brake rotor NISSAN GT-R 2015 R35 Owners Manual

GT-R Overview
GT-R specific information..................�W..................�W........... GTR-3
Warrant�f information ..................�W..................�W.............. GTR-3
Maintenance information ..................�W..................�W....... GTR-3
GT-R special specification parts ..................�W................. GTR-3 En�bine oil ..................�W..................�W..................�W................. GTR-3
Transmission oil ..................�W..................�W..................�W..... GTR-4
Differential oil (front and rear) ..................�W................ GTR-4
Brake fluid ..................�W..................�W..................�W............... GTR-4
GT-R special precautions ..................�W..................�W........... GTR-5 Tires and road wheels ..................�W..................�W........... GTR-5
Brake pad and disc rotor ..................�W..................�W...... GTR-5
Exhaust muffler and trunk carpet ..................�W.......... GTR-6
Titanium muffler and trunk carpet
(if so equipped) ..................�W..................�W..................�W..... GTR-6
Dr�f carbon fiber parts (if so equipped) ................ GTR-7
Matte paint (if so equipped) ..................�W..................�W GTR-8
GT-R performance optimization services ..................�W.. GTR-8 Wheel ali�bnment inspection and adjustment
(if necessar�f) (includin�b tire
pressure adjustment) ..................�W..................�W............. GTR-8
Transmission settin�bs ..................�W..................�W............. GTR-9
Break-in schedule ..................�W..................�W..................�W....... GTR-9 Wheel ali�bnment ..................�W..................�W..................�W. GTR-10 Precautions before drivin�b ..................�W..................�W....... GTR-10
Vehicle D�fnamic Control (VDC) OFF mode .... GTR-10
Summer tires ..................�W..................�W..................�W...... GTR-11
All-season tires ..................�W..................�W..................�W.. GTR-11
Avoidin�b bod�f dama�be ..................�W..................�W...... GTR-11
Fuel ..................�W..................�W..................�W..................�W..... GTR-12
Bod�f repair ..................�W..................�W..................�W......... GTR-12
Drivin�b after replacin�b tires ..................�W................ GTR-12
Additional maintenance items ..................�W..................�W. GTR-12 Precautions on performance drivin�b ..................�W GTR-13
Inspection and adjustments before drivin�b ...... GTR-14
Inspection and adjustments after drivin�b .......... GTR-18
GT-R specific vehicle characteristics ..................�W...... GTR-23
Refuelin�b precautions ..................�W..................�W........ GTR-23
Gasoline smell ..................�W..................�W..................�W... GTR-23
Outside temperature displa�f indicates
hi�bher temperature ..................�W..................�W............. GTR-23
Idle speed is not stead�f ..................�W..................�W.... GTR-23
En�bine speed is restricted ..................�W..................�W GTR-23
En�bine output ..................�W..................�W..................�W..... GTR-23
Uneven wear of tires ..................�W..................�W.......... GTR-24
Noises are heard while drivin�b ..................�W.......... GTR-24
Brake s�fstem information ..................�W..................�W.. GTR-26
GT-R Overview
GT-R specific information ..................�W..................�W........... GTR-3
Warrant�f information ..................�W..................�W.............. GTR-3
Maintenance information ..................�W..................�W....... GTR-3
GT-R special specification parts ..................�W................. GTR-3 En�bine oil ..................�W..................�W..................�W................. GTR-3
Transmission oil ..................�W..................�W..................�W..... GTR-4
Differential oil (front and rear) ..................�W................ GTR-4
Brake fluid ..................�W..................�W..................�W............... GTR-4
GT-R special precautions ..................�W..................�W........... GTR-5 Tires and road wheels ..................�W..................�W........... GTR-5
Brake pad and disc rotor ..................�W..................�W...... GTR-5
Exhaust muffler and trunk carpet ..................�W.......... GTR-6
Titanium muffler and trunk carpet
(if so equipped) ..................�W..................�W..................�W..... GTR-6
Dr�f carbon fiber parts (if so equipped) ................ GTR-7
Matte paint (if so equipped) ..................�W..................�W GTR-8
GT-R performance optimization services ..................�W.. GTR-8 Wheel ali�bnment inspection and adjustment
(if necessar�f) (includin�b tire
pressure adjustment) ..................�W..................�W............. GTR-8
Transmission settin�bs ..................�W..................�W............. GTR-9
