Tires -43 awd system characteristics -43 – NISSAN 2013 GT R - Owner's Manual User Manual

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After performing the above, the vehicle switches
from the AWD mode to 2WD mode only if both
of the following conditions are met:
. Vehicle speed is less than approximately 6

MPH (10 km/h)

*

A

AND

. The steering wheel is turned more than 1/2

turn

*

B

.

If the above driving conditions are not met,
the vehicle will not switch to the 2WD
mode to temporarily reduce the braking
phenomenon even if the transmission
setup switch is operated.

To stop reducing the phenomenon, push the
transmission setup switch down for approxi-

mately 4 seconds again. The driving mode will
switch to the normal AWD mode.
Reduction of the tight corner braking phenom-
enon will be cancelled when:
. the R mode is selected with the transmission

setup switch

. the SAVE mode is selected with the

transmission setup switch and the OFF
mode is selected with the VDC setup switch

. the ignition switch is pushed to the "OFF"

position

. the R mode start function is used

WARNING

Do not reduce the tight corner braking
phenomenon when driving on a road
surface that is slippery or covered in
snow, because the driving mode will
switch to 2WD. This may cause tire
slipping and may cause a loss of control
and result in a collision, personal injury
or death.

TIRES

This vehicle is equipped with special tires. When
changing the tires, install the designated special
tires. Replacing tires as a set of four with new
ones is recommended. However, if a tire is
punctured or damaged, it may be possible to
replace only the damaged tire. Determining
whether one tire or a complete set of tires
should be replaced is based on a number of
factors including tire wear and condition. Con-
tact your GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. They
can recommend if an individual tire or a
complete set should be replaced.

NOTICE

If tires other than the designated tires,
tires with large differences in wear or
tires of different sizes are installed, the
AWD performance will be degraded and
the drive mechanism may be damaged.

AWD SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS

The AWD system automatically distributes the
optimal torque to the front and rear wheels. This
provides both the superior turning performance
of a rear wheel drive vehicle and the traction of a
AWD vehicle.

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