2009 NISSAN GT-R display

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Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
1. Upshift indicator (green)
2. Upshift indicator (yellow)
3. Upshift indicator (red)UPSHIFT INDICATORWhen the upshift indicator is set to on, the
indicators on the tachometer will illuminate to
help upshift at a constant engine speed from any
gear or to warn the driver of over-revving.
The upshift indicator operates only when the
shift lever is in the
&M
position. This function
consists of two modes that can be selected on
the vehicle information display: AUTO setting
and MANUAL setting.
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SettingPush the ignition switch to the ON position. Use
the ENTER switch
and toggle the vehicle
information display to show the SETTING
screen.
Use the NEXT switch
and ENTER switch
to go to ALERT > UPSHIFT. The current
status of the upshift indicator will be shown on
the UPSHIFT screen. Note that the function is
set to AUTO as the factory default setting.
To change the upshift indicator mode, choose
SETTING on the UPSHIFT screen. Set one of
the following modes by pushing the NEXT
switch
, and then push ENTER
to
complete.
. AUTO
. 3,000 to 6,300 RPM (MANUAL)
. OFF
The number will increase by 100 RPM. To
increase the number by 500 RPM, push and
hold the NEXT switch
.
ExampleWhen the maximum engine speed is
desired:Set the upshift indicator to AUTO. The yellow
indicator illuminates approximately 700 RPM
before the red zone, and the red indicator illuminates just before the red zone.
When the maximum engine torque is
desired:Set the figure at 5,200 RPM. The green
indicator starts flashing from approximately
4,700 RPM and illuminates at 5,200 RPM.When breaking-in the vehicle:To help avoid high engine speeds during break-
in, set the upshift indicator to less than 3,500
RPM. The green indicator starts flashing ap-
proximately 500 RPM before the set figure and
illuminates from the set figure. (
“BREAK-IN
SCHEDULE” page 5-32)
NOTE:. There may be a slight difference be-
tween the timing of the upshift indica-
tor illumination and the tachometer
indication.
. When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set memory will be erased
and the mode returns to the default.
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROLThe instrument brightness can be adjusted
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Press the switch to adjust the brightness up
*1
or down
*2. The brightness level is shown on
the vehicle information display.
When the headlights are on, the brightness of
the interior switches is also adjusted at the same
time.
NOTE:. The instrument brightness can be ad-
justed separately for daytime and
nighttime conditions. The adjusted set- tings are automatically stored.
. When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set memory will be erased
and the setting returns to the default.
The vehicle information display can display the
following information.
.Engine oil level display
. Transmission system check display
. Instrument brightness control level display
(
“INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL” page 2-10)
. Drive computer
(“DRIVE COMPUTER” page 2-13)
. Warning display
(“WARNING DISPLAY” page 2-31)
. Operation display
(“OPERATION DISPLAYS” page 2-
39)
. Cruise control display
(“CRUISE CONTROL” page 5-28)
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL DISPLAYWhen the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the engine oil status before starting the
engine is indicated as illustrated.When the oil level is normal“OIL LEVEL OK” is displayed. Press the
displayed LEVEL switch
to check the oil
level.
NOTE:The engine oil level can be displayed after
the “OIL LEVEL OK” display turns off or
while the engine is started and running.
(
“Maintenance” page 2-19)
When the oil level is lowIf the message shown above is displayed, the
engine oil level is low.
Warm up the engine in a level location. After at
least 5 minutes have passed since engine stop,
use the engine oil level gauge to check the oil
level. (
“ENGINE OIL” page 8-12)
If the oil level is low, have additional engine oil
added, or the oil changed, at a GT-R certified
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NOTICE
If the vehicle is in a location that is not
level, accurate measurement of the oil
level may not be possible. If “LOW OIL
LEVEL” is displayed, but the level
shown by the oil level gauge is normal,
move the vehicle to a level location and
stop the engine. After at least 5 minutes
have passed, open the driver’s door and
push the ignition switch back to ON. If
the “LOW OIL LEVEL” message appears
again, have engine oil added or the oil
changed.
When the oil level sensor malfunc-
tion occursIf the message shown above is displayed, the
engine oil level sensor may be malfunctioning.
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer im-
mediately.
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM CHECK
DISPLAYThis is displayed after the engine is started while
the transmission system is being checked. It
turns off after a few seconds.NOTE:.During the system check, the shift lever
cannot be moved out of the
&Pposition.
Operate the shift lever after the system
check indicator turns off.
. During winter or at other times when
the temperature is extremely low,
changes in the hydraulic response
characteristics may increase the
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amount of time that is required for the
system check. During the system check,
a thudding operating noise may occur
or the engine speed may decrease,
however this does not indicate that
there is a malfunction.
1. ENTER switch2. NEXT switch3. Vehicle information displayThe drive computer displays the following
information:
.Current fuel consumption
. Vehicle speed
. Cruise control
. Average fuel consumption and speed
. Elapsed time and trip computer
. Distance to empty
. Outside air temperature .
Setting
. Warning
The vehicle information display
*3
can be
changed when the ignition switch is in the ON
position. Press the ENTER switch*1
to
change the display.
NOTE:. The cruise control display is shown if
cruise control is set. (
“CRUISE
CONTROL” page 5-28)
. The warning display is not shown if
there are no conditions to warn the
driver.
. Depending on the driving conditions
and other factors, the displayed values
may differ from the actual values.
. The position of the speedometer nee-
dle and the speed shown in the vehicle
information display may slightly differ.
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DRIVE COMPUTER
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CURRENT FUEL CONSUMPTIONThe instantaneous fuel economy is displayed
after the start of driving.
VEHICLE SPEEDThis displays the vehicle speed while driving.
CRUISE CONTROLThis displays the set cruise control status.NOTE:Thecruisecontroldisplayisshownif
cruise control is set. (
“CRUISE CON-
TROL” page 5-28)
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AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION
AND SPEEDThis displays the average fuel economy and
average vehicle speed beginning from the time
when the display was last reset.
To reset the display, press and hold the NEXT
switch
for more than 1 second. (The
average fuel economy and average vehicle
speed are reset at the same time.)
NOTE:. “
” is displayed during the first 1/3
mile (500 m) or the first 30 seconds
after a reset. .
The values are updated approximately
every 30 seconds.
ELAPSED TIME AND TRIP ODOME-
TERThis displays the elapsed time and trip odometer
beginning from the time when the display was
last reset.
To reset the display, press and hold the NEXT
switch
for more than 1 second. (The
elapsed time and trip odometer are reset at
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