2009 NISSAN GT-R transmission

Black plate (79,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
FUEL GAUGEThe gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the
ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers “E” (Empty) .
The low fuel warning will be indicated on the
vehicle information display when the fuel tank is
getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient,
preferably before the gauge reaches “E”. There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when
the fuel gauge needle reaches “E”. (
“LOW
FUEL WARNING” page 2-37)
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
(
“FUEL-FILLER DOOR” page 3-22)
NOTE:If the vehicle runs out of fuel, theMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible. After
a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off. If the light remains on after a few
driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by
a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
(
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”
page 6-28)
TRANSMISSION POSITION INDICA-
TORThe transmission position indicator indicates the
gear positions.
The indicator blinks if it is not possible to shift to
the selected gear when in the
&M
position.
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Black plate (82,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
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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Black plate (84,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
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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Black plate (92,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
Engine oil:When the set mileage approaches, the reminder
will appear on the display and the remaining
distance is displayed at regular intervals. Select
SETTING > MAINTENANCE > OIL > ENGINE
OIL to set or reset the mileage for the engine oil
change.NOTE:The default setting is 6,000 miles (10,000
km) . The maximum mileage that can be set
is 6,000 miles (10,000 km) .
Engine oil filter:The reminder is displayed when the set mileage
is exceeded. Select SETTING > MAINTE-
NANCE > FILTER to set or reset the mileage
for the engine oil filter change.NOTE:The default setting is OFF. The maximum
mileage that can be set is 6,000 miles
(10,000 km) .
Transmission oil:The reminder is displayed when the set mileage
is exceeded. Select SETTING > MAINTE-
NANCE > OIL > T/M OIL to set or reset the
mileage for the transmission oil change.NOTE:The default setting is 18,500 miles (30,000
km) . The maximum mileage that can be set
is 18,500 miles (30,000 km) .
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Black plate (95,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light
Intelligent Key warning light
Cruise set switch indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light
Low tire pressure warning light
Front passenger air bag status light
Master warning light
High beam indicator light (blue)
Brake warning light
Seat belt warning light
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Supplemental air bag warning light
Slip indicator light
Charge warning light
Transmission warning light
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning light
Cruise main switch indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
CHECKING BULBSWith all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,
or
,
,
,
,
,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
,
or
,
,
,
,
,
If any light does not come on, it may indicate aburned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system checked by
a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
WARNING LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warn-
ing light
The
warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns off soon
after the engine is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, the warning
light will either remain illuminated or blink.
(
“ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)” page 5-34)
CAUTION
. If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction
in the AWD system. Reduce the
vehicle speed and have your vehicle
checked by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible.
. If the AWD warning light blinks on
when you are driving:
— blinks rapidly (about twice a
second):
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Black plate (100,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
TEM” page 1-31)
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
Transmission warning light
This light warns of the following malfunctions.Transmission system malfunction:The light blinks if a malfunction in the transmis-
sion system occurs. If the light blinks, certain
gear positions may become unusable, so that
the vehicle may become undrivable. Have the
system inspected promptly by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.Transmission oil temperature high:The light illuminates if the transmission oil
temperature becomes unusually high. If the light
illuminates, avoid driving at high speed or at high
engine speed until the light turns off. If the light
illuminates frequently, contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the light illu-
minated could cause serious damage to
the transmission.Transmission clutch temperature high:The light illuminates if clutch temperature
becomes unusually high. If the light illuminates,
pull off the road in a safe area and idle the
engine. When the light turns off, driving can be
resumed. If the light illuminates frequently,
contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
NOTICE
.Continuing to drive with the light on
could cause serious damage to the
transmission.
. If the light continues to stay on,
engine power will be suppressed
and the clutch will not be engaged
to prevent serious damage to the
clutch.
Cruise main switch indicator
light
The light comes on when the cruise control is
pushed. The light turns off when the main switch
is pushed again. While the cruise control system
main switch indicator light is on, the cruise control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator
light
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the
light blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate the cruise control system is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.INDICATOR LIGHTS
Front passenger air bag status
light
The front passenger air bag status light (
)
will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used. (
“NISSAN ADVANCED
AIR BAG SYSTEM (front seats)” page 1-36)
High beam indicator light
(blue)
This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam is
selected.
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.
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Black plate (105,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM WARN-
INGThis will appear if a transmission system
malfunction occurs. (
“Transmission system
malfunction” page 2-28)
TRANSMISSION OIL HIGH TEM-
PERATURE WARNINGThis will appear if the transmission oil tempera-
ture becomes unusually high.
(
“Transmission oil temperature high” page
2-28)
TRANSMISSION CLUTCH HIGH
TEMPERATURE WARNINGThis will appear if the transmission clutch
temperature becomes unusually high.
(
“Transmission clutch temperature high”
page 2-28)
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Black plate (19,1)
5 Starting and driving
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
Precautions when starting and driving..................... 5-2
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ........................ 5-2
Three-way catalyst .......................................... 5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............. 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ........................... 5-5
Off-road recovery ........................................... 5-6
Rapid air pressure loss .................................... 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...................... 5-7
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) driving safety
precautions ................................................... 5-7
Push-button ignition switch .................................. 5-8
Operating range for engine start ........................ 5-8
Ignition switch operation .................................. 5-8
Ignition switch positions ................................... 5-9
Intelligent Key battery discharge ...................... 5-10
Before starting the engine .................................. 5-11
Starting the engine ........................................... 5-11
Driving the vehicle ............................................ 5-13
Dual clutch transmission ................................ 5-13
Driving tips ................................................. 5-19
VDC, transmission and suspension setup
switches ........................................................ 5-21
How to switch the modes .............................. 5-22
Features of each mode .................................. 5-23
Turbocharger system ......................................... 5-26
Parking brake .................................................. 5-27 Cruise control
................................................. 5-28
Precautions on cruise control .......................... 5-28
Steering-wheel-mounted controls ..................... 5-29
Indicators and display ................................... 5-29
Cruise control operations ............................... 5-29
Hill Start Assist ................................................ 5-31
Break-in schedule ............................................ 5-32
Increasing fuel economy .................................... 5-33
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ..................................... 5-34
AWD warning light ....................................... 5-34
Tight corner braking phenomenon .................... 5-35
Tires ......................................................... 5-35
AWD system characteristics ........................... 5-35
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) ............................. 5-36
Parking/parking on hills ...................................... 5-37
Power steering ................................................ 5-38
Brake system .................................................. 5-38
Braking precautions ...................................... 5-38
Parking brake break-in ................................... 5-39
Brake assist .................................................... 5-39
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...................... 5-39
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ................. 5-40
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-42
Freeing a frozen door lock .............................. 5-42
Anti-freeze .................................................. 5-42
Battery ...................................................... 5-42
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