2009 NISSAN GT-R automatic transmission

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or oil is at a low or extremely high
temperature: The maximum engine speed
is 4,000 RPM
DISTORTION OF REAR WINGWhen the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight on
a hot day, the center of the rear wing may
become distorted. This is normal. When the
surface temperature of the rear wing is reduced,
the shape of the wing should return to normal.UNEVEN WEAR OF TIRESThe NISSAN GT-R is equipped with high
performance, low profile, run-flat tires that are
optimized for performance and handling. The life
of these tires will be less than those of tires
installed on a typical vehicle, and you are likely to
experience uneven tire wear and tire noise
regardless of the type of tire used.NOISES ARE HEARD WHILE DRIV-
ING.The GT-R brake pads use material that
provides a high amount of braking power
even in high temperatures. This material can
cause an intermittent screeching noise when
the brakes are applied. The noise decreases
as the brake pads wear. .
A screeching noise may be heard when the
brake pedal is depressed:
— When driving the vehicle for the first time in the morning,
— After leaving the vehicle parked for extended periods of time, or
— When the vehicle is damp following rain showers or washing the vehicle.
These sounds are normal. The noise is
caused when the brake pads absorb moist-
ure, and the noise stops after the brake is
applied several times.
. A screeching noise may also be heard when
the brake pedal is depressed:
— When repeatedly applying gentle brak- ing, especially on a curve at a low
speed, or
— When the brake rotors have circular scores with the brake temperature high.
. To maintain steady braking performance in
both extremely high and low temperatures,
the gap between the brake pad and caliper
is larger than normal and large-size brake
pads are used. When driving over a bump, a
light rattling sound may be heard from the
brake pad. This does not indicate that there
is a malfunction. .
When the brake disc rotor undergoes
thermal expansion, a rumbling noise may
be heard from the engaging portion of the
wheel and the brake disc rotor. This does
not indicate that there is a malfunction. The
noise will cease when the temperature
decreases.
. In addition to noise resulting from uneven
tire wear discussed in the previous section,
the GT-R tires are more rigid than a typical
passenger car tire and are made from a
specially formulated rubber to maximize the
vehicle’s performance capabilities. These
characteristics cause the GT-R tires to have
more road noise than a typical passenger
car tire. This road noise is normal.
. Due to the performance capabilities and
requirements of the GT-R, the sequential 6-
speed dual clutch transmission is unlike a
typical automatic transmission. You will likely
hear mechanical sounds from the transmis-
sion, particularly at slow speeds and at idle.
This condition is normal.GTR-8
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BRAKE DUSTThis vehicle is equipped with high performance
brakes, and the characteristics of the brake pad
material may cause more brake dust than other
vehicles. NISSAN recommends a wheel coating
that helps prevent the brake dust from sticking
to the wheels. Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer for more details.MECHANICAL LIMITED SLIP DIF-
FERENTIAL (LSD) CHARACTERIS-
TICSThe differential oil has a high viscosity and is
very thick when cold. If the vehicle accelerates
from a stop with the steering wheel turned in
cold temperatures, the inner wheel tire may slip
and some noise or vibration may be heard. This
phenomenon is unique to vehicles equipped
with the Limited Slip Differential (LSD). When
the steering wheel is returned to the straight-
ahead position or the differential oil warms up,
the noise and vibration decrease.
The GT-R dual clutch transmission is a newly-
developed system that uses an electronically
controlled multiple-disc wet clutch attached to
the highly efficient manual transmission. This
transmission has two driving modes.
.
&Aposition (Automatic gearshift):
allows automatic shifting of the manual
transmission.
.
&M
position (Manual gearshift):
allows quick shifting of the manual transmis-
sion.
NOTE:.
&M
position driving is recommended
when driving up hills or accelerating
from a stop on a cold morning.
.
&M
position driving is recommended if
you feel shift shocks or jerkiness in the
&Aposition in cold temperatures.
. When starting or driving on a steep
uphill grade, shift to the
&M
position
and operate the paddle shifter to shift
down to 1st gear similar to a manual
transmission vehicle.
The GT-R dual clutch transmission was devel-
oped specifically to maximize vehicle perfor-
mance and driving enjoyment. The GT-R
transmission components were designed using
different engineering standards than typical passenger car transmissions. Because of this,
the GT-R has different operating characteristics,
and various rattle noises may be heard during
some driving conditions because of the follow-
ing items:
.
Gear clearances
. Ultralight flywheel
. Dry sump lubrication
These noises do not indicate that there is a
malfunction.
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DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION
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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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ment. When the cooling fan is operat-
ing, be sure that hands or other items
do not get caught in it.
DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSIONThe GT-R dual clutch transmission is a newly-
developed system that uses an electronically
controlled multiple-disc wet clutch attached to
the highly efficient manual transmission. This
transmission has two driving modes.
.
&Aposition (Automatic gearshift):
allows automatic shifting of the manual
transmission.
.
&M
position (Manual gearshift):
allows quick shifting of the manual transmis-
sion.
NOTE:.
&M
position driving is recommended
when driving up hills or accelerating
from a stop on a cold morning.
.
&M
position driving is recommended if
you feel shift shocks or jerkiness in the
&Aposition in cold temperatures.
. When starting or driving on a steep
uphill grade, shift to the
&M
position
and operate the paddle shifter to shift
down to 1st gear similar to a manual
transmission vehicle.
The GT-R dual clutch transmission was devel-
oped specifically to maximize vehicle perfor-
mance and driving enjoyment. The GT-R transmission components were designed using
different engineering standards than typical
passenger car transmissions. Because of this,
the GT-R has different operating characteristics,
and various rattle noises may be heard during
some driving conditions because of the follow-
ing items:
.
Gear clearances
. Ultralight flywheel
. Dry sump lubrication
These noises do not indicate that there is a
malfunction.
WARNING
. Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while shifting from the
&Por
&N
position to the
&R
or
&A↔&M
position. Always depress the brake
pedal until shifting is completed.
Failure to do so could cause loss
of control and an accident.
. Cold engine idle speed is high, so
use caution when shifting into a
forward or reverse gear before the
engine has warmed up.
. Never shift to the
&Por
&Rposition
while the vehicle is moving forward.
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DRIVING THE VEHICLE
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5. Push the shift lever button and move theshift lever to the
&N
position while holding
down the shift lock.
Push the ignition switch to the ON position to
unlock the steering wheel. Now the vehicle may
be moved to the desired location.
If the battery is discharged completely, the
steering wheel cannot be unlocked. Do not
move the vehicle with the steering wheel locked.
NOTICE
If the shift lever cannot be moved out of
the
&P
position after performing the
shift lock release procedure, immedi-
ately have the vehicle inspected by a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
Adaptive shift controlThe adaptive shift control system automatically
operates when the transmission is in the
&A
position and selects an appropriate gear de-
pending on the road conditions such as uphill,
downhill or curving roads.Control on uphill and curving roads:A low gear is maintained that suits the degree of
the slope or curve to allow smooth driving with a
small number of shifts.
Control on downhill roads:The adaptive shift control system shifts to a low
gear that suits the degree of the slope, and uses
the engine brake to reduce the number of times
that the foot brake must be used.Control on winding roads:A low gear is maintained on continuous curves
that involve repeated acceleration and decelera-
tion, so that smooth acceleration is available
instantly when the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed.NOTE:Adaptive shift control may not operate
when the transmission oil temperature is
low immediately after the start of driving
or when it is very hot. If this occurs, switch
to the
&M
position and downshift if neces-
sary.
&M
position
Changing to the
&M
position:
To change to the
&M
position from the
&A
position, either move the shift lever to the
&M
side or operate the paddle shifter. The position
indicator indicates the gear position with the
indication of “M”.
If the paddle shifter is used, the first operation
changes from the
&Aposition to the
&Mposition,
and the second and later operations change the gears.
To return to the
&Aposition, move the shift lever
to the
&M
side again. The position indicator
indicates the gear position with the indication of
“A”.
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Normal driving:Drive with the shift lever in the
&Aposition.
The appropriate gear will be automatically
shifted according to the position of the accel-
erator pedal, the driving speed and driving
conditions.
Passing or hill climbing:.
&Aposition:
Fully depress the accelerator pedal to the floor.
This shifts the transmission down into a lower
gear depending on the vehicle speed.
NOTE:When starting or driving on a steep uphill
grade, shift to the
&M
position and operate
the paddle shifter to shift down to 1st gear
as a manual transmission vehicle.
.
&M
position:
Use the paddle shifter to shift down, then
depress the accelerator pedal depending on
the vehicle speed.
Driving on a downhill:.
&Aposition:
The system shifts down according to the degree
of downhills to increase the effectiveness of the
engine brake. .
&M
position:
When driving on a long slope, selecting the
&M
position and 4th or 3rd gear will provide gentle
engine braking.
When driving on a steep downhill, selecting the&M
position and 2nd or 1st gear will provide
powerful engine braking.
WARNING
. When the shift lever is in the
&A
position, the adaptive shift control
system will stay in a low gear in
order to maintain the effectiveness
of the engine brake. However if the
vehicle is traveling too fast depend-
ing on the degree of the slope, you
should shift to the
&M
position and
use the paddle shifter to shift down.
If you continue to use only the foot
brake, a high load will be applied to
the brake, which may overheat,
reducing its effectiveness. Be sure
to use the engine brake together
with the foot brake. (
“Adaptive
shift control” page 5-17)
. The adaptive shift control system
may not operate when the transmis-
sion is not warm immediately after the start of driving, or when the oil
temperature is high. In this case,
depending on the degree of the
slope, you should shift to the
&M
position and select a lower gear.
. Do not downshift abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
When stopping the vehicleLeave the shift lever in the
&A↔&Mor&Rposition
and firmly depress the foot brake pedal.
If the vehicle will be stopped for a long period of
time, apply the parking brake and move the shift
lever to the
&Por
&Nposition as necessary.WARNING
. Do not race the engine while the
vehicle is stopped. Doing so may
accelerate the vehicle suddenly and
cause an accident when shifting to a
driving gear.
. While the engine is running, the
propeller shaft that transmits torque
from the engine to the transmission
is turning at all times. Crawling or
reaching under the vehicle while the
engine is running may result in
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TransmissionThe transmission mode differs depending on the shift lever position,
&Aor
&M.
&Aposition:Set up modeFeatures
.
In addition to the normal mode functions, this mode allows you to achieve higher
engine speed, greater powertrain torque and engine braking.
Normal
(light is off)
.
For everyday driving an appropriate gear position is automatically selected for optimal
fuel mileage.
.
This mode controls powertrain torque on snowy roads and slippery surfaces making
starting and driving easier.
&M
position:Set up mode Features
.
This mode allows you to shift gears more quickly than the normal mode.
.
This mode will not allow the transmission to automatically upshift even when the
engine speed reaches the red zone. Do not rev the engine into the red zone.
.
When the engine speed is low, downshift will be automatically carried out to ensure
driving performance.
Normal
(light is off)
.
Upshift will be automatically carried out just before the red zone to prevent excessive
engine speed.
.
When the engine speed is low, downshift will be automatically carried out to ensure
driving performance.
NOTE:The SNOW mode cannot be selected with the transmission in the
&M
position.
NOTICE
. When the engine speed approaches
the red zone, shift to a higher gear
or reduce the engine speed. Operat-
ing the engine in the red zone may
cause serious engine damage.
. Quick shifting in the R mode with
the transmission in the
&M
position
is available when the engine speed
is high. However, the transmission
may shift more slowly when the
engine speed is low. This does not
indicate that there is a malfunction.
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Failure to do so may result in a
collision or serious personal injury.
NOTICE
When the vehicle is stopped on a hill,
do not hold the vehicle in place by
depressing the accelerator pedal. Doing
so may cause the clutch to overheat and
result in transmission damage. Use the
brakes to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
The hill start assist system automatically keeps
the brakes applied to help prevent the vehicle
from rolling backwards in the time it takes the
driver to release the brake pedal and apply the
accelerator when the vehicle is stopped on a hill.
Hill start assist will operate automatically under
the following conditions:
. The shift lever is moved to a forward or
reverse position.
. The vehicle is stopped completely on a hill
by applying the brake.
The maximum holding time is 2 seconds. After 2
seconds the vehicle will begin to roll back and
hill start assist will stop operating completely.
Hill start assist will not operate when the shift lever is moved to the
&Nor
&Pposition or on a
flat and level road.
NOTE:This system does not function when the
Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC) system
warning appears on the vehicle informa-
tion display located in the tachometer.
(
“VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL
(VDC) SYSTEM WARNING” page 2-35)
NOTICE
Follow these recommendations to ob-
tain maximum engine performance and
ensure the future reliability and econo-
my of your new vehicle. Failure to
follow these recommendations may
result in shortened engine life and
reduced engine performance.
Please observe the following types of driving
until the mileage shown below has been
reached.
Until 300 miles (500 km):
. Do not depress the accelerator pedal more
than halfway and avoid rapid acceleration.
. Drive with the engine speed kept at less
than 3,500 RPM.
. Avoid unnecessary quick steering, abrupt
braking and driving on poor roads.
300 to 1,200 miles (500 to 2,000 km)
. Avoid rapid acceleration in a low gear (1st to
3rd gears) with the accelerator pedal fully
depressed. Depress the pedal slowly.
. Avoid unnecessary quick steering and
abrupt braking.
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