Nissan 350z 2008 Owner's Manual

Foreword

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control.

This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state’s lemon law.

Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, we will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to us.

READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Before driving your vehicle please read your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers!

쐌 NEVER drive under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

쐌 ALWAYS observe posted speed limits

and never drive too fast for conditions.

쐌 ALWAYS give your full attention to

driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.

쐌 ALWAYS use your seat belts. Refer to

“Child safety” and “Child restraints” in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section for precautions regarding children.

쐌 ALWAYS provide information about

the proper use of vehicle safety fea-

tures to all occupants of the vehicle.

쐌 ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual

for important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL

You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways:

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.

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If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen”.

If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.”

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All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

NISSAN CARES ...

Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:

For U.S. customers

1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261)

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information: — Your name, address, and telephone

number

— Vehicle identification number (attached to the

top of the instrument panel on the driver’s

side) — Date of purchase — Current odometer reading — Your NISSAN dealer’s name — Your comments or questions OR

You can write to NISSAN with the information on the left at:

For U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003 Franklin, TN 37068-5003

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

Table of

Illustrated table of contents

Contents

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

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Air bags, seat belts and child restraints .......................... 0-2

Exterior front ........................................................................... 0-3

Exterior rear ............................................................................ 0-4

Coupe models .................................................................. 0-4

Roadster models .............................................................. 0-5

Passenger compartment ...................................................... 0-6

Coupe models .................................................................. 0-6

Roadster models .............................................................. 0-8

Instrument panel ................................................................. 0-10

Meters and gauges ........................................................... 0-11

Engine compartment ......................................................... 0-12

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS

1. Supplemental front-impact air bags (Page 1-28)

2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags* (P.1-28)

3. Seat belts (P.1-10)

4. Seats (P.1-2) — Child restraints (P.1-17)

5. Head restraints (P.1-9) — Front-seat Active Head Restraints

(P.1-10)

6. Child restraint anchor point* (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-24)

7. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) — Advanced air bag system (P.1-35)

8. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags* (P.1-28)

9. Seat belt pretensioner (P.1-41)

*: if so equipped

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Hood (P.3-8)

2. Windshield wiper and washer — Switch (P.2-21) — Wiper replacement (P.8-19) — Washer fluid (P.8-14)

3. Power windows (P.2-39) — Automatic adjusting function (P.2-40,

P.8-15)

4. Recovery hook installation (P.6-12) License plate installation (P.9-12)

5. Headlight, park and turn signal lights — Switch (P.2-24) — Bulb (P.8-27)

6. Tires — Wheels and tires (P.8-30, P.9-8) — Flat tire (P.6-2) — Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

(P.2-13, P.5-3)

7. Outside mirrors (P.3-27)

8. Doors — Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-3) — Keyfob (P.3-5)

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EXTERIOR REAR

COUPE MODELS

1. Antenna (P.4-30)

2. Rear hatch release switch (P.3-9)

3. Rear window defroster (P.2-23)

4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb) (P.8-28)

5. Satellite radio antenna* (P.4-13)

6. Rear window wiper and washer — Switch (P.2-22) — Washer fluid (P.8-14)

7. License plate lights (Bulb) (P.8-28)

8. Rear hatch release (secondary) (P.3-12)

9. Luggage compartment light (P.2-42, P.8-28)

10. Back-up, Turn signal light (Bulb) (P.8-28)

11. Side marker, Stop/Tail light (Bulb) (P.8-28)

12. Fuel

— Fuel-filler door (P.3-23) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)

*: if so equipped

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ROADSTER MODELS

1. Antenna (P.4-30)

2. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-10)

3. Trunk light (P.2-42, P.8-28)

4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb) (P.8-28)

5. Rear window defroster (P.2-23)

6. Soft top (P.3-13)

7. Interior trunk lid release (P.3-11)

8. License plate lights (Bulb) (P.8-28)

9. Back-up, Turn signal light (Bulb) (P.8-28)

10. Side marker, Stop/Tail light (Bulb) (P.8-28)

11. Fuel

— Fuel-filler door (P.3-23) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

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COUPE MODELS

1. Coat hook (P.2-38)

2. Seat belts (P.1-10)

3. Seats — Manual seats adjustment (P.1-3) — Power seats adjustment (P.1-3)

4. Passenger seat — Tilt lever for passenger seat (seatback)

(P.1-7)

5. Power window switch (P.2-39)/Power door lock switch (P.3-4)

6. Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-27)

7. Sun visor (P.3-25)

8. Interior light (P.2-41)

9. Sunglasses holder (P.2-32)

10. Inside mirror (P.3-26)

— Automatic anti-glare inside mirror*

(P.3-26)

— HomeLink

(P.2-43)

11. Front passenger air bag status light

(P.1-36)/Microphone (Bluetooth Free Phone System*) (P.4-31)

12. Rear parcel box (P.2-37)

13. Rear parcel box or Navigation system*1

14. Rear floor box (P.2-35)

15. Power outlet (P.2-31)

16. Console box (P.2-35)

17. Parking brake

— Operation (P.5-15)

universal transceiver*

Hands-

— Parking/Parking on hills (P.5-19) — Checking (P.8-21)

18. Selector lever or shift lever — Automatic transmission (P.5-10) — Manual transmission (P.5-13)

19. Cargo net (P.2-33)

*: if so equipped *1: Refer to the separate Navigation System

Owner’s Manual.

