window NISSAN GT-R 2015 R35 Owner's Manual

6. Have all passengers get out of the vehiclean\f stan\f in a safe place, away fro\b traffic
an\f clear of the vehicle.
For the tire re\boving proce\fure, see the
following section. (
“Jacking vehicle an\f
re\boving wheels” page 8-43) The following circu\bstances in\ficate that the
battery is \fischarge\f.
.
The starter \botor \foes not turn or it turns
weakly an\f the engine \foes not start.
. The vehicle lights are \buch \fi\b\ber than
usual.
. The soun\f of the horn is weak. The horn
\bakes no soun\f.
NOTICE
When the battery is discharged, do not
close either of the front doors. The
automatic window adjusting function
will not work, and the side roof panel
may be damaged.
To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions an\f precautions below \bust be
followe\f.
For the battery \baintenance infor\bation, see the
following section. (
“Battery” page 8-17)
WARNING
. If done incorrectly, jump starting
can lead to a battery explosion,
resulting in severe injury or death.
It could also damage your vehicle.
. Explosive hydrogen gas is always
present in the vicinity of the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away
from the battery.
. Do not allow battery fluid to come
into contact with eyes, skin, clothing
or painted surfaces. Battery fluid is
a corrosive sulphuric acid solution
which can cause severe burns. If the
fluid should come into contact with
anything, immediately flush the con-
tacted area with water.
. Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.
. The booster battery must be rated at
12 volts. Use of an improperly rated
battery can damage your vehicle.
. Whenever working on or near a
battery, always wear suitable eye
protectors (for example, goggles or
industrial safety spectacles) and
In case of emergency6-5
JUMP STARTING

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

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.
Appearance and care7-5

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

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

8-8Maintenance and do-it-yourself
1. Fuse/fusible link holder
�f. Batter�b
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Air cleaner7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Radiator filler cap
9. Coolant reservoir cap (pressure t�bpe)
10. Coolant reservoir
11. Window washer fluid reservoir
NOTICE
The coolant reservoir is equipped with a
pressure type cap, and the radiator is
equipped with a non-pressure type cap.
Do not switch the radiator filler cap and
the coolant reservoir cap. Doing so will
cause substandard cooling perfor-
mance and overheating.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

8-16Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Check the fluid level in the reserv�fir. If the fluid is
bel�f�b the MIN line
*1�fr the brake �barning
light c�fmes �fn, add Genuine NISSAN Brake
Fluid R35 Special II fluid up t�f the MAX line
*2.
If fluid must be added frequently, the system
sh�fuld be checked by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.
WARNING
Antifreeze is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers
out of the reach of children.
Fill the �bind�f�b �basher fluid reserv�fir peri�fdi-
cally. Add �bind�f�b �basher fluid �bhen the l�f�b
�basher fluid �barning appears �fn the vehicle
inf�frmati�fn display. (
“L�f�b �basher fluid
�barning” page 2-42)
T�f fill the �bind�f�b �basher fluid reserv�fir, lift the
cap �fff the reserv�fir tank and p�fur the �bind�f�b �basher fluid int�f the tank �fpening.
Add a �basher s�flvent t�f the �basher f�fr better
cleaning. In the �binter seas�fn, add a �bindshield
�basher antifreeze. F�fll�f�b the manufacturer’s
instructi�fns f�fr the mixture rati�f.
Refill the reserv�fir m�fre frequently �bhen driving
c�fnditi�fns require an increased am�funt �ff
�bind�f�b �basher fluid.
NOTICE
.
Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for window washer solution.
This may result in damage to the
paint.
. Do not fill the window washer
reservoir tank with washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based washer fluid
concentrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
window washer reservoir tank.
NOTE:
Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recommended
levels before pouring the fluid into the
window washer reservoir. Do not use the
WINDOW WASHER FLUID

window washer reservoir to mix the
washer fluid concentrate and water..
Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery w�fth a solut�fon of bak�fng
soda and water.
. �bake certa�fn the term�fnal connect�fons are
clean and securely t�fghtened.
. If the veh�fcle �fs not to be used for 30 days or
longer, d�fsconnect the negat�fve (í) battery
term�fnal cable to prevent d�fscharg�fng �ft.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.PRECAUTIONS
NOTICE
When the battery cable is removed from
the battery terminal, do not close either
of the front doors. The automatic win-
dow adjusting function will not work,
and the side roof panel may be da-
maged.
To d�fsconnect the negat�fve (í) battery term�fnal,
perform the procedure �fn the follow�fng order.
Otherw�fse, the w�fndow and the s�fde roof panel
may contact and be damaged.
1. Close the w�fndows.
2. Open the hood.
3. Close and lock all the doors.
4. D�fsconnect the negat�fve (í) battery term�fnal.
5. Securely close the hood.
To connect the negat�fve (í) battery term�fnal,
perform the procedure �fn the follow�fng order.
Otherw�fse, the w�fndow and the s�fde roof panel
may contact and be damaged.
1. Unlock and open the dr�fver s�fde door. Do not close the door.
2. Open the hood.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-17
BATTERY

8-18Maintenance and do-it-yourself
3. Connect the negative (í) batte�fy te�fminal.�bhen close the hood.
4. Fully open the d�five�f side doo�f window.
5. Close the d�five�f side doo�f and the window.
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
WARNING
. Do not expose the battery to flames
or electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas
generated by the battery is explo-
sive. Do not allow battery fluid to
contact your skin, eyes, fabrics, or
painted surfaces. After touching a
battery or battery cap, do not touch
or rub your eyes. Thoroughly wash
your hands. If the acid contacts your
eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
flush with water for at least 15
minutes and seek medical attention.
. Do not operate the vehicle if the
fluid in the battery is low. Low
battery fluid can cause a higher load
on the battery which can generate
heat, reduce battery life, and in
some cases lead to an explosion.
. When working on or near a battery,
always wear suitable eye protection and remove all jewelry.
. Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
. Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.
Check the fluid level in each cell (Remove the
batte�fy cove�f if it is necessa�fy) . It should be
between the UPPER LEVEL
*1and LOWER
LEVEL
*2lines.
If it is necessa�fy to add fluid, add only distilled
wate�f to b�fing the level to the indicato�f in each
fille�f opening. Do not overfill.