2017 NISSAN GT-R Owners Manual


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3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling intothe street when parked on a sloping drive
way, it is a good practice to turn the wheels
as illustrated.
.HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB:*1
Turn the wheels into the curb and move
the vehicle forward until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
.HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB:*2
Turn the wheels away from the curb and
move the vehicle back until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
.HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
CURB:
*3
Turn the wheels toward the side of the
road so the vehicle will move away from
the center of the road if it moves.
4. Push the ignition switch to the LOCK
position.
The GT-R uses brake pad materials that have
high metallic content. The brake pad material
helps maintain braking performance in a wide
range of weather and driving conditions.
For the first 3,000 - 6,000 miles (5,000 -
10,000 km) of the vehicle's service life, and for
the first 3,000 - 6,000 miles (5,000 - 10,000
km) after a brake replacement, the brake pad to
brake rotor clearance is very small. When
parking, apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to the
&Pposition. Idle the engine for
more than 20 seconds without depressing the
brake pedal. This allows the brake pads to move
away from the rotor so the pad does not contact
the rotor.
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:
. If the vehicle is not idled for 20 seconds
without 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.
. If the brakes are wet when the vehicle is
parked and the parking brake is applied for a
long time.
It is recommended you contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer if the brake pads and brake rotor
have rusted together.


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GUID-AE4FE14D-BC9F-463F-B5FA-17F74108C7B7
JVS0801X
WARNING
.The sonar system is a convenience
but it is not a substitute for proper
parking. Always look around and
check that it is safe to do so before
parking. Always move slowly.
. Read and understand the limita-
tions of the sonar system as con-
tained in this section. Inclement
weather may affect the function of
the sonar system; this may include
reduced performance or a false
activation. .
This system is not designed to
prevent contact with small or mov-
ing objects.
. The system is designed as an aid to
the driver in detecting large station-
ary objects to help avoid damaging
the vehicle. The system will not
detect small objects below the
bumper, and may not detect objects
that are too close to the bumper or
on the ground.
. If your vehicle sustains damage to
the bumper fascia, leaving it mis-
aligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate
measurement of obstacles or false
alarms.
CAUTION
.
Keep the interior of the vehicle as
quiet as possible to hear the tone
clearly. Excessive noise (such as
audio system volume or an open
vehicle window) will interfere with
the tone and it may not be heard.
. Keep the sonar (located on the
bumper fascia) free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt (do
not clean the sonar with sharp
objects) . If the sonar is covered, it
will affect the accuracy of the sonar
system.
. The sonar system may not operate
correctly if a license plate cover is
installed.
The sonar system sounds a tone to warn the
driver of obstacles near the bumper. The sonar
indicator will also appear in the touch screen
display. (
ªSonar indicatorº page 5-48.) The
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5-48Starting and driving
system detects front obstacles when the shift
lever is in the
&Aposition or&Nposition and both
front and rear obstacles when the shift lever is in
the
&Rposition.
The system may not detect objects at speeds
above 6 MPH (10 km/h) and may not detect
certain angular or moving objects.
Refer to the illustration for approximate zone
coverage areas. As you move closer to the
obstacle, the rate of the tone increases. When
you move even closer to the obstacle, the tone
will sound continuously.
The sensitivity level of the sonar can be adjusted
(higher or lower) in the sonar setting display.
(
ªSonar system settingº page 5-49)
The intermittent tone will stop in 3 seconds
when an obstacle is detected by only the corner
sensor and the distance does not change.
JVS0802X
*1Sonar display
*ACorner sonar indicator
*BCenter sonar indicator
*2RearView Monitor display
SONAR INDICATORGUID-8AAFCA2B-C300-4087-BA53-F6F5415AF187With the ªAutomatic Display with Sonarº key ON
in the touch screen display, when the front sonar
detects obstacles near the bumper, a tone will
sound and the sonar indicator will appear in the
touch screen display
*1. When the RearView
Monitor is displayed, the sonar indicator will
appear in the upper corner of the display
*2.
The sonar indicators
*Aand*Bindicate the
position of the object and the distance to the
object with its color and rate of blinking.
When an object is detected, the indicator
(green) appears and blinks (the tone sounds
intermittently) . When the vehicle moves closer
to the object, the color of the indicator turns
yellow and the rate of blinking increases (the
rate of the tone increases) . When the vehicle
moves even closer to the object, the indicator
stops blinking and turns red (the tone sounds
continuously) .
