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Ð blinks rapidly (about twice asecond):
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.
Ð 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. (
ªTire
and loading information labelº
page 9-13)
If the tire pressure is insuffi-
cient, fill with nitrogen gas. It is
recommended you contact a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
about filling with nitrogen gas.
If nitrogen gas is not available,
compressed air may be safely used under normal driving con-
ditions. However, NISSAN re-
commends 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
GUID-88C3D3A9-3B60-439B-B8E8-138D779FCFB7When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates
the ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly. It
is recommended you have the system checked
by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock assis-
tance. (
ªBrake systemº page 5-51)
orBrake warning lightGUID-014B7403-EB53-433D-8D6C-5FFB9841E63AThis light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light comes on while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. (
ªBrake fluidº page 8-
15)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, it is
recommended you have the warning system
checked by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. It is
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checked, and if necessary repaired, by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer promptly. (
ªAnti-
lock Braking System (ABS) warning lightº page
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 lightGUID-133A62B2-7E8B-4EF3-9103-A37320F99DAEIf the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, it is
recommended you see a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer immediately.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
GUID-D66D6512-DD02-407A-B4CC-E2B0D6F8CFBBThis light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or comes on during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediately and call a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.
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.
(
ªEngine oil level displayº page 2-12)
(
ªChecking engine oil levelº 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 lightGUID-25C0AA6B-82C8-42D5-8984-4E4E27CAAB43After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 seconds
and then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
electrical steering lock system or the Intelligent
Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to free the
steering lock or to start the engine. If the light
comes on while the engine is running, you can
drive the vehicle. However in these cases, it is
recommended you contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer for repair as soon as possible.
Low tire pressure warning lightGUID-BB3B0771-5818-4948-9BC3-7EB1194EB378Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
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tire pressure and flat tire, or indicates that the
TPMS is not functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the warning light illuminates for about 1
second and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
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. (
ªTire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)º page 5-4)
(
ªTire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)º page 6-3) Run-flat tire warning:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9The run-flat tire warning warns of a flat tire.
If the vehicle is being driven with one or more flat
tires, the warning light will illuminate continu-
ously and a chime will sound for 10 seconds.
The chime will only sound at the first indication
of a flat tire and the warning light will illuminate
continuously. When the flat tire warning is
activated, it is recommended you have the
system reset and the tire checked and replaced
if necessary by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
Even if the tire is inflated to the specified COLD
tire pressure, the warning light will continue to
illuminate until the system is reset by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
If you select the tire pressure information in the
touch screen display, the warning screen will be
displayed. The tire pressure for each tire will also
be displayed. Refer to the separate Multi
Function Display Owner's Manual.
Your vehicle can be driven for a limited time on a
flat tire. (
ªRun-flat tiresº page 6-4)
(
ªRun-flat tiresº page 8-39)
TPMS malfunction:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is
pushed to the ON position. The light will remain on after the 1 minute. It is recommended you
have the system checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer. (
ªTire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)º page 5-4) (
ªTire pres-
sureº page 8-32)
WARNING
. If the light does not illuminate with
the ignition switch pushed to the ON
position, it is recommended you
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.
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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 (
ªRun-flat
tiresº page 6-4) or the TPMS may be
malfunctioning. If no tire is flat and
all tires are properly inflated, it is
recommended you have the vehicle
checked by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.
. 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. It
is recommended you contact a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
. 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. It is
recommended you contact a GT-R cer-
tified NISSAN dealer for information on
filling the tires with nitrogen gas.
Master warning lightGUID-54C35BD0-66E0-47B9-AC81-C5DFFFC306B6When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the master warning light illuminates if any of the
warning displays appear on the vehicle informa-
tion display. (
ªWarning displayº page 2-
34)
Seat belt warning light and
chime
GUID-CC353921-3EB0-45DF-B7CF-CAE4A3F25FBCThe light and chime remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition
switch is pushed to the ON position, and will
remain illuminated until the driver's seat belt is
fastened. At the same time, the chime will sound
for about 6 seconds unless the driver's seat belt
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is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is not
fastened when the front passenger's seat is
occupied. For approximately 5 seconds after the
ignition switch is in the ON position, the system
does not activate the warning light for the front
passenger. (
ªSeat beltsº page 1-6)
Supplemental air bag warning
light
GUID-B10AA454-3F7A-4937-979C-E9A25B317D41After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
will illuminate for about 7 seconds and then turn
off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and
pretensioner systems need servicing and it is
recommended your vehicle be taken to a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pretensioners may not function properly.
(
ªSupplemental restraint systemº page 1-
34)
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
Transmission warning lightGUID-EF02984F-4D6D-45B8-995D-D68D8497C03BThis light warns of the following malfunctions.
Transmission system malfunction:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9The light blinks if a malfunction in the transmis-
sion system occurs. If the light blinks, certain
gear positions may become unusable, so that
the vehicle may become undrivable. It is
recommended you have the system inspected
promptly by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
Transmission oil temperature high:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9The light illuminates if the transmission oil
temperature becomes unusually high. If the light illuminates, avoid driving at high speed or at high
engine speed until the light turns off. The light
will turn off after a short period of time and the
vehicle can then be driven normally. If the light
illuminates frequently, it is recommended you
contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
NOTICE
If the light continues to illuminate, the
engine output may be reduced to pre-
vent transmission damage.
Transmission clutch temperature high:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9The light illuminates if clutch temperature
becomes unusually high. If the light illuminates,
pull off the road in a safe area and idle the
engine. When the light turns off, driving can be
resumed. If the light illuminates frequently, it is
recommended you contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
NOTICE
. Continuing to drive with the light on
could cause serious damage to the
transmission.
. If the light continues to illuminate,
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cause the engine output may be
reduced and the clutch may be
reduced to keep the clutch disen-
gaged.
R mode start function:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9If the R mode start function is used 4 times
continuously, the function may be disabled and
cannot be turned on for protection. While the
function is disabled, the warning light illumi-
nates. When the warning light goes off, the
function can be used again. (
ªR mode start
functionº page 5-32)
When the warning light illuminates, perform cool
down driving (driving 1.3 mile (2 km) in 5th or
6th gear at a speed of approximately 37 - 50
MPH (60 - 80 km/h) while checking the
temperature of the transmission oil until the
warning light goes off.
NOTICE
While the warning light is illuminated,
the engine output is controlled so that
it does not increase.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
GUID-133481A7-A7D1-4868-96FC-76FC517EF3F4The light will blink when the VDC system or the
traction control system is operating, thus alerting
the driver that the vehicle is nearing its traction
limits. The road surface may be slippery.
If the VDC warning light illuminates when the
VDC system is turned on, this light alerts the
driver to the fact that the VDC system's fail-safe
mode is operating, for example the VDC or hill
start assist system may not be functioning
properly. Have the system checked by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer. If a malfunction occurs
in the system, the VDC system function will be
canceled but the vehicle is still driveable.
(
ªVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) systemº
page 5-53)
INDICATOR LIGHTSGUID-E3A37514-681C-4C69-9C1D-DCB79934187F
Cruise main switch indicator
light
GUID-A23D0BDF-1E9D-4F2B-83A7-E680EA31D4DEThe light comes on when the cruise control is
pushed. The light turns off when the main switch
is pushed again. While the cruise control system
main switch indicator light is on, the cruise
control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator
light
GUID-620D95CA-78C2-42C7-A108-F8FDADDF21EBThe light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the
light blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate the cruise control system is not
functioning properly. It is recommended you
have the system checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
Exterior light indicatorGUID-1C86E701-EE7D-4B25-BC7F-8065A02ECD73This indicator illuminates when the headlight
switch is turned to the AUTO,
or
position and the front parking lights, instrument
panel lights, rear combination lights, license
plate lights or headlights are on. The indicator
turns off when these lights are turned off.
Front passenger air bag status
light
GUID-B348C2F9-F714-4708-87F5-1029DDF7D946The front passenger air bag status light ()
will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used. (
ªNISSAN Advanced
Air Bag System (front seats)º page 1-40)
High beam indicator lightGUID-82FA2B4D-4DFD-4DFA-9C82-A8317CF62338This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam is
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Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
GUID-7AE6836F-62DC-4F8F-81D2-F95B25AF5E24If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate a potential emission control or the
muffler with electronic control valve (if so
equipped) malfunction.
The malfunction indicator light may also come on
steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or
if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make
sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 US
gallons (12 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20 seconds
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:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9The 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, it is
recommended you have the vehicle in-
spected 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.
It is recommended you 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
GUID-994D8D95-6EF6-41CB-AB73-53CB5B204284The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
GUID-3BC6C8D3-71C4-4CF1-BC85-601B53D3970AWhen 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. (
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(VDC) systemº page 5-53)
AUDIBLE REMINDERSGUID-79D57522-A450-443A-9780-9238EFE0DE25
Key reminder chimeGUID-F9CE8A0C-5787-4429-B657-74876C2AD9D4A 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 chimeGUID-E52E0967-64F0-4A5E-8D70-41CC49DD6C51A 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.
Parking brake reminder chimeGUID-8D5A0C2C-D15F-42D7-B766-75BFEBAC7ACAA 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 chimeGUID-C6E77573-B656-4DCA-92E1-B1B3B6CC5CD2The 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 warningGUID-605FBDB7-0B7F-4CA9-8283-82A6050F9399The 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.
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