NISSAN 2010 GT-R Sports Sedan User Manual
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Black plate (17,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2009/ 3/ 11
. 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.
CRACKS ON BRAKE PAD
The friction material of the GT-R disc brake pad
is bonded to the pad backing plate more
strongly than conventional brake pads to with-
stand the high brake temperatures. The friction
material and backing plate expand due to heat at
different rates. Some cracks may be on the
surface of the friction material due to the
differences in expansion rates and the strong
bond between the friction material and backing
plate. The cracks do not indicate the brake pads
need to be replaced.
BRAKE DUST
This vehicle is equipped with high performance
brakes, and the characteristics of the brake pad
material may cause more brake dust than other
vehicles. NISSAN recommends a wheel coating
that helps prevent the brake dust from sticking
to the wheels. Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer for more details.
MECHANICAL LIMITED SLIP DIF-
FERENTIAL (LSD) CHARACTERIS-
TICS
The differential oil has a high viscosity and is
very thick when cold. If the vehicle accelerates
from a stop with the steering wheel turned in
cold temperatures, the inner wheel tire may slip
and some noise or vibration may be heard. This
phenomenon is unique to vehicles equipped
with the Limited Slip Differential (LSD). When
the steering wheel is returned to the straight-
ahead position or the differential oil warms up,
the noise and vibration decrease.
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
GT-R Overview
GTR-15
DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION