2014 NISSAN GT-R wheel alignment

8-4Maintenance and do-it-yourself
During the normal day-to-day operation of the
vehicle, general maintenance should be per-
formed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
smell, be sure to check for the cause or have a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In
addition, you should notify a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer if you think that repairs are
required. (
“Maintenance precautions”
page 8-6)
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE
ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with “*” is found later in this section.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Doors and engine hood: Check that all doors
and the engine hood, operate properly. Also
ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate
hinges, latches, latch pins, rollers and links if
necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the primary
latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently. Lights*:
Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing,
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if
necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires cannot be rotated because
your vehicle is equipped with different sized tires
in the front and rear.
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If
necessary, adjust the pressure in all tires to the
pressure specified. Check carefully for damage,
cuts or excessive wear.
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.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace grommet
seal of transmitter in TPMS, when replacing
each tire by reaching the wear limit.
Tire, wheel alignment and balance: If the
vehicle should pull to either side while driving on
a straight and level road, or if you detect uneven
or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for
wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal
highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the War-
ranty Information Booklet.
Windshield: Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a
damaged windshield repaired by a qualified
repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for cracks
or wear if they do not wipe properly.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE

8-40Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Tires for All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
If excessive tire wear is found, it is recom-
mended that all four tires be replaced with tires
of the specified size, brand, construction and
tread pattern. The tire pressure and wheel
alignment should also be checked and cor-
rected as necessary. Contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
TIRE CHAINS
Use of tire chains may be prohibited according
to location. Check the local laws before instal-
ling tire chains. When installing tire chains, make
sure they are of proper size for the tires on your
vehicle and are installed according to the chain
manufacturer instructions.Use only SAE class
S chains. Class “S” chains are used on vehicles
with restricted tire to vehicle clearance. Vehicles
that can use Class “S” chains are designed to
meet the SAE standard minimum clearances
between the tire and the closest vehicle
suspension or body component required to
accommodate the use of a winter traction device
(tire chains or cables) . The minimum clearances
are determined using the factory equipped tire
size. Other types may damage your vehicle. Use
chain tensioners when recommended by the tire
chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit. Loose
end links of the tire chain must be secured or removed to prevent the possibility of whipping
action damage to the fenders or undercarriage.
If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle when
using tire chains. In addition, drive at a reduced
speed. Otherwise, your vehicle may be da-
maged and/or vehicle handling and performance
may be adversely affected.
NOTE:
Tire chains must be installed only on the
rear wheels and not on the front wheels.
CAUTION
Do not use tire chains on dry roads.
NOTICE
Never install tire chains on a punctured
run-flat tire, as this could damage your
vehicle.
Do not drive with tire chains on paved roads that
are clear of snow. Driving with chains in such
conditions can cause damage to the various
mechanisms of the vehicle due to some
overstress.
CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES
Tire rotation
Tires cannot be rotated because your
vehicle is equipped with different sized
tires in the front and rear.

10-6
Run-flat tire warning................................................... 2-39
Run-flat tires................................................................... 6-4
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SafetyAll-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ...... 5-9
Child safety............................................................ 1-13
Reporting safety defects ................................... 9-19
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system.............................................................. 1-1
Scheduled maintenance.............................................. 8-3
Seat
Booster seats........................................................ 1-31
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts............................................. 1-26
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted
curtain side-impact supplemental air
bag systems .......................................................... 1-44
Front seats................................................................ 1-3
Heated seats......................................................... 2-53
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System ............... 1-40
Precautions on seat belt usage........................... 1-7
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ........................................................ 1-22
Seat belt extenders.............................................. 1-13
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-13
Seat belts......................................................... 1-7, 7-7
Seat belts with pretensioners........................... 1-45
Seats .......................................................................... 1-2 Three-point type seat belt with retractor .......... 1-9
Seat belt Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts............................................. 1-26
Precautions on seat belt usage........................... 1-7
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ........................................................ 1-22
Seat belt extenders.............................................. 1-13
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-13
Seat belts......................................................... 1-7, 7-7
Seat belts with pretensioners........................... 1-45
Three-point type seat belt with retractor .......... 1-9
Security systems ......................................................... 2-45
Self-adjusting brakes ................................................. 8-23
Setting (drive computer) ........................................... 2-19
Setting hazard indicator and horn mode .............. 3-13
Shift lever position warning...................................... 2-35
Shift “P” warning......................................................... 2-43
Small children............................................................... 1-14
Spark plugs .................................................................. 8-20
Special winter equipment ......................................... 5-52
Specifications................................................................. 9-8
Speedometer.................................................................. 2-6
Starting Before starting the engine................................. 5-13
Jump starting................................................ 6-5, 8-19
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-3
Push starting ............................................................ 6-7
Starting the engine .............................................. 5-13
Steering Power steering...................................................... 5-46 Power steering fluid............................................. 8-14
Steering lock release malfunction indicator.... 2-43
Steering wheel...................................................... 3-26
Steering-wheel-mounted controls ................... 5-34
Tilt/telescopic steering column......................... 3-26
Storage .......................................................................... 2-56
Summer tires.......................................................... GTR-11
Sun visors ..................................................................... 3-27
Sunglasses holder ...................................................... 2-57
Supplemental air bag warning labels..................... 1-46
Supplemental air bag warning light........................ 1-47
Supplemental restraint system................................. 1-34
Suspension............................................................... GTR-6
Suspension and wheel alignment.... GTR-16, GTR-23
Switch Hazard warning flasher switch............................. 6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ..................... 2-50
Headlight switch................................................... 2-50
How to switch the modes ................................. 5-25
Ignition switch operation .................................... 5-10
Ignition switch positions..................................... 5-10
Interior light control switch ................................ 2-62
Locking with power door lock switch................ 3-5
Push-button ignition switch.................................. 5-9
Rear window defroster switch.......................... 2-49
Trunk lid release switch...................................... 3-20
Trunk open request switch ................................ 3-20
Trunk release power cancel switch................. 3-21
VDC, transmission and suspension
setup switches...................................................... 5-24
Windshield wiper and washer switch............. 2-47

10-8
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WarningAnti-lock Braking System warning................... 2-37
AWD clutch high temperature warning.......... 2-37
AWD system warning ......................................... 2-38
AWD warning light .............................................. 5-40
Brake pad wear warning.................................... 8-23
Cruise control system warning......................... 2-40
Door/trunk open warning ................................... 2-41
Engine oil low pressure warning...................... 2-34
Engine system warning....................................... 2-34
Front/rear tire size discrepancy warning........ 2-38
Hazard warning flasher switch............................. 6-2
Low brake fluid warning ..................................... 2-36
Low fuel warning.................................................. 2-40
Low tire pressure warning ................................. 2-39
Low washer fluid warning.................................. 2-41
No key warning..................................................... 2-41
Parking brake release warning ......................... 2-36
“PUSH” warning................................................... 2-43
Run-flat tire warning............................................ 2-39
Shift lever position warning............................... 2-35
Shift “P” warning.................................................. 2-43
Supplemental air bag warning labels.............. 1-46
Supplemental air bag warning light................. 1-47
Tire Pressure Monitoring System warning..... 2-39
Transmission clutch high
temperature warning............................................ 2-36
Transmission oil high temperature warning.... 2-35
Transmission system warning ........................... 2-35 Vehicle Dynamic Control system warning ..... 2-37
Warning (drive computer).................................. 2-23
Warning display.................................................... 2-33
Warning lights....................................................... 2-25
Warning signals.................................................... 3-16
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders................................................. 2-25
Warranty information .............................................. GTR-3
Washing........................................................................... 7-2
Waxing............................................................................. 7-3
Wheel alignment ....................................... GTR-10, 5-38
Wheel alignment inspection and adjustment
(if necessary) (including tire
pressure adjustment) ............................................. GTR-8
Wheels............................................................................. 7-3
Wheels and tires............ GTR-17, GTR-23, 8-32, 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.................... 2-47
Windshield wiper blades........................................... 8-21
Wiper Replacing the wiper blades............................... 8-22
Using the wipers .................................................. 2-48
Windshield wiper and washer switch............. 2-47
Windshield wiper blades.................................... 8-21
X
Xenon headlights......................................................... 2-50