2011 Nissan GT-R Owner's Manual - Page 14

BREAK-IN SCHEDULE PRECAUTIONS BEFORE DRIVING . Drive with the suspension setup switch in the COMF mode to allow more suspension stroke. NOTICE Follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in shortened engine life and reduced engine performance. Please observe the following types of driving until the mileage shown below has been reached. Until 300 miles (500 km): ...Do not depress the accelerator pedal more than halfway and avoid rapid acceleration. Drive with the engine speed kept at less than 3,500 RPM. Avoid unnecessary quick steering, abrupt braking and driving on poor roads. VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF MODE 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. 600 to 1,200 miles (1,000 to 2,000 km) . Drive with the engine speed kept relatively high. Shifting is recommended between 1st and 4th gears. Avoid unnecessary quick steering and abrupt braking. Drive with the suspension setup switch in the COMF mode to allow more suspension stroke. . . WARNING . The VDC OFF mode should ONLY be used briefly to help free the vehicle if stuck in snow or mud by temporarily stopping operation of the VDC to maintain wheel torque. Driving the GT-R with the VDC off may lead to handling issues related to steering maneuvers, acceleration, or deceleration. Moreover, driving with the VDC off can result in an inoperative vehicle by causing serious damage to the powertrain, including damage to the Transaxle Assembly including Transfer, Clutch, Gears, Transaxle case and all of its components and other drivetrain component(s) by overheating or excessive force. Even though the mileage reaches over 1,200 miles (2,000 km), the clutch may take longer to properly engage if the vehicle is mainly driven in town at a low speed. NISSAN recommends breaking in the clutch at a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. . WHEEL ALIGNMENT Do not adjust the wheel alignment until the mileage reaches 1,000 miles (1,600 km). Until then, the suspension may not engage enough and the height may be higher. However, make sure to adjust the alignment after 1,000 miles (1,600 km). 300 to 600 miles (500 to 1,000 km) . Avoid rapid acceleration in a low gear (1st to 3rd gears) with the accelerator pedal fully depressed. Depress the pedal slowly. Avoid unnecessary quick steering and abrupt braking. GT-R Overview . GTR-6