NISSAN GT-R 2015 R35 Owners Manual

1-42Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
increase the risk or severity of injury in
an accident.
Status light:
The front passenger air bag status �fight
is
�focated on the center instrument pane�f�b After the
ignition switch is p�faced in the ON position, the
front passenger air bag status �fight on the
instrument pane�f i�f�fuminates for about 7 seconds
and then turns off or i�f�fuminates depending on
the front passenger seat occupied status�b The
�fight operates as fo�f�fows:
. Unoccupied passenger seat: The
�fight
is OFF and the front passenger air bag is
OFF and wi�f�f not inf�fate in a crash�b
. Passenger seat occupied by a sma�f�f adu�ft,
chi�fd or chi�fd restraint as out�fined in this
section: The
�fight i�f�fuminates to indicate
that the front passenger air bag is OFF and
wi�f�f not inf�fate in a crash�b
. Occupied passenger seat and the passen-
ger meets the conditions out�fined in this
section: The
�fight is OFF to indicate that
the front passenger air bag is operationa�f�b Front passenger air bag:
The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatica�f�fy turn OFF when the vehic�fe is
operated under some conditions as described
be�fow as permitted by U�bS�b regu�fations�b If the
front passenger air bag is OFF, it wi�f�f not inf�fate
in a crash�b The driver air bag and other air bags
in your vehic�fe are not part of this system�b
The purpose of the regu�fation is to he�fp reduce
the risk of injury or death from an inf�fating air bag
to certain front passenger seat occupants, such
as chi�fdren, by requiring the air bag to be
automatica�f�fy turned OFF�b
The occupant c�fassification sensor (pattern
sensor) is in the front passenger seat cushion
and is designed to detect an occupant and
objects on the seat�b For examp�fe, if a chi�fd is in
the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag
System is designed to turn the passenger air
bag OFF in accordance with the regu�fations�b
A�fso, if a chi�fd restraint of the type specified in
the regu�fations is on the seat, the occupant
c�fassification sensor can detect it and cause the
air bag to turn OFF�b
Front passenger seat adu�ft occupants who are
proper�fy seated and using the seat be�ft as
out�fined in this manua�f shou�fd not cause the
passenger air bag to be automatica�f�fy turned
OFF�b For sma�f�f adu�fts it may be turned OFF, however, if the occupant does not sit in the seat
proper�fy (for examp�fe, by not sitting upright, by
sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise
being out of position) , this cou�fd cause the
sensor to turn the air bag OFF�b A�fways be sure
to be seated and wearing the seat be�ft proper�fy
for the most effective protection by the seat be�ft
and supp�fementa�f air bag�b
NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chi�f-
dren be proper�fy restrained in a rear seat�b
NISSAN a�fso recommends that appropriate
chi�fd restraints and booster seats be proper�fy
insta�f�fed in a rear seat�b If this is not possib�fe, the
occupant c�fassification sensor is designed to
operate as described above to turn the front
passenger air bag OFF for specified chi�fd
restraints�b Fai�fing to proper�fy secure chi�fd
restraints and to use the Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) mode (chi�fd restraint mode)
may a�f�fow the restraint to tip or move in an
accident or sudden stop�b This can a�fso resu�ft in
the passenger air bag inf�fating in a crash instead
of being OFF�b (
“Chi�fd restraints” page 1-
15)
If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the
passenger air bag is designed not to inf�fate in a
crash�b However, heavy objects p�faced on the
seat cou�fd resu�ft in air bag inf�fation, because of
the object being detected by the occupant

classification sensor. Other conditions could
also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if t�fo children are on the
seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.
Al�fays be sure that you and all �behicle
occupants are seated and restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light, you can
monitor �fhen the front passenger air bag is
automatically turned OFF �fith the seat occu-
pied. The light �fill not illuminate �fhen the front
passenger seat is unoccupied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
passenger air bag status light is illuminated
(indicating that the air bag is OFF) , it could be
that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting
on the seat properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,
the passenger air bag status light may or may
not be illuminated, depending on the size of the
child and the type of child restraint being used. If
the passenger air bag status light is not
illuminated (indicating that the air bag might
inflate in a crash) , it could be that the child
restraint or seat belt is not being used properly.
Make sure that the child restraint is installed
properly, the seat belt is used properly and the
occupant is positioned properly. If the passen-
ger air bag status light is still not illuminated,
reposition the occupant or child restraint in arear seat.
If the passenger air bag status light �fill not
illuminate e�ben though you belie�be that the child
restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are
properly positioned, the system may be sensing
an unoccupied seat (in �fhich case the air bag is
OFF) . Your GT-R certified NISSAN dealer can
check that the system is OFF by using a special
tool. Ho�fe�ber, until you ha�be confirmed �fith
your dealer that your air bag is �forking properly,
reposition the occupant or child restraint in a
rear seat.
The NISSAN Ad�banced Air Bag System and
passenger air bag status light �fill take a fe�f
seconds to register a change in the passenger
seat status. Ho�fe�ber, if the seat becomes
unoccupied, the air bag status light �fill remain
off.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air
bag system, the supplemental air bag �farning
light
, located in the meter and gauges area
�fill blink. Ha�be the system checked by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
Other supplemental front air bag
precautions
WARNING
. Do not place any objects on the
steering wheel pad or on the instru-
ment panel. Also, do not place any
objects between any occupant and
the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles and cause
injury if the front air bag inflates.
. Do not place objects with sharp
edges on the seat. Also, do not
place heavy objects on the seat that
will leave permanent impressions in
the seat. Such objects can damage
the seat or occupant classification
sensor (pattern sensor) . This can
affect the operation of the air bag
system and result in serious perso-
nal injury.
. Do not use water or acidic cleaners
(hot steam cleaners) on the seat.
This can damage the seat or occu-
pant classification sensor. This can
also affect the operation of the air
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1-44Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
bag system and result in serious
personal injury.
. Immediately after inflation, several
front air bag system components
will be hot. Do not touch them; you
may severely burn yourself.
. No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the supplemental air bag system.
This is to prevent accidental infla-
tion of the supplemental air bag or
damage to the supplemental air bag
system.
. Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle’s electrical system,
suspension system or front end
structure. This could affect proper
operation of the front air bag sys-
tem.
. Tampering with the supplemental
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury. Tampering includes
changes to the steering wheel and
the instrument panel assembly by
placing material over the steering
wheel pad and above the instrument
panel or by installing additional trim
material around the air bag system. .
Modifying or tampering with the
front passenger seat may result in
serious personal injury. For exam-
ple, do not change the front seats by
placing material on the seat cushion
or by installing additional trim ma-
terial, such as seat covers, on the
seat that is not specifically designed
to assure proper air bag operation.
Additionally, do not stow any ob-
jects under the front passenger seat
or the seat cushion and seatback.
Such objects may interfere with the
proper operation of the occupant
classification sensor.
. No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the seat belt system. This may
affect the front air bag system.
Tampering with the seat belt system
may result in serious personal in-
jury.
. Work on and around the front air
bag system should be done by a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. In-
stallation of electrical equipment
should also be done by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer. The Sup-
plemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring harnesses* should not be
modified or disconnected. Un-
authorized electrical test equipment
and probing devices should not be
used on the air bag system.
. A cracked windshield should be
replaced immediately by a qualified
repair facility. A cracked windshield
could affect the function of the
supplemental air bag system.
* The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we re\fuest that you
infor\b the buyer about the front air bag syste\b
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.

FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IM-
PACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
AND ROOF-MOUNTED CURTAIN
SIDE-IMPACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR
BAG SYSTEMS
The front side air bags are located in the outside
of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air
bags are located in the side roof rails.All of the
information, cautions and warnings in this
manual apply and must be followed. The
side air bags and curtain air bags are designed
to inflate in higher se\ferity side collisions,
although they may inflate if the forces in another
ty\be of collision are similar to those of a higher se\ferity side im\bact. They are designed to inflate
on the side where the \fehicle is im\bacted. They
may not inflate in certain side collisions.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of \bro\ber side air bag and curtain air
bag o\beration.
When the side air bags and curtain air bags
inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed
by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful
and does not indicate a fire. Care should be
taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation
and choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air \brom\btly.
Front side air bags, along with the use of seat
belts, hel\b to cushion the im\bact force on the
chest of the front occu\bants. Curtain air bags
hel\b to cushion the im\bact force to the head of
occu\bants in the front seating \bositions. They
can hel\b sa\fe li\fes and reduce serious injuries.
Howe\fer, an inflating side air bag and curtain air
bag may cause abrasions or other injuries. Side
air bags and curtain air bags do not \bro\fide
restraint to the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
dri\fer and \bassenger seated u\bright as far as
\bractical away from the side air bags. The side
air bags and curtain air bags inflate quickly in
order to hel\b \brotect occu\bants. Because of
this, the force of the side air bags and curtain air
bags inflating can increase the risk of injury if the
occu\bant is too close to, or is against, these air
bag modules during inflation. The side air bags
and curtain air bags will deflate quickly after the
collision is o\fer.
The side air bags and curtain air bags o\berate
only when the ignition switch is in the ON
\bosition.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The air bag warning light
will turn off after about 7 seconds if the
systems are operational.
WARNING
.
Do not place any objects near the
seatback of the front seats. Also, do
not place any objects (an umbrella,
bag, etc.) between the front door
finisher and the front seat. Such
objects may become dangerous
projectiles and cause injury if a side
air bag inflates.
. Right after inflation, several side air
bag and curtain air bag system
components will be hot. Do not
touch them; you may severely burn
yourself.
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1-46Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
.No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the side air bags and curtain air
bags. This is to prevent damage to
or accidental inflation of the side air
bag and curtain air bag systems.
. Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle’s electrical system,
suspension system or side panel.
This could affect proper operation
of the side air bag and curtain air
bag systems.
. Tampering with the side air bag
system may result in serious perso-
nal injury. For example, do not
change the front seat by placing
material near the seatback or by
installing additional trim material,
such as seat covers, around the side
air bags.
. Work around and on the side air bag
and curtain air bag systems should
be done by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer. Installation of electrical
equipment should also be done by
a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. The
SRS wiring harnesses* should not
be modified or disconnected. Un- authorized electrical test equipment
and probing devices should not be
used on the side air bag and curtain
air bag systems.
* The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, \fe request that you
in\borm the buyer about the side air bag and
curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to
the appropriate sections in this O\fner’s Manual.
SEAT BELTS WITH PRETEN-
SIONERS (front seats)
WARNING
. The pretensioners cannot be reused
after activation. They must be re-
placed together with the retractor
and buckle as a unit.
. If the vehicle becomes involved in a
collision but the pretensioner is not
activated, be sure to have the pre-
tensioner system checked and, if
necessary, replaced by a GT-R certi-
fied NISSAN dealer. .
No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the pretensioners. This is to
prevent damage to or accidental
activation of the pretensioners.
Tampering with the pretensioner
system may result in serious perso-
nal injury.
. Work around and on the preten-
sioners should be done by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer. Installation
of electrical equipment should also
be done by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the preten-
sioners.
. If you need to dispose of a preten-
sioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. Incor-
rect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
The pretensioner system may activate \fith the
supplemental air bag system in certain types o\b
collisions. Working \fith the seat belt retractor, it
helps tighten the seat belt \fhen the vehicle
becomes involved in certain types o\b collisions,

helping to restrain front seat occupants.
The pretensioner is encased with the seat �felt
retractor. These seat �felts are used the same
way as conventional seat �felts. �bhen a preten-
sioner activates, smoke is released and a loud
noise may �fe heard. The smoke is not harmful,
and it does not indicate a fire. Care should �fe
taken not to inhale it as it may cause irritation
and choking. Those with a history of a �freathing
condition should get fresh air promptly.
After pretensioner activation, load limiters allow
the seat �felt to release we�f�fing (if necessary) to
reduce forces against the chest.
The supplemental air �fag warning light
is
used to indicate malfunctions in the pretensioner
system. (See
“Supplemental air �fag warn-
ing light” page 1-47 for more details.) If the
operation of the supplemental air �fag warning
light indicates there is a malfunction, have the
system checked �fy a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.
�bhen selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the �fuyer a�fout the pretensioner system
and guide the �fuyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARN-
ING LABELS
�barning la�fels a�fout the supplemental front-
impact air �fag are placed in the vehicle as
shown in the illustration.
*1SRS air bag
The warning la�fels are located on the surface of
the sun visors.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARN-
ING LIGHT
The supplemental air �fag warning light, display-
ingin the instrument panel, monitors the
circuits for the air �fag systems, pretensioners
and all related wirings.
�bhen the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the supplemental air �fag warning light illumi-
nates for a�fout 7 seconds and then turns off.
This means the SRS air �fag systems are
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the air
�fag and/or pretensioner systems need servi-
cing:
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1-48Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
.The supplemental air bag �farning light
remains on after approximatel�b 7 seconds.
. The supplemental air bag �farning light
flashes intermittentl�b.
. The supplemental air bag �farning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the air bag and/or
pretensioner s�bstems ma�b not operate properl�b.
The�b must be checked and repaired. Take �bour
vehicle to the nearest GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioners will not operate in
an accident. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PRO-
CEDURE
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags
and pretensioners are designed to activate on a
one-time-onl�b basis. As a reminder, unless it is
damaged, the supplemental air bag �farning light
�fill remain illuminated after inflation has oc-
curred. Repair and replacement of these s�bs-
tems should be done onl�b b�b a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
When maintenance �fork is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain
air bags, pretensioners and related parts should
be pointed out to the person conducting the
maintenance. The ignition s�fitch should al�fa�bs
be in the LOCK position �fhen �forking under
the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
. Once a front air bag, side air bag, or
curtain air bag has inflated, the air
bag module will not function again
and must be replaced. Additionally,
the activated pretensioners must
also be replaced. The air bag mod-
ule and pretensioners should be
replaced by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer. The air bag module and pretensioners cannot be repaired.
. The front air bag, side air bag,
curtain air bag and the pretensioner
should be inspected by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer if there is
any damage to the front end or side
portion of the vehicle.
. If you need to dispose of a supple-
mental air bag or a pretensioner or
scrap the vehicle, contact a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer. Incorrect
disposal procedures could cause
personal injury.

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit..................�a..................�a..................�a..................�a............... 2-3
Instrument pane�f ..................�a..................�a..................�a................. 2-4
Meters and �bau�bes ..................�a..................�a..................�a............ 2-5
Speedometer ..................�a..................�a..................�a................. 2-6
Odometer/twin trip odometer ..................�a..................�a..... 2-6
Tachometer ..................�a..................�a..................�a..................�a.. 2-7
En�bine coo�fant temperature �bau�be ..................�a............. 2-7
Fue�f �bau�be ..................�a..................�a..................�a..................�a... 2-8
Transmission position indicator ..................�a..................�a.. 2-9
Upshift indicator ..................�a..................�a..................�a........... 2-9
Instrument bri�bhtness contro�f ..................�a..................�a.. 2-11
Vehic�fe information disp�fay ..................�a..................�a............. 2-12 En�bine oi�f �feve�f disp�fay ..................�a..................�a............... 2-12
Transmission system check disp�fay ..................�a.......... 2-14
Drive computer ..................�a..................�a..................�a................ 2-15 Current fue�f consumption ..................�a..................�a......... 2-15
Vehic�fe speed ..................�a..................�a..................�a............. 2-16
Cruise contro�f ..................�a..................�a..................�a............. 2-16
Avera�be fue�f consumption and speed ..................�a..... 2-16
E�fapsed time and trip odometer ..................�a................ 2-17
Distance to empty ..................�a..................�a..................�a..... 2-17
Outside air temperature ..................�a..................�a............ 2-18
Settin�b (drive computer) ..................�a..................�a........... 2-19
Warnin�b (drive computer) ..................�a..................�a......... 2-23 Warnin�b/indicator �fi�bhts and audib�fe reminders .......... 2-25
Checkin�b bu�fbs ..................�a..................�a..................�a....... 2-25
Warnin�b �fi�bhts ..................�a..................�a..................�a.......... 2-25
Indicator �fi�bhts ..................�a..................�a..................�a......... 2-31
Audib�fe reminders ..................�a..................�a..................�a... 2-32
Warnin�b disp�fay ..................�a..................�a..................�a.............. 2-33
En�bine oi�f �fow pressure warnin�b ..................�a............. 2-34
En�bine system warnin�b ..................�a..................�a........... 2-34
Shift �fever position warnin�b ..................�a..................�a.... 2-35
Reverse warnin�b ..................�a..................�a..................�a...... 2-35
Transmission system warnin�b ..................�a..................�a 2-35
Transmission oi�f hi�bh temperature warnin�b ............ 2-36
Transmission c�futch hi�bh temperature warnin�b ..... 2-36
Parkin�b brake re�fease warnin�b ..................�a................ 2-36
Low brake f�fuid warnin�b ..................�a..................�a.......... 2-37
Anti-�fock Brakin�b System (ABS) warnin�b .............. 2-37
Vehic�fe Dynamic Contro�f (VDC)
system warnin�b ..................�a..................�a..................�a........ 2-37
AWD c�futch hi�bh temperature warnin�b ..................�a. 2-38
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warnin�b ................. 2-38
AWD system warnin�b ..................�a..................�a.............. 2-39
Low tire pressure warnin�b ..................�a..................�a...... 2-39
Run-f�fat tire warnin�b ..................�a..................�a................. 2-39
Tire Pressure Monitorin�b System
(TPMS) warnin�b ..................�a..................�a..................�a...... 2-40

1. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.�f-50�b
�f. Paddle shifters (P.5-15�b
3. Steering-wheel-mou�Pnted controls (left side�b*
4. Meters and gauges (P.�f-5�b
5. Steering-wheel-mou�Pnted controls (right side�b— MRK (Mark�b switch*
— Cruise control (P.5-34�b 6. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.�f-48�b
7. VDC, transmission and suspension set up
switches (P.5-�f5�b
8. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-�f0�b
9. Hood release handle (P.3-18�b
10. Intelligent Key port (P.5-1�f�b 11. Horn (P.�f-53�b
1�f. Tilting/telescopic�P steering wheel lever (P.3-�f6�b
13. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-10�b
14. Parking brake (P.5-33, P.5-46�b
15. Shift lever (P.5-15�b
*: Refer to the separate Multi Function Display
Owner’s Manual.
Instruments and controls�f-3
COCKPIT