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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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selected.
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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JVI0845X
REVERSE WARNINGGUID-FEFD2E59-38D9-463E-BF82-596CA8EB8709This will appear (and a chime will sound) if the
shift lever is in the
&Rposition for more than 5
minutes, or when the driver's door is opened
while the shift lever is in the
&Rposition.
JVI0130X
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM WARN-
ING
GUID-D699E4F2-4D10-43AD-B2F0-D399EB4E4960This will appear if a transmission system
malfunction occurs. (
ªTransmission warn-
ing lightº page 2-30)
JVI0055X
TRANSMISSION OIL HIGH TEM-
PERATURE WARNING
GUID-E5232020-FB63-454C-BB90-8561A2F8A852This will appear if the transmission oil tempera-
ture becomes unusually high.
(
ªTransmission warning lightº page 2-30)


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JVI0056X
TRANSMISSION CLUTCH HIGH
TEMPERATURE WARNING
GUID-4163144D-0484-483B-8C4B-E3CA2D6F7343This will appear if the transmission clutch
temperature becomes unusually high.
(
ªTransmission warning lightº page 2-30)
JVI0057X
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE WARN-
ING
GUID-A8981A08-4A15-4D60-AA22-E7DF796CB574This will appear if the vehicle speed is above 4
MPH (7 km/h) with the parking brake applied.
(
ªBrake warning lightº page 2-26)
(
ªParking brake reminder chimeº page 2-
33)
JVI0058X
LOW BRAKE FLUID WARNINGGUID-7160A127-71BE-439C-BC97-FF95ACCA2478This will appear if the brake fluid level becomes
low. (
ªBrake warning lightº page 2-26)
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................................... 5-3
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ....
..................................... 5-3
Three-way catalyst ................................................................. 5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....
................... 5-4
Avoiding collision and rollover ............................................ 5-7
Off-road recovery ................................................................... 5-8
Rapid air pressure loss ....
..................................................... 5-8
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ....
................................ 5-9
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) driving safety precautions ....
.... 5-9
Push-button ignition switch ....
................................................ 5-10
Operating range for engine start .................................... 5-10
Ignition switch operation ................................................... 5-10
Ignition switch positions .................................................... 5-11
Emergency engine shut off ....
........................................... 5-11
Intelligent Key battery discharge ..................................... 5-12
Before starting the engine ...................................................... 5-13
Starting the engine ................................................................... 5-13
Driving the vehicle .................................................................... 5-15
Dual clutch transmission ................................................... 5-15
Driving tips ............................................................................\
5-21
VDC, transmission and suspension setup switches ....
.... 5-25
How to switch the modes ................................................ 5-25
Features of each mode ....
.................................................. 5-27
Turbocharger system ....
............................................................ 5-31 R mode start function
............................................................. 5-32
How to use R mode start function ....
........................... 5-33
Parking brake ....
........................................................................\
. 5-33
Cruise control ....
........................................................................\
5-34
Precautions on cruise control ....
.................................... 5-35
Steering-wheel-mounted controls ................................ 5-35
Indicators and display ...................................................... 5-36
Cruise control operations ............................................... 5-36
Hill Start Assist System ....
...................................................... 5-38
Break-in schedule .................................................................... 5-39
Wheel alignment ............................................................... 5-39
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips ...................................................... 5-40
Increasing fuel economy ....
..................................................... 5-41
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) .......................................................... 5-41
AWD warning light ........................................................... 5-41
Tight corner braking phenomenon ............................... 5-43
Tires ....
........................................................................\
.......... 5-43
AWD system characteristics ....
...................................... 5-43
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) .............................................. 5-44
Parking/parking on hills ....
....................................................... 5-45
Sonar system ....
........................................................................\
. 5-47
Sonar indicator .................................................................. 5-48
Sonar system OFF switch .............................................. 5-49
Sonar system setting ....................................................... 5-49


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(ªIntelligent Key battery replace-
mentº page 8-27)GUID-43655779-324C-4224-B81C-E27C8753FA64. Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position. (
ªWarning lights, indicator
lights and audible remindersº page 2-25)
GUID-5155C512-8955-446D-8785-34D3B79E3F16
NOTE:
. This vehicle includes spark plugs that
are designed for maximum perfor-
mance. If the start time becomes long-
er, the plugs may be fouled, making the
engine difficult to start. If this occurs,
start the engine using the procedure
described in this section.
. A click sound may be heard when the
brake pedal is depressed and released.
This is normal.
. A low rattling operating sound may
occur when the engine is started or
stopped. This is because of the trans-
mission gear design, light flywheel and
dry sump lubrication system used in
this transmission. This does not indi-
cate that there is a malfunction. This
sound is likely to occur in particular if
the engine is stopped when the tem-
perature of the transmission oil is high.
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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.