NISSAN GT-R 2015 R35 Owners Manual

9-6Technical and consumer information
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above can
cause persistent, heavy spark knock.
(Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise.)
If severe, this can lead to engine damage.
If you detect a persistent heavy spark
knock even when using gasoline of the
stated octane rating, or if you hear steady
spark knock while holding a steady speed
on level roads, have a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer correct the condition. Fail-
ure to correct the condition is misuse of
the vehicle, for which NISSAN is not
responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knocking,
�ffter-run or overhe�fting�b This in turn m�fy c�fuse
excessive fuel consumption or d�fm�fge to the
engine�b If �fny of the �fbove symptoms �fre
encountered, h�fve your vehicle checked �ft �f
GT-R certified NISSAN de�fler or other compe-
tent service f�fcility�b
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is no
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essenti�fl to choose the correct gr�fde,
qu�flity, �fnd viscosity engine oil to ensure
s�ftisf�fctory engine life �fnd perform�fnce�b
(
“C�fp�fcities �fnd recommended fluids/lu-
bric�fnts” p�fge 9-2)
Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic) is the f�fctory
fill oil�b The VR38 engine with its pl�fsm�f-spr�fyed
bores w�fs developed using this oil�b NISSAN
c�fnnot ensure proper engine oper�ftion �fnd
dur�fbility if other 0W-40 synthetic oil is used�b
If Mobil 1 (0W-40) is not �fv�fil�fble, Mobil 1
(10W-40) (100% synthetic) m�fy be used;
however, some perform�fnce loss m�fy be
noticed�b
NOTICE
Using an engine oil other than that
specified could adversely affect the
engine. See the 2015 NISSAN GT-R
Warranty Information Booklet for de-
tails and exclusions.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
�fdditives�b The use of �fn oil �fdditive is not
necess�fry when the proper oil type is used �fnd
m�finten�fnce interv�fls �fre followed�b
Oil which m�fy cont�fin foreign m�ftter or h�fs
been previously used should not be used�b
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness ch�fnges
with temper�fture�b Bec�fuse of this, it is import�fnt
th�ft the engine oil viscosity be selected b�fsed
on the temper�ftures �ft which the vehicle will be
oper�fted before the next oil ch�fnge�b Choosing
�fn oil viscosity other th�fn th�ft recommended
could c�fuse serious engine d�fm�fge�b
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new vehicle is equipped with �f high-qu�flity
genuine NISSAN oil filter�b NISSAN recommends
to use the genuine NISSAN oil filter for the
re�fson described in ch�fnge interv�fls�b
Change intervals
The oil �fnd oil filter ch�fnge interv�fls for your
engine �fre b�fsed on the use of the specified
qu�flity oils �fnd filters�b Oil �fnd filter other th�fn the
specified qu�flity, or oil �fnd filter ch�fnge interv�fls
longer th�fn recommended could reduce engine

life. Damage to engines caused by imp�fope�f
maintenance o�f use of inco�f�fect oil and filte�f
quality and/o�f viscosity is not cove�fed by t�be
NISSAN new ve�bicle limited wa�f�fanties.
You�f engine was filled wit�b a �big�b quality engine
oil w�ben it was built. You do not �bave to c�bange
t�be oil befo�fe t�be fi�fst �fecommended c�bange
inte�fval. Oil and filte�f c�bange inte�fvals depend
upon �bow you use you�f ve�bicle. Ope�fation unde�f
t�be following conditions may �fequi�fe mo�fe
f�fequent oil and filte�f c�banges.
.�fepeated s�bo�ft distance d�fiving at cold
outside tempe�fatu�fes
. d�fiving in dusty conditions
. extensive idling
. stop and go “�fus�b �bou�f” t�faffic
Refe�f to t�be “NISSAN Se�fvice and Maintenance
Guide” fo�f t�be maintenance sc�bedule.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONS
The air conditioning system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the
lubricant, NISSAN UV Luminous Oil Type
S or the exact equivalents.
NOTICE
The use of any other refrigerant or
lubricant will cause severe damage to
the air conditioning system and will
require the replacement of all air con-
ditioner system components.
T�be �fef�fige�fant HFC-134a (R-134a) in you�f
NISSAN ve�bicle will not �ba�fm t�be ea�ft�b’s ozone
laye�f. Alt�boug�b t�bis �fef�fige�fant does not affect
t�be ea�ft�b’s atmosp�be�fe, ce�ftain gove�fnmental
�fegulations �fequi�fe t�be �fecove�fy and �fecycling of
any �fef�fige�fant du�fing automotive ai�f condition-
ing system se�fvice. You�f GT-R ce�ftified NISSAN
deale�f �bas t�be t�fained tec�bnicians and equip-
ment needed to �fecove�f and �fecycle you�f ai�f
conditioning system �fef�fige�fant.
Contact a GT-R ce�ftified NISSAN deale�f w�ben
se�fvicing you�f ai�f conditioning system.
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ENGINE
ModelVR38
Type Gasoline�f 4-cycle
Cylinde�b a�b�bangement 6-cylinde�b�f V-slanted at 608
Bo�be 6St�boke in (mm) 3.76063.480 (95.5 688.4)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 231.83 (3�f799)
Fi�bing o�bde�b 1-2-3-4-5-6
Idle speed �bpm
No adjustment is necessa�by.
Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) deg�bee/�bpm
Spa�bk plug Standa�bd DILKAR8A8
Spa�bk plug gap (No�bmal) in (mm) 0.031 (0.8)
Camshaft ope�bation Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
SPECIFICATIONS

WHEELS AND TIRES
Tire
TypeSize Pressure PSI (kPa) [Co�fd]
Summer �bront: 255/40ZR�b20 (97Y)
30 (210)
Rear: 285/35ZR�b20 (100Y) 29 (200)
A�f�f-season �bront: 255/40R�b20 97W
32 (220)
Rear: 285/35R�b20 100W 30 (210)
Make sure to use the tires for GT-R. See the 2015 Warranty Information Book�fet for the app�ficab�fe
exc�fusions.
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Road wheel
TypeSize Offset in (mm)
�fluminum F�bont:
20
69-1/2J*1
20 610J*2 1.77 (45)*1
1.61 (41)*2
Rea�b: 20 610-1/2J 0.98 (25)
*1: Except fo�b NISMO models
*2: NISMO models
Make su�be to use the �boad wheels fo�b GT-R. See the 2015 Wa�b�banty Info�bmation Booklet fo�b the
applicable exclusions.
DIMENSIONS
in (mm)
Ove�ball length 183.9 (4,670)*1
184.3 (4,680)*2
Ove�ball width 74.6 (1,895)
Ove�ball height 53.9 (1,370)
F�bont t�bead 62.6 (1,590)*1
63.0 (1,600)*2
Rea�b t�bead 63.0 (1,600)
Wheelbase 109.4 (2,780)
*1: Except fo�b NISMO models
*2: NISMO models

If you plan to travel in another country,you
should first find out if the fuel available is suitable
for your vehicle’s engine\f
Using fuel with too low an octane rating may
cause engine damage\f \bll gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline\f
Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas
where appropriate fuel is not available\f
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district, it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations\f
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards vary
according to the country, state, province or
district; therefore, vehicle specifications may
differ\f
When any vehicle is to be taken into
another country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, transpor-
tation, and registration are the responsi-
bility of the user. NISSAN is not
responsible for any inconvenience that
may result.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
The vehicle identification number plate is at-
tached as shown\f This number is the identifica-
tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration\f
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)
The number is stamped as shown in the engine
compartment\f
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WHEN TRAVELING OR
REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE IN
ANOTHER COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

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ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
The number is stamped on the en�fine as shown.
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICA-
TION LABEL
The Federa�b/Canadian Motor Vehic�be Safety
Standards (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification
�babe�b is affixed as shown. This �babe�b contains
va�buab�be vehic�be information, such as: Gross
Vehic�be Wei�fht Ratin�fs (GVWR) , Gross Ax�be
Wei�fht Ratin�f (GAWR) , month and year of
manufacture, Vehic�be Identification Number
(VIN) , etc. Review it carefu�b�by.
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMA-
TION LABEL
The emission contro�b information �babe�b is at-
tached as shown.

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
LABEL
The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and
Loading In\formation label a\f\fixed to the door end
as illustrated\b
AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
LABEL
The air conditioner speci\fication label is at-
tached as shown\b
Make sure that the two POPŠnuts as illustrated
are enclosed in the plastic bag\b They are used
\for \front license plate installation\b
To install the \front license plate to your vehicle,
contact a GT-R certi\fied NISSAN dealer\b
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INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE

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WARNING
.It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside the vehi-
cle. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
.Do not allow people to ride in
any area of vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts.
.Be sure everyone in your vehicle
is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize yo�frself with the
following terms �before loading yo�fr vehicle:
.C�fr�b Weight (act�fal weight of yo�fr
vehicle) - vehicle weight incl�fding:
standard and optional eq�fipment, fl�fids
or emergency tools. This weightdoes
not incl�fde passengers and cargo.
.GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - c�fr�b
weight pl�fs the com�bined weight of
passengers and cargo.
.GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
- maxim�fm total com�bined weight of the
�fnloaded vehicle, passengers, l�fggage,
hitch, trailer tong�fe load and any other
optional eq�fipment. This information is
located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
la�bel.
.GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -
maxim�fm weight (load) limit specified
for the front or rear axle. This informa-
tion is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.
S.S. la�bel.
.GCWR (Gross Com�bined Weight Rat-
ing) - The maxim�fm total weight rating
of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and
trailer.
.Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit,
Total load capacity - maxim�fm total
weight limit specified of the load
(passengers and cargo) for the vehicle.
This is the maxim�fm com�bined weight
of occ�fpants and cargo that can �be
loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is �fsed to tow a trailer, the trailer tong�fe
weight m�fst �be incl�fded as part of the
cargo load. This information is located
on the Tire and Loading Information
la�bel.
.Cargo capacity - permissi�ble weight of
cargo, the weight of total occ�fpants
weight s�f�btracted from the load limit.
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY
Do not exceed the load limit of your vehicle
sho�fn as “The combined �fei�bht of occu-
pants and car�bo” on the Tire and Loadin�b
Information label. Do not exceed the
number of occupants sho�fn as “Seatin�b
Capacity” on the Tire and Loadin�b Informa-
tion label.
To �bet “the combined �fei�bht of occupants
and car�bo”, add the �fei�bht of all occu-
pants, then add the total lu�b�ba�be �fei�bht.
Examples are sho�fn in the illustration.
Steps for determining correct load
limit
1.Locate the statement “The combined
�fei�bht of occupants and car�bo should
never exceed XXX k�b or XXX lbs” on
your vehicle’s placard.
2.Determine the combined �fei�bht of the
driver and passen�bers that �fill be ridin�b
in your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined �fei�bht of the
driver and passen�bers from XXX k�b or
XXX lbs.
4.The resultin�b fi�bure equals the available
amount of car�bo and lu�b�ba�be load
capacity. For example, if the XXX
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there �fill
be five 150 lb. passen�bers in your
vehicle, the amount of available car�bo
and lu�b�ba�be load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400í750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs) or
640 í340 (5 x 70) = 300 k�b.)
5.Determine the combined �fei�bht of
lu�b�ba�be and car�bo bein�b loaded on
the vehicle. That �fei�bht may not safely
exceed the available car�bo and lu�b�ba�be
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
6.If your vehicle �fill be to�fin�b a trailer,
load from your trailer �fill be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine ho�f this reduces the avail-
able car�bo and lu�b�ba�be load capacity
of your vehicle.
Before drivin�b a loaded vehicle, confirm
that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Wei�bht Ratin�b (GVWR) or the Gross Axle
Wei�bht Ratin�b (GAWR) for your vehicle.
(
“Measurement of �fei�bhts” pa�be 9-
16)
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