steering wheel NISSAN GT-R 2015 R35 Owners Manual

rates and wear patterns in comparison to
conventional passenger vehicles. Contact a
�fT-R certi�bied NISSAN dealer to con�birm that
the alignment is within speci�bications.
Preventing toe-out:
Toe-out can cause uneven tire wear or
damage to areas inside the tires due to
high heat. Be sure to have the wheel
alignment toe-in setting checked and ad-
justed by your GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer before any performance driving on
closed circuit tracks. Obey all traffic laws
when on public roads.
Toe-in speci�bication
Front \0370.059 in (1.5 mm)
Rear \037
0.079 in (2.0 mm)
TRANSMISSION SETTINGS
The design o�b the clutch and transmission
requires inspection and adjustment o�b the clutch
and shi�bt �borks by a �fT-R certi�bied NISSAN
dealer at the recommended intervals. I�b the
transmission setting is not complete, excessive
loads may be applied to the transmission and
power train system parts during starting and
shi�bting, which may result in a mal�bunction or
damage. Depending on the driving conditions,
more �brequent adjustments may be necessary to
help maximize vehicle per�bormance.NOTICE
Follow these recommendations to ob-
tain maximum engine performance and
ensure the future reliability and econo-
my of your new vehicle. Failure to
follow these recommendations may
result in shortened engine life and
reduced vehicle performance.
Please observe the �bollowing types o�b driving
until the mileage shown below has been
reached.
Until 300 miles (500 km):
. Do not depress the accelerator pedal more
than hal�bway and avoid rapid acceleration.
. Drive with the engine speed kept at less
than 3,500 RPM.
. Avoid unnecessary quick steering, abrupt
braking and driving on poor roads.
300 to 600 miles (500 to 1,000 km):
. Avoid rapid acceleration in a low gear (1st to
3rd gears) with the accelerator pedal �bully
depressed. Depress the pedal slowly.
. Avoid unnecessary quick steering and
abrupt braking.
GT-R Overview�fTR-9
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE

GTR-10GT-R Overview
.Drive with the suspension setup swit�fh in
the COM�b mode to allow more suspension
stroke.
600 to 1,200 miles (1,000 to 2,000 km):
. Drive with the engine speed kept relatively
high with the shift lever in the
&Mposition.
Shifting is re�fommended between 1st and
4th gears.
. Avoid unne�fessary qui�fk steering and
abrupt braking.
. Drive with the suspension setup swit�fh in
the COM�b mode to allow more suspension
stroke.
Even though the mileage rea�fhes over 1,200
miles (2,000 km) , the �flut�fh may take longer to
properly engage if the vehi�fle is mainly driven in
town at a low speed. NISSAN re�fommends
breaking in the �flut�fh at a GT-R �fertified
NISSAN dealer. Always perform the transmis-
sion setting after breaking in the �flut�fh. If the
transmission setting is not �fomplete, ex�fessive
loads may be applied to the transmission and
power train system parts during starting and
shifting, whi�fh may result in a malfun�ftion or
damage.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Do not adjust the wheel alignment until the
mileage rea�fhes 1,000 miles (1,600 km). Until
then, the suspension may not engage enough
and the height may be higher.
However, make sure to adjust the alignment
after 1,000 miles (1,600 km) .
The wheel alignment �fan be adjusted by a GT-R
�fertified NISSAN dealer in a�f�fordan�fe with
spe�fifi�fations for �fity driving to high perfor-
man�fe driving.
The tires on the GT-R may have different wear
rates and wear patterns in �fomparison to
�fonventional passenger vehi�fles. Conta�ft a
GT-R �fertified NISSAN dealer to �fonfirm that
the alignment is within spe�fifi�fations.VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF MODE
Always make sure the VDC is ON before driving
the vehi�fle by �fhe�fking that the VDC O�b�b
indi�fator lights on the meter and the VDC set-up
swit�fh are not illuminated. The GT-R is a high
performan�fe vehi�fle and the VDC must be on/
a�ftivated to provide proper powertrain operation
and intended drivability.
WARNING
. The VDC OFF mode should ONLY be
used briefly to help free the vehicle
if stuck in snow or mud by tempora-
rily stopping operation of the VDC
to maintain wheel torque.
. Driving the GT-R with the VDC off
may lead to handling issues related
to steering maneuvers, acceleration,
or deceleration. Moreover, driving
with the VDC off can result in an
inoperative vehicle by causing ser-
ious damage to the powertrain,
including damage to the Transaxle
Assembly including Transfer, Clutch,
Gears, Transaxle case and all of its
components and other drivetrain
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE DRIVING

GTR-16GT-R Overview
NOTICE
Failure to have the clutch properly
adjusted before performance driving
may cause the transmission oil tem-
perature to increase which may cause
transmission damage.
. Inspect and confir�f the clearance bet�been
the exhaust finisher and rear bu�fper is �fore
than 0.24 in (6 �f�f) (up/do�bn) and �fore
than 0.20 in (5 �f�f) (left/right) .
. Inspect the dust boot of the drive shaft
universal joint for cracks or da�fage.
Suspension and wheel alignment
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
.Check the steering and suspension syste�f
and other links for loose and/or da�faged
parts.
. Measure and adjust the �bheel align�fent.
(
“Wheel align�fent” page GTR-10)
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer to
adjust the �bheel align�fent to the reco�f-
�fended setting for high perfor�fance driv-
ing. Preventing toe-out:
Toe-out can cause uneven tire wear or
damage to areas inside the tires due to
high heat. Be sure to have the wheel
alignment toe-in setting checked and ad-
justed by your GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer before any performance driving on
closed circuit tracks. Obey all traffic laws
when on public roads.
Toe-in specification
Front \0370.059 in (1.5 �f�f)
Rear \037
0.079 in (2.0 �f�f)
Wheels and tires
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
. Check tire �bear and cracking.
. Inspect the tire side �ball for da�fage.
. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure as necessary �bhen the tires are
cold. (
“Wheels and tires” page 8-32)
The tire pressure changes depending on the
outside te�fperature or altitude. Check the tire
pressure regularly and �bhen the cli�fate condi-
tions change.
* The follo�bing chart indicates ho�b the tire
pressure �bill decrease as outside air te�fpera-
ture decreases.

GTR-22GT-R Overview
Suspension and wheel alignment
.Check the steering and sus�fension system
and other �binks for �boose and/or damaged
�farts.
. Measure and adjust the whee�b a�bignment.
Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dea�ber to
adjust the whee�b a�bignment to the recom-
mended setting for norma�b driving.
Wheels and tires
.Check tire wear and cracking.
. Ins�fect the tire side wa�b�b for damage.
. Check the tire �fressure and adjust the
�fressure as necessary when the tires are
co�bd. (
“Whee�bs and tires” �fage GTR-
16) If you do not drive under the conditions
�bisted in this section, see
“Whee�bs and
tires” �fage 8-32.
. Check that the whee�b nuts are not stri�f�fed.
Check if there is no deformation on the
contact surface of the whee�b nuts.
. Make sure the whee�b nuts are tight.
(
“Whee�bs and tires” �fage 8-32)
. Make sure the drive shaft nuts are tight.
. Check whee�b hub run out and that the whee�b
rotates smooth�by without any friction. Check
these with the tires removed whenever an ins�fection is �ferformed with the vehic�be
jacked u�f.
. Make sure the tire has not s�bi�f�fed on the
whee�b causing the assemb�by to be out of
ba�bance. The reference marks on the tire and
whee�b shou�bd be a�bigned. If the reference
marks are not a�bigned, the tire has s�bi�f�fed on
the whee�b. Have the whee�bs/tires reba-
�banced. Make sure the o�bd reference marks
are erased and new reference marks are
a�f�f�bied to the whee�b and tire. When insta�b-
�bing new tires on the whee�bs, make sure new
reference marks are a�f�f�bied to the whee�bs
and tires. (
“Whee�bs and tires” �fage
GTR-16)
. Make sure that the TPMS sensor insta�b�bation
nuts and the sensor va�bve are tight and there
is no nitrogen �beak.
Brakes
.Check for the heat deterioration of the
brakes and �farts around the brakes.
. Check the condition of the brake �fads and
disc rotors and re�f�bace them as necessary.
Engine and powertrain
.Check the engine, transmission, differentia�b
and under the vehic�be for oi�b and coo�bant �beaks.
. Ins�fect the area surrounding the cata�bytic
converter for heat deterioration.
. Ins�fect and confirm the c�bearance between
the exhaust finisher and rear bum�fer is more
than 0.24 in (6 mm) (u�f/down) and more
than 0.20 in (5 mm) (�beft/right) .
. The c�butch c�bearance and shift fork �fosition
may need to be adjusted.
. Ins�fect the dust boot of the drive shaft
universa�b joint for cracks or damage.
. Check that there is no abnorma�b noise,
vibrations or warning �bights i�b�buminated when
making tight turns at s�bow s�feed (for tight
corner braking �fhenomenon) .

0-8Illustrated table of contents
1. Headlight and turn signal swit�fh (P.2-�b0)
2. Paddle shifters (P.�b-1�b)
3. Steering-wheel-moun�wted �fontrols (left side)*
4. Meters and gauges (P.2-�b)
�b. Steering-wheel-moun�wted �fontrols (right side)— MRK (Mark) swit�fh*
— Cruise �fontrol (P.�b-34) 6. Windshield wiper and washer swit�fh (P.2-48)
7. VDC, transmission and suspension set up
swit�fhes (P.�b-2�b)
8. Trunk lid release swit�fh (P.3-20)
9. Hood release handle (P.3-18)
10. Intelligent Key port (P.�b-12) 11. Horn (P.2-�b3)
12. Tilting/teles�fopi�f steering wheel lever (P.3-26)
13. Push-button ignition swit�fh (P.�b-10)
14. Parking brake (P.�b-33, P.�b-46)
1�b. Shift lever (P.�b-1�b)
*: Refer to the separate Multi Fun�ftion Display
Owner’s Manual.
COCKPIT

1-34Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
7. If the booster seat is installe�f in the frontpassenger seat, p�bsh the ignition switch to
the ON position. The front passenger air bag
stat�bs light
may or may not ill�bminate
�fepen�fing on the size of the chil�f an�f the
type of booster seat �bse�f. (
“Front
passenger air bag an�f stat�bs light” page
1-41)
PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
This S�bpplemental Restraint System (SRS)
section contains important information concern-
ing the following systems:
. Driver an�f passenger s�bpplemental front-
impact air bag (NISSAN A�fvance�f Air Bag
System)
. Front seat-mo�bnte�f si�fe-impact s�bpple-
mental air bag
. Roof-mo�bnte�f c�brtain si�fe-impact s�bpple-
mental air bag
. Seat belt pretensioner
Supplemental front-impact air bag system:
The NISSAN A�fvance�f Air Bag System can
help c�bshion the impact force to the hea�f an�f
chest of the �friver an�f front passenger in certain
frontal collisions.
Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-
mental air bag system: This system can help
c�bshion the impact force to the chest area of the
�friver an�f front passenger in certain si�fe impact
collisions. The si�fe air bags are �fesigne�f to
inflate on the si�fe where the vehicle is impacte�f.
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-
mental air bag system: This system can help
c�bshion the impact force to the hea�f of occ�bpants in the front seating positions in
certain si�fe impact collisions. The c�brtain air
bags are �fesigne�f to inflate on the si�fe where
the vehicle is impacte�f.
These s�bpplemental restraint systems are �fe-
signe�f to
supplement the crash protection
provi�fe�f by the �friver an�f passenger seat belts
an�f are not a substitute for them. Seat belts
sho�bl�f always be correctly worn an�f the
occ�bpant seate�f a s�bitable �fistance away from
the steering wheel, instr�bment panel an�f �foor
finishers. (
“Seat belts” page 1-6)
The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the systems are operational.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM

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back against the seatback and as
far-away as practical from the steer-
ing wheel or instrument panel. Al-
ways use the seat belts.
. The driver and front passenger seat
belt buckles are equipped with
sensors that detect if the seat belts
are fastened. The Advanced Air Bag
System monitors the severity of a
collision and seat belt usage then
inflates the air bags as needed.
Failure to properly wear seat belts
can increase the risk or severity of
injury in an accident.
. The front passenger seat is
equipped with an occupant classifi-
cation sensor (pattern sensor) that
turns the front passenger air bag
OFF under some conditions. This
sensor is only used in this seat.
Failure to be properly seated and
wearing the seat belt can increase
the risk or severity of injury in an
accident. (
“Front passenger air
bag and status light” page 1-41)
. Keep hands on the outside of the
steering wheel. Placing them inside
the steering wheel rim could in- crease the risk of hand injury if the
supplemental front air bag inflates.

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1. Crash zone sensor
2. Supple�fental front-i�fpa�bt air bag �fodules(NISSAN Advan�bed Air Bag Syste�f)
3. Front seat-�founted side-i�fpa�bt supple�fental air bags
4. Roof-�founted �burtain side-i�fpa�bt supple�fental air bags 5. Roof-�founted �burtain side-i�fpa�bt supple�fental
air bag inflators
6. Door satellite sensors
7. O�b�bupant �blassifi�bation sensor (pattern sensor)
8. O�b�bupant �blassifi�bation syste�f �bontrol unit
9. Satellite sensors 10. Seat belt pretensioners
11. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)
NISSAN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYS-
TEM (front seats)
This vehi�ble is equipped with the NISSAN
Advan�bed Air Bag Syste�f for the driver and
front passenger seats. This syste�f is designed
to �feet �bertifi�bation require�fents under U.S.
regulations. It is also per�fitted in Canada.
All of
the information, cautions and warnings in
this manual apply and must be followed.
The driver supple�fental front-i�fpa�bt air bag is
lo�bated in the �benter of the steering wheel. The
front passenger supple�fental front-i�fpa�bt air
bag is �founted in the instru�fent panel above
the glove box. The front air bags are designed to
inflate in higher severity frontal �bollisions,
although they �fay inflate if the for�bes in another
type of �bollision are si�filar to those of a higher
severity frontal i�fpa�bt. They �fay not inflate in
�bertain frontal �bollisions. Vehi�ble da�fage (or la�bk
of it) is not always an indi�bation of proper front
air bag operation.
The NISSAN Advan�bed Air Bag Syste�f has
dual stage air bag inflators. The syste�f �fonitors
infor�fation fro�f the Air bag Control Unit (ACU) ,
seat belt bu�bkle sensors and the o�b�bupant
�blassifi�bation sensor (pattern sensor) . Inflator
operation is based on the severity of a �bollision

and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front
passenger�f the occupant classification sensor is
also monitored. Based on information from the
sensors�f onl�b one front air bag ma�b inflate in a
crash�f depending on the crash severit�b and
whether the front occupants are belted or
unbelted. Additionall�b�f the front passenger air
bag ma�b be automaticall�b turned OFF under
some conditions�f depending on the information
provided b�b the occupant classification sensor.
If the front passenger air bag is OFF�f the
passenger air bag status light will be illuminated
(if the seat is unoccupied�f the light will not be
illuminated�f but the air bag will be off) . One front
air bag inflating does not indicate improper
performance of the s�bstem. (
“Front pas-
senger air bag and status light” page 1-41)
If �bou have an�b questions about �bour air bag
s�bstem�f contact NISSAN or a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer. If �bou are considering modifica-
tion of �bour vehicle due to a disabilit�b�f �bou ma�b
also contact NISSAN. Contact information is
contained in the front of this Owner’s Manual.
When a front air bag inflates�f a fairl�b loud noise
ma�b be heard�f followed b�b release of smoke.
This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate
a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it�f as it
ma�b cause irritation and choking. Those with a
histor�b of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptl�b.
Front air bags�f along with the use of seat belts�f
help to cushion the impact force on the head
and chest of the front occupants. The�b can help
save lives and reduce serious injuries. However�f
an inflating front air bag ma�b cause facial
abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do
not provide restraint to the lower bod�b.
Even with NISSAN advanced air bags�f seat
belts should be correctl�b worn and the driver
and passenger seated upright as far as practical
awa�b from the steering wheel or instrument
panel. The front air bags inflate quickl�b in order
to help protect the front occupants. Because of
this�f the force of the front air bag inflating can
increase the risk of injur�b if the occupant is too
close to�f or is against�f the air bag module during
inflation.
The front air bags deflate quickl�b after a collision.
The front air bags operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.
Front passenger air bag status light
Front passenger air bag and status
light
WARNING
The front passenger air bag is designed
to automatically turn OFF under some
conditions. Read this section carefully
to learn how it operates. Proper use of
the seat, seat belt and child restraints is
necessary for most effective protection.
Failure to follow all instructions in this
manual concerning the use of seats,
seat belts and child restraints can
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classification sensor. Other conditions could
also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if t�fo children are on the
seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.
Al�fays be sure that you and all �behicle
occupants are seated and restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light, you can
monitor �fhen the front passenger air bag is
automatically turned OFF �fith the seat occu-
pied. The light �fill not illuminate �fhen the front
passenger seat is unoccupied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
passenger air bag status light is illuminated
(indicating that the air bag is OFF) , it could be
that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting
on the seat properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,
the passenger air bag status light may or may
not be illuminated, depending on the size of the
child and the type of child restraint being used. If
the passenger air bag status light is not
illuminated (indicating that the air bag might
inflate in a crash) , it could be that the child
restraint or seat belt is not being used properly.
Make sure that the child restraint is installed
properly, the seat belt is used properly and the
occupant is positioned properly. If the passen-
ger air bag status light is still not illuminated,
reposition the occupant or child restraint in arear seat.
If the passenger air bag status light �fill not
illuminate e�ben though you belie�be that the child
restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are
properly positioned, the system may be sensing
an unoccupied seat (in �fhich case the air bag is
OFF) . Your GT-R certified NISSAN dealer can
check that the system is OFF by using a special
tool. Ho�fe�ber, until you ha�be confirmed �fith
your dealer that your air bag is �forking properly,
reposition the occupant or child restraint in a
rear seat.
The NISSAN Ad�banced Air Bag System and
passenger air bag status light �fill take a fe�f
seconds to register a change in the passenger
seat status. Ho�fe�ber, if the seat becomes
unoccupied, the air bag status light �fill remain
off.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air
bag system, the supplemental air bag �farning
light
, located in the meter and gauges area
�fill blink. Ha�be the system checked by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
Other supplemental front air bag
precautions
WARNING
. Do not place any objects on the
steering wheel pad or on the instru-
ment panel. Also, do not place any
objects between any occupant and
the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles and cause
injury if the front air bag inflates.
. Do not place objects with sharp
edges on the seat. Also, do not
place heavy objects on the seat that
will leave permanent impressions in
the seat. Such objects can damage
the seat or occupant classification
sensor (pattern sensor) . This can
affect the operation of the air bag
system and result in serious perso-
nal injury.
. Do not use water or acidic cleaners
(hot steam cleaners) on the seat.
This can damage the seat or occu-
pant classification sensor. This can
also affect the operation of the air
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