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�f
The gauge may move slightly du�bing b�baking,
tu�bning, accele�bation, o�b going up o�b down hills�f
The gauge needle �betu�bns to E (Empty) afte�b the
ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK position�f
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers “E” (Empty) .
The low fuel wa�bning will be indicated on the
vehicle info�bmation display when the fuel tank is
getting low�f Refuel as soon as it is convenient,
p�befe�bably befo�be the gauge �beaches “E”�f The�be
will be a small �bese�bve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle �beaches “E”�f (
“Low
fuel wa�bning” page 2-40)
The
indicates that the fuel-fille�b doo�b is
located on the passenge�b’s side of the vehicle�f
(
“Fuel-fille�b doo�b” page 3-24)
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)
to go to ALERT > UPSHIFT. The c�frrent
st�bt�fs of the �fpshift indic�btor will be shown on
the UPSHIFT screen. Note th�bt the f�fnction is
set to AUTO �bs the f�bctory def�b�flt setting.
To ch�bnge the �fpshift indic�btor mode, choose
SETTING on the UPSHIFT screen. Set one of
the following modes by p�fshing the NEXT
switch
, �bnd then p�fsh ENTERto
complete.
. AUTO
. 3,000 to 6,300 RPM (MANUAL)
. OFF
The n�fmber will incre�bse by 100 RPM. To
incre�bse the n�fmber by 500 RPM, p�fsh �bnd
hold the NEXT switch
.
Example
When the maximum engine speed is
desired:
Set the �fpshift indic�btor to AUTO. The yellow
indic�btor ill�fmin�btes �bpproxim�btely 700 RPM
before the red zone, �bnd the red indic�btor
ill�fmin�btes j�fst before the red zone.
When the maximum engine torque is
desired:
Set the fig�fre �bt 6,000 RPM. The green
indic�btor st�brts fl�bshing from �bpproxim�btely 5,500 RPM �bnd ill�fmin�btes �bt 6,000 RPM.
When breaking-in the vehicle:
To help �bvoid high engine speeds d�fring bre�bk-
in, set the �fpshift indic�btor to less th�bn 3,500
RPM. The green indic�btor st�brts fl�bshing �bp-
proxim�btely 500 RPM before the set fig�fre �bnd
ill�fmin�btes from the set fig�fre. (
“Bre�bk-in
sched�fle” p�bge 5-39)
NOTE:
. There may be a slight difference be-
tween the timing of the upshift indica-
tor illumination and the tachometer
indication.
. When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set memory will be erased
and the mode returns to the default.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL
The instr�fment brightness c�bn be �bdj�fsted
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
P�fsh the switch to �bdj�fst the brightness �fp
*1
or down*2. The brightness level is shown on
the vehicle inform�btion displ�by.
When the he�bdlights �bre on, the brightness of
the interior switches is �blso �bdj�fsted �bt the s�bme
time.
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1. ENTER switch2. NEXT switch3. Vehicle in\form\btion displ\by
The drive computer displ\bys the \following
in\form\btion:
.Current \fuel consumption
. Vehicle speed
. Cruise control
. Aver\bge \fuel consumption \bnd speed
. El\bpsed time \bnd trip computer
. Dist\bnce to empty
. Outside \bir temper\bture .
Setting
. W\brning
The vehicle in\form\btion displ\by
*3c\bn be
ch\bnged when the ignition switch is in the ON
position. Push the ENTER switch
*1to
ch\bnge the displ\by.
NOTE:
. The cruise control display is shown if
cruise control is set. (
“Cruise con-
trol” page 5-34)
. 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 displ\byed when
driving.
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DRIVE COMPUTER
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning lightLow tire �fressure warning lightCruise set swit�bh indi�bator light
Anti-lo�bk Braking System (ABS) warning
lightMaster warning lightExterior light indi�bator
Seat belt warning lightFront �fassenger air bag status light
Brake warning lightSu�f�flemental air bag warning lightHigh beam indi�bator light
Transmission warning lightMalfun�btion Indi�bator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightVehi�ble Dynami�b Control (VDC) warning
lightTurn signal/hazard indi�bator lights
Engine oil �fressure warning lightCruise main swit�bh indi�bator lightVehi�ble Dynami�b Control (VDC) off indi�bator
light
Intelligent Key warning light
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors �blosed, a�f�fly the �farking brake
and �fush the ignition swit�bh to the ON �fosition
without starting the engine. The following lights
will �bome on:
,or,,,,
The following lights �bome on briefly and then go
off:
,or,,,,,
If any light does not �bome on, it may indi�bate a
burned-out bulb or an o�fen �bir�buit in the
ele�btri�bal system. Have the system �bhe�bked bya GT-R �bertified NISSAN dealer.
WARNING LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warn-
ing light
Thewarning light �bomes on when the
ignition swit�bh is �fushed to ON. It turns off soon
after the engine is started.
If the AWD system malfun�btions, the warning
light will either remain illuminated or blink.
(
“All-Wheel Drive (AWD)” �fage 5-41)
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
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Pull off the road in a safe area,
and idle the engine. The driving
mode will change to RWD to
prevent the AWD system from
malfunctioning. If the warning
light turns off, you can drive
again. This does not indicate
that there is a malfunction.
— blinks slowly (about once every 2 seconds):
Pull off the road in a safe area,
and idle the engine. Check that
all tire sizes are the same as
that specified on the Tire and
Loading Information label lo-
cated in the driver’s door open-
ing, tire pressure is correct and
tires are not worn. (
“Tire
and loading information label”
page 9-13)
If the tire pressure is insuffi-
cient, fill with nitrogen gas.
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer about filling with nitro-
gen gas. If nitrogen gas is not
available, compressed air may
be safely used under normal
driving conditions. However,
NISSAN recommends refilling with nitrogen gas for maximum
tire performance.
. If the warning light is still on after
the above operations, have your
vehicle checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-�fock Br�bking System (ABS) w�brning
�fight i�f�fumin�btes �bnd then turns off. This indic�btes
the ABS is oper�btion�b�f.
If the ABS w�brning �fight i�f�fumin�btes whi�fe the
engine is running, or whi�fe driving, it m�by
indic�bte the ABS is not functioning proper�fy.
H�bve the system checked by �b GT-R certified
NISSAN de�b�fer.
If �bn ABS m�b�ffunction occurs, the �bnti-�fock
function is turned off. The br�bke system then
oper�btes norm�b�f�fy, but without �bnti-�fock �bssis-
t�bnce. (
“Br�bke system” p�bge 5-48)
orBrake warning light
This �fight functions for both the p�brking br�bke
�bnd the foot br�bke systems. Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the �fight comes on when the p�brking br�bke is
�bpp�fied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the �fight w�brns of �b �fow br�bke f�fuid �feve�f. If the
�fight comes on whi�fe the engine is running with
the p�brking br�bke not �bpp�fied, stop the vehic�fe
�bnd perform the fo�f�fowing:
1. Check the br�bke f�fuid �feve�f. Add br�bke f�fuid
�bs necess�bry. (
“Br�bke f�fuid” p�bge 8-
15)
2. If the br�bke f�fuid �feve�f is correct, h�bve the w�brning system checked by �b GT-R certified
NISSAN de�b�fer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the p�brking br�bke is re�fe�bsed �bnd the
br�bke f�fuid �feve�f is sufficient, if both the br�bke
w�brning �fight �bnd the Anti-�fock Br�bking System
(ABS) w�brning �fight i�f�fumin�bte, it m�by indic�bte
the ABS is not functioning proper�fy. H�bve the
br�bke system checked, �bnd if necess�bry re-
p�bired, by �b GT-R certified NISSAN de�b�fer
prompt�fy. (
“Anti-�fock Br�bking System
(ABS) w�brning �fight” p�bge 2-26)
WARNING
.Your brake system may not be
working properly if the warning light
is on. Driving could be dangerous. If
you judge it to be safe, drive care-
fully to the nearest service station
for repairs. Otherwise, have your
vehicle towed because driving it
could be dangerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-
ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may in�ficate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off an�f
chec�b the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, bro�ben, missing or if the light remains on, see a
GT-R certifie�f NISSAN �fealer imme�fiately.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flic�bers or comes on �furing normal �friving,
pull off the roa�f in a safe area, stop the engine
immediately an�f call a GT-R certifie�f NISSAN
�fealer.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Check the vehicle information display or
use the dipstick to check the oil level.
(
“Engine oil level �fisplay” page 2-12)
(“Chec�bing engine oil level” page 8-13)
NOTICE
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Turn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Key warning light
After the ignition switch is pushe�f to the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 secon�fs
an�f then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
electrical steering loc�b system or the Intelligent
Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stoppe�f, it may be impossible to free the
steering loc�b or to start the engine. If the light
comes on while the engine is running, you can
�frive the vehicle. However in these cases,
contact a GT-R certifie�f NISSAN �fealer for
repair as soon as possible.
Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equippe�f with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure an�f flat tire, or in�ficates that the
TPMS is not functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is pushe�f to the ON
position, the warning light illuminates for about 1
secon�f an�f turns off.
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Low tire pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with l�fw tire
pressure, the w�brning light will illumin�bte.
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure of all 4 wheels to the
recommended COLD tire pressure shown
on the Tire and Loading Information label
located in the driver’s door opening.
The low tire pressure warning light does
not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted. After the tire is
inflated to the recommended pressure,
the vehicle must be driven at speeds above
16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS
and turn off the low tire pressure warning
light. Use a tire pressure gauge to check
the tire pressure. (
“Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” page 5-4)
(
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” page 6-3)
Run-flat tire warning:
The run-fl�bt tire w�brning w�brns �ff �b fl�bt tire.
If the vehicle is being driven with �fne �fr m�fre fl�bt
tires, the w�brning light will illumin�bte c�fntinu-
�fusly �bnd �b chime will s�fund f�fr 10 sec�fnds.
The chime will �fnly s�fund �bt the first indic�bti�fn
�ff �b fl�bt tire �bnd the w�brning light will illumin�bte c�fntinu�fusly. When the fl�bt tire w�brning is
�bctiv�bted, h�bve the system reset �bnd the tire
checked �bnd repl�bced if necess�bry by �b GT-R
certified NISSAN de�bler. Even if the tire is
infl�bted t�f the specified COLD tire pressure, the
w�brning light will c�fntinue t�f illumin�bte until the
system is reset by �b GT-R certified NISSAN
de�bler.
If y�fu select the tire pressure inf�frm�bti�fn in the
multi functi�fn displ�by, the w�brning mess�bge will
be displ�byed. The tire pressure f�fr e�bch tire will
�bls�f be displ�byed. Refer t�f the sep�br�bte Multi
Functi�fn Displ�by Owner’s M�bnu�bl.
Y�fur vehicle c�bn be driven f�fr �b limited time �fn �b
fl�bt tire. (
“Run-fl�bt tires” p�bge 6-4)
(“Run-fl�bt tires” p�bge 8-39)
TPMS malfunction:
If the TPMS is n�ft functi�fning pr�fperly, the l�fw
tire pressure w�brning light will fl�bsh f�fr �bppr�fxi-
m�btely 1 minute when the igniti�fn switch is
pushed t�f the ON p�fsiti�fn. The light will rem�bin
�fn �bfter the 1 minute. H�bve the system checked
by �b GT-R certified NISSAN de�bler. (
“Tire
Pressure M�fnit�fring System (TPMS)” p�bge 5-4)
(
“Tire pressure” p�bge 8-32)
WARNING
. If the light does not illuminate with
the ignition switch pushed to the ON
position, have the vehicle checked
by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
as soon as possible.
. If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle
speed, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop the vehicle as
soon as possible. Driving with un-
der-inflated tires may permanently
damage the tires and increase the
likelihood of tire failure. Serious
vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could
result in serious personal injury.
Check the tire pressure for all four
tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label located in the
driver’s door opening to turn the
low tire pressure warning light off. If
the light still illuminates while driv-
ing after adjusting the tire pressure,
a tire may be flat.
.Although you can continue driving
with a punctured run-flat tire, re-
member that vehicle handling sta-
bility is reduced, which could lead to
an accident and personal injury.
Also, driving a long distance at high
speeds may damage the tires.
. Do not drive at speeds above 50
MPH (80 km/h) and do not drive
more than 50 miles (80 km) with a
punctured run-flat tire. The actual
distance the vehicle can be driven
on a flat tire depends on outside
temperature, vehicle load, road con-
ditions and other factors.
. If you detect any unusual sounds or
vibrations while driving with a punc-
tured run-flat tire, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop the
vehicle as soon as possible. The tire
may be seriously damaged and
need to be replaced.
. When a wheel is replaced, the TPMS
will not function and the low tire
pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute. The light
will remain on after the 1 minute.
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire
replacement and/or system reset-
ting.
. Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
CAUTION
.The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure
to check the tire pressure regularly.
. Be sure to install the specified size
of tires on the four wheels.
NOTE:
. If the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of less than 16 MPH (25 km/h) , the
TPMS may not operate correctly.
. The tires of this vehicle are filled with
nitrogen gas. When the tire pressure is
low, fill the tires with nitrogen gas.
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
for information on filling the tires with
nitrogen gas.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the master warning light ill�fminates if any of the
warning displays appear on the �behicle informa-
tion display. (
“Warning display” page 2-
33)
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind yo�f to fasten seat
belts. The light ill�fminates whene�ber the ignition
switch is p�fshed to the ON position, and will
remain ill�fminated �fntil the dri�ber’s seat belt is
fastened. At the same time, the chime will so�fnd
for abo�ft 6 seconds �fnless the dri�ber’s seat belt
is sec�frely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will ill�fminate if the seat belt is not
fastened when the front passenger’s seat is
occ�fpied. For approximately 5 seconds after the
ignition switch is in the ON position, the system
does not acti�bate the warning light for the front
passenger. (
“Seat belts” page 1-6)
Supplemental air bag warning
light
After p�fshing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the s�fpplemental air bag warning light
will ill�fminate for abo�ft 7 seconds and then t�frn
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