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8-24Maintenance and do-it-yourself
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other noise
may be heard. Occasional brake noise during
light to moderate stops is normal and does not
affect the function or performance of the brake
system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.For additional information, see the
maintenance log section of your NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide for mainte-
nance intervals.
HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAKE SYS-
TEM
This vehicle is equipped with high performance
brake pads that provide appropriate braking
force in a broad range of driving environments.
Due to the material used for the brake pads, the
road wheels may become more easily covered
by brake dust, however this does not indicate
that there is a malfunction.
The GT-R brake pads use material that contains
a lot of iron to maintain steady braking perfor-
mance even in high and low temperatures.
However, if the brake system is wet and the
parking brake is applied for a long time, the iron
in this material may get rusty and the brake pad
and disc rotor may be fixed together. This may
cause noise and vibration while driving. Before
parking the vehicle, dry the brake by driving on a dry road, especially after washing the vehicle or
driving in rain. Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer if the noise and vibration continue.
Frequent hard braking may cause scorching of
the brake pads. This will require the brake pads
to be replaced, even if the wear limit has not
been reached. Have the brake pads and disc
rotors inspected at the regular vehicle inspec-
tions.
For more details, contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS
NISSAN generally recommends to replace all
four sets of brake pads and disc rotors at the
same time to maintain maximum brake perfor-
mance.
However, replacing only the brake pads may be
allowed in some cases (four wheels or only front
wheels depending on the conditions) . A GT-R
certified technician must inspect the vehicle 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
heavy 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 heavy force being repeatedly
applied to the brakes during high performance
driving. 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.


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which have the same off-set dimen-
sion. Wheels of a different off-set
could cause premature tire wear,
degrade vehicle handling character-
istics, affect the VDC system and/or
cause interference with the brake
discs. Such interference can lead to
decreased braking efficiency and/or
early brake pad wear. (
ªWheels
and tiresº page 9-9)
. When a wheel is replaced, tire
pressure will not be indicated, the
TPMS will not function and the low
tire pressure warning light will flash
for approximately 1 minute and
remain on after the 1 minute. Con-
tact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
as soon as possible for tire replace-
ment and/or system resetting.
. Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
. Do not install a damaged or de-
formed wheel or tire even if it has
been repaired. Such wheels or tires
could have structural damage and
could fail without warning. .
Never use retread tires.
. For additional information regard-
ing tires, refer to ªImportant Tire
Safety Informationº (US) or ªTire
Safety Informationº (Canada) in the
Warranty Information Booklet.
. Always use tires of the specified
type, size, brand, construction (bias,
bias-belted, radial or run-flat) , and
tread pattern on all four wheels.
Failure to do so may result in a
circumference difference between
tires on the front and rear axles
which will cause excessive tire wear
and may damage the transmission,
transfer case and differential gears.
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling
and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can
get out of balance. Therefore, they should be
balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be performed
with the wheels off the vehicle. Spin balancing
the rear wheels on the vehicle could lead to
mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires, refer to ªImportant Tire Safety Informationº (US) or
ªTire Safety Informationº (Canada) in the War-
ranty Information Booklet.
Care of wheels
(ªCleaning exteriorº page 7-2)
JACKING VEHICLE AND REMOVING
WHEELS
WARNING
.
Make sure the parking brake is
securely applied and the transmis-
sion is shifted into the
&Pposition.
. Never change tires when the vehicle
is on a slope, ice or slippery areas.
This is hazardous.
. Never change tires if oncoming
traffic is close to your vehicle. Wait
for professional road assistance.
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10 Index
A
Active noise control................................................... 5-54
Additional maintenance items ........................... GTR-12
Air cleaner .................................................................... 8-21
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label ................... 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ........................................ 9-7
Air fresheners ................................................................ 7-7
All-season tires ..................................................... GTR-11
All-Wheel Drive ........................................................... 5-41
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ............ 5-9
Anti-freeze .................................................................... 5-52
Anti-lock Braking System ......................................... 5-49
Anti-lock Braking System warning ......................... 2-37
Audible reminders ...................................................... 2-32
Automatic
Automatic door lock system ................................ 3-5
Average fuel consumption and speed .................. 2-16
Avoiding body damage ....................................... GTR-11
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-7
AWD clutch high temperature warning ................ 2-38
AWD system characteristics ................................... 5-44
AWD system warning ................................................ 2-39
AWD warning light ..................................................... 5-41
B
Battery ............................................................... 5-52, 8-17
Intelligent Key battery discharge ..................... 5-12
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator .... 2-45 Intelligent Key battery replacement ................. 8-27
Before starting the engine ....................................... 5-13
Body repair ............................................................. GTR-12
Booster seats .............................................................. 1-30
Brake Brake assist .......................................................... 5-49
Brake fluid .............................................. GTR-4, 8-15
Brake pad wear warning ................................... 8-23
Brake system ........................................................ 5-48
Brakes .................................................................... 8-23
High performance brake system ..................... 8-24
Low brake fluid warning .................................... 2-37
Parking brake ........................................................ 5-33
Parking brake break-in ....................................... 5-48
Parking brake release warning ......................... 2-36
Replacing the brake pads ................................. 8-24
Self-adjusting brakes .......................................... 8-23
Brake dust .............................................................. GTR-26
Brake pad ............................................................... GTR-15
Brake pad and disc rotor ..................................... GTR-5
Brake pad break-in procedure .......................... GTR-15
Brake system information ................................... GTR-26
Brakes ................................................... GTR-18, GTR-22
Braking precautions ................................................... 5-48
Break-in schedule ........................................ GTR-9, 5-39
C
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants ... 9-2
Changing
Changing engine coolant .................................. 8-12 Changing engine oil and filter .......................... 8-14
Changing wheels and tires ............................... 8-41
Checking Checking bulbs .................................................... 2-25
Checking engine coolant level ......................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level .................................. 8-13
Checking the tire pressure ............................... 8-36
Child restraints ............................................................ 1-15
Child safety .................................................................. 1-13
Chrome parts ................................................................. 7-5
Cleaning ........................................................................ 8-22
Cleaning exterior ........................................................... 7-2
Cleaning interior ............................................................ 7-7
Closing the fuel-filler door ....................................... 3-24
Closing the hood ........................................................ 3-18
Coat hooks ................................................................... 2-59
Cockpit ............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving ................................................. 5-52
Console box ................................................................. 2-59
Cool down .............................................................. GTR-13
Coolant Changing engine coolant .................................. 8-12
Checking engine coolant level ......................... 8-11
Draining of coolant water .................................. 5-52
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................... 2-7
Coolant level and mixture ratio ......................... GTR-15
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-9
Cracks on brake pad ........................................... GTR-26
Cracks on the disc rotors .................................. GTR-26
Cruise control .................................................. 2-16, 5-34
Cruise control operations ......................................... 5-36


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Engine oil level display ....................................... 2-12
Engine oil low pressure warning ..................... 2-34
Transmission oil ..................................... GTR-4, 8-14
Transmission oil high temperature warning .... 2-36
Opening and closing the trunk ............................... 3-21
Opening the doors ....................................................... 3-7
Opening the fuel-filler door ...................................... 3-24
Opening the hood ...................................................... 3-17
Operating range for engine start ............................ 5-10
Operation displays ..................................................... 2-43
Outside air temperature ............................................ 2-18
Outside door handles .................................................. 7-6
Outside mirrors ........................................................... 3-27
Outside temperature display indicates
higher temperature ............................................... GTR-23
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ....................................... 6-8
Owner's Manual/Service Manual
order information ......................................................... 9-22
P
Parking Parking brake ........................................................ 5-33
Parking brake break-in ....................................... 5-48
Parking brake release warning ......................... 2-36
Parking/parking on hills ...................................... 5-46
Passenger compartment ........................................... 8-26
Power Locking with power door lock switch ............... 3-5
Power outlets ........................................................ 2-55 Power steering ..................................................... 5-47
Power steering fluid ............................................ 8-14
Power windows .................................................... 2-60
Trunk release power cancel switch ................ 3-20
Precautions .................................................................. 8-17 All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ...... 5-9
Braking precautions ............................................ 5-48
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-6
Precautions on child restraints ........................ 1-15
Precautions on cruise control .......................... 5-35
Precautions on seat belt usage .......................... 1-6
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system .................................................... 1-34
Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-3
Precautions before driving ................................. GTR-10
Precautions on performance driving ................ GTR-13
Pregnant women ........................................................... 1-9
Push starting .................................................................. 6-7
ªPUSHº warning ......................................................... 2-44
Push-button ignition switch ..................................... 5-10R
R mode start function ................................................ 5-32
Rapid air pressure loss ............................................... 5-8
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance test ........ 9-20
Rear window defroster switch ................................ 2-50
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ............................................................... 1-19
Rear-facing child restraint installation using the
seat belts ...................................................................... 1-21 Recommended fluids and
maintenance interval ............................................ GTR-19
Reducing tight corner braking phenomenon ....... 5-43
Refueling precautions .......................................... GTR-13
Remote keyless entry system .................................. 3-12
Removing spots ............................................................ 7-4
Removing the cowl top cover ................................... 8-9
Repair and replacement procedure ....................... 1-48
Replacement of brake pads and disc rotors .... GTR-5
Replacing spark plugs .............................................. 8-20
Replacing the brake pads ........................................ 8-24
Replacing the wiper blades ..................................... 8-23
Reporting safety defects ......................................... 9-19
Reverse warning ......................................................... 2-35
Roadside assistance program ................................... 6-2
Run-flat tire warning .................................................. 2-39
Run-flat tires .................................................................. 6-4
S
Safety
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ...... 5-9
Child safety ........................................................... 1-13
Reporting safety defects .................................. 9-19
Safety Ð Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system ............................................................. 1-1
Scheduled maintenance ............................................. 8-3
Seat
Booster seats ....................................................... 1-30
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ............................................ 1-26
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10-8
Engine oil low pressure warning..................... 2-34
Engine system warning ...................................... 2-34
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning ....... 2-38
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Low brake fluid warning .................................... 2-37
Low fuel warning ................................................. 2-40
Low tire pressure warning ................................ 2-39
Low washer fluid warning ................................. 2-42
No key warning .................................................... 2-42
Parking brake release warning ......................... 2-36
ªPUSHº warning .................................................. 2-44
Reverse warning .................................................. 2-35
Run-flat tire warning ........................................... 2-39
Shift lever position warning .............................. 2-35
Shift ªPº warning ................................................. 2-43
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-47
Supplemental air bag warning light ................ 1-47
Tire Pressure Monitoring System warning .... 2-40
Transmission clutch high
temperature warning ........................................... 2-36
Transmission oil high temperature warning .... 2-36
Transmission system warning ........................... 2-35
Vehicle Dynamic Control system warning ..... 2-37
Warning (drive computer) ................................. 2-23
Warning display ................................................... 2-33
Warning lights ...................................................... 2-25
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-25
Warning signals ................................................... 3-15
Warranty information .............................................. GTR-3
Washing .......................................................................... 7-3 Waxing ............................................................................ 7-4
Wheel alignment ....................................... GTR-10, 5-39
Wheel alignment inspection and adjustment
(if necessary) (including tire
pressure adjustment) ............................................. GTR-8
Wheel lock nuts .......................................................... 8-49
Wheels ............................................................................ 7-5
Wheels and tires ........... GTR-16, GTR-22, 8-32, 9-9
When traveling or registering in
another country ........................................................... 9-11
Where to go for service ............................................. 8-3
Window washer fluid ................................................. 8-16
Windows ....................................................................... 2-60
Windshield wiper blades .......................................... 8-22
Wiper
Replacing the wiper blades .............................. 8-23
Using the wipers .................................................. 2-49
Windshield wiper blades ................................... 8-22
Wiper and washer switch ................................. 2-48
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 2-48