2011 Nissan GT-R Owner's Manual - Page 209

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) Set up mode Features 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. Damage to the powertrain or any drivetrain component(s) that occurs when there is a record in the Vehicle Status Data Recorder (VSDR) that the vehicle was driven with VDC off during the period when the damage was incurred is excluded from warranty coverage. Starting and driving 5-27 ... 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) . 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. .