2009 NISSAN GT-R Owners Manual

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1. Clearance light
2. Front turn signal light
3. Headlight (High beam)
4. Headlight (Low beam)
5. Front side marker light
6. High-mounted stop light7. License plate light
8. Rear combination light (rear turn signal/tail/stop/
back-up)
9. Rear side marker light side marker
HEADLIGHTS
ReplacingXenon headlight bulb:
WARNINGHIGH VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent an
electric shock, never attempt to modify
or disassemble. Always have your xe-
non headlights replaced at a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
(
“HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH” page 2-47)
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
temperature difference between the inside and
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This does
not indicate that there is a malfunction. If large
drops of water collect inside the lens, contact a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTSItemWattage (W)Bulb No.
Headlight assembly** low-beam (Xenon) 35D2S
high-beam (Halogen) 65H9
Front turn signal light* 287444NA
Clearance light* 5W5W
Front side marker light* 5W5W
Rear combination light* back-up 16W16W
turn signal 21WY21W
stop/tail LED—
Rear side marker light* LED—
License plate light* 5W5W
Map light 8—
Vanity mirror light 2—
Step light* 8—
Trunk light* 3.4—
High-mounted stop light* LED
—
*: See a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for replacement.
**: Always check with the Parts Department at a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
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Replacement proceduresAll other lights are either type A, B, C, D, E or F.
When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens
and/or cover.
Map light
Vanity mirror light
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If you have a flat tire, see the following
section. (
“FLAT TIRE” page 6-2)
CAUTION
A GT-R certified NISSAN dealer should
perform a tire change. It will be neces-
sary to reset the tire pressure sensors.
To change the tires, contact a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer.
Be sure to use the tires and wheels together as
a set that are designated for use with this
vehicle.
When tire replacement is required, replacing the
tires as a set of four with new tires is
recommended. However, if a tire is punctured
or damaged, it may be possible to replace only
the damaged tire. Determining whether one tire
or a complete set of tires should be replaced is
based on a number of factors including tire wear
and condition. Contact your GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer. They can recommend if an
individual tire or a complete set should be
replaced.TIRE PRESSURE
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pressure of all tires. When the low tire pressure
warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. The system also
displays pressure of all tires on the multi function
display by sending a signal from a sensor that is
installed in each wheel.
The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) .
Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop
in tire pressure. (
“Low tire pressure warn-
ing light” page 2-25) (
“TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” page 5-3)
(
“Flat tire” page 8-35)
Tire inflation pressureCheck the tire pressure often and always
prior to long distance trips. The recom-
mended tire pressure specifications are
shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label
or the Tire and Loading Information label (if
so equipped) under the “Cold Tire Pres-
sure” heading. The Tire and Loading
Information label is affixed to the driver
side door end. Tire pressures should be
checked regularly because:.
Most tires naturally lose air over time.
.
Tires can lose air suddenly when driven
over potholes or other objects or if the
vehicle strikes a curb while parking.
NOTE:. You can check the pressure of all four
tires on the multi function display. See
the separate Multi Function Display
Owner’s Manual.
. The tires of this vehicle are filled with
nitrogen gas. When the tire pressure is
low, fill the tires with nitrogen. Contact
a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for
information on filling the tires with
nitrogen.
. If nitrogen is not available, compressed
air may be safely used under normal
driving conditions. However, NISSAN
recommends refilling with nitrogen for
maximum tire performance.The tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold. The tires are
considered COLD after the vehicle has
been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate
speeds.
Incorrect tire pressure, including un-
derinflation, may adversely affect tire
life and vehicle handling.
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WARNING
.
Improperly inflated tires can fail
suddenly and cause an accident.
.
The Gross Vehicle Weight rating
(GVWR) is located on the F.M.V.
S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification la-
bel. The vehicle weight capacity
is indicated on the Tire and
Loading Information label (if so
equipped) . Do not load your
vehicle beyond this capacity.
Overloading your vehicle may
result in reduced tire life, unsafe
operating conditions due to pre-
mature tire failure, or unfavor-
able handling characteristics
and could also lead to a serious
accident. Loading beyond the
specified capacity may also re-
sult in failure of other vehicle
components.
.
Before taking a long trip, or
when ever you heavily load your
vehicle, use a tire pressure
gauge to ensure that the tire
pressures are at the specified
level.
.
For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Cana-
da) in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
NOTE:.Use only genuine GT-R tires and road
wheels or an equivalent. Proper use of
NISSAN recommended tires provides
the greatest potential for maximum
performance.
— Genuine GT-R tires and road
wheels or an equivalent help
achieve maximum cornering perfor-
mance.
— Genuine GT-R tires and road wheels or an equivalent help pro-
vide road holding in the event of
decreased tire pressure and punc-
tures.
— Genuine GT-R tires and road wheels or an equivalent help pre-
vent the decrease of straight-run-
ning stability caused by uneven tire
wear due to highly rigid wheels and
wide tires.
. Do not reuse the tires that were once removed from the road wheels. Be-
cause the tires used with this vehicle
are more rigid than ordinary tires, they
may be damaged when they are re-
moved. Even if there is no visible
damage, reusing these tires is not safe
and may cause an accident. In addition,
the tires may be cut when they are
removed from the road wheels in order
to prevent scratches to the road
wheels.
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TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
LABEL*1
Seating capacity: The maximum num-
ber of occupants that can be seated
in the vehicle.
*2
Vehicle load limit: See the following
section. (
“VEHICLE LOADING IN-
FORMATION” page 9-11)
*3
Original size: The size of the tires
originally installed on the vehicle at
the factory.
*4
Cold tire pressure: Inflate the tires to
this pressure when the tires are cold.
Tires are considered COLD after the
vehicle has been parked for 3 or
more hours, or driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km) at moderate speeds. The
recommended cold tire inflation is set
by the manufacturer to provide the
best balance of tire wear, vehicle
handling, driveability, tire noise, etc.,
up to the vehicle’s GVWR.
*5
Tire size — see the following section.
(
“TIRE LABELING” page 8-33)
*6
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CHECKING THE TIRE PRESSURE1.
Remove the valve stem cap from the
tire.
2.
Press the pressure gauge squarely onto
the valve stem. Do not press too hard or
force the valve stem sideways, or air will
escape. If the hissing sound of air
escaping from the tire is heard while
checking the pressure, reposition the
gauge to eliminate this leakage.
3.
Remove the gauge.
4.
Read the tire pressure on the gauge
stem and compare it to the specifica-tion shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label.
5.
Add air to the tire as needed. If too
much air is added, press the core of the
valve stem briefly with the tip of the
gauge stem to release pressure. Re-
check the pressure and add or release
air as needed.
6.
Install the valve stem cap.
7.
Check the pressure of all other tires,
including the spare.
NOTE:.
You can check the pressure of all
four tires on the multi function
display. See the separate Multi
Function Display Owner’s Manual.
.
The tires of this vehicle are filled
with nitrogen gas. When the tire
pressure is low, fill the tires with
nitrogen. Contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer for information on
filling the tires with nitrogen.
.
If nitrogen is not available, com-
pressed air may be safely used
under normal driving conditions.
However, NISSAN recommends re-
filling with nitrogen for maximumtire performance.
Summer tires:
SIZECOLD TIRE
INFLATION
PRESSURE
FRONT
ORIGINAL
TIRE 255/40ZR-
F20 (97Y)
29 PSI
(200 kPa)
REAR
ORIGINAL TIRE 285/35ZR-
F20 (100Y)
29 PSI
(200 kPa)
All-season tires:
SIZECOLD TIRE
INFLATION
PRESSURE
FRONT
ORIGINAL
TIRE 255/40R-
F20 97W
29 PSI
(200 kPa)
REAR
ORIGINAL TIRE 285/35R-
F20 100W
29 PSI
(200 kPa)
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Example
TIRE LABELINGFederal law requires tire manufacturers to
place standardized information on the side-
wall of all tires. This information identifies
and describes the fundamental character-
istics of the tire and also provides the tire
identification number (TIN) for safety stan-
dard certification. The TIN can be used to
identify the tire in case of a recall.
Example
*1
Tire size (example: P215/65R15
95H)
1.
P: The “P” indicates the tire is designed
for passenger vehicles. (Not all tires
have this information.)
2.
Three-digit number (215): This number
gives the width in millimeters of the tire
from sidewall edge to sidewall edge.
3.
Two-digit number (65): This number,
known as the aspect ratio, gives the
tire’s ratio of height to width.
4.
R: The “R” stands for radial.
5.
Two-digit number (15): This number is
the wheel or rim diameter in inches.
6.
Two- or three-digit number (95): This
number is the tire’s load index. It is a
measurement of how much weight each
tire can support. You may not find this
information on all tires because it is not
required by law.
7.
H: Tire speed rating. You should not
drive the vehicle faster than the tire
speed rating.
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