When the RearView Monitor is displayed,
the colors of the sonar indicator and the
distance guide lines in the rear view
indicate different distance to the object.


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JVS0803X
SONAR SYSTEM OFF SWITCHGUID-F5BD627B-131E-4061-BC6B-9D61B3732614The sonar system OFF switch on the lower side
of the instrument panel allows the driver to turn
the sonar system on and off. To turn the sonar
system on and off, the ignition switch must be in
the ON position. The indicator light
*1on the
switch will turn off when the system is turned off.
If the indicator light flashes it may indicate a
malfunction in the sonar system.
The sonar system will turn on automatically
under the following conditions.
. When the shift lever is placed in the
&R
position. .
When vehicle speed decreases below
approximately 6 MPH (10 km/h) .
. When the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position and turned back to the ON
position again.
JVS0804X
SONAR SYSTEM SETTINGGUID-1D3CB2D5-558E-42C5-AA60-ED92AEF4DCF5Sonar settings can be adjusted.
1. Touch the ªSettingsº key on the Launch Bar
in the touch screen display.
2. Select the ªSonarº key.
Select a menu item to change from the following
options.
. Sonar
. Only FR Sensor Use
. Automatic Display with Sonar
. Sonar Sensitivity
. Volume
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SonarGUID-2E11EC8E-E4F9-4570-9DFD-3BD0BD9D5C47When this item is turned ON, the front and rear
sonar is activated. When this item is turned to
OFF (indicator turns off) , the front and rear sonar
is deactivated.
ON (default) - OFF
Only FR Sensor UseGUID-C6DFCF82-2172-43C6-AE62-75B585597490When this item is turned on, only the rear sonar
is turned off. The amber markers are displayed at
the rear corners of the vehicle icon.
ON - OFF (default)
Automatic Display with SonarGUID-37C01432-B875-4354-846D-ED5B2428BE45Automatically shows the sonar view on the touch
screen display when the sonar is activated.
ON (default) - OFF
Sonar SensitivityGUID-7CAB5DC2-24EB-4EBE-BB41-89F4D47F0E1CAdjust the sensitivity level of the sonar.
higher (right) - lower (left)
VolumeGUID-73D59E47-6CD2-4D45-8021-9966DB118F32Adjust the volume of the tone.
higher (right) - lower (left)
GUID-755C05A2-D7F9-4B95-B705-800C6A84D706
WARNING
If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic
pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering.
If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you
will still have control of the vehicle. However,
much greater steering effort is needed, espe-
cially in sharp turns and at low speeds.
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GUID-703558D3-FD6E-441D-8969-306C6EB0E0D4
BRAKING PRECAUTIONSGUID-F209EBFF-88CC-44EE-ABE8-822DBE9DBFA1The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking at two wheels.
You may feel a small click and hear a sound
when the brake pedal is fully depressed slowly.
This is not a malfunction and indicates that the
brake assist mechanism is operating properly.
Vacuum assisted brakesGUID-239D89AF-BF00-4816-8DB1-891B380B4DBEThe brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be
required to stop the vehicle and the stopping
distance will be longer.
Wet brakesGUID-475A951B-E227-4D35-9BC8-D063394926C3When the vehicle is washed or driven through
water, the brakes may get wet. As a result, your
braking distance will be longer and the vehicle
may pull to one side during braking.
To dry brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed
while lightly tapping the brake pedal to heat-up
the brakes. Do this until the brakes return to
normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds
until the brakes function correctly.
Using the brakesGUID-241D4D1E-5878-4FEA-B928-19C4292547F2Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will cause overheating of the
brakes, wearing out the brake and pads faster
and reduce gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
downshift to a lower gear before going down a
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may
reduce braking performance and could result in
loss of vehicle control.
WARNING
.While driving on a slippery surface,
be careful when braking, accelerat-
ing or downshifting. Abrupt braking
or accelerating could cause the
wheels to skid and result in an
accident.
. If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the brakes will not work.
Braking will be harder.
PARKING BRAKE BREAK-INGUID-7150C79F-B331-425E-87E0-AD63FA9022B6Break in the parking brake shoes whenever the
stopping effect of the parking brake is weakened
or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or
drums/rotors are replaced, in order to assure the
best braking performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle
service manual and can be performed by a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
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GUID-15009A55-BB5C-42D5-9112-097E8C8E4958
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS)
GUID-880D61BF-CE2F-4B51-81CD-698ABEB3F895
WARNING
.The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
is a sophisticated device, but it
cannot prevent accidents resulting
from careless or dangerous driving
techniques. It can help maintain
vehicle control during braking on
slippery surfaces. Remember that
stopping distances on slippery sur-
faces will be longer than on normal
surfaces even with ABS. Stopping
distances may also be longer on
rough, gravel or snow covered
roads, or if you are using tire chains.
Always maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you.
Ultimately, the driver is responsible
for safety.
. Tire type and condition may also
affect braking effectiveness. When
replacing tires, install the specified
size of tires on all four wheels. The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) controls
the brakes so the wheels do not lock during hard
braking or when braking on slippery surfaces.
The system detects the rotation speed at each
wheel and varies the brake fluid pressure to
prevent each wheel from locking and sliding. By
preventing each wheel from locking, the system
helps the driver maintain steering control and
helps to minimize swerving and spinning on
slippery surfaces.
Using the systemGUID-6ECE2B5D-7A4F-458B-88D2-671A03E2B8FEDepress the brake pedal and hold it down.
Depress the brake pedal with firm steady
pressure, but do not pump the brakes. The
ABS will operate to prevent the wheels from
locking up. Steer the vehicle to avoid obstacles.
WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
may result in increased stopping dis-
tances.
Self-test featureGUID-C37F4BC5-8CBA-4D29-801E-112190163058The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric
pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The
computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that
tests the system each time you start the engine
and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward
or reverse. When the self-test occurs, you may
hear a ªclunkº noise and/or feel a pulsation in the
brake pedal. This does not indicate that there is
a malfunction. If the computer senses a mal-
function, it switches the ABS off and illuminates
the ABS warning light on the meter. The brake
system then operates normally, but without anti-
lock assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during the
self-test or while driving, it is recommended you
have the vehicle checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
Normal operationGUID-A2598887-97F1-4229-825A-30AB7D1015CCThe ABS operates at speeds above 3 to 6 MPH
(5 to 10 km/h) . The speed varies according to
road conditions.
When the ABS senses that one or more wheels
are close to locking up, the actuator rapidly
applies and releases hydraulic pressure. This
action is similar to pumping the brakes very
quickly. You may feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal and hear a noise from under the hood or
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feel a vibration from the actuator when it is
operating. This is normal and indicates that the
ABS is operating properly. However, the pulsa-
tion may indicate that road conditions are
hazardous and extra care is required while
driving.GUID-55C14948-F47B-404C-93D0-AC90CA9C4F34The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs
and vehicle motion. Under certain driving con-
ditions, the VDC system helps to perform the
following functions.
.Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel
slip on one slipping drive wheel so power is
transferred to a non slipping drive wheel on
the same axle.
. Controls brake pressure and engine output
to reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle
speed (traction control function) .
. Controls brake pressure at individual wheels
and engine output to help the driver maintain
control of the vehicle in the following
conditions:
Ð understeer (vehicle tends to not follow
the steered path despite increased
steering input)
Ð oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain road or driving conditions) .
The VDC system can help the driver to maintain
control of the vehicle, but it cannot prevent loss
of vehicle control in all driving situations. When the VDC system operates, the VDC
warning lightin the meter flashes so note
the following:
. The road may be slippery or the system may
determine some action is required to help
keep the vehicle on the steered path.
. You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal
and hear a noise or vibration from under the
hood. This is normal and indicates that the
VDC system is working properly.
. Adjust your speed and driving to the road
conditions.
. The VDC mode can be changed using the
VDC setup switch. (
ªVDC, transmis-
sion and suspension setup switchesº page
5-25)
(
ªVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightº page 2-31,
ªVehicle Dynamic Con-
trol (VDC) off indicator lightº page 2-32)
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the VDC
warning light
illuminates in the meter. The
VDC system automatically turns off.
The VDC setup switch is used to turn off the
VDC system. The VDC off indicator
illuminates to indicate the VDC system is off.
When the VDC setup switch is used to turn off
the system, the VDC system still operates to
prevent one drive wheel from slipping by
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SYSTEM