wiper fluid NISSAN GT-R 2009 Owners Manual

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Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshield
and obscure your vision which may lead
to an accident. Warm windshield with
the defroster before you wash the
windshield.
NOTICE
.Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
. Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.
. Do not fill the window washer
reservoir tank with washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based washer fluid
concentrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
window washer reservoir tank.
. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the window washer
reservoir tank. Do not use the
window washer reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.
The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.USING THE WIPERSPush the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:*1
INT (Intermittent) — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob toward*A
(Slower) or
*B
(Faster) .
*2
Low — continuous low speed operation
*3
High — continuous high speed operation
Push the lever up
*4
to have one sweep
operation of the wiper.
Instruments and controls
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
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NOTE:.In the MIST position, the wipers oper-
ate while the lever is lifted up. When
the lever is released, it automatically
returns to the OFF position and the
wipers stop.
. When the speed sensing wiper interval
function is turned on, the intermittent
operation speed varies in accordance
with the vehicle speed. (For example,
when the vehicle speed is high, the
intermittent operation speed will be
faster.) To turn this function on and
off, see the separate Multi Function
Display Owner’s Manual.
. If the wiper operation is interrupted by
snow or ice, the wiper may stop moving
to protect its motor. If this occurs, turn
the wiper switch to the OFF position
and remove the snow or ice on and
around the wiper arms. In approxi-
mately 1 minute, turn the switch on
again to operate the wiper.
USING THE WASHERPull the lever toward you to operate the washer.
Then the wiper will also operate several times.NOTE:When the level of washer fluid is low, a
warning display appears on the vehicle
information display. (
“LOW WASHER
FLUID WARNING” page 2-38)
To defog/defrost the rear window, start the
engine and push the switch on. The indicator
light on the switch will come on. Push the switch
again to turn the defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes.NOTE:When the rear window defroster switch is
pressed, the heated outside mirrors also
operate at the same time. (
“OUTSIDE
MIRRORS” page 3-27)
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Instruments and controls
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
SWITCH
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Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCKTo prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the
key hole or use the Intelligent Key system.ANTI-FREEZEIn the winter when it is anticipated that the
outside temperature will drop below 328F(0 8C) ,
check antifreeze to assure proper winter protec-
tion. (
“ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM”
page 8-9)
BATTERYIf the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the battery
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should
be checked regularly. (
“BATTERY” page 8-
15)
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATERIf the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including
the engine block. Refill before operating the
vehicle. For details, contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.TIRE EQUIPMENTThe GT-R summer tires are made from a
specially formulated rubber to maximize the
vehicle’s performance capabilities. Performance of summer tires is substantially reduced when
temperatures are less than 32
8F(0 8C) so you
must drive carefully. NISSAN recommends the
use of winter or all-season tires on all four
wheels if you plan to operate your vehicle in
snowy or icy conditions when temperatures are
less than 32 8F(0 8C) .
WARNING
Never use summer tires when the
temperature is below 48 F( 20 8C) to
prevent permanent tread deformation
which may cause tire damage or tire
failure. This may cause a loss of vehicle
control which can result in serious
personal injury or death.
Tire chains may be used. (
“TIRE CHAINS”
page 8-36)
If you install tires, they must also be the specified
size, brand, construction and tread pattern on all
four wheels.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENTIt is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
. A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades. .
A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.
. A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
. Extra window washer fluid to refill the
reservoir tank.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
.Wet ice (32 8F, 0 8C and freezing rain) ,
very cold snow or ice can be slick
and very hard to drive on. The
vehicle will have much less traction
or “grip” under these conditions. Try
to avoid driving on wet ice until the
road is salted or sanded.
. Whatever the condition, drive with
caution. Accelerate and slow down
with care. If accelerating or down-
shifting too fast, the drive wheels
will lose even more traction.
. Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pave-
ment.
. Allow greater following distances
on slippery roads.
. Watch for slippery spots (glare ice) .
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Starting and driving
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
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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Inside the vehicleThe maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the
vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal:Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Transmission
&Pmechanism: On a fairly steep
hill, check that your vehicle is held securely with
the shift lever in the&Pposition without applying
any brakes.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer to
stop, see a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
immediately. Keep the floor mat away from the
pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only the
parking brake applied. If the parking brake needs
to be adjusted, see a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer. Seat belts:
Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjuster
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt
webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Seats: Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure
they operate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in every position. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that
the locks (if so equipped) hold securely in all
latched positions.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure that
all warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and
in sufficient quantity when operating the heater
or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicleThe maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery*:
Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the MAX and MIN lines.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe condition require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines on
the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Make sure that no belt is
frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level spot and turning off the
engine. Wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan before checking the
oil.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes in the engine compartment,
immediately have the exhaust system inspected
by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
(
“EXHAUST GAS (Carbon monoxide)”
page 5-2)
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for fuel,
oil, water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
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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
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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
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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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Warning “PUSH” warning ............................... 2-40
Anti-lock Braking System warning ............ 2-34
AWD clutch high temperature warning ...... 2-35
AWD system warning ......................... 2-36
AWD warning light ............................ 5-34
Cruise control system warning ................ 2-37
Door/trunk open warning ...................... 2-38
Engine oil low pressure warning .............. 2-32
Engine system warning ........................ 2-32
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning ..... 2-35
Hazard warning flasher switch ................ 2-50
Low brake fluid warning ....................... 2-34
Low fuel warning ............................... 2-37
Low tire pressure warning .................... 2-36
Low washer fluid warning ..................... 2-38
No key warning ................................ 2-39
Parking brake release warning ................ 2-34
Run-flat tire warning ........................... 2-36
Shift “P” warning ............................... 2-40
Shift lever position warning ................... 2-32
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......... 1-43
Supplemental air bag warning light .......... 1-43
Tire Pressure Monitoring System warning . . . 2-37
Transmission clutch high temperature
warning ......................................... 2-33
Transmission oil high temperature warning . . 2-33
Transmission system warning ................. 2-33
Vehicle Dynamic Control system warning .... 2-35
Warning (drive computer) ..................... 2-21
Warning display ................................ 2-31
Warning lights .................................. 2-23 Warning signals
................................ 3-15
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................................... 2-23
Warranty information ............................. GTR-2
Washing .............................................. 7-2
Waxing ................................................ 7-2
Wheel alignment inspection and
adjustment ........................................ GTR-4
Wheels and tires .............................. 8-29, 9-7
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ...................................... 9-8
Where to go for service ............................. 8-2
Window washer fluid .............................. 8-15
Windows ........................................... 2-56
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............ 2-45
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-19
Wiper Replacing the wiper blades ................... 8-20
Using the wipers ............................... 2-45
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-45
Windshield wiper blades ...................... 8-19
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Xenon headlights .................................. 2-47
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