2021 NISSAN GT-R engine

WARNING
.Do not breathe exhaust gases;
they contain colorless and odor-
less carbon monoxide. Carbon
monoxide is dangerous. It can
cause unconsciousness or death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, drive
with all windows fully open, and
have the vehicle inspected imme-
diately.
. Do not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the
engine running for any extended
length of time.
. Keep the trunk lid closed while
driving, otherwise exhaust gases
could be drawn into the passen-
ger compartment. If you must
drive with the trunk lid open,
follow these precautions:
a. Open all the windows.
b. Set the
air recirculation to
off and the fan control to high
to circulate the air. .
The exhaust system and body
should be inspected by a quali-
fied mechanic whenever:
— The vehicle is raised for ser-
vice.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the
passenger compartment.
— You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident involving damage to the ex-
haust system, underbody, or
rear of the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYSTThe three-way catalyst is an emission
control device installed in the exhaust
system. Exhaust gases in the three-way
catalyst are burned at high temperatures
to help reduce pollutants.

dually stop the vehicle.
6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and contact a roadside emergency
service to change the tire.
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the
bloodstream reduces coordination,
delays reaction time and impairs
judgement. Driving after drinking
alcohol increases the likelihood of
being involved in an accident injuring
yourself and others. Additionally, if
you are injured in an accident, alco-
hol can increase the severity of the
injury.
NISSAN is committed to safe driving.
However, you must choose not to drive
under the influence of alcohol. Every year
thousands of people are injured or killed
in alcohol-related accidents. Although the
local laws vary on what is considered to
be legally intoxicated, the fact is that
alcohol affects all people differently and
most people underestimate the effects of alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t
mix! And that is true for drugs, too (over-
the-counter, prescription, and illegal
drugs). Don’t drive if your ability to oper-
ate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol,
drugs, or some other physical condition.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) DRIVING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
.
Do not drive beyond the perfor-
mance capability of the tires,
even with AWD engaged. Acceler-
ating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking
may cause loss of control.
. Always use the specified tires on
all four wheels. Install tire chains
on the rear wheels when driving
on slippery roads and drive care-
fully.
. This vehicle is not designed for
offroad (rough road) use. Do not
drive on sandy or muddy roads
that tires may get stuck in.
. Do not attempt to raise two
wheels off the ground and shift the transmission to any
position with the engine run-
ning. Doing so may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage
or personal injury.
. Do not attempt to test an AWD
equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel
dynamometer, (such as the dy-
namometers used by some
states for emissions testing), or
similar equipment even if the
other two wheels are raised off
the ground. Make sure you inform
test facility personnel that your
vehicle is equipped with AWD
before it is placed on a dynam-
ometer. Using the wrong test
equipment may result in drive-
train damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage
or personal injury.
. When a wheel is off the ground
due to an unlevel surface, do not
spin the wheel excessively.
Starting and driving
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position, and
— All doors are closed, and
— The shift lever is in the
of
the Intelligent Key port blinks and the
indicator appears on the vehicle informa-
tion display. (
“Intelligent Key insertion
indicator” page 2-47)
In this case, inserting the Intelligent Key
into the port allows you to start the
engine. Make sure that the mechanical
key side faces backward as illustrated.
Insert the Intelligent Key in the port until it
is latched and secured.
To remove the Intelligent Key from the port, push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and pull the Intelligent Key out of
the port.
NOTICE
Never place anything except the
Intelligent Key in the Intelligent Key
port. Doing so may cause damage to
the equipment.

position, and to
4,000 rpm when the engine oil or
coolant temperature is low or higher
than normal.
. If the ignition switch is pushed
before the shift lever is moved to
the
position, the ignition switch
will not change to the OFF position.
If this occurs, the SHIFT
warning
display appears on the vehicle in-
formation display. When stopping
the engine, be sure to move the shift
lever to the
position and then
push the ignition switch. Failure to
do so may result in discharge of the
battery. (“Shift “P” warning”
page 2-46)
. If the shift lever was in the
position when the engine was
stopped, then be sure to move the
shift lever to the
position before
starting the engine the next time. If the engine is started with the shift
lever in the
position, then it may
not be possible to drive the vehicle
even when the shift lever is moved
to the
position. If this
occurs, the SHIFTwarning appears
on the vehicle information display.
(
“Shift “P” warning” page 2-46)
CAUTION
If the engine was stopped soon
when the engine is hot, the cooling
fan may operate for approximately 2
minutes after the engine was
stopped to cool the components in
the engine compartment. When the
cooling fan is operating, be sure that
hands or other items do not get
caught in it.
DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSIONThe GT-R dual clutch transmission is a
newly-developed system that uses an
electronically controlled multiple-disc
wet clutch attached to the highly efficient
manual transmission. This transmission
has two driving modes.
.
position
and operate the paddle shifter to shift
down to 1st gear similar to a manual
transmission vehicle.
The GT-R dual clutch transmission was
developed specifically to maximize vehi-
cle performance and driving enjoyment.
The GT-R transmission components were
designed using different engineering
standards than typical passenger car
transmissions. Because of this, the GT-R
has different operating characteristics,
and various rattle noises may be heard
during some driving conditions because
Starting and driving
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DRIVING THE VEHICLE

.To drive forward, move the shift lever
to the
position.
Starting on level ground or an uphill:
1. Check the shift lever position indicator on the meter to confirm that the
driving gear is selected.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Release the foot brake pedal gradu- ally, then slowly depress the accelera-
tor pedal to start the vehicle in
motion.
(“R mode start function” page 5-33)
NOTE:
. To prevent the clutch from over-
heating when the parking brake is
applied, engine output is limited
when the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed. In particular, the vehicle
may not start smoothly when the
accelerator pedal is depressed with
the parking brake applied on an
uphill grade. To enable smooth
starting, release the parking brake
before moving the vehicle.
. The hill start assist system operates
when the vehicle is accelerating
from a stop on an uphill. (
“Hill
Start Assist System” page 5-39)
When driving the vehicle
WARNING
Do not move the shift lever to theposition while driving. Doing so may
result in an accident due to loss of
engine braking. It may also damage
the transmission.
Normal driving:
Drive with the shift lever in the
position.
The appropriate gear will be automati-
cally shifted according to the position of
the accelerator pedal, the driving speed
and driving conditions.
Passing:
.
position. This automatically shifts the
transmission into a lower gear and
maintains this position depending on
the gradient of the hill.
. The system may down shift according
to the accelerator pedal position and
the vehicle speed.
. If the transmission is frequently chan-
ging gears while driving, switch to theposition and select the appropriate
gear for the driving conditions.
Driving on a downhill:
.position and 4th or 3rd gear will
provide gentle engine braking.
When driving on a steep downhill, select-
ing the
position and 2nd or 1st gear will
provide powerful engine braking.

position, the adaptive shift con-
trol system will stay in a low gear
in order to maintain the effective-
ness of the engine brake. How-
ever if the vehicle is traveling too
fast depending on the degree of
the slope, you should shift to the
position and use the paddle
shifter to shift down. If you con-
tinue to use only the foot brake, a
high load will be applied to the
brake, which may overheat, redu-
cing its effectiveness. Be sure to
use the engine brake together
with the foot brake.
(

When parking the vehicle
position
and stop the engine. If the engine is
running and the shift lever is not in
the
position, the vehicle may start
moving due to partial engagement
of the clutch or to the effects of
gravity on a slope, or the vehicle may
suddenly accelerate due to acciden-
tal operation of the accelerator ped-
al, possibly causing an accident.
For models without NCCB (NISSAN Car-
bon Ceramic Brake) package:
WARNING
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 correctly, 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.
The GT-R uses brake pad materials that
have high metallic content. The brake pad
material helps maintain braking perfor-
mance in a wide range of weather and
driving conditions.
For the first 3,000 miles (5,000 km) of the
vehicle’s service life, and for the first 3,000
miles (5,000km) after a brake replace-
ment, the brake pad to brake rotor
clearance is very small. When parking,
apply the parking brake and move the
shift lever to the
position is selected.
5. Push the ignition switch to stop the engine.
For models with NCCB (NISSAN Carbon
Ceramic Brake) package:
(“NCCB (NISSAN Carbon Ceramic
Brake)” page 8-20)

Checking engine coolant level ..................... 8-8
Draining of coolant water ............................ 5-57
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-8
Coolant level and mixture ratio ................ GTR-15
Corrosion protection ................................................... 7-9
Cracks on brake pad ......................................... GTR-28
Cracks on the disc rotors .............................. GTR-28
Cruise control ................................................. 2-17, 5-35
Cruise control operations .................................... 5-37
Cruise control system warning ....................... 2-43
Cup holders ..................................................................... 2-63
Current fuel consumption ................................... 2-16
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