
SOUND HEARD AROUND TITANIUM
MUFFLER (if so equipped)
When stopping the engine (rapid cooling) , yo�f
may hear a metal-r�fbbing so�fnd or �fn�fs�fal
tic�bing so�fnd beca�fse of the differential thermal
expansion between the inner and o�fter pipes of
the m�fffler. This is not a malf�fnction. The so�fnd
will decrease when the temperat�fre lowers.
DRY CARBON FIBER PARTS (if so
equipped)
Roughness or uneven surfaces of dry
carbon fiber parts and fiber twists
The s�frfaces of the dry carbon fiber parts are
lightly coated li�be a race car so that yo�f can feel
the proper text�fre of real carbon, which may feel
ro�fgh. This is normal.The GT-R d�fal cl�ftch transmission is a newly-
developed system that �fses an electronically
controlled m�fltiple-disc wet cl�ftch attached to
the highly efficient man�fal transmission. This
transmission has two driving modes.
.
&Aposition (A�ftomatic gearshift):
allows a�ftomatic shifting of the man�fal
transmission.
.
&Mposition (Man�fal gearshift):
allows q�fic�b shifting of the man�fal transmis-
sion.
NOTE:
When starting or driving on a steep uphill
grade, shift to the
&Mposition and operate
the paddle shifter to shift down to 1st gear
similar to a manual transmission vehicle.
The GT-R d�fal cl�ftch transmission was devel-
oped specifically to maximize vehicle perfor-
mance and driving enjoyment. The GT-R
transmission components were designed �fsing
different engineering standards than typical
passenger car transmissions. Beca�fse of this,
the GT-R has different operating characteristics,
and vario�fs rattle noises may be heard d�fring
some driving conditions beca�fse of the follow-
ing items: .
Gear clearances
. Ultralight flywheel
. Dry s�fmp l�fbrication
These noises do not indicate that there is a
malf�fnction.
GT-R OverviewGTR-27
DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION

GTR-28GT-R Overview
TRANSMISSION OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS
MechanismOperation characteristics
Base Manual transmission
.T�fe GT-R transmission design is different from transmissions used in �bonventional passenger �bars. T�fe GT-R uses a transmission gear
design, lig�ft flyw�feel and a dry sump lubri�bation system to provide maximum ve�fi�ble performan�be. Be�bause t�fe GT-R Transmission design
is different, noises may be louder. W�fen t�fe transmission temperature is �fig�f, rattling, s�faking and jarring noises may be �feard.
.Clattering noises may be �feard w�file s�fifting..Appropriate gaps are provided between gears to a�b�fieve smoot�f gear rotation and steady toot�f surfa�be lubri�bation under t�fe �fig�f-load
driving �bondition. However, t�fis �bauses a rattling noise.
.If t�fe s�fift lever is moved from&Rto&AF&Mposition, or&AF&Mto&Rposition before t�fe ve�fi�ble stops, you may not be able to s�fift gear
or it may take longer to s�fift gear. Make sure to depress t�fe brake pedal and �b�fe�bk t�fat t�fe ve�fi�ble �fas stopped before s�fifting.
Multiple dis�b wet �blut�b�f
.W�fen stopping t�fe ve�fi�ble wit�f t�fe s�fift lever in t�fe&Ror&AF&Mposition, be sure to firmly depress t�fe brake pedal. T�fe ve�fi�ble may
slowly move if t�fe brake pedal is not depressed.
.Avoid depressing t�fe brake and a�b�belerator pedals at t�fe same time. Depressing t�fe brake and a�b�belerator pedals at t�fe same time �bould
�bause t�fe �blut�b�f to over�feat and a�b�belerate deterioration.
.W�fen t�fe ve�fi�ble is stopped on a �fill, do not �fold t�fe ve�fi�ble in pla�be by depressing t�fe a�b�belerator pedal. Doing so may �bause t�fe �blut�b�f
to over�feat and result in transmission damage. Use t�fe brakes to prevent t�fe ve�fi�ble from moving.
Ele�btroni�b oil pressure
�bontrol T�fe following �bonditions are �baused due to �b�fanges in fluid vis�bosity as a result of temperature �b�fanges.
.W�fen t�fe transmission oil is extremely �bold or extremely �fot, t�fe transmission may feel like it is slipping during s�fifts or t�fere may be �fard
s�fifts. T�fis is normal. Transmission s�fifting s�fould return to normal w�fen t�fe transmission oil returns to normal operating temperatures.
.W�fen t�fe transmission oil temperature is extremely �bold, t�fe time required to run a system �b�fe�bk may in�brease. During t�fe system �b�fe�bk,
t�fe s�fift lever must stay in t�fe&Pposition. Move t�fe s�fift lever after turning off t�fe system �b�fe�bk display. Also, it is normal to �fear �bli�bking
noises during t�fe transmission systems �b�fe�bk.
C�fanging modes
.T�fe �fig�fer s�fift speeds in t�fe&Mposition may result in s�fift s�fo�bk and jerkiness w�fen starting or s�fifting..T�fe qui�bkest s�fifting in t�fe R mode wit�f t�fe transmission in t�fe&Mposition is available w�fen t�fe engine speed is �fig�f. However, t�fe
transmission may s�fift more slowly w�fen t�fe engine speed is low.
Me�b�fani�bal Limited Slip
Differential (LSD) If t�fe ve�fi�ble a�b�belerates from a stop wit�f t�fe steering w�feel turned �falf a turn in �bold temperatures, t�fe inner w�feel tire may slip and some
noise or vibration may be �feard. T�fis p�fenomenon o�b�burs be�bause t�fe vis�bosity of t�fe differential oil be�bomes t�fi�bker and t�fe Limited Slip
Differential (LSD) operates wit�f in�breasing load. W�fen t�fe steering w�feel is returned to t�fe straig�ft a�fead position or t�fe differential oil warms
up, t�fe noise and vibration de�brease.

