2009 Nissan GT-R Owner's Manual - Page 182

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces coordination, delays reaction time and impairs judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of being involved in an accident injuring yourself and others. Additionally, if you are injured in an accident, alcohol can increase the severity of the injury. NISSAN is committed to safe driving. However, you must choose not to drive under the influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are injured or killed in alcohol-related accidents. Although the local laws vary on what is considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol affects all people differently and most people underestimate the effects of alcohol. Remember, drinking and driving don't mix! And that is true for drugs, too (over-the-counter, prescription, and illegal drugs). Don't drive if your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other physical condition. . WARNING Do not drive beyond the performance capability of the tires, even with AWD engaged. Accelerating quickly, sharp steering maneuvers or sudden braking may cause loss of control. Always use the specified tires on all four wheels. Install tire chains on the rear wheels when driving on slippery roads and drive carefully. This vehicle is not designed for offroad (rough road) use. Do not drive on sandy or muddy roads that tires may get stuck in. Do not attempt to raise two wheels off the ground and shift the transA R M mission to any &↔& or & position with the engine running. Doing so may result in drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle movement which could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury. Do not attempt to test an AWD equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dy- . namometer, (such as the dynamometers used by some states for emissions testing), or similar equipment even if the other two wheels are raised off the ground. Make sure you inform test facility personnel that your vehicle is equipped with AWD before it is placed on a dynamometer. Using the wrong test equipment may result in drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle movement which could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury. . When a wheel is off the ground due to an unlevel surface, do not spin the wheel excessively. . . . Starting and driving 5-7