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2-8Instruments and controls
NOTICE
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the
normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If gauge is over
the normal range, stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible. If the engine is
overheated, continued operation of the
vehicle may seriously damage the en-
gine. (
ªIf your vehicle overheatsº
page 6-8)
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FUEL GAUGEGUID-D080E6E6-7C2F-4B34-B700-502969FECE9FThe gauge indicates the approximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the
ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers ªEº (Empty) .
The low fuel warning will be indicated on the
vehicle information display when the fuel tank is
getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient,
preferably before the gauge reaches ªEº. There
will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches ªEº. (
ªLow
fuel warningº page 2-41)
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
(
ªFuel-filler doorº page 3-24)
NOTE:
If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible. After
a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off. If the light remains on after a few
driving trips, it is recommended you have
the vehicle inspected by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
(
ªMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)º
page 2-32)


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TRANSMISSION POSITION INDICA-
TOR
GUID-13F2CAA2-3E14-465F-9447-BC64D15A7507The transmission position indicator indicates the
gear positions.
The indicator blinks if it is not possible to shift
the gear when in the
&Mposition.
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1. Upshift indicator (green)
2. Upshift indicator (yellow)
3. Upshift indicator (red)
UPSHIFT INDICATORGUID-CF064F6B-354A-42E2-8C37-C7568059E841When the upshift indicator is set to on, the
indicators on the tachometer will illuminate 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
&Mposition. This function
consists of two modes that can be selected on
the vehicle information display: AUTO setting
and MANUAL setting.
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Use the NEXT switchand ENTER switch
to go to ALERT > UPSHIFT. The current
status of the upshift indicator will be shown on
the UPSHIFT screen. Note that the function is
set to AUTO as the factory default setting.
To change the upshift indicator mode, choose
SETTING on the UPSHIFT screen. Set one of
the following modes by pushing the NEXT
switch
, and then push ENTERto
complete.
. AUTO
. 3,000 to 6,300 RPM (MANUAL)
. OFF
The number will increase by 100 RPM. To
increase the number by 500 RPM, push and
hold the NEXT switch
.
ExampleGUID-B7DEDF79-0D08-4F50-907D-74577BC62D90
When the maximum engine speed is
desired:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9Set the upshift indicator to AUTO. The yellow
indicator illuminates approximately 700 RPM
before the red zone, and the red indicator
illuminates just before the red zone. When the maximum engine torque is
desired:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9Set the figure at 6,000 RPM. The green
indicator starts flashing from approximately
5,500 RPM and illuminates at 6,000 RPM.
When breaking-in the vehicle:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9To help avoid high engine speeds during break-
in, set the upshift indicator to less than 3,500
RPM. The green indicator starts flashing ap-
proximately 500 RPM before the set figure and
illuminates from the set figure. (
ªBreak-in
scheduleº page 5-39)
NOTE:
. There may be a slight difference be-
tween the timing of the upshift indica-
tor illumination and the tachometer
indication.
. When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set memory will be erased
and the mode returns to the default.
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL
GUID-0168A528-2CC4-4698-9101-57751437C54DThe instrument brightness can be adjusted
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the switch to adjust the brightness up
*1
or down*2. The brightness level is shown on
the vehicle information display.
When the headlights are on, the brightness of
the interior switches is also adjusted at the same
time.
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NOTE:
.The instrument brightness can be ad-
justed separately for daytime and
nighttime conditions. The adjusted set-
tings are automatically stored.
. When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set memory will be erased
and the setting returns to the default.GUID-B903EDE7-08CE-495E-9D7E-05EFCA7F4171The vehicle information display can display the
following information.
.Engine oil level display
. Transmission system check display
. Instrument brightness control level display
(
ªInstrument brightness controlº page
2-11)
. Drive computer
(
ªDrive computerº page 2-15)
. Warning display
(
ªWarning displayº page 2-34)
. Operation display
(
ªOperation displaysº page 2-43)
. Cruise control display
(
ªCruise controlº page 5-34)
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL DISPLAYGUID-9FC797C8-68FD-47A3-A239-FF002C3364A9When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the engine oil status before starting the
engine is indicated as illustrated.
When the oil level is normalGUID-C77F5DDF-90E3-419A-87CD-776BB25B5A9FªOIL LEVEL OKº is displayed. Push the dis-
played LEVEL switch
to check the oil level.
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NOTE:
The engine oil level can be displayed after
the ªOIL LEVEL OKº display turns off or
while the engine is started and running.
(
ªMaintenanceº page 2-20)
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When the oil level is lowGUID-5A341160-9C38-41BC-BB50-34D19EBD78DAIf the message shown above is displayed, the
engine oil level is low.
Warm up the engine in a level location. After at
least 5 minutes have passed since engine stop,
use the engine oil dipstick to check the oil level.
(
ªEngine oilº page 8-13)
If the oil level is low, it is recommended you have
additional engine oil added, or the oil changed,
at a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
NOTICE
If the vehicle is in a location that is not
level, accurate measurement of the oil
level may not be possible. If ªOIL LEVEL
LOW º is displayed, but the level shown
by the oil dipstick is normal, move the
vehicle to a level location and stop the
engine. After at least 5 minutes have
passed, open the driver's door and push
the ignition switch back to ON. If the
ªOIL LEVEL LOWº message appears
again, have engine oil added or the oil
changed.
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When the oil level sensor malfunc-
tion occurs
GUID-6D73513A-706C-44BE-845D-F61A3418CCFCIf the message shown above is displayed, the
engine oil level sensor may be malfunctioning.
It is recommended you contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer immediately.
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TRANSMISSION SYSTEM CHECK
DISPLAY
GUID-DFE5FFBC-0C09-4816-99FD-92EB9AF21B11This is displayed after the engine is started while
the transmission system is being checked. It
turns off after a few seconds.
NOTE:
.During the system check, the shift lever
cannot be moved out of the
&Pposition.
Operate the shift lever after the system
check indicator turns off.
. The shift lever cannot be moved if the
shift lever button is pushed while the
system check is being performed, even after the system check is finished.
Release the button and push it again
to operate the shift lever.
. During winter or at other times when
the temperature is extremely low,
changes in the hydraulic response
characteristics may increase the
amount of time that is required for the
system check. During the system check,
a thudding operating noise may occur
or the engine speed may decrease,
however this does not indicate that
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ªTIMERº indicator:GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9This alert informs the driver that the set driving
time has elapsed.
On the TIMER screen, push the NEXT switch
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.
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Low outside temperature warning:GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9This alert informs the driver when the outside air
temperature is lower than 378F (38C) .
On the ICY screen, push the NEXT switch
to turn this warning ON/OFF.
NOTE:
The default setting is ON.
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MaintenanceGUID-A0EBEFAC-C28F-4C84-8DBE-2F7D9B6AB155This 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
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Input the maintenance distance using the
following items:
.On each setting screen, push the NEXT
switch
to change the mileage. Push and
hold the switch to increase the number every
600 miles (1,000 km) .
. Set to ªÐº 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 original
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.
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Engine oil level:GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9This 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. (
ªChecking
engine oil levelº page 8-13)
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Engine oil:GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9When the customer set mileage approaches,
the reminder will appear on the display and the
remaining distance is displayed at regular
intervals. Select SETTING > MAINTENANCE
> OIL > ENGINE OIL to set or reset the mileage
for the engine oil change.
NOTE:
The default setting is 9,500 miles (15,000
km) . The maximum mileage that can be set
is 9,500 miles (15,000 km) .
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Engine oil filter:GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9The reminder is displayed when the customer
set mileage is exceeded. Select SETTING >
MAINTENANCE > FILTER to set or reset the
mileage for the engine oil filter change.
NOTE:
The default setting is 9,500 miles (15,000
km) . The maximum mileage that can be set
is 9,500 miles (15,000 km) .
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Transmission oil:GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9The reminder is displayed when the customer
set mileage is exceeded. Select SETTING >
MAINTENANCE > OIL > T/M OIL to set or
reset the mileage for the transmission oil
change.
NOTE:
The default setting is 37,000 miles (60,000
km) . The maximum mileage that can be set
is 55,500 miles (90,000 km) .
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Tires:GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9This reminder appears when the customer set
distance comes for maintaining tires. You can
set or reset the distance for maintaining tires.
(See
ªSetting (drive computer)º page 2-19
earlier in this section.)
WARNING
The tire maintenance indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, in-
cluding tire pressure checks. See
ªChanging wheels and tiresº in the ª8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº sec-
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GUID-0FC3F259-24D6-477D-9CD2-147340B1F652
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightCruise set switch indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightMaster warning lightExterior light indicator
Seat belt warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Brake warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Transmission warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightCruise main switch indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Intelligent Key warning light
CHECKING LIGHTSGUID-0690CE37-25FD-4D73-A7AF-AFE1D852C699With 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) will come
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 aburned-out bulb and/or a system malfunction. It
is recommended you have the system checked
by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
WARNING LIGHTSGUID-C643F323-574D-4369-917C-E9A71BC3B75B
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warn-
ing light
GUID-1B607105-7534-4297-BBBA-7F608F3BEDDCThewarning 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 illuminated or blink. (
ªAll-Wheel Drive (AWD)º page 5-41)
CAUTION
.
If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction
in the AWD system. Reduce the
vehicle speed and have your vehicle
checked by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible.
. If the AWD warning light blinks on
when you are driving:
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WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS