
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 ...................................... 2-9
Upshift indicator ................................................................. 2-9
Instrument brightness control ...................................... 2-11
Vehicle information display ................................................. 2-12 Engine oil level display ................................................... 2-12
Transmission system check display ............................ 2-14
Drive computer ...................................................................... 2-15 Current fuel consumption ............................................. 2-15
Vehicle speed ................................................................... 2-16
Cruise control ................................................................... 2-16
Average fuel consumption and speed ....................... 2-16
Elapsed time and trip odometer .................................. 2-17
Distance to empty ........................................................... 2-17
Outside air temperature ................................................ 2-18
Setting (drive computer) ............................................... 2-19
Warning (drive computer) ............................................. 2-23 Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .......... 2-25
Checking bulbs ............................................................. 2-25
Warning lights ................................................................ 2-25
Indicator lights ............................................................... 2-62
Audible reminders ......................................................... 2-32
Warning display .................................................................... 2-33
Engine oil low pressure warning ............................... 2-34
Engine system warning ............................................... 2-34
Shift lever position warning ........................................ 2-35
Transmission system warning .................................... 2-35
Transmission oil high temperature warning ............ 2-35
Transmission clutch high temperature warning ..... 2-36Parking brake release warning .................................. 2-36
Low brake fluid warning .............................................. 2-36
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning .............. 2-37
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system warning .............................................................. 2-37
AWD clutch high temperature warning ................... 2-37
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning ................. 2-38
AWD system warning .................................................. 2-38
Low tire pressure warning .......................................... 2-39
Run-flat tire warning ..................................................... 2-39Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) warning ............................................................ 2-39
Cruise control system warning .................................. 2-40

Low fuel warning ............................................................. 2-40
Door/trunk open warning .............................................. 2-41
Low washer fluid warning ............................................. 2-41
No key warning ................................................................ 2-41
Operation displays ................................................................ 2-42 Engine start operation indicator .................................. 2-42
Shift “P” warning ............................................................. 2-43
“PUSH” warning .............................................................. 2-43
Steering lock release malfunction indicator ............. 2-43
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ................................ 2-44
Intelligent Key removal indicator .................................. 2-44
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ................ 2-44
Security systems ................................................................... 2-45 Vehicle security system ................................................. 2-45
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ......................... 2-46
Windshield wiper and washer switch .............................. 2-47 Using the wipers ............................................................. 2-48
Using the washer ............................................................ 2-49
Rear window defroster switch ........................................... 2-49
Headlight and turn signal switch ...................................... 2-50 Xenon headlights ............................................................. 2-50
Headlight switch .............................................................. 2-50
Horn ........................................................................\
.................. 2-53
Heated seats (if so equipped) .......................................... 2-53
Turning on the heaters ................................................... 2-53Turning off the heaters ................................................... 2-54 Power outlets ........................................................................\
2-54
Storage ........................................................................\
........... 2-56
Cup holders .................................................................... 2-56
Sunglasses holder ........................................................ 2-57
Door pocket .................................................................... 2-57
Glove box ........................................................................\
2-58Console box ................................................................... 2-58
Coat hooks ..................................................................... 2-59
Windows ........................................................................\
........ 2-59 Power windows ............................................................. 2-59
Interior lights ........................................................................\
.. 2-62
Map lights ....................................................................... 2-62
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 ... 2-66
Programming trouble-diagnosis ................................ 2-66
Clearing the programmed information ..................... 2-66
Reprogramming a single HomeLink
®button ......... 2-66
If your vehicle is stolen ................................................ 2-66

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.2-9)
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)
6. ENTER switch (P.2-15)7. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-11)
8. Vehicle information display (P.2-12)
9. Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-6)
10. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)
11. NEXT switch (P.2-15)
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

2-8Instruments and controls
NOTICE
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the
normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If gauge is over
the normal range, stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible. If the engine is
overheated, continued operation of the
vehicle may seriously damage the en-
gine. (
“If your vehicle overheats”
page 6-8)
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates the approximatefuel 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 2-40)
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
(
“Fuel-filler door” page 3-23)
NOTE:
If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
Malfunction 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 2-31)

1. ENTER switch2. NEXT switch3. Vehicle information display
The 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
*3can be
changed when the ignition switch is in the ON
position. Push the ENTER switch
*1to
change the display.
NOTE:
. The cruise control display is shown if
cruise control is set. (
“Cruise con-
trol” page 5-33)
. 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.
CURRENT FUEL CONSUMPTION
The current fuel economy is displayed when
driving.
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DRIVE COMPUTER

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VEHICLE SPEED
This displays the vehicle speed while driving.
CRUISE CONTROL
This displays the set cruise control status.
NOTE:
The cruise control display is shown if
cruise control is set. (
“Cruise control”
page 5-33)
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION
AND SPEED
This displays the average fuel economy and
average vehicle speed beginning from the time
when the display was last reset.
To reset the display, push and hold the NEXT
switch
for more than 1 second. (The
average fuel economy and average vehicle
speed are reset at the same time.)

NOTE:
.“
” is displayed during the first 1/3
mile (500 m) or the first 30 seconds
after a reset.
. The values are updated approximately
every 30 seconds.
ELAPSED TIME AND TRIP OD-
OMETER
This displays the elapsed time and trip odometer
beginning from the time when the display was
last reset.
To reset the display, push and hold the NEXT
switch
for more than 1 second. (The
elapsed time and trip odometer are reset at
the same time.)
DISTANCE TO EMPTY
This displays the approximate distance that the
vehicle can be driven based on the amount of
fuel remaining in the fuel tank and the actual fuel
consumption.
NOTE:
. If the fuel level is low, the low fuel
warning will be displayed. (
“Low
fuel warning” page 2-40)
. If the vehicle is not refueled after the
low fuel warning appears, the display
will change to “
”. This change
timing may become earlier depending
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When the warning light illuminates, perform cool
down driving (driving 1.3 mile (2 km) in 5th or
6th gear at a speed of approximately 37 - 50
MPH (60 - 80 km/h) while checking the
temperature of the transmission oil until the
warning light goes off.
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 1-40)
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
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