2009 Nissan GT-R Owner's Manual - Page 188

DRIVING THE VEHICLE ment. When the cooling fan is operating, be sure that hands or other items do not get caught in it. DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION The GT-R dual clutch transmission is a newlydeveloped 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): 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 following items: ...Gear clearances Ultralight flywheel Dry sump lubrication allows automatic shifting of the manual transmission. allows quick shifting of the manual transmission. . M & position (Manual gearshift): NOTE: . These noises do not indicate that there is a malfunction. 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. WARNING . Do not depress the accelerator P pedal while shifting from the & or N R A M & position to the & or &↔& position. Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so could cause loss of control and an accident. Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when shifting into a forward or reverse gear before the engine has warmed up. P R Never shift to the & or & position while the vehicle is moving forward. . . When starting or driving on a steep M uphill grade, shift to the & 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 developed specifically to maximize vehicle performance and driving enjoyment. The GT-R . Starting and driving 5-13