2016 NISSAN GT-R Owners Manual


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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. (
ªIf your vehicle overheatsº
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 ªEº (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 ªEº. There
will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches ªEº. (
ªLow
fuel warningº page 2-40)
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
(
ªFuel-filler doorº 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.
(
ªMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)º
page 2-31)


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TRANSMISSION POSITION INDICA-
TOR
The transmission position indicator indicates the
gear positions.
The indicator blinks if it is not possible to shift
the gear when in the
&Mposition.
1. Upshift indicator (green)
2. Upshift indicator (yellow)
3. Upshift indicator (red)
UPSHIFT INDICATOR
When the upshift indicator is set to on, the
indicators on the tachometer will illuminate to
help upshift at a constant engine speed from any
gear or to warn the driver of over-revving.
The upshift indicator operates only when the
shift lever is in the
&Mposition. This function
consists of two modes that can be selected on
the vehicle information display: AUTO setting
and MANUAL setting.
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Setting
Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Use
the ENTER switch
and toggle the vehicle
information display to show the SETTING
screen.
Use the NEXT switch
and ENTER switch


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to go to ALERT > UPSHIFT. The current
status of the upshift indicator will be shown on
the UPSHIFT screen. Note that the function is
set to AUTO as the factory default setting.
To change the upshift indicator mode, choose
SETTING on the UPSHIFT screen. Set one of
the following modes by pushing the NEXT
switch
, and then push ENTERto
complete.
. AUTO
. 3,000 to 6,300 RPM (MANUAL)
. OFF
The number will increase by 100 RPM. To
increase the number by 500 RPM, push and
hold the NEXT switch
.
Example
When the maximum engine speed is
desired:
Set the upshift indicator to AUTO. The yellow
indicator illuminates approximately 700 RPM
before the red zone, and the red indicator
illuminates just before the red zone.
When the maximum engine torque is
desired:
Set the figure at 6,000 RPM. The green
indicator starts flashing from approximately 5,500 RPM and illuminates at 6,000 RPM.
When breaking-in the vehicle:
To help avoid high engine speeds during break-
in, set the upshift indicator to less than 3,500
RPM. The green indicator starts flashing ap-
proximately 500 RPM before the set figure and
illuminates from the set figure. (
ªBreak-in
scheduleº page 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 instrument brightness can be adjusted
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the switch to adjust the brightness up
*1
or 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.
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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
(
ªInstrument brightness controlº page
2-11)
. Drive computer
(
ªDrive computerº page 2-15)
. Warning display
(
ªWarning displayº page 2-33)
. Operation display
(
ªOperation displaysº page 2-43)
. Cruise control display
(
ªCruise controlº page 5-34)
ENGINE OIL LEVEL DISPLAY
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the engine oil status before starting the
engine is indicated as illustrated.
When the oil level is normal
ªOIL LEVEL OKº is displayed. Push the dis-
played LEVEL switch
to check the oil level.
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY


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NOTE:
The engine oil level can be displayed after
the ªOIL LEVEL OKº display turns off or
while the engine is started and running.
(
ªMaintenanceº page 2-20)
When the oil level is low
If the message shown above is displayed, the
engine oil level is low.
Warm up the engine in a level location. After at
least 5 minutes have passed since engine stop,
use the engine oil dipstick to check the oil level.
(
ªEngine oilº page 8-13)
If the oil level is low, have additional engine oil
added, or the oil changed, at a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
NOTICE
If the vehicle is in a location that is not
level, accurate measurement of the oil
level may not be possible. If ªOIL LEVEL
LOW º is displayed, but the level shown
by the oil dipstick is normal, move the
vehicle to a level location and stop the
engine. After at least 5 minutes have
passed, open the driver's door and push
the ignition switch back to ON. If the
ªOIL LEVEL LOWº message appears
again, have engine oil added or the oil
changed.
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When the oil level sensor malfunc-
tion occurs
If the message shown above is displayed, the
engine oil level sensor may be malfunctioning.
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer im-
mediately.
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM CHECK
DISPLAY
This is displayed after the engine is started while
the transmission system is being checked. It
turns off after a few seconds.
NOTE:
.During the system check, the shift lever
cannot be moved out of the
&Pposition.
Operate the shift lever after the system
check indicator turns off.
. The shift lever cannot be moved if the
shift lever button is pushed while the
system check is being performed, even after the system check is finished.
Release the button and push it again
to operate the shift lever.
. During winter or at other times when
the temperature is extremely low,
changes in the hydraulic response
characteristics may increase the
amount of time that is required for the
system check. During the system check,
a thudding operating noise may occur
or the engine speed may decrease,
however this does not indicate that
there is a malfunction.


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1. ENTER switch
2. NEXT switch
3. 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. (
ªCruise con-
trolº 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 displayed when
driving.
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DRIVE COMPUTER