NISSAN GT-R 2009 Manual PDF

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wheel pad and above the instrument
panel or by installing additional trim
material around the air bag system.
. Modifying or tampering with the
front passenger seat may result in
serious personal injury. For exam-
ple, do not change the front seats by
placing material on the seat cushion
or by installing additional trim ma-
terial, such as seat covers, on the
seat that is not specifically designed
to assure proper air bag operation.
Additionally, do not stow any ob-
jects under the front passenger seat
or the seat cushion and seatback.
Such objects may interfere with the
proper operation of the occupant
classification sensor.
. No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the seat belt system. This may
affect the front air bag system.
Tampering with the seat belt system
may result in serious personal in-
jury.
. Work on and around the front air
bag system should be done by a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. In-
stallation of electrical equipment should also be done by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer. The Sup-
plemental Restraint System (SRS)
wiring should not be modified or
disconnected. Unauthorized electri-
cal test equipment and probing
devices should not be used on the
air bag system.
. A cracked windshield should be
replaced immediately by a qualified
repair facility. A cracked windshield
could affect the function of the
supplemental air bag system.
. The SRS wiring harness connectors
are yellow and orange for easy
identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the front air bag system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.
FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IM-
PACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
AND ROOF-MOUNTED CURTAIN
SIDE-IMPACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR
BAG SYSTEM (if so equipped)The front side air bags are located in the outside
of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air
bags are located in the side roof rails. These
systems are designed to meet voluntary guide-
lines to help reduce the risk of injury to out-of-
position occupants. However, all of the
information, cautions and warnings in this
manual still apply and must be followed.
The side air bags and curtain air bags are
designed to inflate in higher severity side
collisions, although they may inflate if the forces
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in another type of collision are similar to those of
a higher severity side impact. They are designed
to inflate on the side where the vehicle is
impacted. They may not inflate in certain side
collisions.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper side air bag and curtain air
bag operation.
When the side air bags and curtain air bags
inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed
by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful
and does not indicate a fire. Care should be
taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation
and choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air promptly.
Front side air bags, along with the use of seat
belts, help to cushion the impact force on the
chest and pelvis of the front occupants. Curtain
air bags help to cushion the impact force to the
head of occupants in the front and rear outboard
seating positions. They can help save lives and
reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating
side air bags and curtain air bags may cause
abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags and
curtain air bags do not provide restraint to the
lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far as
practical away from the side air bags. Rear seat
passengers should be seated as far away aspractical from the door finishers and side roof
rails. The side air bags and curtain air bags
inflate quickly in order to help protect the out-of-
position occupants. Because of this, the force of
the side air bags and curtain air bags inflating
can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is
too close to, or is against, these air bag modules
during inflation. The side air bags and curtain air
bags will deflate quickly after the collision is
over.
The side air bags and curtain air bags operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The air bag warning light
will turn off after about 7 seconds if the
systems are operational.
WARNING
.
Do not place any objects near the
seatback of the front seats. Also, do
not place any objects (an umbrella,
bag, etc.) between the front door
finisher and the front seat. Such
objects may become dangerous
projectiles and cause injury if a side
air bag inflates.
. Right after inflation, several side air bagandcurtainairbagsystem
components will be hot. Do not
touch them; you may severely burn
yourself.
. No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the side air bags and curtain air
bags. This is to prevent accidental
inflation of the side air bags and
curtain air bags or damage to the
side air bag and curtain air bag
systems.
. Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle’s electrical system,
suspension system or side panel.
This could affect proper operation
of the side air bag and curtain air
bag systems.
. Tampering with the supplemental
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury. For example, do not
change the front seat by placing
material near the seatback or by
installing additional trim material,
such as seat covers, around the side
air bags.
. Work around and on the side air bag
and curtain air bag systems should
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be done by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer. Installation of electrical
equipment should also be done by
a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. The
SRS wiring harnesses* should not
be modified or disconnected. Un-
authorized electrical test equipment
and probing devices should not be
used on the side air bag and curtain
air bag systems.
* The SRS wiring harnesses connec-
tors are yellow and orange for easy
identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the side air bag and
curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to
the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.
SEAT BELTS WITH PRETEN-
SIONERS (front seats)
WARNING
. The pretensioners cannot be reused
after activation. They must be re-
placed together with the retractor
and buckle as a unit.
. If the vehicle becomes involved in a
frontal collision but the preten- sioner is not activated, be sure to
have the pretensioner system
checked and, if necessary, replaced
by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
. No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the pretensioners. This is to
prevent damage to or accidental
activation of the pretensioners.
Tampering with the pretensioner
system may result in serious perso-
nal injury.
. Work around and on the preten-
sioners should be done by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer. Installation
of electrical equipment should also
be done by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the preten-
sioners.
. If you need to dispose of a preten-
sioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. Cor-
rect pretensioner disposal proce-
dures are set forth in the
appropriate NISSAN Service Man-
ual. Incorrect disposal procedures
could cause personal injury. The pretensioner system activates in conjunc-
tion with the supplemental air bag systems.
Working with the seat belt retractor, it helps
tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes
involved in certain types of collisions, helping to
restrain front seat occupants.
The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt
retractor. These seat belts are used the same
way as conventional seat belts. When a preten-
sioner activates, smoke is released and a loud
noise may be heard. The smoke is not harmful,
and it does not indicate a fire. Care should be
taken not to inhale it as it may cause irritation
and choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air promptly.
After pretensioner activation, load limiters allow
the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to
reduce forces against the chest.
If any malfunction occurs in the pretensioner
system, the supplemental air bag warning light
will not come on, will flash intermittently or
will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after
the ignition switch has been pushed to the ON
position. In this case, the pretensioner may not
function properly. They must be checked and
repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest
NISSAN dealer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the pretensioner system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
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in this Owner’s Manual.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARN-
ING LABELSWarning labels about the supplemental front-
impact air bag and front seat-mounted side-
impact supplemental air bag systems are placed
in the vehicle as shown in the illustration.*1
SRS air bag
The warning labels are located on the surface of
the sun visors.*2
SRS side-impact air bag (if so
equipped)
The warning label is located on the side of the
passenger’s side center pillar.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARN-
ING LIGHTThe supplemental air bag warning light, display-
ing
in the instrument panel, monitors the
circuits of the supplemental front-impact air bag,
front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag (if so equipped) , roof-mounted curtain
side-impact supplemental air bag (if so
equipped) and seat belt pretensioner systems.
The monitored circuits include the Air bag
Control Unit (ACU) , satellite sensors, crash
zone sensor, front air bag modules, side air
bag modules (if so equipped) , curtain side-
impact air bag modules (if so equipped) ,
pretensioners and all related wiring.
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When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the supplemental air bag warning light illumi-
nates for about 7 seconds and then turns 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:
.The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on approximately 7 seconds after
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner systems may
not operate properly. They must be checked and
repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest
NISSAN dealer.
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 pretensioners will not operate in
an accident. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer as soon as possi-
ble.REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PRO-
CEDUREThe front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags
and pretensioners are designed to activate on a
one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is
damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light
will remain illuminated after inflation has oc-
curred. Repair and replacement of these sys-
tems should be done only by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain
air bags, pretensioners and related parts should
be pointed out to the person conducting the
maintenance. The ignition switch should always
be in the LOCK position when working under
the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
. Once a front air bag, side air bag, or
curtain air bag has inflated, the air
bag module will not function again
and must be replaced. Additionally,
if any of the front air bags inflate,
the activated pretensioners must
also be replaced. The air bag mod-
ule and pretensioners should be
replaced by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer. The air bag module and
pretensioners cannot be repaired.
. The front air bag, side air bag,
curtain air bag and the pretensioner
should be inspected by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer if there is
any damage to the front end or side
portion of the vehicle.
. If you need to dispose of a supple-
mental air bag or a pretensioner or
scrap the vehicle, contact a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer. Correct air
bag and pretensioner disposal pro-
cedures are set forth in the appro-
priate NISSAN Service Manual.
Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
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2 Instruments and controls
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Cockpit............................................................ 2-2
Instrument panel ................................................ 2-3
Meters and gauges ............................................. 2-4
Speedometer ................................................ 2-5
Odometer/twin trip odometer ............................ 2-5
Tachometer ................................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................... 2-6
Fuel gauge ................................................... 2-7
Transmission position indicator .......................... 2-7
Upshift indicator ............................................. 2-8
Instrument brightness control .......................... 2-10
Vehicle information display .................................. 2-10
Engine oil level display .................................. 2-11
Transmission system check display ................... 2-12
Drive computer ................................................ 2-13
Current fuel consumption ............................... 2-14
Vehicle speed ............................................. 2-14
Cruise control ............................................. 2-14
Average fuel consumption and speed. ............... 2-15
Elapsed time and trip odometer ....................... 2-15
Distance to empty ........................................ 2-16
Outside air temperature ................................. 2-16
Setting (drive computer) ................................ 2-17
Warning (drive computer) ............................... 2-21
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ....... 2-23
Checking bulbs ........................................... 2-23 Warning lights
............................................. 2-23
Indicator lights ............................................. 2-28
Audible reminders ........................................ 2-30
Warning display ............................................... 2-31
Engine oil low pressure warning ...................... 2-32
Engine system warning .................................. 2-32
Shift lever position warning ............................. 2-32
Transmission system warning .......................... 2-33
Transmission oil high temperature warning ......... 2-33
Transmission clutch high temperature warning. .... 2-33
Parking brake release warning ......................... 2-34
Low brake fluid warning ................................. 2-34
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning ........... 2-34
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
warning ..................................................... 2-35
AWD clutch high temperature warning .............. 2-35
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning ............. 2-35
AWD system warning .................................... 2-36
Low tire pressure warning .............................. 2-36
Run-flat tire warning ..................................... 2-36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning .................................................... 2-37
Cruise control system warning ........................ 2-37
Low fuel warning .......................................... 2-37
Door/trunk open warning. ............................... 2-38
Low washer fluid warning ............................... 2-38
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No key warning............................................ 2-39
Operation displays ........................................... 2-39
Engine start operation indicator ....................... 2-40
Shift “P” warning. ......................................... 2-40
“PUSH” warning .......................................... 2-40
Steering lock release malfunction indicator ......... 2-41
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ...................... 2-41
Intelligent Key removal indicator ....................... 2-41
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator .......... 2-42
Security systems .............................................. 2-42
Vehicle security system .................................. 2-42
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ................. 2-43
Windshield wiper and washer switch .................... 2-45
Using the wipers .......................................... 2-45
Using the washer ......................................... 2-46
Rear window defroster switch ............................. 2-46
Headlight and turn signal switch .......................... 2-47
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-47
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-48
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 2-50
Horn ............................................................. 2-50
Heated seats (if so equipped) ............................. 2-51
Turning on the heaters ................................... 2-51
Turning off the heaters ................................... 2-51 Power outlets
.................................................. 2-52
Storage ......................................................... 2-53
Cup holders ................................................ 2-53
Sunglasses holder ........................................ 2-54
Door pocket ................................................ 2-55
Glove box .................................................. 2-55
Console box ............................................... 2-56
Coat hooks ................................................. 2-56
Windows ....................................................... 2-56
Power windows ........................................... 2-56
Interior lights ................................................... 2-58
Map lights .................................................. 2-58
Interior light control switch ............................. 2-59
Vanity mirror lights ............................................ 2-60
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver. ......................... 2-60
Programming HomeLink
®............................... 2-60
Programming HomeLink®for Canadian
customers .................................................. 2-62
Operating the HomeLink®Universal
Transceiver ................................................. 2-62
Programming trouble-diagnosis ....................... 2-62
Clearing the programmed information ................ 2-63
Reprogramming a single HomeLink
®button ........ 2-63
If your vehicle is stolen .................................. 2-63
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1. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-47)
2. Paddle shifters (P.5-13)
3. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*
4. Meters and gauges (P.2-4)
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)— MRK (Mark) switch*
— Cruise control (P.5-28) 6. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-45)
7. VDC, transmission and suspension set up
switches (P.5-21)
8. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-19)
9. Hood release handle (P.3-17)
10. Intelligent Key port (P.5-10)
11. Horn (P.2-50) 12. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (P.3-25)
13. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-8)
14. Parking brake (P.5-27, P.5-37)
15. Shift lever (P.5-13)
*: Refer to the separate Multi Function Display
Owner’s Manual.
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1. Outside mirror control switch (P.3-27)
2. Center dial*
3. Audio system*
4. Heater and air conditioner*
5. Multi function display*
6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-50)7. Glove box (P.2-55)
8. Fuse box cover (P.8-22)
9. Power outlet (P.2-52)
10. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-46)
11. CompactFlash card slot*
12. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-37)13. Compact Disc slot*
14. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-20)
*: Refer to the separate Multi Function Display
Owner’s Manual.
Instruments and controls
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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