NISSAN GT-R 2015 R35 Owners Manual

6-8In case of emergency
WARNING
.Do not continue to drive if your
vehicle overheats. Doing so could
cause engine damage or a vehicle
fire.
. To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never remove the radiator
filler cap and the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is still hot.
When the cap is removed, pressur-
ized hot water will spurt out, possi-
bly causing serious injury.
. Do not open the hood if steam is
coming out.
If your vehicle is overheatin�f (indicated by an
e�btremely hi�fh temperature �fau�fe readin�f) , or if
you feel a lack of en�fine power, detect unusual
noise, etc., take the followin�f steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the parkin�f brake and move the shift lever to
the
&Pposition.
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the temperature control to
ma�bimum hot and fan control to hi�fh speed. 3. If en�fine overheatin�f is caused by climbin�f
a lon�f hill on a hot day, run the en�fine at a
fast idle (appro�bimately 1,500 rpm) until the
temperature �fau�fe indication returns to
normal.
4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escapin�f from the radiator
before openin�f the hood. (If steam or
coolant is escapin�f, turn off the en�fine.)
Do not open the hood further until no steam
or coolant can be seen.
5. Open the en�fine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
6. Visually check drive belts for dama�fe or looseness. Also check if the coolin�f fan is
runnin�f. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leakin�f,
the drive belts are missin�f or loose, or the
coolin�f fan does not run, stop the en�fine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or
the engine cooling fan. The engine
cooling fan can start at any time.
7. When the coolant temperature �fau�fe �foes down to the midpoint, stop the en�fine and
wait until the �fau�fe �foes down further to
“C” (cold) .
8. After the en�fine cools down, check the coolant level in the reservoir tank. Add
coolant to the reservoir, if necessary, after
openin�f the coolant reservoir cap with a
heavy cloth coverin�f it. (
“En�fine cool-
in�f system” pa�fe 8-10)
9. Have your vehicle repaired at the nearest GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

When towing your vehicle, all State (\frovincial in
Canada) and local regulation\b for towing mu\bt
be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could
damage your vehicle. Towing in\btruction\b are
available from a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
Local \bervice operator\b are familiar with the
applicable law\b and procedure\b for towing. To
a\b\bure proper towing and to prevent accidental
damage to your vehicle, NISSAN recommend\b
that you have a \bervice operator tow your
vehicle. It i\b advi\bable to have the \bervice
operator carefully read the following precau-
tion\b.
WARNING
.Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
. Never get under your vehicle after it
has been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
Always attach safety chains before
towing.
TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
NISSAN
NISSAN recommend\b that towing dollie\b be
u\bed when towing your vehicle or the vehicle be
placed on a flat bed truck a\b illu\btrated.
NOTICE
Never tow the vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground as this may cause
serious and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
In case of emergency6-9
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

6-10In case of emergency
FrontRear
VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a
stuck vehicle)
WARNING
.Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
. Do not spin your tires at high speed.
This could cause them to explode
and result in serious injury. Parts of
your vehicle could also overheat
and be damaged.
Pulling a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck i\f sa\fd, s\fo\b, mud, etc.,
use a to\b strap or other device desig\fed
specifically for vehicle recovery. Al\bays follo\b
the ma\fufacturer’s i\fstructio\fs for the recovery
device.
Front:
Usi\fg a suitable tool \brapped \bith a cloth
*1,
remove the cover
*2from the fro\ft bumper.
Securely i\fstall the vehicle recovery hook
*3
stored i\f the toolbox located u\fder the fro\ft
passe\fger’s floor. Use the \bheel \fut \bre\fch
*4
as illustrated to secure the recovery hook.
Attach the to\b strap to the recovery hook. Make
sure that the hook is properly secured i\f the

original place after use.
Rear:
The rear hook
*5is designed as the reco�fery
hook.
To remo�fe the co�fer
*6from the rear bumper�b
first push in the tabs
*7until they unlatch and
then pull the co�fer.
Securely install the reco�fery hook
*3to the
attaching mount located on the rear bumper.
Make sure that the reco�fery hook is properly
secured in its storage location after use.
Do not use the tie down hooks for towing or
�fehicle reco�fery.
CAUTION
. Do not use the vehicle tie downs to
free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow,
mud, etc.
. Always pull the cable straight out
from the vehicle. Never pull on the
vehicle at an angle.
. Pulling devices such as ropes or
canvas straps are not recommended
for use in vehicle towing or recov- ery.
NOTICE
.
Tow chains or cables must be at-
tached only to the vehicle recovery
hooks or main structural members
of the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehi-
cle body will be damaged.
. Never tow a vehicle using the vehi-
cle tie downs or recovery hooks.
. Pulling devices should be routed so
they do not touch any part of the
suspension, steering, brake or cool-
ing systems.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
If your �fehicle is stuck in sand�b snow�b mud�b etc.�b
use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system and select SAVE mode with the
transmission setup switch. (
“VDC�b
transmission and suspension setup
switches” page 5-25)
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the �fehicle is clear of obstructions.
In case of emergency6-11

7 Appearance and care
Cleaning exterior..................�(..................�(..................�(................ 7-2
Matte paint care (i�f so equippe�b) ..................�(................ 7-2
Washing ..................�(..................�(..................�(..................�(........ 7-3
Waxing ..................�(..................�(..................�(..................�(.......... 7-4
Removing spots ..................�(..................�(..................�(............ 7-4
Un�berbo�by ..................�(..................�(..................�(..................�(.... 7-5
Glass ..................�(..................�(..................�(..................�(............. 7-5
Wheels ..................�(..................�(..................�(..................�(.......... 7-5
Chrome parts ..................�(..................�(..................�(................ 7-5
Outsi�be �boor han�bles ..................�(..................�(..................�(. 7-6
Tire �bressing ..................�(..................�(..................�(..................�( 7-6 Dry carbon �fiber parts (i�f so equippe�b) ..................�(... 7-6
Cleaning interior ..................�(..................�(..................�(................ 7-7 Air �fresheners ..................�(..................�(..................�(.............. 7-7
Floor mats ..................�(..................�(..................�(..................�(.. 7-8
Seat belts ..................�(..................�(..................�(..................�(... 7-8
Corrosion protection ..................�(..................�(..................�(......... 7-9
Most common �factors contributing to
vehicle corrosion ..................�(..................�(..................�(........ 7-9
Environmental �factors in�fluence the rate
o�f corrosion ..................�(..................�(..................�(................. 7-9
To protect your vehicle �from corrosion ..................�(. 7-10
7 Appearance and care
Cleaning exterior ..................�(..................�(..................�(................ 7-2
Matte paint care (i�f so equippe�b) ..................�(................ 7-2
Washing ..................�(..................�(..................�(..................�(........ 7-3
Waxing ..................�(..................�(..................�(..................�(.......... 7-4
Removing spots ..................�(..................�(..................�(............ 7-4
Un�berbo�by ..................�(..................�(..................�(..................�(.... 7-5
Glass ..................�(..................�(..................�(..................�(............. 7-5
Wheels ..................�(..................�(..................�(..................�(.......... 7-5
Chrome parts ..................�(..................�(..................�(................ 7-5
Outsi�be �boor han�bles ..................�(..................�(..................�(. 7-6
Tire �bressing ..................�(..................�(..................�(..................�( 7-6 Dry carbon �fiber parts (i�f so equippe�b) ..................�(... 7-6
Cleaning interior ..................�(..................�(..................�(................ 7-7 Air �fresheners ..................�(..................�(..................�(.............. 7-7
Floor mats ..................�(..................�(..................�(..................�(.. 7-8
Seat belts ..................�(..................�(..................�(..................�(... 7-8
Corrosion protection ..................�(..................�(..................�(......... 7-9
Most common �factors contributing to
vehicle corrosion ..................�(..................�(..................�(........ 7-9
Environmental �factors in�fluence the rate
o�f corrosion ..................�(..................�(..................�(................. 7-9
To protect your vehicle �from corrosion ..................�(. 7-10

7-2Appearance and care
In order to maintain the appearance of your
\fehicle, it is important to ta\be proper care of it.
To protect the paint surfaces, wash your \fehicle
as soon as you can:
.after a rainfall to pre\fent possible damage
from acid rain
. after dri\fing on coastal roads
. when contaminants such as soot, bird
droppings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs
get on the paint surface
. when dust or mud builds up on the surface
Whene\fer possible, store or par\b your \fehicle
inside a garage or in a co\fered area.
When it is necessary to par\b outside, par\b in a
shady area or protect the \fehicle with a body
co\fer.
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface
when putting on or removing the body
cover.MATTE PAINT CARE (if so equipped)
If your \fehicle is equipped with matte paint,
special care is necessary to clean your \fehicle to
maintain the appearance of the matte paint.
CAUTION
Failure to follow the proper matte paint
care instructions can permanently af-
fect the appearance of the paint. Im-
proper care can result in shiny spots,
rub marks or other damage. This da-
mage can only be repaired at a body
shop trained in matte paint repair.
Damage resulting from improper matte
paint care is not covered under NIS-
SAN’s new vehicle limited warranty.
. Do not use an automatic car wash.
. Do not rub the paint.
. Only use cleaners and soaps that
are specifically formulated for matte
paint.
. Do not use terry cloth towels to
wash or dry the vehicle.
. Do not rub repeatedly with any
cleaning material to minimize the
risk of burnishing a shiny spot. .
Hand wash with a wet microfiber
cloth, dry with clean damp chamois,
and use light pressure with a micro-
fiber towel. Minimize the pressure
you use.
. Test all cleaning products on a
hidden part of the vehicle (such as
under the rocker sills) to make
certain they do not affect the ap-
pearance of the matte paint.
. Pre-rinse the vehicle before wash-
ing to remove coarse dirt that can
scratch the paint.
. Do not wash using a pressure
washer.
. Spot treat heavy dirt accumulation
with a cleaner made for matte paint.
. Do not use solvent based tar and
bug remover products to clean the
vehicle.
. Do not use waxes and sealers, even
those specifically formulated for
matte paint. These products may
affect the appearance (add shine)
of the matte paint.
CLEANING EXTERIOR

Washing
Hand wash the vehicle for best results. �fark the
vehicle in a cool, shaded area, out of direct
sunlight. �bead these procedures and gather the
necessary equipment and supplies before
washing the vehicle.
Equipment/Supplies:
.Vehicle soap specifically made for matte
paint
. Microfiber cloth
. Chamois cloth, for drying
. Two buckets with grit guards or dirt separa-
tors (available at many automotive supply or
detaining supply sources) .
1. Clean the wheels.
.Use a product specifically formulated to
clean wheels.
.Do not get any wheel cleaner on the
paint. Immediately wash and rinse the
paint if any wheel clear contacts the
paint.
.Do not use the same cleaning materials
to clean the wheels and paint.
2. Fill the buckets.
.Fill one bucket (with dirt separator grid at
the bottom) with vehicle soap specifically
made for matte paint and water. Follow the soap manufacturer’s instructions.
.Fill the second bucket with clean water
for rinsing the wash cloth.
.Always rinse the wash cloth in the clean
water before putting the wash cloth into
the cleaning solution.
3. Inspect the car for areas with heavy soiling or spots and, if necessary, treat these areas
first, before washing the entire vehicle.
4. �bemove large pieces of dirt by spraying the vehicle with a hose.
5. Soak the wash cloth in the soap solution and wash the vehicle lightly. Work in small
sections from the bottom of the vehicle to
the top.
.Wash a section then rinse the soapy
section of the vehicle completely before
starting another section.
.Keep the clean sections of the vehicle
wet as the remaining sections are com-
pleted.
6. Use a clean damp chamois to dry the vehicle before it air dries. If the undried surfaces
start to air dry, redampen those areas.
.Do not allow surface to air dry. Air drying
allows water spots to form.
WASHING
Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet sponge and
plenty of water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly
using a mild soap, a special vehicle soap or
general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with
clean, lukewarm (never hot) water.
NOTICE
. Do not use an automatic car wash.
The rear spoiler may be damaged.
. Do not use car washes that use acid
in the detergent. Some car washes,
especially brushless ones, use some
acid for cleaning. The acid may react
with some plastic vehicle compo-
nents, causing them to crack. This
could affect their appearance, and
also could cause them not to func-
tion properly. Always check with
your car wash to confirm that acid
is not used.
. Do not wash the vehicle with strong
household soap, strong chemical
detergents, gasoline or solvents.
. Do not wash the vehicle in direct
sunlight or while the vehicle body is
hot, as the surface may become
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7-4Appearance and care
water-spotted.
. Avoid using tight-napped or rough
cloths, such as washing mitts. Care
must be taken when removing
caked-on dirt or other foreign sub-
stances so the paint surface is not
scratched or damaged.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with \flenty of clean
water.
\bnside flanges, seams and folds on the doors,
hatches and hood are \farticularly vulnerable to
the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas
must be regularly cleaned. Take care that the
drain holes in the lower edge of the door are
o\fen. S\fray water under the body and in the
wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash away
road salt.
Avoid leaving water s\fots on the \faint surface
by using a dam\f chamois to dry the vehicle.WAXING
Regular waxing \frotects the \faint surface and
hel\fs retain new vehicle a\f\fearance. Polishing
is recommended to remove built-u\f wax residue
and to avoid a weathered a\f\fearance before
rea\f\flying wax.
A GT-R certified N\bSSAN dealer can assist you
in choosing the \fro\fer \froduct.
. Wax your vehicle only after a thorough
washing. Follow the instructions su\f\flied
with the wax.
. Do not use a wax containing any abrasives,
cutting com\founds or cleaners that may
damage the vehicle finish.
Machine com\found or aggressive \folishing on a
base coat/clear coat \faint finish may dull the
finish or leave swirl marks.
WARNING
Do not use wax on the glass, rubber or
plastic parts around the glass or door.
This may prevent the window operation
or cause poor visibility and the wax
cannot be coated uniformly.
NOTICE
. Do not use compound agents on
clear-coated dry carbon fiber parts
(such as the NISMO model’s bum-
per, side sill protector, rear spoiler,
etc.) .
. Do not use any chemical agents
(wax, coating agent, compound
agent, etc.) on matte-painted dry
carbon fiber parts (such as the rear
diffuser, a rear spoiler that is of
specifications other than NISMO,
etc.) .
REMOVING SPOTS
Remove tar and oil s\fots, industrial dust,
insects, and tree sa\f as quickly as \fossible
from the \faint surface to avoid lasting damage
or staining. S\fecial cleaning \froducts are
available at a GT-R certified N\bSSAN dealer or
any automotive accessory stores.

UNDERBODY
In areas where road salt is used in winter, the
underbody must be cleaned re\fularly. This will
pre\bent dirt and salt from buildin\f up and
causin\f the acceleration of corrosion on the
underbody and suspension. Before the winter
period and a\fain in the sprin\f, the underseal
must be checked and, if necessary, re-treated.
GLASS
Use \flass cleaner to remo\be smoke and dust
film from the \flass surfaces. It is normal for \flass
to become coated with a film after the \behicle is
parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft
cloth will easily remo\be this film.
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the win-
dows, do not use sharp-edged tools,
abrasive cleaners or chlorine-based
disinfectant cleaners. They could da-
mage the electrical conductors, radio
antenna elements or rear window
defroster elements.
WHEELS
Wash the wheels when washin\f the \behicle to
maintain their appearance.
.Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is chan\fed or the underside of the
\behicle is washed.
. Inspect wheel rims re\fularly for dents or
corrosion. Such dama\fe may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
. NISSAN recommends that the road wheels
be waxed to protect a\fainst road salt in
areas where it is used durin\f winter.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaners when
washing the wheels.
Aluminum alloy wheels
Wash re\fularly with a spon\fe dampened in a
mild soap solution, especially durin\f winter
months in areas where road salt is used. Salt
could discolor the wheels if not remo\bed.
The dark chrome coat wheel is specially coated
to a distincti\be color. It may discolor to black
dependin\f on stora\fe conditions. If only one
wheel is chan\fed, it may be different color with other wheels. If the wheel is chan\fed, consult
with a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
NOTICE
Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:
.
Do not use a cleaner that uses
strong acid or alkali contents to
clean the wheels.
. Do not apply wheel cleaners to the
wheels when they are hot. The
wheel temperature should be the
same as ambient temperature.
. Rinse the wheel to completely re-
move the cleaner within 15 minutes
after the cleaner is applied.
CHROME PARTS
Clean chrome parts re\fularly with a non-
abrasi\be chrome polish to maintain the finish.
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