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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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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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Your new NISSAN has been designed to have
minimum maintenance requirements with long
service intervals to save you both time and
money. However, some day-to-day and regular
maintenance is essential to maintain your
NISSAN’s fine mechanical condition, as well
as its emission and engine performance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance, as well as general
maintenance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper
maintenance care. You are a vital link in the
maintenance chain.SCHEDULED MAINTENANCEFor your convenience, both required and op-
tional scheduled maintenance items are de-
scribed and listed in your “NISSAN Service and
Maintenance Guide”. You must refer to that
guide to ensure that necessary maintenance is
performed on your NISSAN at regular intervals.GENERAL MAINTENANCEGeneral maintenance includes those items
which should be checked during normal day-
to-day operation. They are essential for proper
vehicle operation. It is your responsibility to
perform these procedures regularly as pre-
scribed.Performing general maintenance checks re-
quires minimal mechanical skill and only a few
general automotive tools.
These checks or inspections can be done by
yourself, a qualified technician or, if you prefer, a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICEGT-R certified NISSAN dealers are required to
have additional training and equipment and are
the only NISSAN dealers authorized to perform
warranty work on key vehicle performance
systems such as engine, transmission, suspen-
sion and brakes.
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the systems
checked and serviced by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
and are kept up to date with the latest service
information through technical bulletins, service
tips, and in-dealer information systems. They are
completely qualified to work on NISSAN vehi-
cles
before work begins.
You can be confident that a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer’s service department performs
the best job to meet the maintenance require-
ments on your vehicle — in a reliable and
economical way. To find a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer near
you, call 1-866-668-1GTR in the US or 1-800-
387-0122 in Canada, or go to www. gtrnissan.
com/.
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Maintenance and do-it-yourself
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT
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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.
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SPARK PLUGS
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Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.Oil viscosityThe engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
that the engine oil viscosity be selected based
on the temperatures at which the vehicle will be
operated before the next oil change. Choosing
an oil viscosity other than that recommended
could cause serious engine damage.Selecting the correct oil filterYour new vehicle is equipped with a high-quality
genuine NISSAN oil filter. Use the genuine
NISSAN oil filter or its equivalent for the reason
described in change intervals.Change intervalsThe oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Oil and filter other than the
specified quality, or oil and filter change intervals
longer than recommended could reduce engine
life. Damage to engines caused by improper
maintenance or use of incorrect oil and filter
quality and/or viscosity is not covered by the
new NISSAN vehicle limited warranties.
Your engine was filled with a high quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals dependupon how you use your vehicle. Operation under
the following conditions may require more
frequent oil and filter changes.
.
repeated short distance driving at cold
outside temperatures
. driving in dusty conditions
. extensive idling
. stop and go “rush hour” traffic
Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONSThe 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.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect
the earth’s atmosphere, certain governmental
regulations require the recovery and recycling of
any refrigerant during automotive air condition-
ing system service. Your GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer has the trained technicians and equip-
ment needed to recover and recycle your air
conditioning system refrigerant.
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer when
servicing your air conditioning system.
Technical and consumer information
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Locking with power door lock switch.......... 3-5
Steering lock release malfunction
indicator ........................................ 2-41
Low brake fluid warning ........................... 2-34
Low fuel warning ................................... 2-37
Low tire pressure warning ........................ 2-36
Low washer fluid warning ......................... 2-38
Lower anchors and tethers for children
system .............................................. 1-15
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Maintenance Additional maintenance items ............... GTR-6
Explanation of maintenance items .............. 8-3
General maintenance ...................... 8-2, 8-3
Maintenance information .................... GTR-2
Maintenance precautions ........................ 8-5
Maintenance requirement ....................... 8-2
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance test. . 9-16
Scheduled maintenance ......................... 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-12
Map lights .......................................... 2-58
Measurement of weights .......................... 9-13
Mechanical Limited Slip Differential
characteristics .................................... GTR-9
Meters and gauges .................................. 2-4
Mirror Inside mirror .................................... 3-26
Mirrors .......................................... 3-26
Outside mirrors ................................ 3-27
Vanity mirror .................................... 3-28
Vanity mirror lights ............................. 2-60
Most common factors contributing to vehicle
corrosion. ............................................. 7-5 Multi Function Display Owner’s Manual
............ 4-2
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NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System .............. 1-36
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............. 2-43
No key warning .................................... 2-39
Noises are heard while driving .................. GTR-8
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Odometer/twin trip odometer ....................... 2-5
Off-road recovery .................................... 5-6
Oil Changing engine oil and filter ................. 8-12
Checking engine oil level ...................... 8-12
Differential oil ................................. GTR-2
Engine oil .............................. GTR-2, 8-12
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....... 9-4
Engine oil level display ........................ 2-11
Engine oil low pressure warning .............. 2-32
Exterior parts ................................. GTR-3
Transmission oil ....................... GTR-2, 8-13
Transmission oil high temperature
warning ......................................... 2-33
Opening and closing the trunk ................... 3-20
Opening the doors. .................................. 3-7
Opening the fuel filler door ....................... 3-23
Opening the hood ................................. 3-17
Operating range for engine start ................... 5-8
Operating the HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver ......................................... 2-62
Operation displays ................................. 2-39
Outside air temperature ........................... 2-16
Outside door handles ............................... 7-3 Outside mirrors
.................................... 3-27
Outside temperature display indicates higher
temperature ...................................... GTR-7
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ......................... 6-6
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information .......................................... 9-18
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Parking Parking brake .................................. 5-27
Parking brake break-in ......................... 5-39
Parking brake release warning ................ 2-34
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-37
Passenger compartment .......................... 8-23
Power Locking with power door lock switch .......... 3-5
Power outlets .................................. 2-52
Power steering ................................. 5-38
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-13
Power windows ................................ 2-56
Trunk release power cancel switch ........... 3-20
Precautions ......................................... 8-15
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions .... 5-7
Braking precautions ........................... 5-38
Maintenance precautions ........................ 8-5
Precautions before driving .................. GTR-5
Precautions on booster seats ................. 1-27
Precautions on child restraints ................ 1-13
Precautions on cruise control ................. 5-28
Precautions on seat belt usage ................. 1-5
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 1-31
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
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