2017 NISSAN GT-R manual transmission


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drive the vehicle even when the shift
lever is moved to the
&A
F&Mor&R
position. If this occurs, the SHIFT&P
warning appears on the vehicle infor-
mation display. (
ªShift ªPº warn-
ingº page 2-44)
CAUTION
If the engine was stopped soon when
the engine is hot, the cooling fan may
operate for approximately 2 minutes
after the engine was stopped to cool
the components in the engine compart-
ment. When the cooling fan is operat-
ing, be sure that hands or other items
do not get caught in it.
GUID-1EAD6458-8CCE-4F95-8ACD-29DFD9F9AFD9
DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSIONGUID-EF73F647-57A7-4D25-8CAB-1DE00CA6A167The 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.
WARNING
. Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while shifting from the
&Por
&Nposition to the&Ror&A
F&M
position. Always depress the brake
pedal until shifting is completed.
Failure to do so could cause loss
of control and an accident.
. Cold engine idle speed is high, so
use caution when shifting into a
forward or reverse gear before the
engine has warmed up.
. Never shift to either the
&Por&R
position while the vehicle is moving
forward and
&Por&A
F&Mposition
while the vehicle is reversing. This
could cause an accident or damage
the transmission.
. The shift lever contains a powerful
magnet. Do not place electronic
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medical devices or other electronic
products that are susceptible to
magnetic force close to the shift
lever.
. Do not downshift abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
. If the shift lever is moved from
&Rto
&A
F&Mposition, or&A
F&Mto&R
position 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.
CAUTION
.Because the vehicle includes a dual
clutch transmission that automati-
cally controls the clutch and shifting
operation of the manual transmis-
sion, whenever the shift lever is in a
position other than
&Por&N, the
vehicle will begin to move slowly, in
the same way as when the clutch in
a manual transmission vehicle is partially engaged. Keep the brake
pedal firmly depressed when the
vehicle is stopped. In some circum-
stances the vehicle may not start
moving on its own, however this
does not indicate that there is a
malfunction.
NOTICE
.
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.
. The GT-R dual clutch transmission is
provided with a dry sump lubrication
system that improves efficiency and
ensures reliability under high g-
force conditions. When oil viscosity
is high at low temperatures, it takes
longer for all components to be
sufficiently lubricated. Thus, when
the transmission temperature is low
(approximately 1048F (408C) , do not
accelerate rapidly or run the engine faster than 4,000 rpm.


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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 5-53) of this Owner's
Manual, ªTransmission Clutch Temperature
Highº and ªVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Systemº for important additional related informa-
tion.
GUID-43D554D8-E4EC-4A54-B8B8-B1E99DE420E9The turbocharger system uses engine oil for
lubrication and cooling of its rotating compo-
nents. The turbocharger turbine turns at extre-
mely high speeds and it can get very hot. It is
essential to maintain a supply of oil flowing
through the turbocharger system. Therefore, a
sudden interruption of oil supply may cause a
malfunction in the turbocharger.
To ensure prolonged life and performance of the
turbocharger, it is essential to perform the
following maintenance procedure:
. Change your engine oil according to the
recommended intervals shown in the sepa-
rate Service and Maintenance Guide. Use
only the recommended engine oil.
. If the engine had been operating at high
engine speed for an extended period of time,
let it idle for a few minutes prior to shut-
down.
. Do not accelerate your engine to high
engine speed immediately after start.
NOTICE
.This vehicle includes spark plugs
that are designed for high perfor-
mance. For this reason, if the engine
is repeatedly started and stopped over a short time, the spark plugs
may become fouled, making the
engine difficult to start. To prevent
diminished starting performance,
avoid starting and stopping the
engine repeatedly during a short
period of time.
NOTE:
. When the vehicle is delivered, the
engine oil level is 0.39 in (10 mm)
below the H mark on the engine oil
dipstick for optimum high performance
driving. The engine oil can be filled up
to the H mark if not engaging in
performance driving.
. Because of the high performance char-
acteristics of the GT-R engine, more
frequent oil level inspections are ne-
cessary. Check the oil level every 1,800
miles (3,000km) and adjust as neces-
sary. Also, change the engine oil based
on the driving conditions. For the
information regarding oil replacement
intervals, refer to the 2017 NISSAN
GT-R Service and Maintenance Guide.
. Some amount of oil is consumed by
your engine under normal operating
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conditions, and oil consumption by
itself does not necessarily indicate
any malfunction. If your rate of oil
consumption increases suddenly or
without explanation, NISSAN recom-
mends that you have your vehicle
inspected by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.GUID-B3D64821-F860-47D1-BCA1-4DE123A5DC33This function enables the driver to start accel-
eration from a stop by selecting R mode with the
VDC and transmission setup switch. The engine
output will be maintained at approximately 4,000
rpm. When using the R mode or the R mode
start function, always use proper seating posi-
tion and follow the safety instructions in Section
1 of this manual.
WARNING
.Failure to follow the warnings and
instruction for the use of this fea-
ture may cause a loss of vehicle
control or a collision which may lead
to serious personal injury or death:
. Make sure to drive carefully within
legal limits.
. Only use this function when you can
guarantee that it is safe to do so,
based on the surrounding traffic
conditions.
. Do not use this function on slippery
or wet roads. This may cause loss of
vehicle control and could result in
an accident.
. The R mode start function has been
developed not only for controlling the engine, transmission and VDC
system, but also the settings of the
suspension and tires. Therefore, any
modification of the vehicle may
disrupt the vehicle's balance. This
will not only reduce the optimum
performance of the vehicle but may
also cause damage to powertrain
components, including the trans-
mission.
NOTICE
.
When the temperature of the engine
coolant and transmission oil is high
or low, the function cannot be used.
The temperature range in which the
R mode start function can be used:
Ð Engine coolant: 1408F - 2128F
(608C - 1008C)
Ð Transmission oil: 1408F - 2668F (608C - 1308C)
. If the R mode start function is used
4 times consecutively, the function
may be disabled and cannot be
turned on to protect the vehicle
system. While the function is dis-
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WARNING
.The VDC OFF mode should ONLY be
used briefly to help free the vehicle
if stuck in snow or mud by tempora-
rily stopping operation of the VDC
to maintain wheel torque.
. Driving the GT-R with the VDC off
may lead to handling issues related
to steering maneuvers, acceleration,
or deceleration. Moreover, driving
with the VDC off can result in an
inoperative vehicle by causing ser-
ious damage to the powertrain,
including damage to the Transaxle
Assembly including Transfer, Clutch,
Gears, Transaxle case and all of its
components and other drivetrain
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 5-53) of this Owner's
Manual, ªTransmission Clutch Temperature
Highº and ªVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Systemº for important additional related informa-
tion.
. Except for the emergency cases above,
any issues related to driving stability
(e.g., steering maneuvers and maneu-
vers during acceleration and decelera-
tion) and any damages to drivetrain
components (e.g., transfer, clutch, a
sort of gear, transaxle case) will not
be covered by warranty if there is a
record in the Vehicle Status Data
Recorder (VSDR) that the vehicle was
driven with VDC off.
. When attempting to free the vehicle
from mud or fresh snow, the VDC will
detect the tire slipping, and the engine
speed may not increase even when the
accelerator pedal is depressed. To raise
the engine speed, use the VDC set up
switch to turn the VDC system OFF and
select SAVE mode with the transmis- sion switch. (
ªVDC, transmission
and suspension setup switchesº page
5-25)
. When the VDC system is turned OFF,
all VDC functions (including traction
control) , except for the ABS functions,
are deactivated.
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O
Odometer/twin trip odometer...
.................................... 2-6
Off-road recovery ...
......................................................... 5-8
Oil Changing engine oil and filter ...
.......................... 8-14
Checking engine oil level ...
.................................. 8-13
Differential oil ...
..................................................... GTR-4
Engine oil ...
................................................ GTR-3, 8-13
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...
.......... 9-6
Engine oil level display ...
....................................... 2-12
Engine oil low pressure warning ...
..................... 2-35
Transmission oil ...
..................................... GTR-4, 8-14
Transmission oil high temperature warning ...
.... 2-36
Opening and closing the trunk ...
............................... 3-22
Opening the doors ...
....................................................... 3-7
Opening the fuel-filler door ...
...................................... 3-25
Opening the hood ...
...................................................... 3-18
Operating range for engine start ...
............................ 5-10
Operation displays ...
..................................................... 2-43
Outside air temperature ...
............................................ 2-18
Outside door handles ...
.................................................. 7-6
Outside mirrors ...
........................................................... 3-28
Outside temperature display indicates
higher temperature ...
............................................... GTR-23
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...
....................................... 6-8
Owner's Manual/Service Manual
order information ...
......................................................... 9-22
P
Parking
Parking brake ...
........................................................ 5-33
Parking brake break-in ...
....................................... 5-51
Parking brake release warning ...
......................... 2-37
Parking/parking on hills ...
...................................... 5-45
Passenger compartment ...
........................................... 8-25
Power
Locking with power door lock switch ...
............... 3-5
Power outlets ...
........................................................ 2-56
Power steering ...
..................................................... 5-50
Power steering fluid ...
............................................ 8-14
Power windows ...
.................................................... 2-61
Trunk release power cancel switch ...
................ 3-21
Precautions ...
.................................................................. 8-17
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ...
...... 5-9
Braking precautions ...
............................................ 5-51
Maintenance precautions ...
..................................... 8-6
Precautions on child restraints ...
........................ 1-16
Precautions on cruise control ...
.......................... 5-35
Precautions on seat belt usage ...
.......................... 1-6
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ...
.................................................... 1-34
Precautions when starting and driving ...
............. 5-3
Precautions before driving ...
................................. GTR-10
Precautions on performance driving ...
................ GTR-12
Pregnant women ...
........................................................... 1-9
Push starting ...
.................................................................. 6-7
ªPUSHº warning ...
......................................................... 2-44
Push-button ignition switch ...
..................................... 5-10
R
R mode start function ...
................................................ 5-32
Rapid air pressure loss ...
............................................... 5-8
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance test ...
........ 9-20
Rear window defroster switch ...
................................ 2-50
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ...
............................................................... 1-20
Rear-facing child restraint installation using the
seat belts ...
...................................................................... 1-22
RearView Monitor ...
......................................................... 4-2
Recommended fluids and
maintenance interval ...
............................................ GTR-19
Reducing tight corner braking phenomenon ...
....... 5-43
Refueling precautions ...
.......................................... GTR-13
Remote keyless entry system ...
.................................. 3-12
Removing spots ...
............................................................ 7-4
Removing the cowl top cover ...
................................... 8-9
Repair and replacement procedure ...
....................... 1-47
Replacement of brake pads and disc rotors ...
.... GTR-5
Replacing spark plugs ...
.............................................. 8-20
Replacing the brake pads ...
........................................ 8-24
Replacing the wiper blades ...
..................................... 8-22
Reporting safety defects ...
......................................... 9-19
Reverse warning ...
......................................................... 2-36
Roadside assistance program ...
................................... 6-2
Run-flat tire warning ...
.................................................. 2-40
Run-flat tires ...
.................................................................. 6-4
10-5