, position the two vehicles (
and
) to bring their batteries into
close proximity to each other. Do not
allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply parking brake. Move the shift lever to the
position. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems (light,
heater, air conditioner, etc.).
3. Remove the battery cover. Cover the battery with a firmly wrung out moist
cloth to reduce explosion hazard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the se- quence as illustrated (
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CAUTION
.Always connect positive (+) to
positive (+) and negative (−) to
body ground (as illustrated), not
to the battery.
. Make sure that the jumper cables
do not touch moving parts in the
engine compartment and that
clamps do not contact any other
metal.
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and let it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the booster
In case of emergency
6-7
.
NOTE:
Do not keep the starter motor en-
gaged for more than 10 seconds. If
the engine does not start right away,
push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and wait 10 seconds before
trying again.
7. After starting your engine, carefully disconnect the negative cable and
then the positive cable (
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?“Removing the cowl top cover”
page 8-5) Do not attempt to start the engine by
pushing.
NOTICE
Your NISSAN cannot be push-started
or tow-started. Attempting to do so
may cause transmission damage.
WARNING
.
Do not continue to drive if your
vehicle overheats. Doing so could
cause engine damage or a vehicle
fire.
. To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never remove the radia-
tor filler cap and the coolant
reservoir cap while the engine is
still hot. When the cap is removed,
pressurized hot water will spurt
out, possibly causing serious in-
jury.
. Do not open the hood if steam is
coming out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by
an extremely high temperature gauge
reading), or if you feel a lack of engine
power, detect unusual noise, etc., take the
following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the parking brake and move the
shift lever to the
position.
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the temperature
control to maximum hot and fan
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
of the following items:
.Gear clearances
. Ultralight flywheel
. Dry sump lubrication
These noises do not indicate that there is
a malfunction.
or
position to the
or
or
position while the vehicle is mov-
ing forward and
or
toposition 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
automatically controls the clutch
and shifting operation of the
manual transmission, whenever
the shift lever is in a position
other than
or
, 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 cir-
cumstances the vehicle may not
start moving on its own, however
this does not indicate that there
is a malfunction.
NOTICE
.
To avoid possible damage to your
vehicle; when stopping the vehi-
cle on an uphill grade, do not hold
the vehicle in place by depressing
the accelerator pedal. Doing so
may cause the clutch to overheat
and result in transmission da-
mage. Use the brakes to prevent
the vehicle from moving.
. The GT-R dual clutch transmis-
sion 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 trans-
mission temperature is low (ap-
proximately 104°F (40°C), do not
accelerate rapidly or run the en-
gine faster than 4,000 rpm.
position to the
,
,or
or
position. All other positions
can be selected without pushing the
button.
Shift lever operation
Push the button while depressing
the brake pedal.Push the button.Just move the shift lever.Automatically returns.
position only when the
vehicle is completely stopped.
position:
Use this position for driving in reverse. A
chime will sound inside the vehicle and a
warning will appear in the vehicle infor-
mation display if the shift lever is in theposition for more than 5 minutes, or
when the driver’s door is opened while
the shift lever is in the
position.
and
to alternately change
each other. The position indicator indi-
cates the gear position with the indica-
tion of “A” or “M”.
.
position. Be sure to depress the
brake pedal.
NOTICE
. Be sure to observe the following
precautions. Failure to do so may
result in shift lever malfunction.
— Do not spill water, beverages
or other liquids on the shift
lever.
— Do not allow sand or similar substances to contact the
shift lever.
. Develop the habit of performing
the operations marked with “
”
without pressing the button. If
the button is pressed at these
times, there is the possibility that
the lever could accidentally enter
the
or
positions.
. When the vehicle is hot, the area
around the shift lever may be hot
or may produce an unusual
sound, however this does not
indicate that there is a malfunc-
tion.
. Avoid depressing the brake and
accelerator pedals at the same
time. Depressing both pedals at
the same time could cause the
clutch to overheat and accelerate deterioration.
