key NISSAN GT-R 2013 R35 Owners Manual

1. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-49)
2. Paddle shifters (P.5-15)
3. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*
4. Meters and gauges (P.2-5)
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)— MRK (Mark) switch*
— Cruise control (P.5-34) 6. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-46)
7. VDC, transmission and suspension set up
switches (P.5-24)
8. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-20)
9. Hood release handle (P.3-18)
10. Intelligent Key port (P.5-11) 11. Horn (P.2-53)
12. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (P.3-26)
13. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)
14. Parking brake (P.5-33, P.5-45)
15. Shift lever (P.5-15)
*: Refer to the separate Multi Function Display
Owner’s Manual.
Illustrated table of contents0-7
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Warninglight Name
Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light 2-24
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light2-25
Brake warning light
2-25
Charge warning light 2-26
Engine oil pressure warning
light 2-26
Intelligent Key warning light 2-26
Low tire pressure warning light 2-26
Master warning light
2-28
Seat belt warning light 2-28
Supplemental air bag warning
light 2-28
Transmission warning light 2-29 Warning
light Name
Page
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light 2-30
Indicator light Name
Page
Cruise main switch indicator
light 2-30
Cruise set switch indicator light 2-30
Exterior light indicator
2-30
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-30
High beam indicator light 2-30
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-30
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
2-31
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-31
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Cruise control system warning .................................... 2-39
Low fuel warning ............................................................. 2-39
Door/trunk open warning .............................................. 2-40
Low washer fluid warning ............................................. 2-40
No key warning ................................................................ 2-40
Operation displays ................................................................ 2-41 Engine start operation indicator .................................. 2-41
Shift “P” warning ............................................................. 2-42
“PUSH” warning .............................................................. 2-42
Steering lock release malfunction indicator ............. 2-42
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ................................ 2-43
Intelligent Key removal indicator .................................. 2-43
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ................ 2-43
Security systems ................................................................... 2-44
Vehicle security system ................................................. 2-44
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ......................... 2-45
Windshield wiper and washer switch .............................. 2-46 Using the wipers ............................................................. 2-47
Using the washer ............................................................ 2-48
Rear window defroster switch ........................................... 2-48
Headlight and turn signal switch ...................................... 2-49
Xenon headlights ............................................................. 2-49
Headlight switch .............................................................. 2-49
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................... 2-52
Horn ........................................................................\
.................. 2-53 Heated seats (if so equipped) .......................................... 2-53
Turning on the heaters ................................................. 2-53
Turning off the heaters ................................................. 2-53
Power outlets ........................................................................\
2-54
Storage ........................................................................\
........... 2-55 Cup holders .................................................................... 2-55
Sunglasses holder ........................................................ 2-56
Door pocket .................................................................... 2-57
Glove box ........................................................................\
2-57Console box ................................................................... 2-58
Coat hooks ..................................................................... 2-58
Windows ........................................................................\
........ 2-59 Power windows ............................................................. 2-59
Interior lights ........................................................................\
.. 2-61
Map lights ....................................................................... 2-61
Interior light control switch ......................................... 2-62
Vanity mirror lights ................................................................ 2-63
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver .................................... 2-63
Programming HomeLink®............................................ 2-64
Programming HomeLink®for
Canadian customers .................................................... 2-65
Operating the HomeLink
®universal transceiver ... 2-65
Programming trouble-diagnosis ................................ 2-65
Clearing the programmed information ..................... 2-66
Reprogramming a single HomeLink
®button ......... 2-66
If your vehicle is stolen ................................................ 2-66

1. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-49)
2. Paddle shifters (P.5-15)
3. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*
4. Meters and gauges (P.2-5)
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)— MRK (Mark) switch*
— Cruise control (P.5-34) 6. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-46)
7. VDC, transmission and suspension set up
switches (P.5-24)
8. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-20)
9. Hood release handle (P.3-18)
10. Intelligent Key port (P.5-11) 11. Horn (P.2-53)
12. Tilting/telescopic steering wheel lever (P.3-26)
13. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)
14. Parking brake (P.5-33, P.5-45)
15. Shift lever (P.5-15)
*: Refer to the separate Multi Function Display
Owner’s Manual.
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2-24Instruments and controls
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning lightIntelligent Key warning lightCruise set switch indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightLow tire pressure warning lightExterior light indicator
Master warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Brake warning lightSeat belt warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Supplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightTransmission warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Cruise main switch indicator light
CHECKING BULBS
With 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 a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system checked bya GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
WARNING LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warn-
ing light
Thewarning 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 5-41)
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:
— blinks rapidly (about twice a
second):
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

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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 2-12)
(“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.

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 Inspec-
tion/Maintenance (I/M) test (US only)” page 9-
20)
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 thelight 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.
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, transmis-
sion and suspension setup switches” page 5-
24)
This indicates that the vehicle dynamic control
system and traction control system are not
operating. (
“Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” page 5-49)
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A 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 chime
A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in theorposition and the ignition switch in the ACC, OFF
or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
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DOOR/TRUNK OPEN WARNING
This 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 WARNING
This will appear when the washer tank fluid is at
a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary.
(
“Window washer fluid” page 8-16)
NO KEY WARNING
This will appear in either of the following
conditions.
No key inside the vehicle
The 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 Key
The 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 an
unregistered Intelligent Key.
(
“Intelligent Key system” page 3-8)
These displays appear when an appropriate
operation is required in starting or stopping the
engine.
ENGINE START OPERATION INDI-
CATOR
This indicator appears when the shift lever is in
the&Pposition.
This indicator means that the engine will start by
pushing the ignition switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
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OPERATION DISPLAYS

INTELLIGENT KEY INSERTION INDI-
CATOR
This 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 dis-
charge” page 5-11)
INTELLIGENT KEY REMOVAL INDI-
CATOR
This 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.
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS-
CHARGE INDICATOR
This 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 repla-
cement” page 8-26)
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