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speeds may damage the tires.
. Do not drive at speeds above 50
MPH (80 km/h) and do not drive
more than 50 miles (80 km) with a
punctured run-flat tire. The actual
distance the vehicle can be driven
on a flat tire depends on outside
temperature, vehicle load, road con-
ditions and other factors.
. When a wheel is replaced, the TPMS
will not function and the low tire
pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute. The light
will remain on after the 1 minute.
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible for tire
replacement and/or system reset-
ting.
. Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
CAUTION
.The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure
to check the tire pressure regularly. .
Be sure to install the specified size
of tires on the four wheels.
NOTE:.If the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of less than 16 MPH (25 km/h) , the
TPMS may not operate correctly.
. The tires of this vehicle are filled with
nitrogen gas. When the tire pressure is
low, fill the tires with nitrogen gas.
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
for information on filling the tires with
nitrogen gas.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the master warning light illuminates if any of the
warning displays appear on the vehicle informa-
tion display. (
“WARNING DISPLAY” page
2-31)
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition
switch is pushed to 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 6 seconds after the ignition
switch is in the ON position, the system does
not activate the warning light for the front
passenger. (
“SEAT BELTS” page 1-5)
Supplemental air bag warning
light
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
will illuminate for about 7 seconds and then turn
off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and
pretensioner systems need servicing and your
vehicle must be taken to a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
.
The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint system (air bag system) and/or the
pretensioners may not function properly.
(
“SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
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TEM” page 1-31)
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
Transmission warning light
This light warns of the following malfunctions.Transmission system malfunction:The light blinks if a malfunction in the transmis-
sion system occurs. If the light blinks, certain
gear positions may become unusable, so that
the vehicle may become undrivable. Have the
system inspected promptly by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.Transmission oil temperature high:The light illuminates if the transmission oil
temperature becomes unusually high. If the light
illuminates, avoid driving at high speed or at high
engine speed until the light turns off. If the light
illuminates frequently, contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the light illu-
minated could cause serious damage to
the transmission.Transmission clutch temperature high:The light illuminates if clutch temperature
becomes unusually high. If the light illuminates,
pull off the road in a safe area and idle the
engine. When the light turns off, driving can be
resumed. If the light illuminates frequently,
contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
NOTICE
.Continuing to drive with the light on
could cause serious damage to the
transmission.
. If the light continues to stay on,
engine power will be suppressed
and the clutch will not be engaged
to prevent serious damage to the
clutch.
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.
Cruise set switch indicator
light
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the
light blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate the cruise control system is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.INDICATOR LIGHTS
Front passenger air bag status
light
The front passenger air bag status light (
)
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 1-36)
High beam indicator light
(blue)
This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam is
selected.
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.
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The malfunction indicator light may also come on
steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or
if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make
sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 US
gallons (14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine
is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not
ready for an emission control system inspection/
maintenance test. (
“READINESS FOR
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US
only)” page 9-16)
Operation:The malfunction indicator light will come on in
one of two ways:
. Malfunction indicator light on steady — An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If
the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
light should turn off after a
few driving trips. If the
light does not
turn off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer. .
Malfunction indicator light blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control system
damage:
a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h) .
b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
c) Avoid steep uphill grades.
d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer. You do not need
to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
NOTICE
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the VDC system is
operating, thus alerting the driver to the fact that
the road surface is slippery and the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) set up switch is pushed to OFF
for more than 1 second. (
“VDC, TRANS-
MISSION AND SUSPENSION SETUP
SWITCHES” page 5-21)
This indicates that the VDC system is not
operating. When the VDC off indicator light
and slip indicator light come on with the VDC
system turned on, this light alerts the driver to
the fact that the fail-safe mode is operating, for
example the VDC system or the hill start assist
system may not be functioning properly. Have
the system checked by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer. If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
VDC system function will be canceled but the
vehicle is still driveable. (“VEHICLE DY-
NAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM” page 5-
40)
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TRANSMISSION SYSTEM WARN-
INGThis will appear if a transmission system
malfunction occurs. (
“Transmission system
malfunction” page 2-28)
TRANSMISSION OIL HIGH TEM-
PERATURE WARNINGThis will appear if the transmission oil tempera-
ture becomes unusually high.
