Standard equipment Optional equipment
Storage options abound in the Z. In
addition to the storage bench behind the
seats, there are fold-out storage compart-
ments in both doors, two storage trays in
the center console, a storage compartment
in the dash (if not equipped with Navigation
system), one under the center console, and
a spacious glove compartment.
Storage package, included in the Cold
Weather Package, maximizes the Z’s carrying
capabilities. In the cabin, fastening nets are
located in the passenger’s footwell area and
behind the seatbacks; a handy clothes hook
is on each roll bar. In the trunk, cargo can be
held down by lashing belts, and there is a
convenient partition storage compartment
that fi ts into the throughload opening.
Luggage compartment is surprisingly
spacious for a roadster. With the hardtop
down, the trunk holds . cu. ft. Put the top
up, and it holds . cu. ft. – enough to hold a
-inch golf bag. A moveable partition, unique
in the premium roadster class, creates enough
room for a medium-size suitcase with the roof
down – and much more with the roof up.
Through-loading system with integrated ski bag is an ideal way to expand the Z Roadster’s stowing capabilities. It cleanly and securely holds
two pairs of -inch skis and ski poles, or a -inch full-size golf bag. With the hardtop up, a second -inch golf bag can be stowed in the trunk.
When using the through-loading system, the removable cover can be locked in position.
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Front airbags help protect occupants’ head
and upper body. In the passenger seat is a
sensor: if a small occupant, such as a child, is
detected, the airbag is designed not to deploy.
Active knee protection also helps protect
knees in the event of severe impact. Side air-
bags (head/upper body) signifi cantly reduce
the risk of injury to the head, ribcage and pelvic
area in the event of a side collision.
Xenon Adaptive Headlights automatically
swivel to follow the curves of the road. The
system uses data from on-board sensors and
the steering wheel angle to determine the
car’s direction, then adjusts the headlights
accordingly. The system offers outstanding
nighttime visibility.
Z Roadster rollover protection consists
of two steel roll bars behind the headrests;
they are connected with a highly stable chassis
crossbeam. The system is completed by a bar
of high-strength tubular steel integrated into
the windshield frame for maximum safety.
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is a
braking control system that, when it senses an
impending skid, helps to stabilize the vehicle
in just milliseconds. If the system senses over-
or understeer, it modulates engine power and
can apply brakes individually to help keep the
Z under control and going in the intended
direction. For sportier driving or in deep snow,
manually activate Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC), to allow increased wheelspin.
Run-flat tires allow speeds of up to mph
and travel from to miles after a loss of
air pressure.
In situations that would normally
result in a fl at tire, reinforced sidewalls help
prevent the tires from collapsing or loosening
from the rim. In the event of a decline in tire
pressure, the driver is warned by the Tire
Pressure Monitor.
Please see Owner’s Manual for more information detailing
allotted miles to travel and load weight rules.
When crash sensors detect a serious
impact, interior lights and hazard fl ashers
activate, and the doors automatically unlock
to allow access for emergency aid.
Door reinforcements are designed to
provide maximum occupant protection in the
event of a side impact. Added protection is
provided by diagonal safety bars in the doors.
Impact-absorbing bumpers and com-
pressible “crush tubes” front and rear help
absorb the force of impact in collisions up
to mph, helping to minimize damage to the
vehicle’s body and simplifying repairs. Only at
higher impact speeds do structural supports
begin to deform, dissipating impact energy to
help protect occupants.
Cornering Brake Control (CBC) increases
vehicle stability by proportioning the braking
force while turning. When you brake in a turn,
the pressure comes off the rear wheels, which
() causes the vehicle to swerve inward (over-
steer). Cornering Brake Control counteracts
this action by asymmetrically adjusting brake
pressure (), creating stabilizing counter-
torque () independently of the ABS system.
