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.The Intelligent Key port does not
charge the Intelligent Key battery. If
you see the low battery indicator in the
vehicle information display, replace the
battery as soon as possible.
(
“INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY RE-
PLACEMENT” page 8-23)
. Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head restraints.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position. (
“WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS”
page 2-23)
NOTE:. This vehicle includes spark plugs that
are designed for maximum perfor-
mance. If the start time becomes long-
er, the plugs may be fouled, making the
engine difficult to start. If this occurs,
start the engine using the procedure
described in this section.
. A click sound may be heard when the
brake pedal is depressed and released.
This is normal.
. A low rattling operating sound may
occur when the engine is started or
stopped. This does not indicate that
there is a malfunction. This sound is
likely to occur in particular if the engine
is stopped when the temperature of the
transmission oil is high.
Starting and driving
5-11
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE
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Maintenance requirement..................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ................................... 8-2
General maintenance ...................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ................................... 8-2
General maintenance .......................................... 8-3
Explanation of maintenance items ....................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ...................... 8-7
Removing the cowl top cover ............................ 8-8
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ......................... 8-11
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-11
Engine oil ....................................................... 8-12
Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-12
Changing engine oil and filter .......................... 8-12
Transmission oil ............................................... 8-13
Power steering fluid .......................................... 8-13
Brake fluid ...................................................... 8-14
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-15
Battery .......................................................... 8-15
Precautions ................................................ 8-15
Fluid level check .......................................... 8-16
Jump starting .............................................. 8-17 Drive belts
...................................................... 8-17
Spark plugs .................................................... 8-18
Replacing spark plugs ................................... 8-18
Air cleaner ...................................................... 8-19
Windshield wiper blades .................................... 8-19
Cleaning .................................................... 8-19
Replacing the wiper blades ............................ 8-20
Brakes ........................................................... 8-20
Self-adjusting brakes .................................... 8-20
Brake pad wear indicators .............................. 8-20
High performance brake system ....................... 8-21
Replacing the brake pads .............................. 8-21
Fuses ............................................................ 8-22
Engine compartment ..................................... 8-22
Passenger compartment ................................ 8-23
Intelligent Key battery replacement ....................... 8-23
Lights ............................................................ 8-26
Headlights .................................................. 8-26
Exterior and interior lights ............................... 8-27
Wheels and tires .............................................. 8-29
Tire pressure ............................................... 8-29
Tire and loading information label ..................... 8-31
Checking the tire pressure ............................. 8-32
Tire labeling ................................................ 8-33
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replaced or adjusted by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
2. Have the belts checked regularly for condi- tion and tension in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in your “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”.
WARNING
Be sure the engine and the ignition
switch are off and that the parking
brake is engaged securely.
NOTICE
Be sure to use the correct socket to
remove the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.
REPLACING SPARK PLUGSIf replacement is required, see a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer for servicing.Iridium-tipped spark plugsIt is not necessary to replace the iridium-tipped
spark plugs as frequently as the conventional
type spark plugs since they will last much longer.
Follow the maintenance schedule in “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”, but do not
reuse them by cleaning or regapping.
Always replace spark plugs with recom-
mended or equivalent ones.
8-18
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SPARK PLUGS
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Refueling precautions....................... GTR-7
Pregnant women ..................................... 1-9
Programming HomeLink
®.......................... 2-60
Programming HomeLink®for Canadian
customers .......................................... 2-62
Programming trouble-diagnosis ................... 2-62
Push starting ......................................... 6-6
Push-button ignition switch ......................... 5-8
“PUSH” warning ................................... 2-40
R
Rapid air pressure loss .............................. 5-6
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance test ...... 9-16
Rear window defroster switch .................... 2-46
Refueling precautions ........................... GTR-7
Refueling stops before the tank is full .......... GTR-7
Remote keyless entry functions ................... 3-12
Removing spots ...................................... 7-3
Removing the cowl top cover ....................... 8-8
Repair and replacement procedure .............. 1-44
Replacing spark plugs ............................. 8-18
Replacing the brake pads ......................... 8-21
Replacing the wiper blades ....................... 8-20
Replenishing coolant ............................ GTR-6
Reporting safety defects .......................... 9-16
Reprogramming a single HomeLink
®button ..... 2-63
Run-flat tire warning ............................... 2-36
Run-flat tires ......................................... 6-2
S
Safety All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions .... 5-7
Child safety ....................................... 1-7 Reporting safety defects
...................... 9-16
Scheduled maintenance ............................. 8-2
Seat Booster seat installation ....................... 1-29
Booster seats .................................. 1-27
Child restraint installation using the seat
belts ............................................. 1-21
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain
side-impact supplemental air bag system . . . 1-40
Front seats ....................................... 1-2
Heated seats ................................... 2-51
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System .......... 1-36
Precautions on booster seats ................. 1-27
Precautions on seat belt usage ................. 1-5
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-12
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-12
Seat belts .................................. 1-5, 7-5
Seat belts with pretensioners ................. 1-42
Seats .............................................. 1-2
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ....... 1-9
Seat belt Child restraint installation using the seat
belts ............................................. 1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage ................. 1-5
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-12
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-12
Seat belts .................................. 1-5, 7-5
Seat belts with pretensioners ................. 1-42
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ....... 1-9
Security systems ................................... 2-42
Self-adjusting brakes .............................. 8-20
Setting (drive computer) .......................... 2-17
Setting hazard indicator and horn mode ......... 3-13
Shift “P” warning ................................... 2-40 Shift lever position warning
....................... 2-32
Spark plugs ........................................ 8-18
Special winter equipment ......................... 5-42
Specifications ........................................ 9-6
Speedometer ......................................... 2-5
Starting Before starting the engine .................... 5-11
Jump starting .............................. 6-3, 8-17
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
Push starting ..................................... 6-6
Starting the engine ............................ 5-11
Steering Power steering ................................. 5-38
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-13
Steering lock release malfunction
indicator ........................................ 2-41
Steering wheel ................................. 3-25
Steering-wheel-mounted controls ............ 5-29
Tilt/telescopic steering column ............... 3-25
Storage ............................................. 2-53
Summer tires ..................................... GTR-5
Sun visors .......................................... 3-26
Sunglasses holder ................................. 2-54
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-43
Supplemental air bag warning light .............. 1-43
Supplemental restraint system .................... 1-31
Switch Hazard warning flasher switch ................ 2-50
Headlight and turn signal switch ............. 2-47
Headlight switch ............................... 2-48
How to switch the modes ..................... 5-22
Ignition switch operation ........................ 5-8
Ignition switch positions ......................... 5-9
Interior light control switch .................... 2-59
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