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ROADSTER MODELS

1. Seat belts (P.1-10)

2. Seats — Power seats adjustment (P.1-4) — Ventilated net seats* (P.1-6)

3. Passenger seat — Power seatback tilt switch (P.1-7) — Cancel switch (P.1-8)

4. Power window switch (P.2-39)/Power door lock switch (P.3-4)

5. Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-27)

6. Soft top latch lever (P.3-16)

7. Safety switch for soft top latch lever (P.3-16)

8. Interior light (P.2-41)

9. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-36)

10. Inside mirror (P.3-26)

— Automatic anti-glare inside mirror*

(P.3-26)

— HomeLink

(P.2-43)

11. Rear parcel box (P.2-37)

12. Rear parcel box or Navigation system*1

13. Rear floor box (P.2-35)

— Trunk lid cancel switch (P.3-11) — Secondary trunk lid release (P.3-12)

14. Power outlet (P.2-31)

15. Console box (P.2-35)

16. Parking brake

— Operation (P.5-15) — Parking/Parking on hills (P.5-19) — Checking (P.8-21)

universal transceiver*

17. Selector lever or shift lever — Automatic transmission (P.5-10) — Manual transmission (P.5-13)

18. Cargo net (P.2-33)

*: if so equipped *1: Refer to the separate Navigation System

Owner’s Manual.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P.2-24)

2. Instrument brightness control switch

(P.2-26)

3. Steering wheel switch for audio control*

(P.4-29) or switch for Bluetooth Free Phone System* (P.4-31)

Hands-

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4. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-28)/Horn (P.2-27)

5. Meters/gauges (P.2-3)

6. Cruise control main/set switch* (P.5-16)

7. Trip computer mode/setting switch (P.2-8)

8. Wiper/washer switch (P.2-21)

9. Center ventilator (P.4-8)

10. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-28)

11. Side ventilators (P.4-8)

12. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster models) (P.3-13)

13. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) OFF switch* (P.2-29) or TCS (Traction control system) OFF switch* (P.2-29)

14. Fuel-filler door opener switch (P.3-23)

15. Hood lock release handle (P.3-8)

16. Fuse box (P.8-23)

17. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-25)

18. Ignition switch (P.5-6)

19. Navigation system display (P.4-2)*1 or Instrument pocket (P.2-32)

20. Audio system (P.4-12)/Clock (P.2-30)

21. Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch (P.2-23)

22. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-27)

23. Cup holder (P.2-33)

24. Heated seat switch* (P.2-28)

25. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-9)

26. Power outlet (P.2-31)

*: if so equipped *1: Refer to the separate Navigation System

Owner’s Manual.

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METERS AND GAUGES

1. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-11)

Combination meter

2. Turn signal/hazard indicator lights (P.2-26)

3. Tachometer (P.2-5)

4. Speedometer (P.2-4)

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5. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-26)

6. Fuel gauge (P.2-6)

7. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-5)

Triple meter

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8. Automatic transmission position indicator (P.2-15, P.5-10) or Manual transmission upshift indicator (P.2-10, P.5-14)

9. Reset knob for trip odometer (P.2-4)

10. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-4)

11. Trip computer setting switch (P.2-8)

12. Trip computer mode switch (P.2-8)

13. Trip computer (P.2-8)

14. Engine oil pressure gauge (P.2-7)

15. Volt meter (P.2-8)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-21)

2. Battery (P.8-15)

3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-9)

4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-13)

5. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T models) (P.8-13)

6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-14)

7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-12)

8. Air cleaner (P.8-18)

9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8)

10. Engine drive belts (P.8-17)

11. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)

12. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-9)

Do not tamper with the strut tower bar adjustment been adjusted to the most suitable position at the factory.

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. The strut tower bar has

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-

mental restraint system

Seats ........................................................................................ 1-2

Front manual seat adjustment

(for Coupe models) ........................................................ 1-3

Front power seat adjustment

(for Coupe models — if so equipped) ...................... 1-3

Front power seat adjustment

(for Roadster models) .................................................... 1-4

Seat lifter (for driver’s seat) ......................................... 1-6

Tilting and reclining passenger’s seat from driver’s

seat ..................................................................................... 1-7

Head restraint adjustment ............................................ 1-9

Front-seat Active Head Restraints (except for

ventilated net seats)...................................................... 1-10

Seat belts ............................................................................. 1-10

Precautions on seat belt usage ................................ 1-10

Child safety .................................................................... 1-12

Pregnant women .......................................................... 1-13

Injured persons ............................................................. 1-14

Three-point type seat belt with retractor ............... 1-14

Seat belt extenders ...................................................... 1-16

Seat belt maintenance ................................................ 1-17

Child restraints ................................................................... 1-17

Precautions on child restraints ................................. 1-17

Child restraint installation on front passenger

seat (Coupe models only) .......................................... 1-20

Top tether strap child restraint

(Coupe models only) ................................................... 1-24

Booster seats ....................................................................... 1-25

Precautions on booster seats .................................... 1-25

Booster seat installation on front passenger

seat.................................................................................... 1-27

Supplemental restraint system ....................................... 1-28

Precautions on supplemental restraint system ..... 1-28

Supplemental air bag warning labels ...................... 1-42

Supplemental air bag warning light ......................... 1-43

SEATS

side the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

쐌 Do not adjust the driver’s seat while

driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle.

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WARNING

쐌 Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

쐌 For the most effective protection

when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.

쐌 After adjustment, gently rock in the

seat to make sure it is securely locked.

쐌 Do not leave children unattended in-

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FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT (for Coupe models)

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Forward and backward

Pull the lever up while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

When sliding the passenger’s seat backward, be careful not to crush items in the seatback pocket against the rear floor box.

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Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward again, pull the lever and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section. The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied.

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (for Coupe models — if so equipped)

Operating tips

쐌 The seat motor has an auto-reset overload

protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch.

쐌 Do not operate the power support seat

for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.

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쎻

Forward and backward

Moving the sliding switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.

When sliding the passenger’s seat backward, be careful not to crush items in the seatback pocket against the rear floor box.

쎻

Reclining (for driver’s seat)

Move the reclining switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward.

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Reclining (for passenger’s seat)

The passenger’s seat is equipped with a manual lever for reclining. See “Front manual seat adjustment” earlier in this section.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section. The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied.

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (for Roadster models)

Operating tips

쐌 The seat motor has an auto-reset overload

protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch.

쐌 Do not operate the power support seat

for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.

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쎻

Forward and backward

Moving the sliding switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.

When sliding the passenger’s seat backward, be careful not to crush items in the seatback pocket against the rear floor box.

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Reclining

Move the reclining switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward.

function or when a child restraint is installed in the passenger’s seat, push the seatback tilt cancel switch to the CANCEL position. For more information about operation conditions, see “Soft top” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section. For the cancel switch, see “Tilting and reclining passenger’s seat from driver’s seat” later in this section.

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The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section. The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied.

Automatic passenger seatback tilt function

The passenger seatback will automatically tilt forward and backward during the soft top open/close operation. If you need to cancel this

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5

쐌 When using these seats, avoid wear-

ing clothing with soft fabrics (wool, etc.). Clothing may be damaged as it rubs against the netted material.

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Ventilated net seats (if so equipped)

The ventilated net seats are designed for good ventilation while driving. Net cloth is used on the surface of the seatback and the cushion as shown.

CAUTION

쐌 The seat is made of netted materials.

Be careful not to snag your jewelry, such as a ring, bracelet or watch, on the seat.

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SEAT LIFTER (for driver’s seat)

Type A

Type A (except for ventilated net seat)

Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion to the desired position.

Type B

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Type B (for ventilated net seat)

Turn the dial and adjust the angle of the seat cushion to the desired position.

Coupe models

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TILTING AND RECLINING PASSENGER’S SEAT FROM DRIVER’S SEAT

The passenger seatback can be adjusted from the driver’s seat to make it easier for the driver to use the rear parcel box or rear floor box, or to help the passenger get in the vehicle.

Coupe models (manual type)

To tilt or recline the passenger seatback, pull up the lever move the seatback forward or backward.

쎻

located on the back side of it, and

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Roadster models — Type A

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Roadster models (power type)

The power seatback tilt switch 쎻Band the seatback tilt cancel switch back side of the passenger seatback as shown.

Tilting/reclining operation:

To tilt the passenger seatback forward, push the top (

switch

side) of the power seatback tilt

쎻

for more than 0.5 second. The seatback will automatically tilt forward. To stop the movement, push the top or bottom of the switch.

To tilt or adjust the seatback backward, push and hold the bottom (

쎻

are located on the

side) of the power

switch” later in this section.)

쐌 when the passenger seat belt is fastened.

쐌 when the vehicle speed reaches 4 MPH (7

km/h) and more.

