check engine light NISSAN GT-R 2015 R35 Owners Manual

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning lightLow tire �fressure warning lightCruise set swit�bh indi�bator light
Anti-lo�bk Braking System (ABS) warning
lightMaster warning lightExterior light indi�bator
Seat belt warning lightFront �fassenger air bag status light
Brake warning lightSu�f�flemental air bag warning lightHigh beam indi�bator light
Transmission warning lightMalfun�btion Indi�bator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightVehi�ble Dynami�b Control (VDC) warning
lightTurn signal/hazard indi�bator lights
Engine oil �fressure warning lightCruise main swit�bh indi�bator lightVehi�ble Dynami�b Control (VDC) off indi�bator
light
Intelligent Key warning light
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors �blosed, a�f�fly the �farking brake
and �fush the ignition swit�bh to the ON �fosition
without starting the engine. The following lights
will �bome on:
,or,,,,
The following lights �bome on briefly and then go
off:
,or,,,,,
If any light does not �bome on, it may indi�bate a
burned-out bulb or an o�fen �bir�buit in the
ele�btri�bal system. Have the system �bhe�bked bya GT-R �bertified NISSAN dealer.
WARNING LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warn-
ing light
Thewarning light �bomes on when the
ignition swit�bh is �fushed to ON. It turns off soon
after the engine is started.
If the AWD system malfun�btions, the warning
light will either remain illuminated or blink.
(
“All-Wheel Drive (AWD)” �fage 5-41)
CAUTION
. If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction
in the AWD system. Reduce the
vehicle speed and have your vehicle
checked by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible.
. If the AWD warning light blinks on
when you are driving:
— blinks rapidly (about twice a
second):
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS

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Pull off the road in a safe area,
and idle the engine. The driving
mode will change to RWD to
prevent the AWD system from
malfunctioning. If the warning
light turns off, you can drive
again. This does not indicate
that there is a malfunction.
— blinks slowly (about once every 2 seconds):
Pull off the road in a safe area,
and idle the engine. Check that
all tire sizes are the same as
that specified on the Tire and
Loading Information label lo-
cated in the driver’s door open-
ing, tire pressure is correct and
tires are not worn. (
“Tire
and loading information label”
page 9-13)
If the tire pressure is insuffi-
cient, fill with nitrogen gas.
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer about filling with nitro-
gen gas. If nitrogen gas is not
available, compressed air may
be safely used under normal
driving conditions. However,
NISSAN recommends refilling with nitrogen gas for maximum
tire performance.
. If the warning light is still on after
the above operations, have your
vehicle checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-�fock Br�bking System (ABS) w�brning
�fight i�f�fumin�btes �bnd then turns off. This indic�btes
the ABS is oper�btion�b�f.
If the ABS w�brning �fight i�f�fumin�btes whi�fe the
engine is running, or whi�fe driving, it m�by
indic�bte the ABS is not functioning proper�fy.
H�bve the system checked by �b GT-R certified
NISSAN de�b�fer.
If �bn ABS m�b�ffunction occurs, the �bnti-�fock
function is turned off. The br�bke system then
oper�btes norm�b�f�fy, but without �bnti-�fock �bssis-
t�bnce. (
“Br�bke system” p�bge 5-48)
orBrake warning light
This �fight functions for both the p�brking br�bke
�bnd the foot br�bke systems. Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the �fight comes on when the p�brking br�bke is
�bpp�fied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the �fight w�brns of �b �fow br�bke f�fuid �feve�f. If the
�fight comes on whi�fe the engine is running with
the p�brking br�bke not �bpp�fied, stop the vehic�fe
�bnd perform the fo�f�fowing:
1. Check the br�bke f�fuid �feve�f. Add br�bke f�fuid
�bs necess�bry. (
“Br�bke f�fuid” p�bge 8-
15)
2. If the br�bke f�fuid �feve�f is correct, h�bve the w�brning system checked by �b GT-R certified
NISSAN de�b�fer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the p�brking br�bke is re�fe�bsed �bnd the
br�bke f�fuid �feve�f is sufficient, if both the br�bke
w�brning �fight �bnd the Anti-�fock Br�bking System
(ABS) w�brning �fight i�f�fumin�bte, it m�by indic�bte
the ABS is not functioning proper�fy. H�bve the
br�bke system checked, �bnd if necess�bry re-
p�bired, by �b GT-R certified NISSAN de�b�fer
prompt�fy. (
“Anti-�fock Br�bking System
(ABS) w�brning �fight” p�bge 2-26)

WARNING
.Your brake system may not be
working properly if the warning light
is on. Driving could be dangerous. If
you judge it to be safe, drive care-
fully to the nearest service station
for repairs. Otherwise, have your
vehicle towed because driving it
could be dangerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-
ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may in�ficate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off an�f
chec�b the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, bro�ben, missing or if the light remains on, see a
GT-R certifie�f NISSAN �fealer imme�fiately.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flic�bers or comes on �furing normal �friving,
pull off the roa�f in a safe area, stop the engine
immediately an�f call a GT-R certifie�f NISSAN
�fealer.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Check the vehicle information display or
use the dipstick to check the oil level.
(
“Engine oil level �fisplay” page 2-12)
(“Chec�bing engine oil level” page 8-13)
NOTICE
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Turn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Key warning light
After the ignition switch is pushe�f to the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 secon�fs
an�f then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
electrical steering loc�b system or the Intelligent
Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stoppe�f, it may be impossible to free the
steering loc�b or to start the engine. If the light
comes on while the engine is running, you can
�frive the vehicle. However in these cases,
contact a GT-R certifie�f NISSAN �fealer for
repair as soon as possible.
Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equippe�f with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure an�f flat tire, or in�ficates that the
TPMS is not functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is pushe�f to the ON
position, the warning light illuminates for about 1
secon�f an�f turns off.
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off. This means the system is operationa�f.
If any of the fo�f�fowing �bonditions o�b�bur, the front
air bag, side air bag, �burtain air bag and
pretensioner systems need servi�bing and your
vehi�b�fe must be taken to a GT-R �bertified
NISSAN dea�fer.
.The supp�fementa�f air bag warning �fight
remains on after approximate�fy 7 se�bonds.
. The supp�fementa�f air bag warning �fight
f�fashes intermittent�fy.
. The supp�fementa�f air bag warning �fight does
not �bome on at a�f�f.
Un�fess �bhe�bked and repaired, the supp�fementa�f
restraint system (air bag system) and/or the
pretensioners may not fun�btion proper�fy.
(
“Supp�fementa�f restraint system” page 1-
34)
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
Transmission warning light
This �fight warns of the fo�f�fowing ma�ffun�btions.
Transmission system malfunction:
The �fight b�finks if a ma�ffun�btion in the transmis-
sion system o�b�burs. If the �fight b�finks, �bertain
gear positions may be�bome unusab�fe, so that
the vehi�b�fe may be�bome undrivab�fe. Have the
system inspe�bted prompt�fy by a GT-R �bertified
NISSAN dea�fer.
Transmission oil temperature high:
The �fight i�f�fuminates if the transmission oi�f
temperature be�bomes unusua�f�fy high. If the �fight
i�f�fuminates, avoid driving at high speed or at high
engine speed unti�f the �fight turns off. The �fight
wi�f�f turn off after a short period of time and the
vehi�b�fe �ban then be driven norma�f�fy. If the �fight
i�f�fuminates frequent�fy, �bonta�bt a GT-R �bertified
NISSAN dea�fer.
NOTICE
If the light continues to illuminate, the
engine output may be reduced to pre-
vent transmission damage. Transmission clutch temperature high:
The �fight i�f�fuminates if �b�fut�bh temperature
be�bomes unusua�f�fy high. If the �fight i�f�fuminates,
pu�f�f off the road in a safe area and id�fe the
engine. When the �fight turns off, driving �ban be
resumed. If the �fight i�f�fuminates frequent�fy,
�bonta�bt a GT-R �bertified NISSAN dea�fer.
NOTICE
.
Continuing to drive with the light on
could cause serious damage to the
transmission.
. If the light continues to illuminate,
the vehicle cannot be driven be-
cause the engine output may be
reduced and the clutch may be
reduced to keep the clutch disen-
gaged.
R mode start function:
If the R mode start fun�btion is used 4 times
�bontinuous�fy, the fun�btion may be disab�fed and
�bannot be turned on for prote�btion. Whi�fe the
fun�btion is disab�fed, the warning �fight i�f�fumi-
nates. When the warning �fight goes off, the
fun�btion �ban be used again. (
“R mode start
fun�btion” page 5-32)

When the warning light illuminates, perform cool
�fown �friving (�friving 1�b3 mile (2 km) in 5th or
6th gear at a spee�f of approximately 37 - 50
MPH (60 - 80 km/h) while checking the
temperature of the transmission oil until the
warning light goes off�b
NOTICE
While the warning light is illuminated,
the engine output is controlled so that
it does not increase.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
The light will blink when the VDC system or the
traction control system is operating, thus alerting
the �friver that the vehicle is nearing its traction
limits�b The roa�f surface may be slippery�b
If the VDC warning light illuminates when the
VDC system is turne�f on, this light alerts the
�friver to the fact that the VDC system’s fail-safe
mo�fe is operating, for example the VDC or hill
start assist system may not be functioning
properly�b Have the system checke�f by a GT-R
certifie�f NISSAN �fealer�b If a malfunction occurs
in the system, the VDC system function will be
cancele�f but the vehicle is still �friveable�b (
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
page 5-50)
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Cruise main switch indicator
light
The light comes on when the cruise control is
pushe�f�b The light turns off when the main switch
is pushe�f again�b While the cruise control system
main switch in�ficator light is on, the cruise
control system is operational�b
Cruise set switch indicator
light
The light comes on while the vehicle spee�f is
controlle�f by the cruise control system�b If the
light blinks while the engine is running, it may
in�ficate the cruise control system is not
functioning properly�b Have the system checke�f
by a GT-R certifie�f NISSAN �fealer�b
Exterior light indicator
This in�ficator illuminates when the hea�flight
switch is turne�f to the AUTO,orposition an�f the front parking lights, instrument
panel lights, rear combination lights, license
plate lights or hea�flights are on�b The in�ficator
turns off when these lights are turne�f off�b
Front passenger air bag status
light
The front passenger air bag status light ()
will be lit an�f the passenger front air bag will be
OFF �fepen�fing on how the front passenger
seat is being use�f�b (
“NISSAN A�fvance�f
Air Bag System (front seats)” page 1-40)
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the hea�flight high
beam is on an�f goes out when the low beam is
selecte�f�b
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If the malfunction in�ficator light comes on
stea�fy or blinks while the engine is running, it
may in�ficate a potential emission control mal-
function�b
The malfunction in�ficator light may also come on
stea�fy if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or
if the vehicle runs out of fuel�b Check to make
sure the fuel-filler cap is installe�f an�f close�f
tightly, an�f that the vehicle has at least 3 US
gallons (12 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank�b
After a few �friving trips, the
light shoul�f
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists�b
If this in�ficator light remains on for 20 secon�fs
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and then blinks for 10 se�fonds when the engine
is not running�b it indi�fates that the vehi�fle is not
ready for an emission �fontrol system inspe�ftion/
maintenan�fe test. (
“Readiness for Inspe�f-
tion/Maintenan�fe (I/M) test (US only)” page 9-
20)
Operation:
The malfun�ftion indi�fator light will �fome on in
one of two ways:
. Malfun�ftion indi�fator light on steady — An
emission �fontrol system malfun�ftion has
been dete�fted. Che�fk the fuel-filler �fap. If
the fuel-filler �fap is loose or missing�b tighten
or install the �fap and �fontinue to drive the
vehi�fle. The
light should turn off after a
few driving trips. If thelight does not
turn off after a few driving trips�b have the
vehi�fle inspe�fted by a GT-R �fertified
NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have
your vehi�fle towed to the dealer.
. Malfun�ftion indi�fator light blinking — An
engine misfire has been dete�fted whi�fh may
damage the emission �fontrol system.
To redu�fe or avoid emission �fontrol system
damage:
1) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h) . 2) Avoid hard a�f�feleration or de�feleration.
3) Avoid steep uphill grades.
4) If possible�b redu�fe the amount of �fargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfun�ftion indi�fator light may stop
blinking and remain on.
Have the vehi�fle inspe�fted by a GT-R
�fertified NISSAN dealer. You do not need
to have your vehi�fle towed to the dealer.
NOTICE
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal swit�fh
lever or hazard swit�fh is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
The light �fomes on when the Vehi�fle Dynami�f
Control (VDC) set up swit�fh is pushed to OFF for more than 1 se�fond. (
“VDC�b transmis-
sion and suspension setup swit�fhes” page 5-
25)
This indi�fates that the vehi�fle dynami�f �fontrol
system and tra�ftion �fontrol system are not
operating. (
“Vehi�fle Dynami�f Control
(VDC) system” page 5-50)
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A �fhime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition swit�fh is pushed to
the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or
LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left in the
Intelligent Key port. Make sure the ignition
swit�fh is pushed to the OFF position�b and take
the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the
vehi�fle.
Light reminder chime
A �fhime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light swit�fh in theorposition and the ignition swit�fh in the ACC�b OFF
or LOCK position.
Turn the light swit�fh off when you leave the
vehi�fle.

The alarm is activated by:
.Openin�f the door or the trunk lid �bithout
usin�f the button on the Intelli�fent Key, the
door handle request s�bitch or the mechan-
ical key. (Even if the door is opened by
releasin�f the door inside lock knob, the
alarm �bill activate.)
. Openin�f the hood.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm �bill stop by:
.Unlockin�f a door by pushin�f the UNLOCK
button on the Intelli�fent Key.
. Unlockin�f a door by pushin�f the door
handle request s�bitch.
. Pushin�f the i�fnition s�bitch to the ACC or
ON position.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System �bill not
allo�b the en�fine to start �bithout the use of the
re�fistered Intelli�fent Key. Never leave these
keys in the vehicle. FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s) . Opera-
tion is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
Security indicator light
The security indicator li�fht is located on the
instrument panel. It indicates the status of the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System.
The li�fht blinks �bhenever the i�fnition s�bitch is in
the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function
indicates the security systems equipped on the
vehicle are operational.
If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctionin�f, this li�fht �bill remain on �bhile the
i�fnition s�bitch is in the ON position.
If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, see a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer for NISSAN Vehicle Immo-
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If the power window automatic function doe\f
not operate properly after performing the pro-
cedure a\bove, have your vehicle checked \by a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
MAP LIGHTS
Pu\fh the \button a\f illu\ftrated to turn the light on
or off.
INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
The interior light control \fwitch ha\f three
po\fition\f: ON
*1, DOOR*2and OFF*3.
ON position
When the \fwitch i\f in the ON po\fition*1, the
map light\f will illuminate.
NOTICE
Do not use the light for extended
periods of time with the engine
stopped. This could result in a dis-
charged battery.
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WARNING
.Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping
to prevent persons from being
thrown from the vehicle. This also
helps keep children and others from
unintentionally opening the doors,
and will help keep out intruders.
. Before opening any door, always
look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
CAUTION
To prevent theft or accidents, be sure to
stop the engine and lock the doors
before stepping away from the vehicle.
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. (
“Automatic adjusting
function” page 2-61)
NOTE:
. The doors of this vehicle are somewhat
harder to close than those of an
ordinary vehicle (especially when the
vehicle is new) . This is because the
stiffness of the rubber has been in-
creased to improve the airtightness of
the vehicle interior during situations
such as higher speed driving. This does
not indicate that there is a malfunction.
. When the driver’s door is locked or
unlocked, the fuel-filler door is auto-
matically locked or unlocked at the
same time.
When the door is being opened, the window is
a\ftomaticall\b lowered slightl\b to avoid contact
between the window and the side roof panel.
When the door is closed, the window is a\ftomaticall\b raised slightl\b. (
“A\ftomatic
adj\fsting f\fnction” page 2-61)
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3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Pull the hood lock release handle*1
located \felow the instrument \banel. The
hood will then s\bring u\b slightly.
2. Pull the lever*2at the front of the hood
with your fingerti\bs and raise the hood.3. Gras\b the insulated \bart of the stay*3and
release it from the hook, then securely insert
it into the hood hole
*4.
WARNING
If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, do not open
the hood. Doing so could cause injury.
HOOD