2021 NISSAN GT-R transmission

TRANSMISSION POSITION INDICA-
TORThe transmission position indicator indi-
cates the gear positions.
The indicator blinks if it is not possible to
shift the gear when in the
position.
1. Upshift indicator (green)
2. Upshift indicator (yellow)
3. Upshift indicator (red)UPSHIFT INDICATORWhen the upshift indicator is set to on, the
indicators on the tachometer will illumi-
nate to help upshift at a constant engine
speed from any gear or to warn the driver
of over-revving.
The upshift indicator operates only when
the shift lever is in the
position. This
function consists of two modes that can
be selected on the vehicle information
display: AUTO setting and MANUAL
setting.

TRANSMISSION POSITION INDICA-
TORThe transmission position indicator indi-
cates the gear positions.
The indicator blinks if it is not possible to
shift the gear when in the
position.
1. Upshift indicator (green)
2. Upshift indicator (yellow)
3. Upshift indicator (red)UPSHIFT INDICATORWhen the upshift indicator is set to on, the
indicators on the tachometer will illumi-
nate to help upshift at a constant engine
speed from any gear or to warn the driver
of over-revving.
The upshift indicator operates only when
the shift lever is in the
position. This
function consists of two modes that can
be selected on the vehicle information
display: AUTO setting and MANUAL
setting.

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.
GT-R Overview
GTR-7

Brake warning light2-26Charge warning light 2-27Engine oil pressure warning
light2-28Seat belt warning light
2-28Supplemental air bag
warning light2-28Yellow
light Name
Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
warning light 2-29Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light2-29Intelligent Key warning
light2-30Low tire pressure warning
light
2-30Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) 2-32Master warning light
2-32Transmission warning light2-33Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light2-33Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light2-34Other
light Name
Page
Cruise main switch indica-
tor light 2-34Cruise set switch indicator
light2-34Exterior light indicator
2-34Front passenger air bag
status light2-34High beam indicator light
2-34Turn signal/hazard indica-
tor lights2-34
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

REVERSE WARNINGThis will appear (and a chime will sound) if
the shift lever is in the
position for more
than 5 minutes, or when the driver’s door
is opened while the shift lever is in the
position.
“Transmission
warning light” page 2-33)
“Transmission warning light” page 2-
33)

Brake warning light2-26Charge warning light 2-27Engine oil pressure warning
light2-28Seat belt warning light
2-28Supplemental air bag
warning light2-28Yellow
light Name
Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
warning light 2-29Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light2-29Intelligent Key warning
light2-30Low tire pressure warning
light
2-30Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) 2-32Master warning light
2-32Transmission warning light2-33Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light2-33Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light2-34Other
light Name
Page
Cruise main switch indica-
tor light 2-34Cruise set switch indicator
light2-34Exterior light indicator
2-34Front passenger air bag
status light2-34High beam indicator light
2-34Turn signal/hazard indica-
tor lights2-34
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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 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