2013 NISSAN GT-R tire pressure

WHEELS AND TIRES
Tire
TypeSize Pressure PSI (kPa) [Cold]
Summer Front: 255/40ZRF20 (97Y)
29 (200)
Rear: 285/35ZRF20 (100Y)
All-season Front: 255/40RF20 97W
29 (200)
Rear: 285/35RF20 100W
Make sure to use the specific tires for GT-R. See the 2013 Warranty Information Booklet for the
applicable exclusions. Refer to the following table for the details of applicable tires.
Summer tire
All-season tire
DUNLOP SP
SPORT MAXX GT 600 DSST CTT DUNLOP SP
SPORT
600 DSST BRIDGESTONE
POTENZA RE070R (without “R2” mark) BRIDGESTONE
POTENZA RE070R (with “R2” mark) DUNLOP SP
SPORT 7010
666
◎: Applicable as a standard or option
6: Not applicable
PRECAUTIONS FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT
Use “DUNLOP SP SPORT MAXX GT 600
DSST CTT” tires for 2013 model year NISSAN
GT-R.
“DUNLOP SP SPORT 600 DSST” tires and any
BRIDGESTONE tires cannot be used.
Contact your GT-R certified NISSAN dealer to
obtain information regarding the best replace-
ment tire for your model GT-R.
Technical and consumer information9-9

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMA-
TION LABEL
The emission control information label is at-
tached as shown.
TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
LABEL
The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label affixed to the door end
as illustrated.
AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
LABEL
The air conditioner specification label is at-
tached as shown.
Technical and consumer information9-13

10 Index
A
Additional maintenance items............................ GTR-12
Air cleaner..................................................................... 8-20
Air conditionerAir conditioner specification label.................... 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations......................................... 9-7
Air fresheners................................................................. 7-5
All-season tires...................................................... GTR-11
All-Wheel Drive............................................................ 5-41
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ............ 5-9
Anti-freeze..................................................................... 5-51
Anti-lock Braking System.......................................... 5-48
Anti-lock Braking System warning.......................... 2-36
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-31
Automatic Automatic door lock system................................. 3-5
Average fuel consumption and speed................... 2-16
Avoiding body damage........................................ GTR-11
Avoiding collision and rollover ................................... 5-7
AWD clutch high temperature warning................. 2-36
AWD system characteristics.................................... 5-43
AWD system warning ................................................ 2-37
AWD warning light ..................................................... 5-41
B
Battery................................................................ 5-51, 8-17 Intelligent Key battery discharge...................... 5-11
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator..... 2-43
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................. 8-26 Before starting the engine........................................ 5-13
Body repair ............................................................. GTR-12
Booster seats............................................................... 1-28
Brake
Brake assist........................................................... 5-48
Brake fluid............................................... GTR-4, 8-15
Brake pad wear warning.................................... 8-22
Brake system......................................................... 5-47
Brakes..................................................................... 8-22
High performance brake system ...................... 8-22
Low brake fluid warning ..................................... 2-35
Parking brake ........................................................ 5-33
Parking brake break-in........................................ 5-47
Parking brake release warning ......................... 2-35
Replacing the brake pads.................................. 8-23
Self-adjusting brakes .......................................... 8-22
Brake dust............................................................... GTR-27
Brake pad................................................................ GTR-15
Brake pad and disc rotor...................................... GTR-5
Brake pad break-in procedure........................... GTR-15
Brake system information.................................... GTR-27
Brakes.................................................... GTR-19, GTR-23
Braking precautions.................................................... 5-47
Break-in schedule ........................................ GTR-9, 5-39
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ....... 9-2
Changing Changing engine coolant................................... 8-12
Changing engine oil and filter........................... 8-13 Changing wheels and tires................................ 8-39
Checking Checking bulbs..................................................... 2-24
Checking engine coolant level.......................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-12
Checking the tire pressure................................ 8-34
Checking the exhaust finisher and rear
bumper clearance ................................................... GTR-9
Child restraints............................................................. 1-14
Child safety................................................................... 1-12
Chrome parts ................................................................. 7-4
Cleaning ........................................................................ 8-21
Cleaning exterior ........................................................... 7-2
Cleaning interior ............................................................ 7-5
Clearing the programmed information................... 2-66
Closing the fuel-filler door ........................................ 3-25
Closing the hood......................................................... 3-19
Coat hooks ................................................................... 2-58
Cockpit ............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving.................................................. 5-51
Console box ................................................................. 2-58
Cool down .............................................................. GTR-13
Coolant Changing engine coolant................................... 8-12
Checking engine coolant level.......................... 8-11
Draining of coolant water................................... 5-51
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-7
Coolant level and mixture ratio.......................... GTR-15
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-8
Cracks on brake pad ........................................... GTR-27
Cracks on the disc rotors................................... GTR-27

10-2
Cruise control................................................... 2-15, 5-34
Cruise control operations.......................................... 5-36
Cruise control system warning................................ 2-39
Cup holders.................................................................. 2-55
Current fuel consumption ......................................... 2-15
D
Differential oil............................................................ GTR-4
Dimensions ................................................................... 9-11
Distance to empty....................................................... 2-17
Distortion of rear spoiler...................................... GTR-25
Door pocket.................................................................. 2-57
Door/trunk open warning .......................................... 2-40
Doors................................................................................ 3-4
Draining of coolant water.......................................... 5-51
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving........................... 5-8
Drive belts..................................................................... 8-19
Drive computer ............................................................ 2-14
DrivingAll-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ...... 5-9
Cold weather driving........................................... 5-51
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving..................... 5-8
Driving on snow or ice........................................ 5-52
Driving the vehicle................................................ 5-15
Driving tips............................................................. 5-21
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-3
Driving after replacing tires ................................ GTR-12
Dry carbon fiber rear spoiler ..... GTR-7, GTR-27, 7-4
Dual clutch transmission ......................... GTR-28, 5-15
E
Elapsed time and trip odometer.............................. 2-16
Emergency engine shut off.............................. 5-11, 6-2
Emergency trunk lid release..................................... 3-22
Emission control information label.......................... 9-13
Emission control system warranty........................... 9-19
Engine.............................................................................. 9-8 Before starting the engine................................. 5-13
Changing engine coolant................................... 8-12
Changing engine oil and filter........................... 8-13
Checking engine coolant level.......................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-12
Emergency engine shut off....................... 5-11, 6-2
Engine block heater............................................. 5-53
Engine compartment ........................................... 8-23
Engine compartment check locations................ 8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-7
Engine cooling system........................................ 8-10
Engine oil................................................. GTR-3, 8-12
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation........... 9-6
Engine oil level display........................................ 2-12
Engine oil low pressure warning...................... 2-33
Engine serial number........................................... 9-12
Engine start operation indicator ....................... 2-41
Engine system warning....................................... 2-33
Operating range for engine start ..................... 5-10
Starting the engine .............................................. 5-13
Engine and powertrain....................... GTR-15, GTR-23
Engine oil maintenance.......................................... GTR-3
Engine output......................................................... GTR-24 Engine output according to the
coolant temperature.............................................. GTR-24
Engine settings (balancing right and left
air flow)...................................................................... GTR-8
Engine speed is restricted.................................. GTR-24
Environmental factors influence the rate
of corrosion..................................................................... 7-8
Event Data Recorders................................................ 9-21
Exhaust gas .................................................................... 5-3
Exhaust muffler and trunk carpet ........................ GTR-6
Explanation of maintenance items ............................ 8-4
Extended storage switch........................................... 8-25
Exterior and interior lights ......................................... 8-29
Exterior parts (spoiler, etc.) .................................. GTR-6
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............... 9-12
Features of each mode.............................................. 5-27
Flat tire............................................................................. 6-2
Flat towing .................................................................... 9-17
Floor mats ....................................................................... 7-6
Fluid
Brake fluid............................................... GTR-4, 8-15
Fluid level check................................................... 8-17
Low brake fluid warning ..................................... 2-35
Low washer fluid warning.................................. 2-40
Power steering fluid............................................. 8-14
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-16
Fluids...................................................... GTR-14, GTR-19

10-4
J
Jacking vehicle and removing wheels.................... 8-42
Jump starting....................................................... 6-4, 8-18
K
KeyIntelligent Key........................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key battery discharge...................... 5-11
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator..... 2-43
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................. 8-26
Intelligent Key functions......................................... 3-9
Intelligent Key insertion indicator ..................... 2-43
Intelligent Key removal indicator....................... 2-43
Intelligent Key system ............................................ 3-8
Keys............................................................................ 3-2
Locking with mechanical key................................ 3-6
No key warning..................................................... 2-40
Remote keyless entry functions........................ 3-12
L
Larger children............................................................. 1-13
LightAWD warning light .............................................. 5-41
Exterior and interior lights .................................. 8-29
Headlight and turn signal switch ..................... 2-49
Headlight switch................................................... 2-49
Headlights.............................................................. 8-29
Indicator lights....................................................... 2-61
Interior light control switch ................................ 2-62 Interior lights.......................................................... 2-61
Lights....................................................................... 8-28
Map lights .............................................................. 2-61
Supplemental air bag warning light................. 1-44
Vanity mirror lights ............................................... 2-63
Warning lights....................................................... 2-24
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders................................................. 2-24
Xenon headlights.................................................. 2-49
Limited Slip Differential.............................................. 5-44
Loading tips.................................................................. 9-16
Lock Anti-lock Braking System................................... 5-48
Anti-lock Braking System warning................... 2-36
Automatic door lock system................................. 3-5
Freeing a frozen door lock................................. 5-51
Locking with inside lock knob ............................. 3-5
Locking with mechanical key................................ 3-6
Locking with power door lock switch................ 3-5
Steering lock release malfunction indicator.... 2-42
Low brake fluid warning ............................................ 2-35
Low fuel warning......................................................... 2-39
Low tire pressure warning ........................................ 2-38
Low washer fluid warning......................................... 2-40
Lower anchors and tethers for children system.... 1-16
M
Maintenance Explanation of maintenance items ...................... 8-4
General maintenance .................................... 8-3, 8-4 Maintenance information ................................. GTR-3
Maintenance precautions...................................... 8-6
Maintenance requirement...................................... 8-3
Readiness for
Inspection/Maintenance test ............................. 9-20
Scheduled maintenance........................................ 8-3
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-12
Map lights ..................................................................... 2-61
Measurement of weights........................................... 9-16
Meters and gauges....................................................... 2-5
Mirror Inside mirror........................................................... 3-27
Mirrors..................................................................... 3-27
Outside mirrors..................................................... 3-28
Vanity mirror........................................................... 3-29
Vanity mirror lights ............................................... 2-63
Most common factors contributing to
vehicle corrosion ........................................................... 7-8
Multi function display Owner’s Manual ................... 4-2
N
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System ...................... 1-37
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System..................... 2-45
No key warning............................................................ 2-40
Noises are heard while driving .......................... GTR-25
O
Odometer/twin trip odometer .................................... 2-6
Off-road recovery.......................................................... 5-7

OilChanging engine oil and filter........................... 8-13
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-12
Differential oil...................................................... GTR-4
Engine oil................................................. GTR-3, 8-12
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation........... 9-6
Engine oil level display........................................ 2-12
Engine oil low pressure warning...................... 2-33
Transmission oil ..................................... GTR-4, 8-14
Transmission oil high temperature warning.... 2-34
Opening and closing the trunk................................ 3-21
Opening the doors ....................................................... 3-7
Opening the fuel filler door ...................................... 3-24
Opening the hood....................................................... 3-18
Operating range for engine start ............................ 5-10
Operating the HomeLink
®
universal transceiver ................................................... 2-65
Operation displays...................................................... 2-41
Outside air temperature ............................................ 2-17
Outside door handles .................................................. 7-4
Outside mirrors............................................................ 3-28
Outside temperature display indicates
higher temperature................................................ GTR-24
Overheat If your vehicle overheats........................................ 6-7
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ......................................................... 9-22
P
Parking Parking brake ........................................................ 5-33
Parking brake break-in........................................ 5-47
Parking brake release warning ......................... 2-35
Parking/parking on hills ...................................... 5-45
Passenger compartment ........................................... 8-24
Power
Locking with power door lock switch................ 3-5
Power outlets ........................................................ 2-54
Power steering...................................................... 5-46
Power steering fluid............................................. 8-14
Power windows .................................................... 2-59
Trunk release power cancel switch................. 3-21
Precautions................................................................... 8-17 All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ...... 5-9
Braking precautions............................................. 5-47
Maintenance precautions...................................... 8-6
Precautions on child restraints......................... 1-14
Precautions on cruise control........................... 5-35
Precautions on seat belt usage........................... 1-6
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system..................................................... 1-31
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-3
Precautions before driving.................................. GTR-10
Precautions on performance driving ................ GTR-13
Pregnant women ........................................................... 1-8
Programming HomeLink
®.......................................... 2-64
Programming HomeLink®for
Canadian customers .................................................. 2-65 Programming trouble-diagnosis .............................. 2-65
Push starting .................................................................. 6-7
“PUSH” warning.......................................................... 2-42
Push-button ignition switch........................................ 5-9
R
R mode start function ................................................ 5-32
Rapid air pressure loss................................................ 5-8
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance test......... 9-20
Rear window defroster switch................................. 2-48
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH................................................................ 1-18
Rear-facing child restraint installation using the
seat belts....................................................................... 1-20
Recommended fluids and
maintenance interval............................................. GTR-20
Reducing tight corner braking phenomenon ....... 5-42
Refueling precautions .......................................... GTR-24
Remote keyless entry functions............................... 3-12
Removing spots............................................................. 7-3
Removing the cowl top cover.................................... 8-9
Repair and replacement procedure........................ 1-44
Replacement of brake pads and disc rotors.... GTR-5
Replacing spark plugs ............................................... 8-20
Replacing the brake pads......................................... 8-23
Replacing the wiper blades...................................... 8-21
Reporting safety defects .......................................... 9-19
Reprogramming a single HomeLink
®button ....... 2-66
Roadside assistance program ................................... 6-2
Run-flat tire warning................................................... 2-38
10-5

T
Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-7
Temperature A, B and C........................................... 9-18
Terms.............................................................................. 9-14
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ................ 1-8
Three-way catalyst........................................................ 5-3
Tight corner braking phenomenon.......................... 5-42
Tilt/telescopic steering column................................ 3-26
TireChanging wheels and tires................................ 8-39
Checking the tire pressure................................ 8-34
Flat tire....................................................................... 6-2
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning........ 2-37
Low tire pressure warning ................................. 2-38
Run-flat tire warning............................................ 2-38
Run-flat tires............................................................. 6-3
Tire and loading information label......... 8-33, 9-13
Tire chains.............................................................. 8-39
Tire dressing............................................................. 7-4
Tire equipment...................................................... 5-52
Tire labeling ........................................................... 8-35
Tire pressure ......................................................... 8-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............... 5-4, 6-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System warning..... 2-38
Tires......................................................................... 5-43
Types of tires......................................................... 8-37
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 9-18
Wheels and tires......................................... 8-31, 9-9
Tires and road wheels ........................................... GTR-4
To protect your vehicle from corrosion.................... 7-8 Towing
Flat towing ............................................................. 9-17
Towing a trailer ..................................................... 9-17
Towing recommended by NISSAN .................... 6-9
Towing your vehicle................................................ 6-8
Traction AA, A, B and C........................................... 9-18
Transmission
Dual clutch transmission .................................... 5-15
Transmission clutch high
temperature warning............................................ 2-35
Transmission oil ..................................... GTR-4, 8-14
Transmission oil high temperature warning.... 2-34
Transmission position indicator ........................... 2-8
Transmission system check display................. 2-13
Transmission system warning ........................... 2-34
VDC, transmission and suspension
setup switches...................................................... 5-24
Transmission operation characteristics............ GTR-29
Transmission settings............................................. GTR-9
Treadwear...................................................................... 9-18
Troubleshooting guide ............................................... 3-17
Trunk............................................................................... 3-20
Trunk lid release switch............................................. 3-20
Trunk open request switch ....................................... 3-20
Trunk release power cancel switch........................ 3-21
Turbocharger system.................................................. 5-31
Turning off the heaters............................................... 2-53
Turning on the heaters............................................... 2-53
Types of tires................................................................ 8-37
U
Underbody....................................................................... 7-3
Uneven wear of tires ............................................ GTR-25
Uniform tire quality grading ...................................... 9-18
Upshift indicator ............................................................ 2-9
Using the washer ........................................................ 2-48
Using the wipers ......................................................... 2-47
V
Vanity mirror.................................................................. 3-29
Vanity mirror lights ...................................................... 2-63
VDC, transmission and suspension
setup switches............................................................. 5-24
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF mode .... GTR-10
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light .... 2-30
Vehicle Dynamic Control system ............................ 5-49
Vehicle Dynamic Control system warning ............ 2-36
Vehicle identification................................................... 9-11 Vehicle identification number ............................ 9-12
Vehicle Identification Number plate................. 9-11
Vehicle information display........................................ 2-11
Vehicle load capacity.................................................. 9-15
Vehicle loading information....................................... 9-14
Vehicle recovery........................................................... 6-10
Vehicle security system ............................................. 2-44
Vehicle speed............................................................... 2-15
Vehicle status data recorder .................................... 9-21
10-7

10-8
W
WarningAnti-lock Braking System warning................... 2-36
AWD clutch high temperature warning.......... 2-36
AWD system warning ......................................... 2-37
AWD warning light .............................................. 5-41
Brake pad wear warning.................................... 8-22
Cruise control system warning......................... 2-39
Door/trunk open warning ................................... 2-40
Engine oil low pressure warning...................... 2-33
Engine system warning....................................... 2-33
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning........ 2-37
Hazard warning flasher switch.......................... 2-52
Low brake fluid warning ..................................... 2-35
Low fuel warning.................................................. 2-39
Low tire pressure warning ................................. 2-38
Low washer fluid warning.................................. 2-40
No key warning..................................................... 2-40
Parking brake release warning ......................... 2-35
“PUSH” warning................................................... 2-42
Run-flat tire warning............................................ 2-38
Shift lever position warning............................... 2-34
Shift “P” warning.................................................. 2-42
Supplemental air bag warning labels.............. 1-43
Supplemental air bag warning light................. 1-44
Tire Pressure Monitoring System warning..... 2-38
Transmission clutch high
temperature warning............................................ 2-35
Transmission oil high temperature warning.... 2-34
Transmission system warning ........................... 2-34 Vehicle Dynamic Control system warning ..... 2-36
Warning (drive computer).................................. 2-23
Warning display.................................................... 2-32
Warning lights....................................................... 2-24
Warning signals.................................................... 3-16
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders................................................. 2-24
Warranty information .............................................. GTR-3
Washing........................................................................... 7-2
Waxing............................................................................. 7-3
Wheel alignment ....................................... GTR-10, 5-39
Wheel alignment inspection and adjustment
(if necessary) (including tire
pressure adjustment) ............................................. GTR-8
Wheels............................................................................. 7-3
Wheels and tires............ GTR-16, GTR-23, 8-31, 9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country............................................................ 9-11
Where to go for service.............................................. 8-3
Window washer fluid ................................................. 8-16
Windows ....................................................................... 2-59
Windshield wiper and washer switch.................... 2-46
Windshield wiper blades........................................... 8-21
Wiper Replacing the wiper blades............................... 8-21
Using the wipers .................................................. 2-47
Windshield wiper and washer switch............. 2-46
Windshield wiper blades.................................... 8-21
X
Xenon headlights......................................................... 2-49