2008 Nissan 350Z Owner's Manual - Page 80

This light also comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The light will turn off if the VDC system is operational. When the VDC off indicator light and slip indicator light come on with the VDC system turned on, this light alerts the driver to the fact that the system's fail-safe mode is operating, that is the VDC system may not be functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. If a malfunction occurs in the system, the VDC system function will be canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For additional information, see "Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system" in the "5. Starting and driving" section of this manual. CAUTION Operate the soft top with the engine running to prevent a discharged battery. When the soft top is in motion, and any of the above conditions are discontinued or the passenger power seat switches (on the cushion or the seatback) are operated, the top will stop moving. Remove your hand from the operating switch, and push it again under the above conditions until the top is fully opened or closed. The soft top indicator light will turn off when the top open operation is completely finished. When closing the top, the light, which is illuminated, will begin to flash when the top close operation is completely finished. Securely engage the top to the vehicle by operating the top latch lever. The light will turn off. If the soft top indicator light flashes with the ignition switch ON (whether the top is operated or not, and when the top is engaged), it may indicate the electric soft top control unit is not functioning properly. Have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. For more details about the electric soft top operation, see "Soft top" in the "3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments" section. Turn signal/hazard indicator lights The light flashes when the turn signal switch lever or hazard switch is turned on. AUDIBLE REMINDERS Key reminder chime The chime will sound if the driver's side door is opened while the key is left in the ignition switch (ignition switch is turned off). Remove the key and take it with you when leaving the vehicle. Light reminder chime The chime will sound when the driver's door is opened with the headlight switch on unless the key is in the ignition switch. Make sure to turn the light switch off when you leave the vehicle. Soft top indicator light (Roadster models) This light illuminates when the soft top is being operated or it is stopped before reaching a full open/close state. When the top is fully opened, the light will turn off. When the top is fully closed, the light will flash. The soft top can be moved with the soft top operating switch only under all of the following conditions: ¼ When the vehicle is stopped. ¼ When the foot brake pedal is depressed. ¼ When the ignition switch is ON. Seat belt warning chime The chime will sound for about 6 seconds unless the driver's seat belt is securely fastened. Brake pad wear warning The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it will make a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion whether or not the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as Instruments and controls 2-17