spark plugs replace NISSAN GT-R 2016 R35 Owners Manual


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(ªIntelligent Key battery replace-
mentº page 8-27). 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.
. 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. (
ªWarning lights, indicator
lights and audible remindersº page 2-25)
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 is because of the trans-
mission gear design, light flywheel and
dry sump lubrication system used in
this transmission. This does not indi-
cate that there is a malfunction. This
sound is likely to occur in particular if
the engine is stopped when the tem-
perature of the transmission oil is high.
Starting and driving5-13
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE


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See your 2016 Warranty Information Booklet for
important related information and warranty
coverage exclusions. See also section 2
(
ªTransmission warning lightº page 2-30)
and section 5 (
ªVehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) systemº page 5-50) of this Owner's
Manual, ªTransmission Clutch Temperature
Highº and ªVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Systemº for important additional related informa-
tion.
The turbocharger system uses engine oil for
lubrication and cooling of its rotating compo-
nents. The turbocharger turbine turns at extre-
mely high speeds and it can get very hot. It is
essential to maintain a supply of oil flowing
through the turbocharger system. Therefore, a
sudden interruption of oil supply may cause a
malfunction in the turbocharger.
To ensure prolonged life and performance of the
turbocharger, it is essential to perform the
following maintenance procedure:
. Change your engine oil according to the
recommended intervals shown in the sepa-
rate Service and Maintenance Guide. Use
only the recommended engine oil.
. If the engine had been operating at high
engine speed for an extended period of time,
let it idle for a few minutes prior to shut-
down.
. Do not accelerate your engine to high
engine speed immediately after start.
NOTICE
.This vehicle includes spark plugs
that are designed for high perfor-
mance. For this reason, if the engine
is repeatedly started and stopped over a short time, the spark plugs
may become fouled, making the
engine difficult to start. To prevent
diminished starting performance,
avoid starting and stopping the
engine repeatedly during a short
period of time.
NOTE:
. When the vehicle is delivered, the
engine oil level is 0.39 in (10 mm)
below the H mark on the engine oil
dipstick for optimum high performance
driving. The engine oil can be filled up
to the H mark if not engaging in
performance driving.
. Because of the high performance char-
acteristics of the GT-R engine, more
frequent oil level inspections are ne-
cessary. Check the oil level every 1,800
miles (3,000km) and adjust as neces-
sary. Also, change the engine oil based
on the driving conditions. For the
information regarding oil replacement
intervals, refer to the 2016 NISSAN
GT-R Service and Maintenance Guide.
. Some amount of oil is consumed by
your engine under normal operating
Starting and driving5-31
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM


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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..................................................... 8-3
Scheduled 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 ........................................................................\
........ 8-13
Checking engine oil level .............................................. 8-13
Changing engine oil and filter ...................................... 8-14
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 .............................................................. 8-18
Jump starting .................................................................... 8-19 Drive belts ........................................................................\
...... 8-19
Spark plugs ........................................................................\
.... 8-20
Replacing spark plugs ................................................. 8-20
Air cleaner ........................................................................\
...... 8-21
Windshield wiper blades .................................................... 8-22 Cleaning ........................................................................\
.. 8-22
Replacing the wiper blades ....................................... 8-23
Brakes ........................................................................\
............. 8-23 Self-adjusting brakes ................................................... 8-23
Brake pad wear warning ............................................. 8-23
High performance brake system ............................... 8-24
Replacing the brake pads ........................................... 8-24
Fuses ........................................................................\
............... 8-25
Engine compartment .................................................... 8-25
Passenger compartment ............................................. 8-26
Intelligent Key battery replacement .................................. 8-27
Lights ........................................................................\
............... 8-29 Headlights ....................................................................... 8-30
Exterior and interior lights ........................................... 8-30
Wheels and tires .................................................................. 8-32
Tire pressure .................................................................. 8-32
Tire and loading information label ............................ 8-35
Checking the tire pressure ......................................... 8-36


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8-20Maintenance and do-it-yourself
the belt is in poor condition or loose, have it
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 PLUGS
If replacement is required, see a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer for servicing.
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
It 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.
SPARK PLUGS


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Engine oil level display ....................................... 2-12
Engine oil low pressure warning ..................... 2-34
Transmission oil ..................................... GTR-4, 8-14
Transmission oil high temperature warning .... 2-36
Opening and closing the trunk ............................... 3-21
Opening the doors ....................................................... 3-7
Opening the fuel-filler door ...................................... 3-24
Opening the hood ...................................................... 3-17
Operating range for engine start ............................ 5-10
Operation displays ..................................................... 2-43
Outside air temperature ............................................ 2-18
Outside door handles .................................................. 7-6
Outside mirrors ........................................................... 3-27
Outside temperature display indicates
higher temperature ............................................... GTR-23
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ....................................... 6-8
Owner's Manual/Service Manual
order information ......................................................... 9-22
P
Parking Parking brake ........................................................ 5-33
Parking brake break-in ....................................... 5-48
Parking brake release warning ......................... 2-36
Parking/parking on hills ...................................... 5-46
Passenger compartment ........................................... 8-26
Power Locking with power door lock switch ............... 3-5
Power outlets ........................................................ 2-55 Power steering ..................................................... 5-47
Power steering fluid ............................................ 8-14
Power windows .................................................... 2-60
Trunk release power cancel switch ................ 3-20
Precautions .................................................................. 8-17 All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ...... 5-9
Braking precautions ............................................ 5-48
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-6
Precautions on child restraints ........................ 1-15
Precautions on cruise control .......................... 5-35
Precautions on seat belt usage .......................... 1-6
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system .................................................... 1-34
Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-3
Precautions before driving ................................. GTR-10
Precautions on performance driving ................ GTR-13
Pregnant women ........................................................... 1-9
Push starting .................................................................. 6-7
ªPUSHº warning ......................................................... 2-44
Push-button ignition switch ..................................... 5-10R
R mode start function ................................................ 5-32
Rapid air pressure loss ............................................... 5-8
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance test ........ 9-20
Rear window defroster switch ................................ 2-50
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ............................................................... 1-19
Rear-facing child restraint installation using the
seat belts ...................................................................... 1-21 Recommended fluids and
maintenance interval ............................................ GTR-19
Reducing tight corner braking phenomenon ....... 5-43
Refueling precautions .......................................... GTR-13
Remote keyless entry system .................................. 3-12
Removing spots ............................................................ 7-4
Removing the cowl top cover ................................... 8-9
Repair and replacement procedure ....................... 1-48
Replacement of brake pads and disc rotors .... GTR-5
Replacing spark plugs .............................................. 8-20
Replacing the brake pads ........................................ 8-24
Replacing the wiper blades ..................................... 8-23
Reporting safety defects ......................................... 9-19
Reverse warning ......................................................... 2-35
Roadside assistance program ................................... 6-2
Run-flat tire warning .................................................. 2-39
Run-flat tires .................................................................. 6-4
S
Safety
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ...... 5-9
Child safety ........................................................... 1-13
Reporting safety defects .................................. 9-19
Safety Ð Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system ............................................................. 1-1
Scheduled maintenance ............................................. 8-3
Seat
Booster seats ....................................................... 1-30
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ............................................ 1-26
10-5