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GTR-10GT-R Overview
.Drive with the suspension setup swit�fh in
the COM�b mode to allow more suspension
stroke.
600 to 1,200 miles (1,000 to 2,000 km):
. Drive with the engine speed kept relatively
high with the shift lever in the
&Mposition.
Shifting is re�fommended between 1st and
4th gears.
. Avoid unne�fessary qui�fk steering and
abrupt braking.
. Drive with the suspension setup swit�fh in
the COM�b mode to allow more suspension
stroke.
Even though the mileage rea�fhes over 1,200
miles (2,000 km) , the �flut�fh may take longer to
properly engage if the vehi�fle is mainly driven in
town at a low speed. NISSAN re�fommends
breaking in the �flut�fh at a GT-R �fertified
NISSAN dealer. Always perform the transmis-
sion setting after breaking in the �flut�fh. If the
transmission setting is not �fomplete, ex�fessive
loads may be applied to the transmission and
power train system parts during starting and
shifting, whi�fh may result in a malfun�ftion or
damage.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Do not adjust the wheel alignment until the
mileage rea�fhes 1,000 miles (1,600 km). Until
then, the suspension may not engage enough
and the height may be higher.
However, make sure to adjust the alignment
after 1,000 miles (1,600 km) .
The wheel alignment �fan be adjusted by a GT-R
�fertified NISSAN dealer in a�f�fordan�fe with
spe�fifi�fations for �fity driving to high perfor-
man�fe driving.
The tires on the GT-R may have different wear
rates and wear patterns in �fomparison to
�fonventional passenger vehi�fles. Conta�ft a
GT-R �fertified NISSAN dealer to �fonfirm that
the alignment is within spe�fifi�fations.VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF MODE
Always make sure the VDC is ON before driving
the vehi�fle by �fhe�fking that the VDC O�b�b
indi�fator lights on the meter and the VDC set-up
swit�fh are not illuminated. The GT-R is a high
performan�fe vehi�fle and the VDC must be on/
a�ftivated to provide proper powertrain operation
and intended drivability.
WARNING
. The VDC OFF mode should ONLY be
used briefly to help free the vehicle
if stuck in snow or mud by tempora-
rily stopping operation of the VDC
to maintain wheel torque.
. Driving the GT-R with the VDC off
may lead to handling issues related
to steering maneuvers, acceleration,
or deceleration. Moreover, driving
with the VDC off can result in an
inoperative vehicle by causing ser-
ious damage to the powertrain,
including damage to the Transaxle
Assembly including Transfer, Clutch,
Gears, Transaxle case and all of its
components and other drivetrain
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE DRIVING

Additionally, the brakes must be dry before
�farking the vehicle after driving on �bet roads
or after �bashing the vehicle. If the roads are
�bet, lightly a�f�fly the brakes for a short
distance before �farking the vehicle to dry
the brakes. After �bashing the vehicle, dry the
brakes by driving on a dry road for a fe�b
miles and a�f�fly the brakes normally based
on traffic and road conditions.
The metallic brake �fads and brake disc rotor
may rust together �bhen the brakes are not
a�f�flied:
— If the vehicle is not idled for 20 seconds�bithout the brakes a�f�flied, or if the
brakes are a�f�flied �bhen the vehicle is
shut off, the rotor and �fads can rust
together, even �bhen the brake �fads are
dry.
— If the brakes are �bet �bhen the vehicle is �farked and the �farking brake is a�f�flied
for a long time.
— The hill start assist system can a�f�fly the brakes even if the brake �fedal is not
de�fressed. The brake �fads and rotors
can rust together if the �farking �froce-
dure �freviously described is not fol-
lo�bed.
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer if
the brake �fads and brake rotor have rusted together.
NOTICE
To help reduce the possibility of the
rotors and brake pads rusting:
Have the brake pads and/or rotors
quenched when the brake pads are
replaced. For detailed information
about quenching, contact a GT-R certi-
fied NISSAN dealer.
After quenching the brake pads and/or
rotors, apply a brake of 0.5G to stop the
vehicle 6-7 times at least once a week
in a safe location. G-force can be
checked on the multi function display.
Refer to the separate Multi Function
Display Owner’s Manual.
. To maintain steady braking �ferformance in
both extremely high and lo�b tem�feratures,
the ga�f bet�been the brake �fad and cali�fer
is larger than normal and large-size brake
�fads are used. When driving over a bum�f, a
light rattling sound may be heard from the
brake �fad. This does not indicate that there
is a malfunction. .
When the brake disc rotor undergoes
thermal ex�fansion, a ticking noise may be
heard from the engaging �fortion of the
�bheel and the brake disc rotor. This does
not indicate that there is a malfunction. The
noise �bill reduce �bhen the tem�ferature
decreases.
. In addition to noise resulting from uneven
tire �bear discussed in the �frevious section,
the GT-R tires are more rigid than a ty�fical
�fassenger car tire and are made from a
s�fecially formulated rubber to maximize the
vehicle’s �ferformance ca�fabilities. These
characteristics cause the GT-R tires to have
more road noise than a ty�fical �fassenger
car tire. This road noise is normal.
. Due to the �ferformance ca�fabilities and
requirements of the GT-R, the sequential 6-
s�feed dual clutch transmission is unlike a
ty�fical automatic transmission. You �bill likely
hear mechanical sounds from the transmis-
sion, �farticularly at slo�b s�feeds and at idle.
This condition is normal.
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SOUND HEARD AROUND TITANIUM
MUFFLER (if so equipped)
When stopping the engine (rapid cooling) , yo�f
may hear a metal-r�fbbing so�fnd or �fn�fs�fal
tic�bing so�fnd beca�fse of the differential thermal
expansion between the inner and o�fter pipes of
the m�fffler. This is not a malf�fnction. The so�fnd
will decrease when the temperat�fre lowers.
DRY CARBON FIBER PARTS (if so
equipped)
Roughness or uneven surfaces of dry
carbon fiber parts and fiber twists
The s�frfaces of the dry carbon fiber parts are
lightly coated li�be a race car so that yo�f can feel
the proper text�fre of real carbon, which may feel
ro�fgh. This is normal.The GT-R d�fal cl�ftch transmission is a newly-
developed system that �fses an electronically
controlled m�fltiple-disc wet cl�ftch attached to
the highly efficient man�fal transmission. This
transmission has two driving modes.
.
&Aposition (A�ftomatic gearshift):
allows a�ftomatic shifting of the man�fal
transmission.
.
&Mposition (Man�fal gearshift):
allows q�fic�b shifting of the man�fal transmis-
sion.
NOTE:
When starting or driving on a steep uphill
grade, shift to the
&Mposition and operate
the paddle shifter to shift down to 1st gear
similar to a manual transmission vehicle.
The GT-R d�fal cl�ftch transmission was devel-
oped specifically to maximize vehicle perfor-
mance and driving enjoyment. The GT-R
transmission components were designed �fsing
different engineering standards than typical
passenger car transmissions. Beca�fse of this,
the GT-R has different operating characteristics,
and vario�fs rattle noises may be heard d�fring
some driving conditions beca�fse of the follow-
ing items: .
Gear clearances
. Ultralight flywheel
. Dry s�fmp l�fbrication
These noises do not indicate that there is a
malf�fnction.
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DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION

GTR-28GT-R Overview
TRANSMISSION OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS
MechanismOperation characteristics
Base Manual transmission
.T�fe GT-R transmission design is different from transmissions used in �bonventional passenger �bars. T�fe GT-R uses a transmission gear
design, lig�ft flyw�feel and a dry sump lubri�bation system to provide maximum ve�fi�ble performan�be. Be�bause t�fe GT-R Transmission design
is different, noises may be louder. W�fen t�fe transmission temperature is �fig�f, rattling, s�faking and jarring noises may be �feard.
.Clattering noises may be �feard w�file s�fifting..Appropriate gaps are provided between gears to a�b�fieve smoot�f gear rotation and steady toot�f surfa�be lubri�bation under t�fe �fig�f-load
driving �bondition. However, t�fis �bauses a rattling noise.
.If t�fe s�fift lever is moved from&Rto&A
F&Mposition, or&A
F&Mto&Rposition before t�fe ve�fi�ble stops, you may not be able to s�fift gear
or it may take longer to s�fift gear. Make sure to depress t�fe brake pedal and �b�fe�bk t�fat t�fe ve�fi�ble �fas stopped before s�fifting.
Multiple dis�b wet �blut�b�f
.W�fen stopping t�fe ve�fi�ble wit�f t�fe s�fift lever in t�fe&Ror&A
F&Mposition, be sure to firmly depress t�fe brake pedal. T�fe ve�fi�ble may
slowly move if t�fe brake pedal is not depressed.
.Avoid depressing t�fe brake and a�b�belerator pedals at t�fe same time. Depressing t�fe brake and a�b�belerator pedals at t�fe same time �bould
�bause t�fe �blut�b�f to over�feat and a�b�belerate deterioration.
.W�fen t�fe ve�fi�ble is stopped on a �fill, do not �fold t�fe ve�fi�ble in pla�be by depressing t�fe a�b�belerator pedal. Doing so may �bause t�fe �blut�b�f
to over�feat and result in transmission damage. Use t�fe brakes to prevent t�fe ve�fi�ble from moving.
Ele�btroni�b oil pressure
�bontrol T�fe following �bonditions are �baused due to �b�fanges in fluid vis�bosity as a result of temperature �b�fanges.
.W�fen t�fe transmission oil is extremely �bold or extremely �fot, t�fe transmission may feel like it is slipping during s�fifts or t�fere may be �fard
s�fifts. T�fis is normal. Transmission s�fifting s�fould return to normal w�fen t�fe transmission oil returns to normal operating temperatures.
.W�fen t�fe transmission oil temperature is extremely �bold, t�fe time required to run a system �b�fe�bk may in�brease. During t�fe system �b�fe�bk,
t�fe s�fift lever must stay in t�fe&Pposition. Move t�fe s�fift lever after turning off t�fe system �b�fe�bk display. Also, it is normal to �fear �bli�bking
noises during t�fe transmission systems �b�fe�bk.
C�fanging modes
.T�fe �fig�fer s�fift speeds in t�fe&Mposition may result in s�fift s�fo�bk and jerkiness w�fen starting or s�fifting..T�fe qui�bkest s�fifting in t�fe R mode wit�f t�fe transmission in t�fe&Mposition is available w�fen t�fe engine speed is �fig�f. However, t�fe
transmission may s�fift more slowly w�fen t�fe engine speed is low.
Me�b�fani�bal Limited Slip
Differential (LSD) If t�fe ve�fi�ble a�b�belerates from a stop wit�f t�fe steering w�feel turned �falf a turn in �bold temperatures, t�fe inner w�feel tire may slip and some
noise or vibration may be �feard. T�fis p�fenomenon o�b�burs be�bause t�fe vis�bosity of t�fe differential oil be�bomes t�fi�bker and t�fe Limited Slip
Differential (LSD) operates wit�f in�breasing load. W�fen t�fe steering w�feel is returned to t�fe straig�ft a�fead position or t�fe differential oil warms
up, t�fe noise and vibration de�brease.

NOTE:
The engine oil level can be displayed after
the “OIL LEVEL OK” display turns off or
while the engine is started and running.
(
“Maintenance” page 2-20)
When the oil level is low
If the message shown above is displayed�f the
engine oil level is low.
Warm �bp the engine in a level location. After at
least 5 min�btes have passed since engine stop�f
�bse the engine oil dipstick to check the oil level.
(
“Engine oil” page 8-13)
If the oil level is low�f have additional engine oil
added�f or the oil changed�f at a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
NOTICE
If the vehicle is in a location that is not
level, accurate measurement of the oil
level may not be possible. If “OIL LEVEL
LOW ” is displayed, but the level shown
by the oil dipstick is normal, move the
vehicle to a level location and stop the
engine. After at least 5 minutes have
passed, open the driver’s door and push
the ignition switch back to ON. If the
“OIL LEVEL LOW” message appears
again, have engine oil added or the oil
changed.
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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 in�ficate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off an�f
chec�b the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, bro�ben, missing or if the light remains on, see a
GT-R certifie�f NISSAN �fealer imme�fiately.
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 flic�bers or comes on �furing normal �friving,
pull off the roa�f in a safe area, stop the engine
immediately an�f call a GT-R certifie�f NISSAN
�fealer.
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 �fisplay” page 2-12)
(“Chec�bing engine oil level” page 8-13)
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 pushe�f to the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 secon�fs
an�f then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
electrical steering loc�b system or the Intelligent
Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stoppe�f, it may be impossible to free the
steering loc�b or to start the engine. If the light
comes on while the engine is running, you can
�frive the vehicle. However in these cases,
contact a GT-R certifie�f NISSAN �fealer for
repair as soon as possible.
Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equippe�f 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 an�f flat tire, or in�ficates that the
TPMS is not functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is pushe�f to the ON
position, the warning light illuminates for about 1
secon�f an�f turns off.
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These displays appear when an appropriate
operation is required in starting or stopping the
engine.
ENGINE START OPERATION INDI-
CATOR
This indi\fator appears when the shift lever is in
the&Pposition.
This indi\fator means that the engine will start \by
pushing the ignition swit\fh with the \brake pedal
depressed.
SHIFT “P” WARNING
This warning appears and an inside warning
\fhime sounds when the ignition swit\fh is
pushed to stop the engine with the shift lever
in any position ex\fept the
&Pposition.
If this warning appears, move the shift lever to
the
&Pposition. This warning will also turn off
when pushing the ignition swit\fh to the ON
position.
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OPERATION DISPLAYS

The alarm is activated by:
.Openin�f the door or the trunk lid �bithout
usin�f the button on the Intelli�fent Key, the
door handle request s�bitch or the mechan-
ical key. (Even if the door is opened by
releasin�f the door inside lock knob, the
alarm �bill activate.)
. Openin�f the hood.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm �bill stop by:
.Unlockin�f a door by pushin�f the UNLOCK
button on the Intelli�fent Key.
. Unlockin�f a door by pushin�f the door
handle request s�bitch.
. Pushin�f the i�fnition s�bitch to the ACC or
ON position.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System �bill not
allo�b the en�fine to start �bithout the use of the
re�fistered Intelli�fent Key. Never leave these
keys in the vehicle. FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s) . Opera-
tion is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
Security indicator light
The security indicator li�fht is located on the
instrument panel. It indicates the status of the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System.
The li�fht blinks �bhenever the i�fnition s�bitch is in
the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function
indicates the security systems equipped on the
vehicle are operational.
If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctionin�f, this li�fht �bill remain on �bhile the
i�fnition s�bitch is in the ON position.
If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, see a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer for NISSAN Vehicle Immo-
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3-24Pre-driving checks and adjustments
The fuel-filler door is located on the ri\fht and
rear side of the vehicle.
WARNING
.Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive under certain
conditions. You could be burned or
seriously injured if it is misused or
mishandled. Always stop engine
and do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically. Continued
refueling may cause fuel overflow,
resulting in fuel spray and possibly
a fire.
. Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It
has a built-in safety valve needed
for proper operation of the fuel
system and emission control sys-
tem. An incorrect cap can result in a
serious malfunction and possible
injury. It could also cause the mal-
function indicator light to come on. .
Never pour fuel into the throttle
body to attempt to start your vehi-
cle.
. Do not fill a portable fuel container
in the vehicle or trailer. Static elec-
tricity can cause an explosion of
flammable liquid, vapor or gas in
any vehicle or trailer. To reduce the
risk of serious injury or death when
filling portable fuel containers:
— Always place the container on
the ground when filling.
— Do not use electronic devices when filling.
— Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are
filling it.
— Use only approved portable fuel containers for flammable liquid.
NOTICE
. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid
paint damage.
. Insert the cap straight into the fuel- filler tube, then tighten until the
fuel-filler cap clicks. Failure to tight-
en the fuel-filler cap properly may
cause the
Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) to illuminate. If the
light illuminates because 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.
(
“Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)” page 2-31)
. This vehicle includes a system that
can supply fuel even during high-G
(gravity) turns. The fuel tank pres-
sure is higher when the vehicle is
hot. If the vehicle is refueled when
the vehicle is hot, the fuel pump may
automatically shut off before the
tank is full. This does not indicate
that there is a malfunction.
FUEL-FILLER DOOR

Folding the outside mirrors
Push the switch down*2to fold the outside
mirrors.
Push the switch up
*1to unfold the mirrors
before dri\fing.
CAUTION
. Do not touch the mirrors while they
are moving. Your hand may be
pinched, and the mirror may mal-
function.
. Do not drive with the mirrors stored.
You will be unable to see behind the vehicle.
. If the mirrors were folded or un-
folded by hand, there is a chance
that the mirror will move forward or
backward during driving. If the mir-
rors were folded or unfolded by
hand, be sure to adjust them again
electrically before driving.
NOTE:
. If the switch is operated continuously,
the mirror may stop before movement
is completed. This does not indicate
that there is a malfunction. Wait a few
moments, then operate the switch
again.
. If the mirrors were folded or unfolded
by hand, the mirrors may start moving
when the ignition switch is set to the
ACC or ON position.
. When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, operating the rear window
defroster will also remove frost and
fog from the outside mirrors.
(
“Rear window defroster switch”
page 2-50)
VANITY MIRROR
To use the front \fanit\b mirror, pull down the sun
\fisor and pull up the co\fer.
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