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Black plate (101,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
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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Black plate (102,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chimeA chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or
LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left in the
Intelligent Key port. Make sure the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position, and take
the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the
vehicle.Light reminder chimeA chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
or
position and the ignition switch in the ACC, OFF
or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.Parking brake reminder chimeA chime will sound if the vehicle speed is above
4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking brake applied.
Stop the vehicle and release the parking brake.Brake pad wear warningThe disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After the wear of the brake pad is
increased, the sound will be heard all the timeeven if the brake pedal is not depressed. Have
the brakes checked as soon as possible if the
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Black plate (103,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
WARNING
When the warning light illuminates or
blinksandawarningisdisplayed,
promptly take the appropriate action.
Ignoring the warning may result inmalfunctions and sudden accidents.
When the items mentioned below are detected
the master warning light
*1
illuminates and the
warning is displayed on the vehicle information
display
*2. A chime also sounds. If there are multiple warnings, the warning lights
remain lit or continue to blink and the warnings
displayed in the vehicle information display are
switched at regular intervals. The warnings
displayed in the vehicle information display can
be switched voluntarily by pushing the ENTER
switch
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Black plate (104,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
ENGINE OIL LOW PRESSURE
WARNINGThis will appear if the engine oil pressure is low.
(
“Engine oil pressure warning light” page
2-25)
ENGINE SYSTEM WARNINGThis will appear if a potential emission control
malfunction is detected, the fuel-filler cap is
loose or missing, or the vehicle runs out of fuel.
(
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” page
2-28)
SHIFT LEVER POSITION WARNINGThis will appear if the system cannot detect the
shift lever position.
Make sure the shift lever is placed in a position
properly. (
“DRIVING THE VEHICLE” page
5-13)
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Black plate (106,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
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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Black plate (107,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
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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Black plate (108,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
AWD SYSTEM WARNINGThis will appear if the AWD system is not
functioning properly while the engine is running.
(
“All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light”
page 2-23)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNINGThis will appear if the vehicle is being driven with
low tire pressure. (
“Low tire pressure
warning” page 2-25)
RUN-FLAT TIRE WARNINGThis will appear and a chime will sound if the
vehicle is being driven with one or more flat tires.
(
“Run-flat tire warning” page 2-26)
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Black plate (109,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNINGThis will appear if the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) is not functioning properly.
(
“TPMS malfunction” page 2-26)
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WARN-
INGThis will appear if the cruise control system is
not functioning properly. (
“Cruise set
switch indicator light” page 2-28)
LOW FUEL WARNINGThis will appear when the fuel level in the tank is
getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient,
preferably before the fuel gauge reaches the
empty (E) position.
This 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:. The low fuel warning will appear when
the amount of fuel remaining in the
tank decreases to approximately 3 US
gallons (12 liters) .
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Black plate (113,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
STEERING LOCK RELEASE MAL-
FUNCTION INDICATORThis indicator appears when the steering wheel
lock cannot be released from the LOCK posi-
tion. If this indicator appears, push the ignition
switch while lightly turning the steering wheel
right and left.
INTELLIGENT KEY INSERTION INDI-
CATORThis indicator appears when the Intelligent Key
needs to be inserted into the Intelligent Key port
(for example, the Intelligent Key battery is
discharged) .
If this indicator appears, insert the Intelligent Key
into the Intelligent Key port in the correct
direction. (
“INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY
DISCHARGE” page 5-10)
INTELLIGENT KEY REMOVAL INDI-
CATORThis indicator appears when the driver’s door is
opened with the ignition switch in the OFF or
LOCK position and the Intelligent Key placed in
the Intelligent Key port. A key reminder chime
also sounds.
If this indicator appears, remove the Intelligent
Key from the Intelligent Key port and take it with
you when leaving the vehicle.
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Black plate (114,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS-
CHARGE INDICATORThis indicator appears when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery with
a new one. (
“INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY
REPLACEMENT” page 8-23)
Your vehicle has two types of security systems,
as follows:
. Vehicle security system
. NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light.VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEMThe vehicle security system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if someone opens the doors,
hood, or trunk lid when the system is armed. It is
not, however, a motion detection type system
that activates when a vehicle is moved or when a
vibration occurs. The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior
or exterior vehicle components in all situations.
Always secure your vehicle even if parking for a
brief period. Never leave your Intelligent Key(s)
in the vehicle, and always lock it when un-
attended. Be aware of your surroundings, and
park in secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protection,
such as component locks, identification markers,
and tracking systems, are available at auto
supply stores and specialty shops. Your GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer may also offer such
equipment. Check with your insurance company
to see if you may be eligible for discounts for
various theft protection features.
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