oil temperature NISSAN GT-R 2014 R35 Owner's Guide

life. Damage to engines caused by improper
maintenance or use of incorrect oil and filter
quality and/or viscosity is not covered by the
NISSAN new 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 depend
upon 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-
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.
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 information9-7

10 Index
A
Additional maintenance items............................ GTR-13
Air cleaner..................................................................... 8-20
Air conditionerAir conditioner specification label.................... 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations......................................... 9-7
Air fresheners................................................................. 7-6
All-season tires...................................................... GTR-11
All-Wheel Drive............................................................ 5-40
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ............ 5-9
Anti-freeze..................................................................... 5-51
Anti-lock Braking System.......................................... 5-48
Anti-lock Braking System warning.......................... 2-37
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-32
Automatic Automatic door lock system................................. 3-5
Average fuel consumption and speed................... 2-16
Avoiding body damage........................................ GTR-11
Avoiding collision and rollover ................................... 5-7
AWD clutch high temperature warning................. 2-37
AWD system characteristics.................................... 5-43
AWD system warning ................................................ 2-38
AWD warning light ..................................................... 5-40
B
Battery................................................................ 5-51, 8-17 Intelligent Key battery discharge...................... 5-11
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator..... 2-44
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................. 8-27 Before starting the engine........................................ 5-13
Body repair ............................................................. GTR-12
Booster seats............................................................... 1-31
Brake
Brake assist........................................................... 5-48
Brake fluid............................................... GTR-5, 8-15
Brake pad wear warning.................................... 8-23
Brake system......................................................... 5-47
Brakes..................................................................... 8-23
High performance brake system ...................... 8-23
Low brake fluid warning ..................................... 2-36
Parking brake ........................................................ 5-32
Parking brake break-in........................................ 5-47
Parking brake release warning ......................... 2-36
Replacing the brake pads.................................. 8-23
Self-adjusting brakes .......................................... 8-23
Brake dust............................................................... GTR-27
Brake pad................................................................ GTR-16
Brake pad and disc rotor...................................... GTR-6
Brake pad break-in procedure........................... GTR-16
Brake system information.................................... GTR-27
Brakes.................................................... GTR-19, GTR-23
Braking precautions.................................................... 5-47
Break-in schedule ........................................ GTR-9, 5-38
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ....... 9-2
Changing Changing engine coolant................................... 8-12
Changing engine oil and filter........................... 8-13 Changing wheels and tires................................ 8-40
Checking Checking bulbs..................................................... 2-25
Checking engine coolant level.......................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-12
Checking the tire pressure................................ 8-35
Checking the exhaust finisher and rear
bumper clearance ................................................... GTR-9
Child restraints............................................................. 1-15
Child safety................................................................... 1-13
Chrome parts ................................................................. 7-4
Cleaning ........................................................................ 8-21
Cleaning exterior ........................................................... 7-2
Cleaning interior ............................................................ 7-5
Clearing the programmed information................... 2-66
Closing the fuel-filler door ........................................ 3-25
Closing the hood......................................................... 3-19
Coat hooks ................................................................... 2-59
Cockpit ............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving.................................................. 5-51
Console box ................................................................. 2-58
Cool down .............................................................. GTR-13
Coolant Changing engine coolant................................... 8-12
Checking engine coolant level.......................... 8-11
Draining of coolant water................................... 5-51
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-7
Coolant level and mixture ratio.......................... GTR-15
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-8
Cracks on brake pad ........................................... GTR-27
Cracks on the disc rotors................................... GTR-27

10-2
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

OilChanging engine oil and filter........................... 8-13
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-12
Differential oil...................................................... GTR-4
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
Transmission oil ..................................... GTR-4, 8-14
Transmission oil high temperature warning.... 2-35
Opening and closing the trunk................................ 3-21
Opening the doors ....................................................... 3-7
Opening the fuel filler door ...................................... 3-24
Opening the hood....................................................... 3-18
Operating range for engine start ............................ 5-10
Operating the HomeLink
®
universal transceiver ................................................... 2-66
Operation displays...................................................... 2-42
Outside air temperature ............................................ 2-18
Outside door handles .................................................. 7-4
Outside mirrors............................................................ 3-28
Outside temperature display indicates
higher temperature................................................ GTR-24
Overheat If your vehicle overheats........................................ 6-8
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ......................................................... 9-22
P
Parking Parking brake ........................................................ 5-32
Parking brake break-in........................................ 5-47
Parking brake release warning ......................... 2-36
Parking/parking on hills ...................................... 5-45
Passenger compartment ........................................... 8-25
Power
Locking with power door lock switch................ 3-5
Power outlets ........................................................ 2-54
Power steering...................................................... 5-46
Power steering fluid............................................. 8-14
Power windows .................................................... 2-59
Trunk release power cancel switch................. 3-21
Precautions................................................................... 8-17 All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ...... 5-9
Braking precautions............................................. 5-47
Maintenance precautions...................................... 8-6
Precautions on child restraints......................... 1-16
Precautions on cruise control........................... 5-34
Precautions on seat belt usage........................... 1-7
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
Programming HomeLink
®.......................................... 2-64
Programming HomeLink®for
Canadian customers .................................................. 2-65 Programming trouble-diagnosis .............................. 2-66
Push starting .................................................................. 6-7
“PUSH” warning.......................................................... 2-43
Push-button ignition switch........................................ 5-9
R
R mode start function ................................................ 5-31
Rapid air pressure loss................................................ 5-8
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance test......... 9-20
Rear compartment ....................................... GTR-12, 1-5
Rear window defroster switch................................. 2-49
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH................................................................ 1-20
Rear-facing child restraint installation using the
seat belts....................................................................... 1-22
Recommended fluids and
maintenance interval............................................. GTR-20
Reducing tight corner braking phenomenon ....... 5-42
Refueling precautions .......................................... GTR-24
Remote keyless entry functions............................... 3-12
Removing spots............................................................. 7-3
Removing the cowl top cover.................................... 8-9
Repair and replacement procedure........................ 1-47
Replacement of brake pads and disc rotors.... GTR-6
Replacing spark plugs ............................................... 8-20
Replacing the brake pads......................................... 8-23
Replacing the wiper blades...................................... 8-22
Reporting safety defects .......................................... 9-19
Reprogramming a single HomeLink
®button ....... 2-66
Roadside assistance program ................................... 6-2
10-5

T
Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-7
Temperature A, B and C........................................... 9-18
Terms.............................................................................. 9-14
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ................ 1-9
Three-way catalyst........................................................ 5-3
Tight corner braking phenomenon.......................... 5-42
Tilt/telescopic steering column................................ 3-26
TireChanging wheels and tires................................ 8-40
Checking the tire pressure................................ 8-35
Flat tire....................................................................... 6-3
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning........ 2-38
Low tire pressure warning ................................. 2-39
Run-flat tire warning............................................ 2-39
Run-flat tires............................................................. 6-4
Tire and loading information label......... 8-34, 9-13
Tire chains.............................................................. 8-40
Tire dressing............................................................. 7-4
Tire equipment...................................................... 5-52
Tire labeling ........................................................... 8-36
Tire pressure ......................................................... 8-32
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............... 5-4, 6-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System warning..... 2-39
Tires......................................................................... 5-43
Types of tires......................................................... 8-38
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 9-18
Wheels and tires......................................... 8-32, 9-9
Tires and road wheels ........................................... GTR-5
To protect your vehicle from corrosion.................... 7-8 Towing
Flat towing ............................................................. 9-17
Towing a trailer ..................................................... 9-17
Towing recommended by NISSAN .................... 6-9
Towing your vehicle................................................ 6-9
Traction AA, A, B and C........................................... 9-18
Transmission
Dual clutch transmission .................................... 5-15
Transmission clutch high
temperature warning............................................ 2-36
Transmission oil ..................................... GTR-4, 8-14
Transmission oil high temperature warning.... 2-35
Transmission position indicator ........................... 2-9
Transmission system check display................. 2-14
Transmission system warning ........................... 2-35
VDC, transmission and suspension
setup switches...................................................... 5-24
Transmission operation characteristics............ GTR-29
Transmission settings............................................. GTR-9
Treadwear...................................................................... 9-18
Troubleshooting guide ............................................... 3-17
Trunk............................................................................... 3-20
Trunk lid release switch............................................. 3-20
Trunk open request switch ....................................... 3-20
Trunk release power cancel switch........................ 3-21
Turbocharger system.................................................. 5-30
Turning off the heaters............................................... 2-54
Turning on the heaters............................................... 2-53
Types of tires................................................................ 8-38
U
Underbody....................................................................... 7-3
Uneven wear of tires ............................................ GTR-25
Uniform tire quality grading ...................................... 9-18
Upshift indicator ............................................................ 2-9
Using the washer ........................................................ 2-49
Using the wipers ......................................................... 2-48
V
Vanity mirror.................................................................. 3-29
Vanity mirror lights ...................................................... 2-63
VDC, transmission and suspension
setup switches............................................................. 5-24
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF mode .... GTR-10
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light .... 2-31
Vehicle Dynamic Control system ............................ 5-49
Vehicle Dynamic Control system warning ............ 2-37
Vehicle identification................................................... 9-11 Vehicle identification number ............................ 9-12
Vehicle Identification Number plate................. 9-11
Vehicle information display........................................ 2-12
Vehicle load capacity.................................................. 9-15
Vehicle loading information....................................... 9-14
Vehicle recovery........................................................... 6-10
Vehicle security system ............................................. 2-45
Vehicle speed............................................................... 2-16
Vehicle status data recorder .................................... 9-21
10-7

10-8
W
WarningAnti-lock Braking System warning................... 2-37
AWD clutch high temperature warning.......... 2-37
AWD system warning ......................................... 2-38
AWD warning light .............................................. 5-40
Brake pad wear warning.................................... 8-23
Cruise control system warning......................... 2-40
Door/trunk open warning ................................... 2-41
Engine oil low pressure warning...................... 2-34
Engine system warning....................................... 2-34
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning........ 2-38
Hazard warning flasher switch............................. 6-2
Low brake fluid warning ..................................... 2-36
Low fuel warning.................................................. 2-40
Low tire pressure warning ................................. 2-39
Low washer fluid warning.................................. 2-41
No key warning..................................................... 2-41
Parking brake release warning ......................... 2-36
“PUSH” warning................................................... 2-43
Run-flat tire warning............................................ 2-39
Shift lever position warning............................... 2-35
Shift “P” warning.................................................. 2-43
Supplemental air bag warning labels.............. 1-46
Supplemental air bag warning light................. 1-47
Tire Pressure Monitoring System warning..... 2-39
Transmission clutch high
temperature warning............................................ 2-36
Transmission oil high temperature warning.... 2-35
Transmission system warning ........................... 2-35 Vehicle Dynamic Control system warning ..... 2-37
Warning (drive computer).................................. 2-23
Warning display.................................................... 2-33
Warning lights....................................................... 2-25
Warning signals.................................................... 3-16
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders................................................. 2-25
Warranty information .............................................. GTR-3
Washing........................................................................... 7-2
Waxing............................................................................. 7-3
Wheel alignment ....................................... GTR-10, 5-38
Wheel alignment inspection and adjustment
(if necessary) (including tire
pressure adjustment) ............................................. GTR-8
Wheels............................................................................. 7-3
Wheels and tires............ GTR-17, GTR-23, 8-32, 9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country............................................................ 9-11
Where to go for service.............................................. 8-3
Window washer fluid ................................................. 8-16
Windows ....................................................................... 2-59
Windshield wiper and washer switch.................... 2-47
Windshield wiper blades........................................... 8-21
Wiper Replacing the wiper blades............................... 8-22
Using the wipers .................................................. 2-48
Windshield wiper and washer switch............. 2-47
Windshield wiper blades.................................... 8-21
X
Xenon headlights......................................................... 2-50

FUEL RECOMMENDATION
VR38 engine
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 93 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
number (Research octane number 98) to max-
imize vehicle performance.
If the premium gasoline specified above is not
available, you may use unleaded premium gaso-
line with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI
number (Research octane number 96) , but you
may notice a decrease in performance.
Do not use gasoline with a lower octane rating
than 91 AKI (Research octane number 96) .
NOTICE
.Using a fuel other than that speci-
fied could adversely affect the emis-
sion control systems, and may also
affect warranty coverage.
. Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, since this
will damage the three way catalyst.
. Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed
to run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-
15 or E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically designed for E-15 or E-
85 fuel can adversely affect the
emission control devices and sys-
tems of the vehicle. Damage caused
by such fuel is not covered by the
NISSAN new vehicle limited war-
ranty.
. U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be
identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate per-
centage for that region.
. NISSAN recommends using fuels
that contain no alcohol. However,
fuels containing up to 10% alcohol
may be used, if necessary. To avoid
serious engine damage due to in-
creased cylinder temperature, do
not use fuels that contain more
alcohol than indicated in
“Gasoline containing oxyge-
nates” page 9-4. Also, do not use
fuel additives, fuel stabilizers or fuel
deicers that contain alcohol.
For additional information, see the following
section. (
“Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” page 9-2)
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION
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.
See the following section for engine oil and oil
filter recommendation. (
“Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants” page 9-2)
COLD TIRE PRESSURES
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door.
(
“Wheels and tires” page 8-32)
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCE-
DURES RECOMMENDATION
Follow these recommendations for the future
reliability and economy of your new vehicle.
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations out-
lined in this Owner’s Manual. (
“Break-in
schedule” page 5-38)
GAS STATION INFORMATION