2014 NISSAN GT-R cruise control

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning lightIntelligent Key warning lightCruise set switch indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightLow tire pressure warning lightExterior light indicator
Master warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Brake warning lightSeat belt warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Supplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightTransmission warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Cruise main switch indicator light
CHECKING BULBS
With 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 a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system checked bya GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
WARNING LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warn-
ing light
Thewarning 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 5-40)
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

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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2-40Instruments and controls
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WARN-
ING
This will appear if the cruise control system is
not functioning properly. (“Cruise set
switch indicator light” page 2-31)
LOW FUEL WARNING
This will appear when the fuel level in the tank is
getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient,
preferably before the fuel gauge reaches the
empty (E) position.
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:
.
The low fuel warning will appear when
the amount of fuel remaining in the
tank decreases to approximately 3 US
gallons (12 liters) .
. The timing of the low fuel warning
display may change depending on
braking, turning, acceleration, or going
up or down hills.
. If the vehicle is not refueled after the
low fuel warning appears, the display
will change to “
”. This change
timing may become earlier depending
on the driving conditions. This does not
indicate that there is a malfunction.

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ............................... 5-3Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................................... 5-3Three-way catalyst ............................................................. 5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ................... 5-4
Avoiding collision and rollover ........................................ 5-7
Off-road recovery ............................................................... 5-7
Rapid air pressure loss ..................................................... 5-8
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................................ 5-8All-Wheel Drive (AWD) driving safety precautions .... 5-9
Push-button ignition switch ................................................... 5-9
Operating range for engine start ................................ 5-10
Ignition switch operation ............................................... 5-10
Ignition switch positions ................................................ 5-10
Emergency engine shut off ........................................... 5-11
Intelligent Key battery discharge ................................. 5-11
Before starting the engine .................................................. 5-13
Starting the engine ............................................................... 5-13
Driving the vehicle ................................................................ 5-15 Dual clutch transmission ............................................... 5-15
Driving tips ........................................................................\
5-21
VDC, transmission and suspension setup switches .... 5-24 How to switch the modes ............................................ 5-25
Features of each mode .................................................. 5-26
Turbocharger system ............................................................ 5-30 R mode start function ......................................................... 5-31
How to use R mode start function ........................... 5-32
Parking brake ........................................................................\
. 5-32
Cruise control ........................................................................\
5-33 Precautions on cruise control .................................... 5-34Steering-wheel-mounted controls ............................ 5-34
Indicators and display .................................................. 5-35
Cruise control operations ........................................... 5-35
Hill Start Assist ..................................................................... 5-37
Break-in schedule ................................................................ 5-38
Wheel alignment ........................................................... 5-38
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .................................................. 5-39
Increasing fuel economy ..................................................... 5-40
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ...................................................... 5-40 AWD warning light ....................................................... 5-40
Tight corner braking phenomenon ........................... 5-42
Tires ........................................................................\
.......... 5-43AWD system characteristics ...................................... 5-43
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) .......................................... 5-44
Parking/parking on hills ....................................................... 5-45
Power steering ...................................................................... 5-46
Brake system ........................................................................\
. 5-47 Braking precautions ..................................................... 5-47
Parking brake break-in ................................................. 5-47

a vehicle. They could release the
parking brake and cause an acci-
dent.
To apply: Pull the parking brake lever up.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. While pulling up on the parking brake lever slightly, push the button
*Aand lower the
lever completely.
3. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out.
The cruise control allows driving at speeds
above 25 MPH (40 km/h) without keeping your
foot on the accelerator pedal.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when
driving under the following conditions.
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
.When it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed.
. In heavy traffic or in traffic that
varies in speed.
. On winding or hilly roads.
. On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice,
etc.) .
. In very windy areas.
NOTE:
. When the SAVE mode is selected with
the transmission setup switch, the
acceleration and deceleration can be
controlled smoothly. When the SAVE
mode is selected, the maximum setting
speed is lower than the one in the
normal mode. When the vehicle ap- proaches a gentle uphill, there may be
a slight delay as the vehicle returns to
the preset speed. However, the vehicle
will gradually accelerate and return to
the preset speed.
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CRUISE CONTROL

5-34Starting and driving
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CON-
TROL
.If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
will cancel automatically. The SET indicator
will blink and the cruise control system
warning will appear to warn the driver.
(
“Cruise control system warning” page
2-40)
. If the engine coolant temperature becomes
excessively high, the cruise control system
will be canceled automatically.
. If the SET indicator blinks, turn the cruise
control main switch off and contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
. The SET indicator may sometimes blink
when the cruise control main switch is
turned on while pushing the RESUME/
ACCELERATE, SET/COAST or CANCEL
switch. To properly set the cruise control
system, perform the steps below in the order
indicated.
STEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED
CONTROLS
1. MAIN switch
Turns cruise control ON/OFF.
2. SET/COAST switch (pressed down) Lowers the set vehicle speed.
3. RESUME/ACCELERATE switch (pressed up) Raises the set vehicle speed.
4. CANCEL switch
Cancels cruise control.

INDICATORS AND DISPLAY
1. CRUISE displayDisplays the set vehicle speed.
2. CRUISE indicator
Informs the driver that the MAIN switch is ON.
3. SET indicator Informs the driver that the vehicle is driving at the
set speed.
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
Constant-speed driving
To set the cruising speed, perform the following
procedure.
1. Push the MAIN switch on. The CRUISEindicator will come on.
2. Accelerate your vehicle to the desiredspeed, push the SET/COAST switch and
release it. (The SET indicator will illuminate
in the instrument panel.) Take your foot off
the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will
maintain the set speed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle speed reaches approximately
3 MPH (5 km/h) over the set speed, the set
speed on the vehicle information display
blinks.
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NOTE:
.If cruise control was canceled by press-
ing the cancel switch or by depressing
the brake pedal, the system changes to
standby status.
. If you depress the brake pedal while
pushing the RESUME/ACCELERATE or
SET/COAST switch and reset at the
cruising speed, the cruise control will
be deactivated. Turn the MAIN switch
off once and then turn it on again.
Under the following conditions, cruise control
will be automatically canceled.
. Vehicle speed drops to below approximately
19 MPH (30 km/h) .
. Vehicle speed drops to more than approxi-
mately 8 MPH (13 km/h) below the set
vehicle speed.
. The shift lever is moved to a position other
than
&A↔&M.
. VDC operates.
. A tire is spinning.
. There is a malfunction in the cruise control
system.
WARNING
.Never rely solely on the hill start
assist system to prevent the vehicle
from moving backward on a hill.
Always drive carefully and atten-
tively. Depress the brake pedal
when the vehicle is stopped on a
steep hill. Be especially careful
when stopped on a hill on frozen
or muddy roads. Failure to prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards
may result in a loss of control of the
vehicle and possible serious injury
or death.
. The hill start assist system is not
designed to hold the vehicle at a
standstill on a hill. Depress the
brake pedal when the vehicle is
stopped on a steep hill. Failure to
do so may cause the vehicle to roll
backwards and may result in a
collision or serious personal injury.
. The hill start assist may not prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards
on a hill under all load or road
conditions. Always be prepared to
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards.
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
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HILL START ASSIST