maintenance schedule 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

Recommended fluids and maintenance interval
The information and specifications in this section apply only when engaging in performance driving.
ITEMSEngine Oil
GT-R SPECIFIED FL�fIDS Mobil 1 �b0W-40)*1
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
.When the oil temperature stays
below 2308F �b1108C) while driving Change engine oil and engine oil filter at the same interval as Schedule 1 and
2 in the 2015 NISSAN GT-R Service and Maintenance Guide.
.When the oil temperature reaches
between 2308F �b1108C) and 2668F �b1308C) while
drivingChange engine oil and engine oil filter every 3,000 miles �b5,000 km) .
.When the oil temperature exceeds
2668F �b1308C) while driving
Change engine oil and engine oil filter immediately after stopping.
*1: Mobil 1 �b0W-40) �b100% synthetic) is the factory fill oil. The VR38 engine with its plasma-sprayed bores was developed using this oil. NISSAN cannot ensure proper engine operation and durability if other 0W-40 synthetic oil is used. If Mobil 1 �b0W-40) is not available, Mobil 1 �b10W-40) �b100% synthetic) may be used; however,
some performance loss may be noticed.
GT-R OverviewGTR-19

GTR-20GT-R Overview
ITEMSTransmission Oil
GT-R S�fECIFIED F�bUIDS Genuine NISSAN Transmission Oil R35 Special
MAINTENANCE INTERVA�b
.When the oil temperature stays
below 2488F (1208C) while driving Change transmission oil at the same interval as Schedule 1 and 2 in the 2015
NISSAN GT-R Service and Maintenance Guide.
.When the oil temperature reaches
between 2488F (1208C) and 2848F (1408C) while
drivingChange transmission oil every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) .
.When the oil temperature exceeds
2848F (1408C) while drivingChange both transmission oil and differential oil immediately after stopping.
Differential oil temperature usually increases concurrently.
ITEMS Differential Oil (front and rear)
GT-R S�fECIFIED F�bUIDS Differential Oil R35 COM�fETITION type 2189E*2
MAINTENANCE INTERVA�b
.When the oil temperature stays
below 2488F (1208C) while driving Change differential oil at the same interval as Schedule 1 and 2 in the 2015
NISSAN GT-R Service and Maintenance Guide .
.When the oil temperature reaches
between 2488F (1208C) and 2848F (1408C) while
drivingChange differential oil every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) .
.When the oil temperature exceeds
2848F (1408C) while drivingChange both transmission oil and differential oil immediately after stopping.
Differential oil temperature usually increases concurrently as the transmission
oil temperature.
*2: The differential oil temperature cannot be displayed on the multi function display. The differential oil temperature can be checked with the transmission oil temperature since both usually increases or decrease concurrently.

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

Some day-to-day and regular maintenance is
essential to maintain your vehicle good mechan-
ical condition�f as well as its emission and engine
performance�b
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance�f as well as general
maintenance�f is performed�b
As the vehicle owner�f you are the only one who
can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper
maintenance care�b You are a vital link in the
maintenance chain�b
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
For your convenience�f both required and op-
tional scheduled maintenance items are de-
scribed and listed in your NISSAN Service and
Maintenance Guide�b You must refer to that guide
to ensure that necessary maintenance is per-
formed on your vehicle at regular intervals�b
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General maintenance includes those items
which should be checked during normal day-
to-day operation�b They are essential for proper
vehicle operation�b It is your responsibility to
perform these procedures regularly as pre-
scribed�b
Performing general maintenance checks re-
quires minimal mechanical skill and only a fewgeneral automotive tools�b
These checks or inspections can be done by
yourself�f a qualified technician or�f if you prefer�f a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer�b
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE
GT-R certified NISSAN dealers are required to
have additional training and equipment and are
the only NISSAN dealers authorized to perform
warranty work on key vehicle performance
systems such as engine�f transmission�f suspen-
sion and brakes�b
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction�f have the systems
checked and serviced by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer�b
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
and are kept up to date with the latest service
information through technical bulletins�f service
tips�f and in-dealer information systems�b They are
completely qualified to work on NISSAN vehi-
cles
before work begins�b
You can be confident that a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer’s service department performs
the best job to meet the maintenance require-
ments on your vehicle�b
To find a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer near
you�f call 1-866-668-1GTR in the US or 1-800- 387-0122 in Canada�f or go to www�b gtrnissan�b
com/�b
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-3
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT

8-20Maintenance and do-it-yourself
the belt is in poor condition or loose, ha\fe it
replaced or adjusted by a \bT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
2. Ha\fe the belts checked regularly for condi- tion and tension in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in your NISSAN
Ser\fice and Maintenance \buide.
WARNING
Be sure the engine and the ignition
switch are off and that the parking
brake is engaged securely.
NOTICE
Be sure to use the correct socket to
remove the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.
REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
If replacement is required, see a \bT-R certified
NISSAN dealer for ser\ficing.
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
It is not necessary to replace the iridium-tipped
spark plugs as frequently as the con\fentional
type spark plugs since they will last much longer.
Follow the maintenance schedule in NISSAN
Ser\fice and Maintenance \buide, but do not
reuse them by cleaning or regapping.
Always replace spark plugs with recom-
mended or equivalent ones.
SPARK PLUGS

10 Index
A
Active noise control..................�G..................�G................ 5-54
Additional maintenance items..................�G.......... G�fR-12
Air cleaner..................�G..................�G..................�G............... �b-21
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label..................�G.. 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations..................�G..................�G..... 9-7
Air fresheners..................�G..................�G............................. 7-7
All-season tires..................�G..................�G..................�G G�fR-11
All-Wheel Drive..................�G..................�G..................�G...... 5-41
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ............ 5-9
Anti-freeze..................�G..................�G..................�G............... 5-52
Anti-lock Braking System..................�G..................�G...... 5-49
Anti-lock Braking System warning..................�G........ 2-37
Audible reminders..................�G..................�G................... 2-32
Automatic
Automatic door lock system..................�G............... 3-5
Average fuel consumption and speed..................�G. 2-16
Avoiding body damage..................�G..................�G.... G�fR-11
Avoiding collision and rollover..................�G................. 5-7
AWD clutch high temperature warning................. 2-3�b
AWD system characteristics..................�G..................�G 5-44
AWD system warning ..................�G..................�G............ 2-39
AWD warning light ..................�G..................�G................. 5-41
B
Battery ..................�G..................�G............................ 5-52, �b-17
Intelligent Key battery discharge..................�G.... 5-12
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator..... 2-45 Intelligent Key battery replacement ................. �b-27
Before starting the engine..................�G..................�G.... 5-13
Body repair ..................�G..................�G......................... G�fR-12
Booster seats..................�G..................�G........................... 1-31
Brake Brake assist..................�G..................�G.....................�G.. 5-49
Brake fluid..................�G..................�G........... G�fR-4, �b-15
Brake pad wear warning..................�G..................�G �b-23
Brake system..................�G..................�G..................�G... 5-4�b
Brakes..................�G..................�G...............................�G.. �b-23
High performance brake system ..................�G.... �b-23
Low brake fluid warning ..................�G..................�G. 2-37
Parking brake ..................�G..................�G.................... 5-33
Parking brake break-in...............�G..................�G....... 5-4�b
Parking brake release warning ..................�G....... 2-36
Replacing the brake pads..................�G................ �b-24
Self-adjusting brakes ..................�G..................�G...... �b-23
Brake dust..................�G..................�G..................�G......... G�fR-26
Brake pad..................�G..................�G.....................�G....... G�fR-15
Brake pad and disc rotor..................�G..................�G.. G�fR-5
Brake pad break-in procedure..................�G......... G�fR-15
Brake system information..................�G..................�G G�fR-26
Brakes..................�G..................�G................ G�fR-1�b, G�fR-22
Braking precautions..................�G..................�G................ 5-4�b
Break-in schedule ..................�G..................�G.... G�fR-9, 5-39
C
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants .... 9-2
Changing
Changing engine coolant..................�G................. �b-12 Changing engine oil and filter..................�G......... �b-14
Changing wheels and tires..................�G.............. �b-41
Checking Checking bulbs..................�G..................�G................. 2-25
Checking engine coolant level..................�G........ �b-11
Checking engine oil level.............�G..................�G.... �b-13
Checking the tire pressure..................�G.............. �b-36
Child restraints..................�G..................�G..................�G....... 1-15
Child safety..................�G..................�G..........................�G..... 1-13
Chrome parts ..................�G..................�G............................. 7-5
Cleaning ..................�G..................�G...............................�G..... �b-22
Cleaning exterior ..................�G..................�G..................�G..... 7-2
Cleaning interior ..................�G..................�G........................ 7-7
Closing the fuel-filler door ..................�G..................�G.... 3-25
Closing the hood..................�G..................�G..................�G... 3-19
Coat hooks ..................�G..................�G..........................�G..... 2-59
Cockpit ..................�G..................�G..................�G...................... 2-3
Cold weather driving..................�G..................�G.............. 5-52
Console box ..................�G..................�G..................�G........... 2-59
Cool down ..................�G..................�G..................�G........ G�fR-13
Coolant Changing engine coolant..................�G................. �b-12
Checking engine coolant level..................�G........ �b-11
Draining of coolant water..................�G................. 5-52
Engine coolant temperature gauge..................�G.. 2-7
Coolant level and mixture ratio..................�G........ G�fR-15
Corrosion protection ..................�G..................�G................ 7-9
Cracks on brake pad ..................�G..................�G....... G�fR-26
Cracks on the disc rotors..................�G................. G�fR-26
Cruise control..................�G..................�G............... 2-16, 5-34
Cruise control operations..................�G..................�G...... 5-36