2009 Nissan GT-R Owner's Manual - Page 191

. - Do not allow sand or similar substances to contact the shift lever. Develop the habit of performing the " operations marked with " without pressing the button. If the button is pressed at these times, there is the possibility that the lever P R could accidentally enter the & or & positions. When the vehicle is hot, the area around the shift lever may be hot or may produce an unusual sound, however this does not indicate that there is a malfunction. retrieve these objects. . Immediately after a cold start, while the transmission system check display ("T/ M SYSTEM CHECK IN PROCESS") appears on the vehicle information display, the shift lever cannot be moved P out of the & position. This is because a check of the transmission system is in progress. This does not indicate that there is a malfunction. Move the shift lever after the message on the vehicle information display turns off. The shift lever knob and consolemounted shift indicator have a genuine leather finish that requires proper care "CLEANING INand maintenance. ( TERIOR" page 7-4) . . Shift lock release If the battery charge is low or discharged, the P shift lever may not be moved from the & position even with the brake pedal depressed and the shift lever button pushed. To move the shift lever, perform the following procedure. 1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Remove the shift lock cover using a suitable tool wrapped with a cloth. 4. Push down the shift lock as illustrated. NOTE: . When moving the shift lever out of the P & position, it may not be possible to move the shift lever if the button is pressed before the brake pedal is depressed. Press the button only after depressing the brake pedal. . Do not place coins or other small objects in the area around the shift lever. These objects may get stuck in the shift gate and prevent the shift lever from moving into a position. Sometimes, you may not be able to 5-16 Starting and driving