ignition NISSAN GT-R 2022 Owner's Manual

Intelligent Key warning light
After the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, this light comes on for about
2 seconds and then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
electrical steering lock system or the
Intelligent Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to free the
steering lock or to start the engine. If the
light comes on while the engine is run-
ning, you can drive the vehicle. However
in these cases, it is recommended you
contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for
repair as soon as possible.
“Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
page 5-4) (
“Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System (TPMS)” page 6-3)
Run-flat tire warning:
“Run-flat tires” page 8-36)
TPMS malfunction:
If the TPMS is not functioning properly,
the low tire pressure warning light will
flash for approximately 1 minute when the
ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position. The light will remain on after
the 1 minute. It is recommended you have
the system checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer. (
“Tire Pressure Mon-
itoring System (TPMS)” page 5-4)
(
“Tire pressure” page 8-30)

NOTE:
.If the vehicle is being driven at
speeds of less than 16 MPH (25
km/h), the TPMS may not operate
correctly.
. The tires of this vehicle are filled
with nitrogen gas. When the tire
pressure is low, fill the tires with
nitrogen gas. It is recommended you
contact a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer for information on filling the
tires with nitrogen gas.
light
should turn off if no other potential
emission control system malfunction ex-
ists. If this indicator light remains on for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indi-
cates that the vehicle is not ready for an
emission control system inspection/
maintenance test. (
“Readiness for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test (US
only)” page 10-22)
Operation:
The malfunction indicator light will come
on in one of two ways:
. Malfunction indicator light on steady
— An emission control system mal-
function has been detected. Check
the fuel-filler cap. If 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, it is recommended you have the
vehicle inspected by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
. Malfunction indicator light blinking —
An engine misfire has been detected
which may damage the emission
control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage: 1) Do not drive at speeds above 45
MPH (72 km/h).
2) Avoid hard acceleration or decel- eration.
3) Avoid steep uphill grades.
4) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may
stop blinking and remain on.
It is recommended you have the
vehicle inspected by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
NOTICE
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, re-
duced fuel economy, and possible
damage to the emission control sys-
tem.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi-
nates if any of the warning displays
appear on the vehicle information display.
(
“Warning display” page 2-36)

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.

position and the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
. The shift lever is in the
position and
5 minutes have passed while the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
Be sure to move the shift lever out of the
position after driving in reverse.Brake pad wear warning (models
without NCCB (NISSAN Carbon
Ceramic Brake) package)The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires
replacement, it will make a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in
motion. This scraping sound will first
occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After the wear of the brake
pad is increased, the sound will be heard all the time even if the brake pedal is not
depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the warning sound is
heard.
Instruments and controls
2-35

ENGINE START OPERATION INDI-
CATORThis indicator appears when the shift
lever is in the
position.
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the brake pedal depressed.
position.
If this warning appears, move the shift
lever to the
position. This warning will
also turn off when pushing the ignition
switch to the ON position.
position with the
ignition switch in the ACC position after
the SHIFT
warning appears.
If this warning appears, push the ignition
switch to the OFF position.

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.
Instruments and controls
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Security indicator lightThe security indicator light is located on
the instrument panel. It indicates the
status of the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System.
The light blinks whenever the ignition
switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK posi-
tion. This function indicates the security
systems equipped on the vehicle are
operational.
If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
is malfunctioning, this light will remain on
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
If the light still remains on and/or theengine will not start, it is recommended
you see a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
service as soon as possible. Please
bring all Intelligent Keys that you have
when visiting a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer for service.

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.
Instruments and controls
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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.