2009 Nissan GT-R Owner's Manual - Page 190

Shift lever operation Push the button while depressing the brake pedal. Push the button. Just move the shift lever. Automatically returns. P & position: position indicator indicates the gear position with the indication of "A" or "M". . A & position: Use this position for ordinary driving, with the gears shifted automatically from first gear to sixth gear according to the speed and driving conditions. M & position: Operate the paddle shifter to . drive in first gear to sixth gear as desired. Use this position for parking and starting the engine. The ignition switch will be changed to the OFF or LOCK position. CAUTION P Use the & position only when the vehicle is completely stopped. R & position: CAUTION Grip the shift lever correctly when operating it. Failure to do so may cause a finger or other items to be trapped between the lever and gate, possibly causing an accident. Use this position for driving in reverse. N & position: NOTICE . Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in shift lever malfunction. - Do not spill water, beverages or other liquids on the shift lever. Starting and driving 5-15 Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. A M &↔& position: Use this position for all normal forward driving. A The shift lever can be moved between & and M & to alternately change each other. The