8-24 NISSAN GT-R 2014 R35 Owners Manual

0-8Illustrated table of contents
1. Outside mirror control switch (P.3-28)
2. Center dial*
3. Audio system*
4. Heater and air conditioner*
5. Multi function display*
6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2)7. Glove box (P.2-58)
8. Fuse box cover (P.8-24)
9. Power outlet (P.2-54)
10. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-49)
11. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-41)
12. Compact Disc slot*13. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-21)
*: Refer to the separate Multi Function Display
Owner’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT PANEL

0-10Illustrated table of contents
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-24)
2. Battery (P.8-17)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-12)
4. Strut support bar (P.GTR-9)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-12)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-15)7. Air cleaner (P.8-20)
8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-10)
10. Coolant reservoir cap (pressure type) (P.8-10)
11. Coolant reservoir (P.8-10)
12. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-16) ITEMS GT-R SPECIFIED FLUIDS
Engine oil Mobil 1 (0W-40)*1
Transmission oil Genuine NISSAN Transmission
Oil R35 Special
Differential oil
(front and rear) Differential Oil R35 COMPE-
TITION type 2189E
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid
R35 Special II*2
*1: Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic) is the factory fill oil. The VR38 engine with its plasma-sprayed
bores was developed using this oil. NISSAN
cannot ensure proper engine operation and
durability if other 0W-40 synthetic oil is used. If
Mobil 1 (0W-40) is not available, Mobil 1 (10W-
40) (100% synthetic) may be used; however,
some performance loss may be noticed.
*2: Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II is the factory fill brake fluid. The Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) unit and other related parts were
specially designed for this brake fluid and NISSAN
cannot ensure proper operation of the vehicle if
other brake fluid is used.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

2-4Instruments and controls
1. Outside mirror control switch (P.3-28)
2. Center dial*
3. Audio system*
4. Heater and air conditioner*
5. Multi function display*
6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2)7. Glove box (P.2-58)
8. Fuse box cover (P.8-24)
9. Power outlet (P.2-54)
10. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-49)
11. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-41)
12. Compact Disc slot*13. Trunk release power cancel switch (P.3-21)
*: Refer to the separate Multi Function Display
Owner’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT PANEL

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement ....................................................... 8-3Scheduled maintenance ................................................... 8-3
General maintenance ........................................................ 8-3
Where to go for service ................................................... 8-3
General maintenance .............................................................. 8-4 Explanation of maintenance items ................................. 8-4
Maintenance precautions ....................................................... 8-6
Engine compartment check locations ................................. 8-8 Removing the cowl top cover ......................................... 8-9
Engine cooling system ......................................................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ..................................... 8-11
Changing engine coolant .............................................. 8-12
Engine oil ........................................................................\
........ 8-12
Checking engine oil level .............................................. 8-12
Changing engine oil and filter ...................................... 8-13
Transmission oil ..................................................................... 8-14
Power steering fluid .............................................................. 8-14
Brake fluid ........................................................................\
....... 8-15
Window washer fluid ........................................................... 8-16
Battery ........................................................................\
.............. 8-17
Precautions ....................................................................... 8-17
Fluid level check .............................................................. 8-17
Jump starting .................................................................... 8-19 Drive belts ........................................................................\
...... 8-19
Spark plugs ........................................................................\
.... 8-20
Replacing spark plugs ................................................. 8-20
Air cleaner ........................................................................\
...... 8-20
Windshield wiper blades .................................................... 8-21 Cleaning ........................................................................\
.. 8-21
Replacing the wiper blades ....................................... 8-22
Brakes ........................................................................\
............. 8-23 Self-adjusting brakes ................................................... 8-23
Brake pad wear warning ............................................. 8-23
High performance brake system ............................... 8-23
Replacing the brake pads ........................................... 8-23
Fuses ........................................................................\
............... 8-24
Engine compartment .................................................... 8-24
Passenger compartment ............................................. 8-25
Intelligent Key battery replacement .................................. 8-27
Lights ........................................................................\
............... 8-29 Headlights ....................................................................... 8-30Exterior and interior lights ........................................... 8-30
Wheels and tires .................................................................. 8-32
Tire pressure .................................................................. 8-32
Tire and loading information label ............................ 8-34
Checking the tire pressure ......................................... 8-35

8-24Maintenance and do-it-yourself
If the inside of the disc rotors are cold during the
winter and the surface becomes hot due to a
heavy force being applied repeatedly to the
brakes, cracks may occur near the coolant hole
on the surface of the disc rotor. Cracks may also
occur due to a heavy force being repeatedly
applied to the brakes during high performance
driving. In these cases it may be necessary to
replace the disc rotors or brake pads depending
on the condition of the crack. Contact a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer for replacement.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF or LOCK position and the headlight
switch is turned to OFF. 2. Open the engine hood and remove the
cover on the battery and the fuse/fusible link
holder.
3. Remove the fuse/fusible link holder cover.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller that is located in the engine compartment fuse box.
FUSES

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Cruise control................................................... 2-16, 5-33
Cruise control operations.......................................... 5-35
Cruise control system warning................................ 2-40
Cup holders.................................................................. 2-56
Current fuel consumption ......................................... 2-15
D
Differential oil............................................................ GTR-4
Dimensions ................................................................... 9-11
Distance to empty....................................................... 2-17
Distortion of rear spoiler...................................... GTR-25
Door pocket.................................................................. 2-57
Door/trunk open warning .......................................... 2-41
Doors................................................................................ 3-4
Draining of coolant water.......................................... 5-51
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving........................... 5-8
Drive belts..................................................................... 8-19
Drive computer ............................................................ 2-15
DrivingAll-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ...... 5-9
Cold weather driving........................................... 5-51
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving..................... 5-8
Driving on snow or ice........................................ 5-52
Driving the vehicle................................................ 5-15
Driving tips............................................................. 5-21
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-3
Driving after replacing tires ................................ GTR-12
Dry carbon fiber parts................. GTR-7, GTR-27, 7-4
Dual clutch transmission ......................... GTR-28, 5-15
E
Elapsed time and trip odometer.............................. 2-17
Emergency engine shut off.............................. 5-11, 6-3
Emergency trunk lid release..................................... 3-22
Emission control information label.......................... 9-13
Emission control system warranty........................... 9-19
Engine.............................................................................. 9-8 Before starting the engine................................. 5-13
Changing engine coolant................................... 8-12
Changing engine oil and filter........................... 8-13
Checking engine coolant level.......................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-12
Emergency engine shut off....................... 5-11, 6-3
Engine block heater............................................. 5-53
Engine compartment ........................................... 8-24
Engine compartment check locations................ 8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-7
Engine cooling system........................................ 8-10
Engine oil................................................. GTR-4, 8-12
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation........... 9-6
Engine oil level display........................................ 2-12
Engine oil low pressure warning...................... 2-34
Engine serial number........................................... 9-12
Engine start operation indicator ....................... 2-42
Engine system warning....................................... 2-34
Operating range for engine start ..................... 5-10
Starting the engine .............................................. 5-13
Engine and powertrain....................... GTR-16, GTR-23
Engine oil maintenance.......................................... GTR-4
Engine output......................................................... GTR-24 Engine output according to the
coolant temperature.............................................. GTR-24
Engine settings (balancing right and left
air flow)...................................................................... GTR-9
Engine speed is restricted.................................. GTR-24
Environmental factors influence the rate
of corrosion..................................................................... 7-8
Event Data Recorders................................................ 9-21
Exhaust gas .................................................................... 5-3
Exhaust muffler and trunk carpet ........................ GTR-6
Explanation of maintenance items ............................ 8-4
Extended storage fuse switch ................................. 8-26
Exterior and interior lights ......................................... 8-30
Exterior parts (spoiler, etc.) .................................. GTR-7
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............... 9-12
Features of each mode.............................................. 5-26
Flat tire............................................................................. 6-3
Flat towing .................................................................... 9-17
Floor mats ....................................................................... 7-6
Fluid
Brake fluid............................................... GTR-5, 8-15
Fluid level check................................................... 8-17
Low brake fluid warning ..................................... 2-36
Low washer fluid warning.................................. 2-41
Power steering fluid............................................. 8-14
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-16
Fluids...................................................... GTR-14, GTR-19

Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH................................................................ 1-25
Forward-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ............................................................... 1-26
Freeing a frozen door lock........................................ 5-51
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag systems ................................. 1-44
Front seats...................................................................... 1-3
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning............... 2-38
Fuel........................................................................... GTR-12Average fuel consumption and speed............ 2-16
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Closing the fuel-filler door ................................. 3-25
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-15
Fuel gauge................................................................ 2-8
Fuel recommendation............................................. 9-4
Fuel-filler door....................................................... 3-23
Increasing fuel economy..................................... 5-40
Low fuel warning.................................................. 2-40
Opening the fuel filler door ............................... 3-24
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips ......................................... 5-39
Fuses.............................................................................. 8-24
G
Gasoline smell ....................................................... GTR-24
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-7
Fuel gauge................................................................ 2-8 Meters and gauges................................................. 2-5
General maintenance .......................................... 8-3, 8-4
Glass................................................................................ 7-3
Glove box...................................................................... 2-58
GT-R performance optimization services.......... GTR-8
GT-R special specification parts......................... GTR-4
GT-R specific information ..................................... GTR-3
GT-R specific vehicle characteristics .............. GTR-24
H
Handling of data.......................................................... 9-21
Hazard warning flasher switch................................... 6-2
Head restraints .............................................................. 1-6
Headlight Headlight and turn signal switch ..................... 2-50
Headlight switch................................................... 2-50
Headlights.............................................................. 8-30
Xenon headlights.................................................. 2-50
Heated seats................................................................ 2-53
High altitude ........................................................... GTR-24
High performance brake system ............................. 8-23
Hill Start Assist............................................................ 5-37
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ........................... 2-63
Hood............................................................................... 3-18
Horn................................................................................ 2-53
How to switch the modes ........................................ 5-25
How to use R mode start function......................... 5-32
I
Idle speed is not steady...................................... GTR-24
If your vehicle is stolen.............................................. 2-66
If your vehicle overheats.............................................. 6-8
Ignition switch operation ........................................... 5-10
Ignition switch positions............................................ 5-10
Increase tightening of the strut support bar
attachment section with the shock absorber.... GTR-9
Increasing fuel economy............................................ 5-40
Indicator lights.............................................................. 2-62
Indicators and display................................................ 5-35
Infants............................................................................. 1-14
Injured persons.............................................................. 1-9
Inside mirror.................................................................. 3-27
Inspection and adjustments after driving........ GTR-19
Inspection and adjustments before driving .... GTR-14
Installing front license plate...................................... 9-14
Installing top tether strap .......................................... 1-30
Instrument brightness control .................................. 2-11
Instrument panel............................................................ 2-4
Intelligent Key................................................................. 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge............................. 5-11
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator............ 2-44
Intelligent Key battery replacement ........................ 8-27
Intelligent Key functions............................................... 3-9
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ............................ 2-44
Intelligent Key removal indicator.............................. 2-44
Intelligent Key system .................................................. 3-8
Interior light control switch ....................................... 2-62
Interior lights................................................................. 2-62
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