trip computer NISSAN GT-R 2014 R35 Owners Manual

The GT-R is NISSAN’s first supercar category
vehicle. The GT-R is equipped with special
systems. These systems are different than those
used on conventional vehicles to allow for the
high performance driving characteristics of this
vehicle. Your vehicle should be maintained by a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. Special skills,
knowledge and equipment are necessary to
properly maintain your GT-R.
If your vehicle is equipped with TRACK PACK
option, read the relevant information later in this
section.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully,
together with your Warranty Information Booklet
which describes a number of express limitations,
exclusions and ways to void your warranty for
failing to follow the instructions contained in this
Owner’s Manual, including, but not limited to:
.Failure to use proper parts, fuel and fluids,
. Driving with the VDC off,
. Racing,
. Any competitive driving of any sort whatso-
ever,
. Use on a track or driving on any airstrip,
. Modifications, including adding/replacing, reprogramming, attempting to reprogram,
altering, disconnecting any computer, con-
trol unit or electronic modules,
. Deleting any or all stored information in any
computer, control unit or electronic module
including VSDR,
. Failure to have required GT-R Performance
Optimization Services performed.
In addition, see your tire warranty for specific
limitations or exclusions for operating summer
tires below −208C(−48F) .
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
.Special skills, knowledge and equipment are
necessary to properly inspect and adjust the
GT-R engine, transmission, suspension and
brakes to maintain performance. A GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer has the GT-R
certified technical staff and the special
equipment to properly maintain your GT-R.
. NISSAN recommends maintenance items
that require the replacement of parts, engine
oil, oil filters and air filters should be
performed by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer. Make sure the specified fluids and
parts are used when the maintenance is
performed. NISSAN also recommends the
replacement of parts such as brakes should be performed by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.
GT-R OverviewGTR-3
GT-R SPECIFIC INFORMATION

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ........................................................................\
............... 2-3
Instrument panel ....................................................................... 2-4
Meters and gauges .................................................................. 2-5Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-6
Odometer/twin trip odometer ......................................... 2-6
Tachometer ........................................................................\
.. 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............................... 2-7
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
... 2-8
Transmission position indicator ...................................... 2-9
Upshift indicator ................................................................. 2-9
Instrument brightness control ...................................... 2-11
Vehicle information display ................................................. 2-12 Engine oil level display ................................................... 2-12
Transmission system check display ............................ 2-14
Drive computer ...................................................................... 2-15 Current fuel consumption ............................................. 2-15
Vehicle speed ................................................................... 2-16
Cruise control ................................................................... 2-16
Average fuel consumption and speed ....................... 2-16
Elapsed time and trip odometer .................................. 2-17
Distance to empty ........................................................... 2-17
Outside air temperature ................................................ 2-18
Setting (drive computer) ............................................... 2-19
Warning (drive computer) ............................................. 2-23 Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .......... 2-25
Checking bulbs ............................................................. 2-25
Warning lights ................................................................ 2-25
Indicator lights ............................................................... 2-62
Audible reminders ......................................................... 2-32
Warning display .................................................................... 2-33
Engine oil low pressure warning ............................... 2-34
Engine system warning ............................................... 2-34
Shift lever position warning ........................................ 2-35
Transmission system warning .................................... 2-35
Transmission oil high temperature warning ............ 2-35
Transmission clutch high temperature warning ..... 2-36Parking brake release warning .................................. 2-36
Low brake fluid warning .............................................. 2-36
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning .............. 2-37
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system warning .............................................................. 2-37
AWD clutch high temperature warning ................... 2-37
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning ................. 2-38
AWD system warning .................................................. 2-38
Low tire pressure warning .......................................... 2-39
Run-flat tire warning ..................................................... 2-39Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) warning ............................................................ 2-39
Cruise control system warning .................................. 2-40

1. ENTER switch2. NEXT switch3. Vehicle information display
The drive computer displays the following
information:
.Current fuel consumption
. Vehicle speed
. Cruise control
. Average fuel consumption and speed
. Elapsed time and trip computer
. Distance to empty
. Outside air temperature .
Setting
. Warning
The vehicle information display
*3can be
changed when the ignition switch is in the ON
position. Push the ENTER switch
*1to
change the display.
NOTE:
. The cruise control display is shown if
cruise control is set. (
“Cruise con-
trol” page 5-33)
. The warning display is not shown if
there are no conditions to warn the
driver.
. Depending on the driving conditions
and other factors, the displayed values
may differ from the actual values.
. The position of the speedometer nee-
dle and the speed shown in the vehicle
information display may slightly differ.
CURRENT FUEL CONSUMPTION
The current fuel economy is displayed when
driving.
Instruments and controls2-15
DRIVE COMPUTER

10-2
Cruise control................................................... 2-16, 5-33
Cruise control operations.......................................... 5-35
Cruise control system warning................................ 2-40
Cup holders.................................................................. 2-56
Current fuel consumption ......................................... 2-15
D
Differential oil............................................................ GTR-4
Dimensions ................................................................... 9-11
Distance to empty....................................................... 2-17
Distortion of rear spoiler...................................... GTR-25
Door pocket.................................................................. 2-57
Door/trunk open warning .......................................... 2-41
Doors................................................................................ 3-4
Draining of coolant water.......................................... 5-51
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving........................... 5-8
Drive belts..................................................................... 8-19
Drive computer ............................................................ 2-15
DrivingAll-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ...... 5-9
Cold weather driving........................................... 5-51
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving..................... 5-8
Driving on snow or ice........................................ 5-52
Driving the vehicle................................................ 5-15
Driving tips............................................................. 5-21
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-3
Driving after replacing tires ................................ GTR-12
Dry carbon fiber parts................. GTR-7, GTR-27, 7-4
Dual clutch transmission ......................... GTR-28, 5-15
E
Elapsed time and trip odometer.............................. 2-17
Emergency engine shut off.............................. 5-11, 6-3
Emergency trunk lid release..................................... 3-22
Emission control information label.......................... 9-13
Emission control system warranty........................... 9-19
Engine.............................................................................. 9-8 Before starting the engine................................. 5-13
Changing engine coolant................................... 8-12
Changing engine oil and filter........................... 8-13
Checking engine coolant level.......................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-12
Emergency engine shut off....................... 5-11, 6-3
Engine block heater............................................. 5-53
Engine compartment ........................................... 8-24
Engine compartment check locations................ 8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-7
Engine cooling system........................................ 8-10
Engine oil................................................. GTR-4, 8-12
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation........... 9-6
Engine oil level display........................................ 2-12
Engine oil low pressure warning...................... 2-34
Engine serial number........................................... 9-12
Engine start operation indicator ....................... 2-42
Engine system warning....................................... 2-34
Operating range for engine start ..................... 5-10
Starting the engine .............................................. 5-13
Engine and powertrain....................... GTR-16, GTR-23
Engine oil maintenance.......................................... GTR-4
Engine output......................................................... GTR-24 Engine output according to the
coolant temperature.............................................. GTR-24
Engine settings (balancing right and left
air flow)...................................................................... GTR-9
Engine speed is restricted.................................. GTR-24
Environmental factors influence the rate
of corrosion..................................................................... 7-8
Event Data Recorders................................................ 9-21
Exhaust gas .................................................................... 5-3
Exhaust muffler and trunk carpet ........................ GTR-6
Explanation of maintenance items ............................ 8-4
Extended storage fuse switch ................................. 8-26
Exterior and interior lights ......................................... 8-30
Exterior parts (spoiler, etc.) .................................. GTR-7
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............... 9-12
Features of each mode.............................................. 5-26
Flat tire............................................................................. 6-3
Flat towing .................................................................... 9-17
Floor mats ....................................................................... 7-6
Fluid
Brake fluid............................................... GTR-5, 8-15
Fluid level check................................................... 8-17
Low brake fluid warning ..................................... 2-36
Low washer fluid warning.................................. 2-41
Power steering fluid............................................. 8-14
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-16
Fluids...................................................... GTR-14, GTR-19