NISSAN 2011 GT R - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 26)

Black plate (20,1)
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2009/ 12/ 11
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.
GTR-18 GT-R Overview
DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION