headlights NISSAN GT-R 2015 R35 Owners Manual

2-46Instruments and controls
The system helps deter vehicle theft �fut cann�bt
prevent it, n�br can it prevent the theft �bf interi�br
�br exteri�br vehicle c�bmp�bnents in all situati�bns.
Always secure y�bur vehicle even if parking f�br a
�frief peri�bd. Never leave y�bur Intelligent Key(s)
in the vehicle, and always l�bck it when un-
attended. Be aware �bf y�bur surr�bundings, and
park in secure, well-lit areas whenever p�bssi�fle.
Many devices �bffering additi�bnal pr�btecti�bn,
such as c�bmp�bnent l�bcks, identificati�bn markers,
and tracking systems, are availa�fle at aut�b
supply st�bres and specialty sh�bps. Y�bur GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer may als�b �bffer such
equipment. Check with y�bur insurance c�bmpany
t�b see if y�bu may �fe eligi�fle f�br disc�bunts f�br
vari�bus theft pr�btecti�bn features.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Cl�bse all wind�bws.The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.
2. Push the igniti�bn switch t�b the OFF �br LOCK p�bsiti�bn.
3. Rem�bve the Intelligent Key fr�bm the vehicle.
4. Cl�bse all d�b�brs, h�b�bd and trunk. L�bck all d�b�brs. The d�b�brs can �fe l�bcked with the
Intelligent Key, d�b�br handle request switch
�br p�bwer d�b�br l�bck switch. The p�bwer d�b�br
l�bck switch sh�buld �fe �bperated while the
d�b�br is �bpen, and then cl�bsed. 5. C�bnfirm that the security indicat�br light
c�bmes �bn. The security indicat�br light stays
�bn f�br a�f�but 30 sec�bnds. The vehicle
security system is n�bw pre-armed. After
a�f�but 30 sec�bnds the vehicle security
system aut�bmatically shifts int�b the armed
phase. The security light �fegins t�b flash
�bnce every appr�bximately 3 sec�bnds. If,
during this 30-sec�bnd pre-arm time peri�bd,
the d�b�br is unl�bcked, �br the igniti�bn switch is
pushed t�b ACC �br ON, the system will n�bt
arm.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors, hood, and trunk lid locked
with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position. When pushing the ignition switch
to the ACC or ON position, the system will
be released.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the f�bll�bw-
ing alarm:
. The headlights �flink and the h�brn s�bunds
intermittently.
. The alarm aut�bmatically turns �bff after
appr�bximately 1 minute. H�bwever, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again.

Turning the switch to theposition:
Headlights will come on and all the other lights
remain on. The daytime r\fnning light will t\frn off.
Autolight system
The a\ftolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they t\frn on and off a\ftomatically.
To set the a\ftolight system:
\b. Make s\fre the headlight switch is in the AUTO position
*1.
2. P\fsh the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The a\ftolight system a\ftomatically t\frns the headlights on and off.
To t\frn the a\ftolight system off, t\frn the switch
to the OFF,
orposition.
The a\ftolight system can t\frn on the headlights
a\ftomatically when it is dark and t\frn off the
headlights when it is light. If the ignition switch is p\fshed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened, the
headlights remain on for 45 seconds.
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Headlight beam select
When the headlights are on, push the le�fer to
the front of the �fehicle
*1to switch to the high
�beams. The high-�beam indicator light illumi-
nates. (
“High �beam indicator light” page 2-
31)
Pull the le�fer to the neutral position
*2to
switch to the low �beams.
Pulling the le�fer toward you
*3will flash the
headlight high �beam e�fen when the headlight
switch is in the OFF position.
CAUTION
Use low beams when there are cars
approaching from the opposite direc-
tion, during city driving and at similar
times.
Battery saver system
A chime will sound when the dri�fer side door is
opened with the light switch in theorposition and the ignition switch in the ACC,
OFF or LOCK position. (“Light reminder
chime” page 2-32)
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the lights will automatically turn off after
a period of time when the ignition switch has
�been pushed to the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights automatically turn
off, the lights will turn on when the ignition
switch is pushed to the ON position.
NOTICE
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for
extended periods of time even if the
headlights turn off automatically.
Daytime running light system
The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
�brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position. Turn the headlight switch to the
position for full illumination when dri�fing at night.
If the parking �brake is applied �before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking �brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.

WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to the position*1to
signal the turning direction. \fhen the turn is
completed, the turn signals cancel automatically.
Lane change signal
\bo indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the position
*2where the lights begin
flashing.
If the lever is moved back right after moving up
or down to the position
*2, the light will flash 3
times.
\bo sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury.
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HORN

CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
. This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical acces-
sory being used is turned OFF.
. When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water to
contact the outlet.
NOTICE
.Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
. Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on. .
Push the plug in as far as it will go.
If good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
Next to the steering wheel
Pull out the cap to use the outlet.
Replace the cap after use.
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POWER OUTLETS

Telescopic adjustment
This adjusts the forward/backward positio\f of
the steeri\fg wheel.
\b. Press lever
*Bdow\f*1.
2. Move the steeri\fg wheel forward/backward
*2a\fd stop it i\f a\f appropriate positio\f.
3. Lift up lever
*Bto lock the steeri\fg wheel i\f
positio\f
*3.
Lower the su\f visor to block su\flight comi\fg
from the forward directio\f.
To block su\flight comi\fg from the side, lower
the su\f visor, the\f u\fclip it from the hook a\fd
move it to the side.INSIDE MIRROR
The i\fside mirror is desig\fed so that it
automatically cha\fges reflectio\f accordi\fg to
the i\fte\fsity of the headlights of the followi\fg
vehicle.
The a\fti-glare system will be automatically
tur\fed o\f whe\f the ig\fitio\f switch is pushed
to the ON positio\f.
Whe\f the a\fti-glare system is tur\fed o\f, the
i\fdicator light
*Awill illumi\fate a\fd excessive
glare from the headlights of the vehicle behi\fd
you will be reduced.
Push the “*” switch
*Cto make the i\fside
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-27
SUN VISORS MIRRORS

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

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HEADLIGHTS
Fog may temporarily form insi�fe the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car �bash. A
temperature �fifference bet�been the insi�fe an�f
the outsi�fe of the lens causes the fog. This �foes
not in�ficate that there is a malfunction. If large
�frops of �bater collect insi�fe the lens, contact a
GT-R certifie�f NISSAN �fealer.
Replacing
LED headlight:
If replacement is necessary, see a GT-R certifie�f
NISSAN �fealer.
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
ItemWattage (W)Bulb No.
Hea�flight assembly
lo�b-beam* LED—
high-beam* LED—
Front turn signal light* 287444NA
Front parking light* LED—
Daytime running light* LED—
Front si�fe marker light* 3.8T10
Rear combination light*
back-up 16W16W
turn signal 21WY21W
stop/tail LED—
Rear si�fe marker light* LED—
License plate light* 5W5W
Map light 8—
Vanity mirror light 2—
Step light* 2.7—
Trunk light* 3.4—
High-mounte�f stop light* LED—
*: See a GT-R certifie�f NISSAN �fealer for replacement.

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