Cold weather driving -52, Freeing a frozen door lock -52 – NISSAN 2015 GT R - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Starting and driving

See your 2015 Warranty Information Booklet for
important related information and warranty
coverage exclusions. See also section 2
(

“Transmission warning light” page 2-30)

and section 5 (

“Vehicle Dynamic Control

(VDC) system” page 5-50) of this Owner’s
Manual, “Transmission Clutch Temperature
High” and “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
System” for important additional related informa-
tion.

.

Except for the emergency cases above,
any issues related to driving stability
(e.g., steering maneuvers and maneu-
vers during acceleration and decelera-
tion) and any damages to drivetrain
components (e.g., transfer, clutch, a
sort of gear, transaxle case) will not
be covered by warranty if there is a
record in the Vehicle Status Data
Recorder (VSDR) that the vehicle was
driven with VDC off.

.

When attempting to free the vehicle
from mud or fresh snow, the VDC will
detect the tire slipping, and the engine
speed may not increase even when the
accelerator pedal is depressed. To raise
the engine speed, use the VDC set up
switch to turn the VDC system OFF and
select SAVE mode with the transmis-

sion switch. (

“VDC, transmission

and suspension setup switches” page
5-25)

.

When the VDC system is turned OFF,
all VDC functions (including traction
control), except for the ABS functions,
are deactivated.

FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK

To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the
key hole or use the Intelligent Key system.

ANTI-FREEZE

In the winter when it is anticipated that the
outside temperature will drop below 32

8F (08C),

check antifreeze to assure proper winter protec-
tion. (

“Engine cooling system” page 8-10)

BATTERY

If the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the battery
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should
be checked regularly. (

“Battery” page 8-

17)

DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER

If the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including
the engine block. Refill before operating the
vehicle. For details, contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.

COLD WEATHER DRIVING

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