Driving the vehicle -13, Dual clutch transmission -13 – NISSAN 2010 GT-R Sports Sedan User Manual
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Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2009/ 3/ 11
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DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION
The 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.
.
&
A
position (Automatic gearshift):
allows automatic shifting of the manual
transmission.
.
&
M
position (Manual gearshift):
allows quick shifting of the manual transmis-
sion.
NOTE:
.
&
M
position driving is recommended
when driving up hills or accelerating
from a stop on a cold morning.
.
&
M
position driving is recommended if
you feel shift shocks or jerkiness in the
&
A
position in cold temperatures.
. When starting or driving on a steep
uphill grade, shift to the
&
M
position
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
&
P
or
&
N
position to the
&
R
or
&
A
↔
&
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 the
&
P
or
&
R
position
while the vehicle is moving forward.
Starting and driving
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DRIVING THE VEHICLE