NISSAN 2012 GT R - Owner's Manual User Manual

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R35-D EDITED: 2011/ 2/ 4

. Drive with the suspension setup switch in

the COMF mode to allow more suspension
stroke.

600 to 1,200 miles (1,000 to 2,000 km):
. Drive with the engine speed kept relatively

high with the shift lever in the

&

M

position.

Shifting is recommended between 1st and
4th gears.

. Avoid unnecessary quick steering and

abrupt braking.

. Drive with the suspension setup switch in

the COMF mode to allow more suspension
stroke.

Even though the mileage reaches over 1,200
miles (2,000 km), the clutch may take longer to
properly engage if the vehicle is mainly driven in
town at a low speed. NISSAN recommends
breaking in the clutch at a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Do not adjust the wheel alignment until the
mileage reaches 1,000 miles (1,600 km). Until
then, the suspension may not engage enough
and the height may be higher.

However, make sure to adjust the alignment
after 1,000 miles (1,600 km).

The wheel alignment can be adjusted by a GT-R

certified NISSAN dealer in accordance with
specifications for city driving to high perfor-
mance driving.

The tires on the GT-R may have different wear
rates and wear patterns in comparison to
conventional passenger vehicles. Contact a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer to confirm that
the alignment is within specifications.

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF MODE

Always make sure the VDC is ON before driving
the vehicle by checking that the VDC OFF
indicator lights on the meter and the VDC set-up
switch are not illuminated. The GT-R is a high
performance vehicle and the VDC must be on/
activated to provide proper powertrain operation
and intended drivability.

WARNING

. The VDC OFF mode should ONLY be

used briefly to help free the vehicle
if stuck in snow or mud by tempora-
rily stopping operation of the VDC
to maintain wheel torque.

. Driving the GT-R with the VDC off

may lead to handling issues related
to steering maneuvers, acceleration,
or deceleration. Moreover, driving
with the VDC off can result in an
inoperative vehicle by causing ser-
ious damage to the powertrain,
including damage to the Transaxle
Assembly including Transfer, Clutch,
Gears, Transaxle case and all of its
components and other drivetrain

GT-R Overview

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PRECAUTIONS BEFORE DRIVING

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