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1. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-47)
2. Paddle shifters (P.5-13)
3. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*
4. Meters and gauges (P.2-4)
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)— MRK (Mark) switch*
— Cruise control (P.5-28) 6. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-45)
7. VDC, transmission and suspension set up
switches (P.5-21)
8. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-19)
9. Hood release handle (P.3-17)
10. Intelligent Key port (P.5-10)
11. Horn (P.2-50) 12. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (P.3-25)
13. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-8)
14. Parking brake (P.5-27, P.5-37)
15. Shift lever (P.5-13)
*: Refer to the separate Multi Function Display
Owner’s Manual.
Illustrated table of contents
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Cockpit............................................................ 2-2
Instrument panel ................................................ 2-3
Meters and gauges ............................................. 2-4
Speedometer ................................................ 2-5
Odometer/twin trip odometer ............................ 2-5
Tachometer ................................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................... 2-6
Fuel gauge ................................................... 2-7
Transmission position indicator .......................... 2-7
Upshift indicator ............................................. 2-8
Instrument brightness control .......................... 2-10
Vehicle information display .................................. 2-10
Engine oil level display .................................. 2-11
Transmission system check display ................... 2-12
Drive computer ................................................ 2-13
Current fuel consumption ............................... 2-14
Vehicle speed ............................................. 2-14
Cruise control ............................................. 2-14
Average fuel consumption and speed. ............... 2-15
Elapsed time and trip odometer ....................... 2-15
Distance to empty ........................................ 2-16
Outside air temperature ................................. 2-16
Setting (drive computer) ................................ 2-17
Warning (drive computer) ............................... 2-21
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ....... 2-23
Checking bulbs ........................................... 2-23 Warning lights
............................................. 2-23
Indicator lights ............................................. 2-28
Audible reminders ........................................ 2-30
Warning display ............................................... 2-31
Engine oil low pressure warning ...................... 2-32
Engine system warning .................................. 2-32
Shift lever position warning ............................. 2-32
Transmission system warning .......................... 2-33
Transmission oil high temperature warning ......... 2-33
Transmission clutch high temperature warning. .... 2-33
Parking brake release warning ......................... 2-34
Low brake fluid warning ................................. 2-34
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning ........... 2-34
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
warning ..................................................... 2-35
AWD clutch high temperature warning .............. 2-35
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning ............. 2-35
AWD system warning .................................... 2-36
Low tire pressure warning .............................. 2-36
Run-flat tire warning ..................................... 2-36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning .................................................... 2-37
Cruise control system warning ........................ 2-37
Low fuel warning .......................................... 2-37
Door/trunk open warning. ............................... 2-38
Low washer fluid warning ............................... 2-38
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1. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-47)
2. Paddle shifters (P.5-13)
3. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*
4. Meters and gauges (P.2-4)
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)— MRK (Mark) switch*
— Cruise control (P.5-28) 6. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-45)
7. VDC, transmission and suspension set up
switches (P.5-21)
8. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-19)
9. Hood release handle (P.3-17)
10. Intelligent Key port (P.5-10)
11. Horn (P.2-50) 12. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (P.3-25)
13. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-8)
14. Parking brake (P.5-27, P.5-37)
15. Shift lever (P.5-13)
*: Refer to the separate Multi Function Display
Owner’s Manual.
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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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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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.When the outside air temperature is
lower than 37 8F(3 8C) , the low outside
temperature warning will be displayed
and “ICY” is indicated on the outside
air temperature display. (
“Low
outside temperature warning” page 2-
18)
SETTING (drive computer)This is used to set the alert, maintenance and
optional settings.
Use the NEXT switch
to select an item,
then confirm with the ENTER switch
to
change to the corresponding setting screen.
To return to the initial setting screen, press and
hold the ENTER switch
for more than 1
second.
NOTE:. When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set memory will be erased
and the settings return to the default.
. Setting is not possible in the following cases.
— The vehicle is being driven.
— A warning display is active.
— The instrument brightness control
level display is active.
— The cruise control status is dis- played.
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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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