gtr-12 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

GTR-4GT-R Overview
engine oils may cause internal engine �famage.
Engine oil maintenance
.When the �behicle is �feli�bere�f, the engine oil
le�bel is 0.39 in (10 mm) below the H mark on
the engine oil �fipstick for optimum high
performance �fri�bing. The engine oil can be
fille�f up to the H mark if not engaging in
performance �fri�bing.
. Because of the high performance character-
istics of the GT-R engine, more frequent oil
le�bel inspections are necessary. Check the
oil le�bel e�bery 1,800 miles (3,000 km) an�f
a�fjust as necessary. Also, change the
engine oil base�f on the �fri�bing con�fitions.
For the information regar�fing oil replace-
ment inter�bals, refer to the 2015 NISSAN
GT-R Ser�bice an�f Maintenance Gui�fe.
. Some amount of oil is consume�f by your
engine un�fer normal operating con�fitions,
an�f oil consumption by itself �foes not
necessarily in�ficate any malfunction. If your
rate of oil consumption increases su�f�fenly
or without explanation, NISSAN recom-
men�fs that you ha�be your �behicle inspecte�f
by a GT-R certifie�f NISSAN �fealer.
. For information about the oil replacement
inter�bals for performance �fri�bing, refer to the
inter�bal for replacing oil after high perfor- mance �fri�bing. (
“A�f�fitional mainte-
nance items” page GTR-12)
Make sure to replace the oil filter when the
engine oil is change�f.
TRANSMISSION OIL
Genuine NISSAN Transmission Oil R35
Special (100% synthetic oil)
The GT-R uses a multiple-�fisc �fual wet clutch
transmission. The specially �fe�belope�f transmis-
sion oil maximizes the friction characteristics of
the clutch an�f the lubrication of the gear
bearings.
The use of additives is prohibited.
The use of a�f�fiti�bes or other transmission oil
may cause internal transmission or clutch
�famage.
DIFFERENTIAL OIL (front and rear)
Differential Oil R35 COMPETITION type
2189E
Use only the Differential Oil R35 COMPETITION
type 2189E that can keep the oil temperature
low in or�fer to protect all parts of the �fifferential
an�f maximize the performance of the Limite�f
Slip Differential (LSD) .
The use of additives is prohibited.
Using a�f�fiti�bes or any other than the specifie�f �fifferential oil may cause the oil temperature to
increase an�f the final �fri�be to be �famage�f. Also
it may cause �bibration an�f a�f�bersely the �behicle
han�fling characteristics.
BRAKE FLUID
Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special
II
Genuine NISSAN Brake Flui�f R35 Special II is
the factory fill brake flui�f. The Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) unit an�f other relate�f parts were
specially �fesigne�f for this brake flui�f. NISSAN
cannot ensure proper operation of the �behicle if
other brake flui�f is use�f.

GTR-12GT-R Overview
FUEL
NISSAN recommends us�fng fuels �bha�b con�ba�fn
no alcohol. However, fuels con�ba�fn�fng up �bo 10%
alcohol may be used, �ff necessary. Do no�b use E-
15 or E-85 �fn your veh�fcle. (
“Fuel �fnforma-
�b�fon” page 9-4)
NOTICE
To avoid serious engine damage due to
increased cylinder temperatures, do not
use fuels that contain more alcohol
than indicated in
“Gasoline con-
taining oxygenates” page 9-4. Also, do
not use fuel additives, fuel stabilizers or
fuel deicers that contain alcohol.
BODY REPAIR
The body of �bhe GT-R has been manufac�bured
on spec�fal f�fx�bures u�b�fl�fz�fng a hybr�fd s�bruc�bure
w�f�bh alum�fnum d�fe cas�b par�bs for �bhe frame work.
Spec�fal sk�flls, �fnforma�b�fon and equ�fpmen�b are
requ�fred �bo correc�bly repa�fr �bhe body. Con�bac�b a
GT-R cer�b�ff�fed NISSAN dealer �ff �bhe veh�fcle �fs
damaged, such as �fn a coll�fs�fon, and �bhey w�fll
recommend an appropr�fa�be body shop.
Only cer�b�ff�fed body shops us�fng CELETTE
Š
advanced coll�fs�fon repa�fr equ�fpmen�b are ap- proved by NISSAN for repa�fr�fng s�bruc�bural body
damage. Con�bac�b a GT-R cer�b�ff�fed NISSAN
dealer or NISSAN Consumer Affa�frs for a
referral or l�fs�b of cer�b�ff�fed body shops.
DRIVING AFTER REPLACING TIRES
Avo�fd �bhe dr�fv�fng cond�f�b�fons l�fs�bed under “Add�f-
�b�fonal ma�fn�benance �f�bems” �fn �bh�fs sec�b�fon for 48
hours af�ber �b�fres are �fns�balled on �bhe wheels
(
“Add�f�b�fonal ma�fn�benance �f�bems” page
GTR-12) . The �b�fre may sl�fp on �bhe wheel �ff �bhe
veh�fcle �fs dr�fven �fn �bhese cond�f�b�fons before 48
hours have passed. If �bhe �b�fre sl�fps on �bhe wheel,
�bhe wheel/�b�fre assembly w�fll be ou�b of balance
and w�fll requ�fre rebalanc�fng. The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
The follow�fng �fnforma�b�fon appl�fes only �ff you
engage �fn performance dr�fv�fng such as dr�fv�fng
your GT-R for ex�bended per�fods under �bhe
follow�fng cond�f�b�fons.
.
H�fgher-RPM (approach�fng redl�fne) opera-
�b�fon
. Frequen�b h�fgh pedal force brak�fng from
modera�be and h�fgher speeds
. Frequen�b �bhro�b�ble ac�b�fva�b�fon
. Fas�b revv�fng �bhroughou�b �bhe RPM range
In such cases, �bhe follow�fng add�f�b�fonal ma�fn-
�benance gu�fdel�fnes apply.
However, you should also carefully read
your 2015 NISSAN GT-R Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet for important information
concerning warranty coverage, limitations
and exclusions.
We recommend �bha�b all GT-R ma�fn�benance be
performed a�b a GT-R cer�b�ff�fed NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN w�fll only pay for GT-R Performance
Op�b�fm�fza�b�fon Serv�fces performed a�b a GT-R
cer�b�ff�fed NISSAN dealer.
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS

10-2
Cruise control system warnin�f............�a..................�a.. 2-40
Cup �bolders..................�a..................�a.....................�a......... 2-56
Current fuel consumption ..................�a..................�a..... 2-15
D
Differential oil..................�a..................�a..................�a...... GTR-4
Dimensions ..................�a..................�a..........................�a..... 9-10
Distance to empty..................�a..................�a................... 2-17
Door pocket..................�a..................�a.....................�a......... 2-58
Door/trunk open warnin�f ..................�a..................�a...... 2-41
Doors..................�a..................�a..................�a.......................... 3-4
Drainin�f of coolant water..................�a..................�a...... 5-52
Drinkin�f alco�bol/dru�fs and drivin�f..................�a......... 5-9
Drive belts.............�a..................�a..................�a.................... 8-19
Drive computer ..................�a..................�a..................�a...... 2-15
Drivin�f All-W�beel Drive drivin�f safety precautions ...... 5-9
Cold weat�ber drivin�f..................�a..................�a....... 5-52
Drinkin�f alco�bol/dru�fs and drivin�f..................�a... 5-9
Drivin�f on snow or ice..................�a..................�a.... 5-53
Drivin�f t�be ve�bicle..................�a..................�a............ 5-15
Drivin�f tips..................�a..................�a..................�a....... 5-21
Precautions w�ben startin�f and drivin�f .............. 5-3
Drivin�f after replacin�f tires ..................�a.............. GTR-12
Dry carbon fiber parts................. GTR-7, GTR-27, 7-6
Dual clutc�b transmission ..................�a....... GTR-27, 5-15
E
Elapsed time and trip odometer ..................�a............ 2-17
Emer�fency en�fine s�but off..................�a............ 5-11, 6-3 Emer�fency trunk lid release..................�a..................�a. 3-22
Emission control information label..............�a............ 9-12
Emission control system warranty..................�a......... 9-18
En�fine..................�a..................�a...............................�a........... 9-8
Before startin�f t�be en�fine..................�a............... 5-13
C�ban�fin�f en�fine coolant..................�a................. 8-12
C�ban�fin�f en�fine oil and filter..................�a......... 8-14
C�beckin�f en�fine coolant level..................�a........ 8-11
C�beckin�f en�fine oil level.............�a..................�a.... 8-13
Emer�fency en�fine s�but off..................�a..... 5-11, 6-3
En�fine block �beater..................�a..................�a......... 5-54
En�fine compartment ..................�a..................�a....... 8-24
En�fine compartment c�beck locations................ 8-8
En�fine coolant temperature �fau�fe..................�a.. 2-7
En�fine coolin�f system..................�a..................�a.... 8-10
En�fine oil..................�a..................�a............. GTR-3, 8-13
En�fine oil and oil filter recommendation........... 9-6
En�fine oil level display..................�a..................�a.... 2-12
En�fine oil low pressure warnin�f..................�a.... 2-34
En�fine serial number..................�a..................�a....... 9-12
En�fine start operation indicator ..................�a..... 2-43
En�fine system warnin�f..................�a..................�a... 2-34
Operatin�f ran�fe for en�fine start ..................�a... 5-10
Startin�f t�be en�fine..................�a..................�a.......... 5-13
En�fine and powertrain..................�a..... GTR-15, GTR-22
En�fine oil maintenance..................�a..................�a...... GTR-4
En�fine output..................�a..................�a..................... GTR-23
En�fine output accordin�f to t�be
coolant temperature..................�a..................�a.......... GTR-23
En�fine speed is restricted..................�a................ GTR-23 Environmental factors influence t�be rate
of corrosion..................�a..................�a..........................�a....... 7-9
Event Data Recorders..................�a..................�a............ 9-20
Ex�baust �fas ..................�a..................�a.....................�a........... 5-3
Ex�baust muffler and trunk carpet ..................�a...... GTR-6
Explanation of maintenance items ..................�a.......... 8-4
Extended stora�fe fuse switc�b ..................�a............... 8-26
Exterior and interior li�f�bts..................�a..................�a..... 8-30
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label
............... 9-12
Features of eac�b mode..................�a..................�a.......... 5-27
Flat tire..............�a..................�a..............................�a............... 6-3
Flat towin�f ..................�a..................�a..................�a.............. 9-17
Floor mats ..................�a..................�a..................�a................. 7-8
Fluid Brake fluid..................�a..................�a........... GTR-4, 8-15
Fluid level c�beck..................�a..................�a............... 8-18
Low brake fluid warnin�f ..................�a..................�a. 2-37
Low was�ber fluid warnin�f..................�a................ 2-42
Power steerin�f fluid..................�a..................�a......... 8-14
Window was�ber fluid ..................�a..................�a...... 8-16
Fluids..................�a..................�a..................�a GTR-14, GTR-18
Forward-facin�f c�bild restraint installation
usin�f LATCH..................�a..................�a..................�a.......... 1-24
Forward-facin�f c�bild restraint installation usin�f
t�be seat belts ..................�a..................�a........................... 1-27
Freein�f a frozen door lock..................�a..................�a.... 5-52

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag s�fstems ..................�f............... 1-4�b
Front seats..................�f..................�f..................�f................ 1-3
Front/rear tire size discrepanc�f warning............... 2-38
Fuel..................�f..................�f..................�f..................�f... GTR-12Average fuel consumption and speed............ 2-16
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants..................�f.......... 9-2
Closing the fuel-filler door ..................�f............... 3-2�b
Current fuel consumption ..................�f................ 2-1�b
Fuel gauge..................�f..................�f..................�f.......... 2-8
Fuel information ..................�f..................�f................... 9-4
Fuel-filler door..............�f..................�f....................... 3-24
Increasing fuel econom�f..................�f..................�f. �b-41
Low fuel warning..................�f..................�f.............. 2-40
Opening the fuel filler door ..................�f............. 3-2�b
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips..................�f..................�f..... �b-40
Fuses..................�f..................�f..................�f........................ 8-24
G
Garage door opener HomeLinkŠUniversal Transceiver ..................�f.. 2-64
Gasoline smell ..................�f..................�f..................�f. GTR-23
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge..................�f.. 2-7
Fuel gauge..................�f..................�f..................�f.......... 2-8
Meters and gauges..................�f..................�f............. 2-�b
General maintenance ..................�f..................�f...... 8-3, 8-4
Glass..................�f..................�f..................�f.......................... 7-�b Glove box...............�f..................�f........................�f............. 2-�b8
GT-R performance optimization services..........�f GTR-8
GT-R special precautions ..................�f..................�f. GTR-�b
GT-R special specification parts..................�f....... GTR-3
GT-R specific information ..................�f..................�f. GTR-3
GT-R specific vehicle characteristics .............. GTR-23
H
Handling of data
..................�f..................�f...................... 9-21
Hazard warning flasher switch..................�f................. 6-2
Head restraints/headres�fts..................�f..................�f....... 1-�b
Headlight Headlight and turn signal switch ..................�f... 2-�b0
Headlight switch..................�f..................�f............... 2-�b0
Headlights..................�f..................�f..................�f........ 8-30
Heated seats..................�f..................�f..................�f.......... 2-�b4
High altitude..................�f..................�f..................�f..... GTR-23
High performance brake s�fstem ..................�f........... 8-23
Hill Start Assist..................�f..................�f..................�f...... �b-38
HomeLink
ŠUniversal Transceiver ..................�f......... 2-64
Hood..................�f..................�f.....................�f..................�f.... 3-18
Horn..................�f..................�f...............................�f............. 2-�b3
How to switch the modes ..................�f..................�f.... �b-2�b
How to use R mode start function..................�f....... �b-33
I
Idle speed is not stead�f ..................�f..................�f.. GTR-23
If �four vehicle overheats..................�f..................�f.......... 6-8
Ignition switch operation ..................�f..................�f....... �b-10
Ignition switch positions.........�f..................�f................. �b-11 Increasing fuel econom�f..................�f..................�f........ �b-41
Indicator lights..................�f..................�f.....................�f..... 2-31
Indicators and displa�f..................�f..................�f............ �b-36
Infants..................�f..................�f..................�f..................�f..... 1-14
Injured persons..................�f..................�f..................�f........ 1-9
Inside mirror..................�f..................�f.....................�f......... 3-27
Inspection and adjustments after driving........ GTR-18
Inspection and adjustments before driving .... GTR-14
Installing front license plate..................�f..................�f.. 9-13
Installing top tether strap..................�f............ 1-26, 1-30
Instrument brightness control ..................�f................ 2-11
Instrument panel.............�f..................�f............................. 2-4
Intelligent Ke�f..................�f..................�f............................. 3-2
Intelligent Ke�f batter�f discharge..................�f........... �b-12
Intelligent Ke�f batter�f discharge indicator............ 2-4�b
Intelligent Ke�f batter�f replacement ..................�f...... 8-27
Intelligent Ke�f functions..................�f..................�f........... 3-9
Intelligent Ke�f insertion indicator ..................�f.......... 2-44
Intelligent Ke�f removal indicator..................�f............ 2-4�b
Intelligent Ke�f s�fstem ..................�f..................�f.............. 3-8
Interior light control switch ..................�f..................�f... 2-62
Interior lights..................�f..................�f..................�f........... 2-62
J
Jacking vehicle and removing wheels
..................�f.. 8-43
Jump starting..................�f..................�f..................�f. 6-�b, 8-19
K
Ke�f
Intelligent Ke�f ..................�f..................�f....................... 3-2
10-3