2020 Nissan GT-R Multi Function Display Guide

Display Screen Setting: 2020 Nissan GT-R Owner’s Manual

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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

The vehicle information display can display the following information.

• Engine oil level display
• Transmission system check display.
• Instrument brightness control level display
• Drive computer
• Warning display
• Operation display
• Cruise control display

ENGINE OIL LEVEL DISPLAY
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, the engine oil status before starting the engine is indicated as illustrated.

When the oil level is normal
“OIL LEVEL OK” is displayed. Push the displayed LEVEL switch
to check the oil level.

NOTE:
The engine oil level can be displayed after the “OIL LEVEL OK” display turns off or while the engine is started and running. 

When the oil level is low
If the message shown above is displayed, the engine oil level is low.
Warm up the engine in a level location. After at least 5 minutes have passed since the engine stopped, use the engine oil dipstick to check the oil level. 

If the oil level is low, it is recommended you have additional engine oil added, or the oil changed, at a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.

NOTICE
If the vehicle is in a location that is not level, accurate measurement of the oil level may not be possible. If “OIL LEVEL LOW ” is displayed, but the level shown by the oil dipstick is normal, move the vehicle to a level location and stop the engine. After at least 5 minutes have passed, open the driver’s door and push the ignition switch back to ON. If the “OIL LEVEL LOW” message appears again, have engine oil added or the oil changed.

When the oil level sensor malfunction occurs
If the message shown above is displayed, the engine oil level sensor may be malfunctioning.
It is recommended you contact a GT-R-certified NISSAN dealer immediately.

TRANSMISSION SYSTEM CHECK DISPLAY

This is displayed after the engine is started while the transmission system is being checked. It turns off after a few seconds.

NOTE:

• During the system check, the shift P lever cannot be moved out of the position. Operate the shift lever after the system check indicator turns off.
• The shift lever cannot be moved if the shift lever button is pushed while the system check is being performed, even after the system check is finished. Release the button and push it again to operate the shift lever.
• During winter or at other times when the temperature is extremely low, changes in the hydraulic response characteristics may increase the amount of time that is required for the system check. During the system check, a thudding operating noise may occur or the engine speed may decrease, however, this does not indicate that there is a malfunction.

DRIVE COMPUTER

• ENTER switch
• NEXT switch
• Vehicle information display

The drive computer displays the following information:

• Current fuel consumption
• Vehicle speed
• Cruise control
• Average fuel consumption and speed. Elapsed time and trip computer
• Distance to empty
• Outside air temperature Setting

Warning
The vehicle information display can be changed when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Push the ENTER switch to change the display.

NOTE

• The cruise control display is shown if cruise control.
• The warning display is not shown if there are no conditions to warn the driver.
• Depending on the driving conditions and other factors, the displayed values may differ from the actual values.
• The position of the speedometer needle and the speed shown in the vehicle information display may slightly differ.

CURRENT FUEL CONSUMPTION
The current fuel economy is displayed when driving.

VEHICLE SPEED
This displays the vehicle’s speed while driving.

CRUISE CONTROL
This displays the set cruise control status.

NOTE:
The cruise control display is shown if the cruise control is set. 

AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION AND SPEED
This displays the average fuel economy and average vehicle speed beginning from the time when the display was last reset.
To reset the display, push and hold the NEXT switch for more than 1 second. (The average fuel economy and average vehicle speed are reset at the same time.)

NOTE

• “ …..” is displayed during the first 1/3 mile (500 m) or the first 30 seconds after a reset.
• The values are updated approximately every 30 seconds.

ELAPSED TIME AND TRIP ODOMETER
This displays the elapsed time and trip odometer beginning from the time when the display was last reset.
To reset the display, push and hold the NEXT switch for more than 1 second.(The elapsed time and trip odometer are reset at the same time.)

DISTANCE TO EMPTY
This displays the approximate distance that the vehicle can be driven based on the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.

NOTE:

• If the fuel level is low, the low fuel warning will be displayed. 
• If the vehicle is not refuelled after the low fuel warning appears, the display will change to “ …”. This change in timing may become earlier depending on the driving conditions. This does not indicate that there is a malfunction.
• The values are updated approximately every 30 seconds.

OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE
This displays the outside air temperature.

NOTE

• The outside air temperature may not lower than 37°F (3°C), the low outside temperature warning will be displayed and “ICY” is indicated on the outside air temperature display.

SETTING (drive computer)
This is used to set the alert, maintenance and optional settings.
Use the NEXT switch to select an item, then confirm with the ENTER switch
to change to the corresponding setting screen.
To return to the initial setting screen, push and hold the ENTER switch for more than 1 second.

NOTE

• When the battery terminal is disconnected, the set memory will be erased and the settings return to the default.
• Setting is not possible in the following cases.
  •  The vehicle is being driven.
  • A warning display is active.
  • The instrument brightness control level display is active.
  • The cruise control status is displayed.

Alert
This function can be used to make settings for the upshift indicator, “time to rest” indicator and low outside temperature warning.

Upshift indicator
For details concerning the upshift indicator, refer to the following section.

“TIMER” indicator
This alert informs the driver that the set driving time has elapsed.
On the TIMER screen, push the NEXT switch to change the time. Push and hold the switch to increase the number every 1 hour. A maximum of 6 hours can be set.

NOTE
The default setting is OFF.

Low outside temperature warning
This alert informs the driver when the outside air temperature is lower than 37°F (3°C).
On the ICY screen, push the NEXT switch
to turn this warning ON/OFF.

NOTE
The default setting is ON.

Maintenance
This function can be used to set the various maintenance intervals and to check the engine oil level. The reminders shown below are used to notify the driver of the maintenance intervals.

NOTE
Because these are displayed based on the mileage driven, they do not indicate the actual conditions of the vehicle. Use these functions only as a reference. Input the maintenance distance using the following items:

• On each setting screen, push the NEXT switch to change the mileage. Push and hold the switch to increase the number every 600 miles (1,000 km).
• Set to “—” to set no reminders.
• To reset the accumulated mileage to zero, go to the RESET screen, then push the NEXT switch and confirm with the ENTER switch

NOTE:

• To restore the mileage to the original figure after resetting, push the NEXT switch again.
• When the battery terminal is disconnected, the set mileage will be erased and the settings will return to their default settings.

Engine oil level:
This can be used to check the pre-start oil level while the engine is running. Select SETTING > MAINTENANCE > OIL > ENGINE OIL > LEVEL.
If the low-level reminder appears, check the level using the engine oil dipstick.

Engine oil:
When the customer set mileage approaches, the reminder will appear on the display and the remaining distance is displayed at regular intervals. Select SETTING > MAINTENANCE > OIL > ENGINE OIL to set or reset the mileage for the engine oil change.

NOTE
The default setting is 9,500 miles (15,000 km). The maximum mileage that can be set is 9,500 miles (15,000 km).

Engine oil filter
The reminder is displayed when the customer’s set mileage is exceeded. Select SETTING > MAINTENANCE > FILTER to set or reset the mileage for the engine oil filter change.

NOTE
The default setting is 9,500 miles (15,000 km). The maximum mileage that can be set is 9,500 miles (15,000 km).

Transmission oil
The reminder is displayed when the customer’s set mileage is exceeded. Select SETTING > MAINTENANCE > OIL > T/M OIL to set or reset the mileage for the transmission oil change.

NOTE
The default setting is 37,000 miles (60,000 km). The maximum mileage that can be set is 55,500 miles (90,000 km).

Tyres
This reminder appears when the customer set a distance for maintaining tires. You can set or reset the distance for maintaining tires. 

WARNING
The tire maintenance indicator is not a substitute for regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks. See “Changing wheels and tires” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. Many factors including tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and road conditions affect tire wear and when tires should be replaced. Setting the tire maintenance reminder for a certain driving distance does not mean your tires will last that long. Use the tire maintenance reminder as a guide only and always perform regular tire checks. Failure to perform regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks could result in tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to a collision, which could result in serious personal injury or death.

NOTE:
The default setting is OFF.

Options
This function can be used to make settings for language and units.

Language
Select ENGLISH or FRANCAIS for use in the vehicle information display.

Unit
Select METRIC or US for use in the vehicle information display.

WARNING (drive computer)
Warning information is displayed on the vehicle information display.
Push the ENTER switch while a warning display is active to return to the original display.
It is also possible to check any warnings that have not been corrected.

Checking the warnings
Use the NEXT switch to select “DE-TAIL” then confirm with the ENTER switch.
When there are multiple warnings, push the ENTER switch to change the display among them.
To return to the initial warning, push and hold the ENTER switch for more than 1 second.

NOTE:
If there are no warnings to display, only “SKIP” can be selected.

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