2013 NISSAN GT-R headlights

Cruise control system warning .................................... 2-39
Low fuel warning ............................................................. 2-39
Door/trunk open warning .............................................. 2-40
Low washer fluid warning ............................................. 2-40
No key warning ................................................................ 2-40
Operation displays ................................................................ 2-41 Engine start operation indicator .................................. 2-41
Shift “P” warning ............................................................. 2-42
“PUSH” warning .............................................................. 2-42
Steering lock release malfunction indicator ............. 2-42
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ................................ 2-43
Intelligent Key removal indicator .................................. 2-43
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ................ 2-43
Security systems ................................................................... 2-44
Vehicle security system ................................................. 2-44
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ......................... 2-45
Windshield wiper and washer switch .............................. 2-46 Using the wipers ............................................................. 2-47
Using the washer ............................................................ 2-48
Rear window defroster switch ........................................... 2-48
Headlight and turn signal switch ...................................... 2-49
Xenon headlights ............................................................. 2-49
Headlight switch .............................................................. 2-49
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................... 2-52
Horn ........................................................................\
.................. 2-53 Heated seats (if so equipped) .......................................... 2-53
Turning on the heaters ................................................. 2-53
Turning off the heaters ................................................. 2-53
Power outlets ........................................................................\
2-54
Storage ........................................................................\
........... 2-55 Cup holders .................................................................... 2-55
Sunglasses holder ........................................................ 2-56
Door pocket .................................................................... 2-57
Glove box ........................................................................\
2-57Console box ................................................................... 2-58
Coat hooks ..................................................................... 2-58
Windows ........................................................................\
........ 2-59 Power windows ............................................................. 2-59
Interior lights ........................................................................\
.. 2-61
Map lights ....................................................................... 2-61
Interior light control switch ......................................... 2-62
Vanity mirror lights ................................................................ 2-63
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver .................................... 2-63
Programming HomeLink®............................................ 2-64
Programming HomeLink®for
Canadian customers .................................................... 2-65
Operating the HomeLink
®universal transceiver ... 2-65
Programming trouble-diagnosis ................................ 2-65
Clearing the programmed information ..................... 2-66
Reprogramming a single HomeLink
®button ......... 2-66
If your vehicle is stolen ................................................ 2-66

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL
The instrument brightness can be adjusted
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the switch to adjust the brightness up
*1or 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 control” page
2-11)
. Drive computer
(
“Drive computer” page 2-14)
. Warning display
(
“Warning display” page 2-32)
. Operation display
(
“Operation displays” page 2-41)
. Cruise control display
(
“Cruise control” page 5-34)
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

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NOTICE
While the warning light is illuminated,
the engine output is controlled so that
it does not increase.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
The light will blink when the VDC system or the
traction control system is operating, thus alerting
the driver that the vehicle is nearing its traction
limits. The road surface may be slippery.
If the VDC warning light illuminates when the
VDC system is turned on, this light alerts the
driver to the fact that the VDC system’s fail-safe
mode is operating, for example the VDC or hill
start assist system may not be functioning
properly. Have the system checked by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer. If a malfunction occurs
in the system, the VDC system function will be
canceled but the vehicle is still driveable.
(
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
page 5-49)
INDICATOR LIGHTS
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.
Exterior light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the headlight
switch is turned to the AUTO,orposition and the front parking lights, instrument
panel lights, rear combination lights, license
plate lights or headlights are on. The indicator
turns off when these lights are turned off.
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 1-37)
High beam indicator light
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.
The malfunction indicator light may also come on
steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or
if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make
sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 US
gallons (12 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20 seconds

5. Confirm that the security indicator lightcomes on. The security indicator light stays
on for about 30 seconds. The vehicle
security system is now pre-armed. After
about 30 seconds the vehicle security
system automatically shifts into the armed
phase. The security light begins to flash
once every approximately 3 seconds. If,
during this 30-second pre-arm time period,
the door is unlocked, or the ignition switch is
pushed to ACC or ON, the system will not
arm.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors, hood, and trunk lid locked
with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position. When pushing the ignition switch
to the ACC or ON position, the system will
be released.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the follow-
ing alarm:
. The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
. The alarm automatically turns off after
approximately 1 minute. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm is activated by:
.
Opening the door or the trunk lid without
using the button on the Intelligent Key, the
door handle request switch or the mechan-
ical key. (Even if the door is opened by
releasing the door inside lock knob, the
alarm will activate.)
. Opening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm will stop by:
.Unlocking a door by pushing the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key.
. Unlocking a door by pushing the door
handle request switch.
. Pushing the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered Intelligent Key. Never leave these
keys in the vehicle. FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
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XENON HEADLIGHTS
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
. When xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent
an electric shock, never attempt to
modify or disassemble. Always have
your xenon headlights replaced at a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
. Xenon headlights provide consider-
ably more light than conventional
headlights. If they are not correctly
aimed, they might temporarily blind
an oncoming driver or the driver
ahead of you and cause a serious
accident. If headlights are not aimed
correctly, immediately take your ve-
hicle to a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer and have the headlights
adjusted correctly.
When the xenon headlight is initially turned on,
its brightness or color varies slightly. However,
the color and brightness will soon stabilize. NOTE:
.
The life of xenon headlights will be
shortened by frequent on-off opera-
tion. It is generally desirable not to turn
off the headlights for short intervals
(for example, when the vehicle stops at
a traffic signal) . Even when the daytime
running lights are active, the xenon
headlights do not turn on. This way the
life of the xenon headlights is not
reduced.
. If the xenon headlight bulb is close to
burning out, the brightness will drasti-
cally decrease, the light will start
blinking, or the color of the light will
become reddish. If one or more of the
above signs appear, contact a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
Turning the switch to theposition:
The clearance, side marker, tail, license plate
and instrument lights will come on and the
daytime running light will remain on.
Turning the switch to the
position:
Headlights will come on and all the other lights
remain on. The daytime running light will turn off.
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH

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Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in theAUTO position
*1.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch
to the OFF,
orposition.
The autolight system can turn on the headlights
automatically when it is dark and turn off the
headlights when it is light. If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened, the
headlights remain on for 45 seconds.
Refer to the separate Multi Function Display
Owner’s Manual.
Headlight beam select
When the headlights are on, push the lever to
the front of the vehicle
*1to switch to the high
beams. The high-beam indicator light illumi-
nates. (
“High beam indicator light” page 2-
30)
Pull the lever to the neutral position
*2to
switch to the low beams.
Pulling the lever toward you
*3will flash the
headlight high beam even when the headlight
switch is in the OFF position.

CAUTION
Use low beams when there are cars
approaching from the opposite direc-
tion, during city driving and at similar
times.
Battery saver system
A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in theorposition and the ignition switch in the ACC,
OFF or LOCK position. (“Light reminder
chime” page 2-31)
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the lights will automatically turn off 45
seconds after the ignition switch has been
pushed to the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights automatically turn
off, the lights will turn on when the ignition
switch is pushed to the ON position.
NOTICE
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for
extended periods of time even if the
headlights turn off automatically.
Daytime running light system
The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position. Turn the headlight switch to the
position for full illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
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with a dry cloth.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.
NOTICE
.The battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the
engine is not running.
. Do not use the seat heater for
extended periods or when no one
is using the seat.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar
materials.
CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
. This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical acces-
sory being used is turned OFF.
. When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water to
contact the outlet.
NOTICE
.Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
. Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on. .
Push the plug in as far as it will go.
If good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
POWER OUTLETS