NISSAN GT-R 2015 R35 Owners Manual

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a vehicle. They could release the
parking brake and cause an acci-
dent.
To apply: Pull the parking brake lever up\f
To release:
1\f Firml\b appl\b the foot brake\f
2\f While pulling up on the parking brake lever slightl\b, push the button
*Aand lower the
lever completel\b\f
3\f Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out\f The cruise control allows driving at speeds
above 25 MPH (40 km/h) without keeping \bour
foot on the accelerator pedal\f
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when
driving under the following conditions.
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
.
When it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed.
. In heavy traffic or in traffic that
varies in speed.
. On winding or hilly roads.
. On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice,
etc.) .
. In very windy areas.
NOTE:
. When the SAVE mode is selected with
the transmission setup switch, the
acceleration and deceleration can be
controlled smoothly. When the SAVE
mode is selected, the maximum setting
speed is lower than the one in the
normal mode. When the vehicle ap- proaches a gentle uphill, there may be
a slight delay as the vehicle returns to
the preset speed. However, the vehicle
will gradually accelerate and return to
the preset speed.
CRUISE CONTROL

PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CON-
TROL
.If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
will cancel automatically. �fhe SE�f indicator
will �blink and the cruise control system
warning will appear to warn the driver.
(
“Cruise control system warning” page
2-40)
. If the engine coolant temperature �becomes
excessively high, the cruise control system
will �be canceled automatically.
. If the SE�f indicator �blinks, turn the cruise
control main switch off and contact a G�f-R certified NISSAN dealer.
. �fhe SE�f indicator may sometimes �blink
when the cruise control main switch is
turned on while pushing the RESUME/
ACCELERA�fE, SE�f/COAS�f or CANCEL
switch. �fo properly set the cruise control
system, perform the steps �below in the order
indicated.
STEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED
CONTROLS
1. MAIN switch
�furns cruise control ON/OFF.
2. SE�f/COAS�f switch (pressed down) Lowers the set vehicle speed.
3. RESUME/ACCELERA�fE switch (pressed up) Raises the set vehicle speed.
4. CANCEL switch
Cancels cruise control.
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5-36Starting and driving
INDICATORS AND DISPLAY
1. CRUISE display�fisplays the set �behicle speed.
2. CRUISE indicator
Informs the dri�ber that the MAIN switch is ON.
3. SET indicator Informs the dri�ber that the �behicle is dri�bing at the
set speed.
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
Constant-speed driving
To set the cruising speed, perform the following
procedure.
1. Push the MAIN switch on. The CRUISEindicator will come on.
2. Accelerate your �behicle to the desiredspeed, push the SET/COAST switch and
release it. (The SET indicator will illuminate
in the instrument panel.) Take your foot off
the accelerator pedal. Your �behicle will
maintain the set speed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle speed reaches approximately
3 MPH (5 km/h) over the set speed, the set
speed on the vehicle information display
blinks.

Passing another vehicle
To pass another vehicle, depress the accelerator
pedal. When yo�f release the pedal, the vehicle
will ret�frn to the previo�fsly set speed.
Increasing the set vehicle speed
To reset at a faster cr�fising speed, �fse one of
the following �bethods:
.Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, p�fsh and
release the SET/COAST switch.
. P�fsh and hold the RESUME/ACCELERATE
switch. When the vehicle attains the speed
yo�f desire, release the switch.
. P�fsh and then q�fickly release the RESUME/
ACCELERATE switch. Each ti�be yo�f do
this, the set speed will increase by abo�ft 1
MPH or 1 k�b/h.
Decreasing the set vehicle speed
To reset at a slower cr�fising speed, �fse one of
the following �bethods:
.Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, p�fsh
and release the SET/COAST switch.
. P�fsh and hold the SET/COAST switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed.
. P�fsh and then q�fickly release the SET/
COAST switch. Each ti�be yo�f do this, the
set speed will decrease by abo�ft 1 MPH or
1 k�b/h.
Resuming the preset speed
To res�f�be the preset speed, p�fsh and release
the RESUME/ACCELERATE switch. The vehicle
will res�f�be the last set cr�fising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 k�b/h) .
Canceling the preset speed
To cancel the preset speed, �fse one of the
following �bethods:
.P�fsh the CANCEL switch
*1. The SET
indicator will t�frn off.
. Tap the brake pedal
*3. The SET indicator
will t�frn off.
. T�frn the MAIN switch
*2off. Both the
CRUISE indicator and SET indicator will t�frn
off.
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NOTE:
.If cruise control was canceled by press-
ing the cancel switch or by depressing
the brake pedal, the system changes to
standby status.
. If you depress the brake pedal while
pushing the RESUME/ACCELERATE or
SET/COAST switch and reset at the
cruising speed, the cruise control will
be deactivated. Turn the MAIN switch
off once and then turn it on again.
Under the following conditions�f cruise control
will be auto�batically canceled.
. Vehicle speed drops to below approxi�bately
19 MPH (30 k�b/h) .
. Vehicle speed drops to �bore than approxi-
�bately 8 MPH (13 k�b/h) below the set
vehicle speed.
. The shift lever is �boved to a position other
than
&A
F&M.
. VDC operates.
. A tire is spinning.
. There is a �balfunction in the cruise control
syste�b.
WARNING
.Never rely solely on the hill start
assist system to prevent the vehicle
from moving backward on a hill.
Always drive carefully and atten-
tively. Depress the brake pedal
when the vehicle is stopped on a
steep hill. Be especially careful
when stopped on a hill on frozen
or muddy roads. Failure to prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards
may result in a loss of control of the
vehicle and possible serious injury
or death.
. The hill start assist system is not
designed to hold the vehicle at a
standstill on a hill. Depress the
brake pedal when the vehicle is
stopped on a steep hill. Failure to
do so may cause the vehicle to roll
backwards and may result in a
collision or serious personal injury.
. The hill start assist may not prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards
on a hill under all load or road
conditions. Always be prepared to
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards.
Failure to do so may result in a
collision or serious personal injury.
NOTICE
When the vehicle is stopped on a hill,
do not hold the vehicle in place by
depressing the accelerator pedal. Doing
so may cause the clutch to overheat and
result in transmission damage. Use the
brakes to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
The hill start assist syste�b auto�batically keeps
the brakes applied to help prevent the vehicle
fro�b rolling backwards in the ti�be it takes the
driver to release the brake pedal and apply the
accelerator when the vehicle is stopped on a hill.
Hill start assist will operate auto�batically under
the following conditions:
. The shift lever is �boved to a forward or
reverse position.
. The vehicle is stopped co�bpletely on a hill
by applying the brake.
The �baxi�bu�b holding ti�be is 2 seconds. After 2
seconds the vehicle will begin to roll back and
HILL START ASSIST

hill start assist will stop operating completely.
Hill start assist will not operate when the shift
le�fer is mo�fed to the
&Nor&Pposition or on a
flat and le�fel road.
NOTE:
This system does not function when the
Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC) system
warning appears on the vehicle informa-
tion display located in the tachometer.
(
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) sys-
tem warning” page 2-37)
NOTICE
Follow these recommendations to ob-
tain maximum engine performance and
ensure the future reliability and econo-
my of your new vehicle. Failure to
follow these recommendations may
result in shortened engine life and
reduced vehicle performance.
Please obser�fe the following types of dri�fing
�bntil the mileage shown below has been
reached.
Until 300 miles (500 km):
. Do not depress the accelerator pedal more
than halfway and a�foid rapid acceleration.
. Dri�fe with the engine speed kept at less
than 3,500 RPM.
. A�foid �bnnecessary q�bick steering, abr�bpt
braking and dri�fing on poor roads.
300 to 600 miles (500 to 1,000 km)
. A�foid rapid acceleration in a low gear (1st to
3rd gears) with the accelerator pedal f�blly
depressed. Depress the pedal slowly.
. A�foid �bnnecessary q�bick steering and
abr�bpt braking. .
Dri�fe with the s�bspension set�bp switch in
the COMF mode to allow more s�bspension
stroke.
600 to 1,200 miles (1,000 to 2,000 km)
. Dri�fe with the engine speed kept relati�fely
high with the shift le�fer in the
&Mposition.
Shifting is recommended between 1st and
4th gears.
. A�foid �bnnecessary q�bick steering and
abr�bpt braking.
. Dri�fe with the s�bspension set�bp switch in
the COMF mode to allow more s�bspension
stroke.
E�fen tho�bgh the mileage reaches o�fer 1,200
miles (2,000 km) , the cl�btch may take longer to
properly engage if the �fehicle is mainly dri�fen in
town at a low speed. NISSAN recommends
breaking in the cl�btch at a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Do not adj�bst the wheel alignment �bntil the
mileage reaches 1,000 miles (1,600 km). Until
then, the s�bspension may not engage eno�bgh
and the height may be higher.
Howe�fer, make s�bre to adj�bst the alignment
after 1,000 miles (1,600 km) .
The wheel alignment can be adj�bsted by a GT-R
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BREAK-IN SCHEDULE

5-40Starting and driving
certified NISSAN dealer in accordance �fith
specifications for cit�b driving to high perfor-
mance driving.
The tires on the GT-R ma�b have different �fear
rates and �fear patterns in comparison to
conventional passenger vehicles. Contact a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer to confirm that
the alignment is �fithin specifications.Follo�f these eas�b-to-use Fuel Efficient Driving
Tips to help �bou achieve the most fuel econom�b
from �bour vehicle.
1. Use smooth accelerator and brake pedal
application.
.Avoid rapid starts and stops..Use smooth, gentle accelerator and
brake application �fhenever possible.
.Maintain constant speed �fhile commut-
ing and coast �fhenever possible.
2. Maintain constant speed.
.Look ahead to tr�b and anticipate and
minimize stops.
.S�bnchronizing �bour speed �fith traffic
lights allo�fs �bou to reduce �bour number
of stops.
.Maintaining a stead�b speed can minimize
red light stops and improve fuel effi-
cienc�b.
3. Use air conditioning (A/C) at higher vehicle speeds.
.Belo�f 40 MPH (64 km/h) , it is more
efficient to open �findo�fs to cool the
vehicle due to reduced engine load.
.Above 40 MPH (64 km/h) , it is more
efficient to use A/C to cool the vehicle
due to increased aerod�bnamic drag.
.Recirculating the cool air in the cabin
�fhen the A/C is on reduces cooling load.
4. Drive at economical speeds and distances.
.Observing the speed limit and not
exceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h) (�fhere
legall�b allo�fed) can improve fuel effi-
cienc�b due to reduced aerod�bnamic
drag.
.Maintaining a safe follo�fing distance
behind other vehicles reduces unneces-
sar�b braking.
.Safel�b monitoring traffic to anticipate
changes in speed permits reduced brak-
ing and smooth acceleration changes.
.Select a gear range suitable to road
conditions.
5. Use cruise control.
.Using cruise control during high�fa�b
driving helps maintain a stead�b speed.
.Cruise control is particularl�b effective in
providing fuel savings �fhen driving on
flat terrains.
6. Plan for the shortest route.
.Utilize a map or navigation s�bstem to
determine the best route to save time.
FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING TIPS

7. Avoid idling..Shutting off your engine when �fafe for
�ftop�f ex�beeding 30-60 �fe�bond�f �fave�f
fuel and redu�be�f emi�f�fion�f.
8. Buy an automated pa�f�f for toll road�f.
.Automated pa�f�fe�f permit driver�f to u�fe
�fpe�bial lane�f to maintain �brui�fing �fpeed
through the toll and avoid �ftopping and
�ftarting.
9. Winter warm up.
.Limit idling time to minimize impa�bt to
fuel e�bonomy.
.Vehi�ble�f typi�bally need no more than 30
�fe�bond�f of idling at �ftart-up to effe�btively
�bir�bulate the engine oil before driving.
.Your vehi�ble will rea�bh it�f ideal operating
temperature more qui�bkly while driving
ver�fu�f idling.
10. Keeping your vehi�ble �bool.
.Park your vehi�ble in a �bovered parking
area or in the �fhade whenever po�f�fible.
.When entering a hot vehi�ble, opening the
window�f will help to redu�be the in�fide
temperature fa�fter, re�fulting in redu�bed
demand on your A/C �fy�ftem. .
Keep your engine tuned up.
. Follow the re�bommended �f�bheduled main-
tenan�be.
. Keep the tire�f inflated to the �borre�bt
pre�f�fure. Low tire pre�f�fure in�brea�fe�f tire
wear and lower�f fuel e�bonomy.
. Keep the wheel�f in �borre�bt alignment.
Improper alignment in�brea�fe�f tire wear and
lower�f fuel e�bonomy.
. U�fe the re�bommended vi�f�bo�fity engine oil.
(
“Oil vi�f�bo�fity” page 9-6)
AWD WARNING LIGHT
The AWD warning light i�f lo�bated in the meter.
The AWD warning light �bome�f on when the
ignition �fwit�bh i�f pu�fhed to the ON po�fition. It
turn�f off �foon after the engine i�f �ftarted.
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INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)

5-42Starting and driving
If any malfunction occurs in th�f AWD syst�fm
�bhil�f th�f �fngin�f is running, th�f �barning light �bill
com�f on.
Th�f �barning light may blink rapidly (about t�bic�f
p�fr s�fcond) �bhil�f trying to fr�f�f a stuck v�fhicl�f
du�f to high AWD clutch t�fmp�fratur�f. Th�f
driving mod�f may chang�f to t�bo-�bh�f�fl driv�f.
If th�f �barning light blinks rapidly during op�fra-
tion, stop th�f v�fhicl�f �bith th�f �fngin�f idling in a
saf�f plac�f imm�fdiat�fly. Th�fn if th�f light go�fs off
aft�fr a �bhil�f, you can continu�f driving.
A larg�f diff�fr�fnc�f b�ft�b�f�fn th�f diam�ft�frs of
front and r�far �bh�f�fls �bill mak�f th�f �barning light
blink slo�bly (about onc�f p�fr t�bo s�fconds) . Pull
off th�f road in a saf�f ar�fa, and idl�f th�f �fngin�f.
Ch�fck that all tir�f siz�fs ar�f th�f sam�f, tir�f
pr�fssur�f is corr�fct and tir�fs ar�f not �born and
�bint�fr tir�fs ar�f not install�fd on th�f front or r�far
�bh�f�fls only.
If th�f �barning light is blinking aft�fr th�f abov�f
op�fration, hav�f your v�fhicl�f ch�fck�fd by a GT-R
c�frtifi�fd NISSAN d�fal�fr as soon as possibl�f.
If non-g�fnuin�f GT-R tir�fs ar�f us�fd, th�f �barning
light may illuminat�f. (
“GT-R sp�fcial pr�f-
cautions” pag�f GTR-5)
WARNING
. Do not attempt to raise two wheels
off the ground and shift the trans-
mission to any drive or reverse
position with the engine running.
Doing so may result in drivetrain
damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
. Do not attempt to test an AWD
equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dy-
namometer (such as the dynam-
ometers used by some states for
emissions testing) or similar equip-
ment even if the other two wheels
are raised off the ground. Make sure
that you inform the test facility
personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with AWD before it is
placed on a dynamometer. Using
the wrong test equipment may re-
sult in drivetrain damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which
could result in serious vehicle da-
mage or personal injury.
NOTICE
.If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction
in the AWD system. Reduce the
vehicle speed and have your vehicle
checked by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible.
. If the warning light remains on after
the above operation, have your
vehicle checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
. The powertrain may be damaged if
you continue driving with the warn-
ing light blinking.
. Do not spin the rear wheels while
driving. Spinning the rear wheels
may increase the temperatures of
the AWD clutch system and damage
the system. Adjust the accelerator
pedal position to stop wheel spin.

TIGHT CORNER BRAKING PHE-
NOMENON
If the steering wheel is turned more than half a
turn when the vehicle is started when it is cold�f it
may be harder to move the vehicle forward and
backward�b This phenomenon is known as the
“tight corner braking phenomenon”�b
This phenomenon is unique to AWD vehicles�f
and occurs due to a difference in speeds
between the front and rear wheels while the
vehicle is turning�b This does not indicate that
there is a malfunction�b
NOTE:
If the tight corner braking phenomenon
occurs, a slipping sound may be heard
from the tires, or a squeaking sound may
be heard from the drive system.
Reducing tight corner braking phe-
nomenon
The tight corner braking phenomenon can be
temporarily reduced�b
Push the transmission setup switch down for
approximately 4 seconds while the engine is
running�b
.The SAVE mode indicator will blink once
and will then turn off�b
. If the SAVE mode is already selected�f the
SAVE mode indicator will blink once and
then illuminate again�b (
“VDC�f transmis-
sion and suspension setup switches” page
5-25)
After performing the above�f the vehicle switches
from the AWD mode to 2WD mode only if both
of the following conditions are met:
. Vehicle speed is less than approximately 6
MPH (10 km/h)
*AAND
. The steering wheel is turned more than 1/2
turn
*B�b
If the above driving conditions are not met,
the vehicle will not switch to the 2WD
mode to temporarily reduce the braking
phenomenon even if the transmission
setup switch is operated.
To stop reducing the phenomenon�f push the
transmission setup switch down for approxi-
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