Break-In Tip & Light Tip
 

Dear members,

If you want a little aid to make sure that you don't exceed the 4k RPM of the engine during break-in, set the dash computer to turn on the REV light at 3.5k RPM instead of 6.5k RPM which is default. This way you get a little REV reminder to slow down!
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To increase the life of your headlights, put them on auto when you actually want to turn your headlights on (given that it is actually dark enough). Turning headlights on/off often will reduce their life span.

I hope you guys find these little tips useful.

just wondering, where is the rev light located? (just got the car)

Actually I hate the auto feature on the headlights, it will kick on in situations where I do not it in the middle of the day, under a bridge or overpass. Since I have no navigation from factory I cannot adjust this, plus I have better judgment on when I do or do not need the headlights.

Rev light is in the RPM gauge, it will be red and I believe the circle is at the top of the RPM gauge. To adjust this use the left gauge and tab through the menus.
http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/0/f/a/1/...70z_gauges.jpg

i thought it was more like at the top of the rev guage... i could be wrong but i remeber it flashing numerous times while motoring. :D

It might be, I am never looking directly at it I just see a red flash and jump into the next gear and that annoying red light goes away. :p

ehhhh.... please dont start another break in under 4k rpm thread... ill have to cry

This thread is not about the validity of the break-in period. It is simply a way to assist those who wish to adhere to it.

break in and light tip
 

Thanks, both very good tips!

Not sure I understand your point. The auto function still turns the lights on and off...it just does it automatically instead of you having to turn the switch. Whether the lights outomaticaly turn on/off or you do it manually how would that affect the life span?

i'd agree with dreamer in that the auto will turn lights on in underpasses and tunnels, etc. moments where i really don't need them. there's nothing circuit-wise that distinguishes auto-on from manual-on, just one gets info from a photosensor, and one is a mechanical switch on the control stalk. if the auto flashes on/off under bridges, etc. when i don't need them, i'd reckon they would shorten your head light life span.

odd I revved the engine over 7000 RPM today

no shifting warning light

That is odd...

Do you have the 7AT?
Autos don't come equipped with a shift lite :tiphat:

It will prevent the Auto function to turn it on and off when not necessary. Like coming out of a garage during a sunny day!

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if i'm not mistaken there's an option on NAV equipped 2010s to turn the sensitivity of the auto-light to low...so if you don't want it turning on and off at underpasses, just turn the sensitivity down

I also wonder why Autos don't come with the shift light.?

I believe the OP was suggesting that when it's dark out and you want to put your lights on and keep them on to just select the "AUTO" selection instead of turning them to the "ON" position. My Z has been in the garage since October so I can't really remember the order light selection, but I can remember when I went to turn the lights to the "ON" position they went from ON/OFF/ON again which kills the life span of the bulbs. And for day-time driving you wouldn't select auto because of the whole pulling out of a garage or going through a tunnel thing which would also cause them to turn on and go off again.

awesome so that means I can go 9000 rpm in manual mode? :roflpuke2: