wheel 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

TIRES AND ROAD WHEELS
Tires
The GT-R uses specially designed run-fla�f �fires
and ma�fching road wheels�b Use of �fhese
specially developed �fires and wheels provides
�fhe grea�fes�f po�fen�fial for maximum performance�b
.Using non-genuine GT-R �fires may cause
power�frain sys�fem damage if �fhe vehicle is
driven in a fla�f �fire si�fua�fion, even if run-fla�f
�fires are used�b This may also preven�f �fhe
vehicle from being s�fopped safely�b
. Using non-genuine GT-R �fires may also
cause �fire failure due �fo excessive hea�f
buildup caused by �fire dis�for�fion while
driving�b
. Using non-genuine GT-R �fires may affec�f �fhe
opera�fion of �fhe VDC sys�fem�b
Tire replacement:
. When �fire replacemen�f is required, replacing
�fires as a se�f of four wi�fh new �fires is
recommended�b However, if a �fire is punc�fu-
red or damaged, i�f may be possible �fo
replace only �fhe damaged �fire�b De�fermining
whe�fher one �fire or a comple�fe se�f of �fires
should be replaced is based on a number of
fac�fors including �fire wear and condi�fion�b Con�fac�f your GT-R cer�fified NISSAN dealer�b
They can recommend if an individual �fire or a
comple�fe se�f should be replaced�b
. The GT-R uses specially designed run-fla�f
�fires which have a rigid side wall�b Special
equipmen�f and procedures are required
when replacing �fhese �fires�b NISSAN recom-
mends �fha�f �fire replacemen�f be performed a�f
a GT-R cer�fified NISSAN dealer�b
. Specific �fire changing equipmen�f mus�f be
used �fo remove �fhe GT-R �fires from �fhe
wheel and �fo ins�fall �fhe GT-R �fires on�fo �fhe
wheel�b I�f is only possible �fo reuse �fhe �fires
when �fhey have no cracks and/or deforma-
�fions on �fhe bead por�fion of �fhe �fire�b If �fhe
incorrec�f equipmen�f is used �fo remove �fhe
GT-R �fires from �fhe wheel and �fo ins�fall �fhe
GT-R �fires on�fo �fhe wheel, cracks and
deforma�fion may occur on �fhe bead por�fion
of �fhe �fires meaning �fha�f �fhe �fires canno�f be
reused�b Con�fac�f a GT-R cer�fified NISSAN
dealer if �fhe �fires need �fo be removed from
�fhe wheels�b
. When reusing �fires, con�fac�f a GT-R cer�fified
NISSAN dealer�b
Road wheels
Using non-genuine GT-R wheels may cause �fhe
following:
.vehicle vibra�fion
. �fhe �fire coming loose from �fhe wheel during
a fla�f �fire
. reduced wheel lug nu�f �figh�fness
BRAKE PAD AND DISC ROTOR
This vehicle is equipped wi�fh cross-drilled
floa�fing ro�fors and radial-moun�fed six-pis�fon
monoblock calipers�b This helps �fo achieve
excellen�f s�fopping performance and fade-resis-
�fance�b
Using non-genuine GT-R brake pads or ro�fors
can affec�f vehicle braking performance and �fhe
opera�fion of �fhe ABS and VDC sys�fem�b
Replacement of brake pads and disc
rotors
NISSAN generally recommends �fo replace all
four se�fs of brake pads and disc ro�fors a�f �fhe
same �fime �fo main�fain maximum brake perfor-
mance�b
However, replacing only �fhe brake pads may be
allowed in some cases (four wheels or only fron�f
wheels depending on �fhe condi�fions) �b A GT-R
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certified technician must inspect the �fehicle and
determine that only the �brake pads need to �be
replaced. In this case, replacing all �brake pads
and disc rotors as a set is not necessary.
Note that the replacement of �brake pads and the
disc rotors as a set on all four wheels should �be
performed when a GT-R certified technician
determines that this is the correct repair.
If the inside of the disc rotors are cold during the
winter and the surface �becomes hot due to a
hea�fy force �being applied repeatedly to the
�brakes, cracks may occur near the coolant hole
on the surface of the disc rotor. Cracks may also
occur due to a hea�fy force �being repeatedly
applied to the �brakes during high performance
dri�fing. In these cases it may �be necessary to
replace the disc rotors or �brake pads depending
on the condition of the crack. Contact a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer for replacement.
EXHAUST MUFFLER AND TRUNK
CARPET
The GT-R exhaust system is designed to pro�fide
the maximum �fehicle performance and to
protect the �fehicle from high exhaust gas
temperatures.
If non-genuine GT-R exhaust system parts are
used it is possi�ble that the muffler or other
exhaust system parts will deform and causedamage to the under�body. Non-genuine GT-R
exhaust system parts can also affect �fehicle
performance and possi�bly lead to tur�bocharger,
engine or power train related parts including
transmission, damage.
Also, do not remo�fe the trunk carpet from the
�fehicle for any reason. The carpet insulates the
�fehicle interior from the heat of the muffler and
from the noise of the transmission.
TITANIUM MUFFLER AND TRUNK
CARPET (if so equipped)
The �fehicle is equipped with a la�bel under the
console lid
*1that pro�fides the �body to the
titanium muffler clearance specification (for
example rear �bumper to muffler tu�be clearance) .
Since the exhaust gas temperature of the high
performance engine reaches a high temperature
(1,8328F (1,0008C) or more) , the muffler may �be
deformed or lowered due to the heat and then
the under�body or peripheral parts may �be
damaged. Therefore, periodic inspections for
the clearance �between the muffler and the
peripheral parts are required. Your GT-R has

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use that mixture to clean the parts.
NOTE:
The surfaces of the dry carbon fiber parts
are lightly coated like a race car so that
you can feel the proper texture of real
carbon, which may feel rough. This is
normal.
MATTE PAINT (if so equipped)
If your vehicle is equi�f�fed with �batte �faint,
s�fecial care is necessary to clean your vehicle to
�baintain the a�f�fearance of the �batte �faint.
(
“Matte �faint care” �fage 7-2) In addition to the regular �baintenance reco�b-
�bended by NISSAN, the GT-R requires the
following s�fecial ins�fections:
.
Wheel align�bent ins�fection and adjust�bent
(if necessary) (including tire �fressure ad-
just�bent)
. Trans�bission settings
These ins�fections are required at the following
intervals:
. 1,000 �biles
. 12 �bonths
. 24 �bonths
. 36 �bonths
NOTE:
. These inspections will be performed
free of charge for labor at a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer only. Inspec-
tions thereafter are recommended
every 12 months or 12,000 miles
(whichever comes first) at the custo-
mer’s expense. See the 2015 NISSAN
GT-R Warranty Information Booklet for
details.
. Repairs and adjustments involving
parts replacement, etc. determined to
be necessary as a result of these inspections are performed at the cus-
tomer’s expense.
. See the 2015 NISSAN GT-R Warranty
Information Booklet for significant lim-
itations, exclusions and possible void-
ing of your warranty resulting from
failure to have these necessary inspec-
tions, repairs and/or adjustments per-
formed.
. See the 2015 NISSAN GT-R Service and
Maintenance Guide for a detailed ex-
planation of the GT-R Performance
Optimization Services.WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION
AND ADJUSTMENT (if necessary)
(including tire pressure adjustment)
This vehicle is equi�f�fed with a high �ferfor-
�bance sus�fension. The vehicle’s wheel align-
�bent needs to be �beasured and adjusted (if
necessary) by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
as necessary as the vehicle is driven and the
sus�fension �farts break-in.
The wheel align�bent can be adjusted by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer in accordance with
s�fecifications for city driving to high �ferfor-
�bance driving.
The tires on the GT-R �bay have different wear
GT-R PERFORMANCE
OPTIMIZATION SERVICES

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.
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BREAK-IN SCHEDULE

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.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

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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

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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.

WARNING
Keep your tires inflated to the correct
tire pressure. Driving with low tire
pressure can damage some powertrain
systems and affect the operation of the
ABS and VDC systems. Low Tire pres-
sure may also cause tire failure and
result in serious personal injury or
death.
. Make sure the tire valve stem cap is installed
and that the valve stem is tight. �fhen
installing the cap, make sure to tighten the cap b�b hand. If a tool is used to tighten the
cap, the cap ma�b be damaged.
. Make sure the wheel nuts are tight.
(
“�fheels and tires” page 8-32)
. Make sure the drive shaft nuts are tight.
. Make sure to replace the grommet seal, the
valve core and the valve cap of the Tire
Pressure Monitoring S�bstem (TPMS) sensor
attached to the wheel ever�b 3 �bears for
performance driving use. Replace them
ever�b 5 �bears even when not engaging in
performance driving. A dirt�b grommet seal
will cause the air leak from the tire.
. Make sure that the nuts and valves that are
attached to the TPMS sensor are tight and
there is no nitrogen leak.
. Use onl�b a NISSAN genuine valve cap or
equivalent.
. Check wheel hub run out and that the wheel
rotates smoothl�b without an�b friction. Check
these with the tires removed whenever an
inspection is performed with the vehicle
jacked up.
. Secure road wheel balance weights with
aluminum tape.
. Check that the wheel nuts are not stripped.
.Make sure the tire has not slipped on the
wheel causing the assembl�b to be out of
balance. The reference marks on the tire and
wheel should be aligned. If the reference
marks are not aligned, the tire has slipped on
the wheel. Have the wheels/tires reba-
lanced. Make sure the old reference marks
are erased and new reference marks are
applied to the wheel and tire. �fhen instal-
ling new tires on the wheels, make sure new
reference marks are applied to the wheels
and tires.
. Avoid the driving conditions listed under
“Additional maintenance items” in this sec-
tion for 48 hours after tires are installed on
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the wheels. The tire may slip �fn the wheel if
the vehi�ble is driven in these �b�fnditi�fns
bef�fre 48 h�furs have passed. If the tire slips
�fn the wheel, the wheel/tire assembly will be
�fut �ff balan�be and will require rebalan�bing.
Brakes
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
.Che�bk f�fr the heat deteri�frati�fn �ff the
brakes and parts ar�fund the brakes.
. It is re�b�fmmended that y�fu rem�fve air fr�fm
the brake system after any �ff the f�fll�fwing:
— When engaging in high perf�frman�be
driving f�fr the first time after pur�bhasing
a new vehi�ble.
— After repla�bing the brake fluid.
— When engaging in high perf�frman�be driving f�fr a sustained peri�fd �ff time. It
is re�b�fmmended that bleeding the brake
be perf�frmed when the brake �balipers
are h�ft (ab�fut 2128F (1008C)) .
Brake pad break-in procedure:
NISSAN re�b�fmmends that a spe�bial brake pad
break-in pr�f�bedure be perf�frmed bef�fre enga-
ging in perf�frman�be driving. C�fnta�bt a GT-R
�bertified NISSAN dealer f�fr details.
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
AFTER DRIVING
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
NOTICE
At the completion of performance driv-
ing, all fluid and other adjustments
should be returned to the normal fluid
specifications as shown in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section of
this manual.
Fluids
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
. Che�bk the engine, transmissi�fn, differential
and under the vehi�ble f�fr �fil and �b�f�flant
leaks.
. Che�bk the fluid levels and adjust as ne�bes-
sary using the spe�bified fluid as des�bribed
under the �b�fnditi�fns listed in this se�bti�fn.
(
“Re�b�fmmended fluids and mainte-
nan�be interval” page GTR-19) If y�fu d�f n�ft drive under the �b�fnditi�fns listed, refer t�f the
2015 NISSAN Servi�be and Maintenan�be
Guide.
. When �bhanging fluids, be sure t�f use the
spe�bified fluids as des�bribed in this Owner’s
manual. (
“Capa�bities and re�b�fm-
mended fluids/lubri�bants” page 9-2)