ignition NISSAN GT-R 2022 Workshop Manual

system. Note that while some fuel pumps
label MMT content, not all do, so you may
have to consult your gasoline retailer for
more details.Aftermarket fuel additives
NOTICE
NISSAN does not recommend the use
of any aftermarket fuel additives
(Example: fuel injector cleaner, in-
take valve deposit removers, etc.)
which are sold commercially. Many
of these additives intended for gum,
varnish or deposit removal may con-
tain active solvent or similar ingre-
dients that can be harmful to the fuel
system and engine.Octane rating tipsUsing unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above
can cause persistent, heavy spark
knock. (Spark knock is a metallic rap-
ping noise.) If severe, this can lead to
engine damage. If you detect a persis-
tent heavy spark knock even when
using gasoline of the stated octane
rating, or if you hear steady spark knock
while holding a steady speed on levelroads, it is recommended you have a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer correct the
condition. Failure to correct the condi-
tion is misuse of the vehicle, for which
NISSAN is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in
knocking, after-run or overheating. This
in turn may cause excessive fuel con-
sumption or damage to the engine. If any
of the above symptoms are encountered,
it is recommended you have your vehicle
checked at a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
or other competent service facility.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is
no cause for concern, because you get
the greatest fuel benefit when there is
light spark knock for a short time under
heavy engine load.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oilIt is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance.
(
“Capacities and recommended
fluids/lubricants” page 10-2)
Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic) is the factory fill oil. The VR38 engine with its
plasma-sprayed bores was developed
using this oil. NISSAN cannot ensure
proper engine operation and durability if
other 0W-40 non-equivalent synthetic oil
is used. If Mobil 1 (0W-40) or equivalent is
not available, Mobil 1 (10W-40) (100%
synthetic) or equivalent may be used;
however, some performance loss may
be noticed.
NOTICE
Using an engine oil other than that
specified could adversely affect the
engine. See the 2021 NISSAN GT-R
Warranty Information Booklet for
details and exclusions.Oil additivesNISSAN does not recommend the use of
oil additives. The use of an oil additive is
not necessary when the proper oil type is
used and maintenance intervals are fol-
lowed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.

Precautions when starting
and driving ................................................................... 5-3
Precautions before driving ............................ GTR-11
Precautions on performance driving ..... GTR-13
Pregnant women ............................................................ 1-9
Push starting ...................................................................... 6-8
“PUSH” warning ............................................................. 2-46
Push-button ignition switch .............................. 5-10
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Self-adjusting brakes ............................................... 8-19
Servicing air conditioner ....................................... 4-14
Setting (drive computer) ....................................... 2-20
Setting guide of wheel alignment
depending on the customer’s driving ........ 9-21
Setting hazard indicator and
horn mode ....................................................................... 3-14
Shift lever position warning ............................... 2-37
Shift “P” warning .......................................................... 2-46
Small children ................................................................ 1-14
Sonar system ................................................................. 5-48
Sonar system off switch ....................................... 2-59
Sonar system setting .............................................. 5-50
Spark plugs ...................................................................... 8-16
Special winter equipment .................................... 5-57
Specifications ................................................................. 10-9
Speedometer ...................................................................... 2-7
StartingBefore starting the engine ........................... 5-13
Jump starting ............................................. 6-5, 8-15
Precautions when starting
and driving ................................................................... 5-3
Push starting .............................................................. 6-8
Starting the engine ............................................ 5-14
Steering
Power steering ....................................................... 5-51
Power steering fluid .......................................... 8-11
Steering lock release
malfunction indicator ....................................... 2-47
Steering wheel ....................................................... 3-26
Steering-wheel-mounted controls ........ 5-36 Tilt/telescopic steering column ............... 3-26
Storage ............................................................................... 2-63
Summer tires ............................................................ GTR-11
Sun visors .......................................................................... 3-27
Sunglasses holder ...................................................... 2-64
Supplemental air bag warning labels ........ 1-48
Supplemental air bag warning light ............ 1-48
Supplemental restraint system ....................... 1-34
Suspension and
wheel alignment .............................. GTR-16, GTR-23
Switch Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........... 2-53
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-53
How to switch the modes ............................ 5-26
Ignition switch operation .............................. 5-11
Ignition switch positions ................................ 5-11
Interior light control switch ......................... 2-70
Locking with power door lock switch ..... 3-5
Push-button ignition switch ....................... 5-10
Rear window defroster switch .................. 2-52
Trunk lid release switch ................................. 3-20
Trunk open request switch ......................... 3-20
Trunk release power cancel switch ...... 3-21
VDC, transmission and suspension
setup switches ....................................................... 5-25
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 2-51
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then close the door.
To unlock, lift up the inside lock knob to
the unlock position
.
NOTE:
When locking the door without an
Intelligent Key, be sure not to leave the
Intelligent Key inside the vehicle.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHOperating the power door lock switch will
lock or unlock all the doors. The switches
are located on the driver’s and front
passenger’s door armrests.
To lock the doors, push the power door
lock switch to the lock position
with the
driver’s or front passenger’s door open,
then close the door. NOTE:
When locking the door this way, be sure
not to leave the Intelligent Key inside
the vehicle.
To unlock the doors, push the power door
lock switch to the unlock position
.
Lockout protectionWhen the power door lock switch (driver
or front passenger) is moved to the lock
position with the Intelligent Key left in the
key port and any door open, all doors will
lock and unlock automatically.
When the power door lock switch (driver
or front passenger) is moved to the lock
position with the Intelligent Key left in the
vehicle (not in the Intelligent Key port)
and any door open, all doors will unlock
automatically and a chime will sound
after the door is closed.
These functions help to prevent the
Intelligent Key from being accidentally
locked inside the vehicle.AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK SYSTEM.
All doors lock automatically when the
vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24
km/h).
. All doors unlock automatically when
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.Pre-driving checks and adjustments
3-5

then close the door.
To unlock, lift up the inside lock knob to
the unlock position
.
NOTE:
When locking the door without an
Intelligent Key, be sure not to leave the
Intelligent Key inside the vehicle.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHOperating the power door lock switch will
lock or unlock all the doors. The switches
are located on the driver’s and front
passenger’s door armrests.
To lock the doors, push the power door
lock switch to the lock position
with the
driver’s or front passenger’s door open,
then close the door. NOTE:
When locking the door this way, be sure
not to leave the Intelligent Key inside
the vehicle.
To unlock the doors, push the power door
lock switch to the unlock position
.
Lockout protectionWhen the power door lock switch (driver
or front passenger) is moved to the lock
position with the Intelligent Key left in the
key port and any door open, all doors will
lock and unlock automatically.
When the power door lock switch (driver
or front passenger) is moved to the lock
position with the Intelligent Key left in the
vehicle (not in the Intelligent Key port)
and any door open, all doors will unlock
automatically and a chime will sound
after the door is closed.
These functions help to prevent the
Intelligent Key from being accidentally
locked inside the vehicle.AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK SYSTEM.
All doors lock automatically when the
vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24
km/h).
. All doors unlock automatically when
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.Pre-driving checks and adjustments
3-5

position (UNLOCK)
for more than 5 seconds.
4. When activated, the hazard indicator will flash twice. When deactivated, the
hazard indicator will flash once.
5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again be-
tween each setting change.
When the automatic door unlock system
is deactivated, the doors do not unlock
when the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position. To unlock the door manu-
ally, use the inside lock knob or the power
door lock switch (driver

within the range of operation.
NOTE:
. When the driver’s door is locked or
unlocked, the fuel-filler door is auto-
matically locked or unlocked at the
same time.
. When you lock or unlock the doors
or the trunk lid, the hazard indicator
will flash and the horn (or the out-
side chime) will sound as a confir-
mation. (
“Setting hazard
indicator and horn mode” page 3-14) Locking doors:
1. Move the shift lever to the
position,
push the ignition switch to the OFF
position and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the driver’s or front passenger’s door handle request switch while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
4. All the doors will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the outside chime sounds twice.
NOTE:
. Doors will lock with the Intelligent
Key while the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position.
. Doors will not lock with the Intelli-
gent Key while any door is open.
. Doors will not lock by pushing the
door handle request switch with the
Intelligent Key inside the vehicle.
However, when an Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle, doors can be
locked with another registered In-
telligent Key.
Unlocking doors:
1. Push the driver’s or front passenger’s door handle request switch once
while carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and outside chime sounds once. The cor-
responding door will unlock.
3. Push the door handle request switch again within 1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and outside chime sounds once again. All
the doors will unlock.
NOTE:
All doors will be locked automatically
unless one of the following operations
is performed within 1 minute after
pushing the request switch while the
doors are locked. If during this 1-minute
time period, the request switch is
pushed, all doors will be locked auto-
matically after another 1 minute.
. Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
3-11

Opening trunk lid:
1. Push the trunk open request switch
for more than 1 second.
2. The trunk will unlatch. An outside chime will sound four times.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.
NOTE:
. To prevent the Intelligent Key from
being accidentally locked in the
trunk, lockout protection is
equipped with the Intelligent Key
system.
. When the trunk lid is closed with the
Intelligent Key inside the trunk, the
outside buzzer will sound and the
trunk will open.
Battery saver systemWhen all the following conditions are met
for a period of time, the battery saver
system will cut off the power supply to
prevent battery discharge.
.The ignition switch is in the ACC
position, and
. All doors are closed, and
. The shift lever is in the
position.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMIt is possible to lock/unlock all doors, fuel-
filler door, and activate the panic alarm by
pushing the buttons on the Intelligent
Key.
NOTE:
Before locking the doors, make sure the
Intelligent Key is not left in the vehicle.Remote keyless entry operating
rangeThe LOCK/UNLOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key can operate at a distance of
approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the
vehicle. (The effective distance depends
upon the conditions around the vehicle.)
The lock and unlock buttons on the
Intelligent Key will not operate when:
.the distance between the Intelligent
Key and the vehicle is over 33 ft (10 m).
. the Intelligent Key battery runs down.
The LOCK/UNLOCK operating range var-
ies depending on the environment. To
securely operate the lock and unlock
buttons, approach the vehicle to about 3
ft (1 m) from the door.

position.
. Be sure the ignition switch is in
the OFF or LOCK position when
performing any parts replace-
ment or repairs.
. If you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, cloth-
ing, hair and tools away from
moving fans, belts and any other
moving parts.
. It is advisable to secure or re-
move any loose clothing and
remove any jewelry, such as
rings, watches, etc. before work-
ing on your vehicle.
. Always wear eye protection whenever you work on your ve-
hicle.
. If you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage,
be sure there is proper ventilation
for exhaust gases to escape.
. Never get under the vehicle while
it is supported only by a jack. If it
is necessary to work under the
vehicle, support it with safety
stands.
. Keep smoking materials, flame
and sparks away from fuel tank
and the battery.
. Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic engine cooling fan. It
may come on at any time without
warning, even if the ignition key is
in the OFF position and the en-
gine is not running. To avoid
injury, always disconnect the ne-
gative battery cable before work-
ing near the fan.
. The fuel filter or fuel lines should
be serviced by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer because the fuel
lines are under high pressure
even when the engine is off.
CAUTION
.Do not work under the hood while
the engine is hot. Turn the engine
off and wait until it cools down.
. Avoid direct contact with used
engine oil and coolant. Impro-
perly disposed engine oil, coolant,
and/or other vehicle fluids can
damage the environment. Always
conform to local regulations for
disposal of vehicle fluid.
NOTICE
.Never connect or disconnect the
battery or any transistorized
component while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
. Never leave the engine or trans-
mission related component har-
nesses disconnected while the
ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion.
This “8. Do-it-yourself” section gives in-
structions regarding only those items
which are relatively easy for an owner to
perform.
Do-it-yourself
8-3
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

operates to prevent one drive wheel from
slipping by transferring power to a non
slipping drive wheel. The VDC warning
light
will not flash. The VDC
system is automatically reset to on when
the ignition switch is placed in the off
position then back to the on position.
(
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light” page 2-34,
“Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light”
page 2-33)
The computer has a built-in diagnostic
feature that tests the system each time
you start the engine and move the vehicle
forward or in reverse at a slow speed.
When the self-test occurs, you may hear a
“clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in the
brake pedal. This is normal and is not an
indication of a malfunction.
may illuminate.
. If brake related parts such as
brake pads, rotors and calipers
are not standard equipment or
are extremely deteriorated, the
VDC system may not operate
properly and the VDC warning
light
may illuminate.
. If engine control related parts are
not standard equipment or are
extremely deteriorated, the VDC
warning light
may illuminate.
. When driving on extremely in-
clined surfaces such as higher
banked corners, the VDC system
may not operate properly and the
VDC warning light
may illumi-
nate. Do not drive on these types of roads.
. When driving on an unstable sur-
face such as a turntable, ferry,
elevator or ramp, the VDC warn-
ing light
may illuminate. This
is not a malfunction. Restart the
engine after driving onto a stable
surface.
. If wheels or tires other than the
those recommended are used,
the VDC system may not operate
properly and the VDC warning
light
may illuminate.
. The VDC system is not a substi-
tute for winter tires or tire chains
on a snow covered road.
NOTE:
. Always make sure the VDC is ON
before driving the vehicle by check-
ing that the VDC OFF indicator lights
on the meter and the VDC set-up
switch are not illuminated.
The GT-R is a high performance
vehicle and the VDC must be on/
activated to provide proper power-
train operation and intended driva-
bility.Starting and driving
5-55