ECO mode NISSAN GT-R 2009 Owner's Guide

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NOTICE
If the vehicle is in a location that is not
level, accurate measurement of the oil
level may not be possible. If “LOW OIL
LEVEL” is displayed, but the level
shown by the oil level gauge 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 “LOW OIL LEVEL” message appears
again, have engine oil added or the oil
changed.
When the oil level sensor malfunc-
tion occursIf the message shown above is displayed, the
engine oil level sensor may be malfunctioning.
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer im-
mediately.
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM CHECK
DISPLAYThis 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.
. During winter or at other times when
the temperature is extremely low,
changes in the hydraulic response
characteristics may increase the
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CURRENT FUEL CONSUMPTIONThe instantaneous fuel economy is displayed
after the start of driving.
VEHICLE SPEEDThis displays the vehicle speed while driving.
CRUISE CONTROLThis displays the set cruise control status.NOTE:Thecruisecontroldisplayisshownif
cruise control is set. (
“CRUISE CON-
TROL” page 5-28)
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AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION
AND SPEEDThis displays the average fuel economy and
average vehicle speed beginning from the time
when the display was last reset.
To reset the display, press and hold the NEXT
switch
for more than 1 second. (The
average fuel economy and average vehicle
speed are reset at the same time.)
NOTE:. “
” is displayed during the first 1/3
mile (500 m) or the first 30 seconds
after a reset. .
The values are updated approximately
every 30 seconds.
ELAPSED TIME AND TRIP ODOME-
TERThis displays the elapsed time and trip odometer
beginning from the time when the display was
last reset.
To reset the display, press and hold the NEXT
switch
for more than 1 second. (The
elapsed time and trip odometer are reset at
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DISTANCE TO EMPTYThis displays the approximate distance that the
vehicle can be driven based on the amount of
fuel remaining in the fuel tank and the actual fuel
consumption.NOTE:.If the fuel level is low, the low fuel
warning will be displayed. (
“LOW
FUEL WARNING” page 2-37)
. If the vehicle is not refueled after the
low fuel warning appears, the display
will change to “
”. This change
timing may become earlier depending
on the driving conditions. This does not indicate that there is a malfunction.
. The values are updated approximately
every 30 seconds.
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATUREThis displays the outside air temperature.NOTE:.The outside air temperature may not be
displayed correctly in the following
cases.
— The outside air temperature is low-
er than 22 8F( 30 8C) or is higher
than 131 8F (55 8C) .
— The vehicle is stopped or is driving at a low speed (less than approxi-
mately 12 MPH (20 km/h)) .
— The temperature in the engine compartment is high.
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.When the outside air temperature is
lower than 37 8F(3 8C) , the low outside
temperature warning will be displayed
and “ICY” is indicated on the outside
air temperature display. (
“Low
outside temperature warning” page 2-
18)
SETTING (drive computer)This is used to set the alert, maintenance and
optional settings.
Use the NEXT switch
to select an item,
then confirm with the ENTER switch
to
change to the corresponding setting screen.
To return to the initial setting screen, press and
hold the ENTER switch
for more than 1
second.
NOTE:. When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set memory will be erased
and the settings return to the default.
. Setting is not possible in the following cases.
— The vehicle is being driven.
— A warning display is active.
— The instrument brightness control
level display is active.
— The cruise control status is dis- played.
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among them.
To return to the initial warning, press and hold
the ENTER switch
for more than 1 second.
NOTE:If there are no warnings to display, only
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light
Intelligent Key warning light
Cruise set switch indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light
Low tire pressure warning light
Front passenger air bag status light
Master warning light
High beam indicator light (blue)
Brake warning light
Seat belt warning light
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Supplemental air bag warning light
Slip indicator light
Charge warning light
Transmission warning light
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning light
Cruise main switch indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
CHECKING BULBSWith all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,
or
,
,
,
,
,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
,
or
,
,
,
,
,
If any light does not come on, it may indicate aburned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system checked by
a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
WARNING LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warn-
ing light
The
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 illuminated or blink.
(
“ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)” page 5-34)
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:
— blinks rapidly (about twice a
second):
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Pull off the road in a safe area,
and idle the engine. The driving
mode will change to RWD to
prevent the AWD system from
malfunctioning. If the warning
light turns off, you can drive
again.
— blinks slowly (about once every 2 seconds):
Pull off the road in a safe area,
and idle the engine. Check that
all tire sizes are the same as
that specified on the Tire and
Loading Information label lo-
cated in the driver’s door open-
ing, tire pressure is correct and
tires are not worn. (
“TIRE
AND LOADING INFORMATION
LABEL” page 9-10)
If the tire pressure is insuffi-
cient, fill with nitrogen gas.
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer about filling with nitro-
gen gas. If nitrogen gas is not
available, compressed air may
be safely used under normal
driving conditions. However,
NISSAN recommends refilling
with nitrogen gas for maximum tire performance.
. If the warning light is still on after
the above operations, have your
vehicle checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing 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 operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
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 without anti-lock assis-
tance. (
“BRAKE SYSTEM” page 5-38)
or
Brake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.Low brake fluid warning light:When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light comes on while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. (
“BRAKE FLUID” page
8-14)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary re-
paired, by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
promptly. Avoid high-speed driving and abrupt
braking. (
“Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light” page 2-24)
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WARNING
.Your brake system may not be
working properly if the warning light
is on. Driving could be dangerous. If
you judge it to be safe, drive care-
fully to the nearest service station
for repairs. Otherwise, have your
vehicle towed because driving it
could be dangerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-
ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer immediately.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or comes on during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediately and 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-
11) (
“CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
page 8-12)
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.
Intelligent Key warning light
After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 seconds
and then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
electrical steering lock system or the Intelligent
Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to free the
steering lock or to start the engine. If the light
comes on while the engine is running, you can
drive the vehicle. However in these cases,
contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for
repair as soon as possible.
Low tire pressure warning
light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure and flat tire, or indicates that the
TPMS is not functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is pushed ON, this light
illuminates for about 1 second and turns off.Low tire pressure warning:If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
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When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure of all 4 wheels to the
recommended COLD tire pressure shown
on the Tire and Loading Information label
located in the driver’s door opening. The
low tire pressure warning light does not
automatically turn off when the tire pres-
sure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to
the recommended pressure, the vehicle
must be driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off
the low tire pressure warning light. Use a
tire pressure gauge to check the tire
pressure. (
“TIRE PRESSURE MONI-
TORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” page 5-3)
(
“TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)” page 6-2)
Run-flat tire warning:The run-flat tire warning light warns of a flat tire.
If the vehicle is being driven with one or more flat
tires, the warning light will illuminate continu-
ously and a chime will sound for 10 seconds.
The chime will only sound at the first indication
of a flat tire and the warning light will illuminate
continuously. When the Flat tire warning is
activated, have the system reset and the tire
checked and replaced if necessary by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer. Even if the tire is
inflated to the specified COLD tire pressure, the warning light will continue to illuminate until the
system is reset by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.
If you select the tire pressure information in the
multi function display, the LOW PRESSURE
warning message will be displayed. The tire
pressure for each tire will also be displayed.
Refer to the separate Multi Function Display
Owner’s Manual.
Your vehicle can be driven for a limited time on a
flat tire. (
“TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)” page 5-3) (
“TIRE
PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)”
page 6-2)
TPMS malfunction:If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is
pushed ON. The light will remain on after the 1
minute. Have the system checked by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer. (
“TIRE PRES-
SURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” page
5-3) (
“TIRE PRESSURE” page 8-29)
WARNING
. If the light does not illuminate with
the ignition switch pushed ON, have
the vehicle checked by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
. If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle
speed, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop the vehicle as
soon as possible. Driving with un-
der-inflated tires may permanently
damage the tires and increase the
likelihood of tire failure. Serious
vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could
result in serious personal injury.
Check the tire pressure for all four
tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure
shownontheTireandLoading
Information label located in the
driver’s door opening to turn the
low tire pressure warning light off. If
the light still illuminates while driv-
ing after adjusting the tire pressure,
a tire may be flat.
. Although you can continue driving
with a punctured run-flat tire, re-
member that vehicle handling sta-
bility is reduced, which could lead to
an accident and personal injury.
Also, driving a long distance at high
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