2009 Nissan GT-R Owner's Manual - Page 201

2009 Nissan GT-R Manual

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TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) Set up mode Features ... In addition to the normal mode function, this mode adjusts front and rear wheel power distribution to improve handling. This mode enhances handling by brake control and engine output control when oversteer or understeer is detected. All VDC functions including Traction Control System (TCS) are deactivated. ABS is still active. Normal (light is off) The turbocharger system uses engine oil for lubrication and cooling of its rotating components. The turbocharger turbine turns at extremely high speeds and it can get very hot. It is essential to maintain a supply of oil flowing through the turbocharger system. Therefore, a sudden interruption of oil supply may cause a malfunction in the turbocharger. To ensure prolonged life and performance of the turbocharger, it is essential to perform the following maintenance procedure: . Change your engine oil according to the recommended intervals shown in the separate Service and Maintenance Guide. Use only the recommended engine oil. If the engine had been operating at high engine speed for an extended period of time, let it idle for a few minutes prior to shutdown. Do not accelerate your engine to high engine speed immediately after start. NOTE: Make sure VDC is on before driving the vehicle. The VDC OFF mode is an emergency mode to help free a vehicle stuck in mud or snow by temporarily stopping VDC operation to allow more power to the wheels. . . NOTICE This vehicle includes spark plugs that are designed for high performance. For this reason, if the engine is repeatedly started and stopped over a short time, the spark plugs may become fouled, making the engine difficult to start. To 5-26 Starting and driving

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Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Set up mode
Features
.
In addition to the normal mode function, this mode adjusts front and rear wheel power
distribution to improve handling.
Normal (light is off)
.
This mode enhances handling by brake control and engine output control when
oversteer or understeer is detected.
.
All VDC functions including Traction Control System (TCS) are deactivated. ABS is
still active.
NOTE:
Make sure VDC is on before driving the vehicle. The VDC OFF mode is an emergency
mode to help free a vehicle stuck in mud or snow by temporarily stopping VDC operation
to allow more power to the wheels.
The turbocharger system uses engine oil for
lubrication and cooling of its rotating compo-
nents. The turbocharger turbine turns at extre-
mely high speeds and it can get very hot. It is
essential to maintain a supply of oil flowing
through the turbocharger system. Therefore, a
sudden interruption of oil supply may cause a
malfunction in the turbocharger.
To ensure prolonged life and performance of the
turbocharger,
it
is
essential
to
perform
the
following maintenance procedure:
.
Change your engine oil according to the
recommended intervals shown in the sepa-
rate Service and Maintenance Guide. Use
only the recommended engine oil.
.
If the engine had been operating at high
engine speed for an extended period of time,
let it idle for a few minutes prior to shut-
down.
.
Do
not
accelerate
your
engine
to
high
engine speed immediately after start.
NOTICE
This vehicle includes spark plugs that
are designed for high performance. For
this reason, if the engine is repeatedly
started and stopped over a short time,
the spark plugs may become fouled,
making the engine difficult to start. To
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Starting and driving
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM