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2005 350Z
NISSAN 350Z ADDITIONAL FEATURES
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Reverse Gear
■ Lock-out:
In 6-speed manual transmission-equipped
vehicles, the shift lever is equipped with a
Reverse lock-out feature that prevents accidental
selection of Reverse (instead of 6th gear).
RPM SHIFT INDICATOR
(Manual transmission only)
The engine RPM shift indicator light (REV) is
located in the tachometer. During driving, it
indicates ‘shift point’, or time to up-shift.
■ The shift indicator light will begin flashing
about 500 RPM before a pre-set engine RPM
is reached in any gear. Then, when the actual
pre-set RPM is reached, the shift indicator
light will stop flashing and remain on.
■ The engine RPM shift point may be set by
the driver using the Trip Computer display.
Or it may be deactivated, also using the Trip
Computer display.
■ Shifting to Reverse:
Depress the shift lever down,
then move it to the right and back
into Reverse.
NOTE: The 6-speed manual transmission vehicle is equipped with a short shiftgate lever for
shifting convenience. When shifting, always depress the clutch pedal fully to avoid noise and
gear grind.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
This system monitors tire pressure; if the pressure is low (less than
28 psi), the warning light will come on and the chime will sound (for
about 10 seconds). Please remember, this system does not detect a
sudden drop in tire pressure (for example, a blowout while driving). It
also does not monitor the air pressure in the spare tire.
If the low tire pressure warning light comes on, check the tire
pressure in all four tires. To turn the low tire pressure warning light off,
adjust the low tire to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown in
your Owner’s Manual.
FUEL RECOMMENDATION
For optimum vehicle performance,
always use premium unleaded
gasoline.
■ Hang the tethered fuel cap
on the convenient hook located
on the fuel filler door while
refueling your vehicle.
SCREW-IN TOW HOOK
■ Your vehicle is supplied with a screw-in tow
hook for pulling the vehicle forward. For
example: Pulling the vehicle onto a flat bed
for towing.
■ The screw-in tow hook tool is located in the
right rear luggage compartment area under
the cover along with the vehicle jack.
To install the tow hook:
■ Remove the front license plate
(if so equipped).
■ Remove the tow hook cover from the front
bumper. Press the tabs located on the rear
of the cover to release it.
■ Install the tow hook as shown in the photo.
Turn it clockwise until securely tightened.
SECONDARY REAR HATCH RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a secondary
rear hatch release mechanism. This allows
opening of the rear hatch in the event of a
discharged battery or in an emergency.
■ For Coupe models, the string handle is located
under the rear strut tower brace bar inside the
luggage compartment.
■ For Roadster models, the secondary rear
hatch release is located in the upper right side
of the storage bin.
■ To open the rear hatch from the inside, firmly
pull the release handle to the left towards the
passenger side until the lock releases.
POWER WINDOWS
The power windows operate when the ignition key is in the ON position, and for about 45
seconds after the ignition key is turned to the OFF position.
Automatic Adjusting Function:
The front door power windows have an automatic adjusting function. This ensures the
windows close completely to help seal against wind noise and weather leaks.
When the doors are closed, the windows
automatically raise slightly.
When the front doors are being opened,
the windows automatically lower slightly
to avoid contact between the windows
and the side roof panels.
SEATBACK TILT CANCEL SWITCH
(Roadster only)
The passenger seat of the 350Z Roadster automatically tilts forward
when operating the soft top. This function can be cancelled by
pushing the seatback tilt cancel switch to the
CANCEL
position.
Push the seatback tilt cancel switch to the
AUTO
position to
reactivate the power seatback tilt switch.
If the seatback tilt cancel switch is in the
CANCEL position, the
seatback tilt paddle switch (located on the back of the passenger
seat) will not work. In this situation, tilt the passenger seatback
forward using the power seat position switch.
SOFT TOP OPERATION
Before opening or closing your soft top, refer
to the Owner’s Manual for detailed Warnings
and Cautions regarding soft
top operation.
Open the top:
1.
Make sure the area is clear of
obstructions and that there is at least
6 feet of clearance above the vehicle.
2. Apply the parking brake and
make sure the transmission is in
the P (Park) position (automatic
transmission) or the N (Neutral)
position (manual transmission).
3. Step on the brake pedal.
4. Start the engine.
5. Push the safety switch (black)
located in the center of the top latch
lever. Push the top latch lever (silver)
forward to unlatch the top.
6. Press and hold the
OPEN side of
the top operating switch until the
top is fully open and stowed and the
indicator light turns off.
Close the top:
1. Make sure the area is clear of obstructions
and that there is at least
6 feet of clearance above the vehicle.
2. Apply the parking brake and make sure
the transmission is in the P (Park) position
(automatic transmission) or the N (Neutral)
position (manual transmission).
3. Step on the brake pedal.
4. Start the engine.
5. Press and hold the
CLOSE
side of the top
operating switch until the top is fully closed
and the indicator light turns off.
6. Securely latch the top with the top
latch lever.
If the top does not close when using the
operating switch, refer to the Owner’s Manual
for the procedure to manually close the top.
MIRROR ADJUSTMENT
The rear view mirror has two pivot points for adjustments. Adjust
the rear view mirror height at the rear pivot and tilt the mirror at
the front pivot. Position the mirror to provide the best visibility
through the rear window.
LOCKABLE STORAGE
Your vehicle is equipped with a lockable storage box that
is located behind the passenger seat.
■
(Roadster only) If the seatback tilt cancel switch is in
the
CANCEL
position, the seatback tilt paddle switch
(located on the back of the passenger seat) will not
work. In this situation, tilt the passenger seatback
forward using the power seat position switch. (Coupe
only) Fold the passenger seat forward using the
release handle on the rear or the side of the passenger seat.
■
Use the ‘master key’ to lock/unlock the storage box door. The valet key (black) will not
operate the lock.
■
The storage box light illuminates when the box door is opened with the headlight switch
ON.
MANUAL FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
(if so equipped)
FORWARD AND BACKWARD
Pull up on the lever under the front of the seat and
slide backward or forward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
RECLINING
Lift the lever on the side of the seat to adjust your
seatback backward or forward; release the lever
when you have found a comfortable angle and the
seat belt fits properly.
SEAT LIFTER
Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of the
seat cushion to the desired postion.
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