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ignition switch is placed in the off position then

back to the on position.

The computer has a built-in diagnostic feature

that tests the system each time you start the

engine

and

move

the

vehicle

forward

or

in

reverse at a slow speed. When the self-test

occurs, you may hear a “clunk” noise and/or feel

a pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal and

is not an indication of a malfunction.

WARNING

.

The VDC system is designed to help

the

driver

maintain

stability

but

does not prevent accidents due to

abrupt steering operation at high

speeds or by careless or dangerous

driving techniques. Reduce vehicle

speed

and

be

especially

careful

when driving and cornering on slip-

pery surfaces and always drive care-

fully.

.

Do not modify the vehicle’s suspen-

sion. If suspension parts such as

shock

absorbers,

struts,

springs,

stabilizer

bars,

bushings

and

wheels

are

not

NISSAN

recom-

mended

for

your

vehicle

or

are

extremely deteriorated the VDC sys-

tem may not operate properly. This

could adversely affect vehicle hand-

ling performance, and the

in-

dicator may flash or both

and

indicator lights may illuminate.

.

If brake related parts such as brake

pads, rotors and calipers are not

NISSAN recommended or are extre-

mely deteriorated, the VDC system

may not operate properly and both

and

indicator lights may

illuminate.

.

If engine control related parts are

not NISSAN recommended or are

extremely

deteriorated,

both

the

and

indicator lights may

illuminate.

.

When driving on extremely inclined

surfaces

such

as

higher

banked

corners, the VDC system may not

operate properly and the

in-


and


Do

not

drive

on

these

types

of

roads.

.

When driving on an unstable sur-

face

such

as

a

turntable,

ferry,

elevator or ramp, the

indicator

may

flash

or

both

and

indicator lights may illuminate. This

is

not

a

malfunction.

Restart

the

engine after driving onto a stable

surface.

.

If wheels

or tires other

than the

NISSAN

recommended

ones

are

used,

the

VDC

system

may

not

operate properly and the

in-


and


.

The VDC system is not a substitute

for winter tires or tire chains on a

snow covered road.

NOTE:

.

Always

make

sure

the

VDC

is

ON

before driving the vehicle by checking

that the VDC OFF indicator lights on

the meter and the VDC set-up switch

are not illuminated.

The GT-R is a high performance vehicle

and the VDC must be on/activated to

provide

proper

powertrain

operation

and intended drivability.

Starting and driving

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