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to
position 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.
Multiple-disc wet
clutch
.
When stopping the vehicle with the shift lever in the
orposition. Move the shift lever after turning off the system check
display. Also, it is normal to hear clicking noises during the transmission systems check.
Changing modes
.
The higher shift speeds in the
position may result in shift shock and jerkiness when starting or shifting.
.
The quickest shifting in the R mode with the transmission in the
position is available when the engine speed is high.
However, the transmission may shift more slowly when the engine speed is low.
Mechanical Limited Slip
Differential (LSD) If the vehicle accelerates from a stop with the steering wheel turned half a turn in cold temperatures, the inner wheel tire
may slip and some noise or vibration may be heard. This phenomenon occurs because the viscosity of the differential oil
becomes thicker and the Limited Slip Differential (LSD) operates with increasing load. When the steering wheel is returned
to the straight ahead position or the differential oil warms up, the noise and vibration decrease.
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to change the time. Push and
hold the switch to increase the number
every 1 hour. A maximum of 6 hours can
be set.
NOTE:
The default setting is OFF.
Low outside temperature warning:
This alert informs the driver when the
outside air temperature is lower than 37°F
(3°C).
On the ICY screen, push the NEXT switch
to turn this warning ON/OFF.
NOTE:
The default setting is ON.
MaintenanceThis function can be used to set the
various maintenance intervals and to
check the engine oil level. The reminders
shown below are used to notify the driver
of the maintenance intervals.
NOTE:
Because these are displayed based on
the mileage driven, they do not indicate
the actual conditions of the vehicle. Use
these functions only as a reference.
Input the maintenance distance using the
following items:
. On each setting screen, push the
Instruments and controls
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to change the mile-
age. Push and hold the switch to
increase the number every 600 miles
(1,000 km).
. Set to “—” to set no reminders.
. To reset the accumulated mileage to
zero, go to the RESET screen, then
push the NEXT switch
and confirm
with the ENTER switch.
NOTE:
. To restore the mileage to the origi-
nal figure after resetting, push the
NEXT switch
again.
. When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set mileage will be
erased and the settings will return
to their default settings.
Engine oil level:
This can be used to check the pre-start oil
level while the engine is running. Select
SETTING > MAINTENANCE > OIL > ENGINE
OIL > LEVEL.
If the low level reminder appears, check
the level using the engine oil dipstick.
(
“Checking engine oil level” page 8-9)
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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
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NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the alter-
nator belt is loose, broken or miss-
ing.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pres-
sure. If the light flickers or comes on
during normal driving, pull off the road in
a safe area and stop the engine immedi-
ately. It is recommended you call a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Check the vehicle information display or
use the dipstick to check the oil level.
(
“Engine oil level display” page 2-13)
(“Checking engine oil level” page 8-9)
NOTICE
Running the engine with the engine
oil pressure warning light on could
cause serious damage to the engine
almost immediately. Turn off the
engine as soon as it is safe to do so.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, and will remain illuminated until
the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the
same time, the chime will sound for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is
not fastened when the front passenger’s
seat is occupied. For approximately 5
seconds after the ignition switch is placed
in the ON position, the system does not
activate the warning light for the front
passenger. (
“Seat belts” page 1-6)
“Supplemental re-
straint system” page 1-34)
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to change the time. Push and
hold the switch to increase the number
every 1 hour. A maximum of 6 hours can
be set.
NOTE:
The default setting is OFF.
Low outside temperature warning:
This alert informs the driver when the
outside air temperature is lower than 37°F
(3°C).
On the ICY screen, push the NEXT switch
to turn this warning ON/OFF.
NOTE:
The default setting is ON.
MaintenanceThis function can be used to set the
various maintenance intervals and to
check the engine oil level. The reminders
shown below are used to notify the driver
of the maintenance intervals.
NOTE:
Because these are displayed based on
the mileage driven, they do not indicate
the actual conditions of the vehicle. Use
these functions only as a reference.
Input the maintenance distance using the
following items:
. On each setting screen, push the
Instruments and controls
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to change the mile-
age. Push and hold the switch to
increase the number every 600 miles
(1,000 km).
. Set to “—” to set no reminders.
. To reset the accumulated mileage to
zero, go to the RESET screen, then
push the NEXT switch
and confirm
with the ENTER switch.
NOTE:
. To restore the mileage to the origi-
nal figure after resetting, push the
NEXT switch
again.
. When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set mileage will be
erased and the settings will return
to their default settings.
Engine oil level:
This can be used to check the pre-start oil
level while the engine is running. Select
SETTING > MAINTENANCE > OIL > ENGINE
OIL > LEVEL.
If the low level reminder appears, check
the level using the engine oil dipstick.
(
“Checking engine oil level” page 8-9)
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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