The automatic tilting/reclining movement will be stopped:

쐌 when any of the above 4 conditions occur.

쐌 when the power seatback tilt switch (top or

bottom) is pushed again.

쐌 when the seatback is moved with the soft top

open/close operation.

Roadster models — Type B

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seatback tilt switch. While the switch is held down, the seatback will move backward to the original position that was last selected using the reclining switch (located on the seat cushion).

When this interruption occurs, you cannot move the seatback backward from the stopped position with the power seatback tilt switch. Use the reclining switch (on the seat cushion) to select the seatback position.

Release the switch to stop the movement.

Operation conditions:

The power seatback tilt switch does not activate under the following conditions.

쐌 when the passenger seat sliding/reclining

switches on the seat cushion are being operated.

쐌 when the seat tilt cancel switch is in the

CANCEL position. (See “Seatback tilt cancel

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Seatback tilt cancel switch:

When the seatback tilt cancel switch

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pushed to the CANCEL position, the tilting/reclining operation using the power seatback tilt switch

쎻

will be cancelled. Only the sliding/reclining switches (located on the seat cushion) are operational. Push the seatback tilt cancel switch to the AUTO position to reactivate the power seatback tilt switch.

This cancel switch is linked with the automatic passenger seatback tilt function of the soft top operation. See “Soft top” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.

CAUTION

When a child restraint is installed in the passenger seat, be sure to turn the seatback tilt cancel switch to the CANCEL position. Otherwise, the child restraint may be damaged.

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HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT

To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To lower, push the lock knob restraint down.

The ventilated net seats (if so equipped for Roadster models) have non-adjustable head restraints.

쎻

and push the head

Adjust the head restraints so the center is level with the center of your ears.

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Do not remove them. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat.

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SEAT BELTS

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FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS (except for ventilated net seats)

WARNING

쐌 Always adjust the head restraints

properly as specified in the previous section. Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the active head restraint.

쐌 Active Head Restraints are designed

to supplement other safety systems. Always wear seat belts. No system can prevent all injuries in any accident.

쐌 Do not attach anything to the head

restraint stalks. Doing so could impair Active Head Restraint function.

The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash type injuries.

Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most.

Active Head Restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original positions.

Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as described in the previous section.

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag.

Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.

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WARNING

쐌 Every person who drives or rides in

this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.

쐌 The seat belt should be properly ad-

justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in

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an accident. Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.

쐌 Always route the shoulder belt over

your shoulder and across your chest. Never put the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.

쐌 Position the lap belt as low and snug

as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in an accident.

쐌 Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-

curely fastened to the proper buckle.

쐌 Do not wear the seat belt inside out

or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.

쐌 Do not allow more than one person

to use the same seat belt.

쐌 Never carry more people in the ve-

hicle than there are seat belts. This vehicle has only two seating positions. Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage area.

쐌 If the seat belt warning light glows

continuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

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쐌 Once a seat belt pretensioner has

activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See a NISSAN dealer.

쐌 Removal and installation of the pre-

tensioner system components should be done by a NISSAN dealer.

쐌 All seat belt assemblies, including

retractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any collision by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt as-

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semblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

CHILD SAFETY

Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained.

In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is available from many other sources, including doctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community organizations. Every child is different, so be sure to learn the best way to transport your child.

There are three basic types of child restraint systems:

쐌 Rear facing child restraint (should not be

installed in this vehicle)

쐌 Front facing child restraint (should not be

installed in the Roadster models)

쐌 Booster seat

WARNING

쐌 Never let an infant who requires the

use of a rear facing child restraint ride in this vehicle. Do not attempt to hold a child in your lap or arms.

쐌 Roadster models do not have an an-

chor for a top tether strap required

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for most front facing child restraints. Never let children who require the use of a front facing child restraint ride in Roadster models.

쐌 Children need special protection. The

vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints.

쐌 Never let a child stand or kneel on

any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the vehicle is moving. The child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop.

Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental front impact air bag system for the front passenger. See “Supplemental restraint system” later in this section. The passenger seat is not suitable for use with a rear facing child restraint needed for infants. Therefore, infants should not be

transported in this vehicle.

All US states and provinces of Canada require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. (See “Child restraints” later in this section.)

Also, there are other types of child restraints available for larger children for additional protection.

Infants

Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed in a rear facing child restraint. Because a rear facing child restraint is not suitable for use in this vehicle, infants should not be transported in it.

Small children

Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward facing child restraint (except Roadster models). Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and maximum weight and height recommendations. NISSAN recommends that small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

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Larger children

Children who are too large for child restraint systems should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit.

NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat if the shoulder belt in the child’s seating position fits close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating positions that have a three-point type seat belt. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat.

PREGNANT WOMEN

NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, and always position the lap belt as low as

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