2013 NISSAN GT-R transmission

TRANSMISSION OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS
MechanismOperation characteristics
Base Manual transmission
.The GT-R transmission design is different from transmissions used in conventional passenger cars. The GT-R uses a transmission gear
design, light flywheel and a dry sump lubrication system to provide maximum vehicle performance. Because the GT-R Transmission design
is different, noises may be louder. When the transmission temperature is high, rattling, shaking and jarring noises may be heard.
.Clattering noises may be heard while shifting..Appropriate gaps are provided between gears to achieve smooth gear rotation and steady tooth surface lubrication under the high-load
driving condition. However, this causes a rattling noise.
.If the shift lever is moved from&Rto&A↔&Mposition, or&A↔&Mto&Rposition before the vehicle stops, you may not be able to shift gear
or it may take longer to shift gear. Make sure to depress the brake pedal and check that the vehicle has stopped before shifting.
Multiple disc wet clutch
.When stopping the vehicle with the shift lever in the&Ror&A↔&Mposition, be sure to firmly depress the brake pedal. The vehicle may
slowly move if the brake pedal is not depressed.
.Avoid depressing the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time. Depressing the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time could
cause the clutch to overheat and accelerate deterioration.
.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.
Electronic oil pressure
control The following conditions are caused due to changes in fluid viscosity as a result of temperature changes.
.When the transmission oil is extremely cold or extremely hot, the transmission may feel like it is slipping during shifts or there may be hard
shifts. This is normal. Transmission shifting should return to normal when the transmission oil returns to normal operating temperatures.
.When the transmission oil temperature is extremely cold, the time required to run a system check may increase. During the system check,
the shift lever must stay in the&Pposition. Move the shift lever after turning off the system check display. Also, it is normal to hear clicking
noises during the transmission systems check.
Changing modes
.The higher shift speeds in the&Mposition may result in shift shock and jerkiness when starting or shifting..The quickest shifting in the R mode with the transmission in the&Mposition is available when the engine speed is high. However, the
transmission may shift more slowly when the engine speed is low.
Mechanical Limited Slip
Differential (LSD) If the vehicle accelerates from a stop with the steering wheel turned half a turn in cold temperatures, the inner wheel tire may slip and some
noise or vibration may be heard. This phenomenon occurs because the viscosity of the differential oil becomes thicker and the Limited Slip
Differential (LSD) operates with increasing load. When the steering wheel is returned to the straight ahead position or the differential oil warms
up, the noise and vibration decrease.
GT-R OverviewGTR-29

GTR-30GT-R Overview
MechanismOperation characteristics
Electronically-controlled
All-wheel drive (AWD) If the vehicle accelerates from a stop with the steering wheel turned half a turn in cold temperatures, it may be hard to move the vehicle when
the accelerator pedal is depressed. This phenomenon is unique to AWD vehicles and is caused by the speed difference between the front and
rear wheel. This is not a malfunction. Resolve the phenomenon by returning the steering wheel to the straight ahead position. You can also
alleviate the phenomenon by operating the transmission set up switch and using 2WD drive only when the steering wheel is turned significantly
at a low speeds. Normally, the vehicle will not switch to 2WD drive when the set up switch is operated. (
“Tight corner braking
phenomenon” page 5-42)
Ultralight flywheel
.An ultralight flywheel is provided to achieve rapid engine response to the accelerator pedal operation. The engine rotation fluctuations
become larger than conventional vehicles. Rattling, shaking or jarring noises may be heard when idling or driving at a low speed.
.Rattling noises may be heard when the engine is started or stopped.

1. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-49)
2. Paddle shifters (P.5-15)
3. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*
4. Meters and gauges (P.2-5)
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)— MRK (Mark) switch*
— Cruise control (P.5-34) 6. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-46)
7. VDC, transmission and suspension set up
switches (P.5-24)
8. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-20)
9. Hood release handle (P.3-18)
10. Intelligent Key port (P.5-11) 11. Horn (P.2-53)
12. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (P.3-26)
13. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)
14. Parking brake (P.5-33, P.5-45)
15. Shift lever (P.5-15)
*: Refer to the separate Multi Function Display
Owner’s Manual.
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COCKPIT

1. Trip A/B reset switch (P.2-6)
2. Speedometer (P.2-6)
3. Tachometer (P.2-7)/Upshift indicator (P.2-9)
4. Transmission position indicator (P.2-8)
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)
6. ENTER switch (P.2-14)7. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-11)
8. Vehicle information display (P.2-11)
9. Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-6)
10. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)
11. NEXT switch (P.2-14)
NOTE:
.
Meters and gauges will illuminate
when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position.
. The needle indicators may move
slightly after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position. This does
not indicate that there is a malfunction.
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METERS AND GAUGES

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1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
2. Battery (P.8-17)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-12)
4. Strut support bar (P.GTR-9)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-12)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-15)7. Air cleaner (P.8-20)
8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-10)
10. Coolant reservoir cap (pressure type) (P.8-10)
11. Coolant reservoir (P.8-10)
12. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-16) ITEMS GT-R SPECIFIED FLUIDS
Engine oil Mobil 1 (0W-40)*1
Transmission oil Genuine NISSAN Transmission
Oil R35 Special
Differential oil
(front and rear) Differential Oil R35 COMPE-
TITION type 2189E
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid
R35 Special II*2
*1: Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic) is the factory fill oil. The VR38 engine with its plasma-sprayed
bores was developed using this oil. NISSAN
cannot ensure proper engine operation and
durability if other 0W-40 synthetic oil is used. If
Mobil 1 (0W-40) is not available, Mobil 1 (10W-
40) (100% synthetic) may be used; however,
some performance loss may be noticed.
*2: Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II is the factory fill brake fluid. The Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) unit and other related parts were
specially designed for this brake fluid and NISSAN
cannot ensure proper operation of the vehicle if
other brake fluid is used.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Warninglight Name
Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light 2-24
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light2-25
Brake warning light
2-25
Charge warning light 2-26
Engine oil pressure warning
light 2-26
Intelligent Key warning light 2-26
Low tire pressure warning light 2-26
Master warning light
2-28
Seat belt warning light 2-28
Supplemental air bag warning
light 2-28
Transmission warning light 2-29 Warning
light Name
Page
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light 2-30
Indicator light Name
Page
Cruise main switch indicator
light 2-30
Cruise set switch indicator light 2-30
Exterior light indicator
2-30
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-30
High beam indicator light 2-30
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-30
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
2-31
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-31
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

1-4Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Seat AdjustmentSwitch OperationLocation
Forward and backward
*AMove the switch*Aforward or backward until the desired seat position is obtained.
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seats
Reclining
*ATurn the switch*Aforward and backward until the desired seatback angle is
obtained.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes
for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (
“Precautions on seat
belt usage” page 1-6)
Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in the
&Pposition with the parking brake fully applied.
Seat lifter (front)
*BPush the switch up or down*Bto raise or lower the front portion of the seat.
Driver’s seat
Seat lifter (rear)
*AMove the switch*Aup or down to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat.

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ........................................................................\
............... 2-3
Instrument panel ....................................................................... 2-4
Meters and gauges .................................................................. 2-5Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-6
Odometer/twin trip odometer ......................................... 2-6
Tachometer ........................................................................\
.. 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............................... 2-7
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
... 2-8
Transmission position indicator ...................................... 2-8
Upshift indicator ................................................................. 2-9
Instrument brightness control ...................................... 2-11
Vehicle information display ................................................. 2-11 Engine oil level display ................................................... 2-12
Transmission system check display ............................ 2-13
Drive computer ...................................................................... 2-14 Current fuel consumption ............................................. 2-15
Vehicle speed ................................................................... 2-15
Cruise control ................................................................... 2-15
Average fuel consumption and speed ....................... 2-16
Elapsed time and trip odometer .................................. 2-16
Distance to empty ........................................................... 2-17
Outside air temperature ................................................ 2-17
Setting (drive computer) ............................................... 2-18
Warning (drive computer) ............................................. 2-23 Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .......... 2-24
Checking bulbs ............................................................. 2-24
Warning lights ................................................................ 2-24
Indicator lights ............................................................... 2-61
Audible reminders ......................................................... 2-31
Warning display .................................................................... 2-32
Engine oil low pressure warning ............................... 2-33
Engine system warning ............................................... 2-33
Shift lever position warning ........................................ 2-34
Transmission system warning .................................... 2-34
Transmission oil high temperature warning ............ 2-34
Transmission clutch high temperature warning ..... 2-35Parking brake release warning .................................. 2-35
Low brake fluid warning .............................................. 2-35
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning .............. 2-36
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system warning .............................................................. 2-36
AWD clutch high temperature warning ................... 2-36
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning ................. 2-37
AWD system warning .................................................. 2-37
Low tire pressure warning .......................................... 2-38
Run-flat tire warning ..................................................... 2-38Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) warning ............................................................ 2-38