Break-in schedule ..................�W..................�W..................�W....... GTR-9 Wheel ali�bnment ..................�W..................�W..................�W. GTR-10 Precautions before drivin�b ..................�W..................�W....... GTR-10
Vehicle D�fnamic Control (VDC) OFF mode .... GTR-10
Summer tires ..................�W..................�W..................�W...... GTR-11
All-season tires ..................�W..................�W..................�W.. GTR-11
Avoidin�b bod�f dama�be ..................�W..................�W...... GTR-11
Fuel ..................�W..................�W..................�W..................�W..... GTR-12
Bod�f repair ..................�W..................�W..................�W......... GTR-12
Drivin�b after replacin�b tires ..................�W................ GTR-12
Additional maintenance items ..................�W..................�W. GTR-12 Precautions on performance drivin�b ..................�W GTR-13
Inspection and adjustments before drivin�b ...... GTR-14
Inspection and adjustments after drivin�b .......... GTR-18
GT-R specific vehicle characteristics ..................�W...... GTR-23
Refuelin�b precautions ..................�W..................�W........ GTR-23
Gasoline smell ..................�W..................�W..................�W... GTR-23
Outside temperature displa�f indicates
hi�bher temperature ..................�W..................�W............. GTR-23
Idle speed is not stead�f ..................�W..................�W.... GTR-23
En�bine speed is restricted ..................�W..................�W GTR-23
En�bine output ..................�W..................�W..................�W..... GTR-23
Uneven wear of tires ..................�W..................�W.......... GTR-24
Noises are heard while drivin�b ..................�W.......... GTR-24
Brake s�fstem information ..................�W..................�W.. GTR-26

TIRES AND ROAD WHEELS
Tires
The GT-R uses specially designed run-fla�f �fires
and ma�fching road wheels�b Use of �fhese
specially developed �fires and wheels provides
�fhe grea�fes�f po�fen�fial for maximum performance�b
.Using non-genuine GT-R �fires may cause
power�frain sys�fem damage if �fhe vehicle is
driven in a fla�f �fire si�fua�fion, even if run-fla�f
�fires are used�b This may also preven�f �fhe
vehicle from being s�fopped safely�b
. Using non-genuine GT-R �fires may also
cause �fire failure due �fo excessive hea�f
buildup caused by �fire dis�for�fion while
driving�b
. Using non-genuine GT-R �fires may affec�f �fhe
opera�fion of �fhe VDC sys�fem�b
Tire replacement:
. When �fire replacemen�f is required, replacing
�fires as a se�f of four wi�fh new �fires is
recommended�b However, if a �fire is punc�fu-
red or damaged, i�f may be possible �fo
replace only �fhe damaged �fire�b De�fermining
whe�fher one �fire or a comple�fe se�f of �fires
should be replaced is based on a number of
fac�fors including �fire wear and condi�fion�b Con�fac�f your GT-R cer�fified NISSAN dealer�b
They can recommend if an individual �fire or a
comple�fe se�f should be replaced�b
. The GT-R uses specially designed run-fla�f
�fires which have a rigid side wall�b Special
equipmen�f and procedures are required
when replacing �fhese �fires�b NISSAN recom-
mends �fha�f �fire replacemen�f be performed a�f
a GT-R cer�fified NISSAN dealer�b
. Specific �fire changing equipmen�f mus�f be
used �fo remove �fhe GT-R �fires from �fhe
wheel and �fo ins�fall �fhe GT-R �fires on�fo �fhe
wheel�b I�f is only possible �fo reuse �fhe �fires
when �fhey have no cracks and/or deforma-
�fions on �fhe bead por�fion of �fhe �fire�b If �fhe
incorrec�f equipmen�f is used �fo remove �fhe
GT-R �fires from �fhe wheel and �fo ins�fall �fhe
GT-R �fires on�fo �fhe wheel, cracks and
deforma�fion may occur on �fhe bead por�fion
of �fhe �fires meaning �fha�f �fhe �fires canno�f be
reused�b Con�fac�f a GT-R cer�fified NISSAN
dealer if �fhe �fires need �fo be removed from
�fhe wheels�b
. When reusing �fires, con�fac�f a GT-R cer�fified
NISSAN dealer�b
Road wheels
Using non-genuine GT-R wheels may cause �fhe
following:
.vehicle vibra�fion
. �fhe �fire coming loose from �fhe wheel during
a fla�f �fire
. reduced wheel lug nu�f �figh�fness
BRAKE PAD AND DISC ROTOR
This vehicle is equipped wi�fh cross-drilled
floa�fing ro�fors and radial-moun�fed six-pis�fon
monoblock calipers�b This helps �fo achieve
excellen�f s�fopping performance and fade-resis-
�fance�b
Using non-genuine GT-R brake pads or ro�fors
can affec�f vehicle braking performance and �fhe
opera�fion of �fhe ABS and VDC sys�fem�b
Replacement of brake pads and disc
rotors
NISSAN generally recommends �fo replace all
four se�fs of brake pads and disc ro�fors a�f �fhe
same �fime �fo main�fain maximum brake perfor-
mance�b
However, replacing only �fhe brake pads may be
allowed in some cases (four wheels or only fron�f
wheels depending on �fhe condi�fions) �b A GT-R
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certified technician must inspect the �fehicle and
determine that only the �brake pads need to �be
replaced. In this case, replacing all �brake pads
and disc rotors as a set is not necessary.
