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component(s) by overheating or ex-
cessive force.
. Damage to the powertrain or any
drivetrain component(s) that occurs
when there is a record in the Vehicle
Status Data Recorder (VSDR) that
the vehicle was driven with VDC off
during the period when the damage
was incurred is excluded from war-
ranty coverage.
See your 2016 Warranty Information Booklet for
important related information and warranty
coverage exclusions. See also section 2
(
ªTransmission warning lightº page 2-30)
and section 5 (
ªVehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) systemº page 5-50) of this Owner's
Manual, ªTransmission Clutch Temperature
Highº and ªVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Systemº for important additional related informa-
tion.
SUMMER TIRES
The GT-R summer tires are made from a
specially formulated rubber to maximize the
vehicle's performance capabilities. Performance
of summer tires is substantially reduced when
temperatures are less than 328F (08C) so you
must drive carefully. NISSAN recommends the
use of winter or all-season tires on all four
wheels if you plan to operate your vehicle in
snowy or icy conditions when temperatures are
less than 328F (08C) .
WARNING
Never use summer tires when the
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the wheels. The tire may slip on the wheel if
the vehicle is driven in these conditions
before 48 hours have passed. If the tire slips
on the wheel, the wheel/tire assembly will be
out of balance and will require rebalancing.
Brakes
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
.Check for the heat deterioration of the
brakes and parts around the brakes.
. It is recommended that you remove air from
the brake system after any of the following:
Ð When engaging in high performance
driving for the first time after purchasing
a new vehicle.
Ð After replacing the brake fluid.
Ð When engaging in high performance driving for a sustained period of time. It
is recommended that bleeding the brake
be performed when the brake calipers
are hot (about 2128F (1008C)) .
Brake pad break-in procedure:
NISSAN recommends that a special brake pad
break-in procedure be performed before enga-
ging in performance driving. Contact a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer for details.
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
AFTER DRIVING
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
NOTICE
At the completion of performance driv-
ing, all fluid and other adjustments
should be returned to the normal fluid
specifications as shown in the ªMain-
tenance and do-it-yourselfº section of
this manual.
Fluids
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
. Check the engine, transmission, differential
and under the vehicle for oil and coolant
leaks.
. Check the fluid levels and adjust as neces-
sary using the specified fluid as described
under the conditions listed in this section.
(
ªRecommended fluids and mainte-
nance intervalº page GTR-19) If you do not drive under the conditions listed, refer to the
2016 NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide.
. When changing fluids, be sure to use the
specified fluids as described in this Owner's
manual. (
ªCapacities and recom-
mended fluids/lubricantsº page 9-2)


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Additionally, the brakes must be dry before
parking the vehicle after driving on wet roads
or after washing the vehicle. If the roads are
wet, lightly apply the brakes for a short
distance before parking the vehicle to dry
the brakes. After washing the vehicle, dry the
brakes by driving on a dry road for a few
miles and apply the brakes normally based
on traffic and road conditions.
The metallic brake pads and brake disc rotor
may rust together when the brakes are not
applied:
Ð If the vehicle is not idled for 20 secondswithout the brakes applied, or if the
brakes are applied when the vehicle is
shut off, the rotor and pads can rust
together, even when the brake pads are
dry.
Ð If the brakes are wet when the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is applied
for a long time.
Ð The hill start assist system can apply the brakes even if the brake pedal is not
depressed. The brake pads and rotors
can rust together if the parking proce-
dure previously described is not fol-
lowed.
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer if
the brake pads and brake rotor have rusted together.
NOTICE
To help reduce the possibility of the
rotors and brake pads rusting:
Have the brake pads and/or rotors
quenched when the brake pads are
replaced. For detailed information
about quenching, contact a GT-R certi-
fied NISSAN dealer.
After quenching the brake pads and/or
rotors, apply a brake of 0.5G to stop the
vehicle 6-7 times at least once a week
in a safe location. G-force can be
checked on the multi function display.
Refer to the separate Multi Function
Display Owner's Manual.
. To maintain steady braking performance in
both extremely high and low temperatures,
the gap between the brake pad and caliper
is larger than normal and large-size brake
pads are used. When driving over a bump, a
light rattling sound may be heard from the
brake pad. This does not indicate that there
is a malfunction. .
When the brake disc rotor undergoes
thermal expansion, a ticking noise may be
heard from the engaging portion of the
wheel and the brake disc rotor. This does
not indicate that there is a malfunction. The
noise will reduce when the temperature
decreases.
. In addition to noise resulting from uneven
tire wear discussed in the previous section,
the GT-R tires are more rigid than a typical
passenger car tire and are made from a
specially formulated rubber to maximize the
vehicle's performance capabilities. These
characteristics cause the GT-R tires to have
more road noise than a typical passenger
car tire. This road noise is normal.
. Due to the performance capabilities and
requirements of the GT-R, the sequential 6-
speed dual clutch transmission is unlike a
typical automatic transmission. You will likely
hear mechanical sounds from the transmis-
sion, particularly at slow speeds and at idle.
This condition is normal.
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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.
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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
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1. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-50)
2. Paddle shifters (P.5-15)
3. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*
4. Meters and gauges (P.2-5)
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)Ð MRK (Mark) switch*
Ð Cruise control (P.5-34) 6. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-48)
7.
VDC, transmission and suspension set up
switches (P.5-25)
8. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-19)
9. Hood release handle (P.3-17)
10. Intelligent Key port (P.5-12) 11. Horn (P.2-54)
12. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (P.3-25)
13. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-10)
14. Parking brake (P.5-33, P.5-46)
15. Shift lever (P.5-15)
*: Refer to the separate Multi Function Display
Owner's Manual.
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1. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-50)
2. Paddle shifters (P.5-15)
3. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*
4. Meters and gauges (P.2-5)
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)Ð MRK (Mark) switch*
Ð Cruise control (P.5-34) 6. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-48)
7.
VDC, transmission and suspension set up
switches (P.5-25)
8. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-19)
9. Hood release handle (P.3-17)
10. Intelligent Key port (P.5-12) 11. Horn (P.2-54)
12. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (P.3-25)
13. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-10)
14. Parking brake (P.5-33, P.5-46)
15. Shift lever (P.5-15)
*: Refer to the separate Multi Function Display
Owner's Manual.
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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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