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GTR-12GT-R Overview
GUID-60468494-972D-42CF-BC68-F9F6487E35B6The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
The following information applies only if you
engage in performance driving such as driving
your GT-R for extended periods under the
following conditions.
.Higher-RPM (approaching redline) opera-
tion
. Frequent high pedal force braking from
moderate and higher speeds
. Frequent throttle activation
. Fast revving throughout the RPM range
In such cases, the following additional main-
tenance guidelines apply.
However, you should also carefully read
your 2017 NISSAN GT-R Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet for important information
concerning warranty coverage, limitations
and exclusions.
We recommend that all GT-R maintenance be
performed at a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN will only pay for GT-R Performance
Optimization Services performed at a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.PRECAUTIONS ON PERFORMANCE
DRIVING
GUID-7DBB6523-C5E9-4BBD-8F8A-9C93D55CF703The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
Checking the temperature of the
coolant and oils on the touch screen
display
GUID-640404D6-C0C4-41B2-903F-7D5E41AC45D1When the temperatures of the engine coolant
and oil, and the oil pressure exceed the normal
range, the color of the multi function meter on
the touch screen display changes to red to warn
the driver. When engaging in high performance
driving, switch the display to the multi function
meter to display the temperature of the engine
coolant and oil, and the oil pressure. When the
color of the meter display changes to red,
perform cool down driving. When the values of
the temperature and pressure return to the
normal range, the color of the multi function
meter will turn back to white.
Warning temperature:
. Engine coolant temperature is 2308F
(1108C) or higher:
If the engine coolant temperature increases
above 2308F (1108C) , the color of the multi
function meter on the touch screen display changes to red to warn of a possible
overheat condition and engine output is
reduced.
. Engine oil temperature is 2758F (1358C) or
higher:
If the engine oil temperature is higher than
2758F (1358C), the meter display changes
to red, maximum engine speed is automati-
cally limited to 4,000 rpm, and the transmis-
sion automatically changes from the&M
position to the&Aposition.
. Transmission oil temperature is 2848F
(1408C) or higher:
If the transmission oil temperature increases
to over 2848F (1408C) , the color of the
meter display changes to red. However, the
vehicle can continue to be driven until the
temperature reaches 2958F (1468C) . If the
oil temperature exceeds 2848F (1408C)
while driving (the color of the meter dis-
played in red) , change both the transmission
oil and the differential oil after driving
because these fluids have deteriorated
because of the heat.
Cool downGUID-F2CE90E5-E743-4E6E-9A1E-040505B03B2AThe information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
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Cool down the vehicle to help extend the life of
the vehicle if coolant temperatures are extremely
high. Drive the vehicle at 37 to 50 MPH (60 to
80 km/h) , in 5th or 6th gear for 2 to 3 miles (3 to
5 km) and then stop the engine.
Refueling precautionsGUID-6FAF478E-E778-45E1-88B2-3821289F5A5F
WARNING
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. The fuel tank
is full at the first automatic shutoff.
To maximize vehicle performance, the fuel tank is
located as low as possible to lower the vehicle
center of gravity. The tank is also divided into
two parts. This fuel tank design causes higher
pressures inside the tank than other vehicles so
fuel spillage is possible by trying to top off the
fuel tank after automatic shutoff.
The fuel tank pressure is higher when the vehicle
is hot, especially if the tank is more than half full.
If the cap is opened when the vehicle is hot, it
may cause fuel spray and there may be a hissing
noise. Open the cap slowly, releasing the pressure from the tank gradually. Also, 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. Refuel slowly or refuel after the
vehicle has cooled.
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
BEFORE DRIVING
GUID-649E6E1E-47A8-4D0D-B650-32A80495D4B7The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
FluidsGUID-7F5C84E9-2A88-45E4-9098-14BC6613E6B5.
Check the engine, transmission, differential
and under vehicle surfaces for oil and
coolant leaks.
. Check the fluid levels and adjust as neces-
sary using the specified fluid as described
under the conditions listed in this section.
(
ªRecommended fluids and mainte-
nance intervalº page GTR-19 ) If you do
not drive under the conditions listed, refer to
the 2017 NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide.
SSI0665
. NISSAN recommends to adjust the engine
oil level
*1to be 0.39 in (10 mm) (1/8 gal
(0.5 liters))
*2below the H mark on the
engine oil dipstick. (
*3range is 1.18 in (30
mm) .) Before checking the oil level, run the
engine until it reaches operating tempera-
ture and wait at least 5 minutes after turning
off the engine. Make sure the oil level always
remains above the L mark.
When the vehicle is delivered, the engine oil
is set to ªH- 0.39 in (10 mm)º for optimal
high performance driving.
. Some amount of oil is consumed by your
engine under normal operating conditions,
and oil consumption by itself does not
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Additionally, the brakes must be dry before
parking the vehicle after driving on wet roads
or after washing the vehicle. If the roads are
wet, lightly apply the brakes for a short
distance before parking the vehicle to dry
the brakes. After washing the vehicle, dry the
brakes by driving on a dry road for a few
miles and apply the brakes normally based
on traffic and road conditions.
The metallic brake pads and brake disc rotor
may rust together when the brakes are not
applied:
Ð If the vehicle is not idled for 20 secondswithout the brakes applied, or if the
brakes are applied when the vehicle is
shut off, the rotor and pads can rust
together, even when the brake pads are
dry.
Ð If the brakes are wet when the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is applied
for a long time.
Ð The hill start assist system can apply the brakes even if the brake pedal is not
depressed. The brake pads and rotors
can rust together if the parking proce-
dure previously described is not fol-
lowed.
It is recommended you contact a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer if the brake pads 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 meter
on the touch screen display. Refer to
the separate Multi Function Display
Owner's Manual.
. To maintain steady braking performance in
both extremely high and low temperatures,
the gap between the brake pad and caliper
is larger than normal and large-size brake
pads are used. When driving over a bump, a
light rattling sound may be heard from the
brake pad. This does not indicate that there
is a malfunction. .
When the brake disc rotor undergoes
thermal expansion, a ticking noise may be
heard from the engaging portion of the
wheel and the brake disc rotor. This does
not indicate that there is a malfunction. The
noise will reduce when the temperature
decreases.
. In addition to noise resulting from uneven
tire wear discussed in the previous section,
the GT-R tires are more rigid than a typical
passenger car tire and are made from a
specially formulated rubber to maximize the
vehicle's performance capabilities. These
characteristics cause the GT-R tires to have
more road noise than a typical passenger
car tire. This road noise is normal.
. Due to the performance capabilities and
requirements of the GT-R, the sequential 6-
speed dual clutch transmission is unlike a
typical automatic transmission. You will likely
hear mechanical sounds from the transmis-
sion, particularly at slow speeds and at idle.
This condition is normal.
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SOUND HEARD AROUND TITANIUM
MUFFLER (if so equipped)
GUID-3D6A36AC-35D0-429E-A25B-64BE52267EDAWhen stopping the engine (rapid cooling) , you
may hear a metal-rubbing sound or unusual
ticking sound because of the differential thermal
expansion between the inner and outer pipes of
the muffler. This is not a malfunction. The sound
will decrease when the temperature lowers.
EXHAUST GAS IS NOT EMITTED
FROM LEFT EXHAUST PIPE DUR-
ING IDLING/WHEN ENGINE SPEED
IS LOW (if so equipped)
GUID-B888B87B-C622-4885-BBEB-1AE26168370BThe titanium muffler for vehicles with the exhaust
sound control system is equipped with a control
valve installed on the left-side exhaust pipe.
When the exhaust sound control switch is ON or
the engine speed is low, exhaust sound silen-
cing is enhanced by closing the valve. Exhaust
gas is not emitted from the left-side exhaust pipe
when the control valve is closed. This is not a
malfunction. (
ªExhaust sound control sys-
temº page 5-58)
DRY CARBON FIBER PARTS (if so
equipped)
GUID-362B4E4E-C187-4858-A8A5-0C4269F48697Roughness or uneven surfaces of dry
carbon fiber parts and fiber twists
The surfaces of the dry carbon fiber parts are
lightly coated like a race car so that you can feel
the proper texture of real carbon, which may feel
rough. This is normal.
GUID-08C4CDAB-367E-4CFA-A36B-ADDE97035C59The GT-R dual clutch transmission is a newly-
developed system that uses an electronically
controlled multiple-disc wet clutch attached to
the highly efficient manual transmission. This
transmission has two driving modes.
.
&Aposition (Automatic gearshift):
allows automatic shifting of the manual
transmission.
.
&Mposition (Manual gearshift):
allows quick shifting of the manual 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.
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2-12Instruments and controls
NOTE:
.The instrument brightness can be ad-
justed separately for daytime and
nighttime conditions. The adjusted set-
tings are automatically stored.
. When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set memory will be erased
and the setting returns to the default.GUID-B903EDE7-08CE-495E-9D7E-05EFCA7F4171The vehicle information display can display the
following information.
.Engine oil level display
. Transmission system check display
. Instrument brightness control level display
(
ªInstrument brightness controlº page
2-11)
. Drive computer
(
ªDrive computerº page 2-15)
. Warning display
(
ªWarning displayº page 2-34)
. Operation display
(
ªOperation displaysº page 2-43)
. Cruise control display
(
ªCruise controlº page 5-34)
JVI0112X
ENGINE OIL LEVEL DISPLAYGUID-9FC797C8-68FD-47A3-A239-FF002C3364A9When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the engine oil status before starting the
engine is indicated as illustrated.
When the oil level is normalGUID-C77F5DDF-90E3-419A-87CD-776BB25B5A9FªOIL LEVEL OKº is displayed. Push the dis-
played LEVEL switch
to check the oil level.
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drive the vehicle even when the shift
lever is moved to the
&A
F&Mor&R
position. If this occurs, the SHIFT&P
warning appears on the vehicle infor-
mation display. (
ªShift ªPº warn-
ingº page 2-44)
CAUTION
If the engine was stopped soon when
the engine is hot, the cooling fan may
operate for approximately 2 minutes
after the engine was stopped to cool
the components in the engine compart-
ment. When the cooling fan is operat-
ing, be sure that hands or other items
do not get caught in it.
GUID-1EAD6458-8CCE-4F95-8ACD-29DFD9F9AFD9
DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSIONGUID-EF73F647-57A7-4D25-8CAB-1DE00CA6A167The GT-R dual clutch transmission is a newly-
developed system that uses an electronically
controlled multiple-disc wet clutch attached to
the highly efficient manual transmission. This
transmission has two driving modes.
.
&Aposition (Automatic gearshift):
allows automatic shifting of the manual
transmission.
.
&Mposition (Manual gearshift):
allows quick shifting of the manual 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 dual clutch transmission was devel-
oped specifically to maximize vehicle perfor-
mance and driving enjoyment. The GT-R
transmission components were designed using
different engineering standards than typical
passenger car transmissions. Because of this,
the GT-R has different operating characteristics,
and various rattle noises may be heard during
some driving conditions because of the follow-
ing items: .
Gear clearances
. Ultralight flywheel
. Dry sump lubrication
These noises do not indicate that there is a
malfunction.
WARNING
. Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while shifting from the
&Por
&Nposition to the&Ror&A
F&M
position. Always depress the brake
pedal until shifting is completed.
Failure to do so could cause loss
of control and an accident.
. Cold engine idle speed is high, so
use caution when shifting into a
forward or reverse gear before the
engine has warmed up.
. Never shift to either the
&Por&R
position while the vehicle is moving
forward and
&Por&A
F&Mposition
while the vehicle is reversing. This
could cause an accident or damage
the transmission.
. The shift lever contains a powerful
magnet. Do not place electronic
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JVS0506X
Operating the shift leverGUID-20B5F80B-AF36-4534-9835-7A841F5C82AFAfter starting the engine, fully depress the brake
pedal and move the shift lever from the
&P
position to the&R,&N, or&A
F&Mposition. Push
the button to shift into the
&Por&Rposition. All
other positions can be selected without pushing
the button.
Shift lever operation
Push the button while depressing the
brake pedal.
Push the button.
Just move the shift lever.
Automatically returns.
&Pposition:GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9Use this position for parking and starting the
engine. The ignition switch will be changed to
the OFF or LOCK position.
CAUTION
Use the&Pposition only when the
vehicle is completely stopped.
&Rposition:GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9Use this position for driving in reverse. A chime
will sound inside the vehicle and a warning will
appear in the vehicle information display if the
shift lever is in the
&Rposition for more than 5
minutes, or when the driver's door is opened
while the shift lever is in the
&Rposition.
&Nposition:GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged.
&A
F&Mposition:GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9Use this position for all normal forward driving.
The shift lever can be moved between
&Aand
&Mto alternately change each other. The
position indicator indicates the gear position
with the indication of ªAº or ªMº.
.
&Aposition: Use this position for ordinary
driving, with the gears shifted automatically
from first gear to sixth gear according to the
speed and driving conditions.
.
&Mposition: Operate the paddle shifter to
drive in first gear to sixth gear as desired.
. The position indicator blinks if it is not
possible to shift the gear.
(
ªTransmission position indicatorº
page 2-9)
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and maintenance. (ªCleaning in-
teriorº page 7-7)
JVS0790X
Shift lock releaseGUID-35C8A26F-A21E-45FC-98EF-D8005B91D84BIf the battery charge is low or discharged, the
shift lever may not be moved from the
&P
position even with the brake pedal depressed
and the shift lever button pushed.
To move the shift lever, perform the following
procedure.
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cover using a suitable tool wrapped with a cloth.
4. Push down the shift lock as illustrated. 5. Push the shift lever button and move the
shift lever to the
&Nposition while holding
down the shift lock.
Push the ignition switch to the ON position to
unlock the steering wheel. Now the vehicle may
be moved to the desired location.
If the battery is discharged completely, the
steering wheel cannot be unlocked. Do not
move the vehicle with the steering wheel locked.
NOTICE
If the shift lever cannot be moved out of
the
&Pposition after performing the
shift lock release procedure, it is re-
commended you immediately have the
vehicle inspected by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
Adaptive shift controlGUID-CC5B1C7E-1792-4982-8264-41FAC5B05A60The adaptive shift control system automatically
operates when the transmission is in the
&A
position and selects an appropriate gear de-
pending on the road conditions such as uphill,
downhill or curving roads.
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5-22Starting and driving
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Release the foot brake pedal gradually, thenslowly depress the accelerator pedal to start
the vehicle in motion.
(
ªR mode start functionº page 5-32)
NOTE:
. To prevent the clutch from overheating
when the parking brake is applied,
engine output is limited when the
accelerator pedal is depressed. In par-
ticular, the vehicle may not start
smoothly when the accelerator pedal
is depressed with the parking brake
applied on an uphill grade. To enable
smooth starting, release the parking
brake before moving the vehicle.
. The hill start assist system operates
when the vehicle is accelerating from a
stop on an uphill. (
ªHill Start
Assist Systemº page 5-38)
When driving the vehicleGUID-51493B95-F94D-4F7A-ADAF-FAA1050C6ED8
WARNING
Do not move the shift lever to the&N
position while driving. Doing so may
result in an accident due to loss of
engine braking. It may also damage the
transmission.
Normal driving:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9Drive with the shift lever in the&Aposition.
The appropriate gear will be automatically
shifted according to the position of the accel-
erator pedal, the driving speed and driving
conditions.
Passing:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9.&Aposition:
Fully depress the accelerator pedal to the floor.
This shifts the transmission down into a lower
gear depending on the vehicle speed. Then
depress the accelerator pedal as needed to
adjust vehicle speed.
.
&Mposition:
Use the paddle shifter to down shift, then fully
depress the accelerator pedal to the floor. Then
depress the accelerator pedal as needed to adjust vehicle speed.
Hill climbing:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9.
When the vehicle speed decreases, de-
press the accelerator pedal to the floor with
the shift lever in the
&Aposition. This
automatically shifts the transmission into a
lower gear and maintains this position
depending on the gradient of the hill.
. The system may down shift according to the
accelerator pedal position and the vehicle
speed.
. If the transmission is frequently changing
gears while driving, switch to the
&Mposition
and select the appropriate gear for the
driving conditions.
Driving on a downhill:
GUID-E22DEED8-E349-45C2-B1F1-0C9BCF3B8FB9.&Aposition:
The system shifts down according to the degree
of downhills to increase the effectiveness of the
engine brake.
.
&Mposition:
When driving on a long slope, selecting the
&M
position and 4th or 3rd gear will provide gentle
engine braking.
When driving on a steep downhill, selecting the
&Mposition and 2nd or 1st gear will provide
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WARNING
.When the shift lever is in the&A
position, the adaptive shift control
system will stay in a low gear in
order to maintain the effectiveness
of the engine brake. However if the
vehicle is traveling too fast depend-
ing on the degree of the slope, you
should shift to the
&Mposition and
use the paddle shifter to shift down.
If you continue to use only the foot
brake, a high load will be applied to
the brake, which may overheat,
reducing its effectiveness. Be sure
to use the engine brake together
with the foot brake. (
ªAdaptive
shift controlº page 5-19)
. Do not downshift abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
NOTICE
When driving in the&Aposition, gear-
shifting will be performed automatically
with the adaptive shift control system
(
ªAdaptive shift controlº page 5- 19) even on road conditions with con-
tinuous and sudden hills or curves.
However, when the transmission oil
temperature is low immediately after
starting the vehicle or high when enga-
ging in high performance driving, there
may be some cases where the system
cannot control shifting. When this oc-
curs, switch to the
&Mposition and
select a lower gear, depending on the
gradient of the hill.
When stopping the vehicleGUID-60A1F8DB-465D-47FF-8F1C-5022D7D7821ALeave the shift lever in the&A
F&Mor&Rposition
and firmly depress the foot brake pedal.
If the vehicle will be stopped for a long period of
time, apply the parking brake and move the shift
lever to the
&Por&Nposition as necessary.
WARNING
. Do not race the engine while the
vehicle is stopped. Doing so may
accelerate the vehicle suddenly and
cause an accident when shifting to a
driving gear.
. While the engine is running, the
propeller shaft that transmits torque from the engine to the transmission
is turning at all times. Crawling or
reaching under the vehicle while the
engine is running may result in
serious injury.
NOTICE
When the vehicle is stopped on a hill,
do not hold the vehicle in place by
depressing the accelerator pedal. Doing
so may cause the clutch to overheat and
result in transmission damage. Use the
brakes to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
When parking the vehicleGUID-8847BA92-4224-4D0F-AFBD-A888474C7649
WARNING
Follow the instructions below when
parking the vehicle to help prevent the
brake rotor and brake pads from rust-
ing together. Failure to follow the
instructions could cause the rotor and
pads to rust together. If the rotor and
pads rust together, there may be a
popping noise and some vibration
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