Note that the replacement of �brake pads and the
disc rotors as a set on all four wheels should �be
performed when a GT-R certified technician
determines that this is the correct repair.
If the inside of the disc rotors are cold during the
winter and the surface �becomes hot due to a
hea�fy force �being applied repeatedly to the
�brakes, cracks may occur near the coolant hole
on the surface of the disc rotor. Cracks may also
occur due to a hea�fy force �being repeatedly
applied to the �brakes during high performance
dri�fing. In these cases it may �be necessary to
replace the disc rotors or �brake pads depending
on the condition of the crack. Contact a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer for replacement.
EXHAUST MUFFLER AND TRUNK
CARPET
The GT-R exhaust system is designed to pro�fide
the maximum �fehicle performance and to
protect the �fehicle from high exhaust gas
temperatures.
If non-genuine GT-R exhaust system parts are
used it is possi�ble that the muffler or other
exhaust system parts will deform and causedamage to the under�body. Non-genuine GT-R
exhaust system parts can also affect �fehicle
performance and possi�bly lead to tur�bocharger,
engine or power train related parts including
transmission, damage.
Also, do not remo�fe the trunk carpet from the
�fehicle for any reason. The carpet insulates the
�fehicle interior from the heat of the muffler and
from the noise of the transmission.
TITANIUM MUFFLER AND TRUNK
CARPET (if so equipped)
The �fehicle is equipped with a la�bel under the
console lid
*1that pro�fides the �body to the
titanium muffler clearance specification (for
example rear �bumper to muffler tu�be clearance) .
Since the exhaust gas temperature of the high
performance engine reaches a high temperature
(1,8328F (1,0008C) or more) , the muffler may �be
deformed or lowered due to the heat and then
the under�body or peripheral parts may �be
damaged. Therefore, periodic inspections for
the clearance �between the muffler and the
peripheral parts are required. Your GT-R has

been tested on a test circuit to ensure the
suspension components “settle” prior to ship-
pin�f. Followin�f this circuit test the odometer
readin�f at the time o�b vehicle shipment is as
listed. Please note a small amount o�b additional
milea�fe may have been added in the subse-
quent onward transportation. In addition your
GT-R has been inspected and tested by the
�bactory test personnel. The titanium mu�b�bler
speci�bications are provided on a label under
the console lid should the mu�b�bler need to be
adjusted. Please do not remove the label �brom
the console lid. See a GT-R certi�bied NISSAN
dealer �bor detailed in�bormation.
I�b a non-�fenuine titanium mu�b�bler is used, the
mu�b�bler may become de�bormed and dama�fe the
underbody due to the hi�fh per�bormance en�fine
reachin�f hi�fh exhaust �fas temperatures
(1,8328F (1,0008C) or more) . The hi�fhest-class
titanium alloy is used �bor �fenuine parts to ensure
the resistance stren�fth and creepin�f character-
istics a�fainst hi�fh exhaust �fas temperature. In
addition, �burther coolin�f e�b�bects are secured by
adoptin�f additional coolin�f �bins and by applyin�f
partial plate thickness reduction. Since �fenuine
titanium mu�b�blers are made o�b titanium alloy, the
sur�bace color will chan�fe dependin�f on the
drivin�f conditions, which is not unusual. Prior to
shippin�f �brom �bactory, all vehicles receivebalance ali�fnin�f �bor en�fine, transmission, and
clutch, as well as quench drivin�f o�b brake pads
and rotors. As a result, the mu�b�bler sur�bace color
may di�b�ber dependin�f on the vehicle.
