manual transmission NISSAN GT-R 2015 R35 User Guide

5-32Starting and driving
conditions, and oil consumption by
itself does not necessarily indicate
any malfunction. If your rate of oil
consumption increases suddenly or
without explanation, NISSAN recom-
mends that you have your vehicle
inspected by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.This function enables the d\five\f to sta\ft accel-
e\fation f\fom a stop b\b selecting R mode with the
VDC and t\fansmission setup switch. The engine
output will be maintained at app\foximatel\b 4,000
\fpm. When using the R mode o\f the R mode
sta\ft function, alwa\bs use p\fope\f seating posi-
tion and follow the safet\b inst\fuctions in Section
1 of this manual.
WARNING
.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instruction for the use of this fea-
ture may cause a loss of vehicle
control or a collision which may lead
to serious personal injury or death:
. Make sure to drive carefully within
legal limits.
. Only use this function when you can
guarantee that it is safe to do so,
based on the surrounding traffic
conditions.
. Do not use this function on slippery
or wet roads. This may cause loss of
vehicle control and could result in
an accident.
. The R mode start function has been
developed not only for controlling the engine, transmission and VDC
system, but also the settings of the
suspension and tires. Therefore, any
modification of the vehicle may
disrupt the vehicle’s balance. This
will not only reduce the optimum
performance of the vehicle but may
also cause damage to powertrain
components, including the trans-
mission.
NOTICE
.
When the temperature of the engine
coolant and transmission oil is high
or low, the function cannot be used.
The temperature range in which the
R mode start function can be used:
— Engine coolant: 1408F - 2128F
(608C - 1008C)
— Transmission oil: 1408F - 2668F (608C - 1308C)
. If the R mode start function is used
4 times consecutively, the function
may be disabled and cannot be
turned on to protect the vehicle
system. While the function is dis-
R MODE START FUNCTION

5-52Starting and driving
See your 2015 Warranty Information �fooklet for
important relate�b information an�b warranty
coverage exclusions. See also section 2
(
“Transmission warning light” page 2-30)
an�b section 5 (“Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” page 5-50) of this Owner’s
Manual, “Transmission Clutch Temperature
High” an�b “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
System” for important a�b�bitional relate�b informa-
tion.
. Except for the emergency cases above,
any issues related to driving stability
(e.g., steering maneuvers and maneu-
vers during acceleration and decelera-
tion) and any damages to drivetrain
components (e.g., transfer, clutch, a
sort of gear, transaxle case) will not
be covered by warranty if there is a
record in the Vehicle Status Data
Recorder (VSDR) that the vehicle was
driven with VDC off.
. When attempting to free the vehicle
from mud or fresh snow, the VDC will
detect the tire slipping, and the engine
speed may not increase even when the
accelerator pedal is depressed. To raise
the engine speed, use the VDC set up
switch to turn the VDC system OFF and
select SAVE mode with the transmis- sion switch. (
“VDC, transmission
and suspension setup switches” page
5-25)
. When the VDC system is turned OFF,
all VDC functions (including traction
control) , except for the ABS functions,
are deactivated.FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a �boor lock from freezing, apply
�beicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the
key hole or use the Intelligent Key system.
ANTI-FREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipate�b that the
outsi�be temperature will �brop below 328F (08C) ,
check antifreeze to assure proper winter protec-
tion. (
“Engine cooling system” page 8-10)
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charge�b �buring
extremely col�b weather con�bitions, the battery
flui�b may freeze an�b �bamage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery shoul�b
be checke�b regularly. (
“�fattery” page 8-
17)
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outsi�be without
antifreeze, �brain the cooling system, inclu�bing
the engine block. Refill before operating the
vehicle. For �betails, contact a GT-R certifie�b
NISSAN �bealer.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING

Transmission oil high temperature warning.... 2-�f6
Opening and �blosing the trunk..................�-.............. �f-22
Opening the doors ..................�-..................�-................... �f-7
Opening the fuel filler door ..................�-..................�-.. �f-25
Opening the hood..................�-..................�-................... �f-18
Operating range for engine start ..................�-.......... 5-10
Operation displays..................�-..................�-.................. 2-4�f
Outside air temperature ..................�-..................�-........ 2-18
Outside door handles ..................�-..................�-.............. 7-6
Outside mirrors..................�-..................�-..................�-...... �f-28
Outside temperature display indi�bates
higher temperature..................�-..................�-............ GTR-2�f
Overheat If your vehi�ble overheats..................�-..................�-.... 6-8
Owner’s Manual/Servi�be Manual
order information ..................�-..................�-..................�-... 9-22
P
Parking Parking brake ..................�-..................�-.................... 5-�f�f
Parking brake break-in................�-..................�-...... 5-48
Parking brake release warning ..................�-....... 2-�f6
Parking/parking on hills ..................�-..................�-.. 5-46
Passenger �bompartment ..................�-..................�-....... 8-25
Power Lo�bking with power door lo�bk swit�bh................ �f-5
Power outlets ..................�-..................�-.................... 2-55
Power steering..................�-..................�-..................�- 5-47
Power steering fluid..................�-..................�-......... 8-14
Power windows ..................�-..................�-................ 2-60 Trunk release power �ban�bel swit�bh................. �f-21
Pre�bautions..................�-..................�-..........................�-..... 8-17 All-Wheel Drive driving safety pre�bautions ...... 5-9
Braking pre�bautions..................�-..................�-......... 5-48
Maintenan�be pre�bautions..................�-..................�-.. 8-6
Pre�bautions on �bhild restraints..................�-....... 1-15
Pre�bautions on �bruise �bontrol..................�-......... 5-�f5
Pre�bautions on seat belt usage..................�-......... 1-6
Pre�bautions on supplemental
restraint system..................�-..................�-................. 1-�f4
Pre�bautions when starting and driving .............. 5-�f
Pre�bautions before driving..................�-................ GTR-10
Pre�bautions on performan�be driving ................ GTR-1�f
Pregnant women ..................�-..................�-..................�-..... 1-9
Push starting ..................�-..................�-..................�-............ 6-7
“PUSH” warning..................�-..................�-...................... 2-44
Push-button ignition swit�bh..................�-..................�-.. 5-10R
R mode start fun�btion ..................�-..................�-............ 5-�f2
Rapid air pressure loss..................�-..................�-............ 5-8
Readiness for Inspe�btion/Maintena�-n�be test......... 9-20
Rear window defroster swit�bh..................�-............... 2-50
Rear-fa�bing �bhild restraint installation
using LATCH..................�-..................�-..................�-.......... 1-19
Rear-fa�bing �bhild restraint installation using the
seat belts..................�-..................�-..........................�-......... 1-21
Re�bommended fluids and
maintenan�be interval..................�-..................�-......... GTR-19
Redu�bing tight �borner braking phenomenon ....... 5-4�f Refueling pre�bautions ..................�-..................�-...... GTR-1�f
Remote keyless entry fun�btions..................�-............. �f-12
Removing spots..................�-..................�-......................... 7-4
Removing the �bowl top �bover..................�-..................�- 8-9
Repair and repla�bement pro�bedure..................�-...... 1-48
Repla�bement of brake pads and dis�b rotors.... GTR-5
Repla�bing spark plugs ..................�-..................�-........... 8-20
Repla�bing the brake pads..................�-..................�-..... 8-24
Repla�bing the wiper blades..................�-..................�-.. 8-22
Reporting safety defe�bts ..................�-..................�-...... 9-19
Reverse warning..................�-..................�-...................... 2-�f5
Roadside assistan�be program ..................�-................. 6-2
Run-flat tire warning..................�-..................�-............... 2-�f9
Run-flat tires..................�-..................�-..................�-............. 6-4
S
Safety
All-Wheel Drive driving safety pre�bautions ...... 5-9
Child safety..................�-..................�-........................ 1-1�f
Reporting safety defe�bts ..................�-................. 9-19
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system..................�-..................�-..................�-........ 1-1
S�bheduled maintenan�be........�-..................�-..................�-.. 8-�f
Seat
Booster seats..................�-..................�-.................... 1-�f1
Forward-fa�bing �bhild restraint installation
using the seat belts..................�-..................�-......... 1-27
10-5