soft top operating switch
3. Top lock hole
4. Soft top
5. Top storage lid
6. Trunk lid
7. Rear window
BEFORE OPERATING THE TOP
The soft top of this vehicle is electrically
operated. You can fully open or close the
top only by pressing the operating switch
located on the center console.
The soft top operating switch must be
operated under all of the following con- ditions:
.
When the trunk is closed.
. When the vehicle is stopped.
. When the engine is running.
. When the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
. When the shift lever is in a position
other than the R (Reverse) position.CAUTION
Always keep the engine running
while operating the soft top. The
top will also operate when the igni- tion switch is in the ON position, but
run the engine to prevent a dis-
charged battery.
Be sure to follow the operating instruc-
tions, and all the warnings and cautions in
this section. Improper operation of the
top could cause a system malfunction,
damage, or deterioration of the top
material and related parts.
WARNING
. Park the vehicle in a safe and
level place and apply the parking
brake.
. Make sure the area is clear of
obstacles and there is enough
clearance over the top (for exam-
ple, in a garage or a covered
area). More than approximately
6.6 ft (2 m) from the ground is
required to open or close the top
safely. Otherwise, the top may
damage any objects above it
while moving. The top operating
system could also be damaged.
. Do not operate the top in a strong
wind. It could be blown by the
wind, striking someone or da-
mage the top.
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.Do not allow anyone to stand up
or extend any portion of their
body out of the opening while
the vehicle is in motion or while
the top is being operated.
. In an accident you could be
thrown from the vehicle with an
open top. Always use seat belts
and proper child restraints.
CAUTION
.Do not operate the top when the
temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
This may result in damage to the
top material or operating system.
. Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the top, and dry the
surface of the top completely
before opening it.
. Do not open the top when it is
wet or damp. This may cause
interior water damage, stains or
mildew on the top material.
. Be sure to turn off the rear
window defroster switch. Never
turn it on while the top is being
operated or fully opened. The
heat may damage the top mate- rial.SPA2691
CAUTION
.
Do not place any objects between
the top cloth and the structure.
Doing so could interfere with top
operation and cause damage to
the top operating system or the
objects.
. Do not place anything on the top
and the storage lid. Even small
items may interfere with the top
operation and could cause da-
mage to the top or the vehicle
body.

.Do not place anything in the top
storage area. The top will not fit
there properly, and this could
damage the top and/or the vehi-
cle body.
. Do not sit or place excessive
weight on the top and the sto-
rage 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 open-
ing or closing process. If the top is
only partially opened, significant
damage to the top could occur.
Make sure the trunk lid is securely closed
before operating the top.
SPA2706
WHEN OPERATING THE TOP
WARNING
Keep hands and other parts of the
body away from moving parts such
as the top, storage lid, side flap
and 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 tem-
perature, the top may temporarily
stop moving during the operation.
This functions to protect the top
control mechanism, and it is not a
malfunction.
. If the top is opened and closed
repeatedly in a short period of time
or the top operation is stopped while
opening or closing, the top opera-
tion may be automatically stopped
to protect the system. Wait for ap-
proximately 5 minutes before oper-
ating the top again.
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SPA1691
Soft top indicator light
The soft top indicator light in the instru-
ment 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
conditions:
.When the vehicle is driven.
. When the 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 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 prop-
erly. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Automatic window lowering
When the soft top operating switch is
pressed, the power windows will auto-
matically be lowered completely. The
windows do not rise automatically after
the top operation is completed. Use the
power window switches to raise them.