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Vehicle security system activationThe vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:
.The headlights blink and the horn
sounds intermittently.
. The alarm automatically turns off
after approximately 1 minute. How-
ever, the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with again.
The alarm is activated by:
. Opening the door or the trunk lid
without using the button on the
Intelligent Key, the door handle re-
quest switch or the mechanical key.
(Even if the door is opened by releas-
ing the door inside lock knob, the
alarm will activate.)
. Opening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarmThe alarm will stop by:
.Unlocking a door by pushing the
UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key.
. Unlocking a door by pushing the door
handle request switch.
. Pushing the ignition switch to the ACC
or ON position.
If the system does not operate as
described above, it is recommended
you have it checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
Instruments and controls
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (yel-
low)See
“Warning display” page 2-36 and
“Vehicle information display” page 2-
13.
warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is pushed to ON. It turns
off soon after the engine is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, the
warning light will either remain illumi-
nated or blink. (
“All-Wheel Drive
(AWD)” page 5-42)
“Tire and loading infor-
mation label” page 10-14)
If the tire pressure is insuffi-
cient, fill with nitrogen gas. It
is recommended you contact
a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
about filling with nitrogen
gas. If nitrogen gas is not
available, compressed air
may be safely used under
normal driving conditions. However, NISSAN recom-
mends refilling with nitrogen
gas for maximum tire perfor-
mance.
. If the warning light is still on after
the above operations, have your
vehicle checked as soon as pos-
sible. It is recommended you have
the vehicle checked by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running, or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. It is recommended you have the
system checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-
lock function is turned off. The brake
system then operates normally, but with-
out anti-lock assistance. (
“Brake sys-
tem” page 5-52)
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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
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Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light
The light will blink when the VDC system
or the traction control system is operat-
ing, thus alerting the driver that the
vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The
road surface may be slippery.
If the VDC warning light illuminates when
the VDC system is turned on, this light
alerts the driver to the fact that the VDC
system’s fail-safe mode is operating, for
example the VDC or hill start assist
system may not be functioning properly.
It is recommended you have the system
checked by a GT-R certified NISSAN deal-
er. If a malfunction occurs in the system,
the VDC system function will be canceled
but the vehicle is still driveable.
(
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) sys-
tem” page 5-54)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(other)
Cruise main switch indicator
light
The light comes on when the cruise
control is pushed. The light turns off
when the main switch is pushed again.
While the cruise control system main switch indicator light is on, the cruise
control system is operational.
or
position and the front parking lights,
instrument panel lights, rear combination
lights, license plate lights or headlights
are on. The indicator turns off when these
lights are turned off.) will be lit and the passenger front air
bag will be OFF depending on how the
front passenger seat is being used.
(“NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats)” page 1-40)
or
position and the ignition
switch in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the headlight switch to the OFF (if so
equipped) or AUTO position when you
leave the vehicle.
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illuminates and the warning is displayed
on the vehicle information display
.A
chime also sounds.
If there are multiple warnings, the warn-
ing lights remain lit or continue to blink
and the warnings displayed in the vehicle
information display are switched at reg-
ular intervals. The warnings displayed in
the vehicle information display can be
switched voluntarily by pushing the
ENTER switch
.
WARNING DISPLAY
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down
.
2. Move the steering wheel forward/ backward
and stop it in an appro-
priate position.
3. Lift up lever
to lock the steering
wheel in position
.
Lower the sun visor to block sunlight
coming from the forward direction.
To block sunlight coming from the side,
lower the sun visor, then unclip it from the
hook and move it to the side.
will illuminate and
excessive glare from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you will be reduced.
Push the
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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
will not flash. The VDC
system is automatically reset to on when
the ignition switch is placed in the off
position then back to the on position.
(
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light” page 2-34,
“Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light”
page 2-33)
The computer has a built-in diagnostic
feature that tests the system each time
you start the engine and move the vehicle
forward or in reverse at a slow speed.
When the self-test occurs, you may hear a
“clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in the
brake pedal. This is normal and is not an
indication of a malfunction.
may illuminate.
. If brake related parts such as
brake pads, rotors and calipers
are not standard equipment or
are extremely deteriorated, the
VDC system may not operate
properly and the VDC warning
light
may illuminate.
. If engine control related parts are
not standard equipment or are
extremely deteriorated, the VDC
warning light
may illuminate.
. When driving on extremely in-
clined surfaces such as higher
banked corners, the VDC system
may not operate properly and the
VDC warning light
may illumi-
nate. Do not drive on these types of roads.
. When driving on an unstable sur-
face such as a turntable, ferry,
elevator or ramp, the VDC warn-
ing light
may illuminate. This
is not a malfunction. Restart the
engine after driving onto a stable
surface.
. If wheels or tires other than the
those recommended are used,
the VDC system may not operate
properly and the VDC warning
light
may illuminate.
. The VDC system is not a substi-
tute for winter tires or tire chains
on a snow covered road.
NOTE:
. Always make sure the VDC is ON
before driving the vehicle by check-
ing that the VDC OFF indicator lights
on the meter and the VDC set-up
switch are not illuminated.
The GT-R is a high performance
vehicle and the VDC must be on/
activated to provide proper power-
train operation and intended driva-
bility.Starting and driving
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WARNING
.If stopping for an emergency, be
sure to move the vehicle well off
the road.
. Do not use the hazard warning
flashers while moving on the
highway unless unusual circum-
stances force you to drive so
slowly that your vehicle might
become a hazard to other traffic.
. Turn signals do not work when
the hazard warning flasher lights
are on. In the event of a roadside emergency,
Roadside Assistance Service is available
to you. Please refer to your Warranty
Information Booklet (U.S.) or Warranty &
Roadside Assistance Information Booklet
(Canada) for details.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM