NISSAN 2012 370Z Roadster - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 144)

3-28 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
IF THE TOP DOES NOT OPEN OR
CLOSE ELECTRICALLY
If you cannot operate the soft top with the
operating switch, first check whether all the
following operating conditions are met.
. vehicle is stopped
. ignition switch is ON (Run the engine when
operating the top.)
. the trunk is closed
. the selector lever or shift lever is in a position
other than the R (Reverse) position
If the top still does not move under the above
conditions or has any system malfunction, see a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. When you
must close the top by yourself, in the event of
emergency or when an immediate dealer service
is not available, close the top manually accord-
ing to the procedures shown in this section.
When closing the soft top manually:
. Move the vehicle to a safe place, away from
traffic.
. Two people should perform this procedure,
as some of the top parts are extremely
heavy.
The top cannot be opened manually.
WARNING
. Do not drive with the top partially
opened.
. If the top cannot be operated prop-
erly, see a NISSAN dealer as soon
as possible to have your vehicle
checked.
CAUTION
The storage lid is extremely heavy. The
storage lid should be manually opened
or closed by two people.
SPA2715
1. Open the trunk lid. In the event of a
discharged battery, the secondary trunk
release mechanism should be operated.
(See “Secondary trunk lid release” (P.3-
20).)
2. Open the top storage lid
a. Remove the board
*
2 inside of the trunk
by removing the clips
*
1 .
b. Pull the lock release cables (right and
left)
*
3 as illustrated, then close the
trunk lid.
NOTE:
Use a cloth or other tool to protect your
hands when pulling on the lock release