2018 NISSAN 370Z key

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In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCKbutton is pushed, the hazard indica-
tor flashes twice. When the UNLOCK
button is pushed, neither the hazard
indicator nor the horn operates. Hazard indicator and horn mode:DOOR LOCK
DOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or rear hatch/ trunk request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - twiceHAZARD -
once
OUTSIDE CHIME - once
Remote keyless entry system (Using
orbutton) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - once HAZARD -
once
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or rear hatch/ trunk request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - none HAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME - none
Remote keyless entry system (Using
orbutton) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - none HAZARD - none
HORN - none

Switching procedure:
To switch the hazard indicator and horn
(chime) operation, push the LOCK
and UNLOCKbuttons on the Intel-
ligent Key simultaneously for more than 2
seconds.
. When the hazard indicator mode is
set, the hazard indicator flashes 3
times.
. When the hazard indicator and horn
mode is set, the hazard indicator
flashes once and the horn chirps once.
SPA2572
When opening the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release handle
located below the instrument panel;
the hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise
the hood.
3. Hold the insulator
of the support
rod and insert its end into the slot
on the front edge of the hood.
When closing the hood:
1. While supporting the hood, return the support rod to its original position. 2. Slowly lower the hood to about 8 to 12
in (20 to 30 cm) above the hood lock,
then let it drop.
3. Make sure it is securely latched.
WARNING
. Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the
hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
. If you see steam or smoke com-
ing from the engine compart-
ment, to avoid injury do not
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HOOD

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open the hood.
WARNING
Do not drive with the rear hatch
open. This could allow dangerous
exhaust gases to be drawn into the
vehicle. See “Exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)” (P.5-2) of this manual.
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REAR HATCH OPENER SWITCH
The rear hatch can be opened by pushing
the rear hatch opener switch when the
Intelligent Key is within the operating
range of the rear hatch lock/unlock
function regardless of the inside lock
knob position. (See “Intelligent Key sys-
tem” (P.3-7).)
To close the rear hatch, push it down
securely.
REAR HATCH (Coupe models)

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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)

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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).)
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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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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.
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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.

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OPENING THE TOP USING THE IN-
TELLIGENT KEY
The soft top can be opened using the
request switch.
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Opening the soft top
Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and make sure to carry the
Intelligent Key with you. Push the door
handle request switch (driver’s or passen-
ger’s)
and hold it until the soft top is
fully open.

JVP0318X
CAUTION
The approach and departure angles
are small. Reduce vehicle speed
when the vehicle approaches or
leaves a steep hill. Otherwise, the
front bumper with an aerodynamic
splitter, rear bumper with an aero-
dynamic diffuser and exhaust pipes
may contact the road surface and be
damaged.
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CAUTION
Do not step on the front bumper with
an aerodynamic splitter. Doing so
could damage it.
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OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the
fuel-filler door by using one of the follow-
ing operations, then push the left side of
the door.
.Push the door handle request switch
with the Intelligent Key carried with
you.
. Push the UNLOCK button on the
Intelligent Key.
. Insert the mechanical key into the
door lock cylinder and turn it to the
rear of the vehicle.
. Push the power door lock switch to
the UNLOCK position.
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR