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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
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operates to prevent one drive wheel from
slipping by transferring power to a non
slipping drive wheel. The VDC warning
light
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wheels will lose even more trac-
tion.
. Allow more stopping distance
under these conditions. Braking
should be started sooner than on
dry pavement.
. Allow greater following distances
on slippery roads.
. Watch for slippery spots (glare
ice). These may appear on an
otherwise clear road in shaded
areas. If a patch of ice is seen
ahead, brake before reaching it.
Try not to brake while on the ice,
and avoid any sudden steering
maneuvers.
. Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads.
. Snow can trap dangerous ex-
haust gases under your vehicle.
Keep snow clear of the exhaust
pipe and from around your vehi-
cle.
NOTE:
When driving on snow, select the SAVE
mode with the setup switch. By select-
ing the SAVE mode, the engine output is
controlled appropriately for snow or slippery road surfaces. This enables
the vehicle to start or accelerate
smoothly.
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.You can also check the pressure of all
tires on the touch screen display.
Refer to the separate Multi Function
Display Owner’s Manual.
. The tire pressure sensor should be
reset anytime the wheels or tires are
removed or replaced.
. If the tire is removed in order to
replace the tire pressure sensor bat-
tery, it may not be possible to reuse
the removed tire from the wheel. To
replace the tire pressure sensor bat-
tery, it is recommended you contact a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
NOTICE
.The TPMS may not function prop-
erly when the wheels are
equipped with tire chains or the
wheels are buried in snow.
. The TPMS may not function prop-
erly if the TPMS sensor is not
reset and when wheels/tires from
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Inspection and adjustments
after driving ............................................................... GTR-19
Inspection and adjustments
before driving .......................................................... GTR-14
Installing front license plate ............................... 9-13
Installing top tether strap .................... 1-26, 1-30
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-12
Instrument panel ............................................................ 2-5
Intelligent Key .................................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge ................... 5-12
Intelligent Key battery
discharge indicator ................................................... 2-47
Intelligent Key battery replacement ............ 8-29
Intelligent Key functions ........................................... 3-9
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ................. 2-46
Intelligent Key removal indicator ................... 2-47
Intelligent Key system ................................................. 3-8
Interior light control switch ................................ 2-66
Interior lights .................................................................. 2-65
J
Jacking vehicle and removing wheels....... 8-46
Jump starting ..................................................... 6-5, 8-19
K
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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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NOTICE
Never tow the vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground as this may
cause serious and expensive da-
mage to the powertrain.
In case of emergency
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
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Inside flanges, seams and folds on the
doors, hatches and hood are particularly
vulnerable to the effects of road salt.
Therefore, these areas must be regularly
cleaned. Take care that the drain holes in
the lower edge of the door are open.
Spray water under the body and in the
wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash
away road salt.
Avoid leaving water spots on the paint
surface by using a damp chamois to dry
the vehicle.WAXINGRegular waxing protects the paint surface
and helps retain new vehicle appearance.
Polishing is recommended to remove
built-up wax residue and to avoid a
weathered appearance before reapplying
wax.
A GT-R certified NISSAN dealer can assist
you in choosing the proper product.
.Wax your vehicle only after a thorough
washing. Follow the instructions sup-
plied with the wax.
. Do not use a wax containing any
abrasives, cutting compounds or clea-
ners that may damage the vehicle
finish.
Machine compound or aggressive polish-
ing on a base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.