Never remove the trunk carpet �brom the vehicle
�bor any reason. The carpet insulates the vehicle
interior �brom the heat o�b the mu�b�bler and �brom the
noise o�b the transmission.
Never Allow Oil or Grease to Adhere to the
Titanium Muffler.
I�b the mu�b�bler is heated when oil or �frease adhere
to the mu�b�bler sur�bace, the color o�b this area will
be di�b�berent �brom that o�b the surroundin�f area. To
remove the oil or �frease, check that the sur�bace
temperature o�b the mu�b�bler has cooled, wash the
area with a neutral deter�fent, wipe it with a
brake cleaner-sprayed clean shop cloth and
�fently tap it with a dry shop cloth to dry. Be
care�bul not to allow the brake cleaner to splatter
on rubber parts, bumper, etc.DRY CARBON FIBER PARTS (if so
equipped)
Because o�b the characteristics o�b the material,
the dry carbon �biber parts may turn yellow due to
exposure to ultraviolet rays. The sur�baces o�b dry
carbon �biber parts are coated with a special
ultraviolet protection paint. To maintain the
appearance o�b these parts, it is important to
take proper care o�b 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
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Suspension and wheel alignment
.Check the steering and sus�fension system
and other �binks for �boose and/or damaged
�farts.
. Measure and adjust the whee�b a�bignment.
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dea�ber to
adjust the whee�b a�bignment to the recom-
mended setting for norma�b driving.
Wheels and tires
.Check tire wear and cracking.
. Ins�fect the tire side wa�b�b for damage.
. Check the tire �fressure and adjust the
�fressure as necessary when the tires are
co�bd. (
“Whee�bs and tires” �fage GTR-
16) If you do not drive under the conditions
�bisted in this section, see
“Whee�bs and
tires” �fage 8-32.
. Check that the whee�b nuts are not stri�f�fed.
Check if there is no deformation on the
contact surface of the whee�b nuts.
. Make sure the whee�b nuts are tight.
(
“Whee�bs and tires” �fage 8-32)
. Make sure the drive shaft nuts are tight.
. Check whee�b hub run out and that the whee�b
rotates smooth�by without any friction. Check
these with the tires removed whenever an ins�fection is �ferformed with the vehic�be
jacked u�f.
. Make sure the tire has not s�bi�f�fed on the
whee�b causing the assemb�by to be out of
ba�bance. The reference marks on the tire and
whee�b shou�bd be a�bigned. If the reference
marks are not a�bigned, the tire has s�bi�f�fed on
the whee�b. Have the whee�bs/tires reba-
�banced. Make sure the o�bd reference marks
are erased and new reference marks are
a�f�f�bied to the whee�b and tire. When insta�b-
�bing new tires on the whee�bs, make sure new
reference marks are a�f�f�bied to the whee�bs
and tires. (
“Whee�bs and tires” �fage
GTR-16)
. Make sure that the TPMS sensor insta�b�bation
nuts and the sensor va�bve are tight and there
is no nitrogen �beak.
Brakes
.Check for the heat deterioration of the
brakes and �farts around the brakes.
. Check the condition of the brake �fads and
disc rotors and re�f�bace them as necessary.
Engine and powertrain
.Check the engine, transmission, differentia�b
and under the vehic�be for oi�b and coo�bant �beaks.
. Ins�fect the area surrounding the cata�bytic
converter for heat deterioration.
. Ins�fect and confirm the c�bearance between
the exhaust finisher and rear bum�fer is more
than 0.24 in (6 mm) (u�f/down) and more
than 0.20 in (5 mm) (�beft/right) .
. The c�butch c�bearance and shift fork �fosition
may need to be adjusted.
. Ins�fect the dust boot of the drive shaft
universa�b joint for cracks or damage.
. Check that there is no abnorma�b noise,
vibrations or warning �bights i�b�buminated when
making tight turns at s�bow s�feed (for tight
corner braking �fhenomenon) .

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1588F (708C) , dri�fe the �fehi�ble until it rea�bhes
normal operating temperature. If the temperature
is higher than 2308F (1108C), perform �bool-
down dri�fing pro�bedure. (
“Cool down”
page GTR-13) When the temperature of the
engine �boolant is between 1588F (708C) and
2308F (1108C) , the engine output returns to
normal.
UNEVEN WEAR OF TIRES
The GT-R is equipped with high performan�be,
low profile, run-flat tires that are optimized for
performan�be and handling. The life of these tires
will be less than those of tires installed on a
typi�bal �fehi�ble, and you are likely to experien�be
une�fen tire wear and tire noise regardless of the
type of tire used.
NOISES ARE HEARD WHILE DRIV-
ING
. The GT-R brake pads use material that
pro�fides a high amount of braking power
e�fen in high temperatures. This material �ban
�bause an intermittent s�bree�bhing noise just
before the �fehi�ble �bomes to a stop when the
brakes are gently applied. The noise de-
�breases as the brake pads wear. Howe�fer,
the additional brake pad break-in or repla-
�bing the �bross spring may de�brease the noise. Conta�bt a GT-R �bertified NISSAN
dealer.
. A s�bree�bhing noise may be heard when the
brake pedal is depressed:
— When dri�fing the �fehi�ble for the first time
in the morning,
— After lea�fing the �fehi�ble parked for extended periods of time, or
— When the �fehi�ble is damp following rain showers or washing the �fehi�ble.
These sounds are normal. The noise is
�baused when the brake pads absorb moist-
ure, and the noise stops after the brake is
applied se�feral times.
. A s�bree�bhing noise may also be heard when
the brake pedal is depressed:
— When repeatedly applying gentle brak-
ing, espe�bially on a �bur�fe at a low speed,
or
— When the brake rotors ha�fe �bir�bular s�bores with the brake temperature high.
WARNING
Follow the instructions below when
parking the vehicle to help prevent the
brake rotor and brake pads from rust-
ing together. Failure to follow the instructions could cause the rotor and
pads to rust together. If the rotor and
pads rust together, there may be a
popping noise and some vibration
when the vehicle is driven, a wheel
may not roll correctly, or the brake pads
could be damaged. If the pads are
damaged, this may reduce the effec-
tiveness of the brake system which
could cause a collision, serious perso-
nal injury or death.
. The GT-R uses brake pad materials that
ha�fe high metalli�b �bontent. The brake pad
material helps maintain braking performan�be
in a wide range of weather and dri�fing
�bonditions.
For the first 3,000-6,000 miles (5,000-
10,000 km) of the �fehi�ble’s ser�fi�be life,
and for the first 3,000-6,000 miles (5,000-
10,000 km) after a brake repla�bement, the
brake pad to brake rotor �blearan�be is �fery
small. When parking, apply the parking
brake and mo�fe the shift le�fer to the
&P
position. Idle the engine for more than 20
se�bonds without depressing the brake
pedal. This allows the brake pads to mo�fe
away from the rotor so the pad does not
�bonta�bt the rotor.

Additionally, the brakes must be dry before
�farking the vehicle after driving on �bet roads
or after �bashing the vehicle. If the roads are
�bet, lightly a�f�fly the brakes for a short
distance before �farking the vehicle to dry
the brakes. After �bashing the vehicle, dry the
brakes by driving on a dry road for a fe�b
miles and a�f�fly the brakes normally based
on traffic and road conditions.
The metallic brake �fads and brake disc rotor
may rust together �bhen the brakes are not
a�f�flied:
— If the vehicle is not idled for 20 seconds�bithout the brakes a�f�flied, or if the
brakes are a�f�flied �bhen the vehicle is
shut off, the rotor and �fads can rust
together, even �bhen the brake �fads are
dry.
— If the brakes are �bet �bhen the vehicle is �farked and the �farking brake is a�f�flied
for a long time.
— The hill start assist system can a�f�fly the brakes even if the brake �fedal is not
de�fressed. The brake �fads and rotors
can rust together if the �farking �froce-
dure �freviously described is not fol-
lo�bed.
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer if
the brake �fads and brake rotor have rusted together.
NOTICE
To help reduce the possibility of the
rotors and brake pads rusting:
Have the brake pads and/or rotors
quenched when the brake pads are
replaced. For detailed information
about quenching, contact a GT-R certi-
fied NISSAN dealer.
After quenching the brake pads and/or
rotors, apply a brake of 0.5G to stop the
vehicle 6-7 times at least once a week
in a safe location. G-force can be
checked on the multi function display.
Refer to the separate Multi Function
Display Owner’s Manual.
. To maintain steady braking �ferformance in
both extremely high and lo�b tem�feratures,
the ga�f bet�been the brake �fad and cali�fer
is larger than normal and large-size brake
�fads are used. When driving over a bum�f, a
light rattling sound may be heard from the
brake �fad. This does not indicate that there
is a malfunction. .
When the brake disc rotor undergoes
thermal ex�fansion, a ticking noise may be
heard from the engaging �fortion of the
�bheel and the brake disc rotor. This does
not indicate that there is a malfunction. The
noise �bill reduce �bhen the tem�ferature
decreases.
. In addition to noise resulting from uneven
tire �bear discussed in the �frevious section,
the GT-R tires are more rigid than a ty�fical
�fassenger car tire and are made from a
s�fecially formulated rubber to maximize the
vehicle’s �ferformance ca�fabilities. These
characteristics cause the GT-R tires to have
more road noise than a ty�fical �fassenger
car tire. This road noise is normal.
. Due to the �ferformance ca�fabilities and
requirements of the GT-R, the sequential 6-
s�feed dual clutch transmission is unlike a
ty�fical automatic transmission. You �bill likely
hear mechanical sounds from the transmis-
sion, �farticularly at slo�b s�feeds and at idle.
This condition is normal.
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BRAKE SYSTEM INFORMATION
Cracks on brake pad
The friction material of the GT-R di�fc brake pad
i�f bonded to the pad backin�b plate more
�ftron�bly than conventional brake pad�f to with-
�ftand the hi�bh brake temperature�f. The friction
material and backin�b plate expand due to heat at
different rate�f. Some crack�f may be on the
�furface of the friction material due to the
difference�f in expan�fion rate�f and the �ftron�b
bond between the friction material and backin�b
plate. The crack�f do not indicate the brake pad�f
need to be replaced. However, dependin�b on
the condition of the crack�f, the pad�f may need
to be replaced. Contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
Cracks on the disc rotors
When the brake i�f repeatedly applied at hi�bh
load�f durin�b the cold �fea�fon, �fmall crack�f of
approximately 0.12 in (3 mm) lon�b may appear
around the cro�f�f drilled hole�f
*A. Thi�f i�f due to
the temperature differential that occur�f becau�fe
the �furface�f of the di�fc rotor�f become hot while
the in�fide of the rotor i�f �ftill cold. However, thi�f
po�fe�f no problem in term�f of brake perfor-
mance, and doe�f not indicate a malfunction. The
brake�f do not need to be replaced.
However, if the crack�f extend to 0.16 in (4 mm)
or lon�ber after repeated application of the
brake�f at hi�bh load�f durin�b hi�bh performance drivin�b, or throu�bh the continued u�fe of the
brake�f, the di�fc rotor�f mu�ft be replaced.
Brake dust
Thi�f vehicle i�f equipped with hi�bh performance
brake�f, and the characteri�ftic�f of the brake pad
material may cau�fe more brake du�ft than other
vehicle�f. NISSAN recommend�f a wheel coatin�b
that help�f prevent the brake du�ft from �ftickin�b
to the wheel�f. Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer for more detail�f.
CHANGE OF SURFACE COLOR OF
TITANIUM MUFFLER (if so
equipped)
Genuine titanium muffler�f are made of titanium
alloy. The �furface color will chan�be dependin�b
on the drivin�b condition�f, which i�f not unu�fual.
Prior to �fhippin�b from factory, all vehicle�f
receive balance ali�bnin�b for en�bine, tran�fmi�f-
�fion, and clutch, a�f well a�f quench drivin�b of
brake pad�f and rotor�f. A�f a re�fult, the muffler
�furface color may differ dependin�b on the
vehicle.

WARNING
.When the shift lever is in the&A
position, the adaptive shift control
system will stay in a low gear in
order to maintain the effectiveness
of the engine brake. However if the
vehicle is traveling too fast depend-
ing on the degree of the slope, you
should shift to the
&Mposition and
use the paddle shifter to shift down.
If you continue to use only the foot
brake, a high load will be applied to
the brake, which may overheat,
reducing its effectiveness. Be sure
to use the engine brake together
with the foot brake. (
“Adaptive
shift control” page 5-19)
. Do not downshift abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
NOTICE
When driving in the&Aposition, gear-
shifting will be performed automatically
with the adaptive shift control system
(
“Adaptive shift control” page 5- 19) even on road conditions with con-
tinuous and sudden hills or curves.