NOTE:
. When moving the shift lever out of
the
position, it may not be possi-
ble to move the shift lever if the
button is pressed before the brake
pedal is depressed. Press the button
only after depressing the brake
pedal.
. Do not place coins or other small
objects in the area around the shift
lever. These objects may get stuck in
the shift gate and prevent the shift
lever from moving into a position.
Sometimes, you may not be able to
retrieve these objects.
. Immediately after a cold start, while
the transmission system check dis-
play (“T/M SYSTEM CHECK IN PRO-
CESS”) appears on the vehicle
information display, the shift lever
cannot be moved out of the
position. This is because a check of
the transmission system is in pro-
gress. This does not indicate that
there is a malfunction. Move the
shift lever after the message on the
vehicle information display turns off.
. The shift lever knob and console-
mounted shift indicator have a gen-
uine leather finish that requires
proper care and maintenance.
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Shift lock releaseIf the battery charge is low or discharged,
the shift lever may not be moved from the
position even with the brake pedal
depressed and the shift lever button
pushed.
To move the shift lever, perform the
following procedure.
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cover using a suitable tool wrapped with a cloth.
4. Push down the shift lock as illustrated. 5. Push the shift lever button and move
the shift lever to the
position while
holding down the shift lock.
Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion to unlock the steering wheel. Now
the vehicle may be moved to the desired
location.
If the battery is discharged completely,
the steering wheel cannot be unlocked.
Do not move the vehicle with the steering
wheel locked.
NOTICE
If the shift lever cannot be moved
out of the
position after perform-
ing the shift lock release procedure,
it is recommended you immediately
have the vehicle inspected by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
Adaptive shift controlThe adaptive shift control system auto-
matically operates when the transmission
is in the
position and selects an
appropriate gear depending on the road
conditions such as uphill, downhill or
curving roads.Starting and driving
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light
Cruise main switch indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn-
ing light
Cruise set switch indicator light
Charge warning light
Exterior light indicator
Engine oil pressure warning light
Intelligent Key warning light
Front passenger air bag status light
Seat belt warning light
Low tire pressure warning light
High beam indicator light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Master warning lightTransmission warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warn-
ing light
CHECKING LIGHTSWith all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
,
or
,
,
,
The following lights (if so equipped) willcome on briefly and then go off:
,
or
,
,
,
,
,
If any light does not come on or operates
in a way other than described, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb and/or a
system malfunction. It is recommended
you have the system checked by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (red)See
“Warning display” page 2-36 and
“Vehicle information display” page 2-
13.
Brake warning light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake
fluid level. If the light comes on while the
engine is running with the parking brake
not applied, stop the vehicle and perform
the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brakefluid as necessary. (
“Brake fluid”
page 8-11)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, it is recommended you have the warning
system checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the parking brake is released and
the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both
the brake warning light and the Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) warning light illu-
minate, it may indicate the ABS is not
functioning properly. It is recommended
you have the brake system checked, and
if necessary repaired, by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer promptly. (
“Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) warning light” page 2-29)
Brake pad wear warning indicator
(models with NCCB (NISSAN Carbon
Ceramic Brake) package):
When the brake warning light illuminates,
it may indicate that there is brake pad
wear. Have the brake system checked
and brake pads replaced as soon as
possible. It is recommended you contact
a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for this
service.
WARNING
.
Your brake system may not be
working properly if the warning
light is on. Driving could be dan-
gerous. If you judge it to be safe,
drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Other-
wise, have your vehicle towed because driving it could be dan-
gerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your
stopping distance and braking
will require greater pedal effort
as well as pedal travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the
brake fluid reservoir, do not drive
until the brake system has been
checked. It is recommended you
contact a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging
system is not functioning properly. Turn
the engine off and check the alternator
belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or
if the light remains on, it is recommended
you see a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
immediately.
Instruments and controls
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