2016 NISSAN GT-R engine


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SOUND HEARD AROUND TITANIUM
MUFFLER (if so equipped)
When stopping the engine (rapid cooling) , you
may hear a metal-rubbing sound or unusual
ticking sound because of the differential thermal
expansion between the inner and outer pipes of
the muffler. This is not a malfunction. The sound
will decrease when the temperature lowers.
DRY CARBON FIBER PARTS (if so
equipped)
Roughness or uneven surfaces of dry
carbon fiber parts and fiber twists
The surfaces of the dry carbon fiber parts are
lightly coated like a race car so that you can feel
the proper texture of real carbon, which may feel
rough. This is normal.
The GT-R dual clutch transmission is a newly-
developed system that uses an electronically
controlled multiple-disc wet clutch attached to
the highly efficient manual transmission. This
transmission has two driving modes.
.
&Aposition (Automatic gearshift):
allows automatic shifting of the manual
transmission.
.
&Mposition (Manual gearshift):
allows quick shifting of the manual 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 dual clutch transmission was devel-
oped specifically to maximize vehicle perfor-
mance and driving enjoyment. The GT-R
transmission components were designed using
different engineering standards than typical
passenger car transmissions. Because of this,
the GT-R has different operating characteristics,
and various rattle noises may be heard during
some driving conditions because of the follow-
ing items: .
Gear clearances
. Ultralight flywheel
. Dry sump lubrication
These noises do not indicate that there is a
malfunction.
GT-R OverviewGTR-27
DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION


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GTR-28GT-R Overview
TRANSMISSION OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS
MechanismOperation characteristics
Base Manual transmission
.The GT-R transmission design is different from transmissions used in conventional passenger cars. The GT-R uses a transmission gear
design, light flywheel and a dry sump lubrication system to provide maximum vehicle performance. Because the GT-R Transmission design
is different, noises may be louder. When the transmission temperature is high, rattling, shaking and jarring noises may be heard.
.Clattering noises may be heard while shifting..Appropriate gaps are provided between gears to achieve smooth gear rotation and steady tooth surface lubrication under the high-load
driving condition. However, this causes a rattling noise.
.If the shift lever is moved from&Rto&A
F&Mposition, or&A
F&Mto&Rposition before the vehicle stops, you may not be able to shift gear
or it may take longer to shift gear. Make sure to depress the brake pedal and check that the vehicle has stopped before shifting.
Multiple disc wet clutch
.When stopping the vehicle with the shift lever in the&Ror&A
F&Mposition, be sure to firmly depress the brake pedal. The vehicle may
slowly move if the brake pedal is not depressed.
.Avoid depressing the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time. Depressing the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time could
cause the clutch to overheat and accelerate deterioration.
.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.
Electronic oil pressure
control The following conditions are caused due to changes in fluid viscosity as a result of temperature changes.
.When the transmission oil is extremely cold or extremely hot, the transmission may feel like it is slipping during shifts or there may be hard
shifts. This is normal. Transmission shifting should return to normal when the transmission oil returns to normal operating temperatures.
.When the transmission oil temperature is extremely cold, the time required to run a system check may increase. During the system check,
the shift lever must stay in the&Pposition. Move the shift lever after turning off the system check display. Also, it is normal to hear clicking
noises during the transmission systems check.
Changing modes
.The higher shift speeds in the&Mposition may result in shift shock and jerkiness when starting or shifting..The quickest shifting in the R mode with the transmission in the&Mposition is available when the engine speed is high. However, the
transmission may shift more slowly when the engine speed is low.
Mechanical Limited Slip
Differential (LSD) If the vehicle accelerates from a stop with the steering wheel turned half a turn in cold temperatures, the inner wheel tire may slip and some
noise or vibration may be heard. This phenomenon occurs because the viscosity of the differential oil becomes thicker and the Limited Slip
Differential (LSD) operates with increasing load. When the steering wheel is returned to the straight ahead position or the differential oil warms
up, the noise and vibration decrease.


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MechanismOperation characteristics
Electronically-controlled
All-wheel drive (AWD) If the vehicle accelerates from a stop with the steering wheel turned half a turn in cold temperatures, it may be hard to move the vehicle when
the accelerator pedal is depressed. This phenomenon is unique to AWD vehicles and is caused by the speed difference between the front and
rear wheel. This is not a malfunction. Resolve the phenomenon by returning the steering wheel to the straight ahead position. You can also
alleviate the phenomenon by operating the transmission set up switch and using 2WD drive only when the steering wheel is turned significantly
at a low speeds. Normally, the vehicle will not switch to 2WD drive when the set up switch is operated. (
ªTight corner braking
phenomenonº page 5-43)
Ultralight flywheel
.An ultralight flywheel is provided to achieve rapid engine response to the accelerator pedal operation. The engine rotation fluctuations
become larger than conventional vehicles. Rattling, shaking or jarring noises may be heard when idling or driving at a low speed.
.Rattling noises may be heard when the engine is started or stopped.
GT-R OverviewGTR-29


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0 Illustrated table of contents
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)........................................................................\
... 0-2
Front ........................................................................\
.............. 0-2
Rear ........................................................................\
............... 0-3
Exterior front ........................................................................\
...... 0-4
Exterior rear ........................................................................\
....... 0-5 Passenger compartment ........................................................ 0-6
Cockpit ........................................................................\
............... 0-7
Instrument panel ...................................................................... 0-8
Meters and gauges ................................................................. 0-9
Engine compartment ........................................................... 0-10
Warning and indicator lights ............................................. 0-11


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1. Trip A/B reset switch (P.2-6)
2. Speedometer (P.2-6)
3. Tachometer (P.2-7)/Upshift indicator (P.2-9)
4. Transmission position indicator (P.2-9)
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)
6. ENTER switch (P.2-15)7. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-11)
8. Vehicle information display (P.2-12)
9. Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-6)
10. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)
11. NEXT switch (P.2-15)
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.
Illustrated table of contents0-9
METERS AND GAUGES


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0-10Illustrated table of contents
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-25)
2. Battery (P.8-17)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-13)
4. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-13)
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
6. Air cleaner (P.8-21)7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-10)
9. Coolant reservoir cap (pressure type) (P.8-10)
10. Coolant reservoir (P.8-10)
11. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-16) ITEMS GT-R SPECIFIED FLUIDS
Engine oil Mobil 1 (0W-40)*1
Transmission oil Genuine NISSAN Transmission
Oil R35 Special
Differential oil
(front and rear) Differential Oil R35 COMPE-
TITION type 2189E
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid
R35 Special II*2
*1: Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic) is the factory fill oil. The VR38 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) is not available, Mobil 1
(10W-40) (100% synthetic) 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) 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.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT


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Warninglight Name
Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light 2-25
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
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS


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FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustment
Operating tips
.The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
. Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
Safety Ð Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-3