2017 NISSAN GT-R transmission


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TIGHT CORNER BRAKING PHE-
NOMENON
GUID-1A27E22E-DFCE-4A37-87A5-5B6E52FE9B38If the steering wheel is turned more than half a
turn when the vehicle is started when it is cold, it
may be harder to move the vehicle forward and
backward. This phenomenon is known as the
ªtight corner braking phenomenonº.
This phenomenon is unique to AWD vehicles,
and occurs due to a difference in speeds
between the front and rear wheels while the
vehicle is turning. This does not indicate that
there is a malfunction.
NOTE:
If the tight corner braking phenomenon
occurs, a slipping sound may be heard
from the tires, or a squeaking sound may
be heard from the drive system.
Reducing tight corner braking phe-
nomenon
GUID-BA737537-EE7C-4157-9184-AAED4280FA70The tight corner braking phenomenon can be
reduced if the following three conditions are
met:
.Transmission setup switch is set to Normal
mode.
. Vehicle speed is low (less than approxi-
mately 6 MPH (10 km/h)) . .
The steering wheel is turned more than 1/2
turn.
TIRESGUID-4607560A-BD7E-4BAE-972E-CBDBA63C2F98This vehicle is equipped with special tires. When
changing the tires, install the designated special
tires. Replacing tires as a set of four with new
ones is recommended. However, if a tire is
punctured or damaged, it may be possible to
replace only the damaged tire. Determining
whether one tire or a complete set of tires
should be replaced is based on a number of
factors including tire wear and condition. Con-
tact your GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. They
can recommend if an individual tire or a
complete set should be replaced.
NOTICE
If tires other than the designated tires,
tires with large differences in wear or
tires of different sizes are installed, the
AWD performance will be degraded and
the drive mechanism may be damaged.
AWD SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICSGUID-BB073156-8A99-484C-B5C5-853EDBCA9D09The AWD system automatically distributes the
optimal torque to the front and rear wheels. This
provides both the superior turning performance
of a rear wheel drive vehicle and the traction of a
AWD vehicle.
Electronic control continuously distributes tor-
que to the front and rear wheels in the range
from 0:100 (rear-wheel drive mode) to 50:50
(all-wheel drive mode) to match the driving
conditions and road conditions. This allows the
engine output (torque) to be effectively trans-
mitted to the road surface.
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GUID-2C2B9E7A-DBEF-4992-9B31-D28C40CDF3EF
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WARNING
.Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags. They
may ignite and cause a fire.
. Never leave the engine running
while the vehicle is unattended.
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci- dents.
. To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of
the vehicle and/or its systems, do
not leave children, people who re-
quire the assistance of others or
pets unattended in your vehicle.
Additionally, the temperature inside
a closed vehicle on a warm day can
quickly become high enough to
cause a significant risk of injury or
death to people and pets.
. Safe parking procedures require
that both the parking brake be applied and the transmission placed
into the
&Pposition. Failure to do so
could cause the vehicle to move
unexpectedly or roll away and result
in an accident.
. Make sure the shift lever has been
pushed as far forward as it can go
and cannot be moved without de-
pressing the foot brake pedal.
. Follow the instructions below when
parking the vehicle to help prevent
the brake rotor and brake pads from
rusting together. Failure to follow
the instructions could cause the
rotor and pads to rust together. If
the rotor and pads rust together,
there may be a popping noise and
some vibration when the vehicle is
driven, a wheel may not roll cor-
rectly, or the brake pads could be
damaged. If the pads are damaged,
this may reduce the effectiveness of
the brake system which could cause
a collision, serious personal injury
or death.
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the
&Pposition.
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PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS


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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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5-58Starting and driving
GUID-76F3EAAF-2BE5-4B81-B58F-746FED25686FThis system enhances exhaust sound silencing
by closing the electronic control valve while
starting the engine, and while idling after starting
the engine.
JVS0814X
To close the electronic control valve, push the
exhaust sound control switch to the ON side.
To open the electronic control valve, push the
exhaust sound control switch to the OFF side.
When the engine speed is 2,800 rpm or more,
the electronic control valve opens. When the
engine speed is 2,500 rpm or less, the
electronic control valve closes.
When R mode is set after the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position, even if the exhaust
sound control switch is ON, the electronic
control valve opens. (
ªVDC, transmission
and suspension setup switchesº page 5-25) NOTE:
.
Do not disconnect the electronic con-
trol valve connector. If the connector is
not plugged in, the system will detect
this as a malfunction and engine out-
put will be limited.
. In order to protect the engine when in a
driving mode that uses close to the
maximum torque, the electronic control
valve may open with the engine speed
at 2,800 rpm or less.
EXHAUST SOUND CONTROL
SYSTEM (if so equipped)


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GUID-D165E793-EC1B-48CD-855D-6A5B45B696AB
JVS0798X
JVS0387X
NOTE:
To operate the active noise cancellation
and active sound enhancement system
properly:
.Do not cover the speakers or woofer.
. Do not cover the microphones.
. Do not change or modify speakers including
the woofer and any audio related parts such
as the amplifier.
. Do not make any modification including
sound deadening or modifications around
the microphones, speakers or woofer.
ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATIONGUID-63AC1A64-FBF7-48AB-8FDB-B103F2AB9CF1The active noise cancellation uses the front and
rear microphones
*1to detect engine booming
noise. The system then automatically generates
a noise cancelling sound through the speakers
*2and woofer*3to reduce engine booming
noise.
The front and rear microphones
*1are located
inside of the roof.
The front speakers are located on the doors and
the woofer is located in between the rear seats.
ACTIVE SOUND ENHANCEMENTGUID-92984642-E6C9-4C4F-8D8B-DA3774BD076FThe active sound enhancement generates
sounds according to engine speed and driving
modes selected by the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system, transmission and suspension
setup switches through the speakers
*2and
woofer
*3to enhance the quality of the engine
sound.
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ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION (if
so equipped)/ACTIVE SOUND
ENHANCEMENT (if so equipped)


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6-10In case of emergency
bers of the vehicle.
. Do not use the vehicle tie-downs to
tow or free a stuck vehicle.
. Only use devices specifically de-
signed for vehicle recovery and
follow the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
. Always pull the recovery device
straight out from the front of the
vehicle. Never pull at an angle.
. Route recovery devices so they do
not touch any part of the vehicle
except the attachment point.
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use a tow strap or other device designed
specifically for vehicle recovery. Always follow
the manufacturer's instructions for the recovery
device.
Rocking a stuck vehicleGUID-2C981225-30F1-49E8-AE71-816D46202725If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system and select SAVE mode with the
transmission setup switch. (
ªVDC,
transmission and suspension setup switchesº page 5-25)
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and back- ward.
.Shift back and forth between the&Rand
&A
F&Mpositions.
.Apply the accelerator as little as possible
to maintain the rocking motion.
.Release the accelerator pedal before
shifting between the
&Rand&A
F&M
positions..Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH (55
km/h) .
5. Turn on the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.
6. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service
to remove the vehicle.


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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements....
..................................................... 8-3
Scheduled maintenance ....................................................... 8-3
General maintenance ............................................................ 8-3
Where to go for service ....................................................... 8-3
General maintenance .................................................................. 8-4
Explanation of maintenance items ..................................... 8-4
Maintenance precautions ........................................................... 8-6
Engine compartment check locations ....
................................. 8-8
Removing the cowl top cover ............................................. 8-9
Engine cooling system ....
......................................................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ....
..................................... 8-11
Changing engine coolant .................................................. 8-12
Engine oil ............................................................................\
........ 8-13
Checking engine oil level .................................................. 8-13
Changing engine oil and filter ....
...................................... 8-14
Transmission oil ......................................................................... 8-14
Power steering fluid ....
.............................................................. 8-14
Brake fluid ............................................................................\
....... 8-15
Window washer fluid ............................................................... 8-16
Battery ....
........................................................................\
.............. 8-17
Precautions ........................................................................... 8-17
Fluid level check ....
.............................................................. 8-18
Jump starting ........................................................................ 8-19
Drive belts ............................................................................\
....... 8-19 Spark plugs
....
........................................................................\
.... 8-20
Replacing spark plugs ..................................................... 8-20
Air cleaner ............................................................................\
...... 8-21
Windshield wiper blades ....
.................................................... 8-22
Cleaning ............................................................................\
.. 8-22
Replacing the wiper blades ........................................... 8-22
Brakes ............................................................................\
............. 8-23
Self-adjusting brakes ....................................................... 8-23
Brake pad wear warning ................................................. 8-23
High performance brake system ................................... 8-23
Replacing the brake pads ....
........................................... 8-24
Fuses ............................................................................\
............... 8-24
Engine compartment ........................................................ 8-24
Passenger compartment ................................................. 8-25
Intelligent Key battery replacement ....
.................................. 8-27
Lights ....
........................................................................\
............... 8-29
Headlights ....
....................................................................... 8-30
Exterior and interior lights ............................................... 8-30
Wheels and tires ...................................................................... 8-32
Tire pressure ...................................................................... 8-32
Tire and loading information label ................................ 8-35
Checking the tire pressure ............................................. 8-36
Tire labeling ........................................................................ 8-37
Types of tires ....
.................................................................. 8-39


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GUID-E98D7125-8032-452B-B9FF-1B3C53BBB5F2Some day-to-day and regular maintenance is
essential to maintain your vehicle good mechan-
ical condition, as well as its emission and engine
performance.
It is the owner's responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance, as well as general
maintenance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper
maintenance care. You are a vital link in the
maintenance chain.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCEGUID-E0B2C09A-66B6-476D-8575-FB97D809FEBDFor your convenience, both required and op-
tional scheduled maintenance items are de-
scribed and listed in your NISSAN Service and
Maintenance Guide. You must refer to that guide
to ensure that necessary maintenance is per-
formed on your vehicle at regular intervals.
GENERAL MAINTENANCEGUID-D2D0708D-C35D-4699-82DB-19B77AAFBDACGeneral maintenance includes those items
which should be checked during normal day-
to-day operation. They are essential for proper
vehicle operation. It is your responsibility to
perform these procedures regularly as pre-
scribed.
Performing general maintenance checks re-
quires minimal mechanical skill and only a fewgeneral automotive tools.
These checks or inspections can be done by
yourself, a qualified technician or, if you prefer, a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICEGUID-DB69589D-3B24-4601-8C17-D768974E2FF3GT-R certified NISSAN dealers are required to
have additional training and equipment and are
the only NISSAN dealers authorized to perform
warranty work on key vehicle performance
systems such as engine, transmission, suspen-
sion and brakes.
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, it is recommended that
you have the systems checked and serviced by a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
and are kept up to date with the latest service
information through technical bulletins, service
tips, and in-dealer information systems. They are
completely qualified to work on NISSAN vehi-
cles
before work begins.
You can be confident that a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer's service department performs
the best job to meet the maintenance require-
ments on your vehicle.
To find a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer near
you, call 1-866-668-1GTR in the US or 1-800- 387-0122 in Canada, or go to www. gtrnissan.
com/.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-3
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS