NISSAN GT-R 2015 R35 Owners Manual

7-6Appearance and care
OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES
After driving on a road where salt is \fsed in
winter, immediately wash and \blean the o\ftside
door handles that are provided with a spe\bial
\boating. This will keep the bea\ftif\fl finish longer.
TIRE DRESSING
NISSAN does not re\bommend the \fse of tire
dressings. Tire man\ffa\bt\frers apply a \boating to
the tires to help red\f\be dis\boloration of the
r\fbber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it
may rea\bt with the \boating and form a \bom-
po\fnd. This \bompo\fnd may \bome off the tire
while driving and stain the vehi\ble paint.
If yo\f \bhoose to \fse a tire dressing, take the
following pre\ba\ftions:
.Use a water-based tire dressing. The \boat-
ing on the tire dissolves more easily with an
oil-based tire dressing.
. Apply a light \boat of tire dressing to help
prevent it from entering the tire tread/
grooves (where it wo\fld be diffi\b\flt to
remove) .
. Wipe off ex\bess tire dressing \fsing a dry
towel. Make s\fre the tire dressing is
\bompletely removed from the tire tread/
grooves. .
Allow the tire dressing to dry as re\bom-
mended by tire dressing man\ffa\bt\frer.
DRY CARBON FIBER PARTS (if so
equipped)
Be\ba\fse of the \bhara\bteristi\bs of the material,
the dry \barbon fiber parts may t\frn yellow d\fe to
expos\fre to \fltraviolet rays. The s\frfa\bes of dry
\barbon fiber parts are \boated with a spe\bial
\fltraviolet prote\btion paint. To maintain the
appearan\be of these parts, it is important to
take proper \bare of them.
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.) .
. When dry carbon fiber parts become
dirty, prepare a dilute cleaning solu- tion by mixing one capful of mild
detergent in a bucket of water, and
use that mixture to clean the parts.
NOTE:
The surfaces of the dry carbon fiber parts
are lightly coated like a race car so that
you can feel the proper texture of real
carbon, which may feel rough. This is
normal.

Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior
trim, \flastic \farts and seats using a vacuum
cleaner or soft bristled brush. \bi\fe the vinyl and
leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth dam-
\fened in mild soa\f solution, then wi\fe clean
with a dry soft cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in order to
maintain the a\f\fearance of the leather.
Before using any fabric \frotector, read the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Some fabric
\frotectors contain chemicals that may stain or
bleach the seat material.
Use a cloth dam\fened only with water, to clean
the meter and gauge lens.
WARNING
Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can
damage the seat or occupant classifica-
tion sensor. This can also affect the
operation of the air bag system and
result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION
.Never use benzine, thinner, or any
similar material.
. For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dam-
pened with water. Never use a rough
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or
any kind of solvent or paper towel
with a chemical cleaning agent.
They will scratch or cause discolora-
tion to the lens.
. Do not spray any liquid such as
water on the meter lens. Spraying
liquid may cause the system to
malfunction.
NOTICE
.Small dirt particles can be abrasive
and damaging to the leather sur-
faces and should be removed
promptly. Do not use saddle soap,
car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning
fluids, solvents, detergents or am-
monia-based cleaners as they may
damage the leather’s natural finish. .
Never use fabric protectors unless
recommended by the manufacturer.
. Do not use glass or plastic cleaner
on meter or gauge lens covers. It
may damage the lens cover.
AIR FRESHENERS
Most air fresheners use a solvent that could
affect the vehicle interior. If an air freshener is
used, take the following \frecautions:
.Hanging-ty\fe air fresheners can cause
\fermanent discoloration when they contact
vehicle interior surfaces. Place the air
freshener in a location that allows it to hang
free and not contact an interior surface.
. Liquid-ty\fe air fresheners ty\fically cli\f on
the vents. These \froducts can cause
immediate damage and discoloration when
s\filled on interior surfaces.
Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions before using air fresheners.
Appearance and care7-7
CLEANING INTERIOR

7-8Appearance and care
FLOOR MATS
WARNING
To avoid potential pedal interference
that may result in a collision or injury:
.NEVER place a floor mat on top of
another floor mat in the driver front
position.
. Use only genuine NISSAN floor
mats specifically designed for use
in your vehicle model. See your
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for
more information.
. Properly position the mats in the
floorwell using the floor mat posi-
tioning aid. See “Floor mat posi-
tioning aid” later in this section.
The use of genuine NISSAN floor \fats can
e\btend the life of your vehicle carpet and \fake it
easier to clean the interior. Mats should be
\faintained with regular cleaning and replaced if
they beco\fe e\bcessively worn.
Floor mat positioning aid
This \fodel includes front floor \fat brackets to
act as floor \fat positioning aid. NISSAN floor
\fats have been specially designed for your
vehicle \fodel. The floor \fats have gro\f\fet
holes in the\f. To install, si\fply position the \fat
by placing the floor \fat bracket through the floor
\fat gro\f\fet hole while centering the \fat in the
floorwell.
Periodically check to \fake certain that the \fats
are properly positioned.
Bracket positions
The illustration shows the location of the floor
\fat brackets.
SEAT BELTS
The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping the\f
with a sponge da\fpened in a \fild soap
solution. Allow the belts to dry co\fpletely in
the shade before using the\f. (
“Seat belt
\faintenance” page 1-13)

WARNING
Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in
the retractor. NEVER use bleach, dye, or
chemical solvents to clean the seat
belts, since these materials may se-
verely weaken the seat belt webbing.
Cleaning the power window finisher
Moisten a soft cloth with neutral detergent and
wipe off the dirt on the power window finisher
*1.
\ffter wiping off the dirt, soak a cloth with water
and wring it out thoroughly, then wipe off the
neutral detergent.
NOTICE
Some cleaners may cause the paint to
peel or cause spots to occur. If using a
cleaner, consult with a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
MOST COMMON FACTORS CON-
TRIBUTING TO VEHICLE CORRO-
SION
. \bhe accumulation of moisture-retaining\. dirt
and debris in body panel sections, cavities,
and other areas.
. Damage to paint and other protective coat-
ings caused by gravel and stone chips or
minor traffic accidents.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS IN-
FLUENCE THE RATE OF CORRO-
SION
Moisture
\fccumulation of sand, dirt and water on the
vehicle body underside can accelerate corro-
sion. Wet floor coverings will not dry completely
inside the vehicle, and should be removed for
drying to avoid floor panel corrosion.
Relative humidity
Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high
relative humidity, especially those areas where
the temperatures stay above freezing where
atmospheric pollution exists, or where road salt
is used.
Appearance and care7-9
CORROSION PROTECTION

7-10Appearance and care
Temperature
A temperature increase will accelerate the rate
\ff c\frr\fsi\fn t\f th\fse parts which are n\ft well
ventilated\b
Air pollution
Industrial p\flluti\fn, the presence \ff salt in the air
in c\fastal areas, \fr heavy r\fad salt use will
accelerate the c\frr\fsi\fn pr\fcess\b R\fad salt will
als\f accelerate the disintegrati\fn \ff paint
surfaces\b
TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM
CORROSION
.Wash and wax y\fur vehicle \fften t\f keep the
vehicle clean\b
. Always check f\fr min\fr damage t\f the paint
and repair it as s\f\fn as p\fssible\b
. Keep drain h\fles at the b\ftt\fm \ff the d\f\frs
\fpen t\f av\fid water accumulati\fn\b
. Check the underb\fdy f\fr accumulati\fn \ff
sand, dirt \fr salt\b If present, wash with water
as s\f\fn as p\fssible\b
CAUTION
.NEVER remove dirt, sand or other
debris from the passenger compart-
ment by washing it out with a hose.
Remove dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
. Never allow water or other liquids to
come in contact with electronic
components inside the vehicle as
this may damage them.
Chemicals used f\fr r\fad surface deicing are
extremely c\frr\fsive\b They accelerate c\frr\fsi\fn
and deteri\frati\fn \ff underb\fdy c\fmp\fnents
such as the exhaust system, fuel and brake
lines, brake cables, fl\f\fr pan and fenders\b
In winter, the underbody must be cleaned
periodically.
F\fr additi\fnal pr\ftecti\fn against rust and
c\frr\fsi\fn, which may be required in s\fme areas,
c\fnsult a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer\b

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement..................�l..................�l..................�l. 8-3
Scheduled maintenance ..................�l..................�l............... 8-3
�feneral maintenance ..................�l..................�l..................�l.. 8-3
Where to go �bor service ..................�l..................�l............... 8-3
�feneral maintenance ..................�l..................�l..................�l........ 8-4 Explanation o�b maintenance items ..................�l............... 8-4
Maintenance precautions ..................�l..................�l..................�l. 8-6
Engine compartment check locations ..................�l............... 8-8 Removing the cowl top cover ..................�l..................�l..... 8-9
Engine cooling system ..................�l..................�l..................�l... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ..................�l..................�l. 8-11
Changing engine coolant ..................�l..................�l.......... 8-12
Engine oil ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l........ 8-13
Checking engine oil level ..................�l..................�l.......... 8-13
Changing engine oil and �bilter ..................�l..................�l.. 8-14
Transmission oil ..................�l..................�l..................�l............... 8-14
Power steering �bluid ..................�l..................�l..................�l........ 8-14
Brake �bluid ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l....... 8-15
Window washer �bluid ..................�l..................�l..................�l..... 8-16
Battery ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l.............. 8-17
Precautions ..................�l..................�l..................�l................. 8-17
Fluid level check ..................�l..................�l..................�l........ 8-18
Jump starting ..................�l..................�l..................�l.............. 8-19 Drive belts ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l...... 8-19
Spark plugs ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l.... 8-20
Replacing spark plugs ..................�l..................�l............. 8-20
Air cleaner ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l...... 8-21
Windshield wiper blades ..................�l..................�l................ 8-22 Cleaning ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l.. 8-22
Replacing the wiper blades ..................�l..................�l... 8-22
Brakes ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l............. 8-23 Sel�b-adjusting brakes ..................�l..................�l............... 8-23
Brake pad wear warning ..................�l..................�l......... 8-23
High per�bormance brake system ..................�l............. 8-23
Replacing the brake pads ..................�l..................�l....... 8-24
Fuses ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l............... 8-24
Engine compartment ..................�l..................�l................ 8-24
Passenger compartment ..................�l..................�l......... 8-25
Intelligent Key battery replacement ..................�l................ 8-27
Lights ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l............... 8-29 Headlights ..................�l..................�l..................�l................. 8-30
Exterior and interior lights ..................�l..................�l....... 8-30
Wheels and tires ..................�l..................�l..................�l............ 8-32
Tire pressure ..................�l..................�l..................�l............ 8-32
Tire and loading in�bormation label ..................�l.......... 8-35
Checking the tire pressure ..................�l..................�l..... 8-36
8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement ..................�l..................�l..................�l. 8-3
Scheduled maintenance ..................�l..................�l............... 8-3
�feneral maintenance ..................�l..................�l..................�l.. 8-3
Where to go �bor service ..................�l..................�l............... 8-3
�feneral maintenance ..................�l..................�l..................�l........ 8-4 Explanation o�b maintenance items ..................�l............... 8-4
Maintenance precautions ..................�l..................�l..................�l. 8-6
Engine compartment check locations ..................�l............... 8-8 Removing the cowl top cover ..................�l..................�l..... 8-9
Engine cooling system ..................�l..................�l..................�l... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ..................�l..................�l. 8-11
Changing engine coolant ..................�l..................�l.......... 8-12
Engine oil ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l........ 8-13
Checking engine oil level ..................�l..................�l.......... 8-13
Changing engine oil and �bilter ..................�l..................�l.. 8-14
Transmission oil ..................�l..................�l..................�l............... 8-14
Power steering �bluid ..................�l..................�l..................�l........ 8-14
Brake �bluid ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l....... 8-15
Window washer �bluid ..................�l..................�l..................�l..... 8-16
Battery ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l.............. 8-17
Precautions ..................�l..................�l..................�l................. 8-17
Fluid level check ..................�l..................�l..................�l........ 8-18
Jump starting ..................�l..................�l..................�l.............. 8-19 Drive belts ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l...... 8-19
Spark plugs ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l.... 8-20
Replacing spark plugs ..................�l..................�l............. 8-20
Air cleaner ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l...... 8-21
Windshield wiper blades ..................�l..................�l................ 8-22 Cleaning ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l.. 8-22
Replacing the wiper blades ..................�l..................�l... 8-22
Brakes ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l............. 8-23 Sel�b-adjusting brakes ..................�l..................�l............... 8-23
Brake pad wear warning ..................�l..................�l......... 8-23
High per�bormance brake system ..................�l............. 8-23
Replacing the brake pads ..................�l..................�l....... 8-24
Fuses ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l............... 8-24
Engine compartment ..................�l..................�l................ 8-24
Passenger compartment ..................�l..................�l......... 8-25
Intelligent Key battery replacement ..................�l................ 8-27
Lights ..................�l..................�l..................�l..................�l............... 8-29 Headlights ..................�l..................�l..................�l................. 8-30
Exterior and interior lights ..................�l..................�l....... 8-30
Wheels and tires ..................�l..................�l..................�l............ 8-32
Tire pressure ..................�l..................�l..................�l............ 8-32
Tire and loading in�bormation label ..................�l.......... 8-35
Checking the tire pressure ..................�l..................�l..... 8-36

Some day-to-day and regular maintenance is
essential to maintain your vehicle good mechan-
ical condition�f as well as its emission and engine
performance�b
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance�f as well as general
maintenance�f is performed�b
As the vehicle owner�f you are the only one who
can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper
maintenance care�b You are a vital link in the
maintenance chain�b
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
For your convenience�f both required and op-
tional scheduled maintenance items are de-
scribed and listed in your NISSAN Service and
Maintenance Guide�b You must refer to that guide
to ensure that necessary maintenance is per-
formed on your vehicle at regular intervals�b
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General maintenance includes those items
which should be checked during normal day-
to-day operation�b They are essential for proper
vehicle operation�b It is your responsibility to
perform these procedures regularly as pre-
scribed�b
Performing general maintenance checks re-
quires minimal mechanical skill and only a fewgeneral automotive tools�b
These checks or inspections can be done by
yourself�f a qualified technician or�f if you prefer�f a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer�b
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE
GT-R certified NISSAN dealers are required to
have additional training and equipment and are
the only NISSAN dealers authorized to perform
warranty work on key vehicle performance
systems such as engine�f transmission�f suspen-
sion and brakes�b
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction�f have the systems
checked and serviced by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer�b
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
and are kept up to date with the latest service
information through technical bulletins�f service
tips�f and in-dealer information systems�b They are
completely qualified to work on NISSAN vehi-
cles
before work begins�b
You can be confident that a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer’s service department performs
the best job to meet the maintenance require-
ments on your vehicle�b
To find a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer near
you�f call 1-866-668-1GTR in the US or 1-800- 387-0122 in Canada�f or go to www�b gtrnissan�b
com/�b
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-3
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT

8-4Maintenance and do-it-yourself
During the normal day-to-day operation o�f the
vehicle, general maintenance �bhould be per-
�formed regularly a�b pre�bcribed in thi�b �bection. I�f
you detect any unu�bual �bound�b, vibration�b or
�bmell, be �bure to check �for the cau�be or have a
GT-R certi�fied NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In
addition, you �bhould noti�fy a GT-R certi�fied
NISSAN dealer i�f you think that repair�b are
required. (
“Maintenance precaution�b”
page 8-6)
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE
ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with “*” is found later in this section.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance item�b li�bted here �bhould be
per�formed �from time to time, unle�b�b otherwi�be
�bpeci�fied.
Doors and engine hood: Check that all door�b
and the engine hood, operate properly. Al�bo
en�bure that all latche�b lock �becurely. Lubricate
hinge�b, latche�b, latch pin�b, roller�b and link�b i�f
nece�b�bary. Make �bure that the �becondary latch
keep�b the hood �from opening when the primary
latch i�b relea�bed.
When driving in area�b u�bing road �balt or other
corro�bive material�b, check lubrication �frequently. Lights*:
Clean the headlight�b on a regular ba�bi�b.
Make �bure that the headlight�b, �btop light�b, tail
light�b, turn �bignal light�b, and other light�b are all
operating properly and in�btalled �becurely. Al�bo
check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When checking
the tire�b, make �bure no wheel nut�b are mi�b�bing,
and check �for any loo�be wheel nut�b. Tighten i�f
nece�b�bary.
Tire rotation*: Tire�b cannot be rotated becau�be
your vehicle i�b equipped with di�f�ferent �bized tire�b
in the �front and rear.
Tires*: Check the pre�b�bure with a gauge o�ften
and alway�b prior to long di�btance trip�b. I�f
nece�b�bary, adju�bt the pre�b�bure in all tire�b to the
pre�b�bure �bpeci�fied. Check care�fully �for damage,
cut�b or exce�b�bive wear.
NOTE:
. You can check the pressure of all four
tires on the multi function display. See
the separate Multi Function Display
Owner’s Manual.
. The tires of this vehicle are filled with
nitrogen gas. When the tire pressure is
low, fill the tires with nitrogen. Contact
a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for
information on filling the tires with
nitrogen. .
If nitrogen is not available, compressed
air may be safely used under normal
driving conditions. However, NISSAN
recommends refilling with nitrogen for
maximum tire performance.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace grommet
�beal o�f tran�bmitter in TPMS, when replacing
each tire by reaching the wear limit.
Tire, wheel alignment and balance: I�f the
vehicle �bhould pull to either �bide while driving on
a �btraight and level road, or i�f you detect uneven
or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need �for
wheel alignment.
I�f the �bteering wheel or �beat vibrate�b at normal
highway �bpeed�b, wheel balancing may be
needed.
For additional in�formation regarding tire�b, re�fer
to “Important Tire Sa�fety In�formation” (US) or
“Tire Sa�fety In�formation” (Canada) in the War-
ranty In�formation Booklet.
Windshield: Clean the wind�bhield on a regular
ba�bi�b. Check the wind�bhield at lea�bt every �bix
month�b �for crack�b or other damage. Have a
damaged wind�bhield repaired by a quali�fied
repair �facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check �for crack�b
or wear i�f they do not wipe properly.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE