2009 NISSAN GT-R Owners Manual

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replaced or adjusted by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
2. Have the belts checked regularly for condi- tion and tension in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in your “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”.
WARNING
Be sure the engine and the ignition
switch are off and that the parking
brake is engaged securely.
NOTICE
Be sure to use the correct socket to
remove the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.
REPLACING SPARK PLUGSIf replacement is required, see a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer for servicing.Iridium-tipped spark plugsIt is not necessary to replace the iridium-tipped
spark plugs as frequently as the conventional
type spark plugs since they will last much longer.
Follow the maintenance schedule in “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”, but do not
reuse them by cleaning or regapping.
Always replace spark plugs with recom-
mended or equivalent ones.
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Remove the retainers
*1
as illustrated and pull
out the filter element
*2.
The filter element should not be cleaned and
reused. Replace it according to the maintenance
intervals. See “NISSAN Service and Mainte-
nance Guide” for maintenance intervals. When
replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing and the cover with a damp
cloth.
WARNING
.
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or
others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops
flame if the engine backfires. If it
isn’t there, and the engine backfires,
you could be burned. Do not drive
with the air cleaner removed, and be
careful when working on the engine
with the air cleaner removed.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle
body or attempt to start the engine
with the air cleaner removed. Doing
so could result in serious injury.
CLEANINGIf your windshield is not clear after using the
windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters
when running, wax or other material may be on
the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Your
windshield is clean if beads do not form when
rinsing with clear water.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer solution or a mild detergent.
Then rinse the blade with clear water. If your
windshield is still not clear after cleaning the
blades and using the wiper, replace the blades.
CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can
damage the windshield and impair
driver vision.
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REPLACING THE WIPER BLADESReplace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Pull the wiper arm.
2. Push the release tab
*A
, and then move the
wiper blade down the wiper arm
*1
while
pushing the release tab to remove.
3. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until a click sounds.
4. Rotate the wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove.
NOTICE
.After wiper blade replacement, re-
turn the wiper arm to its original
position; otherwise it may be da-
maged when the hood is opened.
. Make sure the wiper blades contact
the glass; otherwise the arm may be
damaged from wind pressure.
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKESYour vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the
brake pedal is applied.
WARNING
See a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for
a brake system check if the brake pedal
height does not return to normal.BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATORSThe disc brake pads on your vehicle have
audible wear indicators. When a brake pad
requires replacement, it will make a high pitched
scraping or screeching sound when the vehicle
is in motion. This scraping sound will first occur
only when the brake pedal is depressed. After
the wear of brake pad is increased, the sound
will be heard all the time even if the brake pedal
is not depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the wear indicator sound is
heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other noise
may be heard. Occasional brake noise during
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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-
TEMThis 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.
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 PADSTo ensure maximum performance, the brake
pads and disc rotors must be replaced as a set.
Never replace or use only the brake pads on
their own. When replacement is required, we
recommend seeing a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer for servicing.NOTE:. This vehicle is equipped with a high
performance braking system and in-
cludes cross-drilled floating rotors and
radial-mounted six-piston monoblock
calipers. This helps to achieve excellent
stopping performance and fade-resis-
tance. Replace all four sets of brake
pads and disc rotors at the same time
to maintain maximum brake perfor-
mance.
. To maintain steady braking perfor-
mance in both extremely high and low
temperatures, the gap between the
brake pad and caliper is larger than
normal and large-size brake pads are
used. When driving over a bump, a light
rattling sound may be heard from the
brake pad. This does not indicate that
there is a malfunction. .
When the brake disc rotor undergoes
thermal expansion, a rumbling noise
may be heard from the engaging por-
tion of the wheel and the brake disc
rotor. This does not indicate that there
is a malfunction. The noise will cease
when the temperature decreases.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF or LOCK position and the headlight
switch is turned to OFF. 2. Open the engine hood and remove the
cover on the battery and the fuse/fusible link
holder.
3. Remove the fuse/fusible link holder cover.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller that is located in the engine compartment fuse box.
5. If the fuse is open
*A
, replace it with a new
fuses
*B. Spare fuses are stored in the
passenger compartment fuse box.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
Fusible linksIf any electrical equipment does not operate and
fuses are in good condition, check the fusible
links. If any of these fusible links are melted,
replace only with genuine NISSAN parts.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF or LOCK position and the headlight
switch is turned to OFF.
2. Open the fuse box lid.
3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller
*A
.
4. If the fuse is open, replace it with a new fuse.
5. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
Be careful that batteries and other
removed components are not swal-
lowed by children.
NOTICE
There is the possibility that the key may
be damaged when the battery is re-
placed. It is recommended that you
have the battery replaced by a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
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INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY
REPLACEMENT
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Recommended battery: Lithium battery CR2032
or an equivalent.
1. Disengage the lock on the reverse side ofthe Intelligent Key while pulling out the
mechanical key.
2. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver
*1
wrapped with a cloth into the slit
*2
and
twist it to separate the case into the upper
and lower parts.
NOTICE
Because there is the risk of scratching
the key, wrap a cloth or similar item
around the screwdriver when separat-
ing the parts. If the screwdriver is
inserted too far into the key, it may
damage the internal circuit board.
3. Remove the old battery and insert a new battery with the + side facing down.
NOTICE
.Be sure that the + and sides of the
battery are facing in the correct
directions when the battery is in-
serted.
. Do not touch the internal circuits or
electronic terminals. Doing so may
damage them.
4. Reconnect the upper and lower parts of the Intelligent Key.
See a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer if you
need any assistance for replacement.NOTE:After replacing the battery, be sure to
check and check that all Intelligent Key
system functions operate correctly.
FCC Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
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harmful interference in a residential in-
stallation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference by one or more of the following
measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving an-
tenna
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver
— Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
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