(
“Transmission oil temperature high” page
2-28)
TRANSMISSION CLUTCH HIGH
TEMPERATURE WARNINGThis will appear if the transmission clutch
temperature becomes unusually high.
(
“Transmission clutch temperature high”
page 2-28)
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PARKING BRAKE RELEASE WARN-
INGThis will appear if the vehicle speed is above 4
MPH (7 km/h) with the parking brake applied.
(
“Brake warning light” page 2-24)
(“Parking brake reminder chime” page 2-
30)
LOW BRAKE FLUID WARNINGThis will appear if the brake fluid level becomes
low. (
“Brake warning light” page 2-24)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS) WARNINGThis will appear if the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) is not functioning properly. (
“Anti-
lock Braking System (ABS) warning light” page
2-24) (
“Brake warning light” page 2-24)
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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM WARNINGThis will appear if the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system or the hill start assist system is
not functioning properly. (
“Slip indicator
light” page 2-29) (
“Vehicle Dynamic Con-
trol (VDC) off indicator light” page 2-29)
AWD CLUTCH HIGH TEMPERATURE
WARNINGThis will appear if the fluid temperature of the
powertrain becomes unusually high. (
“All-
Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light” page 2-23)
FRONT/REAR TIRE SIZE DISCRE-
PANCY WARNINGThis will appear if the diameter of the front and
the rear wheels are different. (
“All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) warning light” page 2-23)
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.The timing of the low fuel warning
display may change depending on
braking, turning, acceleration, or going
up or down hills.
. 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.
DOOR/TRUNK OPEN WARNINGThis will appear if any of the doors and/or trunk
lid are open or not closed securely. The vehicle
icon indicates which door or the trunk lid is
open.
LOW WASHER FLUID WARNINGThis will appear when the washer tank fluid is at
a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary.
(
“WINDOW WASHER FLUID” page 8-15)
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NO KEY WARNINGThis will appear in either of the following
conditions.No key inside the vehicleThe warning appears when the door is closed
with the Intelligent Key left outside the vehicle
and the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle.Unregistered Intelligent KeyThe warning appears when the ignition switch is
pushed from the LOCK position and the
Intelligent Key cannot be recognized by the
system. You cannot start the engine with anunregistered Intelligent Key.
(
“INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” page 3-8)
These displays appear when an appropriate
operation is required in starting or stopping the
engine.
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How to arm the vehicle security
system1. Close all windows.The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.
2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position.
3. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
4. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with the
Intelligent Key, door handle request switch
or power door lock switch. The power door
lock switch should be operated while the
door is open, and then closed. 5. Confirm that the security indicator light
comes on. The security indicator light stays
on for about 30 seconds. The vehicle
security system is now pre-armed. After
about 30 seconds the vehicle security
system automatically shifts into the armed
phase. The security light begins to flash
once every approximately 3 seconds. If,
during this 30-second pre-arm time period,
the door is unlocked, or the ignition switch is
pushed to ACC or ON, the system will not
arm.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors, hood, and trunk lid locked
withtheignitionswitchintheLOCK
position. When pushing the ignition switch
to the ACC or ON position, the system will
be released.
Vehicle security system activationThe vehicle security system will give the follow-
ing alarm:
. The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
. The alarm automatica lly turns off after
approximately 1 minute. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm is activated by:
.
Unlocking the door or opening the trunk lid
without using the button on the Intelligent
Key, the door handle request switch or the
mechanical key. (Even if the door is opened
by releasing 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
or the door handle request switch. The alarm will
not stop if the ignition switch is pushed to the
ACC or ON position.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEMThe NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered Intelligent Key. Never leave these
keys in the vehicle.
Statement related to section 15 of FCC
rules for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System (CONT ASSY - CARD SLOT)
This device complies with part 15 of the
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WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshield
and obscure your vision which may lead
to an accident. Warm windshield with
the defroster before you wash the
windshield.
NOTICE
.Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
. Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.
. Do not fill the window washer
reservoir tank with washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based washer fluid
concentrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
window washer reservoir tank.
. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the window washer
reservoir tank. Do not use the
window washer reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.
The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.USING THE WIPERSPush the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:*1
INT (Intermittent) — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob toward*A
(Slower) or
*B
(Faster) .
*2
Low — continuous low speed operation
*3
High — continuous high speed operation
Push the lever up
*4
to have one sweep
operation of the wiper.
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SWITCH
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