lights NISSAN GT-R 2021 Owner's Guide

to go to ALERT > UPSHIFT. The
current status of the upshift indicator will
be shown on the UPSHIFT screen. Note
that the function is set to AUTO as the
factory default setting.
To change the upshift indicator mode,
choose SETTING on the UPSHIFT screen.
Set one of the following modes by push-
ing the NEXT switch
, and then push
ENTER
to complete.
. AUTO
. 3,000 to 6,300 RPM (MANUAL)
. OFF
The number will increase by 100 RPM. To
increase the number by 500 RPM, push
and hold the NEXT switch
.
ExampleWhen the maximum engine speed is
desired:
Set the upshift indicator to AUTO. The
yellow indicator illuminates approxi-
mately 700 RPM before the red zone,
and the red indicator illuminates just
before the red zone.
When the maximum engine torque is
desired:
Set the figure at 6,000 RPM. The green
indicator starts flashing from approxi- mately 5,500 RPM and illuminates at
6,000 RPM.
When breaking-in the vehicle:
To help avoid high engine speeds during
break-in, set the upshift indicator to less
than 3,500 RPM. The green indicator
starts flashing approximately 500 RPM
before the set figure and illuminates from
the set figure. (
“Break-in schedule”
page 5-40)
NOTE:
. There may be a slight difference
between the timing of the upshift
indicator illumination and the tach-
ometer indication.
. When the battery terminal is discon-
nected, the set memory will be
erased and the mode returns to the
default.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROLThe instrument brightness can be ad-
justed when the ignition switch is in the
ON position. Push the switch to adjust the
brightness up
or down
. The bright-
ness level is shown on the vehicle infor-
mation display.
When the headlights are on, the bright-
ness of the interior switches is also
adjusted at the same time.

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light
Cruise main switch indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn-
ing light
Cruise set switch indicator light
Charge warning light
Exterior light indicator
Engine oil pressure warning light
Intelligent Key warning light
Front passenger air bag status light
Seat belt warning light
Low tire pressure warning light
High beam indicator light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Master warning lightTransmission warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warn-
ing light
CHECKING LIGHTSWith all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
,
or
,
,
,
The following lights (if so equipped) willcome on briefly and then go off:
,
or
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,
,
,
,
If any light does not come on or operates
in a way other than described, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb and/or a
system malfunction. It is recommended
you have the system checked by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (red)See
“Warning display” page 2-36 and
“Vehicle information display” page 2-
13.
Brake warning light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (yel-
low)See
“Warning display” page 2-36 and
“Vehicle information display” page 2-
13.
warning 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 illumi-
nated or blink. (
“All-Wheel Drive
(AWD)” page 5-42)
“Tire and loading infor-
mation label” page 10-14)
If the tire pressure is insuffi-
cient, fill with nitrogen gas. It
is recommended you contact
a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
about filling with nitrogen
gas. If nitrogen gas is not
available, compressed air
may be safely used under
normal driving conditions. However, NISSAN recom-
mends refilling with nitrogen
gas for maximum tire perfor-
mance.
. If the warning light is still on after
the above operations, have your
vehicle checked as soon as pos-
sible. It is recommended you have
the vehicle checked by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running, or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. It is recommended you have the
system checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-
lock function is turned off. The brake
system then operates normally, but with-
out anti-lock assistance. (
“Brake sys-
tem” page 5-52)
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Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light
The light will blink when the VDC system
or the traction control system is operat-
ing, thus alerting the driver that the
vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The
road surface may be slippery.
If the VDC warning light illuminates when
the VDC system is turned on, this light
alerts the driver to the fact that the VDC
system’s fail-safe mode is operating, for
example the VDC or hill start assist
system may not be functioning properly.
It is recommended you have the system
checked by a GT-R certified NISSAN deal-
er. If a malfunction occurs in the system,
the VDC system function will be canceled
but the vehicle is still driveable.
(
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) sys-
tem” page 5-54)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(other)
Cruise main switch indicator
light
The light comes on when the cruise
control is pushed. The light turns off
when the main switch is pushed again.
While the cruise control system main switch indicator light is on, the cruise
control system is operational.
or
position and the front parking lights,
instrument panel lights, rear combination
lights, license plate lights or headlights
are on. The indicator turns off when these
lights are turned off.) will be lit and the passenger front air
bag will be OFF depending on how the
front passenger seat is being used.
(“NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats)” page 1-40)
or
position and the ignition
switch in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the headlight switch to the OFF (if so
equipped) or AUTO position when you
leave the vehicle.

illuminates and the warning is displayed
on the vehicle information display
.A
chime also sounds.
If there are multiple warnings, the warn-
ing lights remain lit or continue to blink
and the warnings displayed in the vehicle
information display are switched at reg-
ular intervals. The warnings displayed in
the vehicle information display can be
switched voluntarily by pushing the
ENTER switch
.
WARNING DISPLAY

Vehicle security system activationThe vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:
.The headlights blink and the horn
sounds intermittently.
. The alarm automatically turns off
after approximately 1 minute. How-
ever, the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with again.
The alarm is activated by:
. Opening the door or the trunk lid
without using the button on the
Intelligent Key, the door handle re-
quest switch or the mechanical key.
(Even if the door is opened by releas-
ing the door inside lock knob, the
alarm will activate.)
. Opening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarmThe alarm will stop by:
.Unlocking a door by pushing the
UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key.
. Unlocking a door by pushing the door
handle request switch.
. Pushing the ignition switch to the ACC
or ON position.
If the system does not operate as
described above, it is recommended
you have it checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
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NOTICE
When cleaning the inner side of the
rear window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the rear window
defroster.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
LightingFor USA:
The parking, tail and license plate lights
will turn on after the engine is started
regardless of the position of the headlight
switch. The lights will turn off when the
engine is turned off.
The daytime running lights will also turn
on when the engine is started.
Turning the switch to the
position:
The parking, side marker, tail, license plate
and instrument lights will come on and the daytime running light will remain on.
Turning the switch to the
position:
Headlights will come on and all the other
lights remain on. The daytime running
light will turn off.
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

For Canada:
The parking, tail and license plate lights
will turn on after the engine is started
regardless of the position of the headlight
switch. The lights will turn off when the
engine is turned off while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position.
The daytime running lights will also turn
on when the engine is started while the
headlights are off.
Turning the switch to the
position:
The parking, side marker, tail, license plate
and instrument lights will come on and
the daytime running light will remain on if
the headlights are off. The autolight system will also be set in
this position.
Turning the switch to the
position:
Headlights will come on and all the other
lights remain on. The daytime running
light will turn off.
.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,or
position.

position
.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the
position.
The autolight system can turn on the
headlights automatically when it is dark and turn off the headlights when it is
light.
If the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position when the parking brake is ap-
plied, the headlights remain off.
With the
position selected, the head-
lights turn off when the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position, the shift lever
is placed in the
position or the parking
brake is applied. (The parking, side mar-
ker, tail, license plate, and instrument
lights are on.)
With the AUTO position selected (head-
lights are on), the headlights will remain
on for 45 seconds when the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position and
one of the doors is opened.
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switch is pushed to the OFF position.position, the headlight must be off. Turn
the headlight switch to the
position
for full illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running
lights do not illuminate. The daytime
running lights illuminate once the parking
brake is released. The daytime running
lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position or
the headlights turn on.
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-
cally.