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NOTICE
.If the warning light comes on
while driving there may be a
malfunction in the AWD system.
Reduce the vehicle speed and it is
recommended you have your ve-
hicle checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
. If the warning light remains on
after the above operation, it is
recommended you have your ve-
hicle checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
. The powertrain may be damaged
if you continue driving with the
warning light blinking.
. Do not spin the rear wheels while
driving. Spinning the rear wheels
may increase the temperatures
of the AWD clutch system and
damage the system. Adjust the
accelerator pedal position to stop
wheel spin.
TIGHT CORNER BRAKING PHE-
NOMENONIf 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 “tight
corner braking phenomenon”.
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 malfunc-
tion.
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
phenomenonThe 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 ap-
proximately 6 MPH (10 km/h)). .
The steering wheel is turned more
than 1/2 turn.
TIRESThis vehicle is equipped with special tires.
When changing the tires, install the de-
signated special tires. Replacing tires as a
set of four with new ones is recom-
mended. 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. Contact 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 mechan-
ism may be damaged.
Starting and driving
5-43
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Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Cana-
da) in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
. Always use tires of the specified
type, size, brand, construction
(bias, bias-belted, radial or run-
flat), and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Failure to do so may
result in a circumference differ-
ence between tires on the front
and rear axles which will cause
excessive tire wear and may da-
mage the transmission, transfer
case and differential gears.
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Special winter equipment .................................... 5-56
Specifications ..................................................................... 9-8
Speedometer ...................................................................... 2-7
StartingBefore starting the engine ........................... 5-13
Jump starting ............................................. 6-5, 8-19
Precautions when starting
and driving ................................................................... 5-3
Push starting .............................................................. 6-7
Starting the engine ............................................ 5-14
Steering Power steering ....................................................... 5-50
Power steering fluid .......................................... 8-14
Steering lock release
malfunction indicator ....................................... 2-46
Steering wheel ....................................................... 3-26
Steering-wheel-mounted controls ........ 5-35
Tilt/telescopic steering column ............... 3-26
Storage ............................................................................... 2-59
Summer tires ............................................................ GTR-11
Sun visors .......................................................................... 3-27
Sunglasses holder ...................................................... 2-60
Supplemental air bag warning labels ........ 1-48
Supplemental air bag warning light ............ 1-48
Supplemental restraint system ....................... 1-34
Suspension and
wheel alignment .............................. GTR-16, GTR-23
Switch
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........... 2-52
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-52 How to switch the modes ............................ 5-26
Ignition switch operation .............................. 5-11
Ignition switch positions ................................ 5-11
Interior light control switch ......................... 2-66
Locking with power door lock switch ..... 3-5
Push-button ignition switch ....................... 5-10
Rear window defroster switch .................. 2-52
Trunk lid release switch ................................. 3-20
Trunk open request switch ......................... 3-20
Trunk release power cancel switch ...... 3-21
VDC, transmission and suspension
setup switches ....................................................... 5-25
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 2-50
T
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TransmissionDual clutch transmission ............................... 5-15
Transmission clutch high
temperature warning ....................................... 2-38
Transmission oil .................................. GTR-4, 8-14
Transmission oil high
temperature warning ....................................... 2-38
Transmission position indicator .............. 2-10
Transmission system check display ..... 2-15
Transmission system warning .................. 2-37
VDC, transmission and suspension
setup switches ....................................................... 5-25
Transmission
operation characteristics ............................... GTR-30
Transmission settings .......................................... GTR-9
Treadwear ........................................................................ 9-17
Troubleshooting guide ........................................... 3-17
Trunk .................................................................................... 3-20
Trunk lid release switch ........................................ 3-20
Trunk open request switch ................................ 3-20
Trunk release power cancel switch ............. 3-21
Turbocharger system .............................................. 5-31
Turning off the heaters ......................................... 2-56
Turning on the heaters ......................................... 2-56
Types of tires ................................................................. 8-41
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you have the system inspected promptly
by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
Transmission oil temperature high:
The light illuminates if the transmission oil
temperature becomes unusually high. If
the light illuminates, avoid driving at high
speed or at high engine speed until the
light turns off. The light will turn off after a
short period of time and the vehicle can
then be driven normally. If the light
illuminates frequently, it is recommended
you contact a GT-R certified NISSAN deal-
er.
NOTICE
If the light continues to illuminate,
the engine output may be reduced to
prevent transmission damage.
Transmission clutch temperature high:
The light illuminates if clutch temperature
becomes unusually high. If the light
illuminates, pull off the road in a safe area
and idle the engine. When the light turns
off, driving can be resumed. If the light
illuminates frequently, it is recommended
you contact a GT-R certified NISSAN deal-
er.
NOTICE
. Continuing to drive with the light
on could cause serious damage
to the transmission.
. If the light continues to illumi-
nate, the vehicle cannot be driven
because the engine output may
be reduced and the clutch may be
reduced to keep the clutch disen-
gaged.
R mode start function:
If 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 illuminates. When the
warning light goes off, the function can
be used again. (
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NOTICE
.“ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
OFF” indicated on the VDC setup
switch stands for “VDC OFF”.
. When the ignition switch is
pushed to the “ON” position, the
indicators on the setup switches
may illuminate briefly, however
this is not a malfunction.
FEATURES OF EACH MODE
TransmissionThe transmission mode differs depending on the shift lever position,
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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:
— Engine coolant: 140°F - 212°F
(60°C - 100°C)
— Transmission oil: 140°F - 266°F (60°C - 130°C)
. 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
R MODE START FUNCTION
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However, the brake pads can be sepa-
rately replaced only when a GT-R certified
technician judges that the brake disc
rotors are reusable, based on a measured
weight and a check for scratches and
cracks.EXHAUST MUFFLER AND TRUNK
CARPETThe GT-R exhaust system is designed to
provide the maximum vehicle perfor-
mance and to protect the vehicle from
high exhaust gas temperatures.
If non-genuine GT-R exhaust system
parts are used it is possible that the
muffler or other exhaust system parts will
deform and cause damage to the under-
body. Non-genuine GT-R exhaust system
parts can also affect vehicle performance
and possibly lead to turbocharger, engine
or power train related parts including
transmission, damage.
Also, do not remove the trunk carpet from
the vehicle for any reason. The carpet
insulates the vehicle interior from the
heat of the muffler and from the noise
of the transmission.
TITANIUM MUFFLER AND TRUNK
CARPET (if so equipped)
NOTICE
Never allow polishes with com-
pounds, because there is a possibi-
lity that the titanium muffler finisher
coloring will be changed.
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