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and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine
is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not
ready for an emission control system inspection/
maintenance test. (
ªReadiness for Inspec-
tion/Maintenance (I/M) test (US only)º page 9-
20)
Operation:
The malfunction indicator light will come on in
one of two ways:
. Malfunction indicator light on steady Ð An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If
the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
light should turn off after a
few driving trips. If the
light does not
turn off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
. Malfunction indicator light blinking Ð An
engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control system
damage:
1) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h) . 2) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
3) Avoid steep uphill grades.
4) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer. You do not need
to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
NOTICE
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light illuminates and then turns off.
The light comes on when the VDC set up switch
is pushed to OFF for more than 1 second.
(
ªVDC, transmission and suspension setup
switchesº page 5-25)
This indicates that the vehicle dynamic control
system and traction control system are not
operating. (
ªVehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) systemº page 5-50)
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or
LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left in the
Intelligent Key port. Make sure the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position, and take
the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
or
position and the ignition switch in the ACC, OFF
or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.


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Parking brake reminder chime
A chime will sound if the vehicle speed is above
4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking brake applied.
Stop the vehicle and release the parking brake.
Reverse warning chime
The chime will sound inside the vehicle if any of
the following conditions occurs.
.The driver's door is opened while the shift
lever is in the
&Rposition and the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
. The shift lever is in the
&Rposition and 5
minutes have passed while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
Be sure to move the shift lever out of the
&R
position after driving in reverse.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After the wear of the brake pad is
increased, the sound will be heard all the time
even if the brake pedal is not depressed. Have
the brakes checked as soon as possible if the
warning sound is heard.
WARNING
When the warning light illuminates or
blinks and a warning is displayed,
promptly take the appropriate action.
Ignoring the warning may result in malfunctions and accidents.
When the items mentioned below are detected
the master warning light
*1illuminates and the
warning is displayed on the vehicle information
display
*2. A chime also sounds.
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WARNING DISPLAY


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If there are multiple warnings, the warning lights
remain lit or continue to blink and the warnings
displayed in the vehicle information display are
switched at regular intervals. The warnings
displayed in the vehicle information display can
be switched voluntarily by pushing the ENTER
switch
.
ENGINE OIL LOW PRESSURE
WARNING
This will appear if the engine oil pressure is low.
(
ªEngine oil pressure warning lightº page
2-27)
ENGINE SYSTEM WARNING
This will appear if a potential emission control
malfunction is detected, the fuel-filler cap is
loose or missing, or the vehicle runs out of fuel.
(
ªMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)º page
2-31)


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SHIFT LEVER POSITION WARNING
This will appear if the system cannot detect the
shift lever position.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location. Depress the
brake pedal and move this shift lever to another
position then move the lever back to the desired
position. If the warning is still displayed after the
above operation is performed, have the system
checked by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
(
ªDriving the vehicleº page 5-15)
REVERSE WARNING
This will appear (and a chime will sound) if the
shift lever is in the
&Rposition for more than 5
minutes, or when the driver's door is opened
while the shift lever is in the
&Rposition.
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM WARN-
ING
This will appear if a transmission system
malfunction occurs. (
ªTransmission warn-
ing lightº page 2-30)
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TRANSMISSION OIL HIGH TEM-
PERATURE WARNING
This will appear if the transmission oil tempera-
ture becomes unusually high.
(
ªTransmission warning lightº page 2-30)
TRANSMISSION CLUTCH HIGH
TEMPERATURE WARNING
This will appear if the transmission clutch
temperature becomes unusually high.
(
ªTransmission warning lightº page 2-30)
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE WARN-
ING
This will appear if the vehicle speed is above 4
MPH (7 km/h) with the parking brake applied.
(
ªBrake warning lightº page 2-26)
(
ªParking brake reminder chimeº page 2-
33)


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LOW BRAKE FLUID WARNING
This will appear if the brake fluid level becomes
low. (
ªBrake warning lightº page 2-26)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS) WARNING
This will appear if the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) is not functioning properly. (
ªAnti-
lock Braking System (ABS) warning lightº page
2-26) (
ªBrake warning lightº page 2-26)
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM WARNING
This will appear if the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system or the hill start assist system is
not functioning properly. (
ªVehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) warning lightº page 2-31)
(
ªVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off in-
dicator lightº page 2-32)
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AWD CLUTCH HIGH TEMPERATURE
WARNING
This will appear if the temperature of the AWD
clutch becomes unusually high. (
ªAll-
Wheel Drive (AWD) warning lightº page 2-25)
NOTE:
If the vehicle is driven in a way which
causes the rear wheels to slip, the AWD
clutch temperature will increase and the
warning indicator may flash. Continuing to
drive in a way that causes the warning light
to flash may cause the clutch to reach
excessive temperatures that could result in damage to the AWD system.
FRONT/REAR TIRE SIZE DISCRE-
PANCY WARNING
This will appear if the diameter of the front and
the rear wheels are different. (
ªAll-Wheel
Drive (AWD) warning lightº page 2-25)


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AWD SYSTEM WARNING
This will appear if the AWD system is not
functioning properly while the engine is running.
(
ªAll-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning lightº
page 2-25)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING
This will appear if the vehicle is being driven with
low tire pressure. (
ªLow tire pressure
warning lightº page 2-27)
RUN-FLAT TIRE WARNING
This will appear and a chime will sound if the
vehicle is being driven with one or more flat tires.
(
ªLow tire pressure warning lightº page 2-
27)
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