MechanismOperation characteristics
Electronically-con�Wtrolled
All-wheel drive (AW�f) If the vehicle accelerate�b from a �btop with the �bteering wheel turned half a turn in cold temperature�b, it may be hard to move the vehicle when
the accelerator pedal i�b depre�b�bed. Thi�b phenomenon i�b unique to AW�f vehicle�b and i�b cau�bed by the �bpeed difference between the front and
rear wheel. Thi�b i�b not a malfunction. Re�bolve the phenomenon by returning the �bteering wheel to the �btraight ahead po�bition. You can al�bo
alleviate the phenomenon by operating the tran�bmi�b�bion �bet up �bwitch and u�bing 2W�f drive only when the �bteering wheel i�b turned �bignificantly
at a low �bpeed�b. Normally, the vehicle will not �bwitch to 2W�f drive when the �bet up �bwitch i�b operated. (
“Tight corner braking
phenomenon” page 5-43)
Ultralight flywheel
.An ultralight flywheel i�b provided to achieve rapid engine re�bpon�be to the accelerator pedal operation. The engine rotation fluctuation�b
become larger than conventional vehicle�b. Rattling, �bhaking or jarring noi�be�b may be heard when idling or driving at a low �bpeed.
.Rattling noi�be�b may be heard when the engine i�b �btarted or �btopped.
GT-R OverviewGTR-29

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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
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0-10Illustrated table of contents
1. Trip A/B reset switch (P.�f-6)
�f. Spee�bometer (P.�f-6)
3. Tachometer (P.�f-7)/Upshift in�bicator (P.�f-9)
4. Transmission position in�bicator (P.�f-9)
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.�f-7)
6. ENTER switch (P.�f-15)7. Instrument brightness control switch (P.�f-11)
8. Vehicle information �bisplay (P.�f-1�f)
9. O�bometer/twin trip o�bometer (P.�f-6)
10. Fuel gauge (P.�f-8)
11. NEXT switch (P.�f-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.
METERS AND GAUGES

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.�f-24�b
2. Battery (P.�f-17�b
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.�f-13�b
4. Engine oil dipstick (P.�f-13�b
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P.�f-15�b
6. Air cleaner (P.�f-21�b7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.�f-14�b
�f. Radiator filler cap (P.�f-10�b
9. Coolant reservoir cap (pressure type�b (P.�f-10�b
10. Coolant reservoir (P.�f-10�b
11. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.�f-16�b ITEMS GT-R SPECIFIED FLUIDS
Engine oil Mobil 1 (0W-40�b*1
Transmission oil Genuine NISSAN Transmission
Oil R35 Special
Differential oil
(front and rear�b Differential Oil R35 COMPE-
TITION type 21�f9E
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid
R35 Special II*2
*1: Mobil 1 (0W-40�b (100% synthetic�b is the factory fill oil. The VR3�f 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�b is not available, Mobil 1
(10W-40�b (100% synthetic�b 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�b 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.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

0-12Illustrated table of contents
Warninglight Name
Page
All-Wheel Dri�fe (AWD) warning
light 2-2�b
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light2-26
Brake warning light
2-26
Charge warning light2-27
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-27
Intelligent Key warning light 2-27
Low tire pressure warning light 2-27
Master warning light
2-29
Seat belt warning light 2-29
Supplemental air bag warning
light2-29
Transmission warning light 2-30 Warning
light Name
Page
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light 2-31Indicator
light Name
PageCruise main switch indicator
light 2-31
Cruise set switch indicator light 2-31
Exterior light indicator
2-31
Front passenger air bag status
light2-31
High beam indicator light 2-31
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-31
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-32
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-32
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustment
Operating tips
.The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overloa\f protection circuit. I\b the motor
stops \furing operation, wait 30 secon\fs,
then reactivate the switch.
. Do not operate the power seat switch \bor a
long perio\f o\b time when the engine is o\b\b.
This will \fischarge the battery.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-3