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6 In case of emergency
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Flat tire............................................................ 6-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............. 6-2
Run-flat tires ................................................. 6-2
Jump starting .................................................... 6-3
Push starting ..................................................... 6-6 If your vehicle overheats.
...................................... 6-6
Towing your vehicle ............................................ 6-7
Towing recommended by NISSAN ..................... 6-8
Vehicle recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle) ............ 6-9
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bility is reduced, which could lead to
an accident and personal injury.
Also, driving a long distance at high
speeds may damage the tires.
. Do not drive at speeds above 50
MPH (80 km/h) and do not drive
more than 50 miles (80 km) with a
punctured run-flat tire. The actual
distance the vehicle can be driven
on a flat tire depends on outside
temperature, vehicle load, road con-
ditions and other factors.
. Drive safely at reduced speeds.
Avoid hard cornering or braking,
which may cause you to lose control
of the vehicle.
NOTICE
.Never install tire chains on a punc-
tured run-flat tire, as this could
damage your vehicle.
. Avoid driving over any projection or
pothole, as the clearance between
the vehicle and the ground is smal-
ler than normal.
. Do not enter an automated car wash
with a punctured run-flat tire. .
Have the punctured tire replaced by
your GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
as soon as possible, as the tire’s
performance capability is reduced.
If you have a flat tire and have to stop the
vehicle, follow the instructions below.
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever to the
&Pposition.
4. Turn off the engine.
5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic, and to signal professional road assistance person-
nel that you need assistance.
6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away from traffic
and clear of the vehicle.
If needed Roadside Assistance is available.
Please see your Warranty Information Booklet
or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-free
number to call (U.S.) or Warranty Information
Booklet (Canada) .
For the tire removing procedure, see the
following section. (
“JACKING VEHICLE
AND REMOVING WHEELS” page 8-39)
The following circumstances indicate that the
battery is discharged.
. The starter motor does not turn or it turns
weakly and the engine does not start.
. The vehicle lights are much dimmer than
usual.
. The sound of the horn is weak. The horn
makes no sound.
NOTICE
When the battery is discharged, do not
close either of the front doors. The
automatic window adjusting function
will not work, and the side roof panel
may be damaged.
To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions and precautions below must be
followed.
For the battery maintenance information, see the
following section. (
“BATTERY” page 8-15)
WARNING
. If done incorrectly, jump starting
can lead to a battery explosion,
resulting in severe injury or death.
It could also damage your vehicle.
In case of emergency
6-3
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.Explosive hydrogen gas is always
present in the vicinity of the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away
from the battery.
. Do not allow battery fluid to come
into contact with eyes, skin, clothing
or painted surfaces. Battery fluid is
a corrosive sulphuric acid solution
which can cause severe burns. If the
fluid should come into contact with
anything, immediately flush the con-
tacted area with water.
. Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.
. The booster battery must be rated at
12 volts. Use of an improperly rated
battery can damage your vehicle.
. Whenever working on or near a
battery, always wear suitable eye
protectors (for example, goggles or
industrial safety spectacles) and
remove rings, metal bands, or any
other jewelry. Do not lean over the
battery when jump starting.
. Do not attempt to jump start a
frozen battery. It could explode
and cause serious injury.
. Your vehicle has an automatic en- gine cooling fan. It could come on at
any time. Keep hands and other
objects away from it.
If needed, Roadside Assistance is available.
Please see your Warranty Information Booklet or
Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-free
number to call (U.S.) or Warranty Information
Booklet (Canada) .6-4
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WARNING
Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage
to the charging system and cause
personal injury.1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle
*A
, position the two vehicles (
*A
and
*B)
to bring their batteries into close proximity to
each other. Do not allow the two vehi-
cles to touch. 2. Apply parking brake. Move the shift lever to
the
&Pposition. Switch off all unnecessary
electrical systems (light, heater, air condi-
tioner, etc.) .
3. Remove the battery cover. Cover the battery with a firmly wrung out moist cloth to reduce
explosion hazard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as illustrated (
*1
?
*2
?
*3
?
*4).
If the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged, the steering wheel will lock
and cannot be turned. Supply power
using jumper cables before pushing
the ignition switch and disengaging
the steering lock.
CAUTION
. Always connect positive (+) to posi-
tive (+) and negative ( ) to body
ground (as illustrated) , not to the
battery.
. Make sure that the jumper cables
do not touch moving parts in the
engine compartment and that
clamps do not contact any other
metal.
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
*A
and let it run for a few minutes.
In case of emergency
6-5
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6. Keep the engine speed of the boostervehicle
*A
at about 2,000 rpm, and start
the engine of the vehicle being jump started
*B.
NOTE:Do not keep the starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does
not start right away, push the ignition
switch to the OFF position and wait 10
seconds before trying again.
7. After starting your engine, carefully discon- nect the negative cable and then the positive
cable (
*4
?
*3
?
*2
?
*1).
8. Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover the vent holes as it may be contami-
nated with corrosive acid.
9. Put the battery cover on.
NOTE:If the clamp clip is difficult to connect to
the battery terminal, remove the cowl top
cover to make it easier. (
“REMOVING
THE COWL TOP COVER” page 8-8)
Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing.
NOTICE
Your NISSAN cannot be push-started or
tow-started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.
If needed, Roadside Assistance is available.
Please see your Warranty Information Booklet or
Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-free
number to call (U.S.) or Warranty & Roadside
Assistance Information Booklet (Canada) .
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.
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
Maintenance requirement..................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ................................... 8-2
General maintenance ...................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ................................... 8-2
General maintenance .......................................... 8-3
Explanation of maintenance items ....................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ...................... 8-7
Removing the cowl top cover ............................ 8-8
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ......................... 8-11
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-11
Engine oil ....................................................... 8-12
Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-12
Changing engine oil and filter .......................... 8-12
Transmission oil ............................................... 8-13
Power steering fluid .......................................... 8-13
Brake fluid ...................................................... 8-14
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-15
Battery .......................................................... 8-15
Precautions ................................................ 8-15
Fluid level check .......................................... 8-16
Jump starting .............................................. 8-17 Drive belts
...................................................... 8-17
Spark plugs .................................................... 8-18
Replacing spark plugs ................................... 8-18
Air cleaner ...................................................... 8-19
Windshield wiper blades .................................... 8-19
Cleaning .................................................... 8-19
Replacing the wiper blades ............................ 8-20
Brakes ........................................................... 8-20
Self-adjusting brakes .................................... 8-20
Brake pad wear indicators .............................. 8-20
High performance brake system ....................... 8-21
Replacing the brake pads .............................. 8-21
Fuses ............................................................ 8-22
Engine compartment ..................................... 8-22
Passenger compartment ................................ 8-23
Intelligent Key battery replacement ....................... 8-23
Lights ............................................................ 8-26
Headlights .................................................. 8-26
Exterior and interior lights ............................... 8-27
Wheels and tires .............................................. 8-29
Tire pressure ............................................... 8-29
Tire and loading information label ..................... 8-31
Checking the tire pressure ............................. 8-32
Tire labeling ................................................ 8-33
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1. Remove the cell plugs
*A
.
2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL
*1
line.
If the side of the battery is not clear, check
the distilled water level by looking directly
above the cell; the condition
*1
indicates
OK and the conditions
*2
needs more to
be added.
3. Tighten cell plugs
*A
.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
JUMP STARTINGIf jump starting is necessary, see the following
section. (
“JUMP STARTING” page 6-3)
If the engine does not start by jump starting, the
battery may have to be replaced. Contact a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
1. Power steering fluid pump
2. Alternator
3. Crankshaft pulley
4. Air conditioner compressor
5. Drive belt auto-tensioner
WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position before servicing drive
belts. The engine could rotate unex-
pectedly.
1. Visually inspect each belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If
the belt is in poor condition or loose, have it
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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GaugeEngine coolant temperature gauge ............. 2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................... 2-7
Meters and gauges .............................. 2-4
General maintenance .......................... 8-2, 8-3
Glass ................................................. 7-3
Glove box. .......................................... 2-55
GT-R performance optimization services ....... GTR-4
GT-R special specification parts ................ GTR-2
GT-R specific information ....................... GTR-2
GT-R specific vehicle characteristics ........... GTR-7
H
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 2-50
Headlight Headlight and turn signal switch ............. 2-47
Headlight switch ............................... 2-48
Headlights ...................................... 8-26
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-47
Heated seats ....................................... 2-51
High performance brake system .................. 8-21
Hill Start Assist .................................... 5-31
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-60
Hood ................................................ 3-17
Horn ................................................ 2-50
I
Idle speed is not steady ......................... GTR-7
If your vehicle is stolen ............................ 2-63
If your vehicle overheats ............................. 6-6
Ignition switch operation ............................ 5-8
Ignition switch positions ............................. 5-9
In the event of a collision .......................... 9-19 Increasing fuel economy
........................... 5-33
Indicator lights ..................................... 2-28
Indicators and display ............................. 5-29
Injured persons ....................................... 1-9
Inside mirror ........................................ 3-26
Inspection and adjustments of tires,
suspension and brakes .......................... GTR-6
Installing front license plate ....................... 9-11
Instrument brightness control ..................... 2-10
Instrument panel ..................................... 2-3
Intelligent Key ........................................ 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge .................. 5-10
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ....... 2-42
Intelligent Key battery replacement ............... 8-23
Intelligent Key functions ............................. 3-9
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ................. 2-41
Intelligent Key removal indicator .................. 2-41
Intelligent Key system ............................... 3-8
Interior light control switch ........................ 2-59
Interior lights ....................................... 2-58
J
Jacking vehicle and removing wheels ............ 8-39
Jump starting .................................. 6-3, 8-17
K
Key Intelligent Key .................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge .............. 5-10
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator . . . 2-42
Intelligent Key battery replacement ........... 8-23
Intelligent Key functions ......................... 3-9
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ............. 2-41Intelligent Key removal indicator
.............. 2-41
Intelligent Key system ........................... 3-8
Keys............................................... 3-2
Locking with mechanical key .................... 3-6
No key warning ................................ 2-39
Remote keyless entry functions ............... 3-12
L
Light AWD warning light ............................ 5-34
Exterior and interior lights ..................... 8-27
Headlight and turn signal switch ............. 2-47
Headlight switch ............................... 2-48
Headlights ...................................... 8-26
Indicator lights ................................. 2-28
Interior light control switch .................... 2-59
Interior lights ................................... 2-58
Lights ........................................... 8-26
Map lights ...................................... 2-58
Supplemental air bag warning light .......... 1-43
Vanity mirror lights ............................. 2-60
Warning lights .................................. 2-23
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................................... 2-23
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-47
Limited Slip Differential ............................ 5-36
Loading tips ........................................ 9-13
Lock Anti-lock Braking System ..................... 5-39
Anti-lock Braking System warning ............ 2-34
Automatic door lock system .................... 3-5
Freeing a frozen door lock .................... 5-42
Locking with inside lock knob .................. 3-5
Locking with mechanical key .................... 3-6
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