2010 Nissan GT-R Owner's Manual - Page 26

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): 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): These noises do not indicate that there is a malfunction. NOTE: . 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. . 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 transmission components were designed using different engineering standards than typical GTR-18 GT-R Overview