coolant level NISSAN GT-R 2016 R35 Owners Manual


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vehicle is refueled when the vehicle is hot, the
fuel pump may automatically shut off before the
tank is full. This does not indicate that there is a
malfunction. Refuel slowly or refuel after the
vehicle has cooled.
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
BEFORE DRIVING
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
Fluids
.Check the engine, transmission, differential
and under vehicle surfaces for oil and
coolant leaks.
. Check the fluid levels and adjust as neces-
sary using the specified fluid as described
under the conditions listed in this section.
(
ªRecommended fluids and mainte-
nance intervalº page GTR-19 ) If you do
not drive under the conditions listed, refer to
the 2016 NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide.
. NISSAN recommends to adjust the engine
oil level
*1to be 0.39 in (10 mm) (1/8 gal
(0.5 liters))
*2below the H mark on the
engine oil dipstick. (
*3range is 1.18 in (30
mm) .) Before checking the oil level, run the
engine until it reaches operating tempera-
ture and wait at least 5 minutes after turning
off the engine. Make sure the oil level always
remains above the L mark.
When the vehicle is delivered, the engine oil
is set to ªH- 0.39 in (10 mm)º for optimal
high performance driving.
. Some amount of oil is consumed by your
engine under normal operating conditions,
and oil consumption by itself does not necessarily indicate any malfunction. If your
rate of oil consumption increases suddenly
or without explanation, NISSAN recom-
mends that you have your vehicle inspected
by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.


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.Adjust the power steering fluid level to the R
mark
*5on the power steering dipstick
when the fluid temperature is hot or
*6
when the fluid temperature is cold.
Fluid temperature:
Hot: 122 to 1768F (50 to 808C): between
*1and*5
Cold: 32 to 868F (0 to 308C): between*3
and*6
Coolant level and mixture ratio
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving. Check the coolant level in the pressurized
coolant reservoir. Adjust the level so that the
fluid is between the MAX and MIN markings. For
the coolant, use genuine NISSAN Long Life
coolant. (On delivery of new vehicle, the
reservoir is filled to the MIN level. Be sure to
replenish approximately 3/8 US quart (0.3 to 0.4
liter) of coolant.)
NOTICE
Do not overfill the coolant. This may
increase the pressure in the cooling
system and cause coolant leaks.
To maximize vehicle performance, the coolant
mixture ratio should be a combination of 30%
coolant antifreeze and 70% demineralized or
distilled water for maximum cooling system
performance regardless of ambient tempera-
tures.
If ambient temperatures are anticipated below
58F (


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the wheels. The tire may slip on the wheel if
the vehicle is driven in these conditions
before 48 hours have passed. If the tire slips
on the wheel, the wheel/tire assembly will be
out of balance and will require rebalancing.
Brakes
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
.Check for the heat deterioration of the
brakes and parts around the brakes.
. It is recommended that you remove air from
the brake system after any of the following:
Ð When engaging in high performance
driving for the first time after purchasing
a new vehicle.
Ð After replacing the brake fluid.
Ð When engaging in high performance driving for a sustained period of time. It
is recommended that bleeding the brake
be performed when the brake calipers
are hot (about 2128F (1008C)) .
Brake pad break-in procedure:
NISSAN recommends that a special brake pad
break-in procedure be performed before enga-
ging in performance driving. Contact a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer for 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 ªMain-
tenance and do-it-yourselfº section of
this manual.
Fluids
The information and specifications in this
section apply only when engaging in
performance driving.
. Check the engine, transmission, differential
and under the vehicle for oil and coolant
leaks.
. Check the fluid levels and adjust as neces-
sary using the specified fluid as described
under the conditions listed in this section.
(
ªRecommended fluids and mainte-
nance intervalº page GTR-19) If you do not drive under the conditions listed, refer to the
2016 NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide.
. When changing fluids, be sure to use the
specified fluids as described in this Owner's
manual. (
ªCapacities and recom-
mended fluids/lubricantsº page 9-2)


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REFUELING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire. The fuel tank
is full at the first automatic shutoff.
To maximize vehicle performance, the fuel tank is
located as low as possible to lower the vehicle
center of gravity. The tank is also divided into
two parts. This fuel tank design causes higher
pressures inside the tank than other vehicles so
fuel spillage is possible by trying to top off the
fuel tank after automatic shutoff.
The fuel tank pressure is higher when the vehicle
is hot, especially if the tank is more than half full.
If the cap is opened when the vehicle is hot, it
may cause fuel spray and there may be a hissing
noise. Open the cap slowly, releasing the
pressure from the tank gradually. Also, if the
vehicle is refueled when the vehicle is hot, the
fuel pump may automatically shut off before the
tank is full. This does not indicate that there is a
malfunction. Refuel slowly or refuel after the vehicle has cooled.
GASOLINE SMELL
The fuel temperature is higher when the vehicle
is hot. This may cause a gasoline smell from the
vehicle. This does not indicate that there is a
malfunction. The smell will go away when the
fuel temperature has cooled.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
INDICATES HIGHER TEMPERATURE
Heat from the engine compartment, radiator and
intercoolers can affect the outside temperature
display. The outside temperature display may
indicate a higher than actual temperature while
driving or stopped. This is normal.
IDLE SPEED IS NOT STEADY
The idle speed may not be steady when the
engine compartment is extremely hot. This is
normal. The engine speed will be steady when
the engine cools down.
In this case, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
may come on. After a few driving trips, the MIL
should turn off. If the light remains on after a few
driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
ENGINE SPEED IS RESTRICTED
To help protect the engine, the maximum engine
speed is automatically controlled in the following
conditions:
.
Revving the engine with the shift lever in the
&Por&Nposition: The maximum engine
speed is 5,000 RPM
. Revving the engine when the engine oil is at
a low (below 328F (08C)) or extremely high
(over 2758F (1358C)) temperature: The
maximum engine speed is 4,000 RPM (The
&Mposition will automatically change to the
&Aposition.)
ENGINE OUTPUT
High altitude
To protect the engine, engine output is con-
trolled so that it does not increase at altitudes
3,281 ft (1,000 m) or higher.
Engine output according to the
coolant temperature
The engine output is controlled at a low level
when the engine coolant temperature is lower
than approximately 1588F (708C) or higher than
2308F (1108C). This is not a malfunction.
If the temperature is lower than approximately
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GT-R SPECIFIC VEHICLE
CHARACTERISTICS


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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit........................................................................\
............... 2-3
Instrument panel ....................................................................... 2-4
Meters and gauges .................................................................. 2-5
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-6
Odometer/twin trip odometer ......................................... 2-6
Tachometer ........................................................................\
.. 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............................... 2-7
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
... 2-8
Transmission position indicator ...................................... 2-9
Upshift indicator ................................................................. 2-9
Instrument brightness control ...................................... 2-11
Vehicle information display ................................................. 2-12 Engine oil level display ................................................... 2-12
Transmission system check display ............................ 2-14
Drive computer ...................................................................... 2-15 Current fuel consumption ............................................. 2-15
Vehicle speed ................................................................... 2-16
Cruise control ................................................................... 2-16
Average fuel consumption and speed ....................... 2-16
Elapsed time and trip odometer .................................. 2-17
Distance to empty ........................................................... 2-17
Outside air temperature ................................................ 2-18
Setting (drive computer) ............................................... 2-19
Warning (drive computer) ............................................. 2-23 Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................................. 2-25
Checking bulbs ............................................................. 2-25
Warning lights ................................................................ 2-25
Indicator lights ............................................................... 2-31
Audible reminders ......................................................... 2-32
Warning display .................................................................... 2-33 Engine oil low pressure warning ............................... 2-34
Engine system warning ............................................... 2-34
Shift lever position warning ........................................ 2-35
Reverse warning ............................................................ 2-35
Transmission system warning .................................... 2-35
Transmission oil high temperature warning ............ 2-36
Transmission clutch high temperature warning ..... 2-36
Parking brake release warning .................................. 2-36
Low brake fluid warning .............................................. 2-37
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning .............. 2-37
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system warning .............................................................. 2-37
AWD clutch high temperature warning ................... 2-38
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning ................. 2-38
AWD system warning .................................................. 2-39
Low tire pressure warning .......................................... 2-39
Run-flat tire warning ..................................................... 2-39


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2-8Instruments and controls
NOTICE
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the
normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If gauge is over
the normal range, stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible. If the engine is
overheated, continued operation of the
vehicle may seriously damage the en-
gine. (
ªIf your vehicle overheatsº
page 6-8)
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates the approximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the
ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers ªEº (Empty) .
The low fuel warning will be indicated on the
vehicle information display when the fuel tank is
getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient,
preferably before the gauge reaches ªEº. There
will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches ªEº. (
ªLow
fuel warningº page 2-40)
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
(
ªFuel-filler doorº page 3-23)
NOTE:
If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible. After
a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off. If the light remains on after a few
driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by
a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
(
ªMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)º
page 2-31)


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6-8In case of emergency
WARNING
.Do not continue to drive if your
vehicle overheats. Doing so could
cause engine damage or a vehicle
fire.
. To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never remove the radiator
filler cap and the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is still hot.
When the cap is removed, pressur-
ized hot water will spurt out, possi-
bly causing serious injury.
. Do not open the hood if steam is
coming out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading) , or if
you feel a lack of engine power, detect unusual
noise, etc., take the following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to
the
&Pposition.
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the temperature control to
maximum hot and fan control to high speed. 3. If engine overheating is caused by climbing
a long hill on a hot day, run the engine at a
fast idle (approximately 1,500 rpm) until the
temperature gauge indication returns to
normal.
4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. (If steam or
coolant is escaping, turn off the engine.)
Do not open the hood further until no steam
or coolant can be seen.
5. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
6. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the drive belts are missing or loose, or the
cooling fan does not run, stop the engine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or
the engine cooling fan. The engine
cooling fan can start at any time.
7. When the coolant temperature gauge goes down to the midpoint, stop the engine and
wait until the gauge goes down further to
ªCº (cold) .
8. After the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the reservoir tank. Add
coolant to the reservoir, if necessary, after
opening the coolant reservoir cap with a
heavy cloth covering it. (
ªEngine cool-
ing systemº page 8-10)
9. Have your vehicle repaired at the nearest GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS


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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..................................................... 8-3
Scheduled maintenance ................................................... 8-3
General maintenance ........................................................ 8-3
Where to go for service ................................................... 8-3
General maintenance .............................................................. 8-4 Explanation of maintenance items ................................. 8-4
Maintenance precautions ....................................................... 8-6
Engine compartment check locations ................................. 8-8 Removing the cowl top cover ......................................... 8-9
Engine cooling system ......................................................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ..................................... 8-11
Changing engine coolant .............................................. 8-12
Engine oil ........................................................................\
........ 8-13
Checking engine oil level .............................................. 8-13
Changing engine oil and filter ...................................... 8-14
Transmission oil ..................................................................... 8-14
Power steering fluid .............................................................. 8-14
Brake fluid ........................................................................\
....... 8-15
Window washer fluid ........................................................... 8-16
Battery ........................................................................\
.............. 8-17
Precautions ....................................................................... 8-17
Fluid level check .............................................................. 8-18
Jump starting .................................................................... 8-19 Drive belts ........................................................................\
...... 8-19
Spark plugs ........................................................................\
.... 8-20
Replacing spark plugs ................................................. 8-20
Air cleaner ........................................................................\
...... 8-21
Windshield wiper blades .................................................... 8-22 Cleaning ........................................................................\
.. 8-22
Replacing the wiper blades ....................................... 8-23
Brakes ........................................................................\
............. 8-23 Self-adjusting brakes ................................................... 8-23
Brake pad wear warning ............................................. 8-23
High performance brake system ............................... 8-24
Replacing the brake pads ........................................... 8-24
Fuses ........................................................................\
............... 8-25
Engine compartment .................................................... 8-25
Passenger compartment ............................................. 8-26
Intelligent Key battery replacement .................................. 8-27
Lights ........................................................................\
............... 8-29 Headlights ....................................................................... 8-30
Exterior and interior lights ........................................... 8-30
Wheels and tires .................................................................. 8-32
Tire pressure .................................................................. 8-32
Tire and loading information label ............................ 8-35
Checking the tire pressure ......................................... 8-36


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Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing scheduled maintenance, cleaning
the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal:Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Transmission
&Pmechanism: On a fairly
steep hill, check that your vehicle is held
securely with the shift lever in the
&Pposition
without applying any brakes.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer to
stop, see a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
immediately. Keep the floor mat away from the
pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only the
parking brake applied. If the parking brake needs
to be adjusted, see a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer. Seat belts:
Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjuster
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt
webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Seats: Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure
they operate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in every position.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure that
all warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and
in sufficient quantity when operating the heater
or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the MAX and MIN lines.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe condition require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines on
the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
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Except for NISMO models
NISMO models
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LE-
VEL
*1: MAX line
*2: MIN line
*3: Between MAX and MIN lines (except for NISMOmodels)
Check the coolant level in the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
the MIN level
*2, open the reservoir cap
(pressure type)
*Band add coolant up to
between the MAX
*1and MIN*2level. If the
reservoir is empty, open the radiator filler cap
*A
and check the coolant level in the radiator when
the engine is cold. If there is insufficient
coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator with
coolant up to the filler opening and also add it to
the reservoir up to between the MAX
*1and
MIN
*2level.
This vehicle contains Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) . The life expec-
tancy of the factory-fill coolant is 24,000 miles
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