2013 Nissan GT-R Owner's Manual - Page 17

PRECAUTIONS BEFORE DRIVING . Drive with the suspension setup switch in the COMF mode to allow more suspension stroke. 600 to 1,200 miles (1,000 to 2,000 km): . Drive with the engine speed kept relatively M position. high with the shift lever in the & Shifting is recommended between 1st and 4th gears. Avoid unnecessary quick steering and abrupt braking. certified NISSAN dealer in accordance with specifications for city driving to high performance driving. The tires on the GT-R may have different wear rates and wear patterns in comparison to conventional passenger vehicles. Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer to confirm that the alignment is within specifications. 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. . . Drive with the suspension setup switch in the COMF mode to allow more suspension stroke. 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. 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 . 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). The wheel alignment can be adjusted by a GT-R GTR-10 GT-R Overview