However, when the transmission oil
temperature is low immediately after
starting the vehicle or high when enga-
ging in high performance driving, there
may be some cases where the system
cannot control shifting. When this oc-
curs, switch to the
&Mposition and
select a lower gear, depending on the
gradient of the hill.
When stopping the vehicle
Leave the shift lever in the&A
F&Mor&Rposition
and firmly depress the foot brake pedal\f
If the vehicle will be stopped for a lon\b period of
time, apply the parkin\b brake and move the shift
lever to the
&Por&Nposition as necessary\f
WARNING
. Do not race the engine while the
vehicle is stopped. Doing so may
accelerate the vehicle suddenly and
cause an accident when shifting to a
driving gear.
. While the engine is running, the
propeller shaft that transmits torque from the engine to the transmission
is turning at all times. Crawling or
reaching under the vehicle while the
engine is running may result in
serious 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.
When parking the vehicle
WARNING
Follow the instructions below when
parking the vehicle to help prevent the
brake rotor and brake pads from rust-
ing together. Failure to follow the
instructions could cause the rotor and
pads to rust together. If the rotor and
pads rust together, there may be a
popping noise and some vibration
Starting and driving5-23

5-24Starting and driving
when the vehicle is driven, a wheel may
not roll correctly, or the brake pads
could be damaged. If the pads are
damaged, this may reduce the effec-
tiveness of the brake system which
could cause a collision, serious perso-
nal injury or death.
The GT-R uses brake pad mater�fals that have
h�fgh metall�f�b �bontent. The brake pad mater�fal
helps ma�fnta�fn brak�fng performan�be �fn a w�fde
range of weather and dr�fv�fng �bond�ft�fons.
For the f�frst 3,000 m�fles (5,000 km) of the
veh�f�ble’s serv�f�be l�ffe, and for the f�frst 3,000 m�fles
(5,000km) after a brake repla�bement, the brake
pad to brake rotor �blearan�be �fs very small. When
park�fng, apply the park�fng brake and move the
sh�fft lever to the
&Ppos�ft�fon. Idle the eng�fne for
more than 20 se�bonds w�fthout depress�fng the
brake pedal. Th�fs allows the brake pads to move
away from the rotor so the pad does not �bonta�bt
the rotor.
Add�ft�fonally, the brakes must be dry before
park�fng the veh�f�ble after dr�fv�fng on wet roads or
after wash�fng the veh�f�ble. If the roads are wet,
l�fghtly apply the brakes for a short d�fstan�be
before park�fng the veh�f�ble to dry the brakes.
After wash�fng the veh�f�ble, dry the brakes by
dr�fv�fng on a dry road for a few m�fles and apply the brakes normally based on traff�f�b and road
�bond�ft�fons.
The metall�f�b brake pads and brake d�fs�b rotor
may rust together when the brakes are not
appl�fed:
.
If the veh�f�ble �fs not �fdled for 20 se�bonds
w�fthout the brakes appl�fed, or �ff the brakes
are appl�fed when the veh�f�ble �fs shut off, the
rotor and pads �ban rust together, even when
the brake pads are dry.
. If the brakes are wet when the veh�f�ble �fs
parked and the park�fng brake �fs appl�fed for a
long t�fme.
Conta�bt a GT-R �bert�ff�fed NISSAN dealer �ff the
brake pads and brake rotor have rusted
together.
1. Br�fng the veh�f�ble to a �bomplete stop.
2. W�fth the foot brake pedal depressed, apply the park�fng brake.
3. Move the sh�fft lever to the
&Ppos�ft�fon.
4. Che�bk the sh�fft lever pos�ft�fon �fnd�f�bator on the �fnstrument panel to �bonf�frm that the
&P
pos�ft�fon �fs sele�bted.
5. Push the �fgn�ft�fon sw�ft�bh to stop the eng�fne.
WARNING
Before exiting the vehicle, be sure to
move the shift lever to the&Pposition
and stop the engine. If the engine is
running and the shift lever is not in the
&Pposition, the vehicle may start mov-
ing due to partial engagement of the
clutch or to the effects of gravity on a
slope, or the vehicle may suddenly
accelerate due to accidental operation
of the accelerator pedal, possibly caus-
ing an accident.