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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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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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NOTICE
Take care not to spill gasoline during
refueling. Gasoline containing oxyge-
nates can cause paint damage.E-85 fuelE-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) . Do
not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. govern-
ment regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.Aftermarket fuel additives
NOTICE
NISSAN does not recommend the use
of any aftermarket fuel additives (Ex-
ample: fuel injector cleaner, intake
valve deposit removers, etc.) which are
sold commercially. Many of these ad-
ditives intended for gum, varnish or
deposit removal may contain active
solvent or similar ingredients 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 rapping noise.)
If severe, this can lead to engine damage.
If you detect a persistent 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 level roads, have a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer correct the condition. Fail-
ure to correct the condition 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 consumption or damage to the
engine. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked at a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer or other compe-
tent 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
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” page 9-2)
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 synthetic oil is used.
If Mobil 1, 0W-40 is not available, Mobil 1,
10W-40 (100% synthetic) may be used; how-
ever, some performance loss may be noticed.
NOTICE
Using an engine oil other than that
specified could adversely affect the
engine. See the 2009 Nissan GT-R
Warranty Information Booklet for de-
tails 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 followed.
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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying NISSAN.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be-
come involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-
327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Ad-
ministrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington DC 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehi-
cle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
You may notify NISSAN by contacting our
Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at
1-866-668-1GTR (1-866-668-1487) .
A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
should never be tested using a two wheel
dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used
by some states for emissions testing) , or similar
equipment. Make sure you inform test facility
personnel that your vehicle is equipped with
AWD before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may result in
transmission damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious vehicle
damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/ areas,
your vehicle may be required to be in what is
called the “ready condition” for an Inspection/
Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission control
system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready condition”. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/
maintenance test readiness condition. Push the
ignition switch to the ON position without
starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and
then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does notblink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”.
If the MIL indicates the vehicle is in a “not ready”
condition, drive the vehicle through the following
pattern to set the vehicle to the “ready condi-
tion”. If you cannot or do not want to perform the
driving pattern, a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
can conduct it for you.
WARNING
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner according to traffic
conditions and obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle until the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle points between the C and H (normal
operating temperature) .
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h) , then quickly release the accelerator
pedal completely and keep it released for at
least 10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of
53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for at least 9
minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle. Leave the engine running.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)
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Additional maintenance items ................... GTR-6
Air cleaner .......................................... 8-19
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ......................... 9-5
All-season tires ................................... GTR-5
All-Wheel Drive .................................... 5-34
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ........ 5-7
Aluminum alloy wheels .............................. 7-3
Anti-freeze .......................................... 5-42
Anti-lock Braking System ......................... 5-39
Anti-lock Braking System warning ................ 2-34
Audible reminders ................................. 2-30
Automatic Automatic door lock system .................... 3-5
Average fuel consumption and speed ............ 2-15
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................... 5-5
AWD clutch high temperature warning .......... 2-35
AWD system characteristics ...................... 5-35
AWD system warning ............................. 2-36
AWD warning light ................................ 5-34
B
Battery ....................................... 5-42, 8-15
Intelligent Key battery discharge .............. 5-10
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator . . . 2-42
Intelligent Key battery replacement ........... 8-23
Before starting the engine ........................ 5-11
Body repair ....................................... GTR-5 Booster seat installation
........................... 1-29
Booster seats ...................................... 1-27
Brake Brake assist .................................... 5-39
Brake dust .................................... GTR-9
Brake fluid ............................. GTR-3, 8-14
Brake pad and disc rotor .................... GTR-3
Brake pad wear indicators .................... 8-20
Brake system ................................... 5-38
Brakes .......................................... 8-20
High performance brake system .............. 8-21
Inspection and adjustments of tires,
suspension and brakes ...................... GTR-6
Low brake fluid warning ....................... 2-34
Parking brake .................................. 5-27
Parking brake break-in ......................... 5-39
Parking brake release warning ................ 2-34
Replacing the brake pads ..................... 8-21
Self-adjusting brakes .......................... 8-20
Braking precautions ............................... 5-38
Break-in schedule .................................. 5-32
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ..... 9-2
Changing Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-11
Changing engine oil and filter ................. 8-12
Changing wheels and tires .................... 8-37
Checking Checking bulbs ................................ 2-23
Checking engine coolant level ................ 8-11
Checking engine oil level ...................... 8-12 Checking the tire pressure
.................... 8-32
Child restraint installation using LATCH. ......... 1-17
Child restraint installation using the seat
belts ................................................. 1-21
Child restraints ..................................... 1-13
Child safety ........................................... 1-7
Chrome parts ........................................ 7-3
Cleaning ............................................ 8-19
Cleaning exterior ..................................... 7-2
Cleaning interior ..................................... 7-4
Clearing the programmed information ............ 2-63
Closing the fuel-filler door ........................ 3-24
Closing the hood .................................. 3-18
Coat hooks ......................................... 2-56
Cockpit ............................................... 2-2
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-42
Console box ........................................ 2-56
Cool down ........................................ GTR-7
Coolant Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-11
Checking engine coolant level ................ 8-11
Coolant mixture ratio ......................... GTR-7
Draining of coolant water ..................... 5-42
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 2-6
Replenishing coolant ........................ GTR-6
Corrosion protection ................................. 7-5
Cruise control ............................... 2-14, 5-28
Cruise control operations ......................... 5-29
Cruise control system warning .................... 2-37
Cup holders ........................................ 2-53
Current fuel consumption ......................... 2-14
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Differential oil ..................................... GTR-2
Dimensions ........................................... 9-8
Distance to empty ................................. 2-16
Distortion of rear wing ........................... GTR-8
Door pocket ........................................ 2-55
Door/trunk open warning .......................... 2-38
Doors ................................................. 3-4
Draining of coolant water ......................... 5-42
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................. 5-7
Drive belts .......................................... 8-17
Drive computer ..................................... 2-13
Driving All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions .... 5-7
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-42
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ............. 5-7
Driving on SNOW or ice ...................... 5-42
Driving the vehicle ............................. 5-13
Driving tips ..................................... 5-19
Noises are heard while driving .............. GTR-8
Precautions before driving .................. GTR-5
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
Dual clutch transmission ................. GTR-9, 5-13
E
Elapsed time and trip odometer .................. 2-15
Emergency trunk lid release ....................... 3-21
Emission control information label ................ 9-10
Emission control system warranty ................ 9-15
Engine ................................................ 9-6
Before starting the engine .................... 5-11
Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-11
Changing engine oil and filter ................. 8-12Checking engine coolant level
................ 8-11
Checking engine oil level ...................... 8-12
Engine block heater ........................... 5-43
Engine compartment ........................... 8-22
Engine compartment check locations .......... 8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 2-6
Engine cooling system .......................... 8-9
Engine oil .............................. GTR-2, 8-12
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....... 9-4
Engine oil level display ........................ 2-11
Engine oil low pressure warning .............. 2-32
Engine serial number ............................ 9-9
Engine settings. .............................. GTR-4
Engine speed is restricted .................. GTR-7
Engine start operation indicator .............. 2-40
Engine system warning ........................ 2-32
Operating range for engine start ............... 5-8
Starting the engine ............................ 5-11
Environmental factors influence the rate of
corrosion. ............................................. 7-5
Event data recorders .............................. 9-17
Exhaust gas .......................................... 5-2
Exhaust muffler ................................... GTR-3
Explanation of maintenance items .................. 8-3
Exterior and interior lights ......................... 8-27
Exterior parts ..................................... GTR-3
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. ........... 9-9
Features of each mode ............................ 5-23
Flat tire ................................................ 6-2
Flat towing .......................................... 9-14
Floor mats ............................................ 7-4 Fluid
Brake fluid ............................. GTR-3, 8-14
Fluid level check ............................... 8-16
Fluids ......................................... GTR-6
Low brake fluid warning ....................... 2-34
Low washer fluid warning ..................... 2-38
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-13
Window washer fluid .......................... 8-15
Freeing a frozen door lock ........................ 5-42
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted
curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...................... 1-40
Front seats ........................................... 1-2
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning ......... 2-35
Fuel Average fuel consumption and speed ........ 2-15
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................... 9-2
Closing the fuel-filler door .................... 3-24
Current fuel consumption ..................... 2-14
Fuel gauge ....................................... 2-7
Fuel recommendation ............................ 9-3
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-22
Increasing fuel economy ....................... 5-33
Low fuel warning ............................... 2-37
Opening the fuel filler door ................... 3-23
Refueling precautions ....................... GTR-7
Refueling stops before the tank is full ...... GTR-7
Fuses ............................................... 8-22
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Gasoline smell ................................... GTR-7
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Locking with power door lock switch.......... 3-5
Steering lock release malfunction
indicator ........................................ 2-41
Low brake fluid warning ........................... 2-34
Low fuel warning ................................... 2-37
Low tire pressure warning ........................ 2-36
Low washer fluid warning ......................... 2-38
Lower anchors and tethers for children
system .............................................. 1-15
M
Maintenance Additional maintenance items ............... GTR-6
Explanation of maintenance items .............. 8-3
General maintenance ...................... 8-2, 8-3
Maintenance information .................... GTR-2
Maintenance precautions ........................ 8-5
Maintenance requirement ....................... 8-2
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance test. . 9-16
Scheduled maintenance ......................... 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-12
Map lights .......................................... 2-58
Measurement of weights .......................... 9-13
Mechanical Limited Slip Differential
characteristics .................................... GTR-9
Meters and gauges .................................. 2-4
Mirror Inside mirror .................................... 3-26
Mirrors .......................................... 3-26
Outside mirrors ................................ 3-27
Vanity mirror .................................... 3-28
Vanity mirror lights ............................. 2-60
Most common factors contributing to vehicle
corrosion. ............................................. 7-5 Multi Function Display Owner’s Manual
............ 4-2
N
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System .............. 1-36
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............. 2-43
No key warning .................................... 2-39
Noises are heard while driving .................. GTR-8
O
Odometer/twin trip odometer ....................... 2-5
Off-road recovery .................................... 5-6
Oil Changing engine oil and filter ................. 8-12
Checking engine oil level ...................... 8-12
Differential oil ................................. GTR-2
Engine oil .............................. GTR-2, 8-12
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....... 9-4
Engine oil level display ........................ 2-11
Engine oil low pressure warning .............. 2-32
Exterior parts ................................. GTR-3
Transmission oil ....................... GTR-2, 8-13
Transmission oil high temperature
warning ......................................... 2-33
Opening and closing the trunk ................... 3-20
Opening the doors. .................................. 3-7
Opening the fuel filler door ....................... 3-23
Opening the hood ................................. 3-17
Operating range for engine start ................... 5-8
Operating the HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver ......................................... 2-62
Operation displays ................................. 2-39
Outside air temperature ........................... 2-16
Outside door handles ............................... 7-3 Outside mirrors
.................................... 3-27
Outside temperature display indicates higher
temperature ...................................... GTR-7
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ......................... 6-6
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information .......................................... 9-18
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Parking Parking brake .................................. 5-27
Parking brake break-in ......................... 5-39
Parking brake release warning ................ 2-34
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-37
Passenger compartment .......................... 8-23
Power Locking with power door lock switch .......... 3-5
Power outlets .................................. 2-52
Power steering ................................. 5-38
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-13
Power windows ................................ 2-56
Trunk release power cancel switch ........... 3-20
Precautions ......................................... 8-15
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions .... 5-7
Braking precautions ........................... 5-38
Maintenance precautions ........................ 8-5
Precautions before driving .................. GTR-5
Precautions on booster seats ................. 1-27
Precautions on child restraints ................ 1-13
Precautions on cruise control ................. 5-28
Precautions on seat belt usage ................. 1-5
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 1-31
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
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