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Use the NEXT switchand ENTER switch
to go to ALERT > UPSHIFT. The current
status of the upshift indicator will be shown on
the UPSHIFT screen. Note that the function is
set to AUTO as the factory default setting.
To change the upshift indicator mode, choose
SETTING on the UPSHIFT screen. Set one of
the following modes by pushing the NEXT
switch
, and then push ENTERto
complete.
. AUTO
. 3,000 to 6,300 RPM (MANUAL)
. OFF
The number will increase by 100 RPM. To
increase the number by 500 RPM, push and
hold the NEXT switch
.
ExampleGUID-B7DEDF79-0D08-4F50-907D-74577BC62D90
When the maximum engine speed is
desired:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9Set the upshift indicator to AUTO. The yellow
indicator illuminates approximately 700 RPM
before the red zone, and the red indicator
illuminates just before the red zone. When the maximum engine torque is
desired:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9Set the figure at 6,000 RPM. The green
indicator starts flashing from approximately
5,500 RPM and illuminates at 6,000 RPM.
When breaking-in the vehicle:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9To help avoid high engine speeds during break-
in, set the upshift indicator to less than 3,500
RPM. The green indicator starts flashing ap-
proximately 500 RPM before the set figure and
illuminates from the set figure. (
ªBreak-in
scheduleº page 5-39)
NOTE:
. There may be a slight difference be-
tween the timing of the upshift indica-
tor illumination and the tachometer
indication.
. When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set memory will be erased
and the mode returns to the default.
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL
GUID-0168A528-2CC4-4698-9101-57751437C54DThe instrument brightness can be adjusted
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the switch to adjust the brightness up
*1
or down*2. The brightness level is shown on
the vehicle information display.
When the headlights are on, the brightness of
the interior switches is also adjusted at the same
time.
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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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How to arm the vehicle security
system
GUID-7F596F37-3AA2-4D57-824B-F60E4815C9471. Close all windows.The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.
2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position.
3. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
4. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with the
Intelligent Key, door handle request switch
or power door lock switch. The power door
lock switch should be operated while the
door is open, and then closed. 5.
Confirm that the security indicator light
comes on. The security indicator light stays
on for about 30 seconds. The vehicle
security system is now pre-armed. After
about 30 seconds the vehicle security
system automatically shifts into the armed
phase. The security light begins to flash
once every approximately 3 seconds. If,
during this 30-second pre-arm time period,
the door is unlocked, or the ignition switch is
pushed to ACC or ON, the system will not
arm.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors, hood, and trunk lid locked
with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position. When pushing the ignition switch
to the ACC or ON position, the system will
be released.
Vehicle security system activationGUID-A43E97AF-39F9-49C9-98AB-1877FD0EE01DThe vehicle security system will give the follow-
ing alarm:
. The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
. The alarm automatically turns off after
approximately 1 minute. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm is activated by:
.
Opening the door or the trunk lid without
using the button on the Intelligent Key, the
door handle request switch or the mechan-
ical key. (Even if the door is opened by
releasing the door inside lock knob, the
alarm will activate.)
. Opening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarmGUID-5074B89D-A82F-4CD3-9682-B35D540856A8The alarm will stop by:
.Unlocking a door by pushing the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key.
. Unlocking a door by pushing the door
handle request switch.
. Pushing the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, it is recommended you have
it checked by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
GUID-F3FE1AB9-4898-48E8-957A-B09774184B70The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered Intelligent Key. Never leave these
keys in the vehicle.
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NOTICE
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.
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HEADLIGHT SWITCHGUID-8D8636DE-42C3-459B-B394-77C79B8FEB8D
LightingGUID-24210D3D-5055-4E6E-8EDB-FAF1756BEF99The parking, tail and license plate lights will turn
on after the engine is started regardless of the
position of the headlight switch. The lights will
turn off when the engine is turned off.
The daytime running lights will also turn on when
the engine is started.
Turning the switch to the
position:GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9The parking, side marker, tail, license plate and
instrument lights will come on and the daytime
running light will remain on.Turning the switch to the
position:GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9Headlights will come on and all the other lights
remain on. The daytime running light will turn off.
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Autolight systemGUID-E27458B8-BB7D-4E8D-8F8E-644425657E97The autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in theAUTO position
*1.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch
to the OFF,
orposition.
The autolight system can turn on the headlights
automatically when it is dark and turn off the
headlights when it is light. If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened, the
headlights remain on for 45 seconds.
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Headlight beam selectGUID-466D2816-0062-4167-B5B7-48092441ED0EWhen the headlights are on, push the lever to
the front of the vehicle
*1to switch to the high
beams. The high-beam indicator light illumi-
nates. (
ªHigh beam indicator lightº page 2-
31)
Pull the lever to the neutral position
*2to
switch to the low beams.
Pulling the lever toward you
*3will flash the
headlight high beam even when the headlight
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CAUTION
Use low beams when there are cars
approaching from the opposite direc-
tion, during city driving and at similar
times.
Battery saver systemGUID-14D5BA42-BB8C-4BD7-9D16-9AC9745F8B72A 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. (
ªLight reminder
chimeº page 2-33)
When the headlight switch is in the
or
position while the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the lights will automatically turn off after
a period of time when the ignition switch has
been pushed to the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights automatically turn
off, the lights will turn on when the ignition
switch is pushed to the ON position.
NOTICE
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for
extended periods of time even if the
headlights turn off automatically.
Daytime running light systemGUID-C6B953C9-5CB8-4E31-BB3A-F4BD70D2E336The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position. Turn the headlight switch to the
position for full illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
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GUID-6E444278-29B6-4C8B-858F-EC85933BCC26
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The 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.
(
ªSonar systemº page 5-47 )
GUID-B547D28E-6241-4B24-B8C5-9516353CE47B
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The exhaust sound control switch on the lower
side of the instrument panel allows the driver to
turn the exhaust sound control system on and
off.
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.
(
ªExhaust sound control systemº page 5-
58)
GUID-0FB1AF40-8345-44F5-A4A0-BCF46FD7CE43
CAUTION
. The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
. This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical acces-
sory being used is turned OFF.
. When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water to
contact the outlet.
NOTICE
.Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
. Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
SONAR SYSTEM OFF SWITCH EXHAUST SOUND CONTROL
SWITCH (if so equipped)
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Locking doors:GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB91. Move the shift lever to the&Pposition, push
the ignition switch to the OFF position, and
make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with
you.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK
button*1on the
Intelligent Key.
4. All the doors will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
NOTE:
. Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key
while the ignition switch is in the ACC
or ON position.
. Doors will not lock with the Intelligent
Key while any door is open.
Unlocking doors:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB91. Push the UNLOCKbutton*2on the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The
driver's door will unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button*2on the
Intelligent Key again within 60 seconds.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once again. All the doors will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the UNLOCK button on the
Intelligent Key while the doors are locked. If
during this 1-minute time period, the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all doors
will be locked automatically after another 1
minute.
.
Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
Opening trunk lid:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB91. Push the TRUNKbutton*3on the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The trunk will unlatch.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.
Using panic alarm:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button*4on the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key
are pushed. (Note: the panic button
should be pushed for more than 1 second to turn the panic alarm off.)
SETTING HAZARD INDICATOR AND
HORN MODE
GUID-07DEE234-66C5-4B99-B726-352548B56F15This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
When you lock/unlock the doors, the hazard
indicator will flash and the horn (or the outside
chime) will sound as a confirmation.
The following descriptions show how the hazard
indicator and horn will activate when locking/
unlocking the doors and how the horn feature
can be deactivated.
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