2011 Nissan GT-R Owner's Manual - Page 197

Shift lever operation Push the button while depressing the brake pedal. Push the button. Just move the shift lever. Automatically returns. P & position: A M &↔& position: Use this position for all normal forward driving. A The shift lever can be moved between & and M & to alternately change each other. The position indicator indicates the gear position with the indication of "A" or "M". . A & position: Use this position for ordinary driving, with the gears shifted automatically from first gear to sixth gear according to the speed and driving conditions. M & position: Operate the paddle shifter to drive in first gear to sixth gear as desired. . Use this position for parking and starting the engine. The ignition switch will be changed to the OFF or LOCK position. CAUTION P Use the & position only when the vehicle is completely stopped. R & position: The position indicator blinks if it is not M possible to shift the gear when in the & position. ( "TRANSMISSION POSITION INDICATOR" page 2-7) CAUTION Grip the shift lever correctly when operating it. Failure to do so may cause a finger or other items to be trapped between the lever and gate, possibly causing an accident. Use this position for driving in reverse. A chime will sound inside the vehicle to remind the driver R that the shift lever is in the & position. N & position: NOTICE . Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in shift lever malfunction. - Do not spill water, beverages or other liquids on the shift lever. Starting and driving 5-15 Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged.