2013 Nissan GT-R Owner's Manual - Page 126

2013 Nissan GT-R Manual

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and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission control system inspection/ maintenance test. ( "Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test (US only)" page 920) Operation: The malfunction indicator light will come on in one of two ways: . Malfunction indicator light on steady - An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. The light should turn off after a few driving trips. If the light does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer. Malfunction indicator light blinking - An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage: a. Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h). b. Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration. c. Avoid steep uphill grades. d. If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed. The malfunction indicator light may stop blinking and remain on. Have the vehicle inspected by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer. "VDC, transmisfor more than 1 second. ( sion and suspension setup switches" page 524) This indicates that the vehicle dynamic control system and traction control system are not operating. ( "Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system" page 5-49) AUDIBLE REMINDERS Key reminder chime A chime will sound if the driver side door is opened while the ignition switch is pushed to the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left in the Intelligent Key port. Make sure the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position, and take the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the vehicle. NOTICE Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and possible damage to the emission control system. Light reminder chime Turn signal/hazard indicator lights The light flashes when the turn signal switch lever or hazard switch is turned on. A chime will sound when the driver side door is opened with the light switch in the or position and the ignition switch in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. Turn the light switch off when you leave the vehicle. . Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) set up switch is pushed to OFF Instruments and controls 2-31

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and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine
is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not
ready for an emission control system inspection/
maintenance test. (
“Readiness for Inspec-
tion/Maintenance (I/M) test (US only)” page 9-
20)
Operation:
The malfunction indicator light will come on in
one of two ways:
.
Malfunction indicator light on steady — An
emission
control
system
malfunction
has
been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If
the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
light should turn off after a
few driving trips. If the
light does not
turn off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle
inspected
by
a
GT-R
certified
NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
.
Malfunction indicator light blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control system
damage:
a.
Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h).
b.
Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
c.
Avoid steep uphill grades.
d.
If possible, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfunction
indicator light
may stop
blinking and remain on.
Have
the
vehicle
inspected
by
a
GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer. You do not need
to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
NOTICE
Continued
vehicle
operation
without
having
the
emission
control
system
checked
and
repaired
as
necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) set up switch is pushed to OFF
for more than 1 second. (
“VDC, transmis-
sion and suspension setup switches” page 5-
24)
This indicates that the vehicle dynamic control
system
and
traction
control
system
are
not
operating.
(
“Vehicle
Dynamic
Control
(VDC) system” page 5-49)
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or
LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left in the
Intelligent
Key
port.
Make
sure
the
ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position, and take
the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
or
position and the ignition switch in the ACC, OFF
or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